Equines Available for Adoption
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Available Equines at Castle Rock Farm
Marmalade - Adoption Pending!
Marmalade is a miniature mare who came to us pregnant in 2023. She is just as sweet as her name and enjoys attention from all our volunteers. Unfortunately her foal did not make it, though Marmalade is making a good recovery.
Marmalade’s adoption fee is $500
Gloryland RVF
“Honey” is an 8 year old Thoroughbred mare who is ready for a home as a companion or light (walking only) riding. She stands at 16.1 hh and is looking for a calm, slow life.
Gloryland’s adoption fee is $750
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’s adoption fee is $500
Prada
Prada is a Quarter Horse (possible QH/Arab) mare in her 20s. Due to an old injury in her hind leg, she is not rideable. She loves grooming and is a loving companion.
Prada’s adoption fee is $500
Merlin
Merlin is a 22 year old gelding who is available as a companion. He does have a suspensory issue, but is currently doing well. Merlin enjoys grooming and is an easy going pasture mate.
Merlin’s adoption fee is $500
Equines Available in Foster
Storm
Storm is a very kind horse with a lovely stocky build. He is around 8 years old and 14.2-14.3 hands. Storm’s perfect home would be with someone experienced with horses that are a little fearful as he is still learning how to be confident. Storm is very kind, he has never offered to bite or kick.
Storm is currently enjoying being groomed, has basic round pen skills, and is working towards more desensitization. He is currently available as a project horse for a knowledgeable adopter.
Storm is currently located in Fredericksburg, VA
Storm’s adoption fee is $750
Raven
Raven is available for adoption as a companion only. She is not safe to ride. Raven is an 8 year old Quarter Horse mare with no known health issues.
Raven is currently located in Afton
Raven’s adoption fee is $500
River Gospel RVF
“Blair” is a 6 year old 16.3 h thoroughbred mare and she is ready for her new home as a companion. She has pain carrying a rider, so she is looking for a home interested in doing groundwork and grooming. Blair is very polite and willing, she works fine independently and lunges well.
Blair is currently located in Baker, West Virginia
River Gospel’s Adoption Fee is $750
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’s adoption fee is $350
Patches
Patches is a lovely mare of unknown breeding. She is in her mid to late 20s. She is not rideable but she is a wonderful companion.
Patches is currently located in Greenwood, Virginia
Patches’ adoption fee is $350
Karl
Karl is a 20 year old Tennessee Walker gelding. He does have cushings and takes Prescend as needed.
Karl is available for adoption as a companion.
Karl is currently located in Arrington, Virginia
Karl’s adoption fee is $250
Money
Money is a 25 year old Quarter Horse gelding. Due to some back issues he is not able to be ridden.
Money is currently located in Lexington, Virginia
Money’s adoption fee is $250
Beethoven
Beethoven is a big love bug in his 20s who is still learning about personal space. We are unsure of his breed, but he stands around 16.1 hands. He does great for the vet and farrier, though after getting teeth pulled is not fond of his mouth being messed with. Despite the teeth, he grazes and eats hay fine and does well in a pasture with others. He is adoptable as a companion.
Beethoven is located in Palmyra, Va.
Beethoven’s adoption fee is $250
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
hORSES IN RESIDENCE WHO ARE NOT AVAILABLE YET
Scout
Scout is a paint gelding in his early 20s. He will be available after being evaluated.
Indigo
Indigo is a 19 year old Irish Sport Horse mare. She will be available after being evaluated.
Infinity
Infinity is a 16 year old Tennessee Walker mare. She will be available after being evaluated.
Kilmer
Kilmer is a stallion around 6 years old. He will be available after being castrated and going to training.
Queen’s Folly
Folly is an 22 year old OTTB mare. She is currently working on gaining weight and will be evaluated after.
McGillis
McGillis is a 7 year old registered Standardbred mare who recently came to us pregnant. She is blind in her right eye, but it does not bother her much. She will be available after giving birth and weaning her foal.
