About Us
We are a non-profit organization located on Vancouver Island. We have rescued over 630 horses from slaughter since 2015. We currently have many horses available for adoption and some who are permanent residents of the rescue due to health or age.
"Aiming to save, protect and improve the lives of horses in BC. Working towards saving horses bound for slaughter in BC and Alberta."
Amyr
Amyr is 8yrs old and roughly 11 hands.
Has a nice confirmation and moves beautifully. He is very smart and loyal to his person but takes awhile to warm up to strangers. He has an amazing memory, which can work for you or against you lol. He needs a patient kind handler.
Would be a beautiful cart pony or just fun to play with. He has been in a herd of mares and geldings but does try to be boss if he can.
He also has a high play drive.
Located in Salmon Arm, BC.
Adoption Fee: $2,500
Cassie
Meet Cassie! A lovely six-year-old, black and white paint, who loves attention.
She was adopted as a three-year-old, started, but worked too hard, too fast, and unfortunately suffered an injury to her right front leg. She was returned 20 months later.
She’s a companion as the front fetlock joint is twisted, so early onset of arthritis is likely, we do have x-rays available. She would benefit from continued, acupuncture and yearly chiropractic.
She is low in the herd, and gets along well with both geldings and mares and loves to run around with minis and the donkeys.
We are advertising her as a companion only however, she would be OK for very very light periodic easy trail riding. There will be a NO breeding contract.
Adoption fee: $2,500
Cora
Cora is an absolute beauty. Not only is she gorgeous, she is sweet as pie. She is a 6-year-old draft cross. Unfortunately, she has some neurological issues and her back legs tend to lock up if she’s made to stand too long. She needs the freedom to move and can’t be stuck in a stall. She would greatly benefit from chiropractic and massage treatments. She would make a fantastic EFW therapy or companion horse. Could you be Cora’s forever family?
Looking for a Sponsor
Not Rideable
Companion only
Location: Duncan, BC
Adoption Fee: $2,500
Darby
Darby:
23 year-old QH gelding
Excellent low maintenance companion horse.
Darby is a nice solid little qh gelding who loves attention. He will stand for hours while you brush him. If you want to tell him your deepest secrets he will listen. If you want a shoulder to cry one his shoulders are soft and hold your head while you lean on him.
Broke to ride but extremely challenging therefore being homed as a companion.
Location: Cowichan Bay
Adoption Fee: $2,500
Ellie
Ellie:
Ellie is 5 years old and She stands at about 12 hh. She is a ton of fun and a busy girl who gets bored easily.
Currently she is halter broke, good for farrier, and good to blanket.
She has a significant love for water and you will find her playing in the water tubs, kiddy pools, puddles etc. if she has the opportunity to go swimming she will jump in.
She does has a 4.5” overbite so a special diet will eventually be needed. She should also go bitless. She does require her teeth done every 9 months.
Adoption Fee: $3,000 will increase with training.
George
💚GEORGE NEEDS A HOME 💚
Meet George who was saved from the Kamloops auction back in 2017. This handsome 10 yr old qh cross, stands roughly -15.3 hh, is full of energy and loves to play. He is second in the herd behind the lead gelding. He is good on pasture and good in a gelding group. Not so great if there are several mares as he can’t figure out his place and loves to then chase all the geldings🤦♀️.
He was adopted 7 years ago but returned a few months ago. He was vaccinated in Feb 2024 with a 5 way and had his teeth done in June 2024. He was just trimmed and did great with the farrier. He would do amazing with liberty as he loves people and to be challenged.
He has had 60 days out on him a few years ago but he is an unpredictable bucker because of this we are rehoming as a companion only. If you would
like to add this handsome boy your family head to our website and fill in an application.
Location: Cowichan Bay, BC
Thelma and Louise
🏡 THELMA & LOUISE NEED A HOME 🏡
Meet Thelma (daughter) and Louise (mom). This adorable mother-daughter mini duo has been through a lot—but they’re on the mend and ready for a fresh start!
Louise (mom) is shy, but with soft words and treats, she’s learning to trust.
Thelma is full of sass and spice—she’s come a long way and is getting more confident by the day (cookies help!).
They’re both:
• Up to date on shots & worming
• About 38”–40” tall
• Living happily in a herd or stall together
These two must be adopted together with a no-breed contract.
A bit about them:
These girls have been to hell and back. Mom was from a feral round up in Saskatchewan who found herself in a home near Falkland BC, from there what we can gather is she was rehomed somewhere near Salmon Arm where she was roped, laid down, vaccinated, trimmed teeth done and pregnancy test done. This traumatized little momma was in foal. She had her baby and they were on the move and rehomed to the lower mainland.
Well that didn’t go well so they were rehomed again to a local island person who promptly and irresponsibly put this traumatized momma in with a stud and she was rebred and starved.
This duo then went to Black Creek where the family tried to work with them and get them healthy again, however, it was too late….mom eventually went through a difficult labour and delivered a still born. This was very traumatic and these two were again rehomed to someone who didn’t have the knowledge to deal with a traumatized and starved momma and baby. They kept them for a few months but quickly realized they were way over their heads and reached out to us…..
We posted them and the second owner who rehomed to the lower mainland reached out and to take them back. We agreed to take them in at the rescue until they could be hauled back to Salmon Arm. Unfortunately when they arrived at the rescue, they badly foundered and were in need of a farrier and some gentle love.
If you’ve got patience, love, and a soft spot for sassy minis—they’re your girls!
Location: Duncan, BC
Adoption Fee: $1,200 for the pair, which basically covers their vet care.
Willow
Willow:
Meet Willow!!!
Willow is a 12 year old TW mare. She is a beautiful independent gal!
When Willow was rescued she was in foal, her son River can be seen in some of her photos with her ❤️ - although she makes beautiful babies, Willow will be adopted with a non breeding contract. This poor lady suffered some serious trauma and internal damage during birth and had to be cauterized due to extended significant bleeding. No breeders need apply please.
Willow is gaited, very green and nervous under saddle. She is looking for a patient family to help her gain trust and to grow with. Show homes will also not be considered as adopters. She is a beautiful girl who minds her own business, and enjoys being out in the fields grazing on grass. We would love to see this lovely lady find a family to call her own where she can live a spoiled life.
Location: Duncan
Adoption fee: $2,500