North Star Run Equine Retirement Farm

North Star Run Equine Retirement Farm North Star Run is a family owned and operated Equine Retirement Farm nestled on 135 Acres in Statesville, North Carolina.

Look at these adorable kittens! You need one! Great barn cats. We have absolutely no mice in our barn or feed rooms. Or,...
07/02/2025

Look at these adorable kittens! You need one! Great barn cats. We have absolutely no mice in our barn or feed rooms. Or, have them come live indoors with you as part of the family. They are ready to be someone’s best friend. Come adopted one or maybe two The best part is they are FREE. We just want them to have good homes.

It’s time to celebrate. 🎉 Othello turns 29 today! Erin made sure he was treated like a king including his favorite treat...
07/01/2025

It’s time to celebrate. 🎉

Othello turns 29 today! Erin made sure he was treated like a king including his favorite treats.

Fun facts about Othello…
He came to us in 2022 from south Florida, where he was a barn favorite. He is like a wise old man, (he has the gray hair to prove it), steady and predictable. He is the herd boss wherever he goes, but with a gentle strength that all the other horses respect. His nick name around here is Odie 1. !

Here’s to many more healthy and happy years in retirement!

Here’s a few fun facts from his mom~

He is a Dutch warmblood
He was born in the Netherlands
He loves to be the boss
His greatest ambition was to be living out in a pasture full of his friends that he could be the boss of
He loves being groomed
He was an accomplished escape artist
He tolerated being a dressage horse, but really just wanted to be a pasture pet
He loves people!

Othello, we are honored to have you here at North Star Run! Heather, thank you for entrusting us with your boy!





Missed one…Tilly, Meredian and Larissa!
07/01/2025

Missed one…Tilly, Meredian and Larissa!

May and June photo dump! 
07/01/2025

May and June photo dump!





06/29/2025

A few of our geldings enjoying the sprinkler on a hot day.

06/29/2025

We are growing again! 👏

Last night we welcomed #28!

This is Equinox, aka “Nox”. A big, beautiful gelding from Naples, Florida. He is kind, confident and is showing us he does change very well. He had a peaceful first night here at the farm.

After two weeks of quarantine, he will be joining one of our gelding herds.

Thank you, Claire for entrusting us with your sweet boy!

Please help us welcome Nox to North Star Run. 🙌❤️







All because we have fantastic, competent & reliable people to help at the farm, we were able to take a week off and spen...
06/04/2025

All because we have fantastic, competent & reliable people to help at the farm, we were able to take a week off and spend time with our extended family.

The White family gets together every other year at the Outer Banks. All 27 people under one roof. 😅 For many, that would be too much! Not for us. We are abundantly thankful for our family. They support us and cheer us on from afar as we continue to grow this business that we love so much! Thank you! 🥰

A big shout out to Kyla, Erin and Kyle for keeping our horses safe, happy and healthy while we were gone. We couldn’t do it without you. 

Here’s our big, amazing family! Aren’t they the best?




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05/19/2025

It’s so cool how every horse has their own God-given personality. Boogie is likely the most photographed horse on the farm, only because he is the most curious horse at NSR. If we are working in the pasture, he is the first to be over our shoulder, wanting to know how he can help.


05/17/2025

This was a few years ago. All in a matter of minutes, I second guessed all of my life choices.

I think I actually tried to give my resignation to management, but they had to remind me that I am part of management.

Then, if I remember correctly, I immediately told my husband I was ready to move to a high-rise condo in the city!

I love just about every aspect of this job, but this certainly isn’t one of them!

05/05/2025

Happy horses!

05/05/2025

Okay-here’s the answers from last nights video.

1- Ninja- former Racehorse
2- Cocobolo- Endurance
3- Galaxy- Mustang
4- Gypsy- Lesson horse
5- Tilly- Jumper
6- Larissa- dressage







03/29/2025

This video doesn’t seem like much, but this represents weeks in the making.

These two horses have trust issues. They are sweet, yet fearful of humans. Their typical MO was to walk away with the slightest pressure of a human coming in their direction.

Through consistent, baby steps, they realized she did not have an agenda. Her purpose was to “just be” with them, no strings attached.

Jenni, you’re the best!

More videos in the comments.

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28625

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