Joseph's Field is for the equine portion of the sanctuary and is named after Joseph who is our resident pony. Joseph was tied to a tree for a year and consistently neglected in his previous home. Although we do not know his age, every veterinarian who he encounters is certain that he is 'ancient'.
These four are rescues that were slaughter bound. There are two Belgians, one Percheron and one Mustang.  One of the Belgians is pregnant and is thought to have been bred with a Throroughbred. The mustang is also pregnant the sire is unknown.  Both offspring foals will eventually need homes.

Here's Kestral, a horse rescued from slaughter. Kestral was slaughter bound while she was pregnant. She gave birth to Graciela on May 5, 2006.
This is a Leisel and Tucker. Leisel was slaughter bound while she was pregnant! She is a Belgian Draft horse. Tucker is a Belgian/Thoroughbred cross. This picture was taken 3 days after Tucker was born.
Here are Tucker and Graciela.
Steve and Paloma This is Paloma the Percheron who was slaughter bound and she is being leased by a training facility.
Dancer
Meet Dancer.  Dancer was the first slaughter bound horse we rescued from the auction.