February Star Sanctuary & Adoptions

07/02/2025

Sometimes, life gets in the way… No matter the reason you need to surrender or donate your horse, we’re here to help. 🐴 We know you love them like family and so do we. You can rest easy knowing that your horse will receive the best care while at our sanctuary. 💞 Depending on the circumstances of your horse, they will either live out their days right here at our sanctuary, or be adopted into a loving forever home. 🐎 We do everything we can to make sure that every adopted horse goes to the perfect home for them, including extensive pre-adoption checks and check-ups after adoption. Also, we require an adopted horse be returned to our sanctuary if, for any reason, things just aren’t working out. If it’s time for you to make that difficult, but best decision for your horse, don’t hesitate. Complete our surrender form and we'll take the reins. 📲 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/18av6mdqmBRhda9KLtsg8lm1BvGhbCCHsjk_bHkLDLCw

07/02/2025

Our friends at United Horse Coalition put this together and has so many great tips and points if you think you see neglect.

If you see a horse in poor condition or questionable circumstances, you may wonder whether to contact animal control or another authority. The UHC has created a guide on how to recognize and report abuse and neglect.

07/01/2025

The handsome mischief ❤️🐴

07/01/2025

We have a stunner searching for her new home! Is it with you? 😃 Meet Elira... 🐴😍 She's an elegant, 10 year old , with competitive experience in dressage and eventing. 🐎 Due to injuries incurred before arriving here, and her success in our training program, we believe she'll be best as a trail rider with very light riding prospects. 🏇 Elira isn't just eye-catching, she's a real sweetie, too! 💗 If you think she's the bay beauty for your barn, inquire to adopt: 📲 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/18xUsJlZzlMsxP9mir40YNE2AiwYMy3qqg9EGa7awxw4

Elira Listing: 🐴📲 https://www.myrighthorse.org/available-horses/mare-thoroughbred-from-knoxville-elira

07/01/2025

It's Mane Monday and we're continuing our deep dive on the root causes that necessitate equine rescue and sanctuary.

One reason equines end up in transition is that their guardians can no longer care for them. Aside from offering them safety in sanctuary or working to rehome them, many sanctuaries and rescues offer "safety net" programs that help keep horses in their homes. These are things like low/no-cost veterinary care, hay banks, transport services and more.

These services allow guardians to get back on their feet, keep their horse, and alleviates capacity constraints for the rescue.

Our friends at The Homes for Horses Coalition have put together a fantastic list of these services: https://homesforhorses.org/resources/grants/owner-assistance-programs/

06/30/2025

Today is the day! 🚨 Our deadline to reach $500 in donations in the last 2 weeks of June is here. 💸 If you haven't yet donated to the life saving care we provide to nearly 600 and each year, do so today! 🐴🐱 Your generous support will go directly to veterinary costs, food, hay and much more. We thank you for your support of our 501(c)(3) rescue, and ask that you please share our info with your animal loving family and friends. 🙏📲

Direct Link: 📲 https://link.clover.com/urlshortener/gH8JKQ

Website: 💻 https://februarystarsanctuary.com/ -8e92-406d-8395-d1091ec0af75

Mail: 📬 Check made payable to February Star Sanctuary, mailed to 3910 Ausherman Rd., Knoxville, MD 21758

06/29/2025

Midnight Star living up to his name 🌚🌟

06/28/2025

Did someone say boopable?! 😂

06/28/2025

We welcomed Jagger yesterday he is an 18 year old quarter horse. He is a retired rodeo horse.

06/28/2025

Yesterday the farrier trimmed several of the horses. Pictured Charlie 🐴❤️

06/27/2025

With in full swing, it's important to remember the many ways in which we can help stay comfortable this time of year. 🐴 Fly masks are key in not only protecting the face of a horse from insects, but also from harmful UV rays. 🪰 They can also help keep dust and debris out of their eyes, which can be especially important when traveling or experiencing dry summer weather. Be sure to keep your horses safe and comfortable this season! 🌞