GoldStar Stables

GoldStar Stables GoldStar is a nonprofit charity horse sanctuary. We offer English & Western lessons (6 years old & up) with a focus on horse health & maintenance.
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Call/text/email for info on lessons, tours, community service, volunteering, boarding, donations, & events! GoldStar Stables also offers jumping lessons, and seasonal camps. Check out our website for upcoming summer and fall camps.

Our residents come to the Sanctuary for different reasons and from different circumstances. Our most recent group came ...
06/29/2024

Our residents come to the Sanctuary for different reasons and from different circumstances. Our most recent group came to us with minimum handling and so we have been working with them to socialize and to gain their trust. Today was a great day at the Sanctuary when our farrier was able to trim many of them. The remaining horses will be trimmed very soon and that will be a great accomplishment and the result of hard work. Many, many thanks to our farrier Daniel and also Bo, and our loving staff Bethany, Judi, Bronte, Meri and Taylor. This is the work at the Sanctuary and in this hot weather a real tribute to everyone on this day. Would you like to help with our farrier cost? If you can, and want to donate it is very easy and we are a 501c3 charity. Donate at:
Venmo: Mollie-Hines-1
Zelle: 972-732-9253 or [email protected]
PayPal: [email protected]

Thanks to all our supporters! It means a lot!

Goldstar’s pasture signs got updated today! Slick was very interested and thought he might be getting his face painted! ...
06/28/2024

Goldstar’s pasture signs got updated today! Slick was very interested and thought he might be getting his face painted! Silly boy is the snuggliest snuggle bug we have on the property!

Our noble Tyson got a new fly sheet and here he is showing off his new clothes!
06/16/2024

Our noble Tyson got a new fly sheet and here he is showing off his new clothes!

Carlos got a great bath today and his mane and tail braided! He is soooo handsome, don't you think? Here he is with Ju...
06/16/2024

Carlos got a great bath today and his mane and tail braided! He is soooo handsome, don't you think? Here he is with Jules and Julie who worked hard to make him beautiful! Carlos says "thanks"!

Big shout out to my newest top fans! 💎Ashli Rider, Laura Carl GuendlerGoldStar Horse Rescue and Sanctuary and all the ho...
06/13/2024

Big shout out to my newest top fans! 💎

Ashli Rider, Laura Carl Guendler

GoldStar Horse Rescue and Sanctuary and all the horses appreciate your support! We can’t do it without you! Thanks!

Velvet and Jules enjoying some "water cooler" time this evening.
06/13/2024

Velvet and Jules enjoying some "water cooler" time this evening.

On a beautiful day - and just a bit cooler, our own horsewoman, Josephine took her horse Sunny for a ride. As a reward ...
06/11/2024

On a beautiful day - and just a bit cooler, our own horsewoman, Josephine took her horse Sunny for a ride. As a reward for his excellent behavior today, she got him flowers for his bridle!

06/09/2024

Looking for a horse manure removal service in the Farmersville, Texas area. Please message if interested.

Peanut was rescued many years ago from a difficult circumstance and he is very shy. But our Jules is making fast friend...
06/08/2024

Peanut was rescued many years ago from a difficult circumstance and he is very shy. But our Jules is making fast friends with him. He follows her and trusts her. She got this picture of him this afternoon!

06/07/2024

We’re all thankful the rain has stopped but Jake is loving our creek so full! Jake has cushings disease and stays hot and fuzzy. We body clip him regularly during the hotter months but he loves the water! ☀️

Update on our Crash! Crash had an appointment at Weems and Stephens today for a check on the progress of his cancer tre...
06/06/2024

Update on our Crash! Crash had an appointment at Weems and Stephens today for a check on the progress of his cancer treatment. While several of the lesions are healing nicely, the large lesion which includes an internal mass is not shrinking as quickly as the doctor would like, Crash had a second chemo treatment today and will return in a month for another check up and another probably chemo treatment. As always, Crash was a gentleman and tolerates his treatments as well as the long trailer ride to Weems and back. Many many thanks to our friend Betsy for hauling him on these many trips. Upon his return to GoldStar his bestie Scout came running to meet him. Crash was glad to be home.

We are safe 🙏🏼 but under water. Goldstar is praying for the floods to end! Our horses need some SUN! ☀️
06/03/2024

We are safe 🙏🏼 but under water. Goldstar is praying for the floods to end! Our horses need some SUN! ☀️

Walking the Sanctuary property this evening after still another pop up torrential downpour and storm. There is a large ...
06/03/2024

Walking the Sanctuary property this evening after still another pop up torrential downpour and storm. There is a large lake on the property and it runs into a small stream which completely dries up in a normal summer. That small stream has over flowed its banks and is now quite wide. Not very long ago we could just take a few steps across it into another section of pasture. Tonight would have required a swim - or a boat. Whoever is out there doing a rain dance - for the love of God - please stop.

