About Us
Castleton Ranch Horse Rescue Inc is a CA registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization which was formed in 2004 by experienced horse people, who, after deriving many years of pleasure working with these sentient, sensitive animals, wanted to give something back to them by way of the important and badly needed services which we provide today.
Castleton Ranch Horse Rescue operates throughout California. We have foster facilities in California, Nevada and New Mexico. Our adoption center is in Silver Lakes, CA. The Lancaster ranch is currently undergoing a makeover. We wish to replace the existing pipe corrals with larger wooden ones which will create a safer and more tranquil setting for the horses. During this makeover a number of the horses have been moved to a foster facility in Lancaster. We hope to have the necessary work completed by the end of November.
We provide rescue, rehabilitation, adoption and retirement for horses from many different situations of abuse and neglect. The targeted end result of our work is to place every rescued horse into our adoption program where they can find a new loving and caring home.
Horses which cannot be rehabilitated for adoption due to long term illness, old age, injury or some social difficulty will be retired at our rescue/sanctuary where they can live out the rest of their days in a caring and loving environment with dignity and the quality of life they deserve. We are honored each and every day to work with these beautiful horses and provide them the specialist care and training they need which will give them a happy and healthy future.
Castleton Ranch Horse Rescue, Inc is proud members of The American Humane Society and A.S.P.C.A. Our rescue programs are carried out in alliance with local veterinary and animal welfare agencies.
About the Horses About the Horses
Castleton Ranch Horse Rescue has been pro-active in and around our community saving many horses from a variety of different situations. Whether it has been from the auction yard and the killer buyers, racetrack, PMU farm or a private residence, we are committed to ensure the welfare and dignity of all horses. All of the horses which arrive at our rescue have their own unique story about how they came to be here, however the one thing they all have in common is a need of being given the opportunity to have a happy and healthy life.
Thoroughbreds from the Racing World
At the end of a Thoroughbred's racing career their futures can be very uncertain. Despite giving their best efforts at the track a horse's career can be cut short through injury or simply because they were not fast enough to race. These horses however can have a happy and productive life in some other discipline away from the track. It is not uncommon for racing Thoroughbreds to excel at Show jumping and Dressage, or simply to be a happy trail horse, all they require is a second chance. We have helped a number of Thoroughbreds to find a new and happy life and we will continue to make ourselves available to help any horse who can no longer race. We have recently taken a new initiative toward those Thoroughbred's who cannot continue with their racing careers or participate in our re-training and rehabilitation programs by dedicating a part of our ranch for their permanent retirement. These horses will be able to live the rest of their lives in a caring and peaceful environment. We are very proud to be associated with Thoroughbred Charities of America who's mission is "To provide a better life for Thoroughbreds, both during and after their racing careers by supporting retirement, rescue and research and by helping the people who work with them" For more information contact http://www.tca.org
PMU Horses
A PMU horse is one that was either used on a PMU farm or foaled from one of the mares on the farm. A PMU farm is where mares are bred so that their urine can be collected. From the urine a hormone can be extracted to make a hormone replacement drug which is often prescribed to ease the symptoms associated with menopause. Some years ago there were, in the Northern USA and Canada hundred's of PMU Farms. The foals born each year numbered about 60,000 and 70% of these ended up going to slaughter.The foals were considered a by-product and no thought given to their welfare. Unfortunately, the mares too were treated far from humanely. They were bred over and over to maximize the urine extraction process. They are kept on a production line environment having to stand constantly with a bag attached to collect the urine. Their lives are far from good.
The PMU industry, which is self regulating!! claim to have made improvements in the conditions at the farms. Thankfully
many PMU farms have closed. There are however still many thousand's of mares still on production lines producing urine and foals.
We feel very strongly against the use of the mares for this drug production. Even if improvements in conditions have been made it is still an unacceptable situation. We cannot forget the terrible treatment endured by thousands of horses. We still believe that many horses are at risk today.
For more information about the PMU farms you can visit www.premarin.org . This is an extremely informative website and is well worth viewing. Also take a look at www.equineadvocates.com and see the conditions of the urine collection process for yourself. The Humane Society of The United States www.humanesociety.org and www.aspca.org will also give you an in depth picture of these urine farms .
