February Star Sanctuary & Adoptions

12/30/2025

In a horse rescue—especially in Maryland—good hay and properly fitted blankets aren’t optional, they’re essential. 🐴❄️ With our unpredictable weather, quality hay helps horses maintain weight, stay warm, and keep their digestive systems healthy. Well-fitting blankets protect vulnerable horses from cold rain, wind, and sudden temperature drops without causing rubs or discomfort.
For rescued horses—many of whom arrive underweight, senior, or healing—these basics make a world of difference. And none of it would be possible without our incredible volunteers who show up even on the cold, rainy days to care for these horses. We are endlessly grateful for the dedication, heart, and hard work that keeps our rescue running.

Thank you Alex for Joining Me in sticking the hay hunts and changing blankets the other day 🤗Here’s a Question for yall… what’s your favorite and Least Favorite Barn chores during each season?! Personally right now hay is my worst enemy (love hate relationship)

12/29/2025

🚨Last chance to make a tax deductible donation to our nonprofit before 2025 is over! Help us meet our goal of another $300 in donations before New Year's Day. 🥂Contribute to veterinary care, farrier services, food and more for several dozen horses and cats. 🐴🐱We thank you for your support throughout 2025 and hope you'll continue to help our and in 2026. 🙏We can't save their lives without you. ⬇

PayPal Donation: 📲https://www.paypal.me/febstarsan

Website Donation: 💻https://februarystarsanctuary.com/ -8e92-406d-8395-d1091ec0af75

Mail Donation: 📬Send a check payable to February Star Sanctuary, to 3910 Ausherman Road, Knoxville, MD. 21758

12/29/2025

You know what my favorite part of being part of a horse rescue is? Watching horses come out of their shells.

This is Maggie. You may have seen her on our page before—posted for adoption or even foster. Today, we had a huge breakthrough with her. A horse I once felt was stuck in her training finally stepped forward and showed us just how much potential she has.
Huge thank-you to our amazing volunteers, Reagan and Jossalyn, for believing in Maggie and putting in the patience, consistency, and heart it takes to show her that work can be fun. Moments like these are why we do what we do.

Maggie is up for Adoption! Would be the PERFECT project horse for someone looking to make a true bond with her🤗❤️

Rider shown in video is Jossalyn Henry.

12/28/2025

Bud, brisk and bright ❄️🌬

12/27/2025

Huge thank you to Addy for organizing and heading up a much-needed barn clean-up today!!

She pulled together an amazing group and kept everything moving, and put lots of things in the throwaway & donation pile before I could see!!!

Thank you as well to Jossalyn, Reagan, Kevin, Jess, Pauline, and of course Alex for coming out and jumping right in. Because of all of you, we were able to get the barn organized and go through tack we no longer need—something that’s been on our list for a long time.

Days like this remind me how lucky we are to have such a supportive, hardworking team behind this farm. It truly takes a village, and we are so grateful for every one of you. THANK YOU all ❤️🐴

12/27/2025

PERFECT LATE CHRISTMAS PRESENT:

Meet Hazel, aka Three D Party….a 7 year old unraced but track broken mare.

Can have fun on and goof off but also have a nice horse to compete on. Has gone to numerous starter level eventing shows and easily schools BN. Has done multiple high and fast hunter paces (up to 3’6). But will also happily jump little cross rails. Best suited for someone looking for an event horse or a horse to have fun on and do a little bit of everything. She’s one you can’t force into a frame or into doing anything, she strives with Fairness, consistency, and mutual respect. Self loads into trailer, but doesn’t self back. Easy keeper, currently barefoot with no issues. Definitely top of the herd and a goofy personality.

If interested contact today by just messaging our page!

Many many videos available and tones of information in hand. wonderful mare, adopting out to no fault of her own expect Main rider going away to college and out grew her.

asking low-mid fours.

Located in Knoxville MD

12/27/2025

Who wants a new equine bestie? 🖐 Sign up to be a sponsor before the end of 2025 and you can start the new year off with an awesome equine partner: 📲 https://februarystarsanctuary.com/sponsor-a-horse

We have 3 levels of sponsorship to choose from and 10 horses available: 👉 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeaUmlN5Tk-M6pscDBOSx30N49sgTcteZX2019e7334y8tLtg/viewform

Monthly sponsorship fees go directly to the expenses of our rescue horses, including feed, hay, farrier services and veterinary care. 🙏 Also, we believe an important aspect of horse rescue, rehabilitation, rehoming and continued care, is encouraging them to interact with individuals outside of our staff. 💞 We feel that the more people these horses see and get to know, the more love and support they feel.

Level 1 - $100/month to Help from Home 🐴

This level is perfect for those who want to forge a special bond with a horse at our sanctuary, but live far away, or just can't get out to the farm. Your monthly contribution will go directly to the horse of your choice to help cover expenses including feed, hay, farrier services and veterinary care. In return, you'll receive a portrait of the horse you're helping and a genuine hoof print!

Level 2 - $150/month for Face-to-Face Fun on the Farm 🐎

This is the ideal level for all horse lovers who can come to the sanctuary. As a Level 2 sponsor, you're able to directly interact with the horse you choose to sponsor. If you have a favorite horse, which we know many of you do, it's a great way to interact and directly contribute to their care. If you don't yet have a favorite horse, this is a wonderful opportunity to get to know certain horses, especially if you're considering adoption, and to get involved at our sanctuary. Level 2 sponsors get to participate in essential activities such as grooming, feeding and holding for the farrier. You'll also want to be ready for plenty of horse hugs and kisses!

Level 3 - $200/month to Hit the Trails 🏇

This is the best level for those who love to ride. As a Level 3 sponsor, if you select a rideable horse, you get all the perks of being a Level 2 sponsor, with the addition of riding privileges!

12/27/2025

😂😂 been there

12/26/2025

Christmas may be over, but there’s still a few days left in 2025 to make a tax deductible contribution. ✨️ Your financial donation will help us cover the cost of food, supplies, veterinary services and more for the hundreds of and we care for every year. 🐴🐱 Donate one of the 3 easy ways below. We thank you for your support! ⬇️

Website: 💻 https://februarystarsanctuary.com/ -8e92-406d-8395-d1091ec0af75

PayPal: 📲 https://www.paypal.me/febstarsan

Mail: 📬 Please send a check payable to February Star Sanctuary, to 3910 Ausherman Road, Knoxville, MD. 21758

12/25/2025

12/25/2025

from all of us at February Star Sanctuary! 🎄🎅

12/24/2025

We’re just going to say it… yes, it would’ve been much easier to use AI for these Christmas photos. 😂

But instead, we chose real horses, real patience, real snacks, and real Christmas hats that were only slightly appreciated. Thank you Ella & Reagan.

Every crooked hat, side-eye glance, and “why are you doing this to me?” expression is 100% authentic. No filters. No edits. Just holiday spirit, horse style.

Because nothing says Christmas at the farm like horses in dollar store hats.