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Meet Our Residents
Many horses have come to EI over the years and many have been adopted by families to new forever homes. Some have been with EI since their retirement. We'd like you to meet our current exceptional residents.
Available for Adoption
These OTTB's have been successfully rehabbed and are in training. They are ready to move on to their next careers off the track!
Walt
Name: Drillomatic
Age: 4/30/2016
Breed: Thoroughbred
Lineage: Drill - Jozi's Turn by Johannesburg
Residence Status: Retraining
Adoption Fee: $2,000
History: Walt is a 9 year old gelding who retired from racing injury-free! He is currently starting his retraining with ground work and some light riding under saddle W/T and hacking around our property.​
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Rating System:
Leading & Ground Manners - 2
Grooming & Tacking - 1
Horse Care - 1
Riding - 2
Overall Demeanor - 2
Anticipated Capability Level - 2
In Rehabilitation
​These are new arrivals to Equestrian Inc. or are horses that need a little extra time and care before starting their re-training process. They still might be available for adoption to the right home, so please inquire if one of these horses looks like the right fit for you!
Soldier
Name: Summer Diet
Age: 2/10/2021
Breed: Thoroughbred
Lineage: Vino Rosso - Melody Girl by Unbridled's Song
Residence Status: Rehabilitation
Adoption Fee: TBD
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History: Soldier is a 4 year old unraced gelding. He had a few knee chips removed in 2024 and has been successfully rehabilitated. We are getting to know him better before starting his retraining, but expect that he'll make a great riding companion! ​
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Rating System:
Leading & Ground Manners - 2
Grooming & Tacking - 2
Horse Care - 1
Riding - TBD
Overall Demeanor - 2
Anticipated Capability Level - 2
Reese
Name: Vino Express
Age: 3/31/2022
Breed: Thoroughbred
Lineage: Vino Rosso - Sweet Uproar by Candy Ride (ARG)
Residence Status: Rehabilitation
Adoption Fee: TBD
History: Reese is a 3 year old filly who is currently resting a bruised knee. She is a shy girl, but we'll be working with her on ground work until she can begin her retraining under saddle. ​
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Rating System:
Leading & Ground Manners - 2
Grooming & Tacking - 2
Horse Care - 1
Riding - TBD
Overall Demeanor - 2
Anticipated Capability Level - 2
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Sanctuary Residents
This special group of horses are our retired permanent residents. They enjoy spending their time getting spoiled by our volunteers!
Knight
Name: BH Southern Knight
Age: 5/2/2014
Breed: Arabian
Lineage: --
Residence Status: Sanctuary
History: Knight was brought to EI in 2014 when he was 8 months old. Originally bred to become a halter horse, he did not come out confirmationally suited for that. His breeders responsibly offered him to us to have a different career. Glenda’s first Arabian stallion was Hawk Hill Knight, a spitting image of our 2014 Knight. Knight is known for being the vocal one in barn, always ready for his meals.
Cat
Name: Faction Cat
Age: 2/23/2013
Breed: Thoroughbred
Lineage: Wild Cat Heir - Zooming By by Cimarron Secret
Residence Status: Sanctuary
History: Faction Cat joined EI in November 2024 without any current injuries. Known at our barn as the "Modern Day Secretariat" because of his impressive racing career, he is going to enjoy his retirement with us getting spoiled by all of our volunteers.
Lucky
Name: Lucky
Age: 1/1/1995
Breed: Appaloosa
Lineage: --
Residence Status: Sanctuary
History: Lucky originally came to EI in a boarding capacity until his owner passed away and wished for Lucky to live out his remaining days with us. Lucky has been part of EI since 2004. He is our first go to when teaching new volunteers the way around a horse. He has a very inquisitive personality and keeps us on our toes. We have to make sure each gate is double latched as he tends to have other plans to let all of his friends out and get into mischief.
