Where Are They Now?
Keeping track of our horses
Project Hope Horse Welfare have over 180 horses in long term care all over Victoria. Many thanks go out to all our wonderful members that have taken on the role of caring for one or more of these beautiful equines who had fallen on bad times and just needed someone to love them for being them.
We do not sell horses or adopt them out, they remain a Project Hope horse. This is of great benefit to the new owner and the welfare of the horse. For example, should an owner’s circumstances change, and they can no longer care for their Project Hope horse, they can contact us and we will rehome the horse.
We take the utmost care to perfectly match our horses and ponies with their new owner to ensure all are set for a happy, long and bright future together. If you would like to know more about the requirements of leasing one of our horses – click here.
Scroll through our profiles or click on the letters below to go straight to profiles by letter
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Abbi
Born in 2015 this little pony x mare came into Project Hope care.
She is currently living a great life with one of our members and has been out on the trails.

Abella
Abella is a Qtr horse X mare with a beautiful bay coat and standing at 14.3hh.
Coming into Project Hope care, Abella has now found herself in a lovely long term care home with Sharon as a companion horse.
Sharon tells us that Abella is a real sweetie, super clever and very curious and she just loves her treats.

Alex
Alex is a mixed breed gelding with a bay coat and stands at 13hh, he was only a foal when he came into Project Hope.
He has found his long term care home with Kim who describes him as fantastic!

Amie
15hh Amie is a Chestnut thoroughbred mare.
In 2016 Amie was surrendered to Project Hope and was lucky enough to find a long term carer Tara.
She no longer has to race and can enjoy her days out in the field.

Amiira
Amiira is a bay Arabian mare standing at approximately 14.2hh and believed to be in her late teens.
Her past is largely unknown. She is wary of people and quite flighty.
Thanks to a PH member Amiira has now found her long term care home.

Angel
Angel is an Arab/Qtr Horse with liver chestnut colouring and she stands at 14hh.
Her carer Anne describes that in the beginning there were some bumpy times and behavioural issues but with training guidance, Angel has become an absolute delight.
She is great in the arena with cowboy dressage and has a comfortable working jog, soft lope and fantastic transitions.

Applejack
Applejack is a mixed breed mare standing at 12.2hh and a chestnut coat with a blaze down her nose and a flaxen mane.
Apples as she is informally known has taken a while to find her long term carer and she is now with Mark and no doubt being spoilt.

Aster
HOME FOUND
Introducing Aster a 12-year-old, 15 hh Chestnut Arabian X gelding.
Little is known of his history. He has had little handling for the past 6 years, was initially underweight, infested with lice and wary of people – especially being approached past his head or from above.
His first hoof trims, teeth float, vet check and vaccinations have all been completed.
Furthermore, he has gained weight well. Since settling in has become accustomed to other animals, nearby traffic, the carer and some other people.
Aster is gentle but nervous, and he seems to have some knowledge / memory of basic groundwork. He can now be easily caught and groomed, and he leads and ties up well.
He has been good with the farrier on two occasions but still consolidating the handling of his back legs.
Aster is curious and calm with other horses. He has a kind nature and is a fast learner.
With improving connections it is possible for him to be calm with people in general rather than only with his main carer.
He is comfortable in his body and bright and alert.

Athenrai
Athenrai is a Welsh B X gelding with bay colouring and stands at 14.2hh.
Rai came to Project Hope back in 2016 and has now found his long term carer at Courtney’s.
He spends his days being a companion to Kye who is 29 years old.

Aurelia
Aurelia is 12 – 13hh brown mare pony.
Her carer Elizabeth describes her as easy going to look after, she never gets injured, never has anything go wrong and she’s just an amazing pony.

Aurora
Aurora is a Thoroughbred X Welsh pony mare standing at 15hh and a lovely brown coat with a blaze running down her nose.
She has recently had an acute case of laminitis and her vet and farrier have decided some shoes might help with the thin soles.

Ava
Ava is a Arab chestnut mare who stands at 15hh.
Coming into Project Hope from a deceased estate, Ava really landed on her feet.
She did have some issues with tying up and when her feeds was analysed it was decided to remove oaten chaff and all grain from her diet.
Ava has progressed onwards since and now does working equitation, extreme cowgirl, dressage and trail riding.

