The purpose of H.O.P.E. Acres Rescue is to rescue, rehabilitate, and provide a safe haven for equines in need, to live out a healthy, happy, and peaceful life through public education, county and state alliances, adoptions, donations and caring volunteers. We are a certified 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization based in Berkeley County, SC providing equine rescue assistance state-wide since 2010.
Since our inception every horse that we have taken in has lived on our farm until such time the horse is rehabilitated and adopted to an approved family. We take pride in that every day we personally oversee care for each horse, as many as 24 at any given time. Our staff and board is comprised entirely of volunteers, nearly 300 to date. We believe firmly in giving from your heart and that, in doing so, one receives a spiritual reward that reaches the soul, something that is not possible with monetary compensation alone.
While our focus is first and foremost on our rescues, we realize through our volunteers what an incredible impact the mission, our horses and the team have on each individual who walks through our gates. We welcome volunteers of all ages, those with and without experience. Our goal is to educate and impact our horse and citizen community. In doing so we enlighten the majority about abuse throughout the state, but we also encourage a level of respect and adoration for one of God's most beautiful creations. This teaches our youth proper care, safe interaction and how they can impact the ever constant occurance of abuse and neglect in society. We encourage interaction, responsible ownership, educated and prepared adopting and long term commitment.
Since our inception every horse that we have taken in has lived on our farm until such time the horse is rehabilitated and adopted to an approved family. We take pride in that every day we personally oversee care for each horse, as many as 24 at any given time. Our staff and board is comprised entirely of volunteers, nearly 300 to date. We believe firmly in giving from your heart and that, in doing so, one receives a spiritual reward that reaches the soul, something that is not possible with monetary compensation alone.
While our focus is first and foremost on our rescues, we realize through our volunteers what an incredible impact the mission, our horses and the team have on each individual who walks through our gates. We welcome volunteers of all ages, those with and without experience. Our goal is to educate and impact our horse and citizen community. In doing so we enlighten the majority about abuse throughout the state, but we also encourage a level of respect and adoration for one of God's most beautiful creations. This teaches our youth proper care, safe interaction and how they can impact the ever constant occurance of abuse and neglect in society. We encourage interaction, responsible ownership, educated and prepared adopting and long term commitment.
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Our Board members
H.O.P.E.'s Board Members are caring, selfless, diligent, focused, reliable and dedicated. We take pride in our efforts knowing that our entire existence within the organization is to be the voice for our horses. Since our inception, this team has been comprised entirely of volunteers from many walks of life: parents, investment administrators, customer service representatives and teacher. All of us bring both professional and life experiences together for the benefit of these majestic creatures. Our commitment is based on the hope that we long to give, the future that we strive to change and the amazing spirits we are blessed to touch. We are fortunate to have help in our endeavors - our veterinarian, Dr. Justin Miller, partner at Shambley Equine Clinic and our farrier, Mr. Ken Moody. Collectively we are focused on each horse's past, present needs, its potential, its spirit and ultimately its future.
Tracey R. Sawyer
President getting to know tracey sawyer |
Dianne Sawyer
Vice President 
Rae Anne Leimbach
Secretary/Treasurer |
Rebecca Strong
Volunteer Coordinator 
Brandon Powell
Fundraising Coordinator |
Location & Hours of Operation
1044 Eagle Harbor Lane, Summerville, SC 29483
We are open to the public by appointment only.
We are open to the public by appointment only.
While we love to have new visitors at the farm, your safety and that of our horses is of utmost importance. If you are interested in a tour of our facility, we would be more than happy to schedule a time to meet you at the farm. Please click on the above Contact tab and send us an e-mail with your contact information or you can call (843) 412-3519 to schedule an appointment.
We thank you for your understanding and look forward to showing you around the rescue very soon.
We thank you for your understanding and look forward to showing you around the rescue very soon.
