Just A Horse Rescue and Sanctuary

08/22/2026

We would like to give a huge shout out to Tracy and Alyssa at Happy Tails Training Center for their very generous offer to donate the proceeds of $700 from their Barbara O’Brien fundraiser to JAHRS. This will, as all our donations do, go towards caring for our horses, ensuring they are at their best, not only for their welfare, but also for the people we serve. Be sure to check out their website if you are looking for dog training: https://www.happytailstc.com. Also, listen to Barbara O’Brien’s podcasts at https://www.empathetic-trainer.com. She not only interviews dog trainers, but people offering horse/human advice as well.

Explore the power of empathetic animal training. Animals just want to be heard. This is an emerging trend among trainers, veterinarians, pet professionals and animal lovers just like yourself.

08/16/2026

We have two horses that we would like to rehome yet this fall, Hank and Breezy. Hank is a 19 yo pasture pal; at 17h he is a big boy but loves attention. Breezy is a 14 year old blind mare who will need a patient, advanced rider who is up for a challenge. We were told she was ridable, but not since going blind. Until this week we had not attempted riding to let her acclimate to her new surroundings and people. We have been doing groundwork with her and decided she was ready to attempt riding. She is used to being ridden, but it will take time and patience for her to trust her rider to keep her safe. Her second ride video is in the comments. Hank and Breezy are free with an approved adoption agreement. Please either call 608-769-9928 or email [email protected] for more information and an adoption agreement.

06/12/2026

🛑 Whoa there — Sarge and Springer are here to share a quick announcement!
We’ve been stalling on letting you know that good ol’ FB has been horsing around and causing issues with our access to Messenger. We’re sure you realized we haven’t been as responsive lately; we know we can’t put anything pasture! 😉 Until FB can rein in this issue, we’re asking you to contact us via the next-best version of the electronic pony express — email us at [email protected] ! It would certainly behoove us not to miss anymore messages from our awesome herd of supporters and clients. 💛
Thanks for your understanding — and if you’ve got anymore good equine puns that apply to this situation, please drop them in the comments. We could sure use a good chuckle during this situation! And we’ll let you know when our Messenger is back up and galloping! 🐎
— Elaine and the JAHRS team

05/30/2026

We were at the Wellness Through Camo Event today at the Neillsville High Ground. What a beautiful memorial for veterans and a beautiful day.

05/29/2026

Millie crossed the rainbow bridge today.

Millie was surrendered to us in 2023. She had been rescued from a kill lot and found a home with her new owners' three Arabian horses. Millie, being a nervous Tennessee Walker with a blind eye, ended up being picked on by the Arabians and her owner felt she would do better at our sanctuary.
Millie was still at the bottom of the herd hierarchy here, but there was plenty of space for her to keep her distance but still be a part of the herd. She and Sarge built a special relationship and were often seen close together.
Millie recently became totally blind and, being in her early thirties, was having a hard time with it. We felt the kindest act to give her was to help her transition home.
Millie was a favorite of the staff and many of our volunteers and will be missed by all.

05/28/2026

🐴 HELP US KEEP OUR RESCUE HORSES HEALTHY 🐴

At Just A Horse Rescue and Sanctuary, every horse who comes through our gates deserves safety, care, and a chance to heal. One of the most important parts of that care is keeping them protected through routine vaccinations.

This month, we are raising funds to cover essential vaccines for our 23 horses. Vaccinations help protect them from serious and potentially life-threatening illnesses such as tetanus, rabies, West Nile virus, and equine encephalitis. The cost to vaccinate one horse is $48 for a total cost of $1,100.

With so many horses depending on us, these medical costs add up quickly — but we cannot do this without our community.

Here’s how you can help:
• Sponsor a horse’s vaccinations
• Make a one-time donation of any amount
• Share this post to help us reach more supporters

Every dollar goes directly toward vaccines, keeping our horses safe, healthy, and comfortable.

A healthy horse is a protected horse — and your support truly makes that possible.

To donate:
www.justahorsesanctuary.com/donate

Thank you for believing in rescue horses and giving them the care they deserve. ❤️

501c3 Non-Profit Horse Rescue & Sanctuary.

05/25/2026

Breezy and Midnight, two of our blind mares, grooming each other.

05/21/2026

Is your child or teenager "all about horses"? Would you like them to not only learn how to ride but about how to care for them and the responsibilities of horse ownership? They will learn all this and more in a fun and relaxing atmosphere. Our riding camps for ages 8-12 are June 11-13 and August 13-15. We are also offering one for ages 13-16 on July 16-18. Our first camp is coming up fast-get them registered now to ensure their spot. Please register on our website justahorsesanctuary.com, message us on Facebook, call or text us at 608-769-9928 or email [email protected]

JAHRS is dedicated to providing hope and compassion to horses in need. We are committed to the well-being of our equine friends and the community we serve. Our volunteers and supporters play a vital role in fulfilling our mission.

05/19/2026

Coltan and Tuck were both gelded today. They are both doing well. I'm sure Tuck is a bit unhappy with the situation but all the mares really appreciate it!
Coltan is now available for adoption. If interested, please message, call or text for more information.

05/17/2026

Thank you to all who shared the day with us yesterday for our Open House. It is always great to meet new and see old friends. Special thanks to our Board Members who, without them, we could not share our mission.