Equines Available for Adoption
Meet our adoptable (or soon to be adoptable) equines looking for a home! These equines include donkeys, horses, mules, and miniatures who are ready to find their people. If there is an equine that you’re interested in but is not listed as available yet, please feel free to reach out to adoptions@hopeslegacy.com to ask about them!
Interested in adoption? Please fill out our adoption application.
If you have questions about adoption process or adopting with hopes legacy, you can look at our Adoption FAQ page. If you want to learn more about adoption vs fostering, please visit our foster information page.
You can always reach out to our adoption coordinator, Tori at adoptions@hopeslegacy.com to ask any questions!
Companion/Non-Rideable Equines
Available at Castle Rock Farm
Spud
Spud is an Appaloosa Cross gelding who is in his 20s. Spud is a retired trail guiding horse whose owner surrendered him due to financial challenges. He is looking for a nonriding laidback retirement home. Spud has good handling - he is easy to catch, stands well for the farrier and vet, and would be a lovely addition to any herd. Spud is available as a companion.
Spud’s adoption fee is $500
Baked Bean
Baked Bean is an 11 year old miniature gelding. We do not know much about his background. He was a little timid with people after arriving but has come around and is a very friendly guy. He handles well and is very polite when being lead, loads and rides on the trailer like a champ. He is a companion only.
Baked Bean’s Adoption fee is $500
Sandusky
Sandusky is a 25 year old Appaloosa mare who came to us from a loving owner who could not care for her any more. She loves her food and attention! Sandusky currently gets 1/2 tablet of prascend to maintain her Cushing’s symptoms and is otherwise a healthy gal! She is looking for a home as a loving companion.
Sandusky’s adoption fee is $500
Lord Farquaad
Lord Farquaad is a 12 year old stout miniature who came to us through a seizure. Farquaad was a stallion when he arrived to us but was gelded on 8-6-25. Farquaad is fully healed from his castration and ready for his new home. Due to his castration late in life, he would be best with only geldings. This sassy little man is still working on his manners with the vet and farrier so a home with an intermediate owner who can continue his training would be best.
Lord Farquaad’s adoption fee is $500
Titus
Titus is a sweet small pony about 20 years old. Titus came to us through a seizure with an ulcerated eye that had to be removed for his comfort. Titus is cautious but will happily be caught for a treat. He is relatively easy to handle and was very good for care after his eye was removed. Titus is available as a companion.
Titus’s adoption fee is $500
Kona
Kona is an OTTB who is in her mid-20s and around 16-16.1 hands. She is a calm herd member who enjoys attention and gets along well with other horses. Kona stands well for the farrier and vet and is generally easy to handle. Kona is available as a companion and would make a lovely addition to any herd!
Kona’s adoption fee is $500
Pebbles
Pebbles is an Appaloosa mare in her 30s who is lively and talkative! She is visually impaired, but that does not stop her from knowing when food is on the way! Pebbles starts talking to our feeders when they drive up to the paddock. While Pebbles is not easy for the farrier, oral sedation helps farrier visits go smoothly. Pebbles loves people and would be a great addition to your home as a companion.
Pebble’s Adoption fee is $500
Sweetbriar
Sweetbriar is a 5yo unraced thoroughbred, standing at about 15.2hh. She has lovely ground manner and is great for the vet and farrier. Sweetbriar cannot be ridden, so she is available as a companion only.
Sweetbriar’s adoption fee is $500
Champagne Problems
Champagne is a Morgan mare in her 20s. She is very sweet and loves attention. Champagne came to us overweight and her feet indicate issues with founder. She is currently pasture sound and can be managed with diet and exercise. Champagne’s previous home said she was never formally trained to ride, so we are adopting her out as a loving companion. If you want a buddy to greet you at the fence, she’s your girl!
Champagne’s adoption fee is $500
Rideable Equines
Available at Castle Rock Farm
Queen’s Folly
Queen’s Folly is a 23 year old OTTB mare who is still very active and athletic. Folly does not love to leave her buddies behind, but does enjoy to go out on a trail with company. She loads nicely on a trailer and stands politely for the farrier and vet. She is looking for a laidback home who can give her some time to settle into a routine.
