Nalani Horse Rescue

09/02/2025

Fall is here, and that means Paddock Pals is back! ☀️🐴

Join us for a relaxing morning with the Nalani herd. Get to know our horses, hear their incredible stories, and enjoy some quality time in their company.

Saturday, September 27th, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Spots are limited, so message me to save yours! 🐴🩵

08/31/2025

✨ Cricket is searching for his forever companion home! Spread the word! ✨

At about 25 years old and standing a cute 13.1 hands, Cricket is the sweetest little gentleman wrapped up in the most adorable package.

He can be a bit shy at first, but once he warms up, he soaks up attention, especially from tiny humans! In fact, he absolutely adores children and would thrive in a home where he can be loved on by little ones.

Cricket is barefoot, UTD on all his care, and incredibly safe to handle. He gets along well with the whole herd, has a best buddy, but isn’t buddy sour. He’s happy to go with the flow.

This kind, gentle soul is ready for a family to love him as much as he will love them. 🐴💕

📩 If you think Cricket could be the perfect fit for your family, reach out to us today! *Located in Broad Run, Va. Adopters will be fully vetted.

08/02/2025

Welcome to Nalani “Big Al” (Jockey Club name: Safely Stored). More to come, but my first impression is he’s just as sweet as he is big! 🩵

07/03/2025

Big thanks to Kate Breiner for teaching us how to do pillar work with Teddy.🐴

Pillar work is a type of in-hand exercise that helps horses engage their core, lift through their back, and build a more balanced, symmetrical body. It’s kind of like Pilates for horses.

Teddy has some muscle loss along his topline (the muscles that run along his back), likely from a mix of past pain, poor training when he was younger, and years of moving in a way that compensated for discomfort.

The best thing is he actually enjoys the work! And we’re already seeing changes in his posture. It’s going to make a big difference in his long-term health and comfort, which is exactly what he deserves. 🩵

07/01/2025

Our 2nd quarter newsletter is here! If you want to catch up on what we've been up to (and what's ahead) and read the heartwarming stories of our TWO recent adoptions, take a peek!

"Saving one horse may not change the world, but it will change the world for that one horse." ~ Unknown

06/25/2025

Cricket and Captain. Proof that when you’re a little scared and timid, there’s nothing better than a steady soul to guide and comfort you. 🐴✨🩵

06/18/2025

Education is a big part of what we do at Nalani. We love every chance to show people just how incredible horses are, and to share our belief in building relationships based on kindness and trust, not dominance.

Meet Sam! He is a vet assistant at a small animal clinic and is applying to vet schools. He wanted to get some hands-on experience with horses, so starting today, he’ll be spending time with us.

He survived heat, bugs, and storms on day one. Welcome to the world of horse care, Sam! We’re excited to have you! 🐴

06/14/2025

It’s time for June Paddock Pals! ☀️🐴

Join us for a relaxing morning with the Nalani herd. Get to know our horses, hear their incredible stories, and enjoy some quality time in their company. No experience required just a desire to connect with horses. ✨

Sunday, June 29, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Spots are limited, so message me to save yours!

06/13/2025

Today was Pride’s lucky day! She was adopted into the most wonderful, loving home. Knowing the incredibly difficult life she has had, my heart melted watching her settle into her stall, complete with a fan and a thick layer of shavings.

Moxie, also a rescue horse, recently said goodbye to her best friend when Pride’s adopter made the tough call to put down her beloved horse. Three hearts mended today. As for my heart…Well, no doubt goodbyes are hard. More on that soon….but tonight, I’m celebrating a win for Nalani Horse Rescue. 💕

06/05/2025

Happiness is… getting a photo of a Nalani rescue living her best life.
Remember sweet little Winnie? Liz and I pulled her from New Holland back in 2022. Look at her now…loving life with her own little girl. 🐴💞

06/03/2025

I take sooo many photos of the horses. It’s hard not to! But I keep coming back to this one. It captures Pride so beautifully.

She is proof positive that you can be both soft and strong. A sweet, gentle soul, she has a quiet confidence that radiates from within.

Such an incredible transformation from the mare who was once frantic at meal times, her eyes glazed over. She has overcome so much and there is no doubt she has my heart. 💗

06/02/2025

Starting the week with some happy news! 🎉

When I adopt out a horse, my hope is always that it’s a forever home, but life happens, and circumstances change. Sweet Remi has come back to us more than once, and each time, I’ve wondered if maybe he was meant to stay with me for good.

Then I got a call about Thunderbird.

Thunderbird had been part of a bonded pair adopted from Hope’s Legacy Equine Rescue. When his companion passed away, he was understandably heartbroken. His family, a kind and loving one, hoped to find him a new friend and they fell in love with Remi at first sight.

We took Remi to meet Thunderbird last week, and the connection was immediate. They settled right in together. 🥰

There are no guarantees in life, but I can promise this: Remi will always be safe, and he will always be loved. 🐴🩵