
The equines shown on this page are available for adoption. The first step in the adoption process is to fill out an Adoption Application. If your application is approved, we will follow up with a barn visit to check on the physical environment in which you intend to keep the equine.
Our primary goal is to match an equine with the most appropriate person. We do not operate on a "first come, first served" basis.
Adoption fees will vary and are determined at the time of adoption. The fees are based upon an equine's age, condition, level of training and other factors determined by our Board of Directors. Our goal here is to make the adoption affordable, but we do need to be able to take in some funds to help us continue our mission.
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Grace
Thoroughbred Mare
15.2 hands, 9 years old
(Southern Wisconsin)
Grace's owner was moving out of state and did not with to take her along
• Horsenality: Right brain introvert
• Off the track as a 3 year old due to illness (pneumonia)
• Very athletic, beautiful mover
• Friendly and polite
• Confidence has improved tremendously
• Working on: The Seven Games under saddle
Cimarron & Chisholm
BLM Mustang Geldings
15 + hands, 19 years old
(Southern Wisconsin)
Cimarron & Chisholm were heading for slaughter. They were still untamed and their owners lost their farm.
• Horsenality: Cimarron: Left-brain introvert
• Chisholm: Displays in all four quadrants
• Have accepted humans
• Have permanent damage to their skulls and hide due to halters left on during growth
• Must be adopted together
• Working on: Their confidence in humans
Penny
Mini Mare
8-10 years old
(Southern Wisconsin)
Penny is from the large surrender of 2008. Her filly, Peanut was at her side and she was pregnant with The Boss.
• Horsenality: Left brain introvert
• Is dominant in the herd
• Has become accepting of all we ask
• Working on: The Seven Games
The Captain
Shetland-type Pony Gelding
7-9 years old
Captain was the most dominant stallion in the large surrender of 2008.
• Horsenality: Right brain extrovert/introvert
• Accepts the halter
• Follows a feel
• Excellent mover, quite flashy
• Working on: Continued acceptance of humans
Blaze
Pony Gelding
7-9 years old
Blaze was
one of the dominant stallions in the large surrender of 2008.
• Horsenality: Displays in all 4 quadrants
• Accepts the halter
• Follows a feel
• Stunning color
• Working on: Continued acceptance of humans
Rusty
Mini Gelding
4-6 years old
Rusty was part of the large surrender of 2008. He was part of the large bachelor stallion band.
• Horsenality: Right brain extrovert
• Can be curious
• Accepts haltering in a small area
• Working on: Confidence in humans
Flicka
Mini Mare
7 years old
Flicka was part of the large surrender of 2008. Her colt, Casper was at her side.
• Horsenality: Right brain introvert
• Can be curious and brave
• Low in herd dominance
• Sweet
• Working on: Confidence in humans
Lashes
Mule Pony Stud
4 years old
Lashes was at his mother Cookie's side when we accepted the large surrender of 2008.
• Horsenalilty: Extrovert, mainly left brain
• Skeptical of humans
• Very playful
• Does well with driving game at liberty
• Working on: Accepting humans so he can be gelded
Rio
Mule Stud
14 hands, 6 years old
Rio is from the large surrender of 2008.
• Horsenality: Extreme right brain introvert
• Highly skeptical of humans
• Very flashy mover
• Does well with driving game at liberty
• Working on: Accepting humans so he can be gelded
Tommy
Mule Pony Gelding
8 years old
Tommy's owner could not catch him, so he chased Tommy with a whip. Tom's feet had not been trimmed in 3 years and he was quite crippled. (from Northern Wisconsin
• Horsenality: Right Brain Extrovert
• Curious, but easily frightened
• Sweet temperament
• Now completely sound
• Low in herd dominance
• Must be adopted with Popcorn Charlie
• Working on: Accepting humans so he can be gelded
•Tommy's feet at intake:

Jet
Jet was severely underweight. His owner could not afford to feed him the senior feed he required. The vet deemed him a "nut job". His owner had made an appointment for him to be euthanized, but called us to see if we could save him.
(Southern Wisconsin)
• Horsenality: Left brain extrovert- a lot of personality here!
• Requires senior feed
• Excellent shape for his age
• Low in herd dominance
• Trail ridden
• Working on: staying calm at feeding time!
Scout
Pony Stallion
Approximately 20 years old
Scout is from the biggest large animal surrender in Rock County, WI history. 32 feral horses became our responsibility the summer of 2008.
• Horsenality: Right brain extrovert
• Limited Vision
• Must be gelded before adoption
• Low in herd dominance
• Working on: accepting humans
Ella
Arabian Mare
14 hands, 18 years old
Ella's aged owner could no longer care for her. He had actually dug her grave and was planning to shoot her when we contacted him.
