🐴 Become a sponsor for Barneby

Help our very first rescue grow into his future!

Barneby was the very first soul welcomed into Soulstride Sanctuary. At just a year and a half old, he had already faced uncertainty and the very real risk of ending up in dangerous hands at a kill-buyer–heavy auction. When we met him, he was gentle, nervous, and clearly searching for safety. We knew immediately he was meant to come home with us.

Born in May 2024 and rescued from the Shipshewana Auction on November 28, 2025, Barneby arrived with a significant congenital right foot drop. While this condition was present from birth, we believe early nutritional deprivation, not lack of calories, but lack of proper minerals and nourishment, played a major role in how his body developed.

Today, Barneby is learning what consistency feels like. He is beginning to trust, to play, and to receive care without fear, likely for the first time in his life.

Why Barneby Needs Ongoing Support

Barneby’s care is proactive and long-term. His monthly needs include:

Therapeutic, mineral-focused nutrition
Specialized hoof care and corrective trimming
Physical therapies to support strength and mobility
Ongoing monitoring as his young body grows

Our long-term vision is to help Barneby grow into a confident, thriving draft horse who will one day participate in gentle, healing experiences for our community.

Become Part of Barneby’s Care Circle

A $30 monthly donation helps ensure Barneby receives the steady, specialized support his growing body depends on.
Just 10 monthly supporters fully cover his ongoing care.

When you support Barneby, you’re not just helping him heal; you’re helping him become who he was always meant to be.

Barneby's Guardian Fund