Horses

On average the cost to care for one rescue is between $200 – $250 a month, barring no extreme medical issues are present. Your contribution will help us continue to help them. If you would like to make a monetary gift, you can do so below. Your generosity, no matter the size, will make a difference in the life of one of our beloved equine family members. 

Your contribution is tax deductible and will go directly to the rehabilitation and care of these amazing creatures.

A gift of $5.00 will feed one horse for a day!

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Caroline

CAROLINE, 22 yr old bay Percheron Cross mare ~ Caroline was left out in an old hay field by herself after her pasture mate passed away. She had only a nearly empty gallon bucket for water and no grain. Caroline is sweet as can be and is settling into the farm nicely.
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Caroline was saved because a concerned citizen called animal control after seeing her condition. If you see an animal that looks unhealthy or neglected, please say something. If you need help differentiating between neglected horses and healthy horses, send us a DM, we're here to help. Or contact your local animal control so they can check out the situation. Thanks to a caring citizen, Caroline is safe and on the road to recovery.

Colby

Colby, 5 yr old dark bay gelding ~ Colby came to us in January 2018 through the Berkeley County Animal Shelter. He is underweight and has been put on a nutritional program, as well as received his Coggins test and vaccinations. We look forward to getting to know Colby in the coming months.

Cricket

CRICKET, 9 yr old dark bay QH Cross mare ~ Cricket came to H.O.P.E. almost five years ago. A new farm and lots of new friends later, Cricket is still available for adoption as a pasture mate. She's an easy keeper, likes to be groomed and loved on, gets along well with other horses, and will make a stunning addition to anyone's family.

Faith

FAITH, 16 yr old mare ~  Faith was malnourished and in need of a complete physical, vaccinations and farrier work. Through our joint effort with Florence Area Humane Society, she is now completely rehabilitated.  Faith does have an issue with a tendon from a previous injury, so will likely be best as a light riding trail horse or a calm pasture mate. We are still evaluating her knowledge, but have found her to be incredibly sweet-tempered.

Grace

GRACE, 20 yr old dark bay mare ~  Our newest intake at H.O.P.E., Grace arrived in mid-March. With a planned nutritional path, a visit with our amazing Farrier and dental care, she now has a bright future ahead of her. Grace’s sweet demeanor and loving eyes have already made their mark on our volunteers who have spent hours grooming and caring for her since her arrival. 

Honey

HONEY, 9 yr old Arabian Cross mare ~  This sweet girl came to us emaciated and in need of multiple, extensive procedures to correct damage to her leg from being entangled in barbed wire fencing over a year ago.  After many months of care and several surgeries, including a procedure to remove a bone spur (see image below), she conquered the infection that was originally preventing her from putting on weight and has blossomed into a beautiful and happy mare well on her way to recovery. The original wound is nearly healed, and she is learning to reuse the muscles in her leg. Thank you to everyone who generously contributed to funding her surgical procedures! Remember to visit our Facebook page, where we will continue to share her journey through rehabilitation. 

Indigo

INDIGO, 11 yr old chestnut paint mare ~  Indigo came to us in January 2018 through the Berkeley County Animal Shelter. Seriously underweight, she has been placed on a nutritional program, and has received her Coggins test and vaccinations. She is a little shy, but is beginning to warm up to everyone. We are looking forward to getting to know this sweet girl.

Ivy

IVY, 24 yr old mare ~  Ivy came to us via surrender.  She was on a dirt lot and being fed only straw. She lacked vaccinations, farrier care, dental care and proper nutrition.  In spite of her unhealthy state, she had the sweetest mannerisms and the light we saw in her eyes was one of gratitude.  Since her intake, she has been receiving enormous amounts of love and affection on the farm while progressing through her physical rehabilitation. Her transformation has been amazing!

Jackson

JACKSON, 5 yr old Quarter Horse Gelding ~ Curious and intelligent, Jackson has come far in his training since his arrival at the farm. According to his trainer, "He stands tied quietly to be groomed. Accepts the saddle, [but] still nervous about it... Knows how to pick his rider up from the mounting block as we made a game of it and stands quietly to be mounted without walking off. He has a solid walk stop turn and knows whoa verbal, walk verbal, and clucking encouragement verbal. Last session we were building to the trot but had a few bucks; they were slow motion and at the walk when asked to trot, nothing that would throw a rider, [he is] just confused currently about moving fast with a rider. We will be working on trotting more in the next session. He has a smooth gait, lunges walk trot canter in round pen. Riding in open arena around pastured horses has also been done and he was quiet. He will make a excellent English pony prospect or western pleasure prospect. I think he would love to work cattle because of his playful personality also. He is 4 so playful and willing and likes to work."

Skye

SKYE, 21 yr old gelding ~ This little guy has been a long time love of ours at the rescue. With a super fun size and loving attitude, Skye will stand for days to be loved on and groomed. A definite head turner and volunteer favorite.

SANCTUARY HORSES

Part of rescue involves making assessments of each animal to determine their likeliness to be adopted to a forever home.  Occasionally our consensus is to provide that forever home to the horse at H.O.P.E. Acres.  The horses that are offered a life-long stay are unique ones who need long term medical care, treatment of life threatening illness, a life of leisure due to age or inability to take a rider because of physical or medical limitations. This is part of our commitment to ensure those who have suffered neglect, abuse or tragedy in their lives never again find themselves in harms way, without the care that they need and deserve.  There is never a guarantee upon intake that these beautiful souls will find a family capable or well-suited to provide this, so our decision to take a rescue includes that forever care when necessary.

Brandy & Whiskey

Brandy, 7 yr old pinto mare, and Whiskey, 7 yr old sorrel gelding  ~  These two adorable minis were brought in for neglect. They lacked Coggins vaccinations, months of farrier work, dental care and proper nutrition. Since their intake, they have been evaluated by the vet, had their hooves trimmed, and been put on a nutritional program.  Whiskey, who was a stallion at intake, has also been gelded. These two are very sweet and personable, and are sure to be favorites on the farm.

Shadow

SHADOW, 31 yr old Tennessee Walker ~ Such a sweet older gentleman. Shadow loves to be groomed and pampered and is a volunteer favorite! A hitch in his shoulder prevents riding.  He receives regular therapy stretches and exercise to keep his mobility up.
H.O.P.E. Acres Rescue, P.O. Box 2037, Goose Creek, South Carolina. (843) 412-3519