Tally
Name: Tally Man
Age: 3/11/2008
Breed: Thoroughbred
Lineage: Tiznow - Edict by Swain (IRE)
Residence Status: Sanctuary
History: Tally has been part of Equestrian Inc since 2010 after coming from another organization, TROT. Tally sustained a bowed tendon during his two year old year of training. After a year of rehabilitation, Tally began retraining and became the “spokeshorse” for EI at horse shows. His very sweet personality has made him a barn favorite.
Cruiser
Name: Carrick Cruiseon Diamond
Age: 4/28/2012
Breed: Irish Sport Horse
Lineage: Carrick Diamond Lad x Carrick Cruise On
Residence Status: Sanctuary
History: Cruiser had a successful career as an Eventer for many years, but has developed a condition that limits his ability to jump. He fits right in with our group and will enjoy his retirement getting spoiled by our volunteers.
Victoria
Name: Victoria
Age: 5/1/2000
Breed: Arabian
Lineage: --
Residence Status: Sanctuary
History: Victoria has been part of Equestrian Inc since 2002. It took Victoria a very long time to eventually become comfortable with those who worked with her. In her older years we refer to her as the “Queen” as all of the other horses developed an unwritten respect for her in the pasture. Her closest buddy is Tally; she cannot be out of his sight.
Archie
Name: Archibald
Age: 1/1/2011
Breed: Miniature Donkey
Lineage: --
Residence Status: Sanctuary
History: Archie came to EI on Christmas Day in 2018. Archie was pulled from an auction in Northern Florida where he was basically feral. After settling in at EI, he was gelded and paired with one of our senior horses at the time. Within a couple of weeks, Archie quickly grew to become comfortable with the herd and now resides with Victoria every night. He has definitely earned the title of “Mayor of the Barn.”
Astoria
Name: Fort Astoria
Age: 2/19/1998
Breed: Thoroughbred
Lineage: Dehere - Astoria (ARG) by Logical
Residence Status: Sanctuary
History: Astoria was our first Thoroughbred rescue that sparked the transition to help more Thoroughbreds. Glenda, our late founder, rescued Astoria in 2004 where he was found in a 10x10 dirt pit and extremely underweight. After a lot of rehabilitation, we learned he is a great great grandson to the legendary Secretariat. Astoria spent his prime giving lessons to many children along side his buddy, Lucky. In his older years, he now spends his days eating soaked alfalfa cubes and enjoys being groomed daily.
Image
Name: Christopher’s Image
Age: 4/13/2007
Breed: Thoroughbred
Lineage: Halo's Image - Glass Slipper by Katowice
Residence Status: Sanctuary
History: Image originally came to EI in 2013 after retiring off the track due to osselets in both front ankles. Image was adopted out and began a career in basic dressage. While at one of the private stables, he had the opportunity to be used in a lesson with the legendary John Cena! Image’s quiet, forgiving demeanor under saddle gave Cena the confidence to learn the basics as he was gearing up for a movie involving riding a horse. Image was ultimately returned to EI due to no fault of his own. Image’s favorite snack is soaked alfalfa cubes!
JJ
Name: Jule's Jewel
Age: 2/23/1999
Breed: Thoroughbred
Lineage: Jules - Helen's Fury by Barachois
Residence Status: Sanctuary
History: JJ came to EI in 2010 from another organization, TROT. JJ is considered a warhorse given his racing career of 101 starts. After his long racing career, he was briefly used as a pony horse. After settling in at EI, he gave many young children their first ride on a horse. As he aged, we phased him out of being a lesson horse and he became quite fond of his grooming sessions and daily photo shoots with our volunteers. We call him the babysitter as he tends to buddy up with one horse in the herd and take care of them.
Sponsor a Friend
All of our residents are very special. If you would like to help with their individual needs we invite you to sponsor a friend. We can let you know the needs of each horse and if you would like to donate to help see to those needs, that would make you very special to us and your horse as well.
