Draft Gratitude

09/25/2025

09/24/2025

Maebee’s story is a little different from most of our residents. While many of our horses arrive here after years of hard work, Maebee’s journey took a turn much earlier. As a foal, she suffered a joint infection that was not treated appropriately. Because of that, she was left with permanent damage.

The good news? Maebee gets around just fine. She can run, play, and enjoy life—but she won’t ever be a riding horse or pull heavy loads. Instead, her future is all about fun, friendship, and being the companion she was meant to be.

And fun is something Maebee has plenty of! She’s a younger Belgian mare with a bright, curious personality. She’s friendly, playful, and just enough of a troublemaker to keep everyone smiling. If there’s a way to sneak an extra treat or stir up a little harmless mischief, Maebee will find it.

Recently, she even went off to “school” to learn some basic horse manners. She came back a bit more polished but still full of that same sparkle and s***k that makes her so lovable.

Now, Maebee is ready for her next adventure. She’s available to an approved home where she can be a companion horse—a best buddy for another horse or a cherished friend for someone who simply loves her for who she is.

Until that special home comes along, Maebee will keep lighting up the barn with her playful ways and big Belgian heart.

09/15/2025

Bert, The Queen, and Pam.

09/13/2025

Dolly wondering what on earth a drone was! LOL

09/09/2025

Bert has such a pretty face!

09/08/2025

Royal is a big, sturdy Belgian mare who knows exactly who she is. She’s in her late teens, maybe early twenties, with a large frame and a presence that’s impossible to miss.

She’s not dramatic about it—she just carries herself like she’s seen plenty of life and knows how she likes things done.

Royal knows what she likes and what she doesn’t.

Needles? Absolutely not.

Treats? Yes, please.

Grooming? She’ll tolerate it with patience, though she’d never pretend it’s her favorite part of the day.

What she loves most is her routine. She knows it inside and out, and there’s a calmness in her when things happen just the way she expects. Breakfast at the right time, turnout with her buddies, evening hay—life feels right when it follows the rhythm she knows so well.

Royal is steady, predictable in the best way, and full of those little quirks that make her who she is. She doesn’t need to be the center of attention to leave her mark—just by being herself, she brings a calm kind of comfort to the barn.

09/07/2025

Off they go… probably in search of more hay or a good spot to roll in the dirt. Retirement goals, draft horse style. 🐴✨

09/05/2025

From Bandit's new mom:

My reason for adopting Bandit was my dad unexpectedly passed away in December of 2024. I’ve always wanted a horse. I kept looking on your page bc I was just absolutely drawn to Draft Horses. How they are used and then abused is unimaginable to me. So I wanted to give that one special horse (my horse) a life to be spoiled. I also love rescuing special needs animals. This is why I or maybe we chose each other. Bandit is absolutely the best, sweetest horse that I have ever met. His personality is coming out and is living his best life right now.

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