SFS Equine Rescue

SFS Equine Rescue SFS Equine Rescue is a 501(c)(3) organization that provides rescue, rehabilitation and sanctuary. Toby was just a baby at only 18 months old when I found him.

Safe From Slaughter Equine Rescue (SFSER) is here to prove that a kill-pen or auction ring does not have to be an ending for all horses. Through education, awareness, and rescue we CAN make this happen! Thousands and thousands of beautiful, healthy, sound, and sane horses from the United States are slaughtered every year through exportation into Mexico and Canada. It's one of our country's most de

pressing and well hidden secrets. Through awareness and a strengthened rescue network we can offer these beautiful, majestic creatures homes and safe haven. I would like to take the time to share what started this journey and fueled my passion for rescued horses. Three very special horses are the reason this organization has come to be. My very first rescued horse was named Toby, back when I was only 11 years. Toby was muddy, dirty and ignored in a small mud-filled round pen. His hooves had been so damaged from being allowed to stay in those conditions that he required a lot of extensive farrier care. He was my companion, friend, and family member for more than 23 years. Toby passed away in November of 2013, which was devastating to me. Fast forward to 2016 and I am still missing Toby but I want to do more than simply save one life. I have to do more. I want to help many horses. But how? Where do I start? Then, one night while I am browsing Facebook, I come across a post of these beautiful horses! Then I see the words "KILL PEN"...what? Kill Pen? These perfectly healthy horses are being slaughtered. Like many Americans, I was aware of horse slaughter but not the magnitude of which it happens. That is when it clicked....THIS is what I need to do! One of the first horses I took in was Titus, a beautiful flea-bitten grey gelding. Titus had been neglected and was underweight but the amount of potential was undeniable. Once Titus arrived home I discovered that he came with registration papers. I was always one to like the horse, not the bloodline, but I was interested in knowing his past. As I took to google and the AQHA website I discovered that Titus was bred as a cutting horse in Oklahoma. He comes from a very impressive bloodline from Doc Bar and hall of fame horse Oklahoma Star. Titus is presently gaining weight, enjoying regular feedings, and learning to accept kindness from humans again. He is the horse pictured in our cover photo. The picture was taken while he was at the kill pen. The third and final horse than really pushed this decision was Duncan. Duncan is a precious one-eyed pinto mini gelding. Duncan is one of the most affectionate, loving horses I have ever had the pleasure to meet. He loves children, other horses, and every human he meets. He never has a bad day. He loves being groomed and getting kisses. Horse slaughter does not discriminate. From racehorses, to Clydesdale, to mini horses. ALL are in danger! From yearling to senior. From horses to donkeys to mules. You will find them all at a kill pen. Ranch horses, lesson horses, and yes, even our beautiful wild mustangs. Horses have assisted us with our battles, donkeys and mules have carried our burdens, now is our time to help with their battles and burdens. A brilliant man named Albert Schweitzer once said “Think occasionally of the suffering of which you spare yourself the sight.” and that is what I am asking of you. Educate yourself about horse slaughter. Donate to help these wonderful animals so that they may have a future. Adopt a rescue. Bid on that horse at auction that is being sold by the pound. If you cannot bring a horse home, donate to save them. If you cannot donate, educate someone. There is ALWAYS something that you can do. There no such thing as too little when it comes to a life saved. And please, if ever you witness abuse, REPORT IT IMMEDIATELY!!

Who doesn’t love Scentsy? Now your order will help support SFSER! Treat yourself and your home smelling great for the ho...
12/19/2024

Who doesn’t love Scentsy? Now your order will help support SFSER! Treat yourself and your home smelling great for the holidays or share the love to someone else all while giving back to the rescue. Scan the QR code for more info ❤️🐴❤️

Our front paddocks have been in need of some cleanup, dirt work, and tree removal. We were finally able to make that hap...
12/18/2024

Our front paddocks have been in need of some cleanup, dirt work, and tree removal. We were finally able to make that happen thanks to some end of the year grants and donations! We were also able to pay off our $3300 feed bill (🥴) and make some much needed upgrades to our water well so that it can be more dependable.

This is Josie’s area. She is our precious donkey who previously foundered really badly and, while she cannot have grass, we want to keep her paddocks as comfortable as possible for her. She also graciously volunteered to supervise all of todays work.

