Sammy’s Story! Name: Sammy Breed: Tennessee Walking Horse Color: Chestnut Height: 15 hands Sex: Gelding Arrived: Spring 2023 DOB: 2012 Sammy's former owner, Becky, generously donated him to Hope Reins after learning about the loss of Buddy (one of our long-time horses). She'd been aware of our program for some
Pax
Hope Reins2025-09-11T15:48:32-04:00Pax’s Story! Name: Pax Breed: Tennessee Walking Horse Color: Chestnut Height: 16 hands Sex: Gelding Arrival: June 17, 2023 DOB: 2006 A big-hearted woman named Becky rescued Pax from a kill pen in New Holland, Pennsylvania, where he had most likely worked as an Amish cart horse before being abandoned.
Gracie
thebardcompany2025-02-20T15:49:55-05:00Gracie’s Story! Name: Grace (Gracie) Breed: Welsh Pony and Quarter Horse Cross Color: Liver Chestnut Height: 13.2 hands Sex: Mare Arrival: April 12, 2023 DOB: April 1, 2010 As a baby, Gracie and her mom were trapped in a barn fire but, thankfully, were rescued. When she was older, she
Dolly
Hope Reins2023-10-17T13:36:31-04:00Dolly’s Story! Name: Dolly Breed: Pony of the Americas Color: Chestnut Height: 13.3 hands Sex: Mare Arrival: Spring 2023 DOB: 2014 Dolly was given a second chance at life because of an organization called Second Chance Stables. The owner, Melanie, made it her life’s mission to rescue and rehab horses
Hero
Hope Reins2024-05-31T13:41:33-04:00Hero's Story! Name: Hero Breed: Paint Color: Red Roan Height: 15.1 hands Sex: Gelding Arrival: Spring 2021 DOB: 2000 The dictionary defines hero as “a person of distinguished courage or ability, admired for his or her brave deeds and noble qualities.” According to Jewell Horton, who has spent a lifetime
Peter
Hope Reins2024-05-31T13:42:44-04:00Peter's Story! Name: Peter Breed: Registered Appaloosa Color: Leopard Appaloosa Height: 14 hands Sex: Gelding Arrival: Spring 2021 DOB: 2000 Peter’s former owner knows the healing power of a horse when paired with a hurting child or teen. Because she experienced it firsthand. “I was born with a cleft palate
Caleb
Hope Reins2024-05-31T13:38:37-04:00Caleb's Story! Name: Caleb Breed: Registered Appaloosa Color: Dun Height: 14.2 hands Sex: Gelding Arrival: Spring 2021 DOB: 2006 After losing all of his herd mates to old age, Caleb lived with his loving human owners in Wilmington but was very lonely. Caleb’s owners recognized that horses are social animals
Zeb
Hope Reins2024-05-31T13:44:14-04:00Zeb's Story! Name: Zeb Breed: Mustang and Belgian Cross Color: Bay Height: 16.3 hands Sex: Gelding Arrival: Spring 2021 DOB: 2003 Zeb worked for the Amish as a cart horse until he was rescued by his owner at an auction in 2012. She knew he was destined for great things
Gabe
thebardcompany2025-02-18T14:40:26-05:00Gabe's Story! Name: GabeBreed: Shetland PonyColor: Silver DappleHeight: 11.1 handsSex: GeldingArrival: February 2010DOB: June 18, 1999Gabe was the first horse to set hoof on the ranch! His journey to Hope Reins was a winding one, full of failed attempts and closed doors that never quelled his exuberant optimism for life. His owner
Kody
Hope Reins2023-10-11T12:56:40-04:00Kody's Story! Name: KodyBreed: Quarter Horse Color: Sorrel Height: 14 hands Sex: Gelding Arrival: 2013 DOB: 2001 Kody has always been good with kids. While living at a riding school, he taught kids of all ages and skill levels how to ride, jump and compete successfully. This quality made him a faithful