Sanctuary Horses

The namesake of our rescue & sanctuary.  Jewel came to us in 2023 severely malnourished and yet still maintained her sweet disposition.  She was an Off the Track Thouroughbred who was approximately 21-25 years old.  Jewel passed away on 10/3/2024.  We were able to give her the happy ending that she deserved.  Her memory lives on in each horse that we rescue.

I am an approximately 14-year-old appendix horse, but I could be older. I am a gentle gelding and love my mares. I am actually Nutmeg's husband, so I was added to the Sanctuary list in January 2024.  I am getting treatment for my arthritis and ringbone here at Jewels of the Desert. I am very laid back and great with children. If you want to make me really happy, I love neck scratches! 

 I am 19-year-old Belgian Draft Horse and am enjoying my retirement. I am very gentle and love apples. I used to be an Amish work horse and was abandoned in a kill pen in Missouri. Fortunately, I was rescued and spent the past 5 years as a lesson horse here in Tucson. In October 2024, Jewels of the Desert brought me home so I can be spoiled, pampered, and fawned over in their sanctuary. I love being groomed and baths in the summertime 

My name was Odie (short for Odysseus because I had quite the long journey in life).  Jewels of the Desert brought me from Tolleson, AZ on January 4, 2025 and I passed away on January15, 2025.  Throughout my time at Jewels of the Desert, I recieved lots of love and treats to make up for the mistreatment and neglect that my owners inflicted on me.  I was loved and I mattered in my last days on Earth.