STAR Rescues Needing New Homes

DOREY & MARIMBA
One year ago they arrived at STAR Ranch, broken spirits and poor health. They are full brother and sister, 16 and 17.  Marimba is the gray gelding, Dorey is the roan mare. It would be nice if they could go together, but not essential.

One year, nearly to the day, this brother and sister are now going to TRAILS where they will work with troubled youth this summer.  They have a wonderful purpose and new lease on life. This is why we do what we do and why STAR needs to stay forever in Haywood County.
Dorey & Marimba
Dorey & Marimba
Dorey and Marimba
Dorey & Marimba


COCOA

Cocoa
Cocoa

TIKA
Meet Tika, a 29 year old wonder mare who runs like a filly. She was the 'seeing eye' horse to Pete.TIKA

MYA
This is Mya, a late teenager who will remember how to ride again with a little TLC.  Beautiful quarter horse mare. Mya

RUSTY
Many feel that mustangs should be 'broken' and have saddles on their backs.  Many accomodate their owners by doing so and adjust to their new world.  Rusty decided, after going through all the 'training' he could endure, that he would throw the next guy that got on his back.  And he did - three times.  Very disappointed that this little horse was 'too wild' he was donated to S.T.A.R. Ranch. Donations for Rusty will go for hoof repair, special feed and treatment for his coat, and hay.  He can stay at S.T.A.R. forever, or find a home that understands--- "I'm a REAL mustang."

 

GYPSY

gypsyThis 17 year old Tennessee Walker mare came to STAR 5 days after she tangled in barbed wire and fell onto a metal post, puncturing her right hip.  She was unable to receive any veterinary care until she arrived, too late for stitching.  Treating an open would round the clock, antibiotics, pain meds and supplements make this gal high maintenance!  But worth it.

 

SWEET PEA

sweetpeaThis 27 year old Appaloosa, malnourished and dehydrated, is putting on a few pounds each day.  Her mane was trimmed to make her feel better, her tail will fill in a little more with time.  On red cell and nutrients, she seems happy with the other horses in her pasture.

 

More. . .

gateAll horses up for adoption are through their intensive care and ready for homes.  Some are quite ridable, needing only to 'remember when' they used be happy under saddle. They need to move on to make room for those steadily coming in.