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Our mission is to eliminate the causes of equine suffering through education and community outreach programs, rescue abused and neglected equines, and provide permanent sanctuary or selected foster homes for those equines.

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Companion Horses

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Riding Prospects

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Permanent Residents

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Success Stories

See some of our most amazing success stories with neglected horses

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Yesterday was an exciting day at Redwings, after 6

Yesterday was an exciting day at Redwings, after 6 long weeks in quarantine the horses and burros from the auction were moved down to the sanctuary to join the herd. They have all gained a lot of weight and Pax's pneumonia has finally cleared up. "There are far, far better things ahead than any we leave behind." - C.S. Lewis #redwingshorsesanctuary #horse #horses #horsesofinstagram #horsebackriding

The sand foundation is in for the brick patio. The

The sand foundation is in for the brick patio. The patio will be part of the visitor picnic and relaxation area. The outdoor donor wall will be down near those orange and green cones. The rest of the visitor area will be grass with plants and shrubs. Also, a rose garden, not sure where yet.

If you're interested in having an engraved commemorative brick here, check out the link below and contact us:

https://redwingshorsesanctuary.org/donate/campaign/ Or you can find the page in the link in our bio. #horse #horses #horsesofinstagram #horsebackriding #horselife #horsecharity

Life is better with friends. #horse #horses #horse

Life is better with friends. #horse #horses #horsesofinstagram #horsebackriding #horselove

Thank you to Sunny from @thefloralparlor for givin

Thank you to Sunny from @thefloralparlor for giving to Redwings through her business. You are an amazing person! #florist #flowers #horse #horses #horsesofinstagram

Check this out! Thank you to PASO Robles Daily New

Check this out! Thank you to PASO Robles Daily News for sharing and a BIG thank you to Sunny from @thefloralparlor for thinking of us. We can't do what we do without the support of people like Sunny.

"The Floral Parlor in downtown Paso Robles will be offering love-inspired floral designs for sale, with proceeds to benefit Redwings Horse Sanctuary on Saturday, Jan. 9." Read more by clicking the link in our bio! #nonprofit #givingback #horses #flowers #florist #thefloralparlor #redwingshorsesanctuary

Another construction update at our new facility in

Another construction update at our new facility in Paso Robles. The parking area in front of the new office building and the right side of the office and the future site of the transplanted rose garden from Lockwood (many people have asked about the roses so we want to save them). It will have a grassy picnic area and the patio with commemorative bricks, as well as the 6’x16’ outdoor donor wall with the metal horses. May be hard to picture, but this whole area will be beautiful. #pasorobles #redwingshorsesanctuary #horse #horses #horsesofinstagram

Here's one of the construction updates we have, th

Here's one of the construction updates we have, the driveway from Union Road leading up to the new sanctuary in Paso Robles. e will have some more photos to share tomorrow.

Learn more about our $1 MILLION capital campaign to raise funds for our permanent home in Paso Robles, California at the link below:

https://redwingshorsesanctuary.org/donate/campaign/

#nonprofit #charity #horse #horses #horsecharity #horselover

We’ve been looking back at some images from 2020

We’ve been looking back at some images from 2020. What a year! #horses #horse #horselover #horselovers #horsesofinstagram

We wanted to thank all of our 2020 supporters. We

We wanted to thank all of our 2020 supporters. We look forward to 2021 and moving in to our new facility in Paso Robles. #horse #horses #horsesofinstagram #horselover #horselovers

Happy New Year from Redwings! #redwings #redwingsh

Happy New Year from Redwings! #redwings #redwingshorsesanctuary #horserescue #horseadoption #nonprofit

Flashback to May of 2020 with this crew: "Joelito

Flashback to May of 2020 with this crew:

"Joelito, On Draft and Don’t Stalk Me are excited because today is #givingtuesday ! During these uncertain times rescues need your help more than ever to continue our work rescuing horses in need. We thank you for your support and if you are able to make a donation the horses will be very grateful. http://redwingshorsesanctuary.org/donate/ " #redwingshorsesanctuary #horserescue #horses #horselover #horseadoption

Racing into 2021! Who's ready for the new year? I

Racing into 2021! Who's ready for the new year?

If anyone out there is looking for any end of year giving options, you can donate to Redwings Horse Sanctuary here: https://redwingshorsesanctuary.org/donate/ or check the link in our bio. #holidays #nonprofit #endofyeargiving #horsecharity #horses

Merry Christmas from Redwings Horse Sanctuary! #ho

Merry Christmas from Redwings Horse Sanctuary! #horses #pasorobles #nonprofit #horselover #horselovers

Just a note, we will be closed Thursday December 2

Just a note, we will be closed Thursday December 24th through Saturday December 26th for the Winter Holiday. We want to wish all of you a very happy holiday season and thank you for all of the amazing support this year.

Little Bit and Primo enjoying a little pre-Christmas holiday spirit. #christmas #merrychristmas #holidays #happyholidays #horses

Hey friends, check this out. And, thank you to Sch

Hey friends, check this out. And, thank you to Schneiders Saddlery.

"Help us donate $30,000 in blankets to equine rescues in need!

