About Animal Guardians Horse Rescue, Inc.

Animal Guardians Horse Rescue, Inc. serves as a rescue, rehabilitation, retraining, rehoming and retirement equine sanctuary for unwanted, homeless, abused, abandoned, and impounded equines. Many of our horses are seniors and horses with special needs. We serve as a member of the Humane Society of the United States Safe Stalls Network Program, The Homes For Horses Coalition, the ASPCA Horse Action Team and The Humane Society of the United States Forever Foundation Plan 4 Progress Training Program with Carter Ranch Horse. We are a small satellite rescue with a substantial networking group, and serve the community through educational outreach and adoptions outreach. Our long-term goal is to become an accredited equine retirement sanctuary with the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries.

Over the past 9 years, we have rescued over 60 horses; 90% on euthanasia deadline in the county shelter programs. We serve as an Adoptions Partner with the Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Bernardino County Departments of Animal Services and Animal Care & Control. We have built our organization up to be one with the greatest professionalism and reputation in Southern CA. We are well trusted, respected, and collaborative with others in the Safe Stalls Network. We are very proud of our accomplishments and the difference we make in Southern California.

Meet the 2018 AGHR Board of directors

deborah greene-dellvon
Executive director/founder & secretary

Deborah is a passionate, dedicated leader, who believes strongly in the welfare of equines around the world. She has an M.S. degree in Administration & Leadership and an M.Ed. degree in Education of the Deaf & Hard of Hearing. Deborah works as an Itinerant Teacher of the Deaf & Hard of Hearing with LAUSD, where she spends her week days traveling between schools giving direct and consultative services to children age preschool through 22-years-old with hearing impairments and multiple disabilities. She is also the proud mother of twin daughters, and an avid member of the community volunteering in multiple organizations. She is a 20-year horse owner and 15-year Parelli Natural Horsemanship practitioner, with skills in equine rehabilitation, retraining and sanctuary care. Deborah dedicates her life and heart to the horses she serves, alongside her loving family in Ventura County, CA

sara collis
President

Sara is a seasoned equestrian who brings a unique mix of marketing, public policy and animal welfare experience to the organization. She is the SVP of Strategy at Wunderman, a global advertising agency. She has a Bachelors degree in Communications and a Masters degree in Public Policy, with her Master's thesis on prevention of cruelty to animals and the relationship to socioeconomic status and early education. Sara is working towards her emergency response certification with the ASPCA and FEMA. She currently boards and trains at the Paddock Club in Glendale, CA. She joins the organization with a passion and dedication to expanding the organization's boundaries to the Los Angeles area. Sara dedicates her life and heart to the horses she serves, alongside her loving family in Los Angeles County, CA. 

robert dellvon
INTERIM TREASURER

Robert is a 21 year retired Navy Sailor 1st Class Petty Officer, who has grown up with horses in Michigan with a father who used to race Standardbreds when he was younger. He has a B.S. degree in Business Management Human Resources. He currently works in sales with the Walmart Corporation. He is working towards a position in HR in Ventura County and is dedicated to further developing and growing the organization. Robert has served as the Treasurer on the Board of Directors for nine years since the organization was developed. He is excited to expand the organization's fundraising and donor/sponsor efforts. Robert is a six-year horse owner, with skills in book-keeping, data entry, and business management. Robert dedicates his life and heart to the horses he serves, alongside his loving family in Ventura County, CA.

BREA thomas
outreach & events coordinator

Brea Thomas is a passionate animal advocate who enjoys devoting her time to work closely with rescued senior horses and assist with developing greater chances for them to live a better quality of lives, as they deserve. Her extensive skills include 15 years of business management, executive assistance, bookkeeping, and event promotion/organizing. She is currently earning an additional degree in Business and studying Animal Care at Moorpark College. In addition to her passion for horse rescue and rehabilitation, she also volunteers at Guide Dogs of America in Los Angeles County, CA. In her free time, Brea enjoys peaceful trail rides, practicing the discipline of show jumping, attending local events, wine tasting and kayaking. Brea dedicates her life and heart to the horses she serves, alongside her loving family in Ventura County, CA.

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