Meet Our Rescues!

Aspen

Age: Mid 20’s (2026) Birth Date: Unknown

Breed/Sex: Standard Donkey Gelding

Size: Approximately 600 pounds

About Me: Aspen came to Hay Burr Inn on March 6, 2023 as an owner surrender with Cedar. He was feral when he arrived, but is slowly starting to come around and learning to enjoy the company of both the other equines and the humans. He does enjoy treats and the occasional scratch and is learning all the basics of domestic life! He is becoming more brave every day; a true testament to the resilience of these animals.

Current Sponsor: Aspen currently has 1 sponsor. The monthly donation takes more than 1 sponsor to cover his care. If you are a kind soul who is willing to make a monthly gift towards his continuous care, click on the button to sponsor.

Bessie

Age: Mid 20’s (2026) Birth Date: Unknown

Breed/Sex: Mule, Mare

Size: Approximately 500 pounds

About Me: Bessie came to Hay Burr Inn on November 9, 2025 as an owner surrender. She is a sweet girl. She has become friends with our blind, Pony of America, Nahima. She helps guide and calms Nahima as a “seeing-eye mule”.

Needs Sponsor: Bessie currently has 1 sponsor. The monthly donation takes more than 1 sponsor to cover her care. If you are a kind soul who is willing to make a monthly gift towards her continuous care, click on the button to sponsor.

Cedar

Age: Mid 20’s (2026) Birth Date: Unknown

Breed/Sex: Miniature Donkey Gelding

Size: Approximately 300 pounds

About Me: Cedar came to Hay Burr Inn on March 6, 2023 as an owner surrender with Aspen. He was feral when he arrived, but has found that he really enjoys the company of people and the other equines. He is a sweet boy that will come up just to rest his head on the volunteers in search of scratches and treats. He is learning all the basics and coming along beautifully!

Needs Sponsor: Cedar is currently looking for a kind soul who is willing to make a monthly gift towards his continuous care. Learn more about our sponsorship program.

Devlin

Age: Upper 20’s (2026)     Birth Date: Unknown

reed/Sex: Morgan/Quarter Horse Gelding

Size: 14 Hands, Approximately 1000 pounds     

About Me: Devlin came to Hay Burr Inn on June 25, 2021 from animal control. He is a super sweet and funny guy that loves attention and treats! He took good care of his buddy, Angus, and acts as his “seeing-eye horse” who he arrived with to Hay Burr Inn. He is now good friends with one of our newest friends on the farm, Rolo.

Needs Sponsor: Devlin currently has 1 sponsor. The monthly donation takes more than 1 sponsor to cover his care. If you are a kind soul who is willing to make a monthly gift towards his continuous care, click on the button to sponsor.

Freedom

Age: 30       Birth Date: May 19, 1996

Breed/Sex: Thoroughbred Mare    

Size: 15.2 Hands, Approximately 1,000 pounds  

About Me: Freedom is an off-track race horse. She came to Hay Burr Inn in September 2015, after her farm closed and she needed a retirement home. She is very patient with people and loves to wear coats so she can be a diva. She is fast and zesty, well trained, retired from her farm, but still enjoys a job. She is starting to show her age, so she is enjoying a slower pace time on the sanctuary. If she is not with Traveller, you will find her with Katie.

Needs Sponsor: Freedom currently has 2 sponsors. The monthly donation takes multiple sponsors to cover her care. If you are a kind soul who is willing to make a monthly gift towards her continuous care, click on the button to sponsor.

Gandalf

Age: Mid 20s (2026)     Birth Date: Unknown

Breed/Sex: Belgian Draft Gelding 

Size: 19 hands, Approximately 1,800 pounds

About Me: Gandalf arrived at Hay Burr Inn on April 25, 2024 with Maeve intercepted before being sent to auction. Gandalf worked all his life pulling plows, field equipment or wagons for an Amish farm. He came to HBI severely underweight, needing hoof care, teeth floating, as well as general veterinary care to include vaccines. At HBI he is getting the best care possible and is becoming calm. He does have some go to his giddy up. Learning to feel kind hands, grooming, giving treats, taking a nice walks, and eating all the hay he is able..

Needs Sponsor: Gandalf is currently looking for a kind soul who is willing to make a monthly gift towards his continuous care. Learn more about our sponsorship program.

Liath (Pronounce (Lee-ah)

Age: ~Mid/Late 20s (2026)     Birth Date: Unknown

Breed/Sex: Dappel Gray Miniature Horse Mare   

Size: Approximately 150 pounds

About Me: Liath arrived at Hay Burr Inn on April 14, 2026, from animal control. I’m adjusting to my new home and loving the mush and soft treats. I have Cushings which requires medication and special care. I’m so grateful to have a soft landing at the sanctuary. I’m looking forward to making friends with the other minis on the farm.

