Elegius Mini Equine Sanctuary

Elegius Mini Equine Sanctuary Non-profit organization that promotes, protects, rehabilitates, and provides aid for miniature horses, donkeys, and ponies

The McDowell event you have been asking about/waiting for! Mark your calendars for the EMES annual Barn Yard Sale which ...
06/03/2026

The McDowell event you have been asking about/waiting for! Mark your calendars for the EMES annual Barn Yard Sale which helps to provide care for the mini equines!

06/02/2026

Lorie was wanting us to share some videos of her learning big girl things! ❤️

06/02/2026

Lorie eating some grain with her mom!

A bit late on our Mini Monday post due to Lorie’s request to post something about what a big girl she is becoming! 😊❤️ch...
06/02/2026

A bit late on our Mini Monday post due to Lorie’s request to post something about what a big girl she is becoming! 😊❤️check below each photo to see her progress!

For Tiny Tuesday this week (since Monday was yesterday!) Meet Rodeo! Rodeo was transferred to EMES from our friends at S...
05/26/2026

For Tiny Tuesday this week (since Monday was yesterday!) Meet Rodeo!

Rodeo was transferred to EMES from our friends at Shenandoah Valley Equine Rescue Network along with his buddy Teddy. These two ponies are just such wonderful guys! Rodeo is 25. He is social and fun and energetic. You would not think he is as old as he is (and there is some debate on his actual age ranging from 18-25). Rodeo has been great for all grooming, loading, vet and farrier work so far. Even doesn’t mind fly spray! How rare is that!

Almost missing our Mini Monday post! But still have an hour and 8 minutes to get it in this Monday! Meet Teddy! Just lov...
05/19/2026

Almost missing our Mini Monday post! But still have an hour and 8 minutes to get it in this Monday!

Meet Teddy! Just love this pony! Teddy came to us through our friends at Shenandoah Valley Equine Network. This guy has been absolutely perfect as we assess him. Lets us clean all 4 feet. Groom him. He gives hugs!! ❤️He wears a fly mask AND stands quietly while being fly sprayed!!! (If you know horses at all you know this can be an incredible gift!) Teddy even turned to get his right side sprayed without a prompt to do! How special is that?😊
Teddy is somewhere between the ages of 18-25 (we have been given different info on his age). Regardless of his age, he is an absolutely good boy.

05/13/2026

A little late on our Mini Monday post again 😞 Where are these days going?
But to make up our lateness to you here is a little video to brighten your day. Baby Lorie and her ball.

05/08/2026

Sharing for our friends at Pocahontas County Animal Shelter.

Couldn’t wait any longer to introduce this surprise… For this week’s Mini Monday we introduce Baby Lorie! Lorie was a bi...
05/04/2026

Couldn’t wait any longer to introduce this surprise…

For this week’s Mini Monday we introduce Baby Lorie!

Lorie was a bit of a surprise. B Lee, her mom arrived in January. Her owner shared she had been exposed to her grandson stallion. We did bloodwork which said Lee was not likely to be pregnant. Three months later our wonderful future vet Sophie, who had been closely monitoring Lee, noticed Lee’s utter was waxing. She shared with our vet who came and said we better get a birthing stall ready. That afternoon Lee had her baby.

Mother and foal have been doing great. Lorie is the fourth foal born at EMES. This is a spunky, fast growing, predicting to be a challenging little filly.

Address

4661 Doe Hill Road
McDowell, VA
24458

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

540-396-4720

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