Who We Are

Our story begins with a sweet old quarter horse named Casper. Casper's legacy is a commitment to consistent, quality care for horses in need of a loving, life-long home. We are an all-volunteer, non-profit organization led by people who love horses and believe that horses enrich lives. Our herd has a wonderful home on a twelve-acre parcel nestled between Descanso and Pine Valley in San Diego's East County.

Our horses have come to Horses of Tir Na Nog from a variety of sources. Several were PMU foals/mares from Canada, one is a BLM mustang, others were riding horses, and one was a racehorse. All of our horses serve the important role of "ambassadors," regardless of their ability to be ridden. We invite you to meet our herd here on our WEB Site. Some of their stories will tug at your heart strings. As you get to know our herd, we hope that you will join us in celebrating the unique qualities of each horse. It is the special character of each member of our herd that motivates us on a daily basis.

There are many philosophies when it comes to horses and their care. Our goal is to keep our horses as healthy as possible given their age and physical conditions. We cannot turn back the hands of time for our older herd members, nor can we cure every condition that ails them. Through regular veterinary care, sound nutrition, and thoughtful overall management we strive to ensure a high quality of life. In addition, through behavior management efforts we strive for "happy" horses, with low stress levels.

In order to continue to grow, we need help. We need volunteers to help with horse care and ranch chores, donors to provide financial support, and volunteers to help us develop all facets of our fledgling organization. If you share our passion for providing horses with loving, quality care, and have time to share, we would love to have you join our team.

Welcome to Horses of Tir Na Nog. We hope that you will enjoy the time you spend with our herd.