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Local rescue takes in blind horse, its donkey best friend from Florence flood zone

Posted by on Oct 7, 2018 in stories adopt | 7 comments

Local rescue takes in blind horse, its donkey best friend from Florence flood zone

Please watch, share, and thank you so much for your donations!   Click here to see the Channel 13 WLOS – ABC News story of Wonder the blind Mare and Bo the Donkey!   Click here for Wonder & Bo’s GoFundMe page!...

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Hoe Down, Hay Ride & BIG Smokehouse Dinner Saturday, Sept 29th, 2018!

Posted by on Sep 5, 2018 in News/Events | 0 comments

Hoe Down, Hay Ride & BIG Smokehouse Dinner Saturday, Sept 29th, 2018!

You don’t want to miss this year’s STAR Ranch Hoe Down, Hay Ride, & BIG Smokehouse Dinner!   Where:  Barn Star Events – Boyd’s Big (and beautiful) Red Barn. 2436 Jonathan Creek Rd, Waynesville, NC 28785   When:  Saturday, Sept 29th, 2018. Hay Rides start at 5pm then stay for the BIG Smokehouse Dinner!   What:  Hay Rides for all ages!  $5 adults and $2 kids (When’s the last time you and your sweetheart went on a hay ride together?) (Or have your children ever been on one?) Here’s your...

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2018 STAR Ranch Yard Sale – Stompin’ Grounds – June 2nd – Donations Needed!

Posted by on Jan 26, 2018 in News/Events | 0 comments

2018 STAR Ranch Yard Sale – Stompin’ Grounds – June 2nd – Donations Needed!

It’s not too soon to think about cleaning out the clutter for the STAR Ranch yard sale!   Last year was great and this year is going to be the biggest ever! Mark your calendars for June 2nd at the Stompin’ Grounds parking lot.   We’ll take any and all donations…Call and we’ll even pick up!  ...

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Community Calls for Tough Horse Theft Penalties

Posted by on Nov 3, 2016 in News/Events | 0 comments

Community Calls for Tough Horse Theft Penalties

Star Ranch stands up for stolen horses Bella and Romeo asking for the maximum prosecution. Read about it here. Bella & Romeo...

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A Song for Star Ranch

Posted by on Sep 24, 2016 in News/Events | 0 comments

A Song for Star Ranch

Last Thursday night (9/22/16) was quite successful for Star Ranch. We send out thanks to all who generously donated – you are helping us help the horses. As an homage to Star Ranch, Steve Widdon wrote a special song for the Thursday night fundraiser concert: HAY FOR THE HORSES (sung to the tune of “Beer for My Horses” by Toby Keith & Willie Nelson) written by Steve Widdon In Haywood County there’s a place called Rabbit Skin Where mistreated horses can find a friend I doesn’t matter what size or breed Star Ranch is there when a horse...

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Making Music for the Horses!

Posted by on Sep 19, 2016 in News/Events | 0 comments

Making Music for the Horses!

Join us for an evening of music, a silent auction and the famous “50/50 split the feed bucket!” Thursday, September 22 6:00-9:00pm Rendezvous Lounge Maggie Valley Inn (corner of Soco and Jonathon Creek roads) Help us help the new guy on the block, Clovis – – come on out and have fun in his stead!   For more information, call...

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First Annual Bingo Day!

Posted by on Aug 5, 2016 in News/Events | 0 comments

First Annual Bingo Day!

August 27, 2016 is our first Bingo Day at the American Legion behind Bogart’s restaurant on Main St, Waynesville NC.  See flyer for more information. $20 for 20 tickets $500 prize and $300 last game $5 box lunch Doors open at 12:30pm Games at 1:00pm Call Carol at 828-550-0798 to purchase your 20 games. See y’all there!...

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2016 Poker Run

Posted by on Aug 5, 2016 in News/Events | 0 comments

2016 Poker Run

September 17th is our 4th annual Poker Run leaving from the Maggie Valley Inn. See flyer for more information. Last bike out at 11:00am $250 purse for best hand Free pizza and one beer $20 per bike, $10 per rider Download the Rider application form HERE. Sponsors: please use this form Applications and your $100 check can be mailed to Star Ranch. See you in...

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Bittersweet

Posted by on Jun 14, 2016 in News/Events | Comments Off on Bittersweet

Bittersweet

Bittersweet. STAR Ranch says goodbye to our 4 resident Donkeys. They are on the way to a refuge for donkeys in Nashville, TN. A big thank you to Jeannie O’Connor and Donnie Haney for taking our precious cargo. Safe travels to you all and a big wish for a very happy life to our little...

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Welcome Little Man!

Posted by on Jun 14, 2016 in News/Events | Comments Off on Welcome Little Man!

Welcome Little Man!

On Saturday, we received our newest addition and he is sooooo cute! Little Man, STAR Ranch ‘ s newest resident mini horse will win your heart for sure. Farrier says Little Man will be just fine. His ligaments are stretched and contracted from walking so crooked. Hurtful, but what a great prognosis! Before and After (note crack to hair line and angulation).             Video of Little...

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