Starry Skies Equine Rescue and Sanctuary

04/23/2025

We saw Dr. Zauel yesterday for some exciting intakes (stay posted, new horses will be listed soon!) and also had to say goodbye to two horses, Paco and Whiskey.

Paco suffered from a sinking founder. Founder is a terrible disease, and very hard to reverse once started. We did our best, but it was not in the cards for him and his pain became too much.

Whiskey was surrendered recently. We were told she had heaves. Heaves is a relatively treatable condition. Unfortunately, she has a seriously advanced case of plural pneumonia, her lungs were filled with fluid (and fluid outside the lungs too), left her with less than 30% lung function. Unfortunately there is no cure for this (you can drain the fluid off...but it comes right back), and it progresses to suffering we could not put her through.

If you'd like to help us with their last expenses, we'd appreciate it.

04/07/2025

We have tried all of the unbreakable round bale options to no avail.

We need 6 new roundbale feeders for our pastures.

Im hoping maybe this type will last more than 7 months

I would love it if 6 people wpuld jump in and order these for us!

Buy Priefert 1 Round Bale Feeder for Horses at Tractor Supply Co. Great Customer Service.

04/05/2025

Our Easter party is TODAY!

Come out to the rescue between 11 and 2 and bring your kids! We are holding everything inside now for the rain.

Horses, candy, and easter egg hunts await!

Tag your friends!

04/03/2025

Need some extra long ears in your pasture?

Check out Elsa and Picket! These girls have been here a long time and would love to find a family of their own. They are both nervous around new people, and will need a kind and patient handler to get their best out of them.

Interested? More info: www.starryskiesequinerescueandsanctuary.com

04/02/2025

Congratulations on your adoption day Mater!

04/01/2025

Looking for something to do with your kids this Saturday?

Join us for our Easter Party themed Open Barn on Saturday, April 5th from 11am to 2pm.

Kids of all ages (and adults) welcome. This is a free event, though there is a suggested $10 donation if you take part in our easter egg hunts!

We will have a selfie station with one of our ponies, cookies and decoration supplies, hourly easter egg hunts (11, 12, 1). Easter eggs will be EMPTY and turned in for points towards prizes of your choice (candy, toys, experiences, etc - no need to come home with mountains of candy unless you want to!!). Family fun, a good way to spend a Saturday afternoon.

Invite your friends, family, and we look forward to seeing you there!

More info: www.starryskiesequinerescueandsanctuary.com

03/27/2025

Congratulations to Russell on his adoption day!

03/26/2025

Congratulations to Boo on her adoption day!

03/24/2025

Congratulations to Stivers and Challah on their adoption day!

03/23/2025

Today we welcomed Glenda, an aged percheron mare. She was surrendered by her owners who had purchased her from a 'kill' pen, only to discover she had needs beyond their capabilities. She is quite lame, and her feet haven't been trimmed in some time as she will only stand in stocks. We will get her done and see if we can help her.

Glenda's care will be expensive, so if you feel called to support her, please do.

03/23/2025

Congratulations to Phryne on her adoption day!

03/17/2025

Nick would love to join your pasture!

Nick is a approximately 22 year old belgian gelding. He is about 16.3.

Due to a arthritic stifle, Nick is not suited to riding beyond pony rides. He is suited to being very handsome in your pasture and keeping your horse company.

Interested? Check him out on our website

www.starryskiesequinerescueandsanctuary.com

03/16/2025

Alma is ready for her forever home!

Alma is a morgan type, 16hh, 2010 model.

So sweet and easy going, gets along with everyone. Due to her soundness issues she is suited for pasture life and walk rides.

Interested in this gorgeous girl? Check her out on our website

www.starryskiesequinerescueandsanctuary.com

03/13/2025

Okay. Some kid NEEDS this pony.

Boo is 15 years old, 12.3hh-13hh pony mare. She is blind in one eye and therefore can take a minute to catch. Shes a good pony. The kids Love riding her. She's safe, she has great buttons, and she will walk trot canter, get her leads and has jumped 2 foot courses with single jumps of 2'3". Not spooky, not mareish, rides on a snaffle or halter. Rides ba****ck. Perfect first pony type.

More info: www.starryskiesequinerescueandsanctuary.com

03/12/2025

This handsome gentleman still needs a home.

Russell is a 2002 standardbred gelding. He is a solid boy, about 15.1hh. He's overall pretty healthy besides a bit of age appropriate arthritis that doesn't bother him and one blind eye (you'd never know).

Russell is SAFE. For trails, for arena riding, for solo rides down the road. Gets along with everybody. No vices at all. No spook to him. Will ride for anyone with a pulse.

We get inquiries all the time for safe, trail horse type geldings. Russell is 23. I know. But he has a ton of life left in him to give to a family.

If you can see past age, and need something safe, solid, sweet, and easy - reach out about Russell.

More info: www.starryskiesequinerescueandsanctuary.com

03/08/2025

Congratulations Indy on your adoption day!

03/08/2025

Happy adoption day, Wendy!

02/28/2025

Today, we had Nickel seen by our vet.

Unfortunately, our suspicions of repeated founder appeared true. His coffin bone had rotated, degraded, and the bone was dissolving. Sadly, once the condition has progressed to this point, it is irreversible and excruciating.

We let him go peacefully this morning, after a belly full of sweet feed.

Sometimes we can give a horse a new future. Sometimes, all we can do is prevent a future filled with pain.