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AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION

View our beautiful horses and brief description.  Just click on the 'Horsey Dossier' link for more pictures and information on each horse.  

While we typically have many Standardbreds coming to us off the tracks, we also welcome Thoroughbreds, Quarter Horses, and horses of any breed.  So peruse and contact us if you see a horse you think you can offer a "forever home" to.  We know these horses will fill your lives and our hearts with love and affection. 

If you don't see a horse that fits your fancy, please contact us as we may have a horse not listed that suits your needs. 
 
Adopting is as Easy as 1-2-3

1.  Email us with interest to:  Contact Us

2.  Complete our Sunshine Adoption Application.doc (same but easier to download Sunshine Adoption Application.tif

3.  Work with our team to complete the process

Side Effects May Include: proud ownership and committed relationship with a horse so deserving of your care!

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For the strength of our herd, we sometimes move from Sanctuary to Stall at our 2 locations.  If you would like to visit any of our herd, please contact us for an appointment at Contact Us

Also find us at http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/NY861.html 

 
Chip

Dempsey Blue Chip ("Chip") is a cute, 14.2 hh, 7 year old gelding retired from racing. He is a very dark bay, compact, well-built, handsome boy with a nice temperament. Chip drives really well and has been started under saddle! He has been ridden on trails and is coming along nicely. 

Chip dossier

 
Hoots
Hoots is a 7 year old standardbred mare who raced as a trotter. She's new to the program, so stay tuned for more details and pictures, coming soon!
 
 

EE Reesha (aka Reesha)

EE Reesha ("Reesha") is a 12 year old, well bred Egyptian Arabian who has had several foals. This cute, 14.2 hh mare has not been trained under saddle, but she is very sweet and easy to handle. 

 
Radiant Storm (aka Angel)
She is a 14 year old Arabian mare.  Has been ridden western but better suited to English.
 She is happiest when she is outside, and has a habit of weaving when she is in her stall.  She is looking for someone with time to train and understand this beautiful soul.
 
 
!!!  ADOPTION PENDING  !!!
Midas
 Midas is a 19 year old thoroughbred compact gelding at almost 15 hands.  His most recent occupation was at a therapeutic riding farm in NH.  While championing as a barn favorite and has loved his job he has grown somewhat tired with all of the lessons and therapeutic riding.  He is now looking for a place that might be able to take him for a well deserved retirement.  He is really a great guy and a very easy keeper in search of a good forever home.
 
 

Mouse

Mouse is a 24 year old thoroubred gelding.  Standing at 15.2 hands he is a very friendly and gentle retired show and training horse.  He has great experience with children and looking for a forever home that will enjoy his extensive experience and friendly personality. 

Mouse

SpongeBobSquarePans 

Bob is a very friendly 9 year old standardbred gelding.  Standing at 15 hands he was a winner in his racing career and is now looking to win the hearts of a forever family.  

Spongebobsquarepans 

 
Bunny

Bunny is a 20 year old buckskin.  He is good on trails with intermediateto experienced rider and prefers to take it on the easy side.  Gets along well with other horses

Bunny

 
Sisko
Sisko is a handsome chestnut quarterhorse gelding. According to his owners, he has a gentle, laid back disposition. Sisko has been ridden western and is in good health. This could be your next trail riding partner! Sisco
 
Pocket Vance (aka Pocket)

Pocket Vance ("Pocket") is a gentle, friendly, dark bay Standardbred gelding who was retired from racing. This willing boy has a great disposition. He has been trained under saddle, and has experience on trails. Pocket

 

Lazarus 

Lazarus is a friendly, 16.1 hand, 10 yr old bay thoroughbred gelding. He is currently ridden english, and has probably been ridden western in the past as well. According to his owner, his best trait is his personality! He doesn't have a mean bone is his body, has great ground manners, and is good with children. Lazarus is is not spooky and does well on trails. He is limited to light, non-competitive riding due to arthritic issues in his hocks. Laz would be suitable for an intermediate rider, or an advanced beginner with proper trainer supervision. Come meet him!
 