During December, our Month of Giving, we are going to give equine rescues across the country refurbished blankets for their horses. So, we need your help dispersing these blankets! With every Schneiders blanket purchased you’ll help us donate $30,000 in blankets to charities across the country. Check out our eligible blankets and give back to one of these deserving rescues."

Learn more here: https://bit.ly/2JSq2Wo Or check the link in our bio. #horses #horse #horsesofinstagram #horsecharity #nonprofit

Meet Owen (before and after photos): Birthdate: 1

Meet Owen (before and after photos):

Birthdate: 1993

Breed: Andalusian

Color: Grey

Redwings Arrival: 2/27/20

Owen was found tied to a fence on the side of the road in January 2020. His owner had abandoned him and he was in terrible condition. A kind woman brought Owen to her home and reached out to the Santa Cruz Animal Services to report the abandoned horse. A vet was called in to evaluate Owen’s condition and found him to have a body score of just 1 and he was considered emaciated. Owen also has tumors called Melanomas all over his mouth and rectum. One melanoma on his lip is so large that he cannot fully close his mouth but thankfully he’s still able to eat just fine. Redwings brought Owen to the sanctuary in February and he has put on weight rapidly. Today Owen lives in a large pasture with other senior horses and is very healthy and happy. #horse #horses #horselover #nonprofit #horsesofinstagram

Happy Friday, friends! Check out the winter editio

Happy Friday, friends! Check out the winter edition from San Luis Obispo County Visitors Guide. There's an article about Redwings on page 67-68. Pick it up locally or check out this link: https://bit.ly/3nsbgEV

Have a great weekend! #slocounty #california #pasorobles #horse #horses

This handsome gelding came from the auction in Tex

This handsome gelding came from the auction in Texas too. He was in the best condition of all of the horses that we rescued. His eyes were infected and his hooves and teeth needed to be done but his weight was ok. He is a sweet boy and nickers to us when we come to his paddock. He has had his feet done and his teeth were just done here at Redwings. #redwingshorsesanctuary #horserescue #horseadoption #horsecare #horses

Meet Jack: Birth date: 1996 Breed: Quarter Horse

Meet Jack:

Birth date: 1996

Breed: Quarter Horse x

Color: Dark Bay

Arrival: July 29, 2016

Every horse at Redwings has a different story, most of them have been rescued out of terrible situations, and Jack’s story is no different.

Divorces are never easy, they are often devastating to families, especially when children are involved. We often forget that animals are affected by divorce as well. Jack lived a happy life with his owner for many years until his owner went through a divorce. When the divorce was complete Jack’s owner moved out of the area and left him in the care of her ex-husband. Soon the ex-husband found a job out of the area and the property where Jack lived was put up for sale. The ex-husband was not home much due to his work schedule in another county, and he thought he had made arrangements for the horse to be fed by someone in the neighborhood. The sad news is the neighbor was not feeding him and Jack was slowly starving to death.

One day a local realtor came to show the property to some clients who were interested in purchasing property in the area. When she took her clients out to see the horse facilities she was horrified to find an emaciated little bay gelding abandoned in the paddock. The realtor quickly jumped into action knowing that the horse was in very bad condition and contacted the property owner to make arrangements to move the horse. The ex-husband signed the horse over to the realtor and she took him to her home. A vet was called out to examine the horse and recognized him immediately, she had been his veterinarian for many years and was horrified to see the condition that he was in. He was a body score of 1, all his ribs and hip bones were clearly visible, and he was considered emaciated.

Jack was safe at the realtor’s home, but he needed a permanent home where he could return to full health and happiness. The realtor and her husband heard about Redwings from a friend and immediately called to see if we could offer Jack a home at our sanctuary. The board of directors quickly voted to accept Jack and a week later the Redwings staff and trailer pulled up to take Jack on the journey to his new home at Redwings.

Did you know that today is National Day of the Hor

Did you know that today is National Day of the Horse?

"National Day of the Horse on December 13th encourages people of the United States to be mindful of the contribution of horses to the economy, history, and character of the United States.

The domesticated horse we know today, also known as Equus caballus, was introduced into North America by Spanish explorers. Escaped horses eventually spread across the American Great Plains.

Interestingly, there is a debate about the origin of E. caballus. Recent mitochondrial studies of an ancient horse called Equus lamei suggest that it is equivalent to the modern, domesticated horse. E. lamei once populated North America and died out more than 11,000 years ago. This could mean that E. caballus is technically a native species, and its evolutionary origin is North America.

The North American Horse

Aside from the anthropological debate, the horse has contributed significantly to the advancement of civilization in North America. Not only did the horse serve as vital transportation, but they cleared forests for farmland. They led the way westward and into battle, too. Horses diversified Native American hunting habits and defined the western cowboy.

In North America, the legendary horse is embedded in our culture and runs deep into the roots of our history. As the country grew, our indebtedness to the horse grew, too. While few people see the horse as much more than a recreational animal today, they still serve on working ranches. As a therapy animal, horses relieve the symptoms of PTSD, anxiety, and other disorders. Long past their age as a plow horse or part of the cavalry, they continue connecting to humans, and we continue to rely on them."

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