Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society

Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society A non-profit equine welfare organization dedicated to helping starved, abused, abandoned and estray

Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society is a nonprofit rescue organization and equine welfare community. We rescue, rehabilitate, retrain, and rehome horses from neglect and abuse cases, horses who have been abandoned, and horses whose owners can no longer keep them. Fueled by a growing community of owners, caretakers, and equine-related specialists, we offer owner assistance programs that help owners care for, and keep, their horses. We also assist with disaster relief efforts and provide educational opportunities to improve the quality of horse care in Texas and beyond.

“A holistic approach to equine care not only improves the health of the horse but also enhances the emotional bond between the animal and its caretaker.”
Dr. John J. Krai, a veterinary behaviorist

“Strong, informed communities are essential for advancing ethical standards and fostering a culture of care within the equine industry.”
The Equine Welfare Alliance

Our community uniquely provides a vital network of empathy, understanding, and encouragement fundamental to fostering a sustainable and joyful relationship with horses and other equines. It has been well documented that when we immerse ourselves in a community that nurtures our interests, we do not merely pursue our goals; we excel in them. And we become more resilient, more dedicated, and ultimately, more successful. Our community is not merely a network of rescuers, horse owners, or equine enthusiasts but instead a sanctuary of compassion, a center of knowledge, and a beacon of holistic support for both horses and their caretakers.

What an awesome - and at times emotional - Bluebonnet Horse Expo & Rescue Horse Training Challenge! The following horse...
10/05/2026

What an awesome - and at times emotional - Bluebonnet Horse Expo & Rescue Horse Training Challenge! The following horses were adopted with an * indicating a horse who was adopted by his or her Challenge trainer before the event. If you were unable to come to the event to adopt or were unable to find your match at the Expo, we do have horses who weren't adopted, have horses who couldn't attend the event, and have a few horses in training who will be going up for adoption soon. I'll be introducing those horses on social media soon, plus they'll be listed on our website.

Now, onto the adoptions - Challenge trainers and foster homes, thank you for all you did to help these guys and gals find homes! And adopters, we LOVE to get updates on how everyone is doing!

Aramis
Artie
Aurora
Black Beauty*
Black Betty
Bourbonova
Brookie
Canyon
Cappy
Carmne
Carrot
Cash Me if You Can*
Chester
Chevy Renegade
Dashin Stingray*
Diamonds are Forever*
Disco Cookie*
Drax
El Dorado
Fortuna
Gigi
Habanero Honey
Koozie
Kuzco*
Lady Bella Patches*
Lady Bug
Lady Scarlet
Lil Ginger Snap
Lyla
Maracoan
Marlee
Mighty Roxy&
Milkshake
Moka
Molasses
Momoa
Ned Nickerson
Noah*
Oliver Twist
Paint by Numbers
Pegasus
Rimmer
Ringo Kid
Sailor Moon
Sancho Panza*
Saru
Stella Rose*
Stetson*
Sweet Caroline*
Sweets*
Thatcher
Toast
Trenadie
Winston*

10/04/2026

What an amazing day.

Once we get home, get unpacked, and sleep just a bit, there will be loads of updates.

Until then - Challenge teams were fantastic, volunteers worked hard, clinicians taught a lot, people shopped tons, staff ran around, horses were adopted, and fun was had.

Thank you to everyone who donated and sponsored, fostered and adopted, attended and donated.

You are all fantastic.

Denise and I are always the first two people to the Expo because there is so much we have to do. I love these quiet mome...
10/02/2026

Denise and I are always the first two people to the Expo because there is so much we have to do.

I love these quiet moments - all the anticipation and possibilities.

Plus it gives me time to think of all the past Expos.

The precursor to the Bluebonnet Horse Expo was called The Horse Festival. For our first one, we set up for just an hour or two the morning of after we spent just a few weeks planning.

Now we spend a year planning and a full day, about 12 hours, in set up.

How we have grown thanks to you all.

Chester is looking for someone special to be his friend and partner is adventures. Whoever takes him home is going to b...
10/01/2026

Chester is looking for someone special to be his friend and partner is adventures. Whoever takes him home is going to be the luckiest adopter at the Expo!

Chester is a 21-25 year old (one place lists him at 21, one at 25 - aging older horses is an art, not a science), 14.3 hh, roan, stock type gelding. He came to us late last year from another agency, very underweight and in need of care. He gained weight and personality and then left his foster home this spring to go be part of the Bluebonnet Rescue Horse Training Challenge.

