Hope's Story! Breed: Miniature Horse Color: Red Roan Sex: Mare Arrival: 2012 DOB: 2007 Hope was donated to our program by Finchwood miniatures in Elfin, NC. Fun Facts: Hope is a beautiful willful girl! She loves to run. Hope also adores her pasture mate, Josie, and calls to her each time

Sparrow's Story! Name: Sparrow Breed: Quarter Horse Color: Copper Sex: Gelding Arrival: Summer 2016 DOB: 1990 What is “home”? Perhaps it’s a certain city or town, a place you live with family, or a feeling of safety and security. Many kids who come to the Ranch struggle with what home really

Shiloh's Story! Breed: Welsh Pony Color: Flea Bitten Grey Height: 12.1 Hands Sex: Mare Arrived: April 2010 DOB: December 13, 2003 Sometimes horses come to Hope Reins with devastating stories of abuse or tragic neglect. At the Ranch they find a new home, new purpose and redemption. Other horses come with different

Selah's Story! Name: Selah Breed: American Saddlebred Color: Brown Sex: Mare Arrival: Winter 2014 DOB: 2008 We first experienced Selah as most people do – as a force of nature. With a sharp mind and champion bloodline, Selah embodies the graceful exuberance that characterizes the Saddlebred breed. But beneath the exquisite

Ruka's Story! Breed: Percheron Cross Color: Blue Roan Sex: Mare Arrival: March 2015 DOB: 1996 “Three starving horses have just been surrendered and we need a safe place to take them today,” came the call from first responders to a rescue group outside Charleston, SC. The rescue group responded, “We only have space for one of

Kody's Story! Breed: Quarter Horse Color: Sorrel Height: 15 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

Joy's Story! Breed:  Quarter Horse Color: Paint Sex:  Mare Arrival:  Spring 2015 DOB: When visitors arrive at Hope Reins and meet Joy, the first thing they notice are her beautiful blue eyes. And, Joy’s story is as equally beautiful. Unlike many of her pasture mates, the mare’s background was not marred

Jesse's Story! Name: Jesse Breed: Quarter Horse Color: Brown Sex: Mare Arrival: Fall 2010 DOB: 1993 The first time we laid eyes on this traumatized brown mare was at a United States Equine Rescue League foster home.  As we listened to the USERL worker share what details were known about her

Gabe's Story! Breed: Shetland Pony Color: Chocolate Dapple Height: 11 Hands Sex: Gelding Arrival: February 2010 DOB: June 18, 1999 Gabe was the first horse ever to set hoof on the Ranch! Our equine team began with him, and he remains a cornerstone of the program. His journey to Hope Reins

Deetz's Story! Breed: American Quarter Horse Color: Bay Height: 15 Sex: Gelding Arrival: Spring, 2011 DOB: December 27, 2001 Deetz came from a background of hard work—a long line of Reining and Cutting horses. Deetz was a rodeo horse racing around arenas while cowboys shot guns. Then he was bought and