Axl
Axl is a Qtr horse X TB gelding with a bay coat and standing at 15hh.
He is just the sweetest boy.

Aztec
Aztec is a Thoroughbred bay gelding of 15hh.
He never raced and was left abandoned, Project Hope picked him from a local Shire.
Aztec now gets to spend his days eating hay.
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Banjo II
Banjo is 10hh black gelded miniature.
He came into Project Hope with neglected feet and his short term carer and farrier got to work.
Banjo now is out pain lives with 3 other tiny ponies.

Beamer
Beamer is a black gelded miniature.
He spends his days with 2 other Project Hope horses Georgia & Peanut

Beau
Beau is a Arab X Flea bitten grey gelding standing at 14.2hh.
He takes things pretty easy these days now that he is 28 years old.

Belgrave
Belgrave is Thoroughbred gelding with chestnut colour and 17hh.
He is new comer to Project Hope and is enjoying being given a second chance.

Belle
Belle is a 15hh mare Paint horse.
She came into Project Hope back in 2015 and enjoys her days with carer Bec.

Benson
Benson is a 12.2hh taffy gelding Arab pony.
He is new to Project Hope when he came into care in 2022.

Bentley
Bentley is 16.2hh Clydesdale X bay gelding.
He spends his time with 3 other Project Hope horses as a companion.

Bert
Bert is a dark brown / black 8.2hh gelded Shetland.

Betty
Betty is 8hh black mare Shetland.

Black Swan
Black Swan is a sweet little Shetland mare. She can be quite nervous and jumpy, however once she knows you are safe, she will demand all of the scritches!
Black Swan was surrendered in 2022, and after a couple of false starts, she is now enjoying life with her new Long Term Carer as well as Fifi, Pete and their herd.

Boss
Boss is a12.2hh gelded liver chestnut Australian Pony.
He was registered with a fancy name Mystic Park Tiny Dancer but unfortunately was left abandoned on council land.
Boss now enjoys his time with carer Loretta.

Bruce
Bruce is a 14hh dark bay / brown gelded Welsh B X.
He was born into Project Hope when his mum had been surrendered.
This darling boy will never know the hardships his equine friends have endured.

Buck
Buck stands around the 15.5hh and is gelded Buckskin Stockhorse.
At 25 years old, Buck is one of our older horses in care.

Bunny
Bunny is a 9hh black gelded mini Shetland.
This does not stop him trying to get to the feed.
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Campaspe
Campaspe isa 15.3hh TBxSB brown gelding.
He came into Project Hope with little known of his skills.
With some training accomplished he is now doing well as a ridden horse.

Candy
Candy is a 13hh chestnut mare Australian Pony.
She has a beautiful blaze running down her face.

Captain & Star
HOME FOUND
Introducing Captain Carrot but just Captain to us. He is 25 years old (young) Strawberry Roan 9hh a kind, friendly boy who enjoys interacting with people (and carrots!).
He is easy to catch, trim and handle and can be led by children.He is used to dogs and not phased by loud vehicles-tractors etc.
Furthermore, he actually loves a cuddle around the head and neck.
The only thing you need to take care with him is brushing him under his belly around his sheath, go slowly and carefully when grooming this area.
Star – 10 y old, 11hh Bay, Mare is bright and inquisitive but prefers not to be rushed, and she will come to you.
She was nervous when she first came in but with regular handling and learning to turn to look toward you, she has relaxed and built trust.
She is easy to catch, brush and trim and shows affection.
However, she can frighten easily with sudden movements around her, hence she is not to be around children and supervised with people unfamiliar with horses.
She is a wonderful paddock mate.

Caramel
Caramel is a 13.3hh mixed breed mare with chestnut taffy colouring.
She is full of life and joy to have around.

Casper
Casper is a Qtr horse X gelding who stands 15hh with grey coat.
He has just recently had some eye surgery and is doing great.
Here is a video of Casper and his eye problems. Click here for our You tube channel.

