our mission

We are a community-based non-profit in Southern California, working locally with equine welfare activities and enthusiasts. We provide sanctuary to local senior equines in need, while creating educational and outreach programs that connect our community through purpose and service.

Many of our horses are seniors and horses with special needs. Thanks to your support, over the past nine years we have rescued over 60 horses; 90% on euthanasia deadline in the county shelter programs.

​We are well trusted, respected and collaborative with others in the Safe Stalls Network. We are very proud of our professionalism, reputation and accomplishments, and the difference we make for those horses that need it most in our own backyard.

We serve as a member of the Humane Society of the United States Safe Stalls Network Program, The Homes for Horses Coalition and the ASPCA Horse Action Team. We also serve as an Adoptions Partner with the Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Bernardino County Departments of Animal Services and Animal Care & Control.

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​and care for our current residents. 
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Meet the 2020 AGHR Board of directors

deborah greene-dellvon
Executive director/founder

Deborah founded Animal Guardians Horse Rescue, Inc. in 2013 and serves as a Voluntary Executive Director. She has also served as President, Secretary, Director of Operations, and Volunteer Coordinator. Deborah began rescuing horses in Hampton, VA, in 2009. She has since relocated the rescue to Simi Valley, CA, where she resides and operates the rescue sanctuary program. Deborah is proud to have directed this organization for 11 years, and strives for professionalism in her volunteer experience. Deborah is passionate about equine welfare, adopting shelter animals, and horse-human relationships. She is a 20-year horse owner and a 16-year Parelli Natural Horsemanship student. Her rescue motto is “Joining Hearts and Hands to Hooves” and the logo white Pegasus is representative of Cookie, the rescue’s former white Appaloosa mare who was 100% blind, brave, loving, stoic, and genuine.

pam dirickson
director/board member

Pam joined Animal Guardians Horse Rescue, Inc. in 2018 as an Outreach and Events Committee Chairperson. She has served as Voluntary Secretary as well. Pam is a 1-year horse owner, and proud adopter of an Animal Guardians Horse Rescue senior paint gelding named Dakota. He is the love of her life and her inspiration to save other horses in need. Pam dedicates her life and heart to a greater cause, immersing herself in community outreach and fundraising efforts for the organization. She is a kind-hearted, passionate person, who cares deeply for equine welfare and making the world a better place for senior equines. Pam is proud to affiliate with Animal Guardians Horse Rescue, Inc. 

robert dellvon
DIREctor/board member

Robert joined Animal Guardians Horse Rescue, Inc. in 2013 as a Voluntary Director and Board Member. He has served as Treasurer, Director of Operations, and Direct Horse Care Volunteer. Robert is a 16-year horse owner, 3-year Parelli Natural Horsemanship student. His rescue motto is “All animals should be safe.” Robert dedicates his heart and home to senior equines with special needs. He is proud to serve as an Animal Guardians Horse Rescue, Inc. Volunteer.

Denise Mange
marketing director/board member

Denise Mange joined Animal Guardians Horse Rescue in September 2019 to serve as volunteer Marketing Director, leading efforts to get the organization's name and mission out to the broader community in an engaging and motivating way. Denise brings extensive advertising and marketing expertise to the organization and believes that everyday interactions with animals have the power to transform us. She feels that, in coming together to help our horses, we foster a more compassionate world for them, ourselves and future generations. Denise is excited to develop creative and meaningful outreach, and actively promote equine welfare through Animal Guardians Horse Rescue, Inc.