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Kate, a 21 year old Saddlebred mare, was living a rough life when neighbors saw she was neglected by her owner and left to care for herself. They asked the owner to surrender Kate to AGES and he did. Kate was thin, full of ticks, and wary of people. At AGES she began to trust our volunteers and vet, and is now sound, healthy, stands well for saddling and grooming. Next - a forever home where she'll never be neglected again.

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Count On Ale aka Diamond is a 19 year old Thoroughbred who came to BTRE from a large seizure. She was emaciated and in need of lots of TLC. She will never be in this situation again. She is now thriving with the rest of our Sanctuary mares. She is very loving and loves the outdoors. Since she has been used as a broodmare and not ridden since she was three years old, she is adoptable but would only be suitable as a pasture companion.

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Mykee is a true Cinderella story. When we first met Mykee, he was in very poor health. His ribcage could be seen from far away and he was living in a constant state of fear. But, there was a sparkle in his eye. He was kind and gentle and showed he had the try that we look for in every therapy horse. Once his health improved, he was introduced into our therapeutic riding and outpatient clinic specializing in hippotherapy. At 14 hands, he was the perfect sized therapy horse for children. When he stepped into his first session, it was clear he found his purpose. Today, Mykee helps BraveHearts bring hope, joy, and unlimited possibilities to individuals in need through the healing power of the horse. Most importantly, Mykee has found his home.

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Coffee First is a 5 year old Dark Bay Thoroughbred Gelding who completed post surgery rehab for bone chip removal and is now available for adoption, best suited for flat work, walk, trot, and light riding.

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California Rone is a Gray Thoroughbred Gelding born in 2018. Just three years old when he arrived, he immediately required surgery to remove bone chips from both front legs at Michigan State University (MSU), which we arranged and paid for. MSU Veterinary students assist with surgery on CANTER Michigan horses to help advance their veterinary education. The photo was taken prior to his surgery. He is recovering and will be in rehab until July, 2022.

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Noffy, once our instructor's childhood pony, now works with her "mom" each Wednesday where the dynamic duo delight our "littles" with fun games designed to enrich their lives. Noffy is adored by the riders and volunteer staff that cannot resist her wild "hair do" and body clipped hearts on her rump - a symbol befitting the important work Noffy does and how much she is loved by everyone who meets her!

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Mongoose Gold, nicknamed GG, was retired to Friends of Ferdinand (FFI) after her successful racing and breeding career. GG is part of FFI's inaugural Broodmare Bunch program, which provides rehabilitation and retraining to broodmares, in addition to off-track thoroughbreds, to ensure they have a happily ever after.

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True Loyalty won his last start at Arlington Park the summer of 2020. Unfortunately, he strained a suspensory in the process. Rather than risk additional injury, his owner retired him to Galloping Out, where he was rehabbed and rested for nearly a year. He is currently sound and in training at Indian Hills Farm in Edwardsville, IL, while he awaits his new owner. Learn more about True Loyalty here.

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How can such a tiny little horse hold so much personality? Meet Kachina who came to HTFAS through the Amish Horse Retirement Initiative in 2008. Unable to stand because of dwarfism, this miniature horse received state of the art medical care to help her gain use of her legs. Now retired from nursing home visits, she has become a sanctuary favorite with humans and other animals alike and is quite the star with tour visitors!

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Sok Sok (Soks) is a Multiple Stakes Winning, 17 year old Thoroughbred gelding who won nearly $500k during a very successful and lengthy racing career. Despite achieving great racing success, Soks wound up in the wrong hands where he suffered years of neglect. In 2019, we rescued Soks at an Iowa livestock auction frequented by kill-buyers. He was lame, emaciated, and still a stallion. Following a lengthy period of rehabilitation, castration, socialization, and loads of TLC, Soks now has a well-deserved permanent home with us where he is very much loved and doted upon by all.

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Harry has a heart of gold. This 17 year old Haflinger/Gypsy gelding's gentle and sweet nature makes him a pleasure to partner with volunteer Diane during therapeutic riding lessons. Harry's trustworthiness allows riders, like Carrie, who has a visual impairment, to experience joy and a sense of freedom beyond her imagination!

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Simba is a 14 year old Gypsy Vanner who has been with us since 2017. Since joining our team, Simba has been a great partner to work with. He loves his job and enjoys helping with equine-assisted therapy as well as Hippotherapy. Simba quickly became a favorite among all patients, staff, and volunteers with his long flowing mane and his big teddy bear attitude.

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Roxy needed 12 darts from a sedation gun when she was rescued from a farm littered with dead animals and labeled aggressive, dangerous, and beyond help. She came to Peace Ranch for a 90 day trial. That was 12 years ago. Through compassionate training Roxy overcame the trauma of her past. Today Roxy is a compassionate healing partner for similarly labeled children and adults helping them overcome their trauma, restoring hope, and transforming their lives.

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Buster is a 17-year-old Belgian Draft Horse gelding and is in his second year of service as a therapeutic riding horse. Buster loves attention from his people and quickly became a barn favorite here. Buster receives much deserved love and affection from volunteers, including Jean, a long-time volunteer of 12+ years. Buster has a quiet, calm and gentle personality, making him a perfect fit for so many different riders of every age and ability.

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Patriarch of the herd, reliable, consistent, and as loveable as they come, Stevie has claimed The Shane Center as his own for the past 12 years. At 25 years of age, he has helped improve the quality of life for children and adults with disabilities by participating in over 2,400 lessons to date! Stevie is shown here with Ben, one of his many best friends.

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Eclipse, a pretty, compact little mare standing 14 hands high, had been waiting six months for a new home at a local rescue. At 12 years old, with broad training and a gentle nature, we knew Eclipse belonged with us. We needed her as much as she needed us and we are proud to be her forever home.

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