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Who We Are

Our mission

Rescue. Rehabilitate. Rehome. Sanctuary.

We are a Full Circle of Life Shelter.


Rescue equines in dangerous and/or unhealthy situations, and those at risk of entering the slaughter pipeline. This includes equines for sale at auctions, owner surrendered equines, law enforcement intercepted, and stray/abandoned equines.

 

Rehabilitate all equines in our care to recover health and quality of life under direction of licensed veterinarians. Provide humane ‘end of life’ transition as needed to eliminate prolonged suffering. We will never let any equine suffer unnecessarily. 

 

Rehome equines once they have fully recovered and have been cleared for adoption. 

 

Sanctuary for equines with chronic or critical conditions. We provide a safe refuge for them to live out the rest of their lives with proper care.

we advocate for the 5 freedoms

1. Freedom From Hunger and Thirst.....by ready access to fresh water and diet to maintain health and vigor.


2. Freedom From Discomfort.....by providing an appropriate environment including shelter and a comfortable resting area.


3. Freedom From Pain, Injury or Disease.....by prevention or rapid diagnosis and treatment.


4. Freedom To Express Normal Behavior.....by providing sufficient space, proper facilities and company of the animal’s own kind.


5. Freedom From Fear and Distress.....by ensuring conditions and treatment which avoid mental suffering.


The Five Freedoms are globally recognized as the gold standard and have been the basis of animal welfare since the 1960s.

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Hooker Ranch in the News

KLTV 7 News: Winnsboro rescue ranch aims to educate horse owners

May 9, 2024 | Channel 7 KLTV came out to visit!

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youtube: Horse Rescue Heroes S4E7

Sept 11, 2023 | Horse Plus came out to the ranch to see what we are all about!

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youtube: Horse Rescue Heroes S4E1

July 31, 2023 | We joined the Full Circle of Life Horse Shelter 2 day workshop!

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sulphur springs telegram

July 12, 2023 | Winnsboro nonprofit works to save horses from slaughterhouses

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Friends of Hooker Ranch

Tri County Feed

Shadow Ranch Therapeutic Riding Center

Shadow Ranch Therapeutic Riding Center

Our local feed shop in town. They are wholehearted fans of our work. Shop local!

Shadow Ranch Therapeutic Riding Center

Shadow Ranch Therapeutic Riding Center

Shadow Ranch Therapeutic Riding Center

A nonprofit equestrian center helping children and adults with disabilities in Sulphur Springs, TX.

Hooves & Halos

Shadow Ranch Therapeutic Riding Center

safe haven equine rescue

A Christian based nonprofit providing equine and recreational programs for those in need. Located in Winnsboro, TX.

safe haven equine rescue

Horse Plus Humane Society

safe haven equine rescue

A nonprofit dedicated to the welfare of horses that have been abused, neglected, or distressed. Located in Gilmer, TX.

Horse Plus Humane Society

Horse Plus Humane Society

Horse Plus Humane Society

A nonprofit animal welfare organization, sheltering horses since 2003. Located in Hohenwald, TN.

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