The Transition To Hope
When donkeys, mules, or horses arrive they are evaluated for health and provided the best care possible from rehabilitation or medical treatment to regular farrier care and 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 the equine 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.
Butterscotch
Gender: Mare
Height: 15.2hh
Year Foaled: 2003
Breed: Mule
Color: Sorrel
Beautiful inside and out, that is our Butterscotch. You can loose yourself in her big soft brown eyes. She is a gentle soul, putting up with the youngsters Jazz and Jacoby. Butterscotch loves attention from scratches to a good brushing, she is always up for some “me” time.
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.
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.
Maggie
Gender: Mare
Height: 15hh
Year Foaled: 2015
Breed: QH/Arabian Cross
Color: Sorrel
Sweet, shy, and adorable describes our little Maggie. After two years standing alone in a pasture, Maggie found Hope. From the moment she stepped off the trailer her demeanor changed, so excited about having a herd to belong to. Watch for more on this sweet mare as she blossoms in her new world.
Missy
Gender: Mare
Height: 15hh
Year Foaled: 2008
Breed: Quarterhorse
Color: Buckskin
Kind, gentle, and trusting the true gifts of this beautiful mare. Missy has the disposition of a therapy horse as she stood patiently with visitors through our Hope Through Horses program. Sadly, Missy has lost her eye site but not her zest for life. She is the perfect candidate to teach others how to cope with challenges.
Smokin Joe
Gender: Gelding
Height:
Year Foaled: 2010
Breed: Donkey
Color: Dark Gray
This cute little fella warms right up when he thinks you have a cookie or a good scratch for him. Smokin Joe is named for his smokey color and smoldering eyes. Or at least that is his story and he says he is sticking to it.
Sue Boy
Gender: Gelding
Height:
Year Foaled: 2015
Breed: Donkey
Color: Brown
A big fella with a big voice, Sue Boy likes to play hard to get but once you have him he melts. New to the herd Sue Boy just needs a little time to adjust and practice his standing for the farrier skills. He is buddies with Smokin Joe.
Teo
Gender: Colt
Height: n/a
Year Foaled: 2025
Breed: Mini
Color: Dark Bay
This tiny fellow will steal your heart in a big way. His personality is sassy and he has an attitude. They say great things come in small packages, well Teo takes that to a whole other level.
Tucker
Gender: Gelding
Height: 15.0hh
Year Foaled: 2015
Breed: Quarter Horse
Color: Bay
A handsome gentleman is the only way to describe Tucker. This fella can melt your heart with his soft nicker. Rescued after bouncing around through two auctions and then finding 18 days later that his rescuer was now in need of help, Tucker found Hope. We are excited to complete his evaluation and are expecting he will make a nice riding partner.
