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 Hope’s 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!
Rideable Equines
Available at Castle Rock Farm
Serena - Going to Equine Affaire Ohio!
Serena is a mare in her mid 20’s who came to us through owner surrender. She is a sweet and easy to handle mare. Serena can be ridden and seems to be a solid citizen. She will happily walking through mud and water and walk around the farm alone.
Serena’s adoption fee is $750
Serena will be available at the ASPCA Equine Affaire in Columbus Ohio April 9-12
Raindrop - Going to Equine Affaire Ohio!
Raindrop was born into the rescue in 2016, he was adopted out and then recently returned due to financial hardship. This large pony will keep you entertained for hours with his playful personality and sweet disposition. Raindrop was never started under saddle, but potentially could be.
Raindrop’s adoption fee is $500
Raindrop will be available at the ASPCA Equine Affaire in Columbus Ohio April 9-12
Majik - Going to Equine Affaire Ohio!
Majik is a 25 year old gaited pony. He has great manners and loves a good groom and just spending time with people. He is good for the vet and farrier. He was a child’s pony in his younger years and then spent time just hanging out in a field for the last several years. Majik is trained to ride but is a little rusty around the edges. He is working with out resident trainer to knock the dust off. Majik does have some missing teeth and cannot have regular hay but he can eat grass, chaff (chopped hay) and grain just fine.
Majik’s adoption fee is $750
Majik will be available at the ASPCA Equine Affaire in Columbus Ohio April 9-12
Bullseye - Pending Adoption!
Bullseye is an Arabian filly who was born on March 25, 2025. She was bucket raised and is very into people. Bullseye is currently working on her halter training. Bullseye will need an adopter who has previous experience raising and training foals or has a trainer that will be fully involved in helping raise and train Bullseye.
Bullseye’s adoption fee is $500
Zeus - Going to Equine Affaire Ohio!
Zeus is a spicy colt who was born on June 2nd 2025. Zeus is fun and funny and loves his friends, snacks, and naps! He is currently working on halter training and handling. Experience raising and handling foals is required to adopt.
Zeus’s adoption fee is $500
Zeus will be available at the ASPCA Equine Affaire in Columbus Ohio April 9-12
Ziva - Pending Adoption!
Ziva is a spunky Arabian filly who was born on September 10, 2025. She was just weaned and is getting along well with all her baby friends without mom. She is working on her halter training and doing well.
Ziva’s adoption fee is $500
Mocha - Going to Equine Affaire Ohio!
Mocha is an Arabian mare we think to be around 12 years old. She is the mother of Ziva (above). Mocha is a good citizen for the vet and farrier. She is currently working with our resident trainer and is willing to listen and learn. Our trainer is going to continue to work with Mocha until she finds a home.
Mocha’s adoption fee is $1000
Mocha will be available at the ASPCA Equine Affaire in Columbus Ohio April 9-12
Companion/Non-Rideable Equines
Available at Castle Rock Farm
Sandusky
Sandusky is a 26 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 a daily equioxx for her arthritis. She is looking for a home as a loving companion.
Sandusky’s adoption fee is $500
Twizzler - Adoption Pending!
Twizzler is a 10hh 6yo jenny who came to the rescue at 1yo, was adopted to a family and only came back to the rescue due to her owners being elderly. Twizzler is a lovely happy little donkey who is easy to handle and good for the vet and farrier. She loves attention and always walks up to the volunteers when they come to visit or feed.
Twizzler’s adoption fee is $500
Coffee
Coffee is a 30 year old mustang mare who is hoping to find a nice quiet home. Coffee can sometimes be a little hard to catch but her food motivation works in your favor. Once caught, Coffee is good for the vet but needs a patient farrier. Coffee is a companion only.
Coffee’s adoption fee is $500
Symphony and Dash - Bonded Pair
Symphony and Dash are a bonded pair of painted donkeys. Symphony is mom and Dash is her son. Dash was never weaned and have never been away from his mother so these two are only available as a pair. They came to the rescue because their owners were elderly and wanted to make sure the donkeys went to good homes. In the pictures, the red halter is Symphony and the teal halter is Dash. These two are lovely and playful, easy to handle and good for the vet and farrier. Symphony does have issues with white line disease every so often when the weather has been wet for too long but she stands nicely for treatment. Symphony also has a small cancer spot on the pink skin near one of her eyes but our vet does not thing she is in need of treatment at the moment but does strongly recommend she wear a UV fly mask when it is sunny out. With that being said, due to Dash also having pink skin around his eyes, the vet has suggested he wear a UV fly mask to reduce the risk of future issues.
Symphony and Dash’s adoption fee is $750
Dash and Symphony - Bonded Pair
Symphony and Dash are a bonded pair of painted donkeys. Symphony is mom and Dash is her son. Dash was never weaned and have never been away from his mother so these two are only available as a pair. They came to the rescue because their owners were elderly and wanted to make sure the donkeys went to good homes. In the pictures, the red halter is Symphony and the teal halter is Dash. These two are lovely and playful, easy to handle and good for the vet and farrier. Symphony does have issues with white line disease every so often when the weather has been wet for too long but she stands nicely for treatment. Symphony also has a small cancer spot on the pink skin near one of her eyes but our vet does not thing she is in need of treatment at the moment but does strongly recommend she wear a UV fly mask when it is sunny out. With that being said, due to Dash also having pink skin around his eyes, the vet has suggested he wear a UV fly mask to reduce the risk of future issues.
