11/08/2026
MEET THE MISHPUHA: RED🐴
Red is one of the originals. A Quarter Horse with a heart of gold, Red arrived at Promised Land in 2018 at the age of 18. Before sanctuary, he had been a barrel racer in Texas. Somewhere along the way, a terrible trailer accident left him severely lame and by the time he came to us, he was also dealing with heaves, arthritis and painfully thin soles. Thankfully, Red turned out to be just about the best patient a horse could be. Gentle, trusting and endlessly sweet, he has accepted every treatment, every hoof appointment and every indignity of getting older with the quiet grace that is so completely Red. If you’ve been to one of our Open Farm Days, you’ve probably seen him near the pond, head down in the grass, peacefully grazing while dozens of humans mill around him.
Now well into his senior years, Red needs a little more help staying comfortable. He gets extra grain to keep the weight on, a warm blanket through our Canadian winters and red light therapy and massages three times a week from our wonderful volunteer Judy. Around here, retirement comes with room service and a spa package (for all non human animals)😉
Red has given enough of his life to humans. These years belong to him.
And right now, Red needs a sponsor. Sponsorship helps us provide the feed, farrier care, medications, supplements and extra comforts that keep this beautiful old cowboy feeling his best.
If Red has tugged at your heart, maybe you’re his person.
Be a mensch. Sponsor Red and help us give him all the good days he deserves.
Because animals deserve a Promised Land too. 💚