Who We Are Tecate Horse Rescue
Mike and DJ Osborne purchased 98.9 acres in Tecate California in 2017. Their initial plan was to build a home for themselves and Dr. Kim Osborne, Mike's sister. This would be the perfect place for the four horses that they owned at the time. Obviously things changed from there. Mike, DJ and DJ's mother Jean Founded Tecate Horse Rescue July of 2022.
Our Mission
We rescue at-risk horses, mules, donkeys and ponies. Our initial 64 rescues came directly from kill pens in Texas. in 2023 we began responding to local requests for assistance and have since taken in owner surrenders and locally abandoned horses. We rescue, rehabilitate and find forever homes for these equines while also involving them in Equine Assisted Education and Equine Assisted Therapy working with kindergarten through 12th grade children, first responders, veterans, disabled and others who benefit from these programs. Our active membership and community network also provide instruction and training including lessons, day camp, overnight destination rides and trail riding challenges to build better partnerships between new and veteran riders. We also have a hay subsidy program for those horse owners struggling on a short term basis and help to coordinate resources with horse owners in need. As we build our community and organization relationships we hope to join together with others of like-mind to increase awareness and action to stop horses, mules, ponies and donkeys from entering the slaughterhouse pipeline to begin with.
Horse Rescued
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Numbers
Milestones
July 2022
First 64 Equines Rescued
First 64 Equines Rescued
July 2022
Founding Day
Founding Day
December 2024
Launch of Equine-Assisted Therapy & Education
Launch of Equine-Assisted Therapy & Education
September 2025
Retail & Revenue Expansion
Retail & Revenue Expansion
February 2026
Projected Full Operation of Regenerative Farming & Compost Business
Projected Full Operation of Regenerative Farming & Compost Business
March 2030
Projected Opening of the Human & Equine Wellness
Projected Opening of the Human & Equine Wellness
Meet Our team
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Our Volunteers
- Chelsea
- Magdalana
- Karen L
- Shawna
- Miah
- Carol L
- Leo
- Cricket
- Bob
- John
- Mariano
- Daniella
- Leah
- Anna
- Dennis & Ally
- Laureen
- Tanner
- Jade
- Tyler
- Kala
- Cori
- Dean
- Heathir
- Janie
- Molly
- Nina
- Corina
- Stephanie
- Kasie
- Flor, Roberto & Anya
- Tori
- Claudia V
- Davey
- Jill
- Sarah
- Olivia
- Louis
- Anthony
- Joe
- Jessica
- Danielle
- Kate
- Ivanna
- Dr. Beth Turner
- Anakin
- Barbara
- Shannon M
- Elain
- Leanne
- Mary
- Alana
- Jenny
- Kathy
- Tracy
- Abby
- Rachel
- Hannah
- Jonathan
- Jon
Come Visit Us
We'd love to welcome you to the ranch! Schedule a personal tour, meet our incredible herd, and learn more about the heart behind Tecate Horse Rescue. Whether you’re curious, inspired, or looking to get involved—we’d love to show you around.
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