(Northern Wisconsin)
• Horsenality: Right brain introvert
• Permanent mark from halter left on for years
• Sweet temperament
• Low in herd dominance
• Trail ridden
• Working on: improving self-confidence
Hobbs
Pony Gelding
3 years old
Hobbs' mother, Lady, came to us in the large surrender of feral equines in 2008. She was a BLM mustang, and gave birth to Hobbs the following spring, when she was 32 years old. Hobbs was handled daily and was highly confident in humans until his hospitalizations.
• Horsenality: Right brain extrovert
• Very sweet temperament
• Has had two stays at Vet Hospital due to colic
• Will require vigilant owner regarding health
• Low in herd dominance
• Working on: regaining confidence in humans after rough handling at the equine hospital
Frosty
Appaloosa Mare
15 hands, 15 years old
Frosty's owner could not keep her
because of the mare's diminished
vision. Frosty's sight might have been
preserved if her owner had continued
treatment recommended by the vet.
(Southern Wisconsin)
• Horsenality: Left brain introvert
• Loves attention, grooming and
treats
• Can see only shadows and
movement
• Her eyes are comfortable now
due to acupuncture and Chinese
herb treatment
• Appreciates being near other
horses, but is content in her own
secure pen
• Working on: Working on: respecting requests
from humans
Willow
Tennessee Walking Horse Mare
15 hands, 19 years old
Willow's owner no longer wanted her because she had become "impossible" to load in a trailer. After a few short sessions of Natural Horsemanship, Willow was completely comfortable loading and staying calmly in a trailer.
• Horsenality: Right brain extrovert
• Was ridden extensively on trails
• Can be "snorty" and reactive
• Polite and respectful to humans
• Very smooth gait
• Low in herd dominance
• Working on: increasing self-confidence
• Willow comfortable in the trailer:
Lakota
Paint Mare
14 hands, 20 years old
Lakota was a trail horse at a summer camp. She developed breathing problems, but the people at the camp did not call the vet. She lost a considerable amount of weight and they just wanted to be rid of her.
(Northern Wisconsin)
• Horsenality: Right brain introvert
• Shy, but appreciative of any attention
• Has heaves, but has only required one round of medication
• Must be fed clean or wet down hay
• Must be kept outside (with a shelter)
• Low in herd dominance
• Working on: gaining a bit more weight
Romeo
Quarterhorse Gelding
15-2 hands, 20 years old
Romeo's owner could no longer afford to keep him. When came to us it appeared someone tried to clean his sheath, but ended up giving him a bad chemical burn. He has recovered.
(Southern Wisconsin)
• Horsenality: introvert
• Very kind and respectful to people
• Has been trail ridden
• Gets along well with other equines
• Likes attention from people
• Low in herd dominance
• Working on: Working on: learning The 7 Games
Shadow
Appaloosa Gelding
15 hands, 20 years old
Shadow's owner lost her farm and tried
very hard to find him a home. Shadow
was born on her farm and she loves and
misses him.
(Southern Wisconsin)
• Horsenality: Left brain
introvert
• Nothing much rattles this boy
• Has a lot of self-confidence
• Has had some shoulder
problems, needs to be evaluated
for riding
• Gets along well with other
equines
• Working on: respecting the
human's space
Popcorn Charlie
Mule Pony Gelding
3 years old
Popcorn Charlie was a gift who could never find a friend in his herd. His owner loved him enough to try to find him a home where he would have a friend... and he does!
• Horsenality: Left brain introvert
• Loves to play mule games with Tommy - must be adopted together
• Likes attention
• Shows "crabby ears", but isn't usually crabby
• Very smooth gait
• Working on: Working on: "crabby ears"
Cody
Miniature Horse Gelding
4 years old
Cody's owner could no longer afford to pay for his board, but she wanted his future to be safe so she chose our rescue instead of trying to sell him.
• Horsenality: Left brain introvert
• Likes attention, being groomed and rubbed
• Is a class A mini
• Has blue eyes
• Working on: The 7 games
Raya
Quarter Horse Mare
15 hands, 4 years old
Raya was a part of a 116 horse seizure in Arkansas in December of 2010. Even then she was friendly to people despite the horrible neglect she had suffered.
• Horsenality: Left brain introvert
• Unusual dun coloring with zebra stripes on legs
• Very friendly
• Lanky, thoroughbred type build
• Working on: respecting the human's space
Galena
Quarter Horse Mare
14-2 hands, 4 years old
Galena was a part of a 116 equine seizure in Arkansas in December, 2010. She Had an injury to a hind leg, but seems fully recovered.
• Horsenality: Right brain introvert
• Develops a strong bond with humans she likes
• Low in herd dominance
• Is recovering from large cracks in front hooves
• Working on: The 7 Games
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