With other horses, Chester is very submissive - so much so that he needs to be separated at dinner time so he can eat his Senior feed in peace.

With people, Chester can be reserved at first, but once he gets to know you he loves attention and he's pretty laid back. When I fractured my tibia earlier this year, he was the only horse at the barn who didn't care at all about my crutches. I hobbled over to him for pets and he just melted into it.

He's been with a youth handler this spring and summer. She spent time finishing his rehab and helping him start to build muscle. They've done a lot of work in hand, including over obstacles, and have even done some riding. He's pretty rusty under saddle but willing - as long as you aren't wanting to do a ton of hard riding. He would be happy doing some pleasure riding, light trails, or maybe some walk/trot obstacle competitions.

He's one of the sweetest horses you will meet, and someone will just fall in love with him.

His adoption fee is $1,200 and if you are interested in him, you need to get your application in and let the adoption team know.

THE BLUEBONNET HORSE EXPO WILL GO ON! This Saturday, October 3, in Taylor, Texas at the Williamson County Expo Center.W...
10/01/2026

THE BLUEBONNET HORSE EXPO WILL GO ON!

This Saturday, October 3, in Taylor, Texas at the Williamson County Expo Center.

Whether we have a sunny day.
Or a partially cloudy day.
Or a misty and rainy day.

We'll be out there at the Williamson County Expo Center celebrating the horses of Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society, learning from talented professionals, in awe of the work the Bluebonnet Rescue Horse Training Challenge participants put in, and finding our favorite Bluebonnet horses.

The barn, the Presentation Room, and the vendor area are all fully enclosed. The arenas and tack sale area are well covered.

Do not stay home because of some rain chances - we need you to come and help make this an amazing event. It is our only event of the year, The money we raise on Saturday helps determine how many horses get help next year.

Join us - enjoy the horses - and make Saturday the best day of the year.

10/01/2026

We've got youngsters coming to the Bluebonnet Horse Expo on Saturday in Taylor, Texas who are hoping to find an adopter, and Cappy is one of those!

He's a yearling (born Sept. 14, 2025) who has been part of Bluebonnet all of his life, so he's had good care and handling from the day he was born. FYI: His dam came to Bluebonnet pregnant, we don't breed our horses.

He spent a couple of months with a professional trainer this spring to get started on the right path, and then he's been with a foster home to prepare for the Training Challenge's in hand division. During that time, he's perfected his ground work skills and manners. He leads well, loads well, is used to being groomed and having his feet handled, and has been taken to new places to explore. He's young, so he's still watchy in new environments but settles with a little patience. He findssome everyday objects “suspicious” (water bucket, hay net) but investigates with encouragement. However he can also surprise you by being braving with big, unusual things — dump trucks are no problem.

In addition to working on his ground work skills, he's learned to navigate trail obstacles in hand.

As someone who has done this before, it is awesome to adopt a younger, work on your ground work together, get to know each other, and then start them under saddle in a few years when they're 3-5 years old. You'll have a bond and relationship then that often makes starting them easier.

His adoption fee is $2,000 - and it'll be half off if adopted at the Expo. If you are interested in Cappy, make sure you get your adoption application in and let the adoption team know.

10/01/2026

Who wants a miniature horse who is willing to come in the house and go in the feed store? Or on some other adventure? If that's you, Lil Ginger Snap wants to meet you on Saturday at the Bluebonnet Horse Expo in Taylor, Texas - she's hoping you'll take her right home!

Lil Ginger Snap is a yearling, 33"/8.1h, Miniature horse filly. She came to us as a transfer from another rescue earlier this yea rand went straight to her In Hand Training Challenge partner Laura.

She's a very cool mini: curious and smart but sometimes reactive. She does need to see things and think about them before accepting them. She loves to work and enjoys meeting new people. She's been around children, but she'll need supervision around kids because she's so young. She will thrive with someone who enjoys training, liberty work, obstacles, and keeping her mind busy.

She leads, loads, and stands for grooming. She knows how to lunge and navigate trail obstacles in hand. She's been wearing a surcingle in preparation for ground driving: her Challenge partner thinks she would be a cute driving mini when she's a bit older.

