In 1986
a local farmer, familiar with our 200 acre full service
equestrian facility in Virginia, called the stable and
said that he was going to shoot the Shetland pony living
with his cows because she was eating all of the cows’
food. However if I wanted her I could have her. I told
him I would come as quickly as possible. So Penny, a
red and white pinto pony, came to live on our farm for
many years.
Since
that time we have always made room for one or two horses
that needed a home. Some organizations dedicate their
resources for the rescue of abused and neglected
horses. Our focus is to provide a home for a horse,
pony, donkey or mule that is unwanted for any reason.
Our goals are to prevent the neglect or abuse of any
equine, to offer educational programs to the community,
and to provide shelter, rehabilitation and adoption for
those animals in need of our services. Our residents
are retired show horses, victims of foreclosure or
abandoned/abused/neglected equine. Some have health
issues or had owners who could no longer care for the
horse. Some are available for adoption and others live
out their lives as permanent residents of the sanctuary.
After
many years of caring for these equine privately, we have
decided to form a not-for-profit sanctuary called
America’s Equine Sanctuary at Blue Shadow Farm which is
located in central North Carolina. (Our Florida and
Michigan sites will remain as private facilities.)
Our 501 (3) (c) status is in process. There are many
ways you can help. See our donation page for more
information. If you know of an equine needing a new home
please call or email. To ensure quality care spaces are
limited. Visitors are welcomed but an appointment is
required.
