Supporting Rare Horses, Retired Tackies & Donkeys
Welcome to Stay Tacky, a little shop with a big purpose.
Here at Manzanita Farm in rural Georgia, we believe some animals are worth protecting simply because the world would be a poorer place without them.
We raise and work with Carolina Marsh Tackies, one of America’s rarest heritage horse breeds. These tough, intelligent, versatile horses are part of the history and culture of the Lowcountry, and preserving them means more than simply keeping horses on a farm. It means helping protect a breed for future generations.
Our work doesn’t stop with the horses currently in our pastures. Through our involvement with the Marsh Tacky Retirement Foundation, we also help provide a safety net for Marsh Tackies who are aging, retired, in need of rehabilitation, or simply need a place where they can be cared for with dignity.
That’s where Stay Tacky comes in.
Every shirt, sticker, mug, print, hat, or other item you purchase from this shop helps support that work. Proceeds go right back into the conservation and protection of Marsh Tacky horses, helping provide care for horses in need and supporting the continued preservation of this remarkable breed.
And because no farm is complete without a few donkeys, we also raise miniature donkeys here at Manzanita Farm. Our donkeys are part of farm life, but they also have important jobs. They participate in educational events, community programs, donkey walks, weddings, and other special gatherings where they have a remarkable ability to make people slow down, smile, and connect with an animal.
So when you shop Stay Tacky, you’re not just buying something with a horse or donkey on it.
You’re helping keep a rare American breed visible.
You’re helping give retired horses a softer landing.
You’re supporting the animals that teach, comfort, entertain, and bring people together.
And you’re becoming a small part of the effort to make sure these horses and their stories don’t disappear.
Thank you for helping us Stay Tacky.
Stay Tacky. Protect the rare. Care for the retired. Love the donkeys.
