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The Equine Sanctuary is a 501(c3) where once forgotten and unwanted Racehorses are transformed into powerful healers, providing educational tools, therapeutic experiences, and solace to US veterans, children, and those in need of healing.

This Christmas, our hearts are filled with gratitude for you—a cherished member of our community who shares our vision o...
24/12/2024

This Christmas, our hearts are filled with gratitude for you—a cherished member of our community who shares our vision of health, harmony, and hope for a brighter world.

The holidays remind us of the sacred responsibility we carry—not only to care for ourselves but to extend compassion to others, uplift those who are struggling, and cherish the lives we are entrusted with, both human and animal.

At The Equine Sanctuary, forgotten racehorses find new purpose as powerful healers, offering comfort and transformation to veterans, children, and families in need. Together, we are part of something extraordinary—a movement of love and compassion that reaches far beyond what we can see.

As you celebrate this sacred season, may you find moments of quiet reflection, meaningful connection, and profound joy. Remember the light you carry within and the incredible difference you make in the world around you. Your kindness, resilience, and hope are gifts this world needs more than ever.

From all of us at The Equine Sanctuary, we wish you and your loved ones—two- and four-legged alike—a Christmas filled with joy, peace, and blessings. Thank you for being part of this incredible journey.

With heartfelt gratitude and love,
The Equine Sanctuary Team

🌟 A Sacred Bond, A Divine Trust 🌟Don’t ever believe you truly own a horse.... You never did—and you never will.They are ...
19/12/2024

🌟 A Sacred Bond, A Divine Trust 🌟

Don’t ever believe you truly own a horse.... You never did—and you never will.

They are gifts from God.
God entrusts you with the care of one of His most precious creations, allowing you the honor to be their steward—for joy and solace

At The Equine Sanctuary, we carry this sacred responsibility every day. We rescue unwanted racehorses, offering them not only a second chance at life but a chance to heal and uplift others.

Through their transformation, they become instruments of grace, helping U.S. Veterans, children, and families find hope and peace.

We do our very best to ensure when their time comes...that these beautiful horses are returned to God in better shape than when they were entrusted to us.

The Equine Sanctuary is a journey of stewardship and healing, one horse, one heart, one stride at a time.

🐾 Be Your Dog’s Hero! 🐾As a devoted canine steward, your mission is simple: to help your beloved pup live their happiest...
14/12/2024

🐾 Be Your Dog’s Hero! 🐾
As a devoted canine steward, your mission is simple: to help your beloved pup live their happiest, healthiest, and most fulfilling life. 🐕💖

Your dog thrives on:
✨ Daily playtime and exercise
✨ Adventures and bonding time with YOU
✨ Feeling safe, loved, and cared for by their pack—aka their favorite human (that’s YOU!)

Dogs are beautifully transparent; their loyalty is limitless, and their love is pure. All they want is YOU and the love you give them—that’s the key to their joy and well-being. 💕

Want to take their health to the next level? Add TerraOceana’s Canine Power for Life to their daily routine. Our products are packed with certified organic nutrients designed to support their vitality, promote longevity, and ensure your furry family member stays happy, healthy, and full of life for years to come.

Because they deserve nothing less than your best.

PS: proceeds from this company are donated to support The Equine Sanctuary and our programs!

Today, your kindness on Giving Tuesday can make an extraordinary difference.At The Equine Sanctuary, we give forgotten &...
03/12/2024

Today, your kindness on Giving Tuesday can make an extraordinary difference.

At The Equine Sanctuary, we give forgotten & unwanted racehorses a second chance. These incredible animals, once discarded, are transformed into powerful therapy partners, offering healing, comfort, and hope to:

🐴 U.S. Veterans navigating the scars of war
🐴 Children in need of solace and connection
🐴 Families searching for emotional healing

Through your generosity, we provide these horses with care, love, and purpose—and they, in turn, transform countless lives.

🌟 How You Can Help 🌟

Every dollar you give today provides critical resources for our horses, from shelter and rehabilitation to therapeutic programs for those in need. Together, we create ripples of healing for humans and animals alike.

Your support doesn’t just save a horse—it creates a lifeline for someone longing to heal. Let’s make this Giving Tuesday a day of transformation and hope.

Thank you for believing in the magic of second chances.

Together, we’re changing lives—one stride at a time.

💖 Donate Today and Be the Difference 💖 link in comments

To all our Veterans- 2 and four legged… We thank you for your service and sacrifice for this country🇱🇷🐎🙏
11/11/2024

To all our Veterans- 2 and four legged… We thank you for your service and sacrifice for this country🇱🇷🐎🙏

27/10/2024

Could not have said it better….

To risk another chance on connection, to open your heart to trust again, and maybe even to love again...especially yours...
25/09/2024

To risk another chance on connection, to open your heart to
trust again, and maybe even to love again...especially yourself, takes a courage few can truly understand.

After being shattered by betrayal or pain, the thought of vulnerability feels like stepping into the unknown, with no guarantee of safety.

Yet, it's in this very risk, in choosing to trust once more, that real healing begins. To love again, to believe in yourself again, is a radical act of hope.

It’s proof that no matter how deep the scars, the heart has an infinite capacity to heal, to grow, and to embrace the beauty of life again.

There is a profound bravery in the choice to turn your deepest wounds into triumphs. To rise from the ashes of betrayal,...
24/09/2024

There is a profound bravery in the choice to turn your deepest wounds into triumphs. To rise from the ashes of betrayal, abandonment, abuse, and trauma, and say, "I will not be defined by my pain.”

It takes extraordinary courage to face the darkest parts of your soul, to transform heartbreak into strength, and to rewrite your story. True healing begins when you choose to reclaim your power and rebuild what was broken.