Symphony and Dash’s adoption fee is $750
Layla
Layla is a super sweet, attention (and treat!) seeking Tennessee Walker mare in her 20’s. Layla is easy to catch and is good for the vet and farrier. Layla is used in our children’s programs we have at the farm to teach leading and handling and is always a perfect angel. She loves the attention and the kids love her! Layla does have some dental issues which requires her to eat grain, grass and chaff, no hay. Layla is available as a companion horse only.
Layla’s adoption fee is $500
Finn
Finn is a 8 year old Dutch Harness Horse Cross who came to the rescue as an owner surrender. Finn fractured something in his hip when he was two and a half and is not rideable. He is pasture sound but will sometimes fall when he gets the zoomies. Finn has a goofy people loving personality who is good for the vet and farrier. Finn is always happy to “help” you with chores in his field and is the first to come say hi when the volunteers come to feed or check on the horses. Finn is available as a non-riding companion horse only.
Finn’s adoption fee is $500
Kisses and Rowdy - Bonded Pair
Kisses and Rowdy are a bonded pair and will only be adopted out together. They came to the rescue because their owners were elderly and wanted to make sure the donkeys went to good homes. Kisses is Rowdy's mother. Rowdy was never weaned, he has never been without his mother. These 2 are a fun pair who are happy and just love attention. They are good for the vet and farrier and general handling. These two always greet the volunteers excited for food and attention. Kisses is in the royal blue halter and Rowdy is in the teal halter in pictures.
Kisses and Rowdy’s adoption fee is $750
Rowdy and Kisses - Bonded Pair
Kisses and Rowdy are a bonded pair and will only be adopted out together. They came to the rescue because their owners were elderly and wanted to make sure the donkeys went to good homes. Kisses is Rowdy's mother. Rowdy was never weaned, he has never been without his mother. These 2 are a fun pair who are happy and just love attention. They are good for the vet and farrier and general handling. These two always greet the volunteers excited for food and attention. Kisses is in the royal blue halter and Rowdy is in the teal halter in pictures.
Kisses and Rowdy’s adoption fee is $750
Champagne Problems
Champagne is a fantastic, lovable Morgan mare in her early 20s who was never trained to ride. Champagne is a volunteer favorite for her doe eyes, super sweet personality and easy going nature. She is good for the vet and stands fairly well for the farrier. Champagne is a girls girl and gets along best with other mares. She has not shown any signs of past founder. Champagne is on daily thyro-L.
Champagne’s adoption fee is $500
Dottie
Dottie is a sweet 17 year old Arabian mare. She can be handled but does need work on her handling skills. Dottie is okay with the vet and farrier. Dottie is available as a non-riding companion only, she is pasture sound but does show the beginnings of DSLD in her hind legs.
Dottie’s adoption fee is $500
Fina
Fina is a 30ish year old mare who came to us recently when her owner was no longer able to care for her. Fina is available as a non-riding companion.
Fina’s adoption fee is $500
Fidget
Fidget is a a super sweet, curious Arabian mare under 10 years old. She is good for the farrier with her front feet, we are working on her back feet. She will need a little work on her handling skills. She is scheduled to see the vet soon for updated vaccines. Fidget is available as a non-riding companion only, she is pasture sound but does show the beginnings of DSLD in her hind legs.
Fidget’s adoption fee is $500
Squirt - Going to Equine Affaire Ohio!
Squirt is a sweet and a little goofy 20 year old Thoroughbred who came to the rescue as an owner surrender. He has not been trained to ride. His only job was to eat treats and look cute and he was employee of the month every month. Squirt gets along well in any herd he is introduced to. He is not a dominant horse and is happy to just have friends.
Squirt’s adoption fee is $500
Squirt will be available at the ASPCA Equine Affaire in Columbus Ohio April 9-12
Companion/Non-Rideable Equines
Available in Foster or training
Lucky Shot
Lucky Shot is a Thoroughbred mare around 27 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
Mad World
Mad World (aka Matilda) is an 18 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 26 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 27 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 $500
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 $500
Rideable Equines Available in
Foster or training
Spartacus
Spartacus is a friendly colt, born June 15, 2025 who sadly lost his mother. Despite that, Spartacus is thriving, adventurous, curious, and super smart! Currently Spartacus is working on halter training and handling. Spartacus will be scheduled for castration in the near future and is now taking adoption applications. Experience raising and handling foals is required to adopt.
Spartacus’s adoption fee is $500
equines IN RESIDENCE WHO ARE NOT AVAILABLE YET
Angelica
Angelica is a sweet but timid molly mule. She was an owner surrender due to a tragic loss in her owners life. Angelica prefers women over men. We are working on building trust with Angelica. She will be made available when she is ready.
S’Noel
This sassy little Arabian filly was born on December 23, 2025. She will be available for adoption once she is old enough to be weaned.
Kevin
Kevin is a pony gelding, likely roughly 30 years of age, who came to us in late January 2026. He will be available for adoption once he has gained some weight.
Dijon
This handsome and slightly spicy stallion arrived in early January 2026. He will be available for adoption after being castrated and once he has a little more work on being handled. He is currently not very trusting of people and working on that with out resident trainer.
Bonita
Bonita is a mini mule who is very scared of people. She has come a long way since arriving at Hope’s Legacy in the fall of 2023 but still is not able to be handled easily.