Kip was a horse-for-hire at a New York City riding stable which has since closed. He was rescued by a NYC resident who had ridden him there. She purchased Kip after she found out that he was suffering from a disease called EPM and was going to be sold at auction. At Cornell University College for Veterinary Medicine, she saw to the treatment for this condition before retiring him at the sanctuary. Kip spends his time with this pasture-mates, Spirit, Bandit & Inno.

Kip is fully sponsored by this same New York City supporter.