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Skip |
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BREED: Quarter Horse Gelding
AGE: 25 Years
COLOR: Sorrel
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"Skip" is a 25 year old Quarter horse gelding surrendered on August 10th. Skip had one owner for 18 years and was trail ridden all over the mountains. His owner died in 2003 and he has been living with cows ever since. Skip is now sharing a pasture with a donkey in one of our foster homes. He looks great for his age and seems to have a lot of spunk for an older horse. We'll update Skip's bio as we get to know him.
Update! Skip saw our veterinarian on August 22nd and was cleared for a test ride. We test rode him August 24th and he passed with flying colors. He needs a tune up before any serious riding but he accepted the saddle and bridle nicely and walked and trotted circles in both directions. He also let these little girls sit on him for a leisurely walk on a lead line. What a handsome, sweet old guy! Skip would be a great horse for anyone planning to do light arena work or trail work. He was trail ridden for many years before his prior owner died.
Skip's adoption fee is $250. |
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Coco |
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BREED: Quarter Horse Mare
AGE: 9 Years
COLOR: Sorrel
HEIGHT: 16 Hands |
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"Coco" is a very sweet girl who has been severely neglected and is absolutely emaciated. She was surrendered to us on July 12th and we will post updates on her progress. Coco is not adoptable yet as we need to have her evaluated by our veterinarian and get her up to a healthy weight, which will take time. She is a very pretty horse and will be absolutely beautiful in a few hundred pounds.
Coco had two terribly infected molars pulled on July 17th and is now able to eat again! She must have been in terrible pain because the infection was awful. Coco is now eating four times per day and we are soaking her feed in vegetable oil to help put weight on her. She is on antibiotics twice a day to help her mouth heal. She has had her hooves trimmed and has settled in to life in her foster home. She even follows her foster parents around the yard asking to be petted. She is a LOVE of a mare and will make a great horse when she is healthy. We'll update her progress as we go!
Coco will not be available for adoption until later this fall once she is up to a healthy weight.
Update! After a month of critical care Coco is gaining weight and feeling so much better. We owe huge thanks to Jammie Harlowe at Sunburst Stables (www.sunburststables.net) for allowing Coco access to wonderful grass and for helping with her feedings. It takes teamwork to rehab a horse this emaciated and we're fortunate to have a great neighbor willing to help. |
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Maddox |
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BREED: Arabian
AGE: 2 years
COLOR: Gray |
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"Maddox" is a 2 year old Arabian gelding who is almost old enough to be started under saddle. He is a sweet horse whose life was saved by an Animal Control officer who took him in as an emaciated foal and nursed him back to health. Maddox will stand nicely to be brushed and petted and will now load in a trailer like a champ. He will be a great horse for an experienced handler and doesn't seem to have a mean bone in his body.
Maddox's adoption fee is $500. |
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Abby |
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BREED: Quarter Horse
AGE: 3 Years
COLOR: Sorrel |
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Look at these "before" and "after" comparisons! |
Abby is a showhorse waiting to happen! She is a sweet girl who needs to be trained and will be quite a nice riding horse. She is low in the pecking order in her herd and is a really sweet girl, but she has issues with having her back feet handled and will need an experienced handler. Our farrier has taught her to stand for him but she is not yet child safe when it comes to picking up her back feet. Abby has wonderful conformation and would likely be a great show prospect. We are working with Abby in the round pen and she is making progress.
Abby's adoption fee is $500 - what a steal for her conformation. |
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Brownie |
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BREED: Appendix Quarter Horse
AGE: 4 Years
COLOR: Bay |
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In Training! |
Brownie is a big boy and has really filled out while in foster care. He looks like Big Brown! He should make a great horse with training. Brownie will stand to be haltered and enjoys being groomed. Brownie is dominant in a herd but loves people and enjoys his herdmates. He's a handsome devil!
We are working with Brownie and can now pick up and hold all 4 feet while he stands nicely.
Brownie is up to date on all vaccines/Coggins.
