The hardest news is the kind we have to share today, and we know how much he means to so many of you. This morning we said goodbye to Spirit Seeker. He succumbed to the infirmities of old age. Spirit came to us ten months ago to the day and spent every day exactly the way he wanted to, treating each one as the gift it was. He was 27, a fighter to the last, and he was surrounded by people who loved him when his fight was finished. We did everything we could, and we stayed with him through all of it. A full tribute will follow in the coming days. For now, we are simply holding him close, and holding all of you who loved him too. Rest easy, Spirit. Thank you, God, for the gift of Spirit Seeker, and now we give him back to you. – at Paris, KY

Mane Characters - our rescue/ sanctuary division is sited within @Maplehurst_Farm ! Take a look at our website; this farm is storied and rich in history. All of our STB rescues go back to the bloodline of Jay Bird. It’s fascinating. Maplehurststockfarm.com Jay Bird’s line lives in many of the champion STBs today.

Did you know: The phrase “lucky goose” was supposedly coined here at Maplehurst Stock Farm around 1897 when folks noticed the view the geese had of the sunset and the horses—at least that’s what our horses tell us. 😉🪿🌅 #MaplehurstHistory #ManeCharactersEquine #LuckyGoose – at Paris, KY

Happy Mother’s Day to moms of all kinds—human, equine & beyond! We're celebrating those who nurture & love with all their heart—like our resident moms: Edith, Annie & Donya. Thank you for making the world more compassionate. #HappyMothersDay #ManeCharacters #HorseRescue 🐴❤️🌸 – at Paris, KY

Today, we remember the passing of our first rescue, Lislea Harry. He was a 22 yo STB who came to us from a very bad situation- he was discarded and blind. His last months with us were spent in a pasture with Khan of khans, who became Harry’s eyes and incredible friend. We wish we’d had more time with Harry, but he’d been so neglected, it wasn’t meant to be. He was happy here, had his dignity and anything else he needed. He’s buried here on our farm next to his ancestor, Jay Bird, in the beautiful grove. Very fitting. ❤️

🍀🍀🍀 Feeling lucky? The signs are all there! Rainbows and leprechauns abound today for our drawing in 30 minutes! manecharacters.org/thoroughb… Archie says, “Take a chance!”

Here’s Khan of Khans, a retired warhorse (108 starts) !! We want to share each horse with you so you know who you’re helping when you donate! Thank you for caring! Link to Barbara Livingston’s limited edition book! manecharacters.org/thoroughb…

📣🐎!! Enter our Charitable Drawing to win ‘Thoroughbred Mares in America’ 📚 by Barbara Livingston! 🐴 It’s $15 for 10 entries, $25 for 20 entries, or $50 for 50 entries—100% of proceeds support Mane Characters’ retired horses: manecharacters.org/thoroughb…. Drawing on March 16, 2025 🚨 Winner announced after contact. Share and like to spread the word! 🏇📖 #HorseRescue #EquineWelfare #CharitableDrawing #ThoroughbredRescue #StandardbredRescue #HorseLovers #SupportRescues #ManeCharacters

So many emotions in this video of Fred and Nash. They came from different backgrounds, yet, they easily became fast friends. This is a good one, watch until the end if you have 2 minutes.

We’ve partnered with Sedona Taphouse, 1950 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY for their Dine Out Charity initiative for February!