Blog

  • Introducing the Barn Buddies Program
    Did you know that one of the easiest and most impactful ways you can support Nexus Equine is by joining our Barn Buddies Monthly Donor Program? We are excited to announce the official launch of our Barn Buddies Program. A monthly gift of $10, $20, $50, or $100 made easily through a pre-set bank account … Read more
  • Highlights from Round 3: Oklahoma 4-H Equine Makeover
    Nexus Equine and Oklahoma 4-H are proud to partner on the Oklahoma 4-H Equine Makeover. The Round 3 Showcase Finale of the Equine Makeover took place on Saturday, June 26, 2021.  The participants and horses showcased the training progress they made together over the last 90 days. Every participant’s performance was marvelous. The most exciting part is that several of the horses found their new homes … Read more
  • We have a new home!
    Dear Nexus Community,  We’re honored to share that through the support of generous donors, we’ve been able to acquire an equine-ready 160-acre ranch facility in El Reno, OK. The land has a 19 stall barn with runs, a home for our team, numerous turn-outs pastures with shelters, a hay barn, equipment, a covered arena, and much more. It’s perfect. This has been … Read more
  • Bucking off 2020, galloping into 2021
    Dear Friends,  Oklahoma has the 3rd-highest population of horses in the nation, yet our state does not have enough resources for horses when they fall in need. Nexus Equine was founded in 2016 to provide much-needed support for horses in transition, and to rethink horse welfare in the state of Oklahoma.  In 4 short years, Nexus Equine … Read more
  • #GivingTuesday at Nexus Equine
    Giving Tuesday (December 1st) is almost here, and this year our goal is to raise enough funds to provide care for 25 horses this December! You can help us provide hay, grain, and care for a horse for… $6.50 will help us feed a horse for one day $45.50 will help us feed a horse … Read more
  • 2019: Year in Review
    The new decade is here already, so we invite you to take a look back with us at how far Nexus has come in our first few years of operation. 2019 was yet another momentous year for Nexus Equine, and our capacity to support Oklahoma horses continues to expand―from double-digit percentage increases in adoptions and … Read more
  • Oklahoma 4-H Equine Makeover Showcase – Round 2 Results
    Our Round 2 Showcase Finale of the Oklahoma 4-H Equine Makeover took place on Saturday, October 19th. We are SO proud of every contestant! Thank you for changing the lives of the horses you worked with. A HUGE congratulations to Quincie Walls and Davina for winning Grand Champion of the competition.🎉
  • Join Us at the Equine Makeover Challenge Round 1 Finale on June 29th
    NEXUS EQUINE AND OKLAHOMA 4-H PRESENT EQUINE MAKEOVER CHALLENGE FINALE Ten youth and horses will present to a panel of judges on June 29th at Heritage Place after training for 90 days PRESS RELEASE: OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — JUNE 6, 2019 Nexus Equine, a non-profit organization is partnering with Oklahoma State 4-H in a unique … Read more
  • 2018: Year in Review
    As 2018 comes to a close, the Nexus Board of Directors and management team are reflecting on the incredible growth Nexus Equine has experienced in our first two years of work. This has been such an exciting year—from nearly doubling our adoptions, helping almost 50 families with much-needed veterinary care and sending 34 horses to … Read more
  • Operation Lily (Part 2)
    As you know we saved Lily from the beginning of her end in October. She found herself at an Amish owned and run auction house in Pennsylvania that several well known kill buyers were present selling and purchasing horses. We know Lily was in the hands of a kill buyer and/or broker program. We are … Read more
  • Operation Lily
    Born during the 1999 tornadoes that devastated central Oklahoma, Lily came into this world with a bang and still has that special presence about her. Lily’s life took a different turn when, due to family circumstances, she had to be sold in 2014. Through continued communication, Nexus Equine learned that Lily now lived in Pennsylvania. … Read more