association saint hippolyte aquitaine
pour chevaux en détresse horses in need
No. W473001090, régie par la loi du 1er juillet 1901
About Us
The Association St. Hippolyte Aquitaine is a charitable organisation that seeks to alleviate the unnecessary suffering of horses and, above all, to rehabilitate them using modern methods of horsemanship and equine psychology.
We are lucky in having Helen Green as both member and trainer. Her expertise is invaluable in the re-education of horses suffering from severe trauma - horses others have given up on.
OUR OBJECTIVES:
Rescue neglected or maltreated horses, care for and obtain such medical treatment as necessary to restore the animals to healthRehabilitate and retrain rescued horsesWhere possible offer healthy and retrained rescued horses up for adoption where the compatibility of personalities and needs of both horse and owner have been fully considered to find the best "fit"Have procedures in place to check that such adopters will be responsible and caring towards the animals, and that adopters have sufficient land and facilities to keep themHave a binding contract with adopters to ensure a secure future for adopted animalsRemain in contact with adopters, and if for any reason they are unable to continue caring for the adopted animal, for reasons of health, finance etc, the charity will have procedures in place to take the animal backWork with other agencies in the field to promote positive relationships with, and responsible and caring ownership of horses everywhere
Helen Green (Trainer) - click for Helen's biography
Joan Skelton (Care Coordinator) - click for Joan's biography
Saint Hippolyte
Hippolyte was an Italian priest who lived from 170 - 236. After a conflict with the Pope he was banned to Sardinia where he died of harsh treatment in the Sardinian mines.
Most of his life is shrouded in mystery, but the legend says that he was dragged to death by wild horses, and, since the Middle Ages, he has been considered a patron saint of horses.
During the Middle Ages - throughout Europe - farmers brought their sick horses to churches dedicated to St.Hippolyte because it was believed that taking them there would effect a cure.
In many countries St. Hippolyte is still known as a protector of horses.
The AIM of the Charity is to raise funds for the purposes of enabling the purchase, care and rehabilitation of neglected and/or maltreated horses through a voluntary body of individuals
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