Mustangs To The Rescue Will Assume Equine Outreach Operations
The Bend-based nonprofit will take over management of horses and programs starting October 15, 2026.
Updated on Oct. 7, 2026 in Large Animals
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Mustangs To The Rescue will officially assume management of all Equine Outreach Inc. programs and its five horses beginning October 15, 2026. This transition follows Equine Outreach Inc.s decision to wind down its operations after more than 20 years of service in the Central Oregon region.
Why it matters
The merger aims to ensure the continued care of the transferred horses while consolidating resources to bolster disaster relief and rehabilitation capacity. By absorbing these assets, the nonprofit seeks to provide a seamless transition for the animals currently under the care of Equine Outreach Inc.
Mustangs To The Rescue is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides volunteer support for animal care. The transfer includes five horses and all remaining assets from Equine Outreach Inc., an organization that served the community for over 20 years.
The players
Mustangs To The Rescue
This is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Bend, Oregon, dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of equines.
Equine Outreach Inc.
This organization has operated in Central Oregon for over 20 years to provide care and support for local horses.
The details
The consolidation of these equine programs will allow for more centralized management of resources, focusing on the welfare of the rescued horses. Mustangs To The Rescue will receive all assets from the outgoing organization, which will be utilized to fund ongoing support programs and rehabilitation initiatives.
Timeline
October 15, 2026: The management transition takes effect and Equine Outreach Inc. concludes its operations.
Culture Shift
This transition reflects a broader shift toward organizational consolidation among animal welfare groups in Central Oregon to increase operational sustainability. It follows a pattern of nonprofit merging to better address the increased demand for equine disaster relief and rehabilitation in Oregon.
Residents and volunteers in Bend should note that all future inquiries regarding the horses and outreach programs will transition to Mustangs To The Rescue. This change simplifies the local support network for equine rescue by streamlining animal care services under one dedicated nonprofit.
The takeaway
Nonprofit consolidations like this help secure the long-term future of rescued horses by pooling essential resources. Local community members can continue supporting these animals by engaging with the ongoing volunteer programs at the expanded organization.
Further reading
Learn more about the local community by visiting the Large Animals section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KTVZ.
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