CHASING RAINBOWS RESCUE AND SANCTUARY

The mission of Chasing Rainbows Rescue and Sanctuary is to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome horses in need. One of our main focuses is on getting horses out of the slaughter pipeline. Just like people, every horse and their needs are different, and we provide a specialized refeeding program that is specific to that particular horse.

In addition to helping them recover physically from their malnutrition, wounds, and neglect, we also put a lot of time into helping them recover mentally and emotionally. The majority of these horses have been let down by the people in their lives, and we teach them that it is ok to trust again. Watching their transformations is truly humbling, and what keeps us going daily.

The photos of these horses upon arrival can be very hard to see, but their transformations are amazing. All of the rescues are given a minimum of 30-45 days to decompress while we get to know them in a quarantine environment. Once each horse has been evaluated both on the ground and under saddle(when applicable, as some are not rideable), they are put up for adoption to an approved home that best fits the individuals needs. If a horse is deemed unadoptable(medical issues, past injuries, special needs, etc), they stay with us in our sanctuary, which allows them to live out their days safely, surrounded by the love they have come to know in our care.

NONPROFT INFORMATION:

DLN: 26053434005910

ID#: 31594

Photo of 501 paperwork is on our FB page and can be emailed upon request.

Updated on Marrch 19, 2023

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Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and improve conditions. Your generous donation will fund our mission.

Venmo: @chasingrainbowsrescue

Cash App: $ChasingRainbowRescue

Thank you to our donors:

Horse Plus Humane Society

Tractor Supply (State College, PA)

Clearfield VFW Auxiliary

Kellie Kimberling, Sandra Chavez, Stella Rodarte, Ruth Nelson , Debbie Belmonte, Mary Beth Turner, Rachel Hall. Terralee Horner, Lindsey Hylbert, Kathie, Bill Vit,

Kristin Shetler, Sandra Chavez, Cinde Monsam and family, George Arnold and family, Joan Gray , and the Wiscoy in State College

Current Animals at Rescue and Sanctuary

Asher

Available for adoption!

Fee: $500

Rescue pony Asher is warming up a bit. Today we were able to FINALLY brush his mane and forelock, and he even tolerated having that Fabio forelock braided. He also allowed us to touch and lift his front leg. While it didn't last long, it is a huge step in the right direction for this handsome baby. German Horse Muffins are most definitely the way to his heart.

Photo from: 4/30/2022

Annie

Available for adoption!

Fee: $500

Annie is a former TB racehorse who arrived September 26, 2021 from the kill pen.

Her tattoo has been covered up, so we are working to determine who she is. She will be up for adoption once she has gained more weight, and been evaluated under saddle.

Photo from: October 21, 2021

Beau

Available for adoption!

Fee: $700

Beau is an 11 year old Welsh cross pony, with a past history of founder. He will only be adopted out to a home that understands the care needs to maintain him and keep him healthy.

He is very sweet and quiet. He has to stay on a dry lot with hay, and can only be fed a low starch diet and low sugar treats. He cannot be turned our in a large grass pasture.

Photo from: June 4, 2022

Becket

Available for adoption!

Fee: $1000

Check out Becket! From skinny, terrified, and filthy 2 months ago, to shiny, happy, and oh so sweet. This amazing boy will be available for adoption thru Standardbred Retirement Foundation and Chasing Rainbows Rescue and Sanctuary very soon. Stay tuned!

Photo from: June 21, 2022

Blossom and Hudson

Welcome Blossom to the Chasing Rainbows family. She is a 4-5 year old small pony, Blossom will be available to an experienced and patient home once baby Hudson is weaned.

Hudson was born on April 18, 2023

Photo from: June 25, 2022

Gibbs

Available for adoption!

Fee: $500

This handsome hunk is Gibbs. He arrived in partnership with the Standardbred Retirement Foundation. Gibbs is an 8 year old standy, and is completely blind. He has already settled in, and will be available to a VERY special and blind horse experienced home soon. Welcome home big boy.

Photo From: June 4, 2022

Rush N Cadet

Available for adoption!