Needs Sponsor: is currently looking for a kind soul who is willing to make a monthly gift towards her continuous care. She does require additional care due to her condition. If you are a kind soul who is willing to make a monthly gift towards her continuous care, click on the button to sponsor.

Kahlua

Age: 11 (2026)     Birth Date: April 7, 2015

Breed/Sex: Sorrel & White Miniature Horse Mare   

Size: 11 Hands, Approximately 375 pounds

About Me: Kahlua arrived at Hay Burr Inn on October 4, 2025, with Rolo as owner surrender. I’m a fun loving mini who is always looking for treats. I am blind in my right eye. But I can see fine in my left! I have lit a spark in Kiya as she missed her friend, Java Joe very much.

Needs Sponsor: Kahlua currently has 1 sponsor. The monthly donation takes multiple sponsor to cover her care. If you are a kind soul who is willing to make a monthly gift towards her continuous care, click on the button to sponsor.

Katie

Age: 31        Birth Date: June 28, 1995

Breed/Sex: American Paint, Tobiano Bay Mare   

Size: 15 Hands, Approximately 1,000 pounds

About Me: Katie came to Hay Burr Inn on June 30, 2013 as an owner surrender. She is a very friendly gal and loves to search you for any remaining cookies you may have! She is a real-life cookie monster! Katie is the lead mare of the big herd here at HBI.

Current Sponsor: Katie currently has 1 sponsor. The monthly donation takes more than 1 sponsor to cover her care. If you are a kind soul who is willing to make a monthly gift towards her continuous care, click on the button to sponsor.

Kiya

Age: 15 +/- (2026)      Birth Date: Unknown

Breed/Color/Sex: Buckskin Pinto, Miniature Horse, Mare   

Size: 8 Hands, Approximately 275 pounds

About Me: Kiya came to Hay Burr Inn on January 28, 2023 after she was rescued from a kill pen. She is lively and loves to eat! Kiya living her best life with her mini girlfriends, Licorice & Kahlua, and is always bright eyed and happy to greet you! She also has the cutest underbite!

Current Sponsor: Kiya currently has 1 sponsor. The monthly donation takes more than 1 sponsor to cover her care. Her underbite requires veterinary care which incurs additional costs. If you are a kind soul who is willing to make a monthly gift towards her continuous care, click on the button to sponsor.

Licorice

Age: 18 +/- (2026)     Birth Date: Unknown

Breed/Sex: Black Miniature Horse Mare   

Size: 9 Hands, Class B, Approximately 350 pounds

About Me: Licorice came to Hay Burr Inn in August 2013 after she was rescued from a kill pen. As her name implies, she has a very spunky and spicy personality and loves to play and go fast! She is very well trained, and even drives with cart (she self-identifies as a Friesian)!

Needs Sponsor: Licorice currently has 2 sponsors. The monthly donation takes multiple sponsor to cover her care. If you are a kind soul who is willing to make a monthly gift towards her continuous care, click on the button to sponsor.

Maeve

Age: 13 +/- (2026)     Birth Date: Unknown

Breed/Sex: Dutch Harness Mare   

Size: 17 Hands, Approximately 1500 pounds

About Me: Maeve came to Hay Burr Inn on April 25, 2024 with Gandalf. She is a Dutch harness horse who pulled a buggy for an Amish family. This is a unique breed.

Maeve arrived at HBI as an auction intercept. This means she was taken from her farm to a holding place to be networked for a home before she was sent to auction. As an auction horse she most likely would have not gone to slaughter but taken in by a rescue or private buyer. Because HBI intercepted her she did not go through the trauma of auction houses. If she didn't sell at one she would have gone to another in a cycle until she finally was helped. We are glad to have helped her at the beginning.

So Maeve did arrive at HBI severely emaciated with a bit of dropped rear fetlocks. This occurs from being driven quickly on paved roads and it is sometimes genetic. Maeve has also evidence of having foals in the past. Maeve arrived with roads shoes and pads. We are working with her to toughen her hooves to go barefoot. She came to us also is in need of vaccinations, teeth floating, and being handled gently.

Maeve will not be used for breeding though there are few dutch harness horses in the US. Maeve will have a wonderful retirement and a bit of retraining. She will learn to be a relaxed horse with love and gentle care. Her future looks lovely.

Needs Sponsor: Maeve is currently looking for a kind soul who is willing to make a monthly gift towards her continuous care. Learn more about our sponsorship program.