Charlie

Charlie "Charleston Flash" 13 years old standardbred. He is 15.2 hands, dark bay, beautifully built, sound, kind and fun to be around.   

 Charlie

 

Lady
 Majestic Red Lady ("Lady") is a sound, 15.1 hh, ~6 year old bay standardbred trotter who is trained to drive (never raced) and ride. She has been ridden on trails and has had some clicker training. She is a mare that loves to be loved! Being groomed is one of her favorite pastimes. Lady
 
Cracker
Carol's Firecracker ("Cracker") is a well-built, 14.3 hh, 7 year old gelding who has retired from racing as a pacer. He is an absolute doll with an intelligent eye and a sweet personality. Update, September 2011: Cracker has been started under saddle and is doing great! Cracker.pdf
 
Al Sheehan (aka Peanut)
Al Sheetan ( our beautiful "Peanut") is an 9 year old thoroughbred off the track. He's a tall bay with a curious personality and a kind eye. This sweet, sweet, gelding couldn't cut it at the track, so he's looking for a new job and a new person to call his own! Stay tuned for more information as we get to know him better. Better yet, come meet him in person! Peanut's Dossier
 
Roadbuilder (aka Fitzy)
Roadbuilder ("Fitzy") is a lovely, super sweet 11 year old bay off-track thoroughbred gelding who retired from racing about 2 years ago. He's 15.3 hh and is sound with no vices. He has excellent ground manners, and is extremely brave and willing. Fitzy needs an advanced-intermediate to advanced rider and will do best being in consistent work. Please note that the rider in these photos is 5'11" tall. Fitzy's Dossier
 

Maura

Maura is a light bay appaloosa/quarterhorse cross. She is 15 years old and stands at 14.3hh with a solid build. She has been ridden a bit in the past, but that was some time ago, so she will need an experienced rider to help retrain her. She is sound and ready to get back to work!  Maura's Dossier

Darby

Darby is a black, 15 year old Appaloosa/Quarterhorse cross. He's about 14.3hh with a nice build. Darby has been saddled and bridled but Sunshine, but has not been ridden, so he will need an experienced trainer to help him reach his full potential. He is sound and has no vices. What a mover!

 Darby's Dossier

No White (we call him Mr. Man)

No White is a 14 year old retired standardbred racehorse. He is a kind horse who was owned by the same person his entire life before coming to Sunshine. No White is about 15.1hh. He is sound and, as of late June 2011, has been started under saddle!  No White's Dossier

 
Shazta
Shazta is a registered purebred Arabian gelding who will be celebrating his 19th birthday in July. This handsome, proud boy would love to meet you! Shazta is sound and trained to ride. He will be best suited for a laid-back lifestyle. Shazta's Dossier
 

Missy  

Ms McDuff ("Missy") is a 15 year old bay standardbred mare who was raced and retired sound. She's about 15.2-15.3 hh. Don't judge her by these pictures as she's much prettier in person! She is trained to drive and has been started under saddle. Missy is coming along nicely! Update, September 2011: Missy went out on a short trail ride with a few other horses, and she did great (in spite of the fact that the other horses were feeling a bit fresh)! She's a special mare looking for a special person to bond with.

Missy's Dossier

Sassy

Sassy is an 19 year old morgan mare who was a "mom" for most of her life until being started under saddle this summer at Sunshine. Sassy is a lovely mare with a little bit of sassy and a whole lot of sweet! She is about 14.3 hh. Sassy's Dossier

 

Molly Monet

Molly's Monet is a 5 year old Standardbred mare who was trained to be a trotter but wasn't right for racing. She's young, sound, sweet, and has recently (June 2011) been started lightly under saddle! Molly is about 15.1 hh.  Molly's Dossier

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