Program & Sanctuary Horses
Our program and sanctuary horses are selected based on their health and well-being. If we feel that it is in a horse's best interest to remain at the rescue, then they become a permanent resident at FHHR. Many of these horses participate in our events and programs.
These horses are looking for Horse Angel Sponsors and potential on-site fosters.
Apollo
Born in 1996.
Quarter Horse Gelding
15.1 Hands High
Apollo came to FHHR in 2019 with former FHHR horse, Jack. He and Jack were rescued from a horse hoarding situation and brought to FHHR extremely malnourished and underweight. We discovered that he had been a horse at Maryland Therapeutic Riding before he was retired and sold. He also has an extensive background in western riding.
Apollo has seasonal allergies and COPD. We monitor his breathing and give him the necessary medication, as needed, whenever the heat, dust, etc. bother him. Apollo is a very sweet horse who loves having a job to do. He is gentle and enjoys working with children during our programs.
Apollo is currently sponsored by Sharon F. & Diane H.
Badger
Born in 2004.
Paint Gelding
14.2 Hands High
Badger is a little guy with a big personality. He arrived at FHHR in September 2021 after he was diagnosed with Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis (EPM) and Lyme Disease. His former owners could not afford his treatment, so they made the hard decision to surrender Badger to FHHR.
This handsome guy is a chestnut and white paint with a bald face. Visitors may notice his wobbly gait which is a result of having EPM for an extensive time and he has some scars on his hips and legs that may have been from a barbed wire entanglement which has caused some arthritic changes. Today, Badger is doing well, and loves performing tricks for his foster mom; like smiling, nodding yes and counting with his front hoof. While he cannot be ridden, he does enjoy routine groundwork exercises and will nap with his head laying on top of his foster mom's shoulders. Badger is a funny guy who has an amazing side-eye.
Badger is currently fostered on-site by Danielle H.
Badger is currently sponsored by Janet L. and Denise J.
Dawson
Born in 1994.
Thoroughbred Gelding
15.1 Hands High
Dawson came to FHHR in 2015 after he retired from a rigorous lesson and jumping program. He was briefly adopted but was returned through no fault of his own. In 2021, our veterinarians decided it would be best to remove his left eye. He has adjusted quite well to the change!
Visitors may notice that Dawson is a little thinner than our other horses. Due to his advanced age, Dawson's teeth have become very worn down and he has trouble chewing grass and hay. To keep him at a healthy weight, volunteers feed Dawson's three full meals a day. This has kept his weight steady and his figure full. Dawson is a well-loved member of the FHHR family and is loved by many volunteers who give him lots of scratches (his favorite!). He has been known to start rubbing his forehead on people for a scratch, if they don't scratch him first.
Dawson is currently sponsored by Kendra E., and Victor L.
Mystery
Born in 1995.
Arabian Gelding
14 Hands High
Mystery, or Mysterious Me, came to FHHR in the winter of 2025. He was surrendered to us after his former owner passed away and his remaining humans wanted a place for him to go where he would be loved for the rest of his days. He is currently being treated for Cushing's Disease.
Before coming to us, Mystery had lived in the same location for over twenty years. This was a big change for such a little guy, so we slowly introduced him to our herd and volunteers. He has fully acclimated to Freedom Hill and, he is a wonderful addition to our events and programs. We have already found that Mystery is a very sweet and friendly guy, so we're sure he'll win the hearts of all of our visitors! For his age, one would think he is slow but his Arabian characteristics show up every now and then and he can still gallop around the pasture with his tail held high. He is quite the ladies man as well and enjoys following directions from the mares in our herd.
Mystery is currently fostered by Heather R. and sponsored by Kim L. and Leah M.
River
Born in 2005.
Tennessee Walker Gelding
15.3 Hands High
River arrived at FHHR in 2010 with five other horses, including his half-brother, Mickey Blue. The group came from a hoarding situation and was found eating tree bark to survive. River was briefly adopted but returned through no fault of his own. In 2018, River was diagnosed with Lyme Disease and Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis (EPM). He was successfully treated for both diseases and currently shows no signs of either.
River is a very soulful horse who enjoys snuggling and getting attention from volunteers and visitors. While he may seem a bit introverted, he quickly warms up to visitors and loves working at our events and programs. He's a quiet man but has the sweetest personality.
River is currently fostered on-site by Emma C.
River is currently sponsored by Rachel D., Melinda T.,
Sandy C., & Diane H.
Sir Magic
Born in 1998.
Thoroughbred Gelding
16 Hands High
Sir Magic was surrendered to FHHR in April 2024 by his former owners. They made this hard decision after life events made it necessary for them to find Sir a new home. Sir has bulked up quite a bit since he arrived and has become best friends with his pasture mate, Apollo.
Sir has a history of racing and even won some awards! Despite his athletic background, he is a very mellow man who loves meeting new friends and eating lots of hay. So far, he has participated in our Reading Day, Scout and Veterans programs. He loves attention and is a favorite among many volunteers and guests.
Sir Magic is currently sponsored by Heidi M. and
Leslie C.