Many of the horses which arrive at our rescue have been the victims of inhumane care. Even basic maintenance such as farrier care, worming and vaccinations have sadly been ignored. It is therefore important that we correct this situation prior to any re-training or rehabilitation. Each horse receives evaluation and an appropriate feeding and exercise program is put in place. Many of the problems we encounter concern the horses feet. A lack of proper attention can contribute to, and cause problems in other areas. We place much importance on firstly fixing any feet problems before moving forward.
Horse Sponsorship 
Horse Sponsorship
We have 82 horses at the ranch and in our foster care at this time. The Majority of these horses need permanent sponsorship, however a few will only need help for 6 - 12 months while they complete training, recover from injuries and improve their general condition. After rehabilitation they will become available for adoption into new permanent homes.
To sponsor one horse each month would cost $140. This covers food, farrier, worming and yearly vaccination boosters. Sponsorship donations may be sent by check, money order, credit card or by
You may send your Tax deductible donation sponsorships to:
Castleton Ranch Horse Rescue, Inc
12103 E Ave H
Lancaster, CA 93535
Please indicate which horse you wish to sponsor. Thank you for your kindness
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Deborah 
Deborah
Hello my name is Deborah and I am 7 years old. I was a PMU foal. When I arrived at Castleton Ranch Horse Rescue I was very undernourished and needed a lot of special growth supplements. Due to being so badly treated before my rescue, I am quite shy, and I have some soundness issues due to my rough start in life. I am a permanent resident here where I enjoy my days in a field with friends just being a horse.
Brooke 
Brooke
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Hello my name is Brooke and I am a 7 year old Thoroughbred mare. I have been at Castleton Ranch since retiring from racing due a bowed tendon. I will never be able to be ridden due to my injury, so I will be a permanent resident here. I am very sweet and get very excited at meal times as before my food arrives I love to run around squeaking.
Cheryln 
Cheryln
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Hello my name is Cheryln. I am a lovely Thoroughbred mare in my late teens. I have been a broodmare for many years and have now retired. The breeding farm that I was at suddenly closed its doors and I was forced to find a new home, thats when I came across Castleton Ranch Horse Rescue. I was offered a home here and was able to give birth to my son Roberto safely and I know now that we will both be happy and safe forever.
Matthew 
Matthew
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Matthew is a 7 year old Thoroughbred gelding. He is a retired race horse and sustained a bad injury to his front fetlock joint while at the racetrack. As his injury was not properly cared for, he has a lot of bone calcification in his joint so he will never be able to be ridden. Matthew enjoys his relaxed life and likes to play with a horse toy called a jolly ball.
Shay 
Shay
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Hello my name is Shay and I am a 17 year old Quarter horse mare. I once raced at the racetrack and then I went on to do show jumping and I was very good. Over the last few years of being ridden I became increasingly lame and was very glad to be retired here at Castleton Ranch Horse Rescue. I am going to live happily ever after with my best friend Melody.
Roberto 
Roberto
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Hello, may name is Roberto and I am a 4 year old Thoroughbred. I was born at Castleton Ranch a few months after my mother Cheryln was rescued from a feedlot. As a foal I was just as any regular foal should be but later as a yearling I developed "contracted tendons". The Vet said we should try and let me grow naturally for a short while but instead of getting better my legs got worse until the only hope for me was an expensive surgery called "Check Ligament Surgery". My surgery, training, lay-up, aftercare and farrier would amount to several thousand dollars but thanks to Donna, Pam, Tamara, Rachelle, Annette, Lois and many more of our wonderful and caring donors, I was able to have my surgery and my great recovery has even surprised our Vet.
Madeline 
Madeline
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This is Madeline and she is Thoroughbred mare in her late teens. Madeline was rescued from the hands of a killer buyer when the breeding farm she resided at closed down and she had no new home to go to. One month after arriving at Castleton Ranch, She gave birth to Jacqualine, and both horses now have a secure happy life.
