A collection of photos celebrating beauty and spirit of the Blue Star Equiculture Draft Horse Sanctuary in Palmer, MA from photographer Cheryle St. Onge.
By Heather Marcus|Aug 29 2016|
Coffee By Design | Portland, Maine
Photo Credit : Katherine Keenan
Photographer Cheryle St. Onge relished the opportunity to capture the beauty and spirit of Blue Star Equiculture for our story in the September/October 2016 issue of Yankee Magazine. The important work at the farm as a sanctuary for Draft Horses is unparalleled. Volunteers and staff devote much time and effort to the care and love of these gentle hardworking giants. Please enjoy this bonus collection of photos that we were unable to fit into the print edition.
See the full feature, “The Promised Land,” in the September/October 2016 issue.
Rosie, one of many retired New York carriage horses, has found her final home at the farm. Photo Credit : Cheryle St. OngePiper, Merlin & Ben, three of the working horses who are such integral ambassadors to highlighting the work of the farm to the larger community. Photo Credit : Cheryle St. OngeA collection of halters hang in the barn. Photo Credit : Cheryle St. OngeRemix, one of several working Percherons on the farm. He arrived at the farm with his two brothers Mario & Alfie & sister Piper. Photo Credit : Cheryle St. OngeRosie, a Standardbred mare, is one of the oldest residents at Blue Star estimated to be in her mid to late 20s. She spent much of her life in Salisbury, Vermont and worked briefly as a racehorse, an Amish buggy horse and later a New York carriage horse before retiring to the farm in 2010. Sonny with his mother Feather, Penelope & Noodle. Photo Credit : Cheryle St. OngeFeather, a Percheron Mare, at rest. Photo Credit : Cheryle St. OngeSarah with her constant companion Romeo, a former champion racehorse, and later New York carriage horse before his retirement to the farm. Photo Credit : Cheryle St. OngeFoxy a 5 year old Shire is being rehabilitated on the farm and arrived with his 3 brothers Merlin, Tommy & Ben. Photo Credit : Cheryle St. OngePiper is a large dapple grey Percheron working on the farm with her 3 smaller brothers. Photo Credit : Cheryle St. OngePercheron Alfie & Shire Merlin soak up the warmth of the sun. Photo Credit : Cheryle St. Onge
The first time I saw a draft horse was at the Kentucky Horse Park. Their size is imposing, but their spirit is so sweet. And they run like the wind! I can also identify with the magnificent aroma that emanates from their neck, just below the jawbone. Very nicely written article that will bring new interest in these amazing animals and to Blue Star.
I was given your information from a client of mine,and said that you need volunteers. My daughter is 13 and loves animals especially horses. I was wondering if there were any opportunities for her to come and help even during the summer?
nice article
The first time I saw a draft horse was at the Kentucky Horse Park. Their size is imposing, but their spirit is so sweet. And they run like the wind! I can also identify with the magnificent aroma that emanates from their neck, just below the jawbone. Very nicely written article that will bring new interest in these amazing animals and to Blue Star.
I was given your information from a client of mine,and said that you need volunteers. My daughter is 13 and loves animals especially horses. I was wondering if there were any opportunities for her to come and help even during the summer?