Arabian Rescue Mission

"Many people have the wrong idea of what constitues true happiness. It is not attained through self gratification, but through fidelity to a worthy cause." Helen Keller

Arabian Rescue Mission
221 Blowtown Rd.
Leitchfield, KY 42754
ph: 270 230-7266
alt: 973 896-0781
info@arabianrescuemission.org

arm Permanent Residents

These are the very special horses that will be with us for life. In most cases they have either undergone such abuse and neglect that they can never recover wholly from, are geriatrics or have some sort of disability which makes them unplaceable. Any horse that is available, that for whatever reason does not get adopted also has a home with us forever.

It costs an average of $150.00 to feed a horse for one month. This only includes hay and grain. Add to that medical, farrier, dental, chiropractic, massage and training/exercise and it is practical to estimate $300.00+ a month expense, per horse. Please sponsor a horse today. For less than $1.00 per day, you can help these horses live out their days comfortably.

Grasshopper
Grasshopper is our resident "grandpa". He is as wide as he is tall. Standing at only about 10hds and being a very young 47 years old, he tells each horse his sad tale of his BFF Benji, who passed on. Every time he tells his story they let him have grain. Very entertaining to watch. This boy knows his job, babysitting our junior-junior riders, and does it extremely well.(Photo below courtesy of Tobe Roberts 10/8/10)
Prince
Prince is a very handsome, visually challenged 20+yr old Arab gelding. Originally rescued from slaughter by our mentor Dr. Sarah Ralston of Rutgers U., he is now one of our very special residents.
Charlie (1979-2020)
Charlie Tuna was not a rescue, per se. When we moved our facility from Stillwater to Wantage, the owners of the Stillwater farm asked us to take him with us so he would not be alone. (We had planned to anyway). Charlie is a 15.2hd, 41 yr old TWH x Morgan gelding and totally blind from severe Cushings Syndrome. He does nothing but babysit Dahli and bring us joy. We had to teach him that it was okay for a gentleman to retire and still have dignity.
(Photo 3/16)
Will (1994-2019)
This handsome little TB was surrendered in the middle of a nor'easter. He has some emotional and physical scars, but he is the most personable and loving horse you will ever meet (and the most kissable roman nose!) At 25 yrs old, he is one of our endearing residents who loves attention.
Elle (8/3/88-11/5/16)

The picture that started the rescue on its original mission, a herd of horses in Washington state!
Elle started life as a pampered princess at Ventura Farms then fell on hard times. Once again, she is a princess here. Elle is 28yrs old, 14.1hds, pure Polish and pure sweetness. She is by Wizjon out of Elstera and the famous E line of mares.
(Pic below from 4/16)
Golden Rose (1987-2014)
Rosie is a lovely bay Polish Arabian rescued from Washington with Pru, Elle, Bekas, Prudenta, Sierra and Nega. She is semi-retired, but was our beginner lesson horse. At almost 28 years old she had a stroke. (Photos courtesy of Tobe Roberts 10/8/10)
(Pic below from 6/19/14 at 27yrs old)
*Prudent HT (Has Wings and a Halo!)
Pru when he arrived 2003!
Pru is the ruler of the barn and Terry's heart. He is an awesome 15.2hd, grey, 27yr old stallion of Aswan breeding. He is by Procent out of Pandora (Aswan). He was the true founder of The Arabian Rescue Mission, started in 2003. He is loved and missed by Terry every day of every year.
To read his whole story click here:
Pru 7 months after arrival!
(9/13/82 - 2/14/09)
*Bekas (has Wings & a Halo)
Bekas is the other ruler of the barn and Terry's soul. He is of Kuheilan type, big-bodied, 15.3hds and stands proudly at 30 years old. He has been with us since 2005 and we are honoured to have him here. He was imported by Ventura Farms from the Janow Podlowski Stud in Poland. He is also missed every day of every year.
(1/18/80-8/22/10)

Here he was just days before he passed at 30yrs

Satin

Beautiful Satin was rescued from New Holland Auction in 3/10. She is another separation anxiety child, 29yrs old, 14hds and has a permanent home here with us. However, if the right person came along, she could be available.

***********************

Flower

Flower (2013) is now around 20 and totally blind. Picture from 3/1/22

*************

Prairie

Prairie has been with us since 2016 and we're guessing she'll be here for life. She's in her mid-20s and just a bit stand-offish but a very good girl.

**************

Laredo

Laredo is a 29yr old gelding who is losing his sight. He loves to run and attention but gets a bit spooky at times. He will live out his days here at the rescue.

*************

Jamaica

Jamaica came in 2021 emaciated. She has now gained weight and is very bonded to her sister, Grenada. Dentist says she is closer to 30ish than 15 as we were told. They are now safe for the rest of their lives. (Pic from 3/1/22)

Grenada

Jamaica's sister, Grenada is sweet but very, very bonded to J. She took quite a bit longer to gain weight but is now looking so much better and we are told she is the younger of the two, around 20ish. (Pic from 3/18/22)