Amanda 
Amanda
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This is Amanda, a five year old mare, whom we rescued from a feedlot. She has a condition called Wobblers Syndrome (spinal cord compression) so she is a permanent resident. Amanda was very scared of humans when she first arrived at Castleton Ranch after all the abuse and mistreatment she endured. She has since restored her trust in humans and loves attention and scratches.
Bailey 
Bailey
This is Bailey and she is a 9 year old Quarter horse. She has been at Castleton Ranch since her owners lost their house in a foreclosure. Bailey suffers from feet problems and is sometimes lame, so she has become a permanent resident. She spends her days in a large paddock with friends.
Harvey 
Harvey
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This is Harvey, a 9 year old Thoroughbred gelding. Harvey was rescued from the race track after he badly injured his tendon. When he first arrived, he resided in his own corral while recovering from his injury, but now shares a grass paddock with his four new found best friends. Although Harvey is not sound enough to ride due to his injury, he is very comfortable relaxing in a pasture and playing with the other horses.
William 
William
Hello my name is William and I am an 8 year old Thoroughbred. I am a lovely sweet big horse and I need to eat lots and lots of food to maintain my weight. I used to be a racehorse but I pulled some ligaments and had to give up my career. I now enjoy my days relaxing in a paddock next to my newfound friend Alice.
We wish to thank Nancy for sponsoring William in loving memory of her dear Aunt Phyllis. Thank you so much Nancy.
Erica 
Erica
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Hello my name is Erica and I am a 12 year old Thoroughbred mare. Due to an injury, I have been a pasture pal for many years until my owner could no longer afford to keep me. I was lucky that I found a space at Castleton Ranch Horse Rescue where I will spend the rest of my life with lots of new friends.
Anna 
Anna
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Hello my name is Anna. I am an 18 year old Thoroughbred mare. I raced at the track in my younger years and after that I was a brood mare. I came to Castleton Ranch Horse Rescue after I was rescued from a breeding farm that could not afford to feed me anymore. I am delighted to be here and I have put on the weight that I lost. Unfortunately, a cancerous growth was found on the underneath of my stomach. I had an operation to have it removed, which went well. Hopefully it will not return. I would be delighted if you would like to sponsor me.
Lily 
Lily
Hello my name is Lily and I am a 14 year old Thoroughbred mare. I was rescued from a feedlot 2 years ago and have lived happily at Castleton Ranch since. I sustained a bad fracture to my right knee when I was a young horse that has made my knee set at the wrong angle, so I can never be ridden. I get around fine but I get arthritis in winter on the very cold days. Please sponsor me I am a very sweet horse.
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Spencer 
Spenser
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Hello, my name is Spenser and I am a 4 year old Thoroughbred. I have been at Castleton Ranch for 7 months now after I bowed my tendon at the race track and can no longer race. I am still recovering and it will be another year before my tendon is completely healed. I am a lovely and energetic young man and would be delighted if you would like to sponsor me.
Patrick 
Patrick
Hello my name is Patrick. I am a super sweet 19 year old Arabian Gelding. I am 14.2 hands and have been ridden a lot in my younger years, although I have not been ridden recently. I get on great with other horses although I do have to be in charge. I have been looking for an adoptive home for a few years now and would like to consider all possibilities before making my decision to retire here or not. Meanwhile I would love for you to sponsor me until the perfect home comes along.
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Elliot Elliot
Hello my name is Elliot. I am a 26 year old Purebred Arabian gelding and a grandson of Bask. I was given to Castleton Ranch Horse Rescue as I could no longer do my job as a riding school horse due to injury to my back. Luckily for me my owner took the time to find a permanent retirement place for me instead of sending me to auction or worse. I am extremely cute and have the loudest whinny in California. I have a great life here where I get to play out everyday with my new friends. I am best friends with Teddy Bear and I do not like to be separated for more than 5 minutes from him.
In December 2008 I had attacks of bad colic and the vet said I had life threatening stomach sand stones. Thanks to Tamara, Kim and many of our wonderful and caring donors funds were raised so I could have an emergency operation to remove the stones, one of which was the size of a melon!!
Elliot has very kindly been sponsored by The Grace Elliott Family.
Thank you so much!
