The Barefoot Ranch: Manitoba Horse Rescue & Sanctuary

08/25/2025

We did it! 🎉🐴

A huge thank you to Susanne and Karen for helping us reach our goal—Jake and I are heading out tomorrow morning to pick up these beautiful babies! 💕🚙

We can’t wait to get them home, get them vetted 🩺, and have their hooves trimmed 🐾. This wouldn’t have been possible without the incredible support from all of you.

We want to personally thank:
Nicole, Mary, Roberta, Susanne, Karen, Samantha, Colleen, Gale, George and everyone who donated through Facebook (it’s a bit tricky to see all the names, but please know we appreciate you!).

We’ll keep you posted on our journey with these two horses—thank you for being part of it! ❤️

08/24/2025

🚨 Rescue Mission – We Need Your Help TODAY 🚨

Friends, you’ve already helped us get halfway to our goal for this urgent rescue mission, and we are SO grateful 🙏🐴. But we’re not there yet—and time is running short.

Two beautiful Quarter Horses up in Northern Manitoba are in need of immediate help. Their owners tried to find them a new home, but things didn’t work out. Now, they’re at risk of having nowhere safe to go. We’ve been asked to step in, and we must leave Monday to bring them to safety. 💛

We already have part of the funds thanks to your incredible support from our last post—but long-distance transport, vet checks, and farrier care mean we’re still short. These horses deserve love, safety, and a second chance, and together, we can make that happen. 🌟

✨ If you’ve been thinking about donating—today is the day. Even $10, $20, $50 makes a huge difference. When we all come together, miracles happen. YOU are the heroes behind every single rescue.

Ways to Donate:
📧 E-Transfer: [email protected]
💳 PayPal: PayPal.me/barefootranch
🌐 Website: thebarefootranch.com/donate
📬 Cheque/Money Order:
The Barefoot Ranch
PO Box 934
Teulon, MB
R0C 3B0

💥 Let’s rally together, finish strong, and make sure these two souls are safe by Monday. We can’t do this without you. 💥

Thank you for being their lifeline ❤️

The Barefoot Ranch Inc. is a registered charity in Manitoba. Donations over $20 are eligible for a tax-deductible receipt.

🚨 Rescue Update & New Urgent Mission 🚨

Hey friends, I want to clear up some confusion and share what’s been happening behind the scenes at The Barefoot Ranch 🐴💛

Recently, we posted about rescuing two horses and two ponies, and some of you generously donated to help make that happen 🙏. Here's what unfolded:

✨ The two horses ended up staying with their original owners—thanks to their grown children stepping in to care for them and cover costs. This is the ideal outcome, and we’re so grateful it worked out that way!

🐎 The ponies are still waiting—we haven’t been able to reach the person who asked for help, so that rescue is on hold.

But now… we’ve been asked to help two other beautiful Quarter Horses way up in Northern Manitoba. Their original owners rehomed them thinking it was the perfect fit, but sadly, the new owners reached out saying it’s not working out and they need them picked up ASAP 😢. The original owners are heartbroken and unable to retrieve them.

💥 We’ve been asked to step in urgently and plan to head out Monday to bring them to safety.

💸 While we’ll be using the funds already donated for the previous rescues, the distance, transport, and vet/farrier care mean we’re still short on what’s needed to give these horses the second chance they deserve.

🌟 This is where YOU come in.

If you can help—even a little—it makes a huge difference. You are the heroes behind every rescue we do. We truly can’t do this without you.

Ways to Donate:
📧 E-Transfer: [email protected]
💳 PayPal: PayPal.me/barefootranch
🌐 Website: thebarefootranch.com/donate
📬 Cheque/Money Order:
The Barefoot Ranch
PO Box 934
Teulon, MB
R0C 3B0

Thank you for helping us give these beautiful souls the love, safety, and care they deserve 🐴❤️

The Barefoot Ranch Inc. Is a registered charity in Manitoba, all donations over $20 are eligible for an income tax deductible charitable donation receipt.

08/24/2025

2.5 more hours to get your donations in to have them matched by our anonymous benefactor! This is how to get a bigger band for your buck! You folks ard the heroes for these two beautiful horses 🐎 ❤️ 🙏❤️

🚨 Rescue Update & New Urgent Mission 🚨

Hey friends, I want to clear up some confusion and share what’s been happening behind the scenes at The Barefoot Ranch 🐴💛

Recently, we posted about rescuing two horses and two ponies, and some of you generously donated to help make that happen 🙏. Here's what unfolded:

✨ The two horses ended up staying with their original owners—thanks to their grown children stepping in to care for them and cover costs. This is the ideal outcome, and we’re so grateful it worked out that way!