Goldstar had a special rescue today! This monster crawfish was washed up with all of the flooding we had yesterday. We p...
05/31/2024

Goldstar had a special rescue today! This monster crawfish was washed up with all of the flooding we had yesterday. We put him in a creek on property so he can live out his days at the sanctuary! We are so thankful for every rescue we are fortunate enough to be a part of. 🦞

Today was a sad day at The Sanctuary. Our grand old man, Vamanose grew his wings and crossed the Rainbow Bridge. He wa...
05/30/2024

Today was a sad day at The Sanctuary. Our grand old man, Vamanose grew his wings and crossed the Rainbow Bridge. He was 41 years old. Vamanose was rescued from very bad circumstances 15 years ago by our friend Maria Giordano. Maria entrusted Vamanose to our care in his retirement and he has been at the Sanctuary for many years. His stall is now empty, but our hearts are full of fond memories of this wonderful horse. He left this Earth this morning surrounded by his many friends. He was loved by all, and so many will remember the lessons he taught them and the fun times had with him. It was a privilege to have him with us and we know all of his friends who have gone before him were waiting to greet their old friend on the other side.

Many, many thanks to everyone who braved the extreme weather this morning: Hayley, Braden, Becca, Rebecca, Sylvia. We ...
05/28/2024

Many, many thanks to everyone who braved the extreme weather this morning: Hayley, Braden, Becca, Rebecca, Sylvia. We are still without power but Farmers Electric tells me a truck has been sent to our location at 3:51 so hopefully we will soon be up. Horses are still in as we had so much rain. But we hope tomorrow will be a better day. We are so very fortunate that none of our horses, llamas, chickens, dogs, cats were injured. We had property damage, but the animals are all safe and sound, and none of use got injured - although we suffered a few falls in the mud.

Happy Memorial Day to all the Veterans and active service members! We are thankful for all you do. GoldStar Horse Resc...
05/27/2024

Happy Memorial Day to all the Veterans and active service members! We are thankful for all you do. GoldStar Horse Rescue and Sanctuary salutes you!

Our fabulous Carlos is showing off his new fly sheet! Blue is his favorite color. He enjoyed posing for the camera tod...
05/26/2024

Our fabulous Carlos is showing off his new fly sheet! Blue is his favorite color. He enjoyed posing for the camera today.

The flies this year are particularly bad. Several of our horses, Scout, Otto, Hershey, Tyson and others just to name a ...
05/25/2024

The flies this year are particularly bad. Several of our horses, Scout, Otto, Hershey, Tyson and others just to name a few. Kaye has been struggling with flies this year and she has not gotten her new fly boots to help. Here is our Kaye modeling her new boots!

A little bit of rain, some thunder rumbling, but at least no severe storms so far. George, Tyson and Jake were in the s...
05/25/2024

A little bit of rain, some thunder rumbling, but at least no severe storms so far. George, Tyson and Jake were in the silver barn thinking it was going to storm, but when it did not, they ventured out to grazing as the air cooled down just a bit.

Thanks for being a top engager and making it on to my weekly engagement list! 🎉 Bronte Burton, Laura Carl Guendler, Suza...
05/24/2024

Thanks for being a top engager and making it on to my weekly engagement list! 🎉 Bronte Burton, Laura Carl Guendler, Suzanne Wendt Ulrich-Carr

We are so privileged at The Sanctuary to be able to care for all of the animals entrusted to us, especially our wonderfu...
05/24/2024

We are so privileged at The Sanctuary to be able to care for all of the animals entrusted to us, especially our wonderful equines. From the youngest to the oldest. Misty was born at the Sanctuary and she is now 7 years old and a feisty young lady. Vamanose is our beloved old gentleman at age 41. Each of our residents is precious and we so love them all. We appreciate all the hard work our staff, volunteers and the many professionals who help take care of all our residents.

And a river runs through it..... Will this rain ever stop? The Sanctuary is fortunate that we have good run off, but e...
05/23/2024

And a river runs through it..... Will this rain ever stop? The Sanctuary is fortunate that we have good run off, but even that cannot cope with the torrential downpours we had today and tonight. last I heard we had 2 to 3 inches of rain - again. We sure do need to dry out.

