Horses in Rehabilitation
When a new horse arrives, we promptly initiate a thorough evaluation process to determine its age, health, behavior, temperament, and training levels. During the two-week quarantine period, we also prioritize addressing any urgent health issues to ensure the horse’s well-being. We also believe that it is essential to allow the new horse to decompress and acclimate to its new surroundings.This can sometimes take months. Once we feel the horse is ready, we carefully introduce it to the herd and begin the transformative rehabilitation process, setting the stage for a successful future.
SaRita
SaRita was surrendered by owners who love her dearly in April 2025. They needed to relocate to another state. They wish they could take her with them, but SaRita has suffered physically traveling long distances in the past, so they made the tough decision to surrender her and save her the likely physical suffering she'd endure traveling such a long ways. SaRita is an approximately 21 years old, 15.2h thoroughbred mare. She hasn't been ridden in the past year or so, but was a trail horse prior, and is said to have been a polo horse in her younger years. She's currently settled into the lower herd and we are assessing her training. We'll keep you posted!
Blaze
Blaze is sweet boy and approximately 16 - 17 years old. He was surrendered by a lovely family who wanted him to have a better life. Blaze is living with the lower herd and has shown that he is solid on the ground and we're assessing his comfort and interest in under saddle work. He is clearly knowledgeable and accustomed to ridden work. Blaze arrived in August, 2024.
With years of dedicated experience in caring for, nurturing, retraining, and rehoming horses, our passionate staff advocates tirelessly for each horse's journey. We customize our rehabilitation process for every individual horse, ensuring that they receive the best possible care and support for a positive and successful transition.
Reba
Reba is a mustang mare in her late teens. She is approximately 14 hands. Her coat color is beautiful chestnut with some roaning.
She was once hard to catch but is now eager to be caught and allows others, like our veterinarian, to help. She is easy to lead, groom, and handle, though she shows some anxiety and separation issues.
We’re gradually increasing her time away from her companion, Ginger, and she loads well into a trailer.
She has done a small amount of ridden work bareback and, although, hesitantly participating, does seem anxious still so we are taking things slowly with her.
Reba has been with HBH since June 2024.