Just A Horse Rescue and Sanctuary

Just A Horse Rescue and Sanctuary 501c3 Non-Profit Horse Rescue & Sanctuary. Promote understanding, respect, and positive animal/human connections.

MISSION STATEMENT
Provide all horses in our care a safe, respectful and natural environment to provide the care necessary for them to obtain the highest functioning level. Assist in the end of life process humanely and with dignity. A DISTINCT IDENTITY
Just A Horse Rescue and Sanctuary knows that our strength lies not only in the words we stand by but most importantly through the actions of our in

itiatives. We have a strong belief that the horse/human connection can play a significant role in overcoming personal struggles for both horses and humans. We offer this experience for those who care to explore it; from those just wanting to enjoy spending time with horses to programs who feel their clients can benefit.

08/24/2025

This is Rayna feeling totally safe with this young boy. For anyone who knows Rayna, you know she is a food ju**ie and will take any opportunity to eat fresh grass! For her to follow him without a lead and not take off for the grass at the edge of the arena, he has his intention set on what he is asking of her and because she feels safe with him she is willing to comply.

08/24/2025

So on Wednesday I was going to get Epona and just take her for an in-hand walk around the property. Well, she had other ideas and I ended up spending 40 minutes until I got her haltered. The video is just a short time of my moving her until she decided she was ready to stop. When she finally decided she was tired of moving I haltered her, led her around the pasture, then let her go. Thursday it took me about 15 minutes of moving her, haltered and led her around a bit and took her back to the herd and stood with her until she decided to leave me. Friday it took about 2 minutes, again walked her around. Then unhaltered her and she spent about 10 minutes with me.
Catching a horse that does not want to be caught takes time and patience but they soon decide it's less work to be caught.

08/22/2025

Sassy is just hanging out with Sierra after some ground work. She is such a chill mare.

08/21/2025

Coltan is finally accepting some human touch and he seems to really enjoy his rump being scratched. Mom isn't too happy about it yet but she'll come around.

Are you ready to take control of your life? Are you tired of just getting by? Are your emotions, or is someone else, con...
08/20/2025

Are you ready to take control of your life? Are you tired of just getting by? Are your emotions, or is someone else, controlling you? With the help of the horses' intuition, you can become the person you want to be-calm, confident, able to take on your life. Let our horses be your guide on your journey to inner peace and the ability to fully enjoy your life.
Sign up on our website(justahorsesanctuary.com), message us or call us at 608-769-9928 for a consultation.

Sassy is our newest addition. She is an owner surrender due to not being able to keep weight on. She is a well broke 16-...
08/14/2025

Sassy is our newest addition. She is an owner surrender due to not being able to keep weight on. She is a well broke 16-18 year old mare but has some hind issues and arthritis. We will slowly add a mixture of mash feed to the pasture grass, along with vitamin/mineral and arthritis supplements. When she is at an appropriate weight we will start working with her to see just what all she knows. Follow her progress with us.
If you would like to donate towards her feed/supplements our Venmo is or check out our website at justhorsesanctuary.com for more options.

Sierra and I were out fixing fence and picking up sticks/branches from the pasture and several of the horses had to chec...
08/13/2025

Sierra and I were out fixing fence and picking up sticks/branches from the pasture and several of the horses had to check to see if we had any food and to check out what we did have.

08/13/2025

I think they know it’s chow time! 🤭

We have a couple of older ladies who get fed large quantities because they have trouble keeping weight on. (Nope, I don’t know what that’s like either.)
But do you see the one from this pasture among that group lining up at the gate? No. No you don’t. Because Queen Rosie knows she can take her time moseying on in, and we’ll STILL make sure she gets fed first so she has ample time to finish her dish. It’s good to be the Queen!👑

We feed many of our horses personalized recipes of feed, meds, and supplements to help keep them as healthy as possible. If you’d like to contribute to cost of keeping our beloved herd feeling their best, you can donate easily via Venmo; we’re “Justahorse” in Melrose, and every little bit helps. Or check out our website for other ways to help out: https://www.justahorsesanctuary.com/ !❤️

Thanks for supporting our horses and our mission. 🥰

08/11/2025

We didn't know horses liked bananas but Athena loves them, peel and all!

What a blast the last 3 days were! The girls at Summer Camp were so much fun. The days were filled with learning and fun...
08/10/2025

What a blast the last 3 days were! The girls at Summer Camp were so much fun. The days were filled with learning and fun. From learning to ride, tack the horses, hoof care, feeding and Equine Assisted Learning to water balloons on and off horse to the Fun Show at the end when the rain finally stopped yesterday. It was certainly a camp to remember!

The Bethany St Joseph Adult Day Care Center clients and staff were out today for Farm Days. They enjoyed a lunch then in...
08/04/2025

The Bethany St Joseph Adult Day Care Center clients and staff were out today for Farm Days. They enjoyed a lunch then interaction with the horses(and some cats). Along with petting the horses, some even got to lead Springer. It was a beautiful day to spend some time at the sanctuary. Everyone had a great time hearing stories of some of the clients' horses and learning the back stories of some of ours.

It was a beautiful night for chores. 🌅 Lady and Coltan - our mama and foal- took full advantage of the best fly-shooing ...
08/03/2025

It was a beautiful night for chores. 🌅
Lady and Coltan - our mama and foal- took full advantage of the best fly-shooing spot in front of the fan before sharing a sunset dinner (if Coltan leaves Lady any…at this rate he’s going to grow like a w**d!). 💚
Handsome Tonic was handsoming, as always. 😍
And Willow….well, sometimes you can tell from the first sassy side-eye that Willow’s silly side is about to make an appearance! 🤪
We have a full cast of characters here - equine, feline, canine, and even human. We’d love to have you see for yourselves!
Check out our prior posts or our website for more information about who we are and how to set up a visit or get involved yourself! https://www.justahorsesanctuary.com/

Address

N2110 Mighty Maples Road
Melrose, WI
54642

Telephone

+16087699928

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