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
Stivers
Stivers is a lovely little hackney pony gelding who is vet estimated to be a 2012 model, and is just a touch over 12hh. He is broke to ride and drive and does great for both. He is a forward ride and loves to canter and would jump.
Stivers is easy to catch, lead, load, tie and handle. Good for his feet and the clippers. No vices. As all ponies, he does best having a low sugar diet. He has no known soundness issues.
Stivers could be an excellent kids pony or a driver for a adult.
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. Short trail rides, pony rides, etc would be best for him. He also would make a great companion.
Adoption Fee: $750
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: $1000
Wendy
Wendy is a absolutely adorable, QH type filly. She is estimated to be a yearling (1 in spring 2025). She is a stout, well built girl who moves wonderfully.
Wendy is curious and learns super quickly. She wasn't handled when she was young, but likes people. Still, an intermediate+ handler is recommended as she is still learning. She will lead, tie, and we are working on foot handling.
Wendy should grow up to be an awesome horse with the right guidance!
Adoption Fee: $1000
Phryne
Phryne is a wonderfully sweet black filly. She is estimated to be a yearling. Phryne is a solid black with a white star.
We aren't sure what breed she is - perhaps morgan? She is not gaited, but is tall, and moves well. She is still underweight but is gaining well. She is a bit of an ugly duckling right now, but will flourish with love and attention.
Phryne is easy to catch, lead, load tie and handle. Good for her feet and is pretty calm naturally.
Adoption Fee: $1000
Paco
Paco is a 1999 QH gelding who stands a nice big 15.3hh. He is very handsome and sweet and personable.
Paco is easy to catch, but can be somewhat pushy on the ground.
We have ridden him and he tolerates it, but if riding were to be in his future a good refresher by an intermediate+ would be needed.
Paco gets along well with other horses and would also make a good companion.
He is hard to load. We can load him, but it would likely not be a best fit for him to have a life where he needed to be loaded with frequency.
Adoption Fee: $750
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: $1750
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, but very well behaved.
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: $2000
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. Like most drafts, he can be pushy on the ground at times and benefits from an advanced beginner or up to handle him.
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
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
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. She can be pushy on the ground.
Boo is broke to ride and drive. Under saddle she will walk trot canter around nicely and has popped small jumps. 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