Daisy
Daisy is a paint pony mare of unknown age. She is very shy and will be available once she is able to be handled.
Bay
Bay is a pony mare of unknown age. She was very shy, but is getting much more friendly and approachable. Bay will be available once she is able to be handled.
Daybreak
Daybreak is an 18 year old OTTB mare (raced under “Glossary”) who came to us through a large animal control seizure in June 2023. She is currently being treated for canker in her left hind and will be available once it is cleared and she is evaluated.
SANCTUARY RESIDENTS
These horses are our permanent residents. They are the horse who, due to health issues, age, etc. we feel are not suitable for adoption and need a nice peaceful retirement at Hope's Legacy. Please consider sponsoring one (or more!) of these wonderful horses. Monthly sponsorships start as low as $10 a month. Expenses for these horses usually run about $200 a month.
Fanfare
Fanfare is a 17 hand, 10 year old Hanovarian gelding. He is not sound for riding due to a stifle injury which is degenerating.
Tuff
Tuff is a 20 year old dwarf miniature horse gelding. Tuff needs frequent dental work (which is tricky on such a small mouth) and very specialized farrier care to keep his feet back to where they need to be. This happy little guy loves greeting visitors to the farm and making new friends.
To sponsor Tuff please visit our donation page (link is in the top right corner of this page).
Thank you Yiqing for your partial sponsorship of Tuff!
Rockalady aka “Breeze”
Breeze is a 15 year old OTTB mare. She does have some back issues so she is not able to be ridden. Breeze is currently in sanctuary thanks to a generous sponsor.
Ladybug
Ladybug is a survivor of the Peaceable Farm case. She is with a wonderful foster home.
If you are interested in sponsoring Ladybug please visit our donation page.
Diamond
Diamond is an Appendix Quarter Horse mare who has some soundness issues. She is living out her days on the gorgeous Cumber Farm.
Thank you Cumber Farm for your sponsorship of Diamond
Clever Mansue aka “Rodeo”
Rodeo is a 29 year old Thoroughbred mare. She is a survivor of the Peaceable Farm case and will be with us for the rest of her days.
DONKEY AND DOLLY
Donkey is an elderly survivor of the Peaceable Farm case from October 2015. He will be living out his life as a mascot and ambassador for Hope's Legacy. This small, yet very opinionated charmer loves meeting new people. Dolly came to Hope's Legacy from the Virginia Donkey Rescue to be Donkey's companion. He likes horses, but they're just not the same as having his very own donkey friend who never leaves him.
Thank you Rosi Beachy, Susanna McGuire and Barry and Karen Adkins for your support of Donkey and Dolly
Please consider sponsoring Donkey and Dolly with a monthly donation.
Cub
Cub is a 10 year old Tennessee Walker gelding. He is fairly neurological so he will be a sanctuary horse.
Thank you Tiverton for sponsoring Cub
Gigi
Gigi is an Appaloosa mare (the photo is from when she arrived) who is living out her days on the gorgeous Cumber Farm.
Thank you Cumber Farm for sponsoring Gigi
Bandit
Bandit (chestnut gelding on the left) is 30 years old. He is enjoying his retirement at one of our amazing foster homes.
Please consider sponsoring Bandit with a monthly donation.
MEET AMBER
Meet Amber Three. She came to Hope's Legacy from Orange County Animal Control in April of 2015. It is hard to see how thin she truly was when she arrived because of her thick winter coat, but she was very thin and completely covered in lice. Several good medicated baths, lots of food and even more love turned Amber into an amazing little horse. Sadly we Amber passed away in early 2020. We thank the Thomas family for giving her such an wonderful home for the last years of her life.
On Christmas of 2015 Amber found her people when she was adopted by the Thomas Family. They volunteer with Hope's Legacy and fell in love with her. Amber was their daughter Taylor's first horse, together they have galloped through fields, competed in the show ring and at hunter paces and spent countless hours just enjoying one another's company.
