Yosemite Sam

Yosemite Sam

Foxtrotter Horse

Birthday
February 2006

A Little Bit About Me...
Sammy joined us through our Foster to Heal Program in partnership with Singing Whales Rescue in Hawaii. He arrived with fluid in his chest and serious hoof rotation in all four feet. Dr. Metcalf and our team have worked tirelessly to help him heal. Along the way, he fell for Maggie, and we fell for him! Transport back to Hawaii became tricky. So… we made it official and adopted Sammy!

MY RESCUE STORY
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CHARMING QUIRKS
Sammy’s a bit of a stage-five clinger. When his stall neighbor left, he jumped over the stall door just to be closer to him

Rescue Journey

Welcoming New Rescues to the Ranch

Two of the horses, Theodore and Picasso, are minis who had been rescued from an auction last month. They’ve been staying together at a property, and we’re thrilled to report that they’re in great shape! Theodore, a 2-year-old...

Yosemite Sam: New Year, New X-Ray

On January 2, Dr. Metcalf visited the Sanctuary to check in on our beloved Yosemite Sam’s hooves. With a fresh set of X-rays, we got a clear look at his progress—and the results are promising!

We Fostered & Then We Fell in Love

Yosemite Sam, or just Sammy to us, arrived in September 2024 through our Foster to Heal program. Rescued from auction by Singing Whales Rescue and Rehabilitation, he came to us for care before his planned move to a forever home.

Managing Cushing’s for Rosie, Wonder & Yosemite Sam

What Is Cushing’s Disease? Cushing’s disease—formally known as Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID)—is one of the most common endocrine disorders in older horses. Symptoms include delayed or incomplete shedding, abnormal hair growth, weight loss, and slower healing of wounds. Rosie’s...