Connecting Horses with Homes
Looking to adopt a horse? Need to donate or rehome a horse? You’re in the right place! Although Exodus Farms Ministry is NOT a horse rescue, all of our horses are either rescued or donated, so we often hear about horses needing new homes. Our program is currently at capacity so we are not taking donated horses at this time, but as part of our mission to bring hope, healing and a forever home to horses in our community, we HAPPILY help facilitate adoption connections between families needing to rehome a horse, and families looking to adopt!
Looking to Adopt?
Adopting a horse can be a very rewarding experience! But it’s also a lot of work. Before making the decision to adopt, check out our “Helpful Resources” and “Frequently Asked Questions” sections.
If any of the horses we have listed pulls at your heartstrings, send us an email at exodusfarms@gmail.com and please let us know a little bit about yourself and why you think you and that horse would make a great partnership.
Need to Rehome?
If you are in a crisis situation, there are resources that can help! See our “Helpful Resources” section below.
If you still feel you need to rehome your horse, see our instructions here.
In Search of their Forever Homes:
"Peppy"
Chestnut QH Mare ♦ Est. DOB: 1997 ♦ 14hh
Peppy is an older gal looking for a family to love her through her retirement years. But don’t let her age fool you! Still full of pep, she is a joy to ride at the walk and trot. Used lightly as a trail horse in her earlier years, her body is in great shape for a 27 year-old. Peppy is sweet, good with kids and/or senior humans, and nurturing and kind towards other horses. She has always lived with other horses so will not be suitable as an only horse.
"Uni the Unicorn"
Sorrel Mustang/Pony mare ♦ DOB: 2016 ♦ 14hh
“Uni the unicorn” is looking for “her person”. Rescued several years ago by a former Exodus leader, Uni needs consistent training and relationship building by someone with experience training mustangs or feral horses. She has been ridden a few times by her current owner, but needs very consistent handling or she regresses. When you gain her trust she is affectionate and snuggly, but if trust is not established she is cautious, spooky and keeps her distance. She does not tie due to prior trauma. She does stand for her feet to be trimmed, as she has built a relationship with her trimmer. Building a relationship with this pretty lady will take time, but for the right person she’s sure to be worth it.
Bay Percheron Cross Mare ♦ Est. DOB: 2004 ♦ Aprox. 15hh
“Mama” and two other horses were rescued by an Exodus family who out of the goodness of their hearts took them in to refeed and rehome them. Mama is likely a Percheron cross, approximately 15hh and around 20 years old. She is gentle, sweet, and good with children. As she gains muscle and fitness, we hope to better assess how much training she has and if she would be suitable for riding.
If you are needing to rehome a horse, please email exodusfarms@gmail.com with a detailed description of your horse. Please include photos and details such as age, breed, temperament, any known health issues, activity restrictions, special dietary or veterinary needs, whether or not they wear shoes, training level, how long it has been since they were last ridden, and how they behave in a herd (dominant, middle-of-the-road, or usually-gets-chased-away-from-food).
If you are looking to adopt a horse, check out the horses listed above! If any tug at your heartstrings, please email exodusfarms@gmail.com with an introduction to yourself, your horse experience, and why this horse would be a great addition to your family.
If you would like to help Exodus Farms connect more horses (and other farm creatures!) with homes this next year, please consider making a donation! Every donation goes directly to our work pairing “rescued and repurposed” horses with hurting kids so both can walk out of their pain together. When we can not place a horse in our own program, we work with a network of similar programs and adoptive homes to help find the horse the right adoptive match.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Do you adopt horses?
A: All of our current program horses have been adopted by Exodus Farms because they needed a home. Each horse we adopt has a permanent home here at the farm, which honors the service the horses have given to our kids and allows our participants the security of knowing that no matter what, their favorite horse will be here until they cross the rainbow bridge.
Although our current program is at capacity, we do assist in finding homes for horses in need.
Q: Do you have horses available for adoption?
A: Since we promise each and every one of our Exodus horses a permanent home, none of our program horses are available for adoption. However, we frequently hear of horses (and often dogs as well) that need a new home. If you are looking to adopt a new four legged family member, stay tuned on this page and follow our Facebook page where we will post animals needing new homes. If we post a horse that you are interested in, please send us an email (exodusfarms@gmail.com) letting us know which horse you’re interested in and a little bit about yourself and your horse background. Since we are not an adoption agency, we can connect you with the current owner of the horse, but it is ultimately up to you, as the adopter, to determine whether the horse is a good fit for you.
Q: Can I rehome my horse with you?
A: If you can no longer care for your horse or need to find it a new home, we do our best to connect horses in need of homes with adopters. Please send us an email (exodusfarms@gmail.com) describing the horse(s), including age, breed, temperament, any known health issues, activity restrictions, special dietary or veterinary needs, whether or not they wear shoes, training level, how long it has been since they were last ridden, and how they behave in a herd (dominant, middle-of-the-road, or usually-gets-chased-away-from-food). Although we can assist in connecting you with interested adopters, it is ultimately up to you, as the horse owner, to determine whether the adopter is a good fit for your horse.
Q: I need to rehome my horse immediately. Can you help me?
A: If you are experiencing a temporary emergency or financial crisis, the Equine Assistance Project provides help for California horse owners in need. They can provide up to two months of assistance with hay and board/farrier/vet bills and also offer fostering and rehoming options on a wider scale.