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About Us

Co-Founder Sue's horse "Casey"

Sponsors is a Critical Lifeline

Co-Founder Sue's horse "Casey"

Casey was purchased from an auction of 63 thoroughbreds that were malnourished and living in horrible conditions. He was one of the lucky ones! A majority of the horses purchased that day ended up at slaughter.  Casey was best friend to Retired Co-Founder, Sue Balla for 26 years before he passed over at the age of 28. Sue's love for Casey

Casey was purchased from an auction of 63 thoroughbreds that were malnourished and living in horrible conditions. He was one of the lucky ones! A majority of the horses purchased that day ended up at slaughter.  Casey was best friend to Retired Co-Founder, Sue Balla for 26 years before he passed over at the age of 28. Sue's love for Casey inspired her to start two equine rescues ~ Field of Dreams Horse Rescue & Adoption in 2005 and Casey's Safe Haven in 2011. As Co-Founder of Casey's Safe Haven, Sue wants to ensure that Casey's spirit lives on forever as his rescue and success story are repeated many times over through the equines. 

Our Mission

Sponsors is a Critical Lifeline

Co-Founder Sue's horse "Casey"

Casey’s Safe Haven is a 501(c)3 non-profit holistic equine rescue dedicated to healing horses, ponies, donkeys, and mules in need. We will accept equines from animal control facilities, pony ride facilities, horses being retired from lesson programs, police force, and the race track. We also accept healthy animals donated by loving owners

Casey’s Safe Haven is a 501(c)3 non-profit holistic equine rescue dedicated to healing horses, ponies, donkeys, and mules in need. We will accept equines from animal control facilities, pony ride facilities, horses being retired from lesson programs, police force, and the race track. We also accept healthy animals donated by loving owners that for reasons beyond their control can no longer provide care. Our mission is to be a part of the solution by educating the public on the responsibilities and proper care of each equine so they receive the respect and dignity they deserve as living beings.  We are a group of dedicated volunteers teaming together to create a loving and caring environment for our “guests” to find hope so they can heal in mind, body and spirit. Our mission is to help every equine that comes through our doors find a loving family where they can spend the rest of their lives. 

Sponsors is a Critical Lifeline

Sponsors is a Critical Lifeline

Sponsors is a Critical Lifeline

 Equine Sponsors are one of the most important lifelines for our rescued equines. Some of our special needs equines may live out the rest of their days in the sanctuary part of Casey’s. Being a monthly equine sponsor helps pay for the supplements, medicine, farrier, and veterinary bills for these special needs equines. And it helps us wit

 Equine Sponsors are one of the most important lifelines for our rescued equines. Some of our special needs equines may live out the rest of their days in the sanctuary part of Casey’s. Being a monthly equine sponsor helps pay for the supplements, medicine, farrier, and veterinary bills for these special needs equines. And it helps us with our budget to know that we are receiving this monetary donation on a monthly basis. An Equine Sponsorship is fully tax deductible and can be cancelled at any time. To the link below to learn more about becoming a sponsor.

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Sponsors, Memberships, Executive Board, Committees

Monthly Sponsors

Fundraiser Committee Volunteers

2021-2022 Members

Rainy Abbot - In Memory of Ginger Carpenter

Deborah Brame - Ponyland

Linda Castro - Prince

Frances Hamilton

Elizabeth Huss

Olga Ivkovic
Katie Markum

Sharon Nelson - Prince

Mark Payne - In Memory of Cindy Ziller

Mary Siarkiewicz
Kristin Stout
Yumiko Takahashi
Vickey Walker

Barb Wisniewski

Michelle Wolter - Teddy B

Nancy Young - Prince

Natalie Young

Corporate Monthly Sponsor
Kammes Colorworks Inc., Elburn, www.kammescolorworks.com


