Our Horses

HRU horses are up-to-date on vet/farrier/dental needs and thoroughly evaluated prior to adoption.

Adoptable horses are available to approved homes on a minimum 60 day trial period. Adopters must be located within approximately an eight (8) hour drive of Wall, NJ.

Find more photos and watch videos of our adoptable horses on Facebook.

For more information about a horse or to start the adoption process, please email lunar_aradia@yahoo.com.

Trixie

19 year-old ~15 hand Criollo mare - companion/pasture pet only

Trixie was lovingly surrendered in November 2025 when her family was unable to keep her. She has good manners for the vet and farrier, and absolutely loves children and other horses.

Trixie is a retired polo pony and was sold from a lesson program because she had more go than whoa. She was found to have ringbone during a pre-purchase x-ray by her last home, but is barefoot and comfortable. She has been retired as a riding horse since 2023, but has not required any medication or maintenance to remain pasture sound.

Trixie is the sweetest horse and makes an excellent companion, currently sharing a field with pony Willow. She prefers a 24/7 turnout set-up.

Willow

Estimated 22 year-old 11.2 hand pony mare - companion/pasture pet only

Willow is an owner surrender who came to HRU in November 2020. She had a large salivary stone in her face removed after coming into our care.

On rare occasions, Willow needs her mouth emptied by a volunteer or veterinarian since feed can build up in the pocket. We only feed her soft treats to reduce the build-up.

When Willow first came to HRU, she was wild and would sometimes rear or even flip herself backwards from fear. Thanks to the work of HRU's dedicated volunteers, she is now very easy to handle and loves to go on handgrazing walks around the property. Willow still needs to be approached with a soft tone for reassurance.

HRU volunteers witnessed Willow having a few seizures early in her time with us, but it's been several years since anyone has observed her having a seizure.

Willow prefers a 24/7 turnout set-up and currently shares a field with Trixie. This kind little mare makes a great companion/pasture pet to minis, ponies or full-size horses alike.

Jilly

20 year-old ~15 hand Quarter Horse mare - permanent HRU resident

Jilly was lovingly surrendered to HRU after one of her owners passed away. She was originally rescued from the slaughter pipeline in 2012. She loves attention and is very food motivated. Due to her big personality, her previous owner often referred to her as "Silly Jilly." She has some soundness issues with a bad knee. Jilly is lucky enough to be fully sponsored and is a permanent HRU resident.

In A Pickle (Elsa)

35 year-old ~16 hand Standardbred mare - permanent HRU resident

In A Pickle and R Lil Byrd had the same owner and have lived on the same farm their entire lives. When their owner passed away in Spring 2024, they had nowhere to go. Another rescue refused the mares for being “too old,” but HRU stepped up and offered them a safe landing.

Pickle, affectionately known as Elsa around the rescue, is aloof and can sometimes act aggressive. The volunteers give her as much space as possible. Elsa is a permanent HRU resident who relies on donations to support her ongoing care.

R Lil Byrd

33 year-old ~16 hand Standardbred mare - permanent HRU resident

R Lil Byrd and In A Pickle had the same owner and have lived on the same farm their entire lives. When their owner passed away in Spring 2024, they had nowhere to go. Another rescue refused the mares for being “too old,” but HRU stepped up and offered them a safe landing.

Byrd is a very sweet, kind mare that enjoys attention. Byrd is a permanent HRU resident who relies on donations to support her ongoing care. As of February 2026, Byrd has one sponsor covering her care costs for one week per month.

Piper

22 year-old 16.2 hand Thoroughbred mare - permanent HRU resident

Piper is a Thoroughbred mare who was lovingly surrendered in February 2022 when her long-time owner could no longer care for her due to illness. While her exact recent history is unknown, she may have lived on a property alone for the last several years. Her registered Jockey Club name is Pipe's Perception.

Piper was a lovely riding horse in her past, but due to arthritis from old bilateral apical sesamoid fractures, she is now only pasture sound. Due to ongoing issues with her hooves and being very bonded with resident CC, Piper is now only an HRU resident.

Piper is a smart, spunky alpha mare who is sweet to those she knows and trusts. Like many horses, the way to her heart is through carrots and apples.

Cool Cookie

25 year-old 16.1 hand Standardbred mare - permanent HRU resident

Cool Cookie (CC) is a retired Standardbred trotter and former broodmare who has chronic utivitis. She is a permanent HRU resident who makes a good companion to many of our other rescue horses.