Nahima

Age: 29 +/- (2026)     Birth Date: Unknown

Breed/Sex: Pony of America (POA) Mare   

Size: Approximately 800 pounds

About Me: Nahima came to Hay Burr Inn on May 24, 2024 with Sakina. NECCOG took control of this large herd due to neglect and starvation. As always some horses were worse than others. After a few months the horses were in need of forever homes. NECCOG reached out to HBI a few days after we had taken in Maeve and Gandalf. Maeve and Gandalf were in quarantine. So we said we could help after the horses in quarantine we're finished By that time only a few horses were left.

Nahima is a beautiful grey with white appaloosa colored mare. A smaller, but robust built pony. Nahima is a sassy POA, an American breed relatively new. (1954) Pony of America is usually appaloosa in coloring. Appaloosa is one of the foundation stock of this breed, others are Shetland and the Quarter horse.

Nahima is one of the pair bond we took in. The reason the bond couldn’t be separated is because Nahima is blind and relied on Sakina to get around safely. Since Sakina has passed, Nahima has now bonded with Bessie, our 1st mule! Nahima also relies on her senses other than sight to get around.

The name Nahima is Hopi native American for a mystic. Or someone who sees beyond what is in our eyesight, ahima. Reflecting spiritual and mystical beliefs of the Hopi people who have a rich tradition of connection with the divine and seeking inner enlightenment As Nahima is appaloosa, a native American bred horse we believe this is fitting in many ways.

Needs Sponsor: Nahima currently has 1 sponsors. The monthly donation takes multiple sponsors to cover her care. If you are a kind soul who is willing to make a monthly gift towards her continuous care, click on the button to sponsor.

Rolo

Age: 29       Birth Date: May 21, 1997

Breed/Sex: Quarter Horse, Gelding   

Size: Approximately 1,000 pounds

About Me: Rolo came to Hay Burr Inn on October 4, 2025 as an owner surrender with Kahlua. He has navicular, managed by exercise and medication! He is loving life with Devlin. The two will be found together either grooming or napping together.

Needs Sponsor: Rolo is currently looking for a kind soul who is willing to make a monthly gift towards his continuous care. With navicular, it is managed through medication. His care requires additional funds to care for his daily care. Learn more about our sponsorship program.

Rowan

Age: 27       Birth Date: 1999

Breed/Sex: Quarter Horse, Chestnut, Gelding   

Size: 15 Hands, Approximately 1,000 pounds

About Me: Rowan came to Hay Burr Inn on February 21, 2022 as an owner surrender. He suffers from heaves (asthma), but that doesn’t stop him from the occasional romp!

Needs Sponsor: Rowan is currently looking for a kind soul who is willing to make a monthly gift towards his continuous care. With heaves, it is managed through medication. His care requires additional funds to care for his daily care. Learn more about our sponsorship program.

Spirit Amour

Age: 17      Birth Date: April 17, 2009

Breed/Sex: Thoroughbred Gelding 

Size: 17 hands, Approximately 1,300 pounds

About Me: “Spirit” Amour is an off-track race horse out of the famous sire, Tapit. He raced and won at Calder Race Course, Churchill Downs, Delaware Park, Gulfstream Park, and Tampa Bay Downs. He came to Hay Burr Inn on October 7, 2017 after being rescued from a kill pen. He is the herd leader here at the rescue and is full of life and spirit!

Needs Sponsor: Spirit Amour is currently looking for a kind soul who is willing to make a monthly gift towards his continuous care. Learn more about our sponsorship program.

Traveller

Age: 19 +/- (2026)     Birth Date: Unknown

Breed/Sex: Percheron Cross Gelding 

Size: 16 hands, Approximately 1,400 pounds

About Me: Traveller came to Hay Burr Inn on July 7, 2016 after being rescued from a kill pen. Due to many past traumas, Traveller is still a little head shy, but has come a long way from when he first got to the barn and is really starting to trust people again. He enjoys being a “wild horse” with his friends but is a sucker for a cookie! His best friends are Spirit & Freedom.

Needs Sponsor: Traveller currently has 1 sponsor. The monthly donation takes more than 1 sponsor to cover his care. If you are a kind soul who is willing to make a monthly gift towards his continuous care, click on the button to sponsor.

Zaffre Blue

Age: 24 +/- (2026)     Birth Date: Unknown

Breed/Sex: American Paint Gelding 

Size: 15 hands, Approximately 1,250 pounds

About Me: Zaffre arrived at Hay Burr Inn on April 30, 2021. He was abandoned, not once but twice at boarding facilities!! We decided to give a home after 3 lovely ladies helped him for quite some time, stepping in to pay board until they could find a solution. Zaffre has found his home here at the sanctuary where he enjoys spending time with his herd mates and the occasional hack around the property.

Needs Sponsor: Zaffre is currently looking for a kind soul who is willing to make a monthly gift towards his continuous care. Learn more about our sponsorship program.