Yearly Sponsors

Elisabeth Fellowes - Prince Training

Roland Wade, Elgin, IL

2021-2022 Members

Fundraiser Committee Volunteers

2021-2022 Members

CORPORATE MEMBER

Matthew Erickson Jewelers, Fox Valley Mall

Lori Corcoran, Erisa Comply, Fox Lake, IL

Judd Kendall VFW Post 3873. Naperville, IL


LIFETIME MEMBER

Mark Payne-Cynthia Ziller Estate, Pingree Grove, IL

William & Karen DeBoer, Sugar Grove, IL

Margaret J Stewart, Antioch, IL

Rainy Abbott - in Memory of Ginger Carpenter

Dolores Burlinski, Elgin, IL

Nancy S Hart, Batavia, IL

Lonny James - in Memory of Barb James, Warrenville, IL

Lori Koenig - Holly Pony Sponsor

Darrell Holmes & Family, Wheaton, IL

Nancy McCormick, St. Charles, IL

Regina Novak, Bloomington, IL

Debra Schneider-Gorney

Nancy Shuttleworth, Elburn, IL

Jerilyn Tatje, Oswego, IL

Steve Will - in Memory of Maria Will, Geneva, IL

Natalie Young, Phoenix, AZ


PLATINUM PETUNIA

Barbara Jean - Plainfield, IL 

Lori Koenig, Elburn, IL

Linda Castro, St. Charles, IL

Darnell Lincoln, Plano, IL


GOLD
Paula Newbury, Shorewood, IL

Jan King, West Bend, WI

Robyn McCluskey

Judith & Jamie LeBlanc, Galena, IL

Claudia Bethke, West Dundee, IL

Ashton and Aubrey Young, Algonquin, IL

Gary and Helen Prester - Plainfield, IL

Debra Sakosky, Bartlett, IL 6010

Elizabeth Matel, Schaumburg, IL

Susan Mikowski - Elburn, IL

John & Annie Zemba, Palatine, IL

Ellen Shwatal

Mary Siarkiewicz, Mt Prospect, IL

Christie Collins, Lombard, IL

Scott Butikofer, St. Charles, IL

Winnie Schlindewein, Clarendon Hills, IL


SILVER

Max & Cindy Rumbaugh, Canton, MI

Alicia Sage, Batavia, IL

Kevin Rynders, West Dundee, IL

Rosemary McDonnell, Chicago, IL

Morley Sales Company, Geneva, IL 

Helen Prester, Plainfield, IL

Gonzalo Zaragoza - Lake in the Hills, IL


BRONZE ​

Roland Wade, Elgin, IL

Phyllis Kriston, St. Charles, IL

Michael & Melissa Weber, Elburn, IL

Hans Lagerloef, Sugar Grove, IL​

Catherine Wood

Fundraiser Committee Volunteers

Fundraiser Committee Volunteers

Fundraiser Committee Volunteers

Kris Anderson

Cindy Cunningham

Kathleen Dietz

Elizabeth Huss

Quinlan Kyp-Johnson
Nancy McCormick

Margaret Stewart

Nancy Young
Vickey Walker

Michelle Smith-Wollter
Linda Zabilka

Casey's Executive Board

General Information, Visitor & Volunteer Coordinators

Fundraiser Committee Volunteers

Margaret Stewart - President

 Nancy Young - Treasurer and Marketing 

Michelle Wolter - Secretary and Fundraising

Elizabeth Huss - Volunteer Coordinator

General Information, Visitor & Volunteer Coordinators

General Information, Visitor & Volunteer Coordinators

General Information, Visitor & Volunteer Coordinators


General Information or Questions

info@caseyssafehaven.org


Visitor Coordinator - Kris Anderson

visitors@caseyssafehaven.org


Volunteer Coordinator - Beth Huss

 volunteers@caseyssafehaven.org


Boarding at Casey's

Facility/Boarding Features

 

2024:

Feel free to fill out our Digital Boarding Application located below and email to info@caseyssafehaven.org

Please contact us at 630-945-2724 or email us at  info@caseyssafehaven.org for any questions or to be put on our wait list.


Board Information:

Daily Turnout in Grass Pastures (weather permitting)

Inclement Weather - Turn out in indoor arena

12 x 12 Matted Stall with Optional Runs - Two larger stalls

Dust Free Premium Bedding

Stalls Cleaned Daily

Automatic Waterers

Hay and Grain Feeding Twice a Day, plus Hay at Night

Organic Insect Control Solutions Available

Heated Tack and Viewing Room

Daily Turnout Summer - Includes fly-masks

Indoor and Outdoor Sand Arenas

On Site Staff

PM Wellness Checks at Close

Your Choice of Vets/Farriers

Lessons/Training or Additional Services not Required

Winter blanketing - monthly fee


Visiting and Hours

We love visitors but we need to know you are coming to visit us. Email us at info@caseyssafehaven.org. 

If interested in volunteering at Casey's, please visit our 'News and Events' page volunteer orientation date information or email our volunteer coordinator, Nancy McCormick: volunteers@caseyssafehaven.org 


Open Every Day "by appointment"

Business Hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. 

Boarders: Hours of Operation: 9:00 am to 9:00 pm with some holidays closing at 6:00 pm

On-Site

Business Hours: 9:00am to 5:00pm


Trainer/Barn Manager: Mitch Bornstein

On-Site: Ted and Kate

630-945-2724 business hours

info@caseyssafehaven.org



Digital Downloads

Casey's Volunteer Forms, Membership Forms, Boarders Forms and Information


volunteer-application-2019-digital (pdf)

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membership-form (pdf)

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CSH - Boarding Application 0520-digital (pdf)

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CSH - Boarding Contract 0520-digital (pdf)

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CSH Board - Waiver and Hold Harmless Agreement 0520-digital (pdf)

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CSH Board - Operations Manual 0520 (pdf)

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    Casey's Physical Address: 8N005 IL Rte 47, Maple Park, IL 60151 | Casey's Mailing Address: PO Box 103, Elburn, IL 60119 | Registered Illinois Horse Rescue License #14155 | Approved Illinois Charitable Organization Tax-Exempt 501(c) 3 Organization | Internal Revenue Service File #45-2865627 www.caseyssafehaven.org | info@caseyssafehaven.org | 630-945-2724

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