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:
Gray Gelding ♦ Est. DOB: 2007 ♦
Hunter currently lives with his friend, Teddy (see next entry). Hunter has been used as a kids’ horse and taken to summer camps for many years. He is barefoot and eats grass hay (no grain or special diet required) and is an easy keeper. He is usually middle-of-the-herd when he lives with other horses, but is definitely the boss of Teddy the pony. Hunter is rideable and loves kids. Hunter and Teddy’s current owner would like to prioritize placing them together if at all possible, since they have been together for 10 years, but is open to separate placements to good homes.
Chestnut Pony ♦ Est. DOB: 2007 ♦
Teddy currently lives with his friend, Hunter (see previous entry). Teddy has been used as a kids’ pony and has been a great confidence-builder for young kids. Teddy is looking for a home with kids! He is sweet and a slow mover. Teddy is barefoot and eats grass hay (no grain or special diet required) and is an easy keeper. He MUST be on a DRY LOT in the springtime so that he does not founder! (Sorry, Teddy – no spring grass for you. 😂❤️) Teddy and Hunter’s current owner would like to prioritize placing them together if at all possible, since they have been together for 10 years, but is open to separate placements to good 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.
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.