The Glen Ellen Vocational Academy, Inc. (GEVA) is Northern California's oldest Thoroughbred rescue and rehabilitation facility, which is also a retirement sanctuary accredited since 2011 by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS). GEVA has again been honored with a grant from the Brennan Equine Welfare Fund (BEWF), of the Greater Cincinnati Foundation. In so doing, BEWF has also spotlighted GEVA in its press release, which is most appreciated. Go to their site at https://www.brennanequinewelfarefund.com to learn more about the purpose and history of BEWF.
GEVA was also the recipient of a grant from Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA, https://www.thoroughbredaftercare.org/), which has expanded its involvement in the off the track Thoroughbreds (OTTBs) and aftercare. Both grants are to help with the maintenance of GEVA's horses. GEVA is grateful and proud to be a TCA grant recipient for almost 20 years.
Former horse racing steward Pam Berg founded GEVA in 1995 and developed it on her Glen Ellen farm. In 2013, GEVA was awarded accreditation by Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA), which it has maintained continuously since.
At this time, all retired horses at the GEVA farm former Thoroughbreds racehorses retired from the track. However, GEVA has also been home to horses of other breeds. GEVA residents include horses sired by leading stallions such as Tapit, as well as by less notable sires. No matter what their breeding or on-track accomplishments, they all deserve a comfortable retirement.
In recognition of her work with GEVA, Berg received Dogwood Stable's Dominion Award in 2004. The award honors those in the racing industry who work to create a positive influence in the business. Berg was also honored by the Sonoma Horse Council in 2011 by being inducted into their Hall of Fame for her work providing for horses in need.
In addition to being a rescue operation, GEVA was also founded as a bilingual vocational school to teach people the skills necessary to work with horses in a safe, humane and confident manner. Unfortunately, the school never received the funding necessary to become operational.
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, GEVA depends on grant funding support from organizations like Brennan Equine Welfare Fund and Thoroughbred Charities of America, as well as the generosity of individual and corporate donors, to fund the operations that allow it to provide quality care to its deserving retired racehorse residents. For more information, follow GEVA on Facebook at @GEVAequine and on Instagram at @geva_equine or visit the GEVA website at: http://www.glenellenfarms.com/geva/.
GEVA continues to be dependent upon volunteers for hands-on help caring for the horses. Those interested in volunteering or donating can contact GEVA at gef@vom.com.
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