“Sea Star is an equine paradise and healing place not only for the sanctuary herd, but for anyone fortunate enough to experience the loving, peaceful yet dynamic energy of the horses. It’s an unparalleled setting for the horses to thrive and for humans to grow in spirit.” – Thea, Pebble Beach, CA
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Our Mission
Sea Star Horse Sanctuary rescues, rehabilitates and provides lifetime sanctuary to ponies and horses at risk of needless slaughter, who are old and/or injured, or who have been abandoned with nowhere to go. All rescued horses receive the best of care and management throughout the remaining years of their lives.
Sea Star Horse Sanctuary seeks to improve the quality of life of the horses at its sanctuary by providing specialized nutrition, proper exercise and the highest standard of veterinary and holistic care.
Sea Star Horse Sanctuary provides members of the community with the unique benefit of equine-assisted learning and through its programs, fosters transformative relationships between humans and horses.
Who We Are
Founded by Sharon Regan in 2017, Sea Star Horse Sanctuary is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to providing exceptional care and lifetime sanctuary to abused, abandoned and neglected horses.
Located in California, the Central Coast sanctuary is a natural refuge inhabited by Monterey Pine, Monterey Cypress and Coast Live Oak trees amid maritime chaparral. In this place of elemental harmony, humans, horses, birds and wild animals converge on ancient native land.
We believe in nurturing the body, mind and soul of each horse in our loving care. We value each member of our horse family as they are. We don’t use our horses for any purpose, their work is done. We strive to cultivate “horse wholeness” by providing comprehensive veterinary care, specialized nutrition, natural training, connection-based grooming techniques and holistic care. We respect and honor the essence of the equine spirit.
EQUINE-ASSISTED LEARNING
Equine-Assisted Learning (EAL) is a powerful and effective approach to experiences with horses that transform and have a positive impact on individuals of all ages. Learning-based activities with horses nurture the physical body, creative mind, emotional and social behaviors that can be applied to all areas in life. Connecting with horses in this way fosters the development of empathy, confidence, well-being and mutual respect.
VOLUNTEERING
Volunteers contribute greatly to the care and well-being of our horse herd. Volunteers provide the horses with exercise, connection-based grooming and loving, human interaction and touch. They also provide valuable help with projects like event planning and fundraising.
We seek volunteers for a number of roles that require special skills and experience, such as grant and fund development, but at this time, we’re not recruiting volunteers for horse work.
If you’re interested in learning more about our volunteer needs, email us by clicking the button below:
Rescue
Our rescued horses come from abusive or neglectful backgrounds and adopted horses were abandoned
Rehabilitation
We provide state of the art therapies to help our horses heal and recover
Grooming
We use grooming as an opportunity for fostering a connection and developing trust with our horses
Exercise
Our horses flourish with regular exercise in their loving forever home
Some of the ways you can support Sea Star Horse Sanctuary:
Tour the Sanctuary
When you visit, you will recognize that this is a special place. Our sanctuary is home to amazing equines, each with a special story, and abundant wildlife.
Funding
Our growth can continue with foundations and grant funders that provide significant funds for specific projects that make life better for rescued horses, and aid us in helping people in need.
Planned Giving
By including Sea Star Horse Sanctuary in your trust, will or fund, you will support equine-assisted programs for people of all ages and provide an enriched life for rescued horses.
SHOP
When purchasing these custom-designed products, you support our efforts to provide loving, holistic care for formerly abused and abandoned horses as well as transformative experiences for humans.