Equus Rescue

04/25/2026

UPDATE!!! ADOPTED!! Poor Huckleberry has not been claimed. He is now up for adoption. Huckleberry is 7 years old, neutered, guessing a jack Russell mix. Seems to be housebroken. Good with other dogs and with cats. Ready for adoption

12/19/2024

🎉 A HUGE thank you to our wonderful friend, Greg Holden for capturing the magic at our Santa’s Mane event this year! 📸✨

If you had your photo taken, you can find them through the link below.

We’re so grateful to Greg for his time and talent, and to everyone who joined us to make this day unforgettable. Your support means the world to us. Wishing you all a joyful holiday season! 🎄❤️

Artistic photography of wildlife, places, things, and wild horses

12/16/2024

We would like to thank everyone who joined us at our annual Santa's Mane Event yesterday. We hope you enjoyed the opportunity to meet Santa and his elf, as well as the cookies and treats. If you had your picture taken with Santa, please note that we will be sharing a link to access the images soon, and we encourage you to stay tuned.

11/28/2024

🦃🍂 Happy Thanksgiving from Equus Sanctuary 🍂🦃

We’re so grateful for the love and support that helps us give our rescued horses the love and life they deserve. Thank you to all our volunteers, donors, and supporters — you make everything possible!

Wishing you a warm and joyful Thanksgiving filled with love and gratitude. 🐴💕

09/12/2024

What a special day . Thank you Delmar Gardens Family for coming to visit the barn !! We absolutely loved spending time with you and the horses :) come back and see us again soon!

07/30/2024

Transforming the day for our deserving oldest horses with the kindness and attention from the remarkable girls at Silver Springs Pony club. Grateful for their uplifting presence!

07/27/2024

Don’t forget to reserve your spot!
This Sunday from 12pm-1:30pm
We’re looking forward to a day of fun, reading, crafts, refreshments, and horses!

While you’re there, make sure to meet our friends at the Silver Springs Pony Club and learn more about all they offer !

Practice your reading skills this summer by reading out loud to a horse. They love to hear stories!

07/27/2024

We’re so excited to announce our special guests, the Silver Springs Pony Club to our rescue readers event this Sunday!

The Silver Springs Pony Club (SSPC) is based in Millstadt, IL. As a part of the Midwest Region Pony Club and the United States Pony Club (USPC), our mission is "to develop character, leadership, confidence and a sense of community in youth through a program that teaches the care of horses and p...

07/15/2024

“Alice” the pony coming in hot! ❤️❤️ Alice is a part of a bonded group of smaller horses affectionately known at the barn as “the littles” . The Littles were rescued together as a bonded group. Alice is kind and loving and so SO smart ! The littles are a regular part of our rescue readers program. If you’d like to meet Alice and the other “Littles “come out to our next rescue readers event on the 28th ! Details coming soon ❤️❤️❤️

07/06/2024

Love horses? Want to make a difference in a rescued horses life? We have multiple volunteer shifts open and need them filled ASAP! No prior horse experience required- Give us a call and join our incredible team today !
618- 631-3733

A Noble Life Deserves A Second Chance...Equus Rescue is a 501(c)(3) non-profit horse rescue, 100% volunteer ran and donor driven.