That is the essence of resilience. That is the essence of triumph.

Jewel - An Unwanted Racehorse's Story: Part 2 - A Divine Date with Destiny"Hello again... my name is now Jewel, and I wa...
08/09/2024

Jewel - An Unwanted Racehorse's Story: Part 2 - A Divine Date with Destiny

"Hello again... my name is now Jewel, and I want to share more of my story—a story of survival, hope, and the light that finally found me in the end...which has become a new beginning...

I remember the first time I was led into a stall at just two years old. It became my entire world—a small box of 3 walls and a gate, where the only view I had was a never-ending parade of horses and people passing by in the aisle way. Every morning I’d be taken out, groomed, bathed, and trained. There was this machine they called a 'hot walker,' a contraption that made me walk in endless circles. I tried to be patient, I really did. But I always preferred the company of my own thoughts—dreaming of freedom—so I resisted that dang machine and most people...I became known as the difficult one... but, as difficult as I was... I sure could run... and most importantly to them...I would win!

I always knew when Race Days for me were near. The air grew thick with tension, the humans around me buzzing with anxious energy that seeped into my skin. I was jittery & anxious by nature, but on Race Day, I could escape...I could run—run until my legs burned and my chest heaved, until the world blurred, and all the fear and uncertainty faded behind me. Whether I won or not, that night I’d sleep deeply, too tired to let my worries keep me awake.

But then the days after would come—the soreness, the tightness in my muscles, the ache deep in my bones and my hooves throbbed. And just when I thought I might have found some comfort at one track, just as I got used to the rhythm of things, I’d be loaded into a trailer and off we’d go to yet another racetrack, another place that didn’t feel like home. Always moving. Always wondering if I’d see familiar faces, horse or human. Often, I didn’t. Friends would vanish, replaced by new ones who would vanish in their turn.

In that world, it wasn’t easy to trust anyone. People came and went, sometimes kind, sometimes rough, and I learned to guard my heart. I longed for connection, for someone who would stay by my side, someone who could understand the heart that beat wildly beneath my chest. But instead, I found myself growing more aggressive, pushing away those who saw me as a burden. No one wanted to care for me anymore, except I could run... and win for them.... but, I had dreams, though. Oh, I had dreams.

I dreamed of a life where the sun kissed my face, where I could feel the rain without a halter & lead line or bridle holding me back. I dreamed of roaming endless fields of grass, the wind tosseling my mane, and the sound of birds singing their carefree songs.

I dreamed of being free. Not racing, not running for someone else’s thrill, but simply living and running for the sheer joy of being alive. But that dream seemed so distant, like a star too far to ever touch.

Until one day... fate stepped in.

I was taken to a place they called The Equine Sanctuary, and it was there that I finally found what my heart had longed for. The walls fell away, and in their place, there was sky. Instead of machines and trailers, there were open fields and pine trees that whispered in the breeze. And for the first time in what felt like forever, I could just be. I could rest. I could heal. I could learn to trust again.

Now, when I feel the warmth of the sun or the gentle brush of wind, I am reminded that my dreams were not in vain. My journey, long and difficult, led me to the freedom I always believed in, even when the world told me to stop dreaming.

But I need your help to keep this dream alive—not just for me, but for so many others like me. Horses who are still stuck in that endless cycle, who need a sanctuary, a place to rest and heal.

With your support, we can give them the life they deserve—a life of peace, love, and freedom and a second chance.

Will you help us continue this journey of hope?

With gratitude,
Jewel – once an unwanted racehorse, now free and loved."

" I once had a name celebrated at the racetracks, a name shouted by eager crowds. But now, I go by Jewel - like the myt...
04/09/2024

" I once had a name celebrated at the racetracks, a name shouted by eager crowds. But now, I go by Jewel - like the mythical unicorn from C. S. Lewis' Chronicles of Narnia - he was kind and gentle when he chose to be, yet always a fierce warrior.

But my journey wasn't always a tale of valor & grace. The world I knew before this Sanctuary was a brutal one, where kindness was a language I never learned, and trusting humans was a luxury I could not afford.

I became a very dangerous horse to handle .... as Fear & Fury became my armor.

However, I am beginning to heal. I am learning what it means to be truly seen & heard, to be loved, to trust and heal on a deeper level than I ever imagined possible and as time passes, I am learning to help humans heal as well."
Jewel - unwanted racehorse

The Equine Sanctuary is where once forgotten Racehorses are transformed into powerful healers, providing therapy and solace to US veterans and members of the community.

When you support The Equine Sanctuary, your generosity creates a lifetime -

You are becoming part of a larger mission. A mission where many horses like Jewel , veterans, and those who bear their own scars, can recover hope and healing.

Together, we are rewriting their futures.

Together, we are rebuilding lives .

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The Equine Sanctuary

In 2000, The Equine Sanctuary opened its doors for several special horses. Two of them, Adalenia and the Black Breeze, our Muses, provide an ongoing inspiration to all of us.

The Equine Sanctuary is a non-profit organization that began it's mission in Ojai, Ca. Later adding locations in Santa Barbara, Ca., the Santa Ynez Valley in Ca. and as of 2018, a location in Colorado as well. We also have various locations throughout the country where many of our adoptable horses are fostered.

We specialize in the care of the professional polo, sport or race horse who once injured, find themselves in circumstances where there is no longer sufficient time or money for their continued care.

Most of these horses are unsuitable for placement with non-professionals. They often require extensive veterinary care and are at high risk of being shipped over the borders to a Canadian or Mexican slaughter-house for export to European and Asian countries for human consumption.