Caviar
Caviar is 16hh Standardbred black mare.
She spends her time with PH Lulu and their carer Geoff.
Caviar has come along way from being standoffish to loving a scratch.

Cedrick
Cedrick is a 16hh Grey gelded Standardbred.
He was extremely underweigh when he arrived at Project Hope but is now on his way back.
Tender loving care, lots of feed and a bath all help.

Charcoal
Charcoal is a 13.2hh gelded grey Welsh Pony X.
He spends his time with 3 other Project Hope horses, Echo, Bentley & LuLu

Charlie Brown
Charlie Brown is a 16.1hh brown gelded Thoroughbred.
He is now 27 years old and his racing days are now over and he is with long term carer Leanne.

Cisco
Cisco is a gelded chestnut X Breed.
He has a lovely white blaze and spends his time with another PH horse Doc and carer Chryssa.

Cleopatra
Cleopatra is a 14.2hh grey Arab mare.
She recently moved homes into long term care and now enjoys time with carer Sarah.

Cloud
Cloud is a grey Appaloosa mare standing at 15hh.
This lady is now 23 years old and spends her time as a companion to another horse Skye.

Cressy
Cressy is Standardbred X bay mare standing at 14.3hh.
She was surrendered along with 4 other horses and now has a home with Shan.

Crumpet
Crumpet is an 8hh gelded mini Shetland with Chestnut / Paint markings.
And isn’t he just a little crumpet.

Curtis & Priscilla
HOME FOUND
Introducing Curtis and Priscilla, 2 miniatures who have been together for many years.
Curtis is a white 9.2hh gelding in his late teens. Due to his pink pigmentation,
he is going to need a fly mask a lot to prevent sun damage to his eyes which causes weeping.
He is in good condition but not trusting of people. He is getting better with daily handling but will still occasionally try to bite or kick.
He appears to have had some head trauma as he does not like handling around his head area but once again this is improving with regular gentle handling.
For this reason it is recommended that he is not around children.
Priscilla is a white mare standing at 9.2hh and approx 12-year-old.
She is easy to handle and reports from the previous owner is that she was great with kids. This is yet to be confirmed.
Priscilla can be a little bit bossy over Curtis at feed time and this appears to be her only vice.
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Dakota
Dakota is gelded 10hh Palamino Shetland.
He spends his days being a therapy horse for people.

Destiny
Destiny is brown mare Mini horse who stands at 10hh.

Dexter
Dexter is a 15hh gelded pinto Gypsy X Cob.

Digger
HOME FOUND
Introducing Digger is a 12hh, age TBC .
We are considering her to be trained under saddle very soon – once we have all the details complete about her readiness.
She is a friendly pony that will greet you in the paddock.
Digger is a blank canvas that has a bright future ahead of her.

DJ
DJ is a Thoroughbred bay gelding standing at 16hh.

Doc
Doc is 15.1hh bay / brown gelded Stockhorse.
He lives with PH Cisco

Dock
Dock is 16.2hh Thoroughbred bay gelding.

Domino
Domino stands at 9hh and is a Mini mare with Piebald coat.
Recently surrendered in 2023 she has found a home with Hayley.

Dylan
Dylan stands at 14.2hh and is gelded with a bay brown coat.

Dynamite
Dynamite is 16hh gelded brown Thoroughbred.

Delight
Introducing Delight a 20 yr-old 15hh Bay Thoroughbred gelding.
Although much loved by the family, their inexperience to properly look after him saw Delight at risk of declining further.
Delight is at the moment fairly quiet, calm and a real gentle soul. He is very polite and gentle with other horses and animals. He is showing that he is good to handle and is not fazed by anything so far. Delight is certainly showing a preference towards an apple or two and gently takes them from your hand.
He’s a pleasure to handle and enjoys being with people and will gladly accept a cuddle.
He was maybe a body score of 2 but just after a week of the right feeds in the right amounts he has already shown an improvement
He is in short term care with one of our experienced carers who will be working with local horse care professionals to get him back to the once grand horse he was. If appropriate he will be assessed for riding but only if his body builds up and his muscle tone improves. We are thinking that his kind nature, he may suit being a therapy horse.
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Echo
Echo is a gelded brown Thoroughbred standing at 15.2hh.
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Fanta
Fanta is a Welsh Cob mare with bay colouring standing at 12hh.

