As we celebrate our 10th year in rescue, we have decided to focus on our sanctuary horses! Drifter’s Hearts of Hope has rescued over 735 horses over the years and our priority has been to find each horse the perfect, forever home. However, occasionally a horse comes along whose best interests are to stay here with us…protected. We are committed to care for each of our sanctuary horses for the rest of their lives and could use your help to do so!
Why do we sanctuary horses? There are a few reasons…
Some of them, such as Tequila, have been adopted and returned 3 times at no fault of her own. Some, such as LuLuLemon and Mijenta, are mostly unhandled with fear of humans (likely due to the way they have been treated in the past) but are such kind horses. Gunnison arrived traumatized with whip marks and burns covering his body. Cedar has been used hard in her prior life and whilst shouldn’t be ridden, she has a lot of life left in her and deserves a good retirement. Snickerdoodle…well, this guy is just Snickerdoodle… we have tried to adopt him out but he makes it very clear that THIS is his home. He brings comic relief to the herd. All of them have earned their right for a peaceful, safe life with no risk of neglect or abuse ever again.
We are actively looking for a few amazing and generous supporters to help us make it financially possible to provide sanctuary to our herd.
We are looking for sponsors!
A sponsor would make an annual donation to DHOH in support of the sanctuary horse of their choice. That donation will go directly to the feed and care of that specific horse. Our goal is to secure a sponsor for each one of the sanctuary horses we care for here at our rescue. As a thank you for your generous support, we invite you to join us at the rescue for a professional photo shoot with the horse you choose to sponsor!
Our average sanctuary horse costs us $2,000 a year for feed, hoof care and medications. Check out the horses in our sanctuary herd and to choose the one you would like to sponsor! We would be so very grateful for your help and support and we know it will mean the absolute world to the horse you choose! We cannot wait to have you out for your professional photo shoot! If you choose Snickerdoodle, we encourage you to bring your sense of humor with you when you come!
If you have any questions about sponsoring or if you would like to sponsor a particular horse, please e-mail us at [email protected]
Why do we sanctuary horses? There are a few reasons…
Some of them, such as Tequila, have been adopted and returned 3 times at no fault of her own. Some, such as LuLuLemon and Mijenta, are mostly unhandled with fear of humans (likely due to the way they have been treated in the past) but are such kind horses. Gunnison arrived traumatized with whip marks and burns covering his body. Cedar has been used hard in her prior life and whilst shouldn’t be ridden, she has a lot of life left in her and deserves a good retirement. Snickerdoodle…well, this guy is just Snickerdoodle… we have tried to adopt him out but he makes it very clear that THIS is his home. He brings comic relief to the herd. All of them have earned their right for a peaceful, safe life with no risk of neglect or abuse ever again.
We are actively looking for a few amazing and generous supporters to help us make it financially possible to provide sanctuary to our herd.
We are looking for sponsors!
A sponsor would make an annual donation to DHOH in support of the sanctuary horse of their choice. That donation will go directly to the feed and care of that specific horse. Our goal is to secure a sponsor for each one of the sanctuary horses we care for here at our rescue. As a thank you for your generous support, we invite you to join us at the rescue for a professional photo shoot with the horse you choose to sponsor!
Our average sanctuary horse costs us $2,000 a year for feed, hoof care and medications. Check out the horses in our sanctuary herd and to choose the one you would like to sponsor! We would be so very grateful for your help and support and we know it will mean the absolute world to the horse you choose! We cannot wait to have you out for your professional photo shoot! If you choose Snickerdoodle, we encourage you to bring your sense of humor with you when you come!
If you have any questions about sponsoring or if you would like to sponsor a particular horse, please e-mail us at [email protected]
MEET THE DHOH SANCTUARY HORSES (+ COMPANION HORSES!)
SHAMROCK
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Shamrock arrived during Christmas time in 2019. Shamrock is 32 years young! She was never broke to ride, we assume she had been a broodmare in her previous life. She is very content at DHOH where she will stay!
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GUNNISON
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Gunnison came from a livestock auction in Spring 2021. Gunnison is broke to ride but he has had a traumatic past – he was covered in burns and whip marks. We decided he deserved an easy retirement at DHOH!
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FRECKLES
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Available for adoption! Companion only (Gelding only home)
Freckles came to us from Vermejo dude and guest ranch and was used as a lion hunting horse and wrangler horse in his former life. He's about 25 yrs old and has definitely earned his retirement. |
CEDAR
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Available for adoption! Companion only
Cedar came to us through The Annie Project where she was used as a guest horse. She's definitely earned her retirement! |
BATMAN
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Available for adoption! Companion only
Batman hails from a Texas kill-pen, was a former ranch horse and has since earned his retirement |
BAILEY
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Available to Sponsor!
Bailey came to us through the Annie Project and was used as a guest horse in her former life. She's about 30 yrs old and has definitely earned her retirement! |
