Our horses

Where stories of struggle end, the grace of a fresh start begins.

Some of our residents were seized, some were surrendered by families who ran out of options, and some simply outlived their usefulness to someone else. Here they are just horses.

Close-up portrait of Max, a dark bay horse with a winter halter, light snow falling around him

Quarter Horse / Appaloosa Cross · The Founding Pioneer

Max

Max is the horse who started it all. He was our first rescue, intercepted from a Louisiana kill-pen while literally on a truck bound for Mexico. He arrived at a '0 body score'—starved, structurally depleted, and scarred by severe neglect and isolation. He had spent most of his life alone in dirt lots, without comfort, companionship, or a single blade of green grass.

Life at Leocor Farms

After journeying with us through Rhode Island and Massachusetts, Max has finally found his forever paradise on 17 acres in Upstate New York. Despite years of forced loneliness, he has become a deeply social herd member who treasures the company of other horses. Watching him graze and run is a daily reminder of why we do this work.

A note: Early in his rescue, Max's best friend was our tractor. He still has a soft spot for farm machinery.

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Thoroughbred · 17 Hands · The Sensitive Soul

Monty

Monty arrived carrying profound, long-term neglect: severe rain rot, systemic skin infections, and raging untreated Lyme disease. He was depleted in body and spirit, and for his first few days he simply lay in the pasture, as if deciding whether to stay. In the quiet safety of the sanctuary, he chose to live.

Life at Leocor Farms

Monty still manages residual chronic Lyme issues, and he is the most emotionally sensitive horse in the herd—a gentle giant who wears his heart on his sleeve and despises fireworks. He has found comfort in his best friend Max and in horse cookies, a sweet treat he'd never tasted before. Watching him tower over Max while munching a cookie is a reminder of what time, space, and love can heal.

A note: Lyme disease went untreated for so long that he still needs specialized, attentive care.

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A glossy chestnut Thoroughbred standing in a green pasture

Thoroughbred · The Energetic Youngster & Resident Comedian

Mean Joe Bro

Bred to run, Mean Joe had zero interest in the track. His owner saw his heart wasn't in it and bestowed him to the sanctuary so he could live out his days in peace. He arrived with the usual post-track physical and mental adjustments, but he has made the transition from high-stress racing to pure, unadulterated freedom.

Life at Leocor Farms

Joe detests stalls and insists on being outside 24/7, soaking up every acre of Troupsburg pasture. He is the spark of the herd—playful, mischievous, and usually trying to start a game of 'bitey-face' with his mates. He keeps Max and Monty on their toes and reminds everyone that retirement is meant to be fun.

A note: Bestowed by a caring owner who recognized his true calling.

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Intake

Need to place a horse?

Space and hay are finite, so we cannot accept every horse — but we will always take the conversation seriously and help you look for options, including other sanctuaries in the Northeast network.

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