05/14/2026
🌟 Luna — Ready for Her Next Chapter 🌟
Luna is a 22‑year‑old, 16HH off‑the‑track Thoroughbred who has spent the last several months settling in with us and showing us just how kind, affectionate, and people‑oriented she truly is. We’ve tried so hard to get a good picture of her, but she has made it abundantly clear that she is not the most photogenic member of the herd. What she lacks in camera readiness, she more than makes up for with goofy expressions and a knack for keeping us laughing.
Luna came to us after being placed through another rescue, so we’re uncertain about her history. We do know that at some point she experienced a tendon injury in a hind leg, though we don’t know when it occurred or which leg was affected. The people at that rescue shared that Luna made it clear she was not happy being saddled, and they ultimately chose not to attempt riding her. Her reaction may have stemmed from an unpleasant past experience under saddle, possible discomfort related to her prior injury, a pinched nerve, improper saddle fit, or just plain sassiness. We want to be upfront that Luna could potentially be rideable with veterinary clearance, patience, and a firm but KIND hand—but then again she may not be.
Luna does experience some anxiety in a stall, but she’s been making steady progress as we work with her on confidence, grooming, and ground manners. She genuinely tries to please and responds beautifully to calm, consistent handling.
She also thrives in the company of other horses and settles best when she has equine friends nearby. She gets along well in turnout and enjoys being part of a herd, making her a wonderful fit for a home with social horses.
Luna does have a racing tattoo on her lip, but it’s extremely blurry, and we haven’t been able to gather any additional information from it. We’ve only loaded her on a trailer once, and she handled it like a pro.
She is up to date on vaccinations, and her hoof care is current, so she’s ready for the next step in her journey.
If you’d like to learn more about Luna, we’d love to talk with you. Call Ashley Rulli with Second Chance Equine Association at 724-954-7904. Serious inquiries only please. 💛🐴