Diamond and Missy are besties and are enjoying the welcome sunshine! Diamond is doing her best giraffe self to find the...
05/18/2024

Diamond and Missy are besties and are enjoying the welcome sunshine! Diamond is doing her best giraffe self to find the sweetest leaves in one of her pasture trees.

Rain rain go away! Once again heavy rains pelleted Farmersville! This was earlier today. This evening a lot of draina...
05/17/2024

Rain rain go away! Once again heavy rains pelleted Farmersville! This was earlier today. This evening a lot of drainage occurred and with the help of some wind and tomorrow some warm sunshine, we hope the ever present mud will dry up! The horses are again tucked in their stalls tonight, but most will be able to return to their pastures after eating a hearty breakfast tomorrow morning. The horses have spent a lot of nights in their stalls these last three months. The Sanctuary uses a lot of large flake bedding in the stalls. If you are inclined to help a horse be comfortable in his or her own little apartment, we would appreciate any donations you may want to make to defray this cost. It's easy! You can call Farmersville Grain at 972-782-7241 and order how many bags of large flake shavings for GoldStar Horse Rescue you want to donate. Believe me - they know us well. They take credit cards and we can pick up your donation as they are just a few minutes away! Remember we are a 501c3 charity and your gift is tax deductible. We hope for the return of bright and welcome sunshine soon!

05/17/2024

Our sweet Crimmy.. Crimson has arthritis that does not treat her well with the rain. She was in a lot pain today, so she got some extra bute, good rest in her stall, and lots of lovins from employees while she rested. She will spend the night in her stall with all of her friends to avoid any issues with the coming thunderstorm.

We love our Crimmy! Come say hi! She loves visitors! Schedule a tour by texting 214-592-6649 ☀️

More pictures of Tess reuniting with her herd! We’re so glad she’s home! 🥰
05/16/2024

More pictures of Tess reuniting with her herd! We’re so glad she’s home! 🥰

05/15/2024

Carlos says Goldstar needs a horsey swimming pool for summer! Any donations would be GREATLY appreciated towards this guy’s dreams that will NEVER come true 🤣

Our beautiful Missy in her new outfit had a chance to get a workout and ride before the rain set in. She is definitely ...
05/12/2024

Our beautiful Missy in her new outfit had a chance to get a workout and ride before the rain set in. She is definitely pretty in pink!

Address

17131 County Road 603
Farmersville, TX
75442

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 7pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+19727329253

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We’re all thankful the rain has stopped but Jake is loving our creek so full! Jake has cushings disease and stays hot and fuzzy. We body clip him regularly during the hotter months but he loves the water! ☀️

Goldstar is in need of bigger animal cracker containers that the horses can fit their snoots in 😂 Meri, a Goldstar employee, loves treating the horses. You can always find her with a carrot, apple, treats, and even animal crackers. She’s all the horses’ favorite!

Our sweet Crimmy.. Crimson has arthritis that does not treat her well with the rain. She was in a lot pain today, so she got some extra bute, good rest in her stall, and lots of lovins from employees while she rested. She will spend the night in her stall with all of her friends to avoid any issues with the coming thunderstorm. We love our Crimmy! Come say hi! She loves visitors! Schedule a tour by texting 214-592-6649 ☀️

The boys were SO HAPPY to greet Miss Tess back to their pasture! Tess has been gone this week, and these guys sure did miss their gal! As soon as Tess called out to them, they all came running to see her! As companion animals, horses thrive being with their herd. Tess didn’t like being gone one bit, but the entire sanctuary is so glad she’s home! 💜

Carlos says Goldstar needs a horsey swimming pool for summer! Any donations would be GREATLY appreciated towards this guy’s dreams that will NEVER come true 🤣

Oldies
Oldies

The oldies are so happy they got to go out for the night! The sun dried things up good today! ☀️ Just mares being mares.

You scratch my back, I’ll scratch yours.

Red and Keelan
Red and Keelan

Red got worked by our newest employee, Keelan! Keelan has a ton of experience working and training horses. We’re so excited to have him join the Sanctuary!

Carlos sure loves his treats!

Ari is sick of us annoying human beings

Ari is showing us the day in the horrible life of a king.

Our baby Misty is growing up. Six years old this past January. Here she is with her very first under saddle ride! Judi Black is working on her training and here is our very own Bob riding Misty and sharing this wonderful moment! Have you visited the Sanctuary lately to see Misty and all the exciting things going on??

Blue Bayou and his BFF Tango finally get to be in their new pasture. Blue fractured his leg last Summer and has been in recovery ever since. He is now healed - we hope permanently, and he is turned out in his pasture! Such is life at a Sanctuary!! This is a happy, happy day!

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