Feisty aka Fifi
Fifi is a sassy little Queen who loves carrots, tossing her mane, playing Houdini and demanding scratches.
Fifi was surrendered in 2023, and has been with her Long Term Carer since. She is joined by Pete and Black Swan.

Fergie
Fergie is a 15.3hh Thoroughbred bay mare.
Her days are now spent at pony club.

Flicka
Flicka is a 8hh black Shetland mare.
She is loved to bits and also keeps as a companion for and Irish Sport Horse.

Flukey
Flukey stands at 14.2hh and is a Chestnut Roan Paint mare.

Frankie II
Frankie is a 12hh black gelded Welsh pony.

Freddie
Freddie is bay gelded Mixed pony standing at 13.2hh.

Free Spirit
Free Spirit is a 14.3hh gelded American Tobiana Qtr horse with Paint colours.

Frodo Hest
Frodo Hest is a 15.2hh Standardbred bay gelding.

Fudge
Fudge is a gelded Welsh X Australian Pony with buckskin colour who stands at 12hh.
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Gambian
Gambian is 16.3hh gelded Chestnut Thoroughbred.

Gandalf
Gandalf is just 7hh Miniature grey gelding.

Gemma
Gemma is 12.2hh Pony mare with Liver Chestnut coat.

Gina Hanover
Gina Hanover is a Standardbred bay mare standing at 16hh.

Ginger
Ginger is 10hh Chestnut Roan gelded Shetland X.
He is now the ripe old age of 20 years.

Gingernuts
Gingernuts stands at 8.1hh and is a gelded Shetland X.

Goose
Goose is a gelded Chestnut with flaxen mane Welsh B X who stands at 14.1hh.

Gunslinger
Gunslinger stands at 9.3hh and is a gelded mixed breed with liver bay coat.

Gypsy
Gypsy is 14hh bay mare mixed pony.
She has come along way and is doing great with her carer Kelly.
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Hank
Hank stands at 13hh Chestnut gelding Quarter horse.
He was a twin and was born with disabilities, he has a wonky leg and wither, he mobilses himself quite well but not in a straight line.
Hank spends his days being a companion to a Warmblood.

Harmony
Harmony is Arab X Chestnut mare standing at 14hh.
She is a companion horse to PH Ava.

Honey
Honey stands at 13.2hh and is a Mixed pony Chestnut mare.

Honey II
Honey II is Australian Pony / Sheltland X mare and stands at 10hh with dark brown coat.

Hooby
Hooby is a Thoroughbred mare with bay colouring and stands at 15.2hh.

Hunter
Hunter is a Mixed pony gelding with bay colouring at 13hh.

Henry
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Ivanna
Ivanna is bay Warmblood mare standing at 15hh.
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Jack IV
Jack is brown / black Shetland gelding standing at 10hh.
He is a companion pony with PH Joey.

Jane
Jane is a Mixed pony mare with dark bay colouring standing at 14hh.

Jasper
Jasper is a black Standardbred mare standing at 16hh.

Jill
Jill is a 10hh black Shetland mare.

Joey
Joey is a black / brown Standardbred gelding standing at 15.3hh.

Junior
Junior is a bay gelded Stockhorse X.
He is 3 years old and growing up nicely.
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Lady
Lady is a Quarter horse mare standing at 14.3hh with bay colouring.
She is ridden regularly and a great companion to Marie.

Laine
Laine is a bay Thoroughbred mare standing at 15.2hh.

Larissa
Larissa is a 13.2hh Chestnut mare Pony.

Licorice
Licorice is a 14hh bay mare of mixed breed.

Louis
Louis is a12.3hh Chestnut Taffy gelded Australian Pony.

Luna
Luna is a 15hh black brown Australian Stock horse mare.
Lisa her carer notes that she loves her warm winter feed and carrots too.

