Omega horse rescue and rehabilitation

Omega Horse Rescue is a 501c3 non-profit horse rescue committed to providing humane treatment for all equines through education, research, and quality care. We strive to find nurturing homes for as many equines as financially feasible, and are dedicated to rehabilitating these animals for a second chance for a healthy, productive life. Our team advocates for the neglected, those left at auctions and kill pen or those donated to Omega. Our mission remains clear and constant: Educate horse owners on the actual responsibilities involved in equine care Legislate for the humane treatment of horses everywhere Find appropriate homes for unwanted, abused or neglected equines.Our founder has been actively involved with horse rescue for 30 years, but did not become a non-profit organization until 1997. Kelly Young Smith, Director of the Rescue, has witnessed firsthand the atrocities that equines all too often endure. She works tirelessly to save lives and give these wounded souls a chance for their freedom ride. Today, with more than 100 horses annually going through our gates we are well on the way toward creating a better existence for equines everywhere. However, not all of our horses are victims of abuse and neglect, or are aged and unhealthy. Many animals are donated to the Rescue by owners no longer able to provide appropriate care for their animals and want them to have a good home.

Omega Horse Rescue adopts to those 18 years and older that reside in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and areas of New York and Virginia within 5 hours of Airville, PA. It is our goal to place horses into “forever” homes where they will be cared for the rest of their lives. We strive to find the perfect horse for your lifestyle, home and heart. Omega Horse Rescue reserves the right to deny adoption applications for any reason. Horses are shown by appointment only with an approved adoption application. Processing applications takes time for our volunteers so please aware that a $25 fee will be required on all submitted applications. The fee can be paid via PayPal or Venmo. Thank you! Adoption Rules: By adopting a horse from Omega Horse Rescue, you agree to provide the animal with a caring loving home for the remainder of its life. In the event you no longer want or can't care for the horse it must be returned to us. Horses cannot be sold or rehomed. In addition, adopters cannot breed or race any equine adopted from us. Omega Horse Rescue retains full legal ownership of every equine that comes to the rescue for the rest of its life. This “Protective Ownership” stipulation allows us to legally reclaim a horse if at any time it is found to be in an unsatisfactory situation. This “tough love” rule may seem extreme, but it is intended to ensure the best possible adoption outcome for horses and adopters. Adoption Process: Fill out an adoption application by completing our online application (please PayPal or Venmo the fee once you've submitted the application). Be sure references know we are going to call. Once your application has been submitted, please email pictures of your barn/shelter and fencing to Once contacted send pictures of barn and fencing to jonimromesburg@gmail.com. Once your application has been processed you will receive an email or phone call to schedule a visit. If the adoption goes through, you will be required to sign a lifelong no sale contract and pay the adoption fee prior to taking your chosen horse. Adoption Fees: On average riding horse adoption fees begin at $2000 and increase based on the horse's skill and/or training. Adoption fees are based on the horses capabilities and the investment made in them. Companion horse adoption fee vary, but are less. All Omega horses are placed with an Omega brand, up to date on coggins, vaccines with boosters, full medical evaluations, riding evaluations (if applicable) and/or professional training (if needed), and current dental and farrier.