Inspiring, connecting and informing the horse community in San Luis Obipso County, California – and beyond.
Handsome, a 10-year-old Quarter Horse stallion, was so thin his body condition score rated 2. Once a beautiful riding horse, this forlorn fellow lacked proper nutrition, routine care and basic stimulation. Neglect was taking his life. He would most likely not survive the auction transport. Redwings Horse Sanctuary in Paso Robles, CA leapt into action to rehabilitate this handsome fellow.
Come experience the essence of From the Heart Animal Sanctuary. Pick up a paint brush or colored pencil to capture the animals yourself, or with your family and friends. The Celebration of Art and Animals takes place on Saturday, September 27 from 12:00 – 3:00.
The affectionate qualities of donkeys drew the Eckfords to them. However, the plight of the donkeys drove the vision behind starting the non-profit sanctuary back in 2015. At that time, they kept rescued donkeys at their home on Tiffany Ranch Road in Arroyo Grande. In the meantime, they dreamt of having a facility where the rescue donkeys could be rehabilitated and they could take in more donkeys in need. Rancho Burro Donkey Sanctuary moved to its permanent new home in January 2025.
“My teens know if they need to work out getting somewhere that my time as a therapeutic riding volunteer will stand in their way,” Sharon Jantzen tells us why she fiercely guards her time as a therapeutic riding volunteer.
The opportunity to touch the face of an American legend, Ghost, is part of the mustang magic on display at the Sweetbeau Horses Open House Fundraiser July 2, 2024. Come take this opportunity to meet the home-herd mustangs.