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
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
Candy
Candy 🍭 🐴
We can’t believe this beautiful girl hasn’t been adopted yet. She is definitely on the favorites list with the volunteers. This girl is the perfect combo of sweet and sassy. She hurries over to greet you at the gate, is always first in line for treats and absolutely loves to rest her head on your shoulder for a good snuggle. Candy would be an amazing addition to any family.
Facts:
She is an 18 year old mare with lots of life to life ❤️
Does on occasion have seasonal heaves, so has soaked hay during the summer.
She was tested for Cushings in Feb. 2024 and was negative however the vet does have her on the list to retest in Sept. 2024.
Broke to ride 🐎
She has not being ridden in a few years so would need a refresher as when you get on she wants to run… there is no walk button.
She used to be on a working cattle farm…but in saying that they would saddle her and take off at a gallop back (said she was the fastest horse they had, no walk button).
She was sent auction because she started to bite when being saddled… we did treat her for ulcers and she has been fine since. We did saddle her a few times and she definitely wants to bolt off. Our sessions included saddling (rewarding), handwalking (rewarding) getting off (rewarding), taking saddle off (rewarding). We did not get to the point where we could walk forward as she would instantly prance and want to bolt).
She is not a child's horse. She is for an experienced rider only, however she enjoys children and loves to be brushed.
Located in Cowichan Bay, BC
Adoption Fee: $2,500
Cassie
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:
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
Adoption Fee: $2,500
Thelma and Louise
🏡 THELMA & LOUISE NEED A HOME 🏡
Meet Thelma (daughter) and Louise (mom)…these 2 are not for the faint of heart.
They have been to hell and back. Mom was from a feral round up in Sask 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 promotely 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 then again rehomed to someone who didn’t have the knowledge to deal with a very 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 said they would 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 had badly foundered and were in need of a farrier and some gentle love. Well that home has now backed out of taking them back.
So here we are….. a bit about them:
Momma Louise is terrified of people and being handled…. If you are coming at her heavy handled you will get nowhere….you must have the patience of a saint, you must have the time to spend when you want to catch her, you get further with honey and a soft word than being harsh. Louise tries hard but really is damaged goods.She must be sedated (dorm) for the farrier. She has had her teeth done and is vaccinated and current on worming. She is still wearing a halter as she is impossible to catch without one still.
Thelma well she is the double barrel girl….if she feels threatened or insecure in anyway she is quick to spin and double barrel you before you know what has happened….many a bruises later this young mare has learned that we don’t need to kick everyone just because it’s approaching you… in fact there are generally cookies involved😉. Thelma can now be haltered and lead around. Thelma does require sedation (dorm) for the farrier as she still is terrified she is going to be hurt. Thelma’s teeth are due next spring and she is fully vaccinated and current on worming and farrier.
They stand roughly 38” and 40”. They are now out with the herd and have learned how to live in this type of environment. They also do well in a stall together. Thelma is more outgoing than Louise. Louise would prefer to be left alone and given treats but not asked to do anything. We respect her boundaries and do our best to encourage her to engage with us instead of forcing her to engage.
They will be homed together and with a no bred contract. If you can open your home to this special and traumatized mom and daughter please hop over to our website and fill in an application.
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