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ELSA

Elsa is a draft mule estimated to be a 2005 model. She is roughly 16.2hh and thick. 

Elsa has no medical issues we know of.

Elsa is able to be caught and handled and is reasonably easy to have her feet trimmed and all basic care given. ​​As far as we know she is not broke to ride. ​

Adoption Fee: $1250

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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 due to his past medical history, but is a easy keeper and solid in the pasture. 

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

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Bruno

Bruno is a 2024 saddlebred type gelding. He is not ever going to be a riding horse due to wobblers. 

 

 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

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Mrs Stewart

Mrs Stewart is a 12hh pony mare. She is a sweet girl who is estimated to be about a 1996 model.  

Mrs Stewart does need some grain to maintain weight, but besides that requires no maintenance. She is good to handle, good for her feet, and has no medical issues besides age appropriate arthritis. 

She does drive, and though she was said to ride in the past she didn't seem to enjoy it when we tried. So a driving, companion type home would be best. ​​

Adoption Fee: $750**

** If adopted together, Mrs. Stewart and Mrs. Bob's adoption fee is $1750

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Mrs Bob

Mrs. Bob is a 12hh pony mare who is estimated to be 28 years old. 

Mrs Bob is very sweet, easy to handle, and could be good for kids to ride and drive. 

She has no medical issues besides arthritis. 

She would be a perfect lead line pony.  

Adoption Fee: $1250**

** If adopted together, Mrs. Stewart and Mrs. Bob's adoption fee is $1750

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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.

Would be best with an intermediate rider.

Adoption Fee: $2500

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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 best suited as a companion, but could do light riding as well. 

 

Requires stocks to trim, as per usual draft. 

 

  

Adoption Fee: $500

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Morpheus

Morpheus is a 2017 Belgian draft gelding standing a massive 18hh.

He is super chill, very sweet, and a very 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.

Beginner safe, very sweet, good for all the things. 

Adoption Fee: $2500

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Cletus

Cletus is a 2022 year old Morgan type gelding who should mature to 15.1-15.2. He is currently 14.3hh. 

 

He is friendly, easy to handle, and overall a good boy. Not started under saddle yet, but is ready to be in spring. 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

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Nick

Nick is a very handsome Belgian draft horse gelding who stands at 16.3hh. He is approximately a 2003 model. 

 

Nick is best suited as a  pasture ornament. He has arthritis in his stifles which limits his working life, but he loves attention and is overall a good boy!

Adoption Fee: $500

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Peter Pan

Peter Pan is a handsome 2024 gelding.

 

Friendly, in your pocket type. He is currently around 14hh, should mature in the 14.2-15hh 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. 

As will all babies, he will need an intermediate+ home. 

Adoption Fee: $1250

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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

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Dusty

Dusty is a 2018 standardbred gelding (dustup hanover) who stands a solid 16.2hh. He was raced, and surrendered by his racing home to find a new life as a riding companion. 

Dusty is healthy with no known issues but lacked the stamina for long races on the track. He is not available to a racing home. He would be best for trails, dressage, light jumping, or pleasure riding. 

Dusty is a friendly and easy going gelding with the stereotypical standardbred attitude. We have started him lightly under saddle and he will walk and trot off nicely. He is green under saddle but should be an extremely easy project to make into a excellent riding horse. 

Adoption Fee: $3000

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Phoenix

Phoenix is a 2015 appendix (estimated, not registered) gelding standing 15.1-15.2hh. ​

Phoenix is sound and healthy with no medical issues. 

He was trained originally in western riding, but also knows english cues. Phoenix has had some time off. He does best with a rider that has some experience as he can be a little stubborn (though, easily pushed forward by a knowledgeable rider).

 

Basically, he needs to be told what to do and then he does it. However a nervous beginner is not a good fit for him. 

Phoenix is very friendly and super easy to handle on the ground. He has no vices on the ground or under saddle. Would be a fantastic dressage, jumping, or trail horse with a refresher in those subjects. 

Adoption Fee: $3000

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