Update! Brownie is currently with a professional trainer in Summerfield and is doing great! He is walking and trotting under saddle and will start loping soon. He will need his adopter to follow up with training so that he doesn't forget all he has learned. Brownie's adoption fee is now $1000. What a great value for a healthy, gelded, vaccinated 4 year old trained horse! |
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Kit Kat |
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BREED: Quarter Horse / Arabian cross
AGE: 2 Years
COLOR: Bay |
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Kit Kat is like an oversized puppy - she will literally follow you around the field! She has learned the simple pleasures in life like having her mane and tail braided while in foster care. Kit Kat is a beautiful mover and loves to show off cantering across the pasture with her head and tail held high! She stands nicely for our farrier and loads easily.
Kit Kat's adoption fee is $500 - what a steal for this beauty!
Kit Kat would be a wonderful horse for a child or small adult once trained - she has a very sweet, gentle nature. |
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George |
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BREED: Donkey
AGE: 28 Years
COLOR: Gray and White |
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"George" is a 28 year old donkey who needs a new home. Donkeys can live to be 50 years old, so George has many good years left! George is a sweet, gentle old guy who will make a great pasture companion for any horse or donkey. |
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Sally and Boo |
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BREED: Miniature Donkeys
AGE: 18 Months / 15 Months
COLOR: Gray / White |
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Sally (female - gray) and Boo (gelded male - white) are registered miniature donkeys who were donated to our rescue by a wonderful family. They have never been abused or neglected, but their adoption fee will help us help other equines in need. Sally is 18 months old and Boo is 15 months old. They love adults and will follow you around for attention but are pushy around young children and dogs. They have been pastured with a horse and are now sharing a pasture with a donkey while in foster care. Sally and Boo will only be adopted out together and their joint adoption fee is $1500. |
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Hope and Handsome |
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BREED: Quarter Horse
AGE: 20 Years (?)
COLOR: Sorrel and White |
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Update! Hope and Handsome were adopted together and now have a wonderful family in Hurdle Mills, NC. We are SO happy for them!!!!! |
Hope and Handsome were surrendered on December 30th by an owner who could not care for them. They were emaciated but have gained over 100 pounds each and are now in a wonderful foster home. They have been vaccinated, had their teeth floated and hooves trimmed. They cannot be ridden but will make wonderful pets. They are gentle and trustworthy around children.
Hope and Handsome are inseparable and must be adopted together. Their adoption fee will be waived for the right home.
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Whisper |
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BREED: Quarter Horse Mare
AGE: 22 Years
COLOR: Bay |
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"Whisper" is a therapeutic riding horse at HorsePower and has put in her time as a therapy horse for children with disabilities. She now needs a home in which she will be loved and can do some light trail riding. If you are interested in meeting Whisper, please submit the adoption application above. She is not technically in our program but we are partnering with HorsePower to find Whisper a new home. |
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Scout |
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BREED: Leopard Appaloosa
AGE: 25-30 Years
COLOR: White and Brown |
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"Scout" is an elderly Appaloosa gelding that was surrendered on October 7th. He was extremely underweight but has flourished in his wonderful foster home. He is now at a healthy weight, fully vaccinated and has had his teeth floated and hooves trimmed. Scout is totally blind, so he would love to have a gentle horse or donkey companion (or maybe a mini) to follow around. |
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Dolly |
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BREED: Quarter Horse Mare
AGE: 20 Years
COLOR: Sorrel |
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"Dolly" was surrendered November 14th and has just moved in to her foster home. She is an easy keeper and is not underweight. She has been ridden extensively and was ridden Nov. 14th by an experienced rider, but because she has not been ridden much lately she needs a "tune up" by an experienced rider (or someone willing to take lessons on her) before she would be trustworthy for a green rider. Dolly is a sweet girl and loves attention! She'll make a great family horse. Dolly's adoption fee will be set once she has been fully vetted.
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BREED: Pony
AGE: 15 Years
COLOR: Brown and White |
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Gypsy is a 15 year old gelding pony whose owner does not have enough time for him. He has been ridden by children but has not been ridden lately, so he'll need a riding "tune up." |
