We love seeing our adopted horses thriving in their forever homes! Here are a few of our success stories.
Jasmine (2024)
“In February of 2024 my family and I adopted Jasmine aka “Jazzy” from the Mardi Gras program after being on the market for a pasture buddy for one of our mares. I stumbled upon the Mardi Gras program on Facebook and on our local news. Decided to take a look at what was available. That’s when I laid eyes on Jasmine and a few others. At first I was a little hesitant as these horses come in with little to no information about them. However I decided it won’t hurt to take a look at her. Spoke with Ms. Rena after submitting and being approved on my application about what my needs were. She instantly got in contact with the volunteers and said Jasmine would be the better fit for my family and needs. We immediately arranged to come out and take a look at her so that we could assess her. Upon seeing her our hearts knew instantly she was to come home with us. She was thin and could see in her eyes the desire to be loved. She was scared, but still willing to let us get near. We sealed the deal and a few days later she was home with us. Let me just say I’m thankful for Ms. Rena and the Mardi Gras program for helping find these horses new forever homes. Jasmine has been such a blessing to our family. Not only is she the sweetest girl with a great personality, but also the best pasture buddy and my best friend. This girl now lives her life being spoiled and loved on every second we get. Listen to our cues and commands, safe around our younger kids which was a big must for us. Always the first to meet us at the gate for turn in at night. Loves to be groomed, but best of all loves my hugs and kisses. Did I mention she loves her belly. I’m forever grateful and consider ourselves fortunate to have Jazzy in our lives.” – Angelica
Tweety, Snoopy, Pepper & Sylvester (2025)
“Last year my mom shared to me via Facebook the La Humane Society Mardi Gras Horse Adoption Program. At first I wasn’t too sure if I’d be approved for horses as I had never personally owned any. But after filling out the application, they did vet reference and a couple of personal references to verify my ability to care and provide for them. Once approved, I picked out the 1st two that I wanted. Tweety-a TBD Gelded Chestnut QH on the older side but gentle and Snoopy-a teenaged Flea Bitten Gray 14h cutie that could be for an intermediate rider. I continued looking at the horses being posted and after a few days Pepper- a Gelded Black 15h horse that was used in lessons but could be spunky was still not adopted, so I put deposit on him too. Then on the last couple of days they added Slyvester-a younger Gelded Bay 15h to be trained but in your pocket kind of horse so I snatched him up also.
When they were ready to come home, we traveled the 4 hour trip to pick my new babies up. Let me tell you, they stole my heart from the jump. Each having their own personality, quirks, and abilities. We loaded them up and got them home. From the moment they exited the trailer it was like they knew they were home and that they were gonna be a herd. The vet came out that 1st week and we were able to verify they were all healthy and had no issues.
Tweety, my old guy, I don’t ride him because I feel like this his is time to relax and be happy. He does just that. He loves pets and he loves the 17 acres he gets to roam between meals. They were spot on with him as when I did get on him the few times, he was extremely gentle and easy going. Snoopy and Pepper were both aged to be in their teens and that was pretty accurate as well. Snoopy is also what I’d consider an in your pocket kind of horse and a beginner friendly horse. He actually loves small children and is happy to stand still for pets and loves from them. She was said to be spunky and very much is until she gets to know you then she’s also an extremely sweet horse. Slyvester was my last pick, we were told he was on the younger side but later found out that he was actually closer to 3 instead of 6 or 7. I was actually happy about that because he had no real training so that gave us the opportunity to start from scratch with him.
We have now had these 4 horses for almost a year and I can truly say that I do not know who needed who more! These horses make me smile every single day. I am so thankful the Humane Society of Louisiana helps the horses find loving homes and I hope they continue to get the adopters they need for these horses. I will continue to support this cause as long as I’m able to and can’t wait to see the beautiful horses they have in 2026!”
Luna (2020)
I adopted Luna, formerly named Banana, in 2020 and she has completely changed my life for the better. She had clearly had minimal handling and was uncertain about whether humans, particularly this human, were worth her time. We spent many hours together getting to know each other, learning to walk on a lead and through a gate safely, grazing together on the river levee. I spent the first three months teaching her voice commands and signs on the ground and thankfully found a wonderful trainer who helped me become the person she needed me to be. Early in the process, I resolved that if I was going to ask her to be calm, I needed to become calm which spurred my own growth path of meditation and stress reduction.
I started her under saddle in June of 2020 and all our ground work started to pay off. I learned to listen to her opinions (soft leg, even softer hands) and figured out that she had stomach ulcers, took her unshod and hired an amazing chiropractor and body worker to help her heal.
Six years later, she whinnies to me when she hears my car and will choose to spend time with me in the pasture. She’s a big fan of bum scratches and will twerk up to me demanding them as well as showing me all the other bits that need scritches (ears and withers are favorites).
She is incredibly athletic and loves to jump and go on trail rides. She particularly likes a stop at Abita Brew Pub to give all the kids nose to fist bumps. She sassy, funny, smart and sweet all in equal measure and I absolutely cannot imagine my life without my best friend.
Jazz (2020) & Copper (2022)
I’m so thankful for our two Mardi Gras parade horses, Jazz and Copper. We adopted Jazz in 2020, right at the beginning of the Covid shutdown! Then in 2022, we adopted Copper. Both of them are total sweethearts and fit right in with our other horse, Elvis. Jazz is a character and an attention hog for sure. He loves a good brushing and if I try to brush the other horses, he hangs his head over their back to get my attention. Jazz loves to tag along when I go for a walk and he is always the first one in the stall for breakfast! And, even if we are late with breakfast, he never gives up on us! Copper is just happy to be here. He is content at the bottom of the horse hierarchy and never makes a fuss. He did sneak out and visit our neighbor’s deer feeder a couple of times when our electric fence was out after a storm. They sent us Copper’s mug shot that their game camera caught and we got that fence repaired right away! We don’t ride much these days, but we just love having the horses around because on the worst of days they always bring a smile to our face and peace to our souls!
Mardi Gras Horse Adoption Program 