November 2021 - Circle A Receives TAA Accreditation
The 501(c)(3) nonprofit Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance accredits, inspects, and awards grants to approved aftercare organizations to retrain, retire, and rehome Thoroughbreds using industry-wide funding. Click our link to read TAA's press release surrounding Circle A's accreditation.
In November 2021 Circle A Home for Horses was awarded the prestigious honor of being awarded accreditation by the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance. Click our link to read our press release about this exciting news!
May 2021 - Tidewater Family Plus
Women to the Rescue by Kathy Van Mullekom
This wonderful article by Kathy Van Mullekom, featured in Tidewater Family Plus Magazine, raises awareness of horse slaughter, abuse, and second chances. We are excited to reach more of our local community members and help them learn about Circle A and our mission.
May 03, 2021 - Lady Freethinker
Awardee Spotlight: Circle A Home for Horses is where horses, hearts, and healing come full circle by Lex Talamo
AWARDEE SPOTLIGHT: Circle A Home for Horses
Lady Freethinker is a nonprofit animal aid organization working alongside rescues, such as Circle A, to raise awareness and enact meaningful change. They stepped up to the plate in an immense way, awarding Circle A with a grant to cover Shane's medical expenses and give this deserving gelding a fighting chance.
March 01, 2021 - The Barry Robinson Center (BRC)
BRC’s recreational therapy program
Equine Program Comes to Campus
The Barry Robinson Center and Circle A have partnered to service the at-risk youth in our community who are receiving inpatient mental health services. When Covid-19 restrictions prohibited the children from visiting the farm, Circle A pivoted and now brings our therapy horses to BRC.
December 01, 2020 - The Virginian Pilot
Opinion Letters
If you don’t want horses slaughtered for food, support the SAFE Act
In this open opinion letter, Kathy Hessmer of Virginia Beach responds to an article and shares information regarding the SAFE Act.
January 16, 2018 - The Virginian Pilot
Animal Matters column by Rob Blizard
The Safe Act Would Protect Horses from Slaughter
In this thoughtful column, the Executive Director of the Norfolk SPCA urges legislative support for the SAFE Act, and features Circle A home for Horses and our work to promote this legislation.
January 10, 2018 - The Virginian Pilot
By Jane Bloodworth Rowe
Horses Provide therapy for Humans, While Farm Rescues the Animals from Slaughter
A local news correspondent interviews Circle A founder Alicia Mahar and highlights our dual missions of equine therapy and equine rescue.
July 19, 2017 - WAVY TV News 10
By Marielena Balouris
Taking Back the Community - The Healing of an Unlikely Pair
News story and video covering the partnership of Circle A Home for Horses and Seton Youth Shelters.
July 14, 2017 - Press Release
By Jennifer Sieracki
Sheltered Kids and Rescued Horses Work Together in Virginia Beach Recreational Therapy Program
Press notice by the executive director of Seton Youth Shelters detailing our unique relationship with their organization.
January 12, 2017 - WVEC-TV
By LaSalle Blanks
Making Your Mark: Saving Horses
Reporter devotes his regular column to this touching feature of Circle A Home for Horses.