Serenity Oaks Equine Sanctuary

08/14/2025

He’s a fine man and American gentleman out together! Manny is doing a fabulous job of showing AG how to just be a horse 🐎

08/13/2025

Thank you to everyone who donated off our chewy list last week. We are grateful.

08/13/2025

🐎✨ From Starting Gates to Fresh Starts: Adopting a Thoroughbred Means Everything ✨🐎

Every Thoroughbred carries a story—one of courage, heart, and resilience. And more than ever, the racing industry is stepping up to make sure those stories don’t end when the final race is run.

Across the country, owners, trainers, and aftercare advocates are investing in second chances. They're funding retraining programs, supporting sanctuaries, and partnering with trusted organizations to ensure every horse has a shot at a safe, meaningful future.

Whether they go on to be athletes, therapy horses, trail buddies—or simply cherished companions—Thoroughbreds are proving just how adaptable and deserving they are.

At Serenity Oaks Equine Sanctuary, we’re proud to be part of this movement. We welcome off-track Thoroughbreds into a peaceful setting where they can heal, adjust, and find the right fit for their next chapter. Some are ready for new careers. Others are looking for soft landings as beloved companion horses—a role that’s just as valuable and rewarding.

✨ A companion horse can bring:

-Peace to nervous or lonely herd members
-Deep emotional connection for people who don’t ride
-A beautiful life of purpose, rest, and presence

🏡 If you’ve ever considered adoption, now is the time. Whether you’re looking for a partner to ride, or a companion to love and care for, there’s a Thoroughbred waiting for you.

👉 Meet our adoptable horses through the ASPCA’s My Right Horse platform:
🔗 https://www.myrighthorse.org/organizations/serenity-oaks-equine-sanctuary-plymouth-mi

Because when you adopt, you give more than a home—you give a horse their next beginning. 💛

My Right Horse is your one-stop destination for hundreds of adoptable horses. Whether you’re looking for your next buckle-winning champion or your first-ever horse, your search starts here.

08/13/2025

Please give a warm welcome to La Besa & Geri road! This beautiful duo is settling in well! Thank you horse transport for getting them here safely!

08/13/2025

Yesterday’s shenanigans! We had storms come in very quick! American gentleman truly is a gentleman, nothing phases him ❤️

08/11/2025

Our annual auction is right around the corner, and we need your help! We are currently accepting donations of items, gift cards, and gift baskets. We offer convenient pick-up services, and all contributions must be submitted by September 30th. Your support will contribute significantly to the event's success, so please share this opportunity with your network.

08/10/2025

The Track to Turnout: Honoring the Thoroughbred Body

Thoroughbreds retire from racing with strong foundations—and like any athlete, they benefit from thoughtful transition support.
At Serenity Oaks, we focus on helping these horses adapt from life in training to a slower, more natural pace. That often means making small adjustments:

🌿 We offer:

-Balanced barefoot trims or corrective shoeing depending on the horse’s needs
-Targeted nutrition to support their metabolism and maintain healthy weight
-Low-stress movement like pasture turnout and light groundwork to build strength gradually

Most OTTBs don’t need to be “fixed”—they just need space to settle and gentle guidance as their bodies and minds adapt to a new way of living.

08/10/2025

🦄❤️Understanding the Thoroughbred Heart

At Serenity Oaks, we see Thoroughbreds for who they really are—sharp, sensitive, and deeply soulful.
These horses are bred for brilliance. They’re intelligent, responsive, and wired to work in partnership with people. But after life on the track, they often arrive ready to slow down, reset, and find a new rhythm.

Caring for a Thoroughbred means more than providing food and turnout. It means creating a calm, consistent environment where they can relearn trust and reconnect with their own instincts.

💡 Did you know?
Many OTTBs (Off-the-Track Thoroughbreds) thrive with routine, gentle groundwork, and time to just be horses again before taking on a new career.

They’re not “hot” or “high-strung”—they’re tuned in, honest, and waiting for someone to meet them where they are.

08/10/2025

🌿✨ Barbara Jean’s Glow Up: From Rescue to Radiance ✨🌿

When Barbara Jean arrived at Serenity Oaks Equine Sanctuary, she carried the weight of deep neglect. She suffered from multiple medical issues, struggled with chronic hoof pain, and kept her distance from humans. 💔

But in just a few short weeks, Barbara Jean began to change.

Our team stepped in immediately. With expert medical care, patient handling, and quiet presence, we watched her start to soften. Her body grew stronger. Her eyes brightened. Her spirit lifted.

🌟 She walks more comfortably now, thanks to ongoing hoof care and pain management.
🌟 Her medical conditions, once overwhelming, no longer control her life.
🌟 And most remarkably, she is greeting us with more calmness and curiosity. She stands quietly, yields softly, and is starting to seek connection instead of avoiding it.

This transformation didn’t happen on its own.

We want to thank Dr. Hillary Lobar and her incredible team, who jumped into action, tackling Barbara Jean’s medical and hoof issues with skill, urgency, and compassion.

And we’re deeply grateful to Kimberly Cardeccia, who is helping Barbara Jean reconnect emotionally, guiding her toward trust, softness, and safety through intentional, heart-centered work.

Barbara Jean reminds us what’s possible when we meet pain with purpose and hardship with hope. Her story proves that even the most shut-down spirit can open again—with the right care, the right people, and the right moment.

Thank you for supporting our mission at Serenity Oaks. Because of you, Barbara Jean doesn’t just survive—she thrives. 💕

Keep an eye out for more updates on Barbara Jean’s progress!

08/10/2025

🐎💫 Looking for a Partner with Heart? Meet the Off-Track Thoroughbred. 💫🐎
If you’re searching for a horse who’s not only athletic and intelligent—but also full of heart and try—look no further than a retired racehorse.

Every day, Thoroughbreds are stepping off the track and into second careers where they thrive as jumpers, eventers, trail partners, dressage prospects, therapy horses, and loving companions. They’ve already proven their work ethic, resilience, and willingness to connect with people—and now they’re ready for their next chapter.

What they need is someone like you—someone who sees beyond the race and into the remarkable potential waiting just beneath the surface.

Adopting an off-track Thoroughbred isn’t just giving a horse a second chance. It’s gaining a loyal partner who may just change your life.

Ready to meet your next great horse? 🐴❤️

08/09/2025

If you haven’t tried The Goat Yoga 🧘‍♀️ at the sanctuary yet you absolutely have too!

Link below 👇🏻

https://thegoat.yoga/shop/goat-yoga-august-31st/

08/09/2025

Elle, Kan Do & Manny attended the Pasture Pals workshop today with three lovely women. We'd like to express our appreciation to Kim for putting together a remarkable workshop and to all attendees for their involvement. .

To learn more about Pasture Pals, please don't hesitate to send us a message. Thank you again,

Kimberly Cardeccia Hidden Promise