Hills of Gold Equine Retirement Sanctuary

Meet Diamond, a beautiful 25-year-old horse with a gentle spirit. Recently, her former owner reached out to Hills of Gold Equine Retirement Sanctuary with a heartbreaking request: to help put her down, because she has loved Diamond for 20 years and couldn't bring herself to do it.

At Hills of Gold ERS we are not ready to give up on Diamond just yet. With medication and a special diet her condition could be managed and her pain relieved. We believe she deserves a chance to recover, don't you?

Diamond’s Struggle

Diamond suffers from Cushing’s Disease, which has caused painful bouts of laminitis. This condition makes it hard for her to walk and move without discomfort. While some might see this as the end of the road, we see hope.

With proper medication for pain relief and treatment to help regulate her condition, Diamond can stabilize, heal, and return to a more normal and comfortable life. We’ve seen it happen before with Leo, and we believe Diamond deserves the same chance.

How You Can Help

Caring for a horse with special medical needs is costly. Your donations will go directly toward:

Pain medication to ease her suffering from laminitis

Cushing’s medication to regulate her condition and support her body

Daily care, feed, and farrier support to keep her comfortable as she recovers

Ongoing veterinary oversight to monitor her progress

Every dollar helps us fight for Diamond’s life and give her the golden years she so deserves.

Why It Matters

Diamond’s story is not just about one horse—it’s about compassion, hope, and refusing to give up too soon. At Hills of Gold Equine Retirement Sanctuary, we are committed to standing up for horses like Diamond who just need a little extra help to keep going.

We believe Diamond’s best days are still ahead of her. With your support, we can make sure she doesn’t just survive—but thrives.

Please consider donating and sharing Diamond’s story. Together, we can give her the gift of time, love, and peace.

Dear friends, family, and compassionate animal lovers,

We need your help.

One of our beloved horses at Hills of Gold Equine Retirement Sanctuary was bitten on the nose by a rattlesnake. The injury is severe, and she’s currently receiving emergency veterinary care. Between the intensive treatments, medication and follow-up support, her medical bills are rapidly climbing — and we can’t do this alone.

Why This Horse Matters

She is more than “just a horse.” Like all of the animals at our sanctuary, she’s a treasured soul who came to us after a life of hard work and service. At Hills of Gold, we provide a peaceful, loving home for retired, elderly horses who deserve comfort, dignity, and kindness in their final years.

We specialize in caring for horses that are too old to be ridden, too injured to be adopted, or too costly for others to keep. This sanctuary is their forever home, and our team is committed to giving them the love and care they’ve always deserved.

How You Can Help

Right now, this beautiful girl needs lifesaving support. Her nose is dangerously swollen, and she’s in a lot of pain. We’re doing everything in our power to stabilize her, but the vet costs are overwhelming for a small nonprofit like ours.

Your donation — no matter the amount — will go directly to her medical care.

Here’s what your contribution could help cover:

Emergency treatment

Supportive Care

Medications, IV fluids, and pain management

Follow-up visits and recovery therapy

About Hills of Gold

We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit sanctuary based in California, dedicated to giving horses a soft place to land after years of service. Learn more about us and meet our residents at www.hillsofgolders.org.

With your help, we can give this sweet horse a second chance — and continue protecting the lives of others like her.

Thank you for being a part of our herd. ❤️

With gratitude,

The Hills of Gold Equine Retirement Sanctuary Team