Forever in Our Herds
These horses will always have a special place in our hearts and on the farm.
Over the Rainbow Bridge
Emsy
Emsy came from a thoroughbred breeding facility many years ago, but was considered too small and too slow to race. Over the years, several people have cared for him but without any consistency. Because of this, he's one of our permanent residents and is loved by everyone at the rescue, especially his friend Friendly, who never seems to leave his side.
Friendly
Friendly is one of our original residents at the farm. He’s a handsome chestnut and is loved by everyone at the rescue, especially his friend Emsy. They’re rarely apart and wander together in the front turnout.
Wyatt
Our beloved Wyatt crossed the Rainbow Bridge in July 2025. He was a handsome senior Appaloosa with a gentle, sweet disposition. When his owner needed to re-home him, he became one of our sanctuary horses. Though he was blind, Wyatt adjusted very well to his surroundings and endeared himself to all the volunteers. He even formed an over-the-fence friendship with fellow rescue, Dusty, and the two enjoyed plenty of mutual grooming sessions.
Ben
Our beloved Belgian draft horse, the gentle giant Ben, crossed the Rainbow Bridge in January 2022. He arrived at BCHR from a neglectful situation but made quick friends with the other horses, especially mini horse Summer. When he stepped off of the trailer he stood at 19 hands but was severely underweight and wobbly. However, after only a week or so Ben began to gain weight, feel strong and was able to run across the pasture with the other boys in the front turnout and most recently with his best friend Murphy. Rest easy, Big Ben. We’ll miss you.
Patches
Known as the heart and soul of the rescue, our wonderful Patches crossed the Rainbow Bridge in June 2025. Patches was a 27-year resident, coming to the farm even before it was officially an equine rescue. As a youngster, he was an irrepressible free spirit and as he grew older, he matured into a bold, strong-willed herd leader. His beauty, intelligence and self-confidence made him stand out among the horses.
Konrad
Our beloved elderly gentleman passed away peacefully in late summer, 2021. He spent his final years contentedly with his pals Laz, Picasso and Papichulo in the south turnout. Konrad was a quiet, thoughtful horse who was beloved by all of his former owners before he arrived at BCHR.
Goldie
Our beloved Goldie passed away on February 4, 2019. We are devastated and tremendously sad, but know he enjoyed a long, wonderful life. Goldie was 43 years old and happily roamed the farm with his best pal, Summer. He was always content, got along beautifully with the other horses and gratefully received love from visitors and volunteers alike.
He taught us all about grace, patience, wisdom and love.
Rest in peace, sweet boy.
Summer
Our feisty little mascot crossed the Rainbow Bridge at age 33. Summer happily and freely roamed our farm with Goldie, minis Stormy, Rain and Thunder, as well as our dear Big Ben who, along with Stormy, are with her in horse heaven.
Lazarus: A True Equine Love Story
Several years ago, on a cold Thanksgiving Day, we rescued an extremely malnourished little black horse. We brought him home, fed him, loved him and provided him with a herd. After some research we discovered he was a registered Morgan and we set about finding him his forever home. A girl and her mom drove all the way from Vermont and the love story began. Naria brought Laz home and together they rode through green fields, dipped into the farm pond, trotted over to the local ice cream store and won blue ribbons at local horse shows. Laz had his own little girl who loved him…and he adored her. We are forever grateful that we were able to give this to Lazarus, and to his special person, Naria.