Herd of Hope Horse Rescue

09/24/2024

A few days ago I was contacted about a donkey with severe allergies and sores whose owner wasn’t able to continue caring for him. She did the right thing and reached out to ask for help. Not having space at my facility, I reached out to a very reputable donkey rescue called Little Long Ears. After some coordinating and phone calls, Henry was able to get to his new home today. His skin will get taken care of and once he’s been medically cleared he will get to meet some new donkey friends. His old owner will get to see updates of him and he will get to live at a beautiful donkey sanctuary for the rest of his life. I love a happy ending ❤️

09/06/2024

Oden likes to make friends with everyone… and if you get close enough… he will groom your t**h for you 😆

09/02/2024

Hot days are for napping and being nosy! Stay cool everyone ☀️

03/02/2024

Rescue cats are just as much a part of our barn family as our rescue horses 🥰

12/11/2023

Help us collect toys for dogs in need!

This year for Christmas we decided to collect items for Pitties Love Peace to help support, and keep the animals comfortable as they await their new homes. You all know how much we love dogs in this office. If you would like to donate, we will have this drop-off box at our office during our normal business hours.

💙Here is a link to their Amazon wish list:

https://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/36G6BDKQC38JC

We thank you in advance for your kindness 🐾 🎄
Drop-off location:
101 N pointe blvd Lancaster PA 17601 suite 201

09/17/2023

Our little goober Linus… making us laugh as always 🥰

08/10/2023

Just the two nosiest minis around 🥰

07/27/2023

The nuggets got new hot pink halters today and of course they look adorable in them 🥰

07/20/2023

“I kept my horse”… I feel this in every bone of my body 💓 this is how it should be …

We rode many miles, won many shows, and we spent hundreds of hours side by side.
Now you’re old, you’re retired, and you’re my old man.

I kept my horse when he went lame- every damn time.

I kept my horse when I fell off - it wasn’t his fault anyways.

I kept my horse when I thought it shouldn’t be this hard- I didn’t know that’s how I would learn.

I kept my horse when he told me he couldn’t be ridden anymore - because I know compassion.

I kept my horse when I moved away for college and struggled with time- because he’s family.

I kept my horse when I was broke- because sometimes times are tough.

I kept my horse when he couldn’t jump high and run fast because I could see that he still would try if If I asked but he shouldn’t.

I kept my horse when I bought a new one- 3 actually, because he’s irreplaceable.

I kept my horse when I wished I had room for one that was sound- because I owe it to him.

I kept my horse when he was costing me more money to feed then any of my riding horses, because money isn’t everything.

When his legs had enough- and all he could bare to carry was his own weight, I still kept my horse.
When his career as a riding horse was over- I knew I had to keep my horse.

No one owes this horse a retirement except for me, and shame on anyone who selfishly convinces themselves otherwise. I owe him so much more for what he has done for me, but I plan to try and make it up to him when he has nothing more to offer me.

Because that’s how it should be be ❤️

- author unknown

06/19/2023

Three of our bonded rescues are looking for a forever pasture to call their own. We thought we had found a forever home for them but life happens and the situation has changed. These three are pasture sound and sweet as can be. They need to stay together as they are a family. If you’re able to offer these deserving babies a place to live, please message me. I’m hoping with all my 💓 that we can find them an amazing home.

05/23/2023

Still looking for the right home for these adorable minis…mom and daughter. They are very sweet and easy to handle. They do need a dry lot to be turned out in. Please message me if you can give these two a home together 💓

We are a non-profit rescue dedicated to rescuing horses from abusive, neglectful situations as well as from auction slaughter line, rehabilitating, re-training, rehoming them, as well as providing sanctuary services and finding them loving forever homes.

05/03/2023

Urgent situation and I need my supporter’s help… I’m looking for a forever home for this mom and daughter mini pair ❤️ They do need a dry lot as Mom, Dee, has cushings which is controlled with meds (she will come with a years supply). Mom is in her early 20’s and her daughter, Lucy, is in her mid teens and healthy. Please message me if you’re equipped to give these two a loving forever home that they deserve. Thank you❤️

04/12/2023

The minis shed project is complete! (minus painting the wood) and I think they approve 💓now they have an area to get out of the sun ☀️

03/26/2023

Our little Linus may look innocent … but let me assure you…HE’S NOT😂 always into things and nibbling on things he shouldn’t..namely our butts when we turn around! But we love him❤️

03/12/2023

Baby Oxford went to his first show today and performed his first dressage test and was amazing 💕 I am so incredibly proud of him and how composed he was. Robyn is an amazing trainer and gave him such a positive experience. I’m so grateful for her and her expertise.
Take a chance on a rescue…to think his mom was a ”throw-a-way” horse and she was pregnant with Oxford when Penny rescued her...now look at this boy four years later 💓

02/23/2023

We had 2 wonderful individuals stop by the rescue last week and wanted to make a donation in honor of their dear friend and partner, George, who had recently passed. George was an avid horse lover and they wanted to honor his memory by having donations be made in his name. Because of their generosity, we were able to help bail this ex-Amish horse and save her from shipping to slaughter. It’s because of individuals like you who support our cause that we are able to continue to help save as many of these deserving animals as we can ❤️ I’m sure George is looking down smiling.

02/22/2023

Gus and Ragnar are two of my rescues who are living their best lives with a good friend of mine. Love getting to see their updates ❤️

02/21/2023

One of my favorite transformations … my beautiful Heartly ❤️