November 2024: After everything he's been through, Hopper has finally found his forever home - right where he's been all along! 
This is the kind of happiness your support makes possible, so thank you!
This sweet Kentucky Mountain Saddle Horse came to us as part of the Graham 27 seizure, one of many neglected horses and a little on the older side. But his foster mom Janiece forged a special connection with this special soul. Day by day, this handsome boy with the natural gaited stride worked his magic... and what started as a temporary shelter became so much more.
Now, Hopper's foster journey has become a "foster fail" of the very best kind. His foster mom couldn't bear to let this special 20-year-old gentleman go, and honestly, who could blame her? Despite his rough past and need for daily Cushings medication, Hopper's loving spirit and friendly nature shine through...not to mention his love of a good trail ride.
Sometimes the perfect match is right in front of you. Congratulations to Hopper and his new forever mom -- here's to many years of happy trails ahead! 
Handsome Hopper came to us from Save a Forgotten Equine (SAFE). This Kentucky Mountain Saddle Horse gelding was part of the Graham 27 horse Pierce County Animal Control seizure in November of 2022. We have great admiration for SAFE and have been partnering with with them in horse rescue when we have capacity.
Hopper is approximately 20 years old and 14.2 hands. He sure doesn't seem to have let his run of bad-owner-luck get him down. He's quite adorable, sweet, and friendly. Social and inquisitive, he's always interested in making new friends.
His natural second gear is set to gait rather than trot. This easy-going guy has been diagnosed with Cushings, so he needs daily medication combined with a low sugar/starch diet.
September 2024: Hopper is now in a foster to adopt placement!
