AVAILABLE HORSES (current as of 16 April 2026)
Charlie Brown
Located in Boyertown, PA 19512
This 11/12-year-old, 16hh Standardbred gelding is being returned to us through no fault of his own and is searching for a foster home where he can settle in for life. This was his original lot evaluation. Updated pictures coming soon.
Charlie is the definition of kind. He’s dog gentle, people-loving, and has the kind of ground manners that make you exhale a little easier. He wants to be good — and he tries, every single time.
He came from a life as an Amish cart horse, so riding is still a newer chapter for him. He understands the basics but will need someone patient to help build his confidence under saddle. Hitch him up, though, and he knows his job — giving it his all like he always does. He’s currently feeling better than ever, with past soreness improving through consistent hoof care. He stands quietly for the vet and farrier, but prefers to be the boss in the field — so thoughtful herd placement is important.
He is UTD on shots and coggins, has good ground manners, and stands well for the vet and farrier. No placement fee.
Jack’s Golden Nugget (Nugget)
Located in Southern Maryland (St. Mary's County)
Jack’s Golden Nugget (Nugget) 2004 register Quarter Horse mare came to us just before the big snowstorm, with no shelter and no one to care for her. Thanks to a kind local friend, she had a safe place to land when she needed it most. Now that spring has arrived, it’s time for Nugget to find her permanent foster home.
This feisty red mare has a personality to match her color. After spending 8+ years turned out alone with very little handling or care, she’s learning what it means to be part of a herd again. Nugget will test boundaries, so she’ll need an experienced handler who understands mares and is comfortable setting consistent expectations.
Here’s what you should know:
• Healthy and up-to-date on all care
• Stands well for the vet and farrier
• Comes when called
• Not suited for beginners
• Needs pasture turnout with companions (no stall life for this girl!)
• Requires strong, secure fencing
• Easy keeper on a consistent diet
We were told she was once ridden, but we have not evaluated her under saddle and are placing her as a companion. Don’t let her age (born in 2004) fool you — Nugget still has plenty of spark and life left to give. She needs the right person to give her patience, structure, and a safe place to belong.
Screening Process - Please read!
Our horses are not for sale. We place horses only in carefully screened private homes, with the expectation that they will remain there for the duration of their lives. Horses will not be placed in for-profit lesson programs, therapy programs, or similar operations. We also do not offer short-term foster placements unless the horse is entering a training program or requires urgent care due to extenuating circumstances.
Our placement agreements are legally binding and mirror the terms of a full adoption. The term “foster” is used solely for the caregiver's benefit, allowing them to track and deduct the horse’s annual expenses for tax purposes.
Foster Responsibilities and Expenses
- Fosters are responsible for arranging transportation of the horse to their property.
- All care-related expenses—including grain, hay, farrier, veterinary care, and routine maintenance—are the responsibility of the foster home.
- Foster care expenses are tax-deductible under current IRS guidelines.
Geographic and Housing Requirements
We place horses in fully screened homes located within a four-hour radius (although we do make some geographic exceptions in emergency cases) of Hughesville, MD (ZIP: 20637), covering parts of Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia.
Homes must meet or exceed Maryland’s Standards of Care, including:
- Safe, well-maintained fencing (no barbed wire or single-strand electric).
- A permanent, structurally sound three-sided shelter of at least 10x10 feet per horse.
Application Process
To begin the screening process:
- Email us at trfsanctuary@gmail.com with responses to our foster application questions (see below).
- Attach clear, recent photos of the shelter and fencing where the horse(s) will reside.
- Be advised: We contact all provided references as part of our screening process.
