GoldStar Stables

09/29/2026

It is with great sadness that the Sanctuary posts the passing of our beloved Stoney. He crossed the Rainbow Bridge at 3:00 this afternoon and many of his friends were with him. Stoney turned 29 years old on September 15th. He was a registered Tennessee Walker with registered name of Ebony's Stoney. We were privileged to care for him in his retirement and he enjoyed pasture mates, Rose, Silkie and Mr Bill. They will miss him terribly.

09/20/2026

Almost 4 weeks since the accident that broke my hip. Slowly but surely better. Today our grand old man, Stoney, and I walked back to his pasture after he enjoyed his breakfast. Stoney at age 27 struggles with a calcified knee and arthritis - but he keeps on going and enjoying his pasture time with his friends. He and I were a pair this morning, me with the hip and him with his arthritis. But we made it in good time. Life goes on.

09/17/2026

One of my dreams was to be able to go to Claiborne Farms to visit Secretariat's grave. Looks like now that is not to be for me ever, but I am blessed to be able to care for two of his offspring: Diamond and Missy. These mares have been at the Sanctuary for many years and are much loved by all. Today is North Texas Giving Day and if you are wondering which charity to help with a donation, please consider GoldStar Horse Rescue and Sanctuary - home to 60 horses including Diamond and Missy. We need help for veterinary, hay, feed and farrier care and your donation would go a long way. It is easy to donate. Just go to northtexasgivingday.org, click on Donate and choose GoldStar Horse Rescue and Sanctuary. Your help is appreciated! Thank you for caring!

09/17/2026

Please remember GoldStar Horse Rescue and Sanctuary on this North Texas Giving Day.

It is time for North Texas Giving Day! The Sanctuary is asking for you to help us care for all our horses. It has been a difficult year and your donations are really needed. Please go do the North Texas Giving Day site and choose GoldStar Horse Rescue and Sanctuary as your charity. Giving Day is officially September 17 but early giving is open now. Please help.

09/17/2026

Good morning and welcome to North Texas Giving day! Today is your opportunity to help north Texas local nonprofits who depend so much on your generosity. We at GoldStar Horse Rescue and Sanctuary are asking for your help so we can continue to care for our wonderful horses and also participate in educational lessons for kids and adults alike! There are so many ways to help us: You can go to North Texas Giving Day site (northtexasgivingday.org) click on "Donate" and choose us as your charity! If you prefer you can go to:
Venmo: -Hines-1; or
Zelle: [email protected]; or
Paypal: [email protected];

Of course checks are always welcome as well. Please help us on this Giving Day! Remember all donations are tax deductible.

09/15/2026

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09/14/2026

We had a scare today with our George. At noon when he came in for his dinner, Betsy noticed he was not himself - not eating, pawing. We suspected colic. Judi administered banamine and Betsy and Kitt walked him. Called Dr. Holt as it was not getting better and he came and confirmed colic. and that he was impacted. George was tubed with mineral oil and we are hoping this will take care of his problem tonight. It has been so difficult lately at the Sanctuary especially with my broken hip. Trying to be optimistic but sometimes it is difficult. We are hoping for better days. North Texas Giving Day is rapidly approaching and early giving is open now. If you are able to contribute to The Sanctuary as your charity this year we would be grateful for every dollar. You can go to the North Texas Giving Day site and choose us as your charity and make your donation that way. Always available are the following ways:
Venmo: -hines-1
Zelle: [email protected]
Paypal: [email protected]

Thank you very much to everyone who helped care for our George today.

09/12/2026

It is time for North Texas Giving Day! The Sanctuary is asking for you to help us care for all our horses. It has been a difficult year and your donations are really needed. Please go do the North Texas Giving Day site and choose GoldStar Horse Rescue and Sanctuary as your charity. Giving Day is officially September 17 but early giving is open now. Please help.

09/05/2026

We lost our beautiful Appaloosa mare, Kaye today. Kaye has been with us many years and was a favorite for her loving personality and gentle demeaner. Kaye was 27 year old and has suffered with several medical problems. She has been treated for EPM and the last several months suffered with laminitis. Many thanks for the loving care our farrier Daniel has given her, and to Dr. Holt who came this afternoon to help Kaye across the Rainbow Bridge. We will miss our mare but know that she is pain free now.

08/07/2026

This is Hank! Our official greeter here at the Sanctuary. Hank is 26 years old and a very friendly gentle resident. He is also one of three horses who suffers with Cushings Disease - an incurable disease of the pituitary gland (the other two are Jake and Misty P.). The Cushings horses are on pergolide therapy, which is necessary but expensive. Hank wants to remind everybody the the annual North Texas Giving Day is coming up! Official Giving day is September 17, but early giving begins on August 27. More information to come But as you are considering your year end giving, please keep in mind, our Sanctuary. All donations go directly to the Sanctuary and your donations are tax deductible! Thanks for caring!