Finding HOPE
Equine from many walks of life find their way through the gates of Hope. Regardless of their backgrounds, every equine is treated with great respect and care, providing them the best chance at a “better life”.
When donkeys, mules, or horses arrive they are evaluated for health and provided the best care possible from treatment to vaccinations. Equally important is giving them time to decompress and realize they are in a safe place. Transitioning equine not only include those new to Hope, but any who need time for rehabilitation, or recovery, or event the occasional mare who arrives pregnant or with a foal. The equine listed below are in transition and have not completed their final levels of evaluation to prepare them for their new lives.
The time between in-take, evaluations, and final preparations for adoption can take from weeks to months or in extreme cases more than a year. Please note those listed below are not currently available for adoption.
Andre
Gender: Gelding
Height: 18hh
Year Foaled: 2006
Breed: Belgian Cross
Color: Chestnut
Andre the giant, an 18hh Belgian with a heart of gold and the courage of a mouse. A favorite of everyone at Hope, Andre is working to overcome his fears and rebuild trust in humans. If he trusts you he will attempt anything you ask especially if the reward is a belly scratch! He is looking for a quiet pasture to hang out and eat lots of hay!
Biscuit
Gender: Gelding
Height: 14.3hh
Year Foaled: 2010
Breed: Appaloosa
Color: White
Biscuit is a playful gelding. He enjoys his herd mates and has settled into a big herd nicely. He is awaiting an evaluation ride to access his skill set. He is social on the ground and stands nicely for the farrier. Watch for more on this little fella.
Calvin
Gender: Gelding
Height: 16.1hh
Year Foaled: 2012
Breed: Saddlebred
Color: Bay
Calvin a young, handsome, and very tall drink of water, is settling into herd life at Hope. He was relinquished with his full sister, Lemon. We have big expectations for this young devil and only time will tell.
Danny
Gender: Gelding
Height: 16.2 hh
Year Foaled: 2005
Breed: Arabian/Saddlebred Cross
Color: Chestnut
Danny (aka The Fire Marshal) is a flashy retired dressage competitor. He is a registered Arabian as an Arabian/Saddlebred cross. Handsome as the day is long, Danny is still settling into life in a herd. He needs time to just be a horse and learn to enjoy life after all those years of traveling and showing. We believe he is going to make a great trail partner.
Donna
Gender: Mare
Height: Standard
Year Foaled: 2005
Breed: Donkey
Color: Gray
Donna is a sweetheart, once abandoned and neglected she is now on the road to recovery, physically and emotionally. Donna’s feet were sorely neglected and she is undergoing corrective trims. She is quite the talker and still a bit shy when approached.
Fred
Gender: Gelding
Height: 15.3 hh
Year Foaled: 2016
Breed: Arrabian
Color: Bay
Fred is a story of triumph over adversity. He survived the hands of neglect and is thriving under the kind hands of Hope. Fred possesses the heart of a champion and the determination of a warrior. This sweet, gentle, and handsome gelding was starved and seriously injured. The untreated wither injury had affected five vertebrae, requiring surgery to remove the infected tips. Fred is doing well and nearly healed enough to be introduced into the Hope herd. Watch for more on his amazing journey.
Hello
Gender: Mare
Height: 35 in
Year Foaled: 2020
Breed: Mini
Color: Snowflake Bay
Hello is a cute, social little snowcapped red bay-colored mini. She came to Hope with five pasture mates. Most of her herd have been adopted however, Hello is with foal and due April 2025. She will be given time to foal and her foal to be weaned before Hello becomes available for adoption.
Hickory
Gender: Mare
Height: 15.3 hh
Year Foaled: 2005
Breed: Appendix
Color: Flea-bitten Gray
Hickory is a unique beauty with a handsome foal. Coming to Hope pregnant, she was given time to settle in, give birth, and care for her foal. Weaning time is near for Jacoby which will allow for Hickory’s evaluation to begin. We have high hopes for her as we know she has been ridden in the past. She is social and vocal, giving an endearing soft nicker every morning at breakfast.
Jewel
Gender: Mare
Height: 15.2 hh
Year Foaled: 2003
Breed: Quarterhorse
Color: Dun
Taking some time to settle in, Jewel is ready for her evaluation. A beautiful and strong mare, we are anxious to see what she has to offer.
Lemon
Gender: Mare
Height: 15.3 hh
Year Foaled: 2012
Breed: Saddlebred
Color: Sorrel
This gorgeous red-headed mare will take your breath away every time you look at her. Lemon needs more time to settle into herd life but we think she is going to be a rock star. She was relinquished with her full brother, Calvin. She was underweight and does enjoy her breakfast.
Lovey
Gender: Mare
Height: 15.3 hh
Year Foaled: 2008
Breed: Standardbred
Color: Bay
Stunning is the only way to describe this impressive mare. Lovey has had a long haul and we are anxious for her evaluation. Once Jazz is weaned (foaled at Hope May 2023) it will be time to experience all that Lovey has to offer.
Poncho
Gender: Gelding
Height: 15.1 hh
Year Foaled: 2006
Breed: Quarterhorse
Color: Sorrel
This gelding is impressive, a big handsome sorrel QH. Poncho is a goofy gelding and prefers hanging out with mares. He is good for the farrier and we are anxious to evaluate his skills.
Buddy (Wano Salty Supreme)
Gender: Gelding
Height: 15hh
Year Foaled: 2003
Breed: Sorrel
Color: Quarter Horse
Buddy is just that a buddy tried and true. This sweet, sturdy, and loyal gelding is going to be a great family horse once he has completed his rehab. Keep an eye out for this fella, he is a one-in-a-million gentle old soul.
