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.
Elsa has no physical issues, but does do best with some grain to keep weight on.
Elsa is able to be caught and handled and is reasonably easy to have her feet trimmed and all basic care given.
Adoption Fee: $1250
Rook
Rook is a ~2015 model QH type gelding who stands about 15hh. He is a sweet, charismatic guy who loves attention.
Rook is not ridable. This is due to a variety of factors, including having EPM in the past, having poor conformation for riding, especially poor back leg conformation, and past history of ulcers. He has been treated for each issue and has recovered to the extent he can, and from the outside appears very sound. Indeed, he is sound in the pasture and can lay down, get up, and play with friends, but he is not safe to ride at all - he trips under saddle, even though he never does so in the pasture. The added weight on his back makes him unstable.
Rook is easy to catch, easy to handle, ties, loads well, stands for the farrier, etc. He thrives with positive reinforcement and seeks a home who wants him to be a excellent pasture buddy.
Adoption Fee: $waived to an approved home
Bruno
Bruno is a 2024 saddlebred type gelding. He was born with a condition called Wobblers, which leads him to move in some weird ways. He is perfectly happy as a pasture puff and friend to others (on the submissive side), is a easy keeper and very sweet. Bruno is good for all basic care and would be a good companion.
Adoption Fee: $waived to an approved home
Nola
Nola is a 2010 Belgian mare standing 17.1/17.2hh. She is a big girl, both tall and wide. She is missing her left eye (removed several years ago now, causes her no trouble and other eye is good). Good feet, legs, etc. No known soundness issues.
Nola is a tank. In spirit, and in body. She is friendly, leads loads ties etc. Trims very well in stocks. She is broke to drive but not necessarily a beginner driver, but an intermediate driver would be OK. We have ridden her and she tolerates it but not finished in this.
Nola is pushy on the ground and needs a solid handler to remind her of boundaries. She is not spooky, or mean. She just is big and she knows it.
Adoption Fee: $1500
Wolverine
Wolverine is a 2007 Belgian gelding standing 17.3/18hh. He is a very healthy guy, but does have stringhalt. His case is mild and does not limit him much.
Wolverine is broke to ride and drive, but given the stringhalt riding only career is recommended. Flat ground and low speeds (walk/trot) is best. He is gentle, with a huge presence. Good to catch lead load tie and handle. Good to trailer in general. Trims in stocks and does fine for a draft experienced farrier.
Advanced beginner or up rider reccomended.
Adoption Fee: $2500
Trap
Trap is a 1998 Belgian draft gelding who stands about 17.2hh. He is a chunky boy. He has scars, lived a hard life, but moves around well. No acute issues besides some arthritis.
Trap is friendly and enjoys attention. He has been ridden, but is not an expert in this area. Pony rides would likely be his best fit. Requires stocks to trim, as per usual draft.
Adoption Fee: $500
Morpheus
Morpheus is a 2017 Belgian draft gelding standing a massive 18hh. He is tall. Imagine a tall horse. No - taller.
Anyway, he is super chill, very sweet, and lovable fellow. He is healthy - but does have moderate stringhalt. This means he is not suited to driving. Thankfully, he enjoys being a riding horse and does well with beginners. Still, given the stringhalt, flat ground and low speeds are recommended. If more than the occasional pleasure ride is intended, we'd suggest having an independent vet exam (though you are welcome to confer with our vet - stringhalt is one of those things that every vet has different opinions on).
Beginner safe, very sweet, good for all the things.
Adoption Fee: $2500
Lexi
Lexi is a 2000 QH mare, who stands about 15hh. She used to be a well broke show horse type, but has sat for several years.
Lexi has some arthritis, as is to be expected at her age. She could be used for pony rides with a refresher, or would be a fantastic babysitter type for your young horses.
Lexi is sweet, super easy to handle, barefoot, etc. She does need grain to maintain weight.
Adoption Fee: $500
Cletus
Cletus is a rising 3 year old Morgan type gelding who should mature to 14.3-15hh.
He is friendly, easy to handle, and overall a good boy. Not started under saddle yet and needs more time to mature first. He does all the age appropriate things. Should be a fantastic all around mount after more time and training. Nice balance of forward and reasonable. Lunges lightly, ties and trailers nicely.
Sound, healthy with no issues.
Adoption Fee: $2500
Wampus
Wampus is a beautiful percheron mare who stands about 17.2hh. She is roughly 22-23 years old, and does have some age appropriate arthritis in her left front knee and back right hock.
She is sound and moves well, but is best suited to lighter work (walk trot, trails).
Wampus does best having stocks to trim, but otherwise is easy to handle and listens well. She rides, but like a typical draft she goes slow and steady. She enjoys trails, but prefers to go out with a friend.
Adoption Fee: $1500
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: $500
Peter Pan
Peter Pan is a handsome 2024 gelding. Friendly, in your pocket type. Neither hot nor cold blooded, somewhere in between. He is currently around 14hh, should mature in the 15hh range. 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.
He seems like he will mature black or very dark bay. Most likely a morganX.
As will all babies, he will need an intermediate+ home.
Adoption Fee: $1250
Puck
Puck is a striking 2023 gelding. He is likely a Morgan cross, maybe with dutch harness horse. 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
























