Illinois Equine Humane Center

09/05/2026

Sometimes it’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day — the chores, the mucking/picking, barn and pasture maintenance, horsecare, the endless to-do list. And then, every once in a while, something stops you in your tracks and reminds you of the big picture. Your reason.

Today, that reminder was seeing Premier Approval (barn name Remi) happy, healthy, and grazing alongside his best bud. 🥹❤️

Remi is a 2006 Illinois-bred OTTB gelding. And if you swipe to the last photo, you’ll see where his story with us began — our very first picture of him being picked up from the feed lot in October of last year.

From that horse… to this horse.

These are the moments that remind us why we keep showing up. ❤️

Thank you all for making that possible 🤍

📸 Premier Approval, barn name Remi.

09/03/2026

🌟🐎 SANTINI’S OFFICIAL INVITATION 🐎🌟

Santini would like to cordially invite you all to an audience with his handsome self at our 18th Anniversary Barnyard Bash on Saturday, September 26th, from 12–4 PM.

Please note: Santini is expecting a good turnout. He has been practicing his celebrity pose accordingly. 😉

🎟️Link to purchase tickets in profile/comments! Grab your exclusive tickets today 🎟️

While his people are busy organizing the festivities, Santini will be available for admiring, complimenting, and generally making you wonder how one horse can be this handsome.

And apparently, there will be other things happening too… 🙄

🌮 Taco Truck ~ Taco Rancheros
🥁 LIVE Music with Outpatience
🎟️ Incredible deals at our infamous Silent Auction & Raffle
🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Kids Agility Course
🐎 HORSES — Santini’s supporting cast, naturally.

Come celebrate 18 YEARS of horse rescue with us! ❤️

It’s going to be an afternoon of good food, great music, fabulous auction finds, happy kids, wonderful horses, and one very pleased-to-see-you Santini.

📅 Saturday, September 26th
⏰ 12–4 PM
📍Illinois Equine Humane Center, Maple Park

🎉 18 years of rescue. One big celebration. And Santini is ready for his close-up. 📸🐴

09/03/2026

Anyone recognize an ILEHC graduate here?! Dreamadora (Dora) is looking for her fan club to vote and spread the word about how incredible our OTTB mares are ..

Check out Dora and the work of Mareworthy charities in the link below

https://mareworthymatch.com/mare/dreamadora

A total of 107 Thoroughbred mares were entered, including Breeders’ Cup champions Goodnight Olive and Caravel, and Kentucky Oaks winner Lemons Forever.

Check it out in the comments.

09/01/2026

☀️ Meet Toffee (JC: Catfienated) and one of our very own rays of sunshine, Haley Young! 🐴💛

When Haley isn’t lending a helping hand with Monday afternoon chores at the barn, she’s Dr. Haley, the heart and soul behind The Young Clinic, Functional Medicine & Physician Associate Services, proudly serving Illinois.

We’re incredibly grateful that The Young Clinic is a Silver Sponsor of our upcoming Barnyard Bash! 🎉🐴

Join us on Saturday, September 26, from 12–4 PM for a fun-filled day supporting our horses and rescue mission! 💛

✨ Links to the Barnyard Bash event and The Young Clinic can be found in our profile/comments.

Thank you, Haley and The Young Clinic, for supporting our rescue and helping us continue making a difference🐴❤️

08/29/2026

Happy Saturday from the geldings crew 🤎🐴

08/22/2026

Soaking up the summer barn nights