A huge thank you to our wonderful supporters! It’s been a very tough year financially and inflation has really taken its toll but we are filled with gratitude for this amazing blessing ❤️

A big thanks to the following:

The 4 Legs Foundation

The Marianne Halle Animal Support Foundation c/o MJ Porter

Mr. & Mrs. Bruce of Baton Rouge

Cindy, Mark, and Eileen Christianson

H&R Water Well Service

D & J Dirt Work Services

A reminder of where we started just 7 months ago. From neglected to forever home. This is what rescue is all about and w...
12/17/2024

A reminder of where we started just 7 months ago. From neglected to forever home. This is what rescue is all about and why we never give up on our rescues.

💖💖Postcard from Diamond & Ruby💖💖Just look at Diamond and her new mom! Aren’t they the perfect match? 🥰Ruby has been hitt...
12/15/2024

💖💖Postcard from Diamond & Ruby💖💖

Just look at Diamond and her new mom! Aren’t they the perfect match? 🥰

Ruby has been hitting the trails too. Sweet girls!

Willow is starting to feel right at home at Red Oak Farm ❤️❤️I wish everyone could have seen her eyes light up when she ...
12/13/2024

Willow is starting to feel right at home at Red Oak Farm ❤️❤️

I wish everyone could have seen her eyes light up when she saw another Belgian. It was one of the most emotional moments of this entire journey. Sweet girl has aged 10 years since losing Cheyenne and was simply not herself no matter what adjustments we made. Seeing her spark come back by glancing at her own kind solidified the fact that we made the right decision for her.

Willow has so many new friends on the farm but is presently rooming in the pasture with the emus. She wasn’t quite sure what they were at first but they are offering her a lot of emotional support. Her pasture neighbor also happens to be the most magnificent and loving camel ever! Another creature she wasn’t quite sure of at first.

I will be able to visit Willow regularly and I’m in daily contact with her new mom, Michele. I know we have a lot of Willow friends here so please feel free to follow her progress at Red Oak.

“They come to her. They find her instinctively, the strays, the abandoned, the forgotten, the traumatized, the lost and ...
12/11/2024

“They come to her. They find her instinctively, the strays, the abandoned, the forgotten, the traumatized, the lost and wounded.

It isn't because of a sign on her door, but the love in her heart. She's a rescuer, a healer, a fosterer, a friend to animals and people.

It's her calling from above
to make it safe and love them whole. And she does.”

- Jody Doty,
Meditations and Musings by
Jody Doty (2023)

Woman animal rescue

11/28/2024

Happy Thanksgiving to all of our wonderful friends and supporters! We are forever thankful for each and every one of you 🧡🤎❤️

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11/27/2024

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💖Postcard from Diamond and Ruby💖The girls continue to settle into their new home at Bluebird Lane Farm. A crush on the r...
11/27/2024

💖Postcard from Diamond and Ruby💖

The girls continue to settle into their new home at Bluebird Lane Farm. A crush on the resident geldings, Rex and Rocky, is also blossoming. Shari says that Diamond is smitten with Rocky while Ruby has claimed Rex. Oh these girls 🤦🏼‍♀️😂

❤️❤️ ADOPTED ❤️❤️Happy Gotcha Day! Diamond and Ruby are off to their forever home!
11/23/2024

❤️❤️ ADOPTED ❤️❤️

Happy Gotcha Day! Diamond and Ruby are off to their forever home!

Titus had to see Dr. O’Neal today for some routine care. He was clearly annoyed that I would dare disrupt his morning fo...
11/22/2024

Titus had to see Dr. O’Neal today for some routine care. He was clearly annoyed that I would dare disrupt his morning for this nonsense.

💛💛 COURTESY LISTING 💛💛Disclosure: This is not a SFSER horse or affiliated with our program in any way. Please contact Ca...
11/21/2024

💛💛 COURTESY LISTING 💛💛

Disclosure: This is not a SFSER horse or affiliated with our program in any way. Please contact Cassie Darce for more information. We are just trying to help get this sweet girl into a wonderful home that can provide her with the right care and keep her out of the auction ring.

