Stricker Sunshine Rescue Ranch

09/05/2026

Gracie & Raeann had a great ride today. Gracie is going to make a special person or family very happy. I’m not a mare person and I LOVE this girl 🐴💕

09/05/2026

Thank you April & Scott for coming out today. It was so nice to finally meet you. Roman really took to Scott! Some horses really do pick their person. We are having some bloodwork done and then we will see if Roman has a new family! Roman did receive x-rays today by our wonderful vet Dr. Steve Miller and Roman does not have kissing spine. He is sore in his back and did receive injections. I will post that info separately

Edit: only doing bloodwork as potential adopter has beautiful green grass and they want to confirm he can handle it. Roman stays hefty on air and of course, I feed him chunky

09/04/2026

✨ SHE DID IT!!! ✨

This was a BIG moment for our girl Gracie… her first time back in the saddle since 2023! 🐴❤️

And look at her go with Raeann! 👏

We can already see such a difference after her bodywork. It definitely helped loosen up her front end and get her moving more comfortably, which is exactly what we were hoping for before continuing her evaluation. ❤️

We’re taking our time with Gracie, learning what she knows and listening to what she tells us along the way. Today was another big piece of the puzzle, and we’re so proud of both of these girls!

Great job, Gracie & Raeann! ☀️🐴

What do you think of our girl?! 🥰

P.S. Before the Facebook experts get us 😂 — yes, we know the back cinch is loose! And please excuse our arena… we’re currently working on obstacles. 😉

09/04/2026

🐴 A Much-Needed Bodywork Day! ❤️

Roman, Gracie, and Taxi had their bodywork sessions with Kelsey Griffing Equine Bodywork, and we are so thankful we were able to make this happen!

A HUGE thank you to each and every one of you who sponsored their sessions. Because of your support, these horses were able to receive something that was very much needed. ❤️

We learned so much about each horse during their sessions—where they were holding tension, areas that need a little extra attention, and most importantly, ways we can help keep them feeling their best moving forward.

Bodywork can be such a valuable part of caring for our horses, especially those with previous injuries, soreness, or physical challenges. Watching them relax and respond throughout their sessions was amazing.

Thank you, Kelsey, for taking your time with each of them and helping us better understand their bodies and individual needs.

And thank YOU to our incredible supporters who sponsored this care. We truly could not continue doing these extras for our horses without you. ☀️🐴❤️

Rescue • Rehabilitate • Retrain • Rehome

09/03/2026

🚨 SUNNY NEEDS OUR HELP — $509 NEEDED 🚨

🩺 Vet Recheck & X-rays: $299
🏡 Additional Boarding: $210
❤️ TOTAL NEEDED: $509

The vet went out to recheck Sunny and take additional X-rays following his injury.

While we are all anxious to see this boy get back to work, we would never want to risk causing him further harm by putting him back into training without official veterinary clearance.

The vet would like Sunny to remain on stall rest at the trainer’s for one additional week and continue his antibiotics. We’re going to give him the time he needs and make sure he is completely ready before asking anything more of him. ❤️

Once Sunny receives the all-clear from the vet, he will finish out his remaining two weeks of training before coming back home to the rescue.

We now need to raise $509 to cover this unexpected vet visit and the additional week of boarding.

Every dollar truly adds up. Whether you can donate $5, $10, sponsor his boarding for a day, or simply share Sunny’s fundraiser, it all helps us get closer to our goal. 🙏🐴

Thank you for continuing to support Sunny and the horses of Stricker Sunshine Rescue Ranch. ☀️❤️

Rescue • Rehabilitate • Retrain • Rehome

09/03/2026

☀️ MAE ADOPTION UPDATE! ☀️

We received the BEST update on our sweet Mae today! 🥹❤️

Mae has officially been ADOPTED! 🎉🐴

After Mae was transferred, the adoption team found an amazing family for her in Tennessee. They have adopted from the rescue several times before, fell in love with Mae immediately, and it turned out to be the perfect match. Today, Mae officially became part of their family! ❤️

This is why we LOVE rescues working together. 🤝🐴

Rescue isn’t about who gets the credit — it’s about doing what is best for the horse. Sometimes one rescue can provide the next step, another has the perfect adopter waiting, and together we can give these horses the futures they deserve.

Mae’s journey started with us, continued with another incredible rescue, and today it ended exactly where we hoped it would — HOME. 🏡❤️

We couldn’t be happier for this sweet girl or more thankful for everyone who played a part in her journey.

Thank you to her new family for choosing adoption and giving Mae her happily ever after.

Happy trails, sweet Mae! You deserve it. ☀️🐴❤️

Rescue • Rehabilitate • Retrain • Rehome

09/03/2026

Kelsey came out yesterday to SSRR to complete Bodywork on 4 of our horses. I am so impressed with her knowledge and experience. The horses loved her and already felt relief. Love the homework stretches she showed us for each horse she worked on. Thank you to everyone that donated towards Gracie, Taxi and Roman. Videos and pics to come!

I am so excited to now be offering Equine Bodywork and Saddle Fit Consultations in the Brooksville, Ocala and North Tampa area!
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08/31/2026

Good Morning ☀️ from the cutest barn cat, Joley! Such a love 💕

08/30/2026

We have not received a sponsor for the below. Would you be willing to sponsor one of the below horses for Bodywork? If we do not receive sponsors, we will have to cancel the appointment. Any funds we do have NEED to go towards feed & hay.

08/30/2026

Rip being a great boy getting his braids redone. This boy is so spoiled and well cared for by his family. Updates just make me smile ❤️🐴