Butterfly 
Butterfly
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This is Butterfly. She is a 14 year old thoroughbred mare. She sustained a back injury when she was young so she has always been a pasture pal. When her loving owner had a bad accident and was no longer able to care for her, a permanent loving home was a must. CRHR was contacted and Butterfly has a secure loving home here for the rest of her life.
Kauri 
Kauri
Meet Kauri, she is a 7 year old Thoroughbred. She came to us after fracturing her knee at the racetrack and was no longer wanted. It took about six months for her knee to heal and she is now sound enough to spend her days in a paddock with her best friend Brooke. The two of them are completely inseparable.
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Hughie 
Hughie
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Hello my name is Hughie and I am a 3 year old Thoroughbred. I have lots and lots of energy and I love to play jolly ball and play with my friends. I am so lively that I am going to have to have lots of training before I can find a new home. I love to learn new things and at the moment I am trying to learn that people are not horses and cannot play running, rearing and bucking with me.
Joan and Beau 
Joan and Beau
Joan was rescued from a feedlot in March 2009 while pregnant. In May she gave birth to Beau and both Mum and son were fine. Beau is now 5 months old and a lovely young man. Both Joan and Beau love attention and love to have their neck and withers scratched.
Many thanks to Joan for sponsoring both Joan & Beau. Thank you so much Joan.
Quincy 
Quincy
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Hello my name is Quincy. I am a 9 year old Arabian cross gelding. When I was found by Castleton Ranch Horse Rescue it was obvious to anyone that I had been the victim of abuse. I was 400lbs underweight and showed many signs of physical neglect. I was also terrified of people. It was only when I arrived at the rescue that it was discovered that I was completely blind in one eye and could only see with 50% vision in the other eye. I am a permanent resident here at Castleton Ranch and my best friend is Mel. I am a lovely natured and sweet horse and I would be very grateful if you would like to sponsor me.
Matilda 
Matilda
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Hello my name is Matilda and I am a 16 year old Thoroughbred mare. I was a race horse when I was 3 and 4 years old and after that I went to be a broodmare. Two years ago the breeding farm went out of business and had no money left to buy hay and all the horses there were very hungry.
Fortunately Castleton Ranch was able to take me and 3 of my friends in and helped to find homes for all my other friends at the farm.
Sasha 
Sasha
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Hello my name is Sasha and I am a 9 year old Quarter horse mare. I never raced due to a bad injury I sustained when I was a foal. I would love you to sponsor me, I am very sweet and I love apples.
Melody 
Melody
Hello, my name is Melody and I am 13 year's old. I was rescued by Castleton Ranch from an auction. I had received a bad injury to one of my fetlock's which had gone untreated by my previous owner. As a result of this, the injury got much worse and the joint had swollen to three times the size and was rock hard. I had a great deal of difficulty walking properly and I would certainly have faced an uncertain future. Happily, since my arrival at Castleton Ranch, my situation has improved dramatically. I have been receiving regular massage therapy to my injured joint and my back which also sustained damage due to the time spent compensating for my lameness, now the swelling on the joint is reducing slowly. I also wear easy boots sometimes which helps a lot with my front feet.
Melody has kindly been sponsored by Jeannette from Montebello.
Marty 
Marty
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Hello my name is Marty and I am a 5 year old Thoroughbred gelding. I was in race training but I damaged my tendon and had to retire from the sport. When nobody wanted me due to my injury, I found a home at Castleton Ranch. As my tendon is very badly bowed, I will be a permanent resident. I would love for you to sponsor me.
Mimi 
Mimi
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Hello my name is Mimi. I am a lovely 12 year old Thoroughbred mare. I raced when I was very young but got injured and as a result I cannot be ridden anymore. I will be a permanent resident here at Castleton Ranch Horse Rescue and I would be delighted if you would like to sponsor me.
Penelope 
Penelope
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Hello my name is Penelope. I am a 15 year old Thoroughbred mare. I will be a permanent resident at Castleton Ranch Horse Rescue due to old injuries I sustained during my racing career. I would be very pleased if you would like to sponsor me, I am very happy here and I live in the top paddock with my friends Tara and Sheena.
