Livestock Sanctuary & Petting Zoo

Gideon - “The Outlander” He is one of the originals. Tricia bought him in January 2013. He is the alpha of the herd and his nickname is Fabio because he is a lover, not a fighter. He will always be the first at the gate for treats.

Birthday April 6, 2009

Breed: Clyde Hanoverian

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Duffy - “Sir Farts A lot” he came to the farm in October 2015, to be Michaels personal horse. His calm demeanor leads him to be an amazing trail horse, kid horse, & good for people with anxiety. He is a handsome guy who loves affection & food. He is approximately 24 years old.

Birthday Unknown

Breed: Canadian

Charmer – after receiving a call, in July 2019 with a plea to help, we headed out to Newmarket to pick up this sweet old fella who was skinny and terrified. He has since come out of his shell and is super sweet like his name implies. And is enjoying all the love and attention he gets at the farm. His is approximately 22. Birthday Unknown

Breed: Thoroughbred

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Bear –“The Meat Brothers” he was rescued from the OLEX auction back in November 2019.  Bear is a Standardbred ‘Benny’s Jet’.  He is a big cuddly bear who is getting used to the leisurely life and is being introduced to trail riding by his adoptive mom.

 

 

 

GTO- “The Meat Brothers” he was rescued from the OLEX auction back in November 2019.  Weighing in at 1563 lbs when he was purchased he is well on his way to being healthy and heading towards the 2000 pound mark, where he should be.

Birthday is Unknown

Breed: Belgian

Edward –“Shoe Maker” he came with Bella in 2019 from a re homing situation. When the family was losing their property. Shortly after we got him, he got very sick, and spent time in Guelph Hospital, but now he is back to his bouncing self. He is 3 years old.

Birthday Unknown

Breed: Mini Appaloosa

Charm – This little Arabian mare is a boarded horse. She was rescued by her current owner. She can be  seen standing with her boyfriend, the giant GTO.

Birthday Unknown

Breed: Arabian

Dream - “My Dream” Tricia’s bought dream December 2012 when she was 6 months old It was always her dream to raise a baby horse for her own. And now Dream is a wonderful companion. Birthday May 20, 2012

Breed: Clyde/Thoroughbred

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Gaia - “The Mama” she was purchased July 2017. She came from a place where the owners were retiring and wanted their horses to go to a good place. Birthday May 24, 2015

Breed: Friesan

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Jilly – “Jilly Bean” she came to us in August of 2018. She had been rescued and re homed twice but has now found her forever home. She is 23. We were told she was used as a brood mare and was forcible breed for years. Before being discarded before she got too old. She now lives her life here with us and lots of love.

Birthday Unknown

Breed: Clydesdale

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Ares - “Harris” he was rescued in oct 2018 with his BFF Zeus. Before they were sent to auction due to a family death. They had been abandoned in a field for over a year before Trish and pascal happened upon him. He is a true red head, fiery & fierce but a true lover. Birthday sometime in 2008.

Breed: Morgan

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Buddy - “The Meat Brothers” Buddy was rescued from the OLEX auction back in November 2019. Most likely in his late teens early 20’s, he was clearly abused as he has major trust issues around his hind end and feet. Although his body was not in bad condition, ,mentally he suffered. Buddy will live his life here, and we will work to regain his trust.

Birthday Unknown

Breed: Percheron

Bella – Is approx. 5 years old. She arrived with Edward. We were told she may or may not be pregnant. She is not. She is blind in one eye and 50% in the other, due to untreated uveitis.

Birthday Unknown

Breed: Mini Appaloosa

Athena- “Big Momma” she was rescued January 2013. She weighed 1183 pounds when she came to us, and now is a whopping 1800 pounds and stands 17.2 hands high. She is the sweetest, kindest horse, and truly is a mama to everyone. She loves to pull carts!

Birthday January 31, 2007

Breed: Clydesdale  

Liberty - “The Great Grandma” Liberty came to us April 2017. She is a very opinionated and strong willed girl. She had very little training having gone through 3 different families.  

Birthday June 9

Breed: Half Friesan Half Paint

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Ivy Jean - “FFF” came to us from TEAD when they closed down their mini program and her owner needed to find Ivy a forever home. A former show horse, she is a favorite for birthday parties, grooming and decoration, and traveling petting zoos. She has traveled to retirement homes and palliative units to bring love to people who really need it.

Birthday Unknown 

Breed: Pinto Mini Horse

Zeus -  “The Moshiak” He was rescued with Ares  in October 2018. Zeus is a retired race horse. He had 85 starts in his racing career. He has a lot of problems due to his extensive racing career (injuries etc) and will live out his life with lots of love and attention at Triple C.

Birthday June 9th 2003

Breed: Standard Bred

Sassenach - “The Baby” named after Tricia’s favorite book series “Outlander” Her nickname is Sassy, which she truly is. She is Gaia’s baby and the farms first foal.

Birthday April 13, 2020

Breed: Clyde Friesan cross or Fries-dale

Happy-“ The Appy” – she came to us from a re homing situation. She is about 15 years old and has an eye condition called uveitis. A very sweet girl who will hopefully join our trail ride team. Birthday Unknown

Breed: Appaloosa