Nalani Horse Rescue

Broad Run, Virginia

Verified PWI Partner

Our Mission

Nalani Horse Rescue (Nalani is Hawaiian for “the Heavens”) is a non-profit 501c3 organization dedicated to horse rescue and rehabilitation. Our mission is to provide horses in need of rescue with care, rehabilitation and training with the goal of finding them safe, forever homes. At Nalani, we are committed to giving these horses an opportunity to meet their potential in a loving, healthy and trusting environment. Nalani is located at Alanwood Farm, in Broad Run, VA. It is a peaceful haven for horses who have been through trauma.

Who We Are

Cherry Tapley grew up dreaming about riding horses, but never had the opportunity. In 2013 she realized that dream and began taking riding lessons. She quickly became aware of the plight of many horses who were starved, abused, and discarded, often leading them to be shipped to slaughter. Determined to make a difference, she immersed herself in hands-on horse care and became an advocate for horses in the hopes of one day starting a rescue. Cherry founded Nalani Horse Rescue in 2015. As President and Executive Director of Nalani, Cherry runs the daily operations of the rescue and drives planning, coordination, and fundraising. Running a horse rescue has exceeded all of her childhood dreams, and she considers the opportunity to help these deserving creatures to be one the biggest blessings of her life.