Queen’s Folly’s adoption fee is $750
Companion/Non-Rideable Equines
Available in Foster or training
General
General is a 16 year old pony sized mule. He enjoys being the boss of the field and is fine being in with full sized horses and mules. General would do well in a home experienced with mules as he still needs work being handled. General is blind in his left eye, but it doesn’t slow him down! General is available as a companion.
General is located in Barboursville, Virginia
General’s Adoption Fee is $500
Wren
Wren is a sweet mare in her mid 20’s who does have wry mouth. Despite her dental issue, she eats just fine and is not a hard keeper per her foster. Wren is a nervous girl who needs time and patience from her caregivers and farriers. She is super smart and is a great foal sitter. Wren will need regular dental care to keep her happy and healthy and prefers a consistent daily routine. Wren is available as a companion.
Wren is currently located in Verona, Va
Wren’s adoption fee is $500
Frank
Frank is a spry older guy in his 20s looking for a home where he can get all the attention he wants! He is around 15 hh and is very easy to handle, groom and bathe. He also stand well for the vet and farrier. Frank is an easy keeper and would love to be in a pasture with friends. Frank is available as a companion.
Frank is currently located in Keswick, VA
Frank’s Adoption Fee is $500
Nelson
Nelson is a 12 year old gentle giant! Standing around 16.3 hands, this gelding is a sweet boy who is looking for a person to bond with. Nelson does have an old injury in his front foot and is sound for pasture. He needs a patient farrier and consistent handling to build up his trust. He has a lot of love to give to a new home! Nelson is available as a companion.
Nelson is currently located in Keswick, VA
Nelson’s adoption fee is $500
Lucky Shot
Lucky Shot is a Thoroughbred mare around 26 years old. She has a bullet in her neck that is unable to be safely removed, but it does not bother her. She is a friendly mare who is available as a loving companion.
Lucky Shot is currently located in Spring Dale, WV
Lucky Shot’s adoption fee is $500
Cheers
Cheers the Year (“Cheers”) arrived on New Years Eve 2024! Cheers is a cute mare around 7 years old. She is very friendly and enjoys to be the center of attention. Cheers is currently at Equine Welfare Society for evaluation. Cheers is available as a companion.
Cheers’ adoption fee is $500
Mad World
Mad World (aka Matilda) is a 16 year old OTTB who is available as a loving companion.
Mad World is currently in Spring Dale, WV
Mad World’s adoption fee is $500
Luray
Luray is a 25 year old Thoroughbred mare who came to us through a large animal control seizure in Shenandoah Valley and was very thin. She has gained weight and is ready for her new home. She is ready for a companion home!
Luray is currently located in Lexington, VA
Luray’s adoption fee is $500
Mae
This lovely roughly 26 year old Morgan(?) mare is available for adoption as a companion. She has foundered in the past so she cannot live on lush grass. She loves attention and being brushed, she isn’t a huge fan of the farrier (but is getting better every time!). Mae is available as a companion.
Mae’s adoption fee is $350
Mozart
Mozart is a gelding in his late 20s, we are unsure of his breed. Though he is still learning to be caught (a cookie helps), he stands well for the farrier and is good for the vet. He may have insulin resistance, so he is looking for a home with a dry lot, minimal pasture, or an owner that used a grazing muzzle (he is good about keeping it on). Mozart is available as a companion.
Mozart is located in Palmyra, Va.
Mozart’s adoption fee is $250
Rideable Equines Available in
Foster or training
High Glory
High Glory is a 7 year old, +/-16hh, chestnut thoroughbred mare who is trained to ride. Currently she is being used in a lesson program and is doing great but will need either an intermediate rider or need to be ridden in the supervision of a trainer/instructor to make sure she does not get away with bad habits. She is good for the vet and farrier.
High Glory is located in North Garden, Va
High Glory’s adoption fee is $2500
hORSES IN RESIDENCE WHO ARE NOT AVAILABLE YET
Porter
Porter recently came to us from a law enforcement seizure. He is a Thoroughbred gelding in his 20s and enjoys attention. Porter is on a refeeding schedule and will be evaluated further once he is at a healthy weight.
Stately April
Stately April (“April”) is a 3 year old Off-The-Track Thoroughbred who recently retired from racing in 2024. She has had some time to relax from the track.
April is currently in training with Wheatland Equine
Bonita
Bonita is a mini mule around 7-8 years old who came to us from a law enforcement seizure. She arrived extremely scared of people and has been slowly, but surely improving. Bonita will be officially made available when she can be handled.