Santa Fe

Horse Protection Society

Santa Fe

Santa Fe is one of the most battle scarred horses to ever come to the sanctuary. How many times he changed hands until ending up in a herd of over a hundred horses with a dealer is unknown. In fact, we have no history on Santa Fe but the emotional and physical scars he bears are evidence of a life of neglect and abuse.

Santa Fe had only recently gone blind in one eye when we rescued him. He may have had an illness or injury that went untreated and caused him to lose his vision in his left eye. Deep divots are evident in the muscle tissue of his neck. A foot- long, jagged scar runs down his left rear leg and through his hoof. We have no idea what kind of accident or abuse caused these injuries.

Santa Fe has made a lot of progress over coming his fears. He will now let the farrier trim his hooves and allow members to catch him up with a halter. He loves treats and will lick the person that brings them to him.

He is a quiet horse and likes to race around the pond and play with the other young geldings.

Despite his many scars, Santa Fe is a wonderful example of American Quarter Horse. He moves beautifully across the fields and shows no signs of weakness from his injuries. He has a very sweet nature and just needs a special person to bond with him and offer him a home.

Horse Protection Society of NC, Inc.

2135 Miller Rd, China Grove, NC 28023

(704) 855-2978 email: hps@horseprotection.org

501(c)3 nonprofit