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Ellie arrived at Heritage Oak Rescue just under two months ago on April 19th. We had been wanting a mini to join our herd for a long time. It's safe to say, Ellie is everything we wanted and need for our lesson program. She's great with kids, stands patiently for grooming, leads well, and is generally very healthy! Ellie was an owner surrender. At her previous home she was a companion horse, she lived with one other horse as a pasture pet with little human interaction. When h

Today took a turn I really did not expect. I made the decision to put down Blackjack. I feel like writing this post as soon as possible so I can explain why and not have to retell it over and over. Last Wednesday all the horses got their teeth floated, a typical yearly maintenance for any horse. It was discovered that Blackjack had a fractured tooth in one of his back molars. I was advised to get a Veterinarian to remove the tooth. The tooth was pulled Monday, most of it. It

Find out what Heritage Oak Rescue was up to in 2025! Learn about our struggles and accomplishments. See a breakdown of 2025 finances and discover our plans for the future!

Join us in wishing Alejandra a Happy Birthday!

Whiskey was laid to rest on November 11th, 2025.

Nightmare on Maple is Bandera's annual Trunk-or-Treat event in City Park. Maz & Sancho greeted trick-or-treaters in their costumes. Heritage Oak Rescue won the award for Best Business Trunk!

Read up on the history of Maz. Find out where he came from and the struggles he's overcome to be our unicorn boy!

Meet another longtime Basic Horsemanship Lesson Program student and volunteer Susie Dennis.

Learn more about Whiskey's early life, from his days as a racehorse to finding his forever home at Heritage Oak Rescue. 🐎❤️

Meet one of our longtime lesson program students, Lily Dennis.

Maz experienced a life threatening colic episode and hospitalization. Learn how we handled it and how we hope to prevent a recurrence.

Breakdown of Heritage Oak Rescue's annual cost per horse for basic care including hay, feed, hoof care, annual dental, vaccines, coggins, and worming.

"My favorite horse is Blackjack because he is kind, he lets me touch his nose, and I have a feeling that he is going to be the best horse friend."

Osa's first thorough exam by a Veterinarian.

Find out what Osa's been up to the last 8 months.

Website makeover coming soon thanks to our talented VP Breanna Joy!

Wishing one of our biggest behind the scenes helpers a Happy Birthday!

Osa's first few months at Heritage Oak Rescue.

Mercy Gate Ministries visited the rescue to get a tour and introduction to our basic horsemanship lesson program. We are excited to start hosting these amazing ladies once a week!

The story of Atlas, aka Lukas, an 18hh Appaloosa.