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At Sixteen Hands Horse Sanctuary, your support helps provide daily care, nutritious food, medical treatment, and loving attention to our rescued equines. Sponsorship is a powerful way to make a lasting impact in a horse’s life. Become a sponsor today and help us give these animals the second chance they deserve.
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Join Our Cause: Volunteer Today
Join our volunteer team at Sixteen Hands Horse Sanctuary and embrace the rewarding experience of natural horsemanship. Learn essential skills in horse care, behavior, and grooming, guided by principles of love, language, and leadership. Be part of a journey that makes a real difference.
Sanctuary Events: Be Part of Our Community
Come and join us for a volunteer orientation to experience firsthand what it's like to volunteer at Sixteen Hands Horse Sanctuary, 712 Roy Moore Rd., Ona, Florida 33865. . If you feel inspired to become part of our team, you can sign up during your visit, and we'll get you scheduled in no time. No need to call in advance, we will be expecting you!
Ellenton, FL 34222-2152 United States
Visit Our Concession Booth at the Gamble Plantation Car Show! While you're enjoying the incredible display of horsepower at the car show, don't forget to stop by our food booth! Your purchase will go directly towards supporting the Horses at Sixteen Hands Horse Sanctuary. Why Support Us? Every bite you take helps us provide care and shelter for horses in need. It's a delicious way to make a difference! So, come for the cars, stay for the food, and leave knowing you've contributed to a great cause. Thank you for your generous support!
Come and join us for a volunteer orientation on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at 712 Roy Moore Rd., Ona, Florida 33865, to experience firsthand what it’s like to volunteer at Sixteen Hands Horse Sanctuary, If you feel inspired to become part of our team, you can sign up during your visit, and we’ll get you scheduled in no time. No need to call in advance, we will be expecting you!
Ona, FL 33865 United States
Come and join us for a volunteer orientation on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at 712 Roy Moore Rd., Ona, Florida 33865, to experience firsthand what it’s like to volunteer at Sixteen Hands Horse Sanctuary, If you feel inspired to become part of our team, you can sign up during your visit, and we’ll get you scheduled in no time. No need to call in advance, we will be expecting you!
Come and join us for a volunteer orientation on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at 712 Roy Moore Rd., Ona, Florida 33865, to experience firsthand what it’s like to volunteer at Sixteen Hands Horse Sanctuary, If you feel inspired to become part of our team, you can sign up during your visit, and we’ll get you scheduled in no time. No need to call in advance, we will be expecting you!
Ona, FL 33865 United States
Come and join us for a volunteer orientation on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at 712 Roy Moore Rd., Ona, Florida 33865, to experience firsthand what it’s like to volunteer at Sixteen Hands Horse Sanctuary, If you feel inspired to become part of our team, you can sign up during your visit, and we’ll get you scheduled in no time. No need to call in advance, we will be expecting you!
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Benji Terry Cox
Butterscotch Randy Cisne
Charlie Rhonda Deems
Chili Pepper Shirley Lewis
Dakota Louise Carawan
Daphine susan and Gloria woolson
Echo Irene Carty
Elvis Patricia Zechman & AnniMaude Heafner
Gracie Gary Fresch
Gypsy Karen Bennie
Houston Rhonda Deems
Lacy Diane Harding
Lexi Sarah Guttler
Nova Maeve Schleicher & David skup
Penelope Rebecca Georgiou
Quinn Gary Fresch
Savannah Lisa Trueblood
Scutter Gary Fresch
Segan Sherri Haynes & AnniMaude Heafner
Sunny Bev and Tom Porter
Tango Sandra & Peter Morris
Tonka Laura Miller
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Tonka's Information
Adoption Fee: $1000
Hi, Im Tonka!
Breed: quarter horse
Gender: gelding
Height: 14.2 Hands
Birthday:01/01/2007
Color: bay
Intake date: 04/17/2021
Suitability: Companion only
HERE IS WHAT MY FRIENDS SAY ABOUT ME:
Hi I’m Tonka, nice to meet you!
I am a good boy, I like being groomed, and get along well with other horses, both boys and girls. I have a condition called DSLD, Degenerative Suspensory Ligament Disease. It means the ligaments in my back legs are weak and stretch too far so I cannot be ridden. I am not in pain and can run and play like a normal horse. I’d make a great companion for a horse you already have or I’m sure one of my pasture mates would love to come with me:-) I enjoy getting hosed off in the summer, stand well for the farrier, and I don’t mind getting in a trailer. I go into a stall to eat my breakfast in the morning and then spend the rest of my time out with my buddies or hanging out with my favorite humans. I currently eat free choice grass hay out in the pasture (stalling me would not be good for my ligaments or mental fitness.)
Thanks for considering me as a family member.