Jacqualine 
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Jacqualine
Hello my name is Jacqueline and I am 4 year old Thoroughbred filly. I was born at Castleton Ranch after my mother, Madeline, was rescued from the hands of killer buyers in early 2008. I am very sweet and very highly strung with lots of energy. I enjoy running, rearing and leaping.
Dave 
Dave
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Hello my name is Dave and I am a 20 year old Thoroughbred gelding. I was sent to an auction in March 2008 where I was purchased by a killer buyer and sent to a feedlot. Fortunately Castleton Ranch Horse Rescue and their wonderful family of donors raised the funds to purchase me and all the other horses at the feedlot at that time and brought us all back to their rescue. I am now a permanent resident here and I am enjoying my retirement. I would love to be sponsored so that we can rescue more horses like me.
Trudy 
Trudy
This is Trudy, an eight year old Thoroughbred. She has been at our rescue for two years now since badly injuring her fetlock joint. When she arrived she was very sore and needed wraps on her legs for support and we had to restrict her amount of movement during the healing process. Her fetlock has healed very well and although she can never support the weight of a rider, she is comfortable to roam around her paddock with her friends.
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Teddy Teddy
Hello my name is Teddy Bear. I too was rescued from an auction by Castleton Ranch Horse Rescue. I am a Standardbred that had been racing in Canada. I won over $200K for my owners but that meant nothing when I could no longer win due to my handlers winding me. This meant I would make a roaring noise when I was breathing due to a paralysis in my lyrinx that would affect my breathing during a race. To make my life outside of harness racing even harder, I am what is known as a Pacer. I cannot lope or trot correctly and thus would be no use to even light trail riding. Not many people require a horse that can only walk everywhere making a loud snoring noise. I am a permanent resident here and and I am looking to you to help with my feed and farrier costs. Thank you for reading my story.
Teddy Bear is sponsored by Noelle Jones Allen. Thank you Noelle.
Kitty 
Kitty
Hello my name is Kitty and I am a 16 year old quarter horse mare. I am a permanent resident here at Castleton Ranch Horse Rescue and I am hoping that someone would like to sponsor me. When I was a weanling some nasty people tried to teach me to lead by tieing me to the back of a truck and driving away. As a result both my front knees set out of alignment and it is difficult for me to walk. I have to have permanent stable rest and corrective shoes. Unfortunately I cannot even be adopted out as a pasture pal. I would be very grateful if you will sponsor me so that we can rescue more horses that are in great need.
Queenie 
Queenie
Hello my name is Queenie. I am a 17 year old Thoroughbred mare. I have been a permanent resident at Castleton Ranch Horse Rescue for a few years now. Before that I was a broodmare, but my owner did not want me anymore when I could no longer have babies so he sent me to an auction. I was purchased by a killer buyer and taken to a feedlot. Fortunately I was rescued by Castleton Ranch, as their wonderful donors raised enough money for my bail. I am now treated like a Queen and I am settled here forever.
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Lancelot 
Lancelot
This is Sir Lancelot he is a 24 year old very stocky Thoroughbred. Lancelot enjoys food and eats at record pace. Many years ago Lancelot was a race horse but retired from the sport almost 20 years ago. Lancelot has been at Castleton Ranch for just over a year now where he is permanently retired.
Lancelot has been kindly sponsored by Loretta from New Jersey from December 2010 through March 2011. Thank you so much Loretta.
Sukie 
Sukie
Meet Sukie and her baby Zenya. When we rescued Sukie, we had no idea that she was pregnant. As weeks passed, we noticed her taking on the typical shape of a mare in foal. Our vet confirmed that Sukie was indeed pregnant and a few months later, her baby was born. Sukie and Zenya are both doing great and Sukie is a great mother to her baby who is quite the handful!
Sukie and Zenya are kindly being sponsored by Beverley from New Jersey. Thank you so much Beverley.
Morocco 
Morocco
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Hello my name is Morocco. I am a very old Arabian gelding but I am super cute and love attention. Due to old age and a rear fetlock problem I am a permanent resident at Castleton Ranch Horse Rescue. I would love to be sponsored by you and I am happy to provide lots of gorgeous photos of me!!
