Hank is a Quarter Horse cross who was born in 1995 .This handsome, polite gentleman worked for a few years as a lesson horse in the Napa area. As Hank got older, his recurrent lameness meant he could no longer fulfill that role.
Blue
Dusty Rose
Rumana Jabeen
Every year thousands of wild American Mustangs are rounded up and put up for adoption. If not adopted, these horses may end up sitting in overcrowded holding pens for the rest of their lives or may even be sent to slaughter. Dusty was an American Mustang that was born in 1997. After many unfit homes, she found Sunrise as a place where she could just be a horse again with her good friend GG. Dusty passed surrounded by her loved ones. Now she is together again with GG. We will miss her dearly.
Ged
Ged was a Paso Fino gelding and was born in 2004. Ged came to Sunrise as a pasture mate to Quincy, a mare in her late 20s with severe arthritis, when their previous owner could no longer care for them. Quincy has since passed away and Ged had made many new friends horse and human. Ged certainly was one of our most handsome and easy-going guys which is why everyone loved him.
GG
GG was a Quarter Horse cross that was born in 1996. The letters in her name stand for “Good Girl,” and that only begins to describe this sweet, mild-mannered mare. She spent some of her career at a children’s camp in Santa Rosa, where she taught kids their first lessons in groundwork, and patiently allowed them to groom her. There she lived with a young woman who loved her dearly, but her foster family, who ran the camp, then lost their land. In urgent need of a new home, GG came to Sunrise where she quickly made fast friends with Dusty Rose. Affectionate, gentle, and willing, GG was a favorite with many of our volunteers
Sun E
A 28-year-old Arabian, shy but sweet-natured Sun-E served for many years as a brood mare before coming to Sunrise to live out her last years. When she grew too old for the job, she and her good friend Dreamer were taken in by a compassionate couple who kept them for eight years. But when those owners lost the lease on their land, both mares needed to find a new home quickly. At Sunrise, Sun-E lived with her long-time companion and was cared for lovingly until she reached a peaceful end of her days.
Emerson
Emerson an American Quarter Horse that was born in 1989 he served many years teaching equitation to kids and adults at a local riding club. When his age and arthritis made him unable to work, he was slated to be sent to auction. There he would have been vulnerable to being shipped off for slaughter, but luckily he came under Sunrise’s radar before that could happen. He spent his final years happy and well-deserved retirement along with his buddy Roscoe where they both were fostered by the Clif Family at their beautiful Clif Family Ranch in Angwin, California.
Thunder
Moe
Moe was a 29 year old Quarter Horse with a gentle and sweet spirit. After serving his owners for many years as a long distance trail horse, Moe was sent to a livestock auction where the only ones bidding on him were meat buyers. He finally found a safe home at Sunrise, where he made many friends that will miss him dearly.
Barney
This big guy was rescued from a farm in Napa and was near starvation when we were contacted by a concerned stable-hand. We got there just before his owner was planning on using a rifle to put him down. Barney touched the lives of many in his short time with us, but unfortunately he was so unhealthy that he was beyond the point of possible recovery. He was humanely euthanized surrounded by people who loved him.
Wall-E
Wal-E was a much-loved little Morgan who was brought to Sunrise because the medications he needed for metabolic condition were too expensive for his owner. He was the resident goofball who always brought a smile to everyone’s face with his sweet, silly antics. After many years of quality love and care, Wal-E was humanely euthanized after a lost battle with colic. He is sorely missed.
Princess
This little angel was a 19 year old Welsh Pony. After giving many years of her life for the enjoyment of the children who rode her, she was abandoned at a puppymill. Her feet were never trimmed, her stall was never cleaned, and worst of all she had no interaction with anyone. Princess also had several medical conditions that went untreated, including melanoma. At Sunrise, Princess received all the medical care she needed as well as all of the love and attention she deserved.
Miss Molly
A 19 year old Quarter Horse, Molly was Captain’s sweetheart. She was one of the many, many horses who are over worked and then discarded by those who have used her up. This sweet lady could barely walk due to the injuries and arthritis she sustained from her work as a roping horse. With anti-inflammatory meds & special corrective shoes, Molly would often be found trotting around the pasture with Captain. We know that she is now running free with no pain and is grateful for her second chance.
Comet
Comet was used in a Mexican rodeo sport known as “tripping” where the horses are made to gallop and then their front hooves are roped, causing them to flip and crash. He sustained many injuries as a trip horse before ending up in a hoarding situation in Napa where there was little or no food for him to survive on. He was sweet and grateful for his rescue, and he quickly regained weight and life in his eyes. Sadly, he had only a few months of the good life at Sunrise before he succumbed to his injuries.
Jake
Rain
Rain was a loving, sweet Arabian mare who was near starvation when she found us. After a life of being over-used as a brood mare and then cast aside when she was too old for the job, she spent the last year of her life grazing in the vineyards and being doted on by many young volunteers at the rescue before she took herself on her last vineyard stroll and was defeated by cancer.
Stryder
Born with crooked front legs, Stryder was a 16 year old Thoroughbred who was unable to race and so was thrown away from the racing industry. He was found in a muddy dog kennel with infected wounds in all 4 legs. Stryder was a gentle giant who would follow you like a puppy dog and stand quietly while volunteers brushed his beautiful coat. He had a huge heart and personality and had made very special bonds with many of our volunteers. He will be missed by all.
Rita
Miss Rita was a 19 year old former racehorse who went on to have a long career as a show jumping and lesson horse. Until she could no longer jump that is, and she was scheduled to be euthanized before she was rescued. She had given her life in service to man... until she came to Sunrise Horse Rescue for a long-overdue break, where nothing was expected of her but to just be a horse. Rest in peace, pretty girl.
Brio
This pretty little horse was a 24 year old Peruvian Paso. He had a lot of rough training and mishandling in his life. Before coming to SHR he lived all alone with no other horses to interact with. His rehabilitation had included time with his equine friends and lots of gentle handling by our faithful volunteers.
Razz-Ma-Tazz (Tazz)
Tazz, among many other roles, was the Spokes-pony for SHR. He was a 29 year old Arabian and due to his incredibly calm and outgoing nature was the perfect horse to represent Sunrise at various events around the valley. Having had only 2 homes in his long life, he represented the kind of care we believe all horses should receive. He was a friend, teacher and an inspiration to many.
