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Hi, I am Buddy and that seems like a perfect name for me because I like to be friends with everyone, horse and human. There was nothing special about me…a tired Amish work horse, but I tried to be a good boy as they recorded a little video at the kill pen that they said could save me from a death sentence in Mexico. I am so grateful that Healing Hearts and Horses liked me, because I love it here! Unfortunately, I did test positive for EPM, but HHH said that they would find the money for the medicine and I am feeling much better. They say that I am going to be used for the veterans and the foster kids when they come visit the farm and I can’t wait to meet them too! I sure could use a sponsor, so thank you for reading about me! 

This sweet young mare was saved from a kill pen in Arkansas, where she was spray painted with an X and marked at “Preg”.  We raced to raise funds for her bail and her transport and our wonderful supporters came through.  We are so grateful to have Hope, a beautiful blue roan mare who upon ultrasound proved not to be pregnant, but she is so sweet and we are thrilled that she is safe.

Welcome Captain America to our rescue crew.  Pulled from a kill pen in August 2025, Captain is in his early 20’s and stands at 17.2 hands.  After working tirelessly for an Amish farm, he was dumped at a slaughter house when he slowed down a bit.  He tugged at our heart and knew that the combat wounded veterans who visit our farm could relate to his story.  He is quiet, hardworking and there is a sense of pride in his eyes.  

 Often referred to as “Prince Harry”, this sweet Tennessee Walker gelding is always a favorite.  Saved from a Texas kill pen in August 2019, Harry was one of our most abused horses.  Severely malnourished with more crop marks than we could count from where he was hit, Harry is truly lives up to his name under saddle and is a prince for his riders.

 To the one who started it all…sweet LadyBelle was saved in the Summer of 2017 from a kill pen in Tennessee.  We all fell in love with her and decided that we could do more.  When we think about how many horses have been saved because of LadyBelle, we can’t help but be grateful for her!  

Sweet and sassy, Miss Cappie is only 10 years old and to be at a kill pen when she had so much life in front of her just broke our hearts.  She is q quarter horse mare standing right at 15 hands and is very loyal to her people. She enjoys trail rides and is so grateful to be in a loving environment after being rescued from the slaughter pipeline in Tennessee.  

Well, hello there Cowboys and Cowgirls, meet Tex.  Saved from a kill pen in Tex, this Palomino Quarter Horse gelding is solid and stout. He will do whatever is asked of him, walk, trot or lope.  He loves to get brushed and his “Fabio” mane in a guest favorite!

She wowed us all the moment we saw her.  Her marble grey coloring was so unique…but she was an unhandled 3 year old when we bought her and that was something we had never done. Luckily, she’s been with us for 3 years now and she has learned to love and trust us.  We are working on getting her under saddle.  Cool fact - we do not even try to ride our horses until they are 5 years old so that their legs and backs have a chance to fully develop. 

A retired Off the Track Thoroughbred, Barron is a racehorse whose career ended before it really even began. Sadly, there are many OTTBs in the slaughter pipeline. We were glad we could help him. Barron is just a “pasture pet” and not ridden anymore.  As you can tell, Barron is a character and LOVES treats! 

 The only horse that was born on the farm…Liberty was a July 4th baby. We had saved her mom from a kill pen in Tennessee and two weeks later we walked out to find two horse in the stall.  Liberty has never known a harsh hand and thinks she is a person!

 As big and as strong as his name.  Patriot was saved from a kill pen in Texas and when he arrived he was extremely sick with double pneumonia.  We were not sure if he would make it, but after a month in the equine hospital he returned to the farm and got stronger. At 17.1 hands, Patriot is a favorite among our taller riders. 

Chief was saved from a Kill Buyer in Texas in the fall of 2023. He had such a kind eye, we could not let him ship to Mexico.  He is in his early 20s and is available for light riding. He is a Tennessee Walker gelding and loves life on the farm.  

There are not enough words to describe the love this horse gives to everyone he meets.  He is a puppy dog in the pasture and is loved by every human being he meets.  Treats or not treats, Winston is the same love bug every single day and was the favorite horse of our founder and matriarch, Camille Ryan.

Hello friends, I am Billy Graham and I understand that I share the name of a pretty famous preacher!  That works out well for me, because my previous owner as a Pastor.  I wish he had not taken me to a kill pen, but he fell on hard times and was very old and likely did not understand what was going to happen to me.  I am so grateful because Healing Hearts and Horses saw my video and because God is such a big part of their work, they felt like I needed to be there to help other people heal from their hurts.  I hope that I can do that because I love helping others.  I sure could use a sponsor, because I am new here and I don’t have a lot of friends yet.  Sponsors get to come visit us and brush us and give us treats.  I even get to send you a letter every once in a while!  

This horse had loaded the truck and we had her pulled off at the very last minute.  What a blessing she has been to us!  This horse does all she can to please her rider.  She was sold to us as “early 20s” but the vet says she is mid-to-late 20s.  Unfortunately, her arthritis has gotten to the point that she cannot be ridden. We are making her as comfortable as possible. 

We have nicknamed her Aly and just adore this Amish workhorse.  She has proven to be a steady partner, and is learning to be loved. She seems to be about 12 years old and should be a wonderful addition to our riding program.  She would love a sponsor who could support her and if you are local, come visit to give her some love.  And if you aren’t local, we would love to FaceTime with you.

Everyone tells me that I am a real character, but it’s only because I like to have ALL the attention.  I am a Missouri Fox Trotter gelding, and baby I love to be loved!  I was actually given to HHH by a local family who had saved me from a kill pen a few years ago.  Sadly, they were taking care of elderly parents out of state and had to rehome me. I am so glad that I  could come here and have a safe home.  

People call me Oreo because I look like an Oreo cookie – black and white and super sweet. I am one lucky horse because my owner did not sell me to a kill pen.  She instead approached the rescue after an exhaustive search to rehome me and said no one wanted me because I am on the older side.  That said, I am healthy and trainer and can go for long rides.  I love to be with ladies, so you will see me in a pasture full of mares where I can be the kill of the hill. I am grateful to be here and I’ll tell you a secret – I stick my face in my feeding bowl half way up my nose and I like it really soupy.  When the team saw me eat, they thought that I would drown – but nope, that’s the way I roll baby!  

Dark and stout was how he was described by the kill pen, so how could he be named anything else?  He has such a sweet stoic way about him. He had worked at a dude ranch in Wyoming where he was sold due to his age and then that buyer dumped him at a kill pen. The first seller was so grateful that we stepped in to make sure that he did not meet the terrible fate that so many due in Canada and Mexico.  He is a big boy at 17 hands and has been a perfect gentleman!

Named after one of my favorite country singers, I am a Rocky Mountain horse and have been at the rescue for a longer time than most.  I lost sight in one of my eyes and it actually hurt a lot, so I am thankful that the rescue paid to have it removed.  I know I look a little different, but I can still be ridden and the veterans love me because they see that I may not be whole physically, but have found a new purpose by being here! HHH is all about love and redemption and I am so grateful to be here! 

We were so excited to welcome Pearl to our rescue!  She came to the rescue in Fall of 2025, and she has such a kind eye.  We were told she was about 12 years old, but the vet has assured us that she is much older.  We wanted to give her a name that was timeless, but still matched her precious personality. Pearl would love a sponsor to help support her.  She is rideable and so kind!