Southern Maryland Equine Miracles

09/19/2026

Artwork by Ava, supports our rescues Irish Kath and Valenti Stride. All items custom, one of a kind original art. On sale now at the Charles Co. Fair or post in comments below if you would like to purchase.
Prices, size and descriptons below in picture comments.

09/18/2026

We are here at the Charles County Fair today and tomorrow. Come see us! We have some nice items for sale. We are also selling Raffle tickets for a beautiful custom made, Maryland Bling, Black Leather Show Halter and lead. $5 per ticket.
100% proceeds goes to help with our feed/hay costs. We are located behind the bleachers in front of the Fair office.

Great seeing our friends Kim Gladwell & Jack Welch and the other Fair Staff who are all so nice and great to work with!

09/18/2026

We appreciate those who are interested in adoption. Please check our website to see which rescues are currently available for adoption or in need of an on-site foster or monthly sponsors.

Hank is seeking monthly sponsors to help for his sanctuary senior care.
Nikki is seeking a monthly sponsor or an on-site foster/lease opportunity.
Stride and Irish Kath are loving their bonded pair foster home!
Our sweet little goat, Tinkerbell is growing and healing from her neglect and seeking a monthly sponsor to help wt her rehabilitation costs.

We are beyond happy to announce that Colonel Maximillion, Chief and Tator Tot have APPROVED ADOPTION homes. Stay tuned for more happy updates on these three very lucky rescues!

These adoption mark 35 successul soft landing forever adoption placement since our rescue began in 2018!

Thank you to all of our supporters who made these miracles possible for our rescues.

Rescue, Rehabilitate, and love. our goal is to find new homes for these amazing animals. We are a nonprofit horse rescue and we need your donations.

09/17/2026

How can you help your horse with the annoying flies and help other horses at the same time?
It's easy! - You can place an order with Charlie's Fly Spray! https://charleesflyspray.com

We love their products because they truly WORK and are formulated with ingredients derived from nature. This pesticide-free spray delivers effective, long-lasting fly protection while being safer for humans and animals alike!
One bottle goes a long way because it lasts longer and it smells great! We notice the bottle spray doesn't clog up like other products!

Thank you Charlie's for your referral program!
With each order, Charlie's will donate 10% to our mission!

It's simple, just include the code ( MEL10OFF ) to your order and SMEM will receive a percentage that will be used for our rescue mission!

09/13/2026

We want to share some interesting facts about our rescues.

We have several special needs horses. Two in particular are Hank and Nikki, whom are bonded pasture friends.

Hank is estimated to be 35 to 40 yrs of age. Due to his age and previous neglect, his teeth are in poor condition and chewing grass and hay is difficult for him.

Nikki is estimated to be about 15 years old and suffers from insulin resistance. For that reason, she needs to be on a dry lot and her time on grass strictly limited.

Both horses do get turnout time in the grassy field here, but it's usually late at night when it's cooler and for very short periods of time.

Hank gets soaked hay pellets several times a day and all the soaked feed he can handle. Nikki is on a strict low starch grain. Sugar intake is carefully watched.

Both are favorites of everyone who comes to visit them as they are very loving and happy to be living their life out together.

We posted signs on roadside fences that state, "please do not feed the animals". We know well meaning people think the horses may be hungry and throw whole carrots, apples and even candy bars out in the pasture, not realizing these items can be choking hazards.

We do appreciate people who are concerned and understand that they may not be aware of the horses conditions and the need for them to be on a dry lot with little grass and restricted treats.

09/11/2026

We are asking for help to cover our hay cost! We have seven rescue horses and one rescue goat who need the wonderful hay we just had delivered last week. $800 is our current bill due. As you can see, the hay is currently being enjoyed by Max, Tinkerbell, Hank, Nikki, Tator Tot, Chief, Stride and Kath.
Please consider a donation towards our hay bill. No amount is too small and all donations are much appreciated!

08/26/2026

Thank you Zara for working with Chief. He seemed to enjoy his very first bathing and grooming session. Chief is estimated at 4 to 5 year old, welch cross mix pony who has had little human handling. When he arrived to SMEM we mistakenly thought he was a large mini. After a quick growth spurt this summer we realized he was NOT a mini.
With the help of our experienced volunteers, we will continue the ground work training he requires before he is available for adoption.
Stay tuned for updates on this handsome young gelding.