Starry Skies
Equine Rescue and Sanctuary
ELSA
Elsa is a draft mule estimated to be a 2005 model. She is roughly 16.2hh and thick. Besides having worn down teeth (does best having some grain, though she can eat hay too), she is in good physical shape with no known soundness or health issues.
Elsa was supposedly a pack mule out west and came to us from Colorado. She is wary of people, though once caught leads and ties and picks up her feet. She is not used to having a rider, but could be started under saddle by an intermediate rider. She will carry a saddle OK and has decent ground manners. Pack animals are typically easy to start under saddle.
Adoption Fee: $1250
Annie
Annie is a 2005 standardbred mare (Ann's Winn'n Design). She stands just a hair over 15hh and has a nice solid build and good feet.
Besides some mild stiffness/arthritic changes in her front left pastern, she is sound with no medical issues or vices.
Annie is sweet, easy to catch, and has that good cooperative standardbred temperament. She is not spooky or reactive. Annie is broke to ride and drive. Under saddle, she's a bit lazy, but not resistant.
Annie likes trails and will ride out alone. She doesn't have any fancy buttons under saddle, but will go where you say and is safe. With more training, she could likely do local shows, 4h, etc. As she is now, a beginner rider could easily use her for trails.
Adoption Fee: $1750
ROZ
Roz is a beautiful PercheronX mare who is just about 16hh, and estimated to be a 2007 model.
She does have some arthritis in her front left, but with an appropriate job (no high impact work like tall jumps or barrel racing) it should not bother her.
Roz is a very sweet and friendly mare who enjoys attention. She is easy to catch lead load tie etc. Roz is broke to ride and drive, and under saddle is a bit lazy, but not bad. She has a nice comfy trot and will ride out alone.
Roz is best suited for an advanced beginner rider. She is not spooky, reactive, or difficult.
Adoption Fee: $2500
Russel
Russel is a handsome standardbred gelding (Jo's Harley) who is a 2002 model. He stands just over 15.1hh.
Russel is blind in his right eye, but this does not seem to bother him much. He also has some mild front right arthritis. It does not limit him.
This guy is SO sweet and SO gentle. He is safe for all levels of riders and would make a great family horse.
Russel enjoys riding around and does a good job keeping his cargo safe.
Adoption Fee: $2000
Sulley
Sulley is a striking, handsome pony gelding. He stands at 13.2hh and is estimated to be 7-8 years old.
Sulley has no injuries or soundness issues.
Sulley is a FANCY little fellow. He may be a morgan cross, or hackney cross - whatever it is, he is a beautiful mover.
He is a sensitive type, that can be reactive if startled. That said, we haven't seen him rear/buck/bolt etc.
He is green under saddle, but will w/t/c and pop small crossrails. He loves to jump and has the aptitude to become a hunter type pony with training.
Intermediate+ rider recommended.
Adoption Fee: $2500
MATER
Mater is a 2012 Belgian gelding standing 18hh. He is a big boy!
Mater is friendly, easy to catch, and ties/loads/etc with ease. He enjoys attention and grooming.
Mater is broke to ride and drive. Under saddle, he is on the lazy side but will walk and trot, go down the trail, etc. He has the cutest little jog!
He has no known health issues or limitations.
Mater does require stocks for trimming. He does not like his feet handled outside of using the stocks. In the stocks, he is totally fine, but outside of them, he gets too anxious. Therefore, his adoptive home must have stocks available to them.
Adoption Fee: $3000
Indy
Indy is full of potential! He will be 2 in spring 2025. We were told he is Dutch Harness Horse X Saddlebred (specifically, we were told his sire is a son of Dondersteen and his dam is Thundergun, if that means something to you!).
He is a big boy and will be tall.
No health issues we know of, growing like a weed. He is quite friendly, likes treats, and leads and ties. Lunged very lightly - enough to know he is an absolutely beautiful mover, and can trot and canter. This guy will be a super dressage or jumping horse one day.
Basically this guy is a amazing blank slate for someone who wants a really nice training project.
Adoption Fee: $2000
Liberty
Liberty is a 2000 QH mare who stands about 14.3hh. She is extremely sweet and quiet and loves grooming and attention.
Liberty has an arthritic knee that limits her to light work. She loves to work but her knee only bends so much, so helping keep her work to easy stuff is best. She would be a great kid's first horse.
Under saddle, Liberty is super well broke. W/T/C, neck reins, pivots, etc.
Liberty does need to be saddled in a specific way to help her. She probably has some trauma around rough saddling. Once the saddle is on, she has no issues.
Adoption Fee: $750
Nick
Nick is a very handsome Belgian draft horse gelding who stands at 16.3hh. He is approximately 20 years old. He is overall very healthy, but does have an old abscess that has just about grown out and has some arthritis. He is sound though and in good shape.
Nick is best suited as a light trail horse, pasture ornament, or could be trained for more! He is ridable and will ride around OK. He can be pushy on the ground and benefits from a solid handler.
Adoption Fee: $2000
Molly
Molly is a solid, tank of a Haflinger mare who stands 13.2/13.3hh. She is approximately 12 years old. Molly is sound with zero known medical or soundness issues.
Molly is friendly, easy to catch. She can be pushy at times. She is not spooky in the slightest.
Molly is ridable and we have ridden her a bit. She takes the saddle and bridle well, stands to mount. She will go, walk/trot/canter without buck or rear. She is quite green and will need a intermediate+ rider to continue her education. She is not currently suited to beginners. She will steer/stop but this is still a work in progress.
Adoption fee: 2000
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Picket
Elsa is a mule estimated to be a 2006 model. She is roughly 16.1hh. Picket has no known soundness or health issues.
Picket was supposedly a pack mule out west and came to us from Colorado. She is wary of people, though once caught leads and ties and picks up her feet.
We have ridden her, and while she doesn't understand it super well she was tolerant. An intermediate rider working with a trainer could finish her out!
Adoption Fee: $1250
Boo
Boo is a 2010 Hackney pony mare standing 12.3hh. Boo is sound and healthy but is blind in her left eye. As a result, she can be wary to catch and prefers gentle handlers.
Boo is broke to ride and drive. Under saddle she will walk trot canter around nicely. She loves attention from kids and is well broke according to the kids who have ridden her.
Gets along with all horses and other farm animals. She is a lovely girl who wants a family of her own.
Adoption Fee: $1250