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
George
George is a standardbred gelding (2004 model - registered name Graziano Blue Chip). He stands at 14.1hh so pony sized.
George is a gentle, well mannered fellow. He can be fearful of new things but once he warms up, is great. He does best having some grain to catch, but once caught, listens perfectly.
George has arthritis in both front fetlocks. He can still be ridden, but light (walk) work only. He is best suited to being a companion!
Adoption Fee: $Waived to an approved home
Alma
Alma is a absolutely beautiful Morgan type mare. She stands a nice tall 16hh. Alma is estimated to be a 2010 model.
Alma is a lovely girl - she loves attention, easy to catch lead load tie and handle. Good for the vet and farrier. Gets along with others in the pasture, respects fences, etc. She is an easy keeper.
Alma does have arthritis in her left front coffin bone and right hind fetlock. She is pasture sound and sound to walk work. She loves trail rides and is good for pony rides.
Adoption Fee: $750
Nick
Nick is a very handsome Belgian draft horse gelding who stands at 16.3hh. He is approximately 22 years old
Nick is best suited as a pasture ornament, but can do light pony rides and is very sweet. He has arthritis in his stifles which limits his working life, but he loves attention and is overall a good boy!
Adoption Fee: $1500
Vinny
Vinny is a 2024 Hackney pony gelding. He is sound and healthy with no issues except he is blind in his right eye (born that way, and does not bother him at all).
Vinny should mature in the 12-13hh range. He is easy to catch, lead, load, and tie. Stands at an age appropriate level for the farrier. He is exceptionally sweet and loves brushing and attention.
As with all babies and all hackney ponies, Vinny does have some spice! He will need an intermediate+ handler.
He could go on to be a wonderful driving pony or riding pony one day.
Adoption Fee: $1250
Peter Pan
Peter Pan is a handsome 2024 pony gelding. He is a...well, we don't know. Quarter pony? ArabX? More time will tell. He is definitely a horse, and not gaited, and a handsome dark bay. Sound and healthy with no known issues.
Peter Pan is friendly and easy to catch, lead, load, tie and handle. Age appropriate hoof handling skills.
Best guess is he will mature in the 14-15hh range.
As will all babies, he will need an intermediate+ home.
He could go on to be a wonderful driving pony or riding pony one day.
Adoption Fee: $1250
Puck
Puck is a striking 2023 gelding. He is likely a dutch harness horse or saddlebred. He is a very nice mover and is sound and healthy with no issues.
Puck is still hesitant about new people and requires grain to catch. Once caught though he handles well. Hoof handling is still a work in progress, but he is trimmable with patience (and treats).
Best guess is he will mature in the 15-16hh range.
As will all babies, he will need an intermediate+ home.
He will make a wonderful trail or dressage/jumping horse one day!
Adoption Fee: $1250