Starry Skies Equine Rescue and Sanctuary

07/03/2025

Congratulations to Reggie, who was adopted yesterday!

07/02/2025

07/02/2025

Hey friends!

No Open Barn this Saturday, July 5th.

Also, we have decided to change our event schedule a bit to reflect what seems to be the most popular. Instead of monthly open barn, we are moving to having a few bigger events per year (like our ever popular Christmas, Easter, and Halloween Open barns).

If you want to visit, please come and volunteer with us. We have volunteer hours every single day. If you want to adopt, we have Horse Showcase every Saturday at 5pm. If you have any other questions, please reach out!

P. S. Wampus still needs a home!

07/01/2025

Today, we said goodbye to two residents, Glenda and Zorba. Glenda had been struggling for quite some time with her front feet due to untrimmed feet for years prior to arriving to us. She fell over the weekend and broke her pelvis. Nothing to do for her but say goodbye.

We knew Zorba had navicular (a small bone inside their feet) troubles, but our typical strategies were not helping him. So we shot some xrays only to find "the biggest cyst I've ever seen" on his navicular bones. These cause immense pain, and it's never a good sign when Dr. Zauel says "wow" at the size of something. I highlighted the navicular bone in green and the cyst in red so you can see how large it was.

We'd appreciate help with their final expenses, if you're able.

06/28/2025

Yesterday we welcomed Jett, a very handsome, older percheron gelding. He had some very neglected feet so the first order of business was getting that taken care of.

He will see Dr. Zauel Tuesday and we will know more about him then!

06/26/2025

Alma would love to crash in your pasture!

Alma is a gentle, tall, and beautiful mare. She is a 2010 and 16hh tall.

Alma cannot be ridden due to arthritis, but is easy to handle and gets along great in the pasture. She could tolerate pony rides or liberty work.

Interested in this sweetheart? Check her out on our website at www.starryskiesequinerescueandsanctuary.com

06/25/2025

Need a pasture puff draft? Nick's your guy!

Nick is a 22-23 year old belgian draft gelding. He can not be ridden, but enjoys groundwork and gentle attention.

More info? Check him out on our website at www.starryskiesequinerescueandsanctuary.com

06/24/2025

Today we picked up Reggie, who is being returned after having been a wonderful companion for several years. His friend has reached the end of his life and his family no longer wants to be in horses.

Reggie is available to be a companion somewhere new. He is not rideable but is good in all the other ways.

06/24/2025

Next up on our "young geldings seeking good homes" is Vinny!

Vinny is a yearling hackney pony gelding. He is a good boy, gets along well with others, and is good to handle. He could be a riding or driving pony. No soundness issues, but is blind in one eye.

Interested in adding this handsome young man to your family? Check him out on the website at www.starryskiesequinerescueandsanctuary.com

06/23/2025

Peter Pan got a bath! Next, he needs a forever home!

Peter Pan is a adorable yearling gelding. He is a 2024 model, and we think he will mature in the 15hh range. He is of unknown breed, but is not gaited and moves nicely.

Peter Pan is friendly, easy to catch and handle, and has been exposed to several things - hoof trims, fly spray, bathing, tying, trailer loading, ponying, etc. He does well and learns quickly.

Peter Pan will be an amazing, mid size horse for any purpose but I could really see him enjoying trails and western riding.

Video available. More info? Check our website www.starryskiesequinerescueandsanctuary.com

06/22/2025

Isn't he majestic?

Puck is a 2023 gelding - likely a Dutch Harness Horse X something - maybe saddlebred, morgan, etc. He was amish, and the Dutch crosses are their 'warmblood' types. Fancy, tall, and on the hotter side. Puck fits the bill!

He will be at least 15.2hh - probably in the 16hh range when he matures. He is sound, solid, no issues (besides the leftover issues from neglect that are fading with time - he needs regular hoof trimming, deworming, etc as he continues to grow).

He is curious, smart, and friendly. However, his experiences with people have led him to be wary of strangers, and you have to individually earn his trust.

Want a baby to bring up your way, and turn into the partner great for dressage, jumping, or trails? Puck is your guy!

More info? Check him out on our website at www.starryskiesequinerescueandsanctuary.com