This year marks ten years of Ninovan.
What began with one abandoned mare named Mocca slowly grew into something much bigger than I ever imagined.
Over the years Ninovan has become a small sanctuary for rescued horses, a place where people can meet the herd, learn about their needs, and understand why awareness and education matter.
We have cared for horses who arrived malnourished, injured, or simply unwanted. Some stayed only a short time before finding a better situation. Others became permanent members of the herd.
Along the way, many people have walked through the gates at Ninovan — volunteers, visitors, neighbors, children seeing a horse up close for the first time.
Some came to help.
Some came to learn.
Some simply came to spend time with the horses.
All of them became part of the story.
Ten years later, the work continues. Caring for horses requires patience, responsibility, and community. It also requires people who believe that animals deserve compassion and respect.
As we move into our tenth year, our focus is on sustainability — ensuring that the herd receives the consistent care they need and that Ninovan can continue responding when horses on the island need help.
We hope you will continue walking this path with us.
Because Ninovan has always been about more than rescue.
It is about awareness through education.