Hope's Story

Hope was saved from one of the worst cases of animal cruelty that Peaceful Acres Horses had ever been called in to assist with. She and 15 other horses were found in a dark, cold barn without food, water, care and love. Horses were dead in that barn, including Hope’s young foal who had died from emaciation and exposure to the freezing cold.

By the time help had arrived, Hope’s condition had left her emaciated and unable to stand on her own. Her body was shutting down, she had lost hope. Our Team at PAH had other plans for Hope! We literally carried her to our trailer and brought her home to PAH to begin her restoration journey. Once home to Peaceful Acres Horses, Hope was giving up, her organs were shutting down and she lay there still in a bed of shavings in her “hospital stall”. It was beyond sad!

We would NOT give up on Hope! Yes – we named her Hope for a reason! Days and nights came and went with round-the-clock watches and people to lift Hope to her hooves. She was on IV meds and fluids for days and the re-feeding process was very slow and precise.

She became a media superstar becoming the front page cover story of our local newspaper. People wanted to meet Hope! People would come with gifts and prayers, they wanted to meet this mighty little pony who was healing despite all the odds against her.

Hope’s story is one of community, love, compassion, dedication, and a whole bunch of HOPE! (Hope’s full story will be told in an upcoming book written by Nanci Beyerl, Founder and Executive Director of Peaceful Acres Horses)

Hope’s Needs Now –
Believe it or not, Hope does not have a Sponsor. We know this is because people do not know her and her story, so we are telling it to you here today, the short version, to invite you to become a supporter of Hope’s care.