Lux
Lux is a 9hh Appaloosa gelded Mini.
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Maggie May
HOME FOUND
Introducing Maggie May, a 12-year-old, 13.2hh Bay/Taffy pony mare.
Maggie May has been with us since March 2019, and we got her as a non-ridden companion pony.
In that time, she has been the perfect companion pony. Happy to be kept in a paddock with other horses, but just as happy to be in her own paddock.
She also has no issues when the other horse has been removed from her paddock, or when horses are taken away from the property for periods of time, or even if a couple of others have been taken away, and she is completely alone.
She is very good to get her feet and teeth done, and we worm her every three months.
She can be a little wary around the top of her head if it is being touched, but you can put a halter on her and also a fly veil with no issues.
Furthermore, she loves cuddles and of course, loves treats!
Maggie May does have a back injury from before she came to live with us, which is the main reason we were told she is not to be ridden.
She does occasionally get a stiff movement in her back legs after standing for a while but once she takes a step or two the stiffness disappears, and this has never seemed to cause her any discomfort.

Mary
Mary is a 8hh black Mini Sheltand mare.

Matilda
Matilda is a 11hh bay mare Mixed Pony.

MaySu
HOME FOUND
Introducing MaySu is a 12hh grey pony mare.
Her age is unknown at present, but will be determined upon dental check.
She enjoys interacting with people and is comfortable being handled, including having her feet picked up.
MaySu has only recently come into care and will shortly be having her feet done and a vet examination.

Midnight
Midnight is 16hh black gelded Thoroughbred

Miles
Miles is 7.2hh gelded Palamino Mini.

Milo
Milo is adark grey gelded Mixed breed standing at 14hh.

Mimi
Mimi at 16.1hh is a black bay Clydesdale X mare.

Mischief
Mischief at 11hh is a grey mare Welsh Pony.

Miss Mary
Miss Mary is 15.2hh bright bay mare Standarbred.

Molly Mule
Molly Mule is 14hh white female mule.
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Neddy
Neddy is 9hh black gelded Mini Shetland.

Netty
Home Found
Introducing Netty is a 15-year-old 15hh Bay Clydie X mare.
She is progressing with her rehabilitation while losing some weight, and she has all her health needs attended to – dental/farrier etc.
Netty went to be assessed and is being a managed as a green-started horse despite her being started somewhere in her life.
Good on ground and very responsive to voice.
Need to consolidate the bridling and work under saddle.
It appears that she was not mouthed correctly at the start and this is being addressed by the trainer.
Certainly a lovely mare that has a future with a knowledgeable home.

Nugget
Nugget is 9hh brown gelded Shetland.
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Olivia
Olivia is 13.2hh White Welsh Pony mare.
She spends her days helping at Riding Disabled Australia.

Opal
Opal is 14hh bay brown Arab X mare.
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Patches
Patches is a11hh gelded Paint Shetland.

Peanut
Peanut is 7.3hh Chestnut Mini mare.

Penny
Penny is 9hh bay Mini mare

Perri
Perri is 16.3hh bay gelded Thoroughbred.

Pete
Pete is an aged mini gelding, who unfortunately has lost most of his sight, as well as having some conformational defaults.
Surrendered with Fifi in 2023, he has been given the chance to live out his winter years doing what he wants (or at least what Fifi lets him do).

Phillippe
Phillippe is Thoroughbred gelded, standing at 16.2hh with bay colouring.

Phoenix
Phoenix is a 15hh black gelded Stock horse X Thoroughbred.

Pirate
Pirate isa black gelded Pony standing at 11.3hh.

Pocahontas
Pocahontas is a Quarter horse x Paint mare standing 14hh

Pocket is a 16.1hh bay gelded Thoroughbred.

Presto
Presto is a 9hh brown and white gelded Mini Shetland.

Pocahontas
Pocahontas is a Quarter horse x Paint mare standing 14hh
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Rain
Rain stands at 14hh and a brown Thoroughbred mare.

Rascal
Rascal is a 10hh grey gelded Shetland X.

Red I (2021)
Red is a gelded Chestnut Quarter horse X standing at 15.1hh

Red II
Red II is 15.3 gelded Chestnut Thoroughbred.

