There is something about the gentle wisdom
in a horse’s eye that can put even
the most troubled soul at peace.
-Author Unknown
OUR MISSION
You’ll never look as deeply into an animal’s eyes as you will into a horse’s eyes. Those eyes can show you love and commitment, but often the first thing we see is their fear. Horses wear their abuse and hopelessness. When we find them, they know they are at the end and all alone. Maybe they were someone’s pet they couldn’t care for or didn’t want anymore. Maybe their owner found they were no longer of use and they became one more mouth to feed. They are packed into confined places with little or no food or water. They have scars from being pushed and shoved into trailers on their way to auction. Each day they deteriorate further, until emaciation becomes their grim reality. This is when they are sold to kill pens to suffer an incomprehensible death. Our non-profit was started by Robin Hilliard, and Krystal Hilliard. It became our mission to rescue any horse we could… to provide for, love, and nurture them back to the best versions of themselves. OUR PURPOSE became clear: to secure adoptions and find them good homes for the remainder of their lives. It costs more money to do this than we ever imagined.
WELCOME OUR NEW ARRIVALS
Jake and Kasey
Jake was surrendered by his owner after only a few months due to difficulties riding him. A visit to the vet revealed that Jake has “kissing spine,” which causes back pain and makes him buck off riders. Unable to care for Jake and not wanting him to end up in a kill pen, his owner chose to surrender him. We’ve already had Jake checked by our farrier, and our vet, Dr. Mary, will be visiting soon to see how we can help him further.
Jake is a 7-year-old American Quarter Horse, standing 16 hands tall with a chestnut coat. He is a very sweet horse, and we look forward to finding him a loving home once he’s ready.
Kasey was also surrendered by her owner. She currently reacts by kicking when approached from behind, but we’re working to earn her trust. We believe this is a temporary behavior, as she has a sweet nature—always coming to greet us, allowing us to pet her, and happily accepting treats.
Kasey is a gray American Quarter Horse mare, about 3-4 years old and standing 14.5 hands tall. We are dedicated to helping her find her forever home.
ALL STAR’S STORY
Left in a field without food or water, this once proud animal weighed less than 600 pounds. It had been years since he had seen a vet or had his hooves attended to by a farrier. It’s taken over a year, but the difference is clear from his expression; it has been a transformative year for him. Now weighing in at 1300 pounds, he has become the champion of the herd. At almost 30 years old, he enjoys grazing the pasture, watching over the younger horses, and more than anything, scratching his belly — his expression is one of pure joy, almost laughter. He is an incredible animal to whom we were able to give a second chance. Can you help us offer second chances to more of these animals who face decisions of life and death not of their choosing?