🐎 The ponies are still waiting—we haven’t been able to reach the person who asked for help, so that rescue is on hold.

But now… we’ve been asked to help two other beautiful Quarter Horses way up in Northern Manitoba. Their original owners rehomed them thinking it was the perfect fit, but sadly, the new owners reached out saying it’s not working out and they need them picked up ASAP 😢. The original owners are heartbroken and unable to retrieve them.

💥 We’ve been asked to step in urgently and plan to head out Monday to bring them to safety.

💸 While we’ll be using the funds already donated for the previous rescues, the distance, transport, and vet/farrier care mean we’re still short on what’s needed to give these horses the second chance they deserve.

🌟 This is where YOU come in.

If you can help—even a little—it makes a huge difference. You are the heroes behind every rescue we do. We truly can’t do this without you.

Ways to Donate:
📧 E-Transfer: [email protected]
💳 PayPal: PayPal.me/barefootranch
🌐 Website: thebarefootranch.com/donate
📬 Cheque/Money Order:
The Barefoot Ranch
PO Box 934
Teulon, MB
R0C 3B0

Thank you for helping us give these beautiful souls the love, safety, and care they deserve 🐴❤️

The Barefoot Ranch Inc. Is a registered charity in Manitoba, all donations over $20 are eligible for an income tax deductible charitable donation receipt.

08/23/2025

Wow! I went to do some work and came back to two amazing donations from Mary and Roberta! Thank you so much ladies! We have 10.75 more hours to get as many donations as possible for our generous benefactor to match! You folks are true heroes for these horses who have an amazing future ahead of them. ❤️🙏❤️

🚨 Rescue Update & New Urgent Mission 🚨

Hey friends, I want to clear up some confusion and share what’s been happening behind the scenes at The Barefoot Ranch 🐴💛

Recently, we posted about rescuing two horses and two ponies, and some of you generously donated to help make that happen 🙏. Here's what unfolded:

✨ The two horses ended up staying with their original owners—thanks to their grown children stepping in to care for them and cover costs. This is the ideal outcome, and we’re so grateful it worked out that way!

🐎 The ponies are still waiting—we haven’t been able to reach the person who asked for help, so that rescue is on hold.

But now… we’ve been asked to help two other beautiful Quarter Horses way up in Northern Manitoba. Their original owners rehomed them thinking it was the perfect fit, but sadly, the new owners reached out saying it’s not working out and they need them picked up ASAP 😢. The original owners are heartbroken and unable to retrieve them.

💥 We’ve been asked to step in urgently and plan to head out Monday to bring them to safety.

💸 While we’ll be using the funds already donated for the previous rescues, the distance, transport, and vet/farrier care mean we’re still short on what’s needed to give these horses the second chance they deserve.

🌟 This is where YOU come in.

If you can help—even a little—it makes a huge difference. You are the heroes behind every rescue we do. We truly can’t do this without you.

Ways to Donate:
📧 E-Transfer: [email protected]
💳 PayPal: PayPal.me/barefootranch
🌐 Website: thebarefootranch.com/donate
📬 Cheque/Money Order:
The Barefoot Ranch
PO Box 934
Teulon, MB
R0C 3B0

Thank you for helping us give these beautiful souls the love, safety, and care they deserve 🐴❤️

The Barefoot Ranch Inc. Is a registered charity in Manitoba, all donations over $20 are eligible for an income tax deductible charitable donation receipt.

08/23/2025

St Francis Xavier area

*** Edit: they are home!! Thanks for sharing!!

08/23/2025

Thank you so much Kristen and Nicole for your donations! You two are true heroes to these horses. We also have an anonymous benefactor who has agreed to match any donations received today. We would love to take advantage of this, so if you are able to help these horses with a donation, today is the day to have the biggest impact! ❤️🙏❤️

🚨 Rescue Update & New Urgent Mission 🚨

Hey friends, I want to clear up some confusion and share what’s been happening behind the scenes at The Barefoot Ranch 🐴💛

Recently, we posted about rescuing two horses and two ponies, and some of you generously donated to help make that happen 🙏. Here's what unfolded:

✨ The two horses ended up staying with their original owners—thanks to their grown children stepping in to care for them and cover costs. This is the ideal outcome, and we’re so grateful it worked out that way!

