Starry Skies Equine Rescue and Sanctuary

Starry Skies Equine Rescue and Sanctuary Starry Skies Equine Rescue and Sanctuary is a non profit 501c3 that rescues horses in Ann Arbor MI We are a 501(c)(3) public charity
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Congratulations Bess on your adoption day!
09/14/2025

Congratulations Bess on your adoption day!

Margarita had her final surgery this morning. The team at MSU removed the bridging that was helping straighten her out. ...
09/13/2025

Margarita had her final surgery this morning. The team at MSU removed the bridging that was helping straighten her out. She is her energetic and normal self, and after a few weeks of rest and bandaging will be like any other young foal, though will probably face an increased risk of arthritis later in life. For now, shes pain free and grateful for the chance at life you all have helped give her.

Today's surgery was ~$1500, and any help getting that paid for is greatly appreciated.

Today we welcomed this older, extremely thin mare. She had been passed around and the folks who surrendered her were try...
09/06/2025

Today we welcomed this older, extremely thin mare. She had been passed around and the folks who surrendered her were trying to help her by purchasing her, but they learned she was much older than they were told, and has been running with a stud and could be pregnant. There's a lot we don't know yet, but we hope that we can help her.

Horses like this are...everywhere. Unfortunately, as horses age their needs grow. The regular round bale doesn't cut it anymore. Horses need correct deworming, mineral/vitamin balance, yearly dentals and enough calories to keep up with the demands of age.

Take care of your old horses. Keep them, if you can. Don't sell them to someone you don't trust. And please, if you see a neighbor's horse in this condition do what you can to help.

Congratulations to Jett & Alma on their adoption day!
09/06/2025

Congratulations to Jett & Alma on their adoption day!

09/02/2025

Everyone is overlooking this guy!

Wilbur is a suspected TB gelding. 2005ish, 15.1hh fellow.

He's gentle, curious and easy going. He likes kids and trails. Tolerates arena riding but not his favorite thing. He prefers the walk/trot lifestyle but will canter. He does have some arthritis.

More info

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Wampus is still looking for her forever home!Wampus is a Percheron mare, early 20s, 17hh. She is super sweet and easy to...
08/31/2025

Wampus is still looking for her forever home!

Wampus is a Percheron mare, early 20s, 17hh. She is super sweet and easy to handle. Husband safe type (depends on your husband but....he can probably handle her!).

Gentle, easy to tack up and groom. Goes around the ring walk trot, down the trail no fuss. She does have some arthritis (at her age it woukd be weird if she didn't). She doesn't let it slow her down.

Like most ex Amish drafts she does better using stocks for her feet. But, you could train he'd to go without and I'm sure she'd figure it out.

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Houdini says the tarp is no big deal!There's nothing like bringing along a young horse. You can shape their training fro...
08/30/2025

Houdini says the tarp is no big deal!

There's nothing like bringing along a young horse. You can shape their training from the beginning!

Houdini is 3 and a half, a suspected saddlebred and should mature in the 15.2-16.1hh range. He is extremely friendly and lightly under saddle. Sound. A very good boy. He does crib.

Interested?

More info is on our website www.starryskiesequinerescueandsanctuary.com

Congratulations to Dutchess on her adoption day!
08/29/2025

Congratulations to Dutchess on her adoption day!

Ms Margarita has exciting news!She was up at MSU today to have follow up xrays to see how she was healing. They were ext...
08/22/2025

Ms Margarita has exciting news!

She was up at MSU today to have follow up xrays to see how she was healing. They were extremely pleased with her progress and believe she will be ready for her last surgery in about 3 weeks.

Rescue is a long game. We couldn't do it without your support.

Want to help us help them?

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Surely someone wants this big guy!2007, 17hh, Percheron gelding named Jett. Slow? YesGentle? YesGiant? Also yes He does ...
08/15/2025

Surely someone wants this big guy!

2007, 17hh, Percheron gelding named Jett.

Slow? Yes
Gentle? Yes
Giant? Also yes

He does have some arthritis. Not a big deal at his age, but he shouldn't be asked to trek up a mountain. Down a trail, absolutely. Super friendly, comes right up to you in the pasture. Good to halter lead tie load tack and mount. He is easy going but can be strong on the ground at times, though honestly it is more like he just knows where to go and doesn't want to wait for me to catch up sometimes.

He does need yearly dentals, but all horses really should receive that. He just actually needs it given past dental issues.

As with most amish drafts, stocks are the way to go with his feet trimming. There are farriers that travel with them ($$) or you can build your own ($). Either way works. Or you could train him to trim without them, but it is what he is used to.

More info in this handsome fellow? Please look on our website at www.starryskiesequinerescueandsanctuary.com

Do you like challenges, and being outsmarted by an equine before you've had your morning coffee? Need to have a hobby th...
08/14/2025

Do you like challenges, and being outsmarted by an equine before you've had your morning coffee? Need to have a hobby that will absorb the better part of the next 6 months? Consider adopting Elsa.

She is estimated to be a 2005 model (20 years old) and is about 16.1h/16.2hh.

Elsa is a draft mule, thick and stocky. Not many health issues, but does do better with grain due to worn down teeth.

- Does stay in fences, eat hay well, get along with other horses and mules (though, is more of a loner type)
- Will take treats from your hand if you are patient and slow
- Very sound seeming
- Friendly? It depends on you. Are you nice, patient, slow, and have pockets of cookies? Then yes, she is friendly.
-Ridable? in theory, yes. In practice, this would take someone earning her trust over a longer period of time.
- Halter broke? About as much as any mule can be. Once a halter is on, she leads and ties, but can be stubborn and slow to move off the halter pressure.

Sound like your cup of tea? Adopt Elsa!

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Meet Houdini!Houdini is a 2022 saddlebred gelding. He currently is about 15.1/2, but should mature around 16hh.The good:...
08/12/2025

Meet Houdini!

Houdini is a 2022 saddlebred gelding. He currently is about 15.1/2, but should mature around 16hh.

The good:

Houdini is sweet. Loves attention, textbook puppy dog personality. Too easy to catch halter lead load tie and handle. No medical issues our vet has found. He is lightly started under saddle and has done well.

The bad:

He is a CRIBBER. We know this is a divisive issue. Some horses crib. Houdini is one of them. Could be more controlled with a collar. Besides that - still working on polite hoof handling. Still needs weight and muscle and more work unde saddle.

He would be an absolutely lovely project for someone who doesn't mind cribbers and horses who want to live in your back pocket.

More info?

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8133 W Liberty Road
Ann Arbor, MI
48103

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+17344748518

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We are a 501(c)(3) equine rescue located in Ann Arbor, MI. Our goal is to intervene in the slaughter pipeline, save lives, and educate the public about horse health, care, and rescue. We hold events open to the public year round.

The best way to keep up with us is to follow us on Facebook. We also have a website with updated available horses. Interested in adopting, volunteering, or donating? Check out the website or message us on Facebook.

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