Our Herd
We believe that every equine deserves respect, love, compassion and dignity, regardless of age, health, or behavior. Hence, we pledge to do whatever we can to facilitate the ability of rescued horses to live out their lives in a safe and peaceful environment either in a new forever home or at Happy Trails for their remaining years.
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Our Herd and their Life at Happy Trails slideshow.
Prospect Horses
A prospect rescue horse is one that shows promise for rehabilitation and training. These horses may have come from various backgrounds, not only neglect or abandonment, but often through situations that at no fault of their own, were not given the opportunity to reach their full potential. Many prospect rescue horses demonstrate an adaptable nature, showing a willingness to learn and adjust to new environments. Patience, positive reinforcement, and consistent handling contribute to their progress.
Deseo
Deseo, a registered American Warmblood, is a half Clydesdale / half Paint gelding who is 23 years old
Tex
Tex is a Thoroughbred gelding around 10 years old. He comes with lots of training for the trail and packing although he needs a quick refresh.
River
Saved from a Warm Springs tribe round-up where he was separated from his family at about 4-5 months of age.
Lex
Lex is a 14-year-old Friesian/Andalusian cross horse. He is tall, brawny and would love to have an affectionate human companion.
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is a Red Mule mare, around 22 year old. She is a soft soul with deep kindness in her eyes.
Trixy
Also known as Twix. Trixy was rescued from auction and an uncertain end in April 2023.
Companion Horses
A companion rescue horse is a gentle and understanding equine partner that, while not necessarily suitable for riding or strenuous activities, they excel in providing companionship and emotional support to humans and other horses. These horses include seniors who have retired from a life of work, horses with mild health issues that don’t impact their quality of life, or those with behavioral considerations that make them better suited as companions rather than riding animals.
Elvis is a Tennessee Walker 31 years old. He started out his life in Tennessee and was sired to perform as most Walkers are.
Elvis
Also known as Magic Kat; Miss Kitty; Kitty Kat; Katarina and more! Kat arrived here with her little buddy, Stewie in September 2022.
Kat
Mac is a handsome chestnut thoroughbred gelding around 15 years old. He was listed for free on Craigslist, which is always a high-risk issue.
Mac
Sanctuary Horses
Unlike other horses in the rescue, sanctuary rescue horses have a permanent home at the ranch and are not up for adoption. They have a stable and comfortable environment where they can live out the remainder of their lives in peace with the priority being the overall quality of life.
Chiquita (Kita)
Chiquita was originally rescued from a slaughter truck leaving Warm Springs after a round up, packed in with several others. She has several deep trust issues after being rescued from cruel ownership.
Honey came from another rescue in the Eugene valley that needed a foster for her. Well…. we became “foster failures” and immediately fell in love with her – and so did Chiquita! Her one eye and kissing spine makes her a poor prospect for rehoming, so she can stay with the others here.
Honey Girl
Stewie
Stewie, named for Rod Steward with his spikey mane, is a 21 year old Shetland pony. He is buddies with Violet. He keeps Violet sane and happy.
Sweet Pea
Sweet Pea is our Mammoth Donkey - aka Happy Trails Mascot! She is as sweet as her name and LOVES people! She can be found roaming around the ranch, monitoring all that goes on.
Violet
Violet is a lovely Thoroughbred mare that is around 30 years old. She was part of the Powell Butte horse racing scam seizure back in 2009. She has some dementia issues and can be a unsafe when unsure what is happening. She is safe here with her little buddy, Stewie.
Adopted!
Happily living their best lives in their new FOREVER homes.
Also known as Hakoda and Coyote in his past. Kody was also saved from a scary end from auction in July 2022.
Kody
Cotton
Saved from a dire end from auction in October 2022, this grey quarter horse mare is about 7 years old.
Our miniature pony Velvet is in her early 20’s and has a beautiful black coat with a snip of white on her face.
Velvet
Finn
Finn is an 8-year-old Yakima Reservation horse. Yakima Horses are known for hardiness, endurance, resilience, strength, intelligence, fast learners, versatile, loyal and bond well with handlers.
Hoofprints in Our Heart
Though they no longer graze in our pastures, their memory lives on in the hoofprints they left on our hearts. Each of these remarkable souls has left an indelible mark on our hearts and has been an integral part of the Happy Trails Rescue family.
Opal was rescued from a hoarding situation in Prinevillle as a brood mare. She was a lovely buckskin mare that lived until around 37 years old.
Opal
Sally
Sally was another lovely chestnut mare from Southern Oregon and was also placed as a free horse on Craigslist due to her contracting EMP, a neurologic disease. EPM finally took her from us.
Freckles
Freckles was rescued from over grazing in pasture, untouched for many years. She quickly bonded with Fremont and eventually she suffered a sunken coffin bone.
Sultanas previous owner had a terminal illness and feared she would end up in the wrong hands at risk of neglect, so he decided to euthanize her. Thankfully we were able to intervene and care for her until she passed.
Sultana
Puma
Puma was named this because he was attacked twice by cougars before he turned 6 months. He also was born with club foot that required surgery when he was three.
Fremont
Fremont was rescued by a neighbor after they saw the previous owner shoot his companion horse for not being rideable any longer. Thanks to that neighbor, he had many happy years living with us.
