Handibear Hills

Horse Sanctuary Inc.

Ryan’s Fancy

Trakhener/PEI Plug Mare (Susie) (1999) Born and raised at the Sanctuary, Fancy was weaned at 3 months when her dam died. She is a lovely calm mare. She did not grow as tall as April or Jamaica, her full sisters, perhaps because she was weaned so early. But she is 15.1hh. And weighs in at 1100 + … Read more about Ryan’s Fancy

Sheena

Belgium/Quarterhorse (1985) Rescued by Dr. Collatos of the Atlantic Vet College she was 9. A nice animal around the barn. Pretty versatile, she can do a basic dressage test, jump a little and loves to head down the trails. … Read more about Sheena

Snuggles

Standardbred Mare (2000) Snuggles stayed with us for a month or so in the fall of 04.  She belongs to Sarah D is coming back for more training.  Sarah just started Trailblazers this year so she will be trained on the other horses and by the end of the year she will be riding … Read more about Snuggles

Sprite

Newfoundland Pony Gelding (1988) Donated when he was 2 years old. Super moving pony, great in harness and under saddle. A terror in the barn can seek out carrots and all that he shouldn't in a flash. … Read more about Sprite

Sunday Scotia Maid

Registered Quarterhorse Mare (1983) Donated when she was 12 due to family breakup. Very difficult mare to work with on her arrival, but she has mellowed and we have learned to be very careful. She is a broodmare as well and is a wonderful mother. Her babies are Budd, Shesahe, Vanilla and Total. … Read more about Sunday Scotia Maid

Sweetums

Shetland Pony Mare (1995) Yogi Bought her as a foal for $50 plus boarding her mother for a winter. She is great in harness and Emily N. rode her under saddle and now we have a super little pony to ride and drive. … Read more about Sweetums

The Pond Liner Replacement Crew

It is wonderful, to have it back to its original splendor. The boys can be so proud of their work, it wasn't a simple project to complete. love and hugs Isaac wasn't satisfied with the pond detail last week. So he came today, hauled rock, built walls and paths and trimmed the excess liner. A few … Read more about The Pond Liner Replacement Crew

Vanilla Sunday

Mare (July 29, 1999) Reg Quarterhorse #4065328 Buckskin Mare 96% Foundation breeding 14.2hh 1043 lbs She is short stocky and powerful. Logged close to 200 km summer 2003, doing walk tron on trails. Very athletic, sound in good health. … Read more about Vanilla Sunday

Viva

Arabian / Appoloosa  Mare (1984) Donated when her owner found that motorcycles were easier to keep. Has been a handful, would not stand for mounting. But Trailblazers have her number now and she is a going pony. But she is only as good as the rider. So will try a lot of tricks. … Read more about Viva

April Wine

Trakhener/PEI Plug (Susie) (1994) Traded Finally (Jeannie's lst baby) for April Wine. She came to the sanctuary because she had an ovarian cyst.. Dr Ortenburger (AVC) removed the cyst, she is a permanent resident. She is very well trained, does a neat basic dressage and likes to jump too. … Read more about April Wine

Breezy

1999 Reg Newfoundland Gelding Breezy was donated in 2001 as a Cryptorchid Stallion.  After the operation and time to heal.  Emily N accepted him as her Duke of Edinburgh Project.  She has trained him to harness and saddle.  He is  smart and a delight to have at the barn. … Read more about Breezy

CJ

Newfoundland Pony Mare, Guestimated age of 40 plus CJ came when the owner (he was 75 years old) just could not handle another winter looking after CJ. His question was how long do ponies live? I have had her for over 20 years. CJ has no upper teeth, but Tony's donation supplied the beet pulp that … Read more about CJ