Rancho Relaxo

Rancho Relaxo We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit rescue in NJ. Our sole mission is to help every animal we possibly can. We will not stop until their voices are heard.
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Big day! Mr. Handsome’s first treat testing session! All of our new intakes are offered a variety of treats once they ar...
05/29/2026

Big day! Mr. Handsome’s first treat testing session! All of our new intakes are offered a variety of treats once they are settled and cleared by the vet so we know which ones are their favorites. There is always a clear winner. It is still fun even though we know what the preferred treat will be. Haha. I think so, anyway! 🤗💜 As most of you know, we rescued Mr. Handsome from a lifetime of abuse and exploitation. His story is a devastating one but we are trying to focus on the present and reassure him that he will only know love from this point on. He still does not like parts of his body touched (especially his head/face). We will go at his pace when it comes to grooming, baths, halter changes, etc. He has only been with us in sanctuary for a couple of weeks. Trust on his end might take a while. Do you blame him? I sure don’t. Thank you all for the love and support you have shown Mr. Handsome. We couldn’t do this life-saving work without you.

05/21/2026

This is a reminder to all of my fellow rescuers out there. I know it is often difficult and emotionally draining. But please try to lean into the beauty of what we do. Celebrate the little wins and simple moments. They all add up to make what we do worth it. Always. Forever. 💜 Tube Sock is such a happy boy. At one point in time, we were worried he was not going to survive due to him being born prematurely. His mother was rescued from a terrible neglect situation while pregnant. It was awful. I am just so glad that he is here with us today, enjoying his life in sanctuary.

This is a reminder to all of my fellow rescuers out there. I know it is often difficult and emotionally draining. But pl...
05/21/2026

This is a reminder to all of my fellow rescuers out there. I know it is often difficult and emotionally draining. But please try to lean into the beauty of what we do. Celebrate the little wins and simple moments. They all add up to make what we do worth it. Always. Forever. 💜 Tube Sock is such a happy boy. At one point in time, we were worried he was not going to survive due to him being born prematurely. His mother was rescued from a terrible neglect situation while pregnant. It was awful. I am just so glad that he is here with us today, enjoying his life in sanctuary.

05/19/2026

Mr. Handsome is settling in more and more each day. The only big update we have is the big fan we got him to stay cool in his stall! I personally think that he approves. 💜 Recap of his story: This old man lost a qualifier race two decades ago. This loss resulted in him being send to pull a buggy for the rest of his life. Well, until he collapsed on the pavement and busted his knees and face a couple of weeks ago. He was then brought to an auction to be traded up for a “newer model” (not my words).

Mr. Handsome is settling in more and more each day. The only big update we have is the big fan we got him to stay cool i...
05/19/2026

Mr. Handsome is settling in more and more each day. The only big update we have is the big fan we got him to stay cool in his stall! I personally think that he approves. 💜 Recap of his story: This old man lost a qualifier race two decades ago. This loss resulted in him being send to pull a buggy for the rest of his life. Well, until he collapsed on the pavement and busted his knees and face a couple of weeks ago. He was then brought to an auction to be traded up for a “newer model” (not my words).

05/16/2026

This is what the horse racing industry looks like when the horses stop winning. This old man lost a qualifier race two decades ago. This loss resulted in him being send to pull a buggy for the rest of his life. Well, until he collapsed on the pavement and busted his knees and face a couple of weeks ago. He was then brought to an auction to be traded up for a “newer model” (not my words). I am genuinely devastated by his story. I really am. I am so glad we were able to intercept him from going to another auction, or even worse, slaughter — but seeing him in this state is hard. He is a senior gentleman. An old guy. From this point on, he will only know the touch of gentle hands and the satisfying feeling of a full belly. Thank you all for helping us help him. We could not do this without your support. Our veterinarian has already seen him twice — and he has a lot more appointments to go. Please consider making a tax deductible donation toward his ongoing, FOREVER care. 💜 PYPL [email protected] / VNMO boochaces 😭 Rancho Relaxo PO BOX 258 Woodstown NJ 08098

This is what the horse racing industry looks like when the horses stop winning. This old man lost a qualifier race two d...
05/16/2026

This is what the horse racing industry looks like when the horses stop winning. This old man lost a qualifier race two decades ago. This loss resulted in him being send to pull a buggy for the rest of his life. Well, until he collapsed on the pavement and busted his knees and face a couple of weeks ago. He was then brought to an auction to be traded up for a “newer model” (not my words). I am genuinely devastated by his story. I really am. I am so glad we were able to intercept him from going to another auction, or even worse, slaughter — but seeing him in this state is hard. He is a senior gentleman. An old guy. From this point on, he will only know the touch of gentle hands and the satisfying feeling of a full belly. Thank you all for helping us help him. We could not do this without your support. Our veterinarian has already seen him twice — and he has a lot more appointments to go. Please consider making a tax deductible donation toward his ongoing, FOREVER care. 💜 PYPL [email protected] / VNMO boochaces 😭 Rancho Relaxo PO BOX 258 Woodstown NJ 08098

05/13/2026

I will never forget the plea for help from two concerned witnesses … 😭 7 years ago, we were made aware of a terrible situation in which a horse had climbed into an abandoned hayloft in search of food because he was starving. He then fell through the rotted ceiling and injured himself. We were all shocked that he even survived. He is a big boy and falling from that height … it could have been fatal. Nick has been in sanctuary ever since we rescued him that day — living his best life. He has made friends. He is given three meals per day — on top of free grazing in his pasture. He really enjoys every day on this planet. He is happy to be alive. I can tell. I do wonder if he remembers how hard his life used to be. Regardless, I hope he knows he will never have to worry again. This is sanctuary. Thank you all for being here and allowing us to do this life-saving work.

05/07/2026

We have slowed down with the amount of intakes we do here at Rancho Relaxo due to the unsteady state of the world — but we never intend to stop completely. I was contacted about this senior ex racehorse. Years ago, he was forced to run a qualifier race and did not do very well. He was then immediately sent to live his life being worked into the ground as a buggy horse. He has never known an easy day in his life. Recently, he fell on the road while working at 24 years old and busted his knees and face. He was then sent to auction (traded in for a “newer model” — not my words). His body looks broken. His eyes tell a story of sorrow. We have to help him. Please consider making a tax deductible donation toward our mission: PYPL [email protected] / VNMO boochaces 💜 You can also 👆patreon.com/boochaces (best way to help). I will keep you all posted. He will need transport, dentist, vetting, farrier, radiographs, quarantine, re-feeding diet and then whatever he needs going forward. Remember, we care for horses for LIFE here in sanctuary. This will be a big expense going forward but he is worth it. They are all worth it.

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Woodstown, NJ
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