Meet the Kaeli Kramer Foundation Horses.

Retired School Horses

Misty

Misty is a small old mare who taught many children how to ride. She took good care of them as they learned  to jump, even correcting their errors so that they would clear the jumps safely. Now in her mid twenties, she is blind in one eye and lame.

Sergeant

The word sergeant means “one who serves” and our horse Sergeant embodies these words. He served as a trail horse for many years taking care of riders- always cooperative , hard working and kind.

Peter

Peter is in his twenties. He gave lessons and worked in a therapeutic riding program as well. He is best friends with TJ.

TJ

TJ was a talented hunter-jumper. He gave his best effort and always cleared every jump. But years of jumping took its toll and left this kind and honest horse lame with navicular disease. He is enjoying a new chapter in life with his friends.

Sugar

Sugar is an old mare in her mid twenties whom Kaeli rode when she was a young child. Her comfortable gaits made her a favorite with many new riders.

Remy

Remy is a sweet and gentle natured Thoroughbred, most likely originally off the track. He worked for decades at several Long Island barns. Remy’s age has begun to show and he is now enjoying a well earned retirement.

Deaglan

Deaglan, a fifteen year old gelding, was purchased at auction by a horse dealer who was impressed by his conformation and schooling.  Unfortunately, this handsome horse had been given drugs to mask the symptoms of lameness. He travelled to many barns as a sale horse, and sincere efforts were made to rehabilitate him. After a myriad of health and soundness issues he has become part of our equine family.

Koda

Koda is a beloved cutting horse who became lame and who live out his life at Kaeli’s sanctuary.

Snappy and Scout

Snappy and Scout are two senior citizen horses from the Bronx. They both worked throughout their entire lives. Through the generosity and thoughtfulness of the workers and riders at Riverdale Equestrian Centre these two old friends will enjoy a peaceful retirements.

Stretch

Stretch is an old quarter horse gelding who performed many jobs in his life. He now enjoys retirement at Dream Hollow Farm in Orange County, NY where likes to spend his evenings grazing with deer. What he loves most is his girl Chloe who lavishes him with affection and treats!

Luna

Luna is a quiet 19 year old mare. She gave riding lessons at a local barn for many years until  a back injury made her unsuitable for riding. Although she is reserved around people she is loving and maternal towards the old retired horses in her herd.

Sunny

Sunny is bay gelding (neutered male horse) who taught people to ride. He is about 30 years old. Although arthritis has taken its toll on his ancient body, he enjoys spending his days with his good friend Luna.

Strawberry

Strawberry is a red roan pony who taught many children, including Kaeli how to ride. He attended horse shows, gave trail rides and worked in  therapeutic riding programs.  Now in his mid twenties, he recently underwent surgery at the Ruffian Equine Medical Center to remove a cancerous tumor from his eye. The surgery was successfully and generously performed by Dr. Mike Karlin. Strawberry  is enjoying his well earned retirement with his friends Luna and Sunny.

Mulligan

Our dear old friend, Mulligan, we miss you. Your sweet spirit lives on.

Thoroughbred Race Horses

Sterling

Sterling is an eight year old Thoroughbred and former race horse. He worked at Aqueduct and Belmont. Years of racing took their toll on his health. His sweet and gentle nature make him a favorite at the barn.

Darci

Darci is a four year old Thoroughbred filly who sustained an injury while racing. She has a kind temperament and loves to be groomed and doted on.

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Premarin Industry Horses

Sage and Mountain Thyme (Ty)

Sage is a twelve year old quarter horse mare used by the pharmaceutical industry to produce the drug Premarin .She gave birth to her final foal Mountain Thyme on July 16, 2010. Sage is a good mother and is proud of her beautiful son, the first baby which she has been permitted to keep. Thyme or Ty, as he is affectionately known was born with a congenital malformation of his neck which impairs his balance. Ty is intelligent, curious and brave. He teaches us that we must all face adversity with courage and equanimity.

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Mountain Thyme

July 16, 2010 – January 20, 2011

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NYC Carriage Horses

Roger and King

King is a red roan Belgium draft horse who worked in NYC as a carriage horse. This “gentle giant”  is in his mid twenties. His friend and fellow carriage horse, Roger is a twelve year old Standardbred draft cross. Roger and King are good friends. They love to groom each other and play tag together. They are now retired and will never have to pull a carriage again.

Mustangs

Abigail

Abigail is a 15 year old mustang mare who was named by Ms. Joan O’Connell students at the Abigail Adams School (PS131) in Jamaica, NY. Abigail was purchased at upstate auction. As a result of the students’ fundraising efforts, Kaeli’s foundation was able to outbid a “killer buyer”. The students’ kindness and generosity saved Abigail’s life.

Sabio

Sabio is a a mustang from New Mexico. He resides with the Peres family at Seven Meadows Farm in Goshen NY where he raises public awareness about preserving our public lands for the animals that live there and for future generations to enjoy.

Valor and Callie

Valor and Calie were wild mustangs driven from their wilderness mountain homes. They now reside at the Kaeli Kramer Humane Education Center located at the Holtsville Wildlife and Ecology Site. They serve as ambassadors to raise awareness about the plight of the American mustang and the desecration of our publicly held western lands.

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