Rennie
Rennie is 8.2hh Pinto Mini mare.

Romeo
Romeo is a gelded Thoroughbred standing at 16hh with bay colouring.

Rosie
Rosie is a Chestnut Thoroughbred mare standing at 15hh

Rozie
Rozie is a 15hh gelded Chesnut Pony Mixed breed.

Rutherglen
Rutherglen is a 15.3 bay Thoroughbred mare.

Rudy
Rudy is a chestnut TB who has found his long term carer that adores him and has the experience to make sure that Rudy will have the best of homes
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Sabrina
Sabrina is a 14.2hh bay mare Clydie / Appaloosa X.

Sadie
Sadie is 15hh bay mare Thoroughbred.

Sammy
Sammy is a 14hh gelded chestnut Pony.

Sapphire
Sapphire is 14.1hh Paint mare

Scamp
Scamp is a 12.2hh dapple grey gelded Arab pony X.

Scarlett
15.1hh Chestnut TB x Qtr horse, Scarlett has now found her long term care home with an experienced carer where she will enjoy her days with other equines in a herd environment.

Scooby
Scooby is a 8hh gelded Chestnut Shetland.

Scout
Introducing Scout is a 12-year-old, 13hh chestnut mixed pony gelding.
Scout has found his long term care home and we will update with his progress over the next couple of months.

Sebastian
Sebastian is a 9hh brown gelded Mini Shetland.

Shakisma
Shakisma is an Arab mare with Chesnut colouring and flaxen mane standing at 14hh.
She was with Project Hope for many years and truly loved before she passed.
RIP Shakisma xx

Sharnie
Sharnie is a 13.2hh Pinto mare pony.
She has been with Project Hope for many years and has now passed over.
RIP Sharnie xx

Silver
Silver is a 14.3 grey gelded Arab.
28 years young.

Sizzle
Sizzle stands at 14.2hh and is a black brown gelded X breed.

Skittles
HOME FOUND
Introducing Skittles is a 14.3hh chestnut Arabian gelding estimated to be around 10 years old.
His level of training and education is completely unknown.
He wants to trust, but is quite nervous.

Snag
Snag is a 14hh gelded Chesnut Quarter horse.

Snip
Snip is a mixed breed gelded bay standing at 14hh.

Sonny
Sonny is 13.2hh gelded Chesnut Australian pony.

Spike
Spike is 14hh and a gelded Buckskin mixed pony.
He moved with his carers to Queensland.

Stella
Stella is a 10hh grey Miniature mare.

Sunday
Sunday is a 11hh black Pony X mare.

Sweet Honesty
Sweet Honesty is 14.3hh gelded chestnut Arabian X.

Syd
Syd is a 15.2hh gelded chestnut Thoroughbred.
He now spends his days in Tasmania.
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Ted-e-bear
Ted-e-bear is 8hh black gelded Mini Shetland.

Thatcher
Thatcher is an 11hh mixed breed bay mare.

Tia
Tia is a 15.3hh Thoroughbred X Holsteiner bay mare.

Tiny
Tiny is a 14.3hh bay mare Thoroughbred.

Tommy Lee
Tommy Lee is a Quarter horse X gelded chestnut standing at 15hh.
In April 2024 Tommy Lee passed over. xx

Torah
Torah is a Quarter horse X Welsh mare with chestnut colouring and stands at 14.1hh.

Trevor
Trevor is a little TB Gelding who is now a one eyed gentleman.
Trevor was surrendered in 2025, underweight and with a festering eye. Once he gained some weight and underwent his enucleation surgery, he was able to travel to his new Long Term Home where he will be able to live out his retirement with a lovely herd of geldings.

Turbo
Turbo has found his loving long term care home, where he will receive all the care and love that he will ever need.
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V8
V8 is a Thoroughbred 15hh bay mare
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William
William is a gelded white brown Shetland.

Wynstan
Wynstan is a 15.2hh dark brown gelded mixed breed.
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Xena
Xena is Roan Appaloosa mare standing at 14.2hh.
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Zack
Zack is a 9hh Skewbald gelded Miniature