Fee: $1000

This mare is a 19 year old Standardbred who has spent her entire life as an Amish buggy horse, until she was discarded in the kill pen. She is very untrusting of people, but is slowly warming up and learning what treats and a soft hand are.

Photo from: April 10, 2022

Star

Available for adoption!

Fee: $1700

Star is a 5 year old green bean, but very willing. Due to a previous injury, he is not suitable for jumping or gaming disciplines, however would make a fantastic trail partner or potential dressage mount. He is a blank slate. He is an easy keeper, and currently lives out 24/7, although he is also fine being stalled. He is high on the pecking order, and would benefit from a regular program with a knowledgeable rider and trainer.

Photo From: December 30, 2022

Lucy

Gracie and Lucy are mother daughter pair(11 and 6) grey minis. Not suitable for children at this time, but could be with time and attention.

Fee for pair: $800

Photo From: January 7, 2023

Gracie

Gracie and Lucy are mother daughter pair(11 and 6) grey minis. Not suitable for children at this time, but could be with time and attention.

Fee for pair: $800

Photo From: January 7, 2023

Maple and Bacon

Available for Adoption!

Fee: $125

These 2 sisters were owner surrenders due to lack of time and space. They will be 2 in April. They are potbellies, but they are NOT house pigs. This duo must stay together, and you must have secure and appropriate housing/fencing.

Photo From: March 11, 2023

angels chasing the rainbows in heaven

Lucy has joined the angels chasing the rainbows in heaven. She experienced multiple episodes of choke and several seizures. With the Abington Equine Veterinary staff, the decision to set her free of her pain was made. In the time that Lucy was with us, she was showed endless love. We would like the thank the staff that cared for her, the

11/04/2021

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Legacy arrived August 8, 2021. She was an owner surrender. She was an approximated 17 year old Quarter Horse mare. She had a body score of 1 in addition to a fused stifle on arrival. She was in our care for several months and was gaining weight living out her life. Unfortunately, her good hind leg started to take a toll of bearing the weight. She was given so much love in the time that we had with her. She is running with the angels at the head of the heard. Fly with the rainbows angels.

12/15/2021

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Today we said goodbye to April. While she was only with us for a few weeks, she took a big piece of our hearts with her. The neglect she faced for so long before arriving at the rescue was just too much, and her body was failing, despite our best efforts. Thank you Abington Equine for your kindness and compassion as always. Fly free over

07/07/2022

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Hawaiian Beach Lady was a 23 year old Standardbred. She was sent in the pen after not confirming in foal for 2022. She has had 10 babies on the ground already, with earnings totaling 1.5 million dollars, yet found herself facing slaughter because she couldn't produce anymore money makers. Hawaiian contracted organ failure and a heart murmer and now is running with the angels.

08/01/2022

Jack joined the family when we moved to the farm 8 months ago, and we fell in love with him immediately. He touched so many lives and taught so many little riders in his 34 years on this earth. He spent 20 years at the farm, and he passed in his sleep, peacefully surrounded by his friends. Fly free sweet Jack. Thank you for blessing us with your kisses and sass.

11/13/2022

Freddie was a 19 year old, 16.3hh standardbred gelding who was in need on much weight on arrival in June of 2022. Unfortunately this sweet man has passed away from a stroke. Run free sweet boy, run with the angels.

12/20/2022

AmEx went down in his pasture and was unable to get up. The vet arrived and we determined that his heart was failing. Fly free beautiful. We will never forget you. If love could have saved them, they would have lived forever.

2/9/2023

Leo had been showing us that his arthritis and DSLD was causing him pain, and was making getting up and down a struggle. Fly free beautiful. We will never forget you. If love could have saved them, they would have lived forever.

2/9/2023

Tiberon joined our Sanctuary a year ago. His original racing connections searched for him for 15 years, before finding him sick and in horrible shape in a kill pen. They immediately got him to safety and began his extensive rehab. Tiberon went down in his stall, and was unable to get up due to renal failure. We are beyond thankful for the time we had. Rest easy sweet Tiberon.

03/30/2023