THE SILVER HORSE HERD

Meet the Herd

The Silver Horse herd is a group of rescued and rehomed horses who work alongside Sara Fancy in Horse Constellation events and private sessions. Each horse brings a unique background and energetic presence to the field, contributing to the depth and precision of the healing work.

Since 2008, Sara has been developing Horse Constellation work, integrating traditional Family Constellation principles with the embodied intelligence of horses. The herd includes both mares and geldings, each with a story of resilience and transformation.

As of 2025, the active herd includes: Diva, Ruby, Pretty Boy (Jupiter), Corazon, and Papi.

In September 2023, Papi joined the herd (he arrived as “Apollo,” but the name was changed soon after). In February 2025, we said goodbye to Meiji, a wise and powerful presence in the field, who passed at approximately 27 years old.

We also honor the memory of Silver and Jackie, longtime companions who lived out their final years at Silver Horse supporting others in their healing. Silver, the namesake of Silver Horse Retreat, passed in November 2019. Jackie followed in May 2020. Their generosity and medicine live on in the legacy of this work.

We remember Hank, Laydee, and all those who came before with deep gratitude.

The Mares

The mares of Silver Horse are survivors of the Premarin industry and other harsh conditions. Each carries a story of recovery, transformation, and contribution to the healing field of Horse Constellation work.

Diva
Diva was one of the thousands of foals discarded by the Premarin industry after sales dropped in 2003 due to a study linking the drug to breast cancer and heart disease. She was very sickly when I adopted her in 2005 from The Animali Farm. With the right care and supplementation, she grew into a strong, healthy, and deeply attuned horse. She is a gentle, loving mare and an extraordinary dancer who actively participates in Horse Constellations.

Ruby
Ruby came from a family who found her too much horse to handle. Like most Premarin mares, she had minimal training and had to be taught basic skills like lifting her feet. Over time, Ruby transformed into a steady, intelligent mare with a strong interest in people. She consistently shows up for Constellation work and is now retired from riding. She and Jupiter (Pretty Boy) are bonded and inseparable.

Corazon
Corazon, a mustang mare, arrived in 2015 after being handled roughly in a previous situation. It took years for her to decompress and feel safe again. She now fully participates in Horse Constellations, with grace and confidence. She has a heart-shaped marking on her forehead and lives up to her name.

Meiji (RIP 2025)
Meiji was a spotted leopard Appaloosa rescued from a feedlot in Washington in 2018. With the support of donors, she came to Silver Horse and became a powerful and intuitive presence in the herd. She contributed deeply to Constellation work until her peaceful passing in February 2025 at approximately 27 years old. Meiji’s wisdom continues to echo in the field.

Jackie (RIP 2020)
Jackie was adopted in 2005 from The Animali Farm. She was grounded, intelligent, and psychic. She worked beautifully with children, especially during our kids' programs in Topanga, and brought calm to sessions with autistic clients. In 2014, she traveled with me to a women's prison, where she stood still while inmates swarmed to touch her. Jackie passed in 2020 and is deeply missed.

Laydee (RIP 2017)
Laydee arrived in 2007 from Canada. At 18, she could no longer produce foals for the Premarin industry and was on her way to slaughter. I adopted her on impulse, and she became a part of the herd. Laydee passed on March 21, 2017. Her presence is honored in a letter and a song written especially for her.

The Geldings

Silver (RIP 2019)
Silver was my first horse, adopted in 2001. Originally named Yo-Yo, I changed his name to Silver, and together we founded Silver Horse Healing Ranch—later renamed Silver Horse Retreat when we moved from Topanga in 2014. I owe everything to him. Silver was the original “dancing horse,” and the reason I began this work. He helped hundreds—perhaps thousands—of people heal from trauma and depression.

Silver passed on November 23, 2019, at 35½ years old, after 17 years by my side. His legacy lives on in all that I do. You can read more about our journey in my book Horse Constellations.

Hank (RIP 2017)
Hank was adopted in 2008 from El Dustberry, a facility I used to manage. A tall chestnut Thoroughbred and former jumping school horse, Hank had severely damaged feet and was in poor condition when he came to me. With time, care, and love, he transformed into a gentle riding horse for our children’s programs.

Hank passed on February 13, 2017. After his passing, I wrote a blog, a song, and a book—Hank the Therapy Horse—which tells the story of his journey from broken jumper to enlightened therapy horse.

Jupiter (formerly Pretty Boy)
Jupiter, originally named Shorty and later Pretty Boy, was adopted in 2009 after his former owner—my neighbor in Topanga Canyon—no longer wanted him. He officially became "Jupiter" in 2022, a name that suits his majesty and warmth.

Now in his 30s, Jupiter was retired from riding in 2015. He played a prominent role in our shamanic dance programs and continues to thrive among the herd. Being with the mares is his great joy.

Papi
Papi, a young mustang gelding, joined the herd in September 2023. Formerly known as Apollo, he came to me through Angelica—a former volunteer and now the founder of Anahata Sanctuary in Malibu. When I heard his story—that no one wanted him—I chose to welcome him into the Silver Horse herd.

At six years old, Papi is affectionate, curious, and unusually interested in people. He often greets visitors by breathing into their noses—a tender, heart-opening gesture. Through a community fundraiser, we raised the support needed for his adoption and early care. I'm excited to discover Papi’s gifts as he settles into his new role.