Equines Available for Adoption
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Available Equines at Castle Rock Farm
You will notice that not all of our equines are listed on this page,
some are part of pending court cases so we are not able to share info about them.
High Glory
Glory is a 6 year old 16 hand OTTB mare. She has some scarring on her back legs from a fence injury when she was a yearling. Glory was in dire need of ground manners. We are happy to to say she has improved and needs a home to maintain her new skills. Under saddle, Glory is equal parts woah and go with a lovely canter. She has shown she is the same horse on and off the farm - she has gone on trails alone and with others each time doing well. She has been introduced to obstacles and stretching into contact and would love a home that helps her grow.
Glory is currently located in Marshall, VA
Glory’s adoption fee is $2500
Kilmer
Kilmer is a 6 year old gaited horse who arrived the end of February 2024 as a stallion and he was gelded in March. We do not recommend a home with mares in the same field at this time.
Kilmer is very confident and smart. He is sweet with people and has a big presence. He rides very well and calmly by himself.
Kilmer is available as a project horse because of behaviors which need work. His primary issue is being ridden with and around other horses.
We are confident that Kilmer can work through these issues. He learns quickly and has a lot to offer!
Kilmer’s adoption fee is $750
Photo Credit Oana Moore Photography
Sebastian
Sebastian is a 6 year old Quarter Horse type gelding. He was castrated in the beginning of October. Sebastian is a very sweet horse, he loves attention and handles very well. We are not sure if Sebastian has been started under saddle and he is currently available as a project horse. This sweet guy has a lot of potential!
Sebastian’s adoption fee is $750
Kona
Kona is an OTTB who is in her mid-20s. She enjoys attention and gets along well with other horses. She stands well for the farrier and vet. Kona is available as a companion and would make a lovely addition to any herd!
Kona’s adoption fee is $500
Pez
Pez is an Arab mare in her 30s. She came to us in July 2024 emaciated and has made an amazing recovery! She does not have many grinding teeth and requires soaked feed and chaff/pre cut hay. Pez stands well for the farrier and vet. She is ready for a home and welcomes all the attention she can get!
Pez’s adoption fee is $500
Photo Credit Oana Moore Photography
Blue
Blue is a roughly 29 year old Paint mare who arrived from Animal Control in August 2024 severely emaciated and covered in filth. Blue’s teeth are still in decent shape for her age and she can still eat hay and grass, but does need soaked feed as well. She has made a beautiful recovery and is ready for her new home!
Blue’s Adoption Fee is $500
Photo Credit Oana Moore Photography
Baked Bean
Baked Bean is a recently gelded 11 year old miniature horse. 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.
Baked Bean’s adoption fee is $500
Daybreak
Daybreak is an 19 year old OTTB mare (raced under “Glossary”) who came to us through a large animal control seizure in June 2023. She was treated for canker in her left hind this year and her canker has cleared up. We do not know when Daybreak was last ridden, but she enjoys attention and would make a lovely addition to any farm as a companion!
Daybreak’s adoption fee is $500
Loretta
Loretta is a 4 year old mare who is green under saddle and looking for a person to bond with. She had 90 days of professional training and would be suitable for an advanced rider with quiet hands. She does load on a trailer and tie. Loretta is still getting used to people though once she can get to know someone, she will follow them for scratches.
Loretta’s Adoption Fee is $1500
Root Beer
Root Beer is an elderly mini mare, mother to Butters, and would do well in a calm home with Butters. She stands well for the farrier and is working on being caught in the field.
Root Beer and Butter’s Adoption Fee is $500
Butters
Butters is an elderly mini gelding, son to Root Beer, and would do well in a calm home with Root Beer. Butters is more spirited than his mom and is working on standing for the farrier. He is very bonded to Root Beer and does better for standing if she is near.
Root Beer and Butter’s Adoption Fee is $500
Pebbles
Pebbles is an Appaloosa mare in her 30s who is looking for a loving home as a companion. She is visually impaired, but it does not impede on her life very much. We do have to mention that Pebbles is not good for the farrier, sedation is required. Other than that she is personable, sweet, and loves her food!
Pebble’s Adoption fee is $500
Equines Available in Foster or training
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 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 currently located in Keswick, VA
Nelson’s adoption fee is $500
Queen’s Folly
Folly is an 22 year old OTTB mare who has been ridden previously. She is currently in training at Rock Branch Horse and Cattle for evaluation.
Folly is currently located in North Garden, Virginia
Folly’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, Virginia
Raven’s adoption fee is $500
Seven
Seven is an approximately 16 year old OTTB mare. She is in training with Rock Branch Horse and Cattle Company.
Seven is located in North Garden, Virginia
Seven’s adoption fee is $1500
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
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’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’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
Money
Money is a 26 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
Hatta
Hatta Double (Hatta) is a 9 year old OTTB who was transferred to us recently. She requires glue on shoes and will be assessed under saddle. Hatta will be available soon!
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 gave birth to a filly, Carnitas, on 5/4/2024. McGillis is having an enucleation surgery 11/11/2024 and will be available after recovering.
Jester
Jester is an approximately 16 year old standard size mule. He will be available for adoption soon.
Zelda
Zelda is an older OTTB mare who recently came back from foster. She is very sweet and gets along well with other horses. Once we have fully assessed her, she will be available for adoption.
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, 11 year old Hanovarian gelding. He is not sound for riding due to a stifle injury which is degenerating.
Rockalady aka “Breeze”
Breeze is a 19 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.
Daisy
Daisy is a paint pony mare who is 29+ years old according to our equine dentist! She is very shy to being handled and bonded with Bay. Given her age and difficulty with handling, she will live out her days at Hope’s Legacy.
If you are interested in sponsoring Daisy please visit our donation page.
Bay
Bay is a pony mare in her early to mid 20s. Like Daisy, Bay has a lot of difficulties with being handled. She is coming around to volunteers for pets and treats.
If you are interested in sponsoring Bay please visit our donation page.
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 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 12 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.
Thank you Jen for your sponsorship of Bandit
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.