Cassie writes:
First and foremost I want to say she does have chronic laminitis. It’s best for her not to have tons of grass in the spring and no grain (she gets soaked beet pulp and soaked Timothy/ teff cubes) along with hay. She gets very little grain if any at all. (I do give her about 1/2 scoop 2 days a week). That said when I bought her she was in awful shape with her feet and I have poured blood, sweat, tears happy and sad into rehabbing her. Finally with the right farrier and correct shoeing she can be ridden lightly by adults. My kids literally At 1 &2 years old can crawl the fence and she will come stand by it so they can climb on. She won’t move unless either an adult tells her it’s ok or the kid is big enough to tell her to go lol. She has the biggest heart there is and this kills me but I’m having to sell some of our animals due to personal issues.

She’s worth so much more just knowing how well she baby sits. Before she ended up in the wrong hands she was a 2d barrel horse. My kids will get on her bare back and she will walk around the pattern with my little ones. If my older daughter gets on she trots around them.

An older girl who is an absolute baby sitter for kids? Pasture companion? She had been my shoulder to cry on and brought many of happy tears and smiles watching her with my kids. 20 year old palomino mare. ***she does require maintenance. BUT she is perfect if you are looking for something to put in your pasture for your babies to go crawl on and know she will protect and take care of them. She’s fine for light riding.

I am willing to sell her for $1200.

💖💖 Adoption Pending 💖💖So incredibly excited to announce that we just approved the BEST adoption application for Diamond ...
11/20/2024

💖💖 Adoption Pending 💖💖

So incredibly excited to announce that we just approved the BEST adoption application for Diamond and Ruby to going the Bourgoyne family!!

This is exactly the type of home we have been waiting for and both girls will know a lifetime of love! Thank you to Shari Bourgoyne and your entire beautiful family for choosing these two precious girls!

Still available! We would love to find Diamond and Ruby a home together ❤️
11/19/2024

Still available! We would love to find Diamond and Ruby a home together ❤️

11/19/2024

My mom lost absolutely everything when a fire claimed her home last November. … Kathleen Bouzaine needs your support for Help Rebuild Hope for Disabled Mom

After much thought and consideration, we spoke with our friends at Red Oak Farm to see if Willow could buddy up with the...
11/18/2024

After much thought and consideration, we spoke with our friends at Red Oak Farm to see if Willow could buddy up with their rescued Belgian, Opal, who also lost her best friend. Willow deeply misses Cheyenne and nothing that we do here at the rescue is helping her overcome that loss. We hope a change of scenery, the familiar face of her own kind, and the love provided by the Trahan’s at Red Oak will be just what she needs.

Willow spent almost all of her life working hard and deserves to live out golden years in happiness. She never knew life without Cheyenne and was surrounded by her own breed for that entire time.

Only time will tell if this move makes her happy but we are all praying that it will. Let’s hope that Willow and Opal will share a beautiful bond that will heal both of their hearts ❤️

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Diamond and Ruby enjoying their first full day at their new home, Taylor Equine at Bluebird Lane Farm!

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Griffyn loves to be freshened up. Listen closely and you can hear her little purr motor running ❤️ #animallovers #equinerescue #horserescue #rescuecat #rescuecats #cat #savegriffyn

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Ramona wants Griffyn to feel better also #sfser #animallovers #horserescue #equinerescue #cats #catrescue #feelbetter

Thank you soooo much to June and Morgan!! 🥹❤️❤️❤️❤️ #sfser #equinerescue #horserescue #animallovers #rescuehorsesofinstagram #horse #drafthorse #belgian #willow #donations

Our beautiful Kristy aka Flashy Got Even. From winners circle to kill pen to sanctuary resident. #sfser #equinerescue #horserescue #animallovers #horses #rescuehorsesofinstagram #horse #rescuehorse #ottb #ottbrescue #thoroughbred

Kass didn’t get a sponsor for todah but you know what he did get? Some amazing belly rubs from Hannah! This big guy is so lovable and affectionate! #sfser #equinerescue #horserescue #animallovers #rescuehorsesofinstagram #horses #rescuehorse #horse

No storm can stop Diamond’s fabulousness 💁🏼‍♀️ #sfser #horserescue #equinerescue #diamond #horses #animallovers

Healthy again ❤️ #diamond #ruby #sfser #horserescue #equinerescue #animallovers #rescuehorsesofinstagram #horses

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