Her adoption fee is $1,400 and will be half off if she's adopted at the Bluebonnet Horse Expo. If you are interested in Lil Ginger Snap, you need to get your adoption application in and let the adoption team know.

I kind of wish my kid was still interested in horses just so I would have an excuse to adopt Habanero Honey for her to r...
09/30/2026

I kind of wish my kid was still interested in horses just so I would have an excuse to adopt Habanero Honey for her to ride.

But since she isn't, someone else will get to be the lucky one to adopt Honey at the Bluebonnet Horse Expo this Saturday at the Williamson County Expo Center in Taylor, Texas.

Honey is a 23 year young, grade, stock type mare who has been there, done that, and maybe even has the ribbon to prove it.

She came to us several years ago from a neglect case. After recovering, she spent years with an adopter who adored her and only returned her because times are tight. She's had years of good handling now, and that shows through in good ground manners.

She's got more "whoa" than "go" which makes her a nice candidate for a novice rider or someone just wanting to enjoy some easier riding now. She also can have time off and comes back to work just like she had no time off. She's got extensive trail riding experience and still seems to love it. Plus, she navigates trail obstacles like a pro and recently won 3rd place in a walk/trot trail class at a ranch show. She's comfortable and balanced at all three gaits, and she's been ridden both English and western.

She's got a nice resume, and someone will be lucky to adopt her. Her adoption fee is $3,000 but will be half off if adopted at the Expo. If you are interested in Honey, please get your adoption application in and let our adoption team know.

The gorgeous Black Betty will be at the Bluebonnet Horse Expo on Saturday and hoping to find her forever home.She's a 21...
09/30/2026

The gorgeous Black Betty will be at the Bluebonnet Horse Expo on Saturday and hoping to find her forever home.

She's a 21 year old, 14 hh, grade mare who came to us last year after her owner died. She had been given to him after the Bastrop County wildfires in 2011, and his family rode her before several years before she started having foals. Luckily the foaling life is now behind her, and she can go back to enjoying riding time and spoiling from someone who will love her.

She's spent the past few months with a new foster home preparing for the Non Pro division of the Bluebonnet Rescue Horse Training Challenge. They've been focusing on walking and trotting. Betty's out of shape and as an older lady and seems to have some stiffness in her hind end now that she's back to work.

Her Challenge parter had the following to say, and since I also fostered Betty for over six months, I think her assessment is right on: Black Betty’s ideal home would be with an intermediate rider or novice under supervision of experienced rider or trainer. Betty would benefit from regular handling. She has no limitations and but definitely needs to develop more stamina. She's not currently on any maintenance meds. Her adopter would hopefully have the patience to continue groundwork and flatwork as she is rebuilding top line and muscles after being turned out to pasture and bred for several years. Black Betty enjoys having a companion to hang out with. Her adopter will need to be patient, clear with communication and consistent to build trust and bond with her.

She's going to make someone a lovely friend, light to moderate trail or pleasure horse, and companion. Her adoption fee is $2,500 but will be half price if adopted at the Bluebonnet Horse Expo. Anyone interested in Black Betty needs to get their adoption application in and let the adoption team know.

This handsome guy is coming to the Bluebonnet Horse Expo on Saturday, October 3, in Taylor, Texas and hoping to find a w...
09/30/2026

This handsome guy is coming to the Bluebonnet Horse Expo on Saturday, October 3, in Taylor, Texas and hoping to find a wonderful home.

Artie is a 19 year old, 17 hh, warmblood gelding. He's a big guy who has spent time while in Bluebonnet with a professional trainer who does eventing, and he's a big, strong powerful horse. He does know his size, and he is willing to use it to intimidate unsure handlers, so we believe he needs a confident, intermediate or above rider.

He's been ridden both English and western at various arenas, in the round pen, and even over some small jumps. Because a previous owner stated her had soundness problems, he's been thoroughly checked out by a lameness specialist vet who saw no signs of lameness and cleared him for riding. Due to his age, we think it best he mostly stick to flat work with some occasional low level jumping being ok.

This guy is big and that comes with a big appetite - anyone who adopts him needs to be prepared for that. Also, due to his age, he does better in conssitent light work - it just keeps his body in better shape and helps him carry himself more comfortably.

His adoption fee is $2,500 and will be half off if adopted at the Expo. If you are interested in adopting Artie, you'll need to get your adoption application in and let the adoption team know.

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PO Box 632
College Station, TX
77841

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+18885425163

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