FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE
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Life In
The Dog
House
“The moment we take a dog into Danny & Ron’s Rescue, he or she becomes a part
of our family. We make that dog a solemn promise —‘You will never be in another
shelter again. One way or another, we guarantee you a better life!’ ”
– Danny and Ron
By Kendall Bierer
Photos by Michelle Myers, unless otherwise noted
B
efore Danny & Ron’s Rescue, purebred dogs were the
status symbol of the horse show world. Purebreds,
particularly Jack Russells and Corgis, pranced through
the tack rooms and sat ringside with their owners. The
trend has changed dramatically and now the horse show dog
population includes an eclectic group of mixed-breed canines all
adopted into equestrian families. The canine world has two heroes
to thank for this – Danny Robertshaw and Ron Danta.
Danny & Ron’s Rescue has consistently been a voice for the
voiceless, saving over 7,500 dogs since its inception in 2005, and
changing the way the world looks at mix-breed rescue dogs. Today,
dogs parading through the show grounds sporting yellow “Adopt
Me” bandanas are very likely to be scooped up and adopted into
their forever homes.
Danny and Ron have an innate talent —the ability to understand
dogs and adopters and to find the perfect match. The pair has
been well known in the equestrian community since long before
they embarked on their rescue mission. They operate Beaver
River Farm in Camden, South Carolina and have trained, as well
as ridden, many successful show hunters throughout the years.
It is their illustrious reputations within the horse world that has
helped to spur the success of their 501(c)3 organization, Danny
& Ron’s Rescue. The pair works to save abused, abandoned and
starving dogs, while also emphasizing the importance of spaying/
neutering, housing and caring for them.
Their efforts go above and beyond for the canine community.
Danny & Ron’s Rescue has not only saved more than 7,500
dogs, but they also emphasize the importance of educating all
dog owners. They have provided medical attention for those who
cannot afford veterinarian bills and would otherwise be unable to
keep their beloved pet.
“Growing up, there were crates of Corgis and Jack Russell
Terriers. Those were really the popular breeds and you saw them
all around the horse shows,” said ASPCA Board Member and
EquineAmbassador Georgina Bloomberg. “Many people don’t see
the great rescue dogs that are available for adopting, but Danny &
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