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Happy Birthday Alejandra
Join us in wishing Alejandra a Happy Birthday!

heritageoakrescue
Nov 251 min read


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

Emily Cristofich
Nov 233 min read


Nightmare on Maple 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!
Emily Cristofich
Nov 32 min read


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

Emily Cristofich
Oct 275 min read


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

Emily Cristofich
Oct 212 min read


Whiskey - A History
Learn more about Whiskey's early life, from his days as a racehorse to finding his forever home at Heritage Oak Rescue. 🐎❤️
Emily Cristofich
Oct 206 min read


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

Emily Cristofich
Oct 142 min read


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

Emily Cristofich
Oct 44 min read


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

Emily Cristofich
Sep 133 min read


Future Veterinarian
"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."

heritageoakrescue
Sep 92 min read






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

Emily Cristofich
Aug 291 min read


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

Emily Cristofich
Aug 261 min read


Osa's first few months at HOR
Osa's first few months at Heritage Oak Rescue.

Emily Cristofich
Aug 244 min read


Introduction to Basic Horsemanship Lessons with Mercy Gate Ministries
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!

heritageoakrescue
Aug 142 min read


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

Emily Cristofich
May 146 min read


Now Offering: Equine Assisted Learning with Alejandra
We’re excited to bring Equine Assisted Learning to our community with Alejandra. Experience personal growth, connection, and equine interaction no matter your horse-experience level.

heritageoakrescue
Nov 10, 20241 min read


What to Expect at Your First Horsemanship Lesson
Join Heritage Oak Rescue for your first horsemanship lesson! Learn horse safety, grooming, and groundwork in a supportive, beginner-friendly setting.

heritageoakrescue
Mar 8, 20242 min read


How It All Started
Learn how Heritage Oak Rescue & Rehabilitation started. What began as a part time hobby has blossomed into a community centered around helping horses.

Emily Cristofich
Mar 8, 20244 min read
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