Meet the Sanctuary Herd
Take a moment to meet the equines that call The Sanctuary at Varekai Ranch home.
Thank you for considering a sponsorship so that we can continue to offer the highest quality care.
Cash
SPONSORED!
READY FOR ADOPTION
2021 BLM Mustang, well under saddle, but his big movement is not for the faint of heart.
Named after Johnny Cash, we know like his namesake, he will be a legend. Look for Cash as adoptable to only the perfect home.
Cash is generously sponsored by our friends at Cowgirl Cash.
Maya
SEEKING SPONSORSHIP
Maya is a 2022 model with lots of stunning features. She is on the taller side for a Warm Springs Mustang with an unusual grey varnish pinto color. She takes a moment to trust humans but we are confident she will grow through that fear because she loves affection. She is good with other horses and a sensible herd mate.
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Per year:
FEET: $585.00
FEED: $2,250.00
MEDICAL: $800.00
= $300/month
Jinx
SEEKING SPONSORSHIP
Bio coming
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Per year:
Feet: $585.00
Feed: $2,250.00
Medical: $1,400.00
= $350/month
Birch
FOR ADOPTION SOON
Bio coming
If you’re interested in sponsorship or adoption, please fill out our inquiry form and we’ll get in touch.
Sponsorships are uniquely designed to cover expenses for each individual horse’s care - this includes the farrier, medical needs, all feed, and a modest emergency fund.
Titan
This stunning gelding is sponsored by our friends at HeadKount - thank you for providing Titan with the best possible care!
Jewel
Bio coming soon.
Wren
Beautiful Wren, once wild from the Warm Springs Reservation, calls The Sanctuary at Varekai Ranch home. Due to food allergies, she’s a difficult keeper. It’s most important she be under the care of a team who knows how to care for her dietary needs. We honor Wren’s preference to stay wild; after being in the slaughter pipeline, we think she has earned that. She has a forever home with The Sanctuary at Varekai Ranch, where we can ensure her happiness and well-being.
Awesome
Awesome Is an off-the-track thoroughbred who had been severely mistreated, starved, and dumped in a kill pen. After the rehabilitation process, there had been hope of his potential to be a rideable mount; however, he never seemed comfortable. Upon further research and listening to the horse, he was examined and diagnosed with moderate to severe “Kissing Spines,” an extremely painful condition especially if not properly cared for. Awesome receives specialized care due to his condition and spends his days turned out with friends. Understandably, due to his history he can be unpredictable. Therefore, he has a forever home with The Sanctuary at Varekai Ranch where he will be properly cared for.
Heyoka
Heyoka Is a stunning previously wild mustang from the Warm Springs Reservation, who was rescued from the slaughter pipeline. It became clear during the gentling process of Heyoka that although groundwork was going well, he is unfortunately not sound — making him hard to place or move forward with. Therefore, he has a forever home with The Sanctuary at Varekai Ranch. We work hard to honor the equine, their preferences and their needs.
Nevada
Little Nev was previously a Wild Mustang from the Warm Springs Reservation. She is a part of our rescue program due to being in the slaughter pipeline. We had hoped Nevada might potentially have been a rideable rescue horse, however, due to her very small stature she’s been difficult to place. For that reason she had a soft landing and a forever home here with The Sanctuary at Varekai Ranch.
Sancho
Sancho The mini pony was abandoned in a field prior to rescue. Once saved it was quickly realized that he had some very costly procedures that needed to be addressed, one being needing gelded, which for him cost roughly $4,000. Over time, we also realized Sancho requires extra attention after a few close medical calls. He spends his days napping and playing with his best friend Tinkerbell. Sancho has a very loving, forever home with The Sanctuary at Varekai Ranch.
Tinkerbell
Tinkerbell was rescued as a feral pony several years ago. Once rescued, she was placed with the best home she could have had. She was very loved and doted on. Unfortunately, due to change in life circumstances she needed a soft place to land. Now, she spends her days as an emotional support friend to Sancho, soaking up the Central Oregon sun and always looking for a snack.
Squiggles
Squiggles is a previously rideable rescue, who is now retired due to geriatric dentistry issues. She has a forever home with The Sanctuary at Varekai Ranch due to special feeding needs that we can monitor closely, and continually provide her with the best quality life.
Presley
Bio coming soon.
Prophet
Prophet was an owner surrender who had lived a rugged life as a ranch horse. He came to us with near Liver failure. With specialized nutrition, he now lives a happy life without liver issues. He’s an older gentleman who we think has earned an easy life. He spends his days in the sun and visiting with friends. He has a forever home here with The Sanctuary at Varekai Ranch to live out the rest of his retired years with ease.