Raven was abandoned by her owner with a neighbor in Napa. She lived with the neighbor for 2 years, alone in a small pen most of the time. The neighbor realized that the owner was not returning and it was not sustainable to keep her.
Roxy came to us in 2015 after being diagnosed with narcolepsy. She was a lesson horse, but had become increasingly unsafe to be ridden due to her condition. Lesson programs typically cannot afford to keep horses that can't be ridden, a system that we hope will be changed one day to be more humane.
Spirit was a Mustang in his late 20's. He was neglected for 10 years at his previous home and came to Sunrise with severe arthritis in his front legs and hoofs that were in horrible shape. He was not trusting of humans when he first came to Sunrise, but he made a lot of progress because of the love, time and attention he was given by some very dedicated volunteers. He was often called "Spirit the Wonder Horse" by some of his closest friends. We will all miss him dearly.
Star was a 29 year old Thoroughbred who was abandoned when her owner was deported from Napa. Our veterinarian gave her a body score of 2 on a scale of 1 to 10 using the Henneke horse body condition scoring system (1 being extremely emaciated). Despite her poor condition, she had an extremely sweet disposition and has made a full recovery at Sunrise.
Shorty was a handsome 21 year old Thoroughbred, and was 17 plus hands with many admirers. He was a retired dressage and event horse who ended up injured and neglected by his previous owner. Unfortunately, he always had pain when he would run or even trot due to his previous injuries and his severe arthritis. Shorty lived out his last years being loved and cared for at Sunrise.
Gazor happily lived in Napa for years, but when his owner died, there was no one to care for him and his pasture-mate Hayleigh. Wanting to ensure that the horses were well cared for, the late owner’s family called Sunrise Horse Rescue for help. We were able to support Gazor and Hayleigh in their pasture for some time with the help of volunteers, but when a winter storm was forecasted, there was no adequate shelter to protect them. We moved the two to a foster home for safety during the storm, and they soon came to our facility and became a part of the herd.
Gazor will be remembered for his bright spirit and energy, as well as for his self-appointed role as the Protector of the Herd.
Tex was a 26 year old Quarter Horse gelding. He was a ranch, calf roping and rodeo horse. Tex has seen it all. After a lifetime of service to his owners he needed a quiet place for his retirement which led him to Sunrise. He was a well trained and sweet-natured guy. Tex adjusting to retired life enjoyed walks around the property and lots of love from the volunteers.
Danny was a 28 year old Pinto Quarter Horse, blind in his right eye due to an accident years ago. He was a retired show and ranch horse who was with his original owner since he was 2. Sunrise agreed to take Danny and prepared him for the loss of sight in his left eye due to cataracts. Danny adjusted very well at SHR and enjoyed his many adoring fans.
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
Sunrise Horse Rescue is a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization, # 42-1746834