🐎 The ponies are still waiting—we haven’t been able to reach the person who asked for help, so that rescue is on hold.

But now… we’ve been asked to help two other beautiful Quarter Horses way up in Northern Manitoba. Their original owners rehomed them thinking it was the perfect fit, but sadly, the new owners reached out saying it’s not working out and they need them picked up ASAP 😢. The original owners are heartbroken and unable to retrieve them.

💥 We’ve been asked to step in urgently and plan to head out Monday to bring them to safety.

💸 While we’ll be using the funds already donated for the previous rescues, the distance, transport, and vet/farrier care mean we’re still short on what’s needed to give these horses the second chance they deserve.

🌟 This is where YOU come in.

If you can help—even a little—it makes a huge difference. You are the heroes behind every rescue we do. We truly can’t do this without you.

Ways to Donate:
📧 E-Transfer: [email protected]
💳 PayPal: PayPal.me/barefootranch
🌐 Website: thebarefootranch.com/donate
📬 Cheque/Money Order:
The Barefoot Ranch
PO Box 934
Teulon, MB
R0C 3B0

Thank you for helping us give these beautiful souls the love, safety, and care they deserve 🐴❤️

The Barefoot Ranch Inc. Is a registered charity in Manitoba, all donations over $20 are eligible for an income tax deductible charitable donation receipt.

08/22/2025

🚨 Rescue Update & New Urgent Mission 🚨

Hey friends, I want to clear up some confusion and share what’s been happening behind the scenes at The Barefoot Ranch 🐴💛

Recently, we posted about rescuing two horses and two ponies, and some of you generously donated to help make that happen 🙏. Here's what unfolded:

✨ The two horses ended up staying with their original owners—thanks to their grown children stepping in to care for them and cover costs. This is the ideal outcome, and we’re so grateful it worked out that way!

🐎 The ponies are still waiting—we haven’t been able to reach the person who asked for help, so that rescue is on hold.

But now… we’ve been asked to help two other beautiful Quarter Horses way up in Northern Manitoba. Their original owners rehomed them thinking it was the perfect fit, but sadly, the new owners reached out saying it’s not working out and they need them picked up ASAP 😢. The original owners are heartbroken and unable to retrieve them.

💥 We’ve been asked to step in urgently and plan to head out Monday to bring them to safety.

💸 While we’ll be using the funds already donated for the previous rescues, the distance, transport, and vet/farrier care mean we’re still short on what’s needed to give these horses the second chance they deserve.

🌟 This is where YOU come in.

If you can help—even a little—it makes a huge difference. You are the heroes behind every rescue we do. We truly can’t do this without you.

Ways to Donate:
📧 E-Transfer: [email protected]
💳 PayPal: PayPal.me/barefootranch
🌐 Website: thebarefootranch.com/donate
📬 Cheque/Money Order:
The Barefoot Ranch
PO Box 934
Teulon, MB
R0C 3B0

Thank you for helping us give these beautiful souls the love, safety, and care they deserve 🐴❤️

The Barefoot Ranch Inc. Is a registered charity in Manitoba, all donations over $20 are eligible for an income tax deductible charitable donation receipt.

08/21/2025

08/21/2025

💥 💥 Volunteer Opportunity 💥💥

We are looking for some amazing volunteers to join us at our August Open House! Be working the petting zoo, or pony rides or even the games!

Email: [email protected]

08/21/2025

🐴🦶 Healthy Hooves, Happy Animals! 🦶🐴
Strong hooves are the foundation of comfort and mobility for your horses and livestock. Keep an eye out for these common problems:
➡️ Thrush — A smelly bacterial infection
➡️ Hoof Abscesses — Painful pockets of infection
➡️ Cracks & Splits — Weak spots that can cause discomfort
➡️ White Line Disease — Separation of hoof layers
➡️ Laminitis — Inflammation causing severe pain
Prevention is easier than treatment! Try these tips:
✔️ Clean and pick hooves regularly
✔️ Avoid wet, muddy areas—keep hooves dry
✔️ Schedule routine trims with a farrier
✔️ Provide balanced nutrition for strong hoof growth
✔️ Maintain clean pastures and stalls
Signs your animal may need help: limping, heat in the hoof, or unpleasant odors. If you notice any of these, contact us promptly for care.
Let’s keep those hooves healthy and your animals moving strong! 🐎🐄

08/20/2025

Our August Open House is just days away!! We will also have a few vendors joining as well!! Let’s make this the biggest event for the summer!!