horses are herd animals with a dominance hierarchy

Kai is an even tempered, sweet and patient mare who gets along with everyone. She is a mid-herd level mare making her life pretty easy with the other horses. Kai is a big girl, weighing about 1200lbs. Her heart is as large as her body and we fell in love straight away! Kai had been sold for slaughter by her owner before coming to BixRo.  Kai has Navicular Syndrome which increases her care needs. We are working with a veterinarian near Kansas City to reduce her pain and give her quality of life.  Donations help reduce the financial burden of this care.

Sheldon is a lanky boy with the most playful spirit we have experienced.  He is low in the herd and easily pushed from his food and space, so we like to keep him away from the herd for feeding.  Sheldon was sold to a kill buyer and on his way to Mexico for slaughter. He has had an incredibly traumatic history which shows in his frame, broken bones that healed without medical intervention. Sheldon was incredibly distrustful of people for the first 3 years with us and, last year, we were able to approach him in the pasture for the first time.  Needless to say, tears were involved! 

Penny is a pony with an aloof manner who is mid-herd level, getting along with all the horses. Penny was a broodmare and, now a senior, lives her life grazing and enjoying her herd.  In addition to routine physical care, we keep our eyes on Penny for possible injuries but, otherwise, we let her be; she has paid her dues! 

Cookie is a one of a kind mare who touches the heart of every person lucky enough to meet her.  We have few solo photos of Cookie because she is rarely alone. Cookie had her right eye removed due to untreated injury and she is typically close to Tex. Cookie loves people in spite of being betrayed by them.  She especially loves kids and we can place a little human on her back and the joy felt is palpable.  Cookie is friendly but cautious.  Cookie is second to last in herd hierarchy and she gets extra protection from BixRo during feed time to keep the top mares from stealing her food.  Cookie enjoys being with her favorite buddy, Tex, being with people, or hanging on the periphery of the herd.  

Frost has had a fabulous life!  Frost's former owner had her from weanling (about 7 months) and sent her to BixRo several years ago to ensure Frost's future is one of happiness and safety. This selfless decision by her owner was the ultimate act of love! Frost's life long stall mate was Tex and, though they are not besties now, they still get along perfectly.  Frost is a super easy mare and willing to do most anything asked of her.  She is not terribly fond of being groomed but will tolerate it as needed for well being.  She is easy with hoof trims, vaccines and dentals.  Frost is a great horse for young kids to learn about horses and horsemanship.  She enjoys time with people and, with that in mind, we welcome sharing her with supporters here at the Haven. 

Tex is a stunning gelding with a bloodline of Quarter Horse royalty and training as a top tier Reining horse with stud potential. So rich is his lineage, training, and history that most riders are compelled to sample Tex's amazing skill set! It is this very dynamic, unfortunately, that places him at great risk down the road. Tex has had a good life and it is our intent that the remainder is fantastic, with his herd and free from exploitation and risk of a tragic end.