Adopt - Hope In The Valley Equine Rescue and Sanctuary

"Let a horse whisper in your ear and breathe on your heart... you will never regret it."

Are you longing for a profound connection with these magnificent creatures? If you are ready to adopt, look no further than Hope In The Valley Equine Rescue & Sanctuary. Here, you’ll discover an incredible opportunity to adopt a horse, donkey, or mule and change both your lives forever. With a thorough adoption process, including visits to meet your potential equine companion, you’ll have the chance to build a bond like no other. Experience the joy of rescuing and find fulfillment beyond measure.

The Adoption Process

If you are looking to adopt a horse you came to the right place! Many great horses are looking for their special person and a home to spend the rest of their days. The adoption process is outlined below.

Once you find an equine(s) you are interested in, please reach out Facebook messenger or via email to adoptions@hitveras.org for more information and/or to schedule your first visit.
On your first visit you will be given a tour of the facility, meet the Hope herd, and in particular meet the equine(s) you have interest in. If you decide to move forward with the adoption process you will be asked to complete an adoption application at that time.
Upon receipt, review, and approval of your application the team will reach out to you to schedule your second, more extensive visit with the equine(s) you have an interest in.
On your second visit, you can enjoy quality hands-on time. If you plan to ride, please bring your tack with you. It is then highly recommended that you make an appointment for a third visit, before making your final decision to adopt.
Your third visit provides you with additional time for ground handling, riding, and to ask additional questions before making your decision. We take seriously the decision of adopting a horse as it is life changing for you and for them. If you wish to adopt. The Hope Team must agree that the adoption is a good match before the contract can be completed, adoption fees paid, and arrangements can be made for pick up or delivery. The delivery fee is $1.50 per loaded mile.

Adopt A Riding Companion

Looking to adopt a horse as a riding partner? Hope has several wonderful riding horses looking for their special person and a place to call home. Click on the link below to find your next riding companion.

Adopt A Project Horse

If you have the time, patience, and desire to find a partner you can grow with, then why not adopt a project horse? These horses; weanlings, yearlings, and young horses, are full of potential and waiting for you to help them grow into their best life. Click on the link below to find your new “potential” friend!

Adopt A Pasture
Companion (horses, donkeys, mules)

If you simply enjoy spending time with horses soaking up all they have to offer, you may be searching for a pasture companion. Or perhaps your herd is now a herd of one and he/she needs a friend? Several wonderful companions are looking for a loving retirement and/or a non-riding home. These loving creatures are the hardest to place and often the most deserving of a second chance. Click on the link below to find your companion connection!

Transitional Horses

Horses, donkeys, and mules in transition can be new to Hope, in rehab or recovery, pregnant, foaling, or nursing, or need time to simply be a horse. These transitional equine are not yet available for adoption. For those who are new, they are given time to find their place in the Hope herd, undergo medical, dental, and farrier care, and eventually an evaluation to determine skill sets and next steps needed to prepare them for adoption. For those in rehab or recovery they are given the time and support they need. Click on the button to learn more about our transitional Hope herd members!

In Sanctuary

Sanctuary is a place of safety, of refuge, and has been given to a few very special equines. We have promised them that they may live what is left of their lives in the loving space of Hope. These are rare and special cases like Stormy our retired champion 3D barrel racer found starving in a pasture. Doc, our sweet old donkey who shares the message of Hope with rescue visitors and can be seen at community events. And Jackson our sweet 36+ year old mule who needed Hope when his family could no longer care for him.