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UPDATED May 18, 2013

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THINKING ABOUT ADOPTION?

If you see an animal on our website that catches your interest, call the shelter and set up an appointment to see the animal in person and to get more information on that animal's current status. Adoption fees are not posted as they can change during the time the animal is being evaluated.

Prospective adopters are interviewed face to face (no application) and a farm inspection is set up so that we can check out the place where the adopted animal will be kept. Please follow the link below to review the guidelines that will help get you qualified for adoption.

CLICK HERE TO REVIEW ADOPTION GUIDELINES

Upon qualifying, an Adoption Contract is signed by both parties. This contract is a co-ownership that lasts for the life of the animal. An animal adopted from MHARF cannot be sold, traded, or given away. If for any reason the adopted animal is not wanted, at any time, the animal must be returned to MHARF. We do not adopt out stallions and it is usually a policy that mares are adopted with a no breeding clause in their adoption agreement. Furthermore, only under very special circumstances does the Rescue adopt out an animal outside the five-state area - that is, Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Dakotas.

To contact the Minnesota Hooved Animal Rescue, you can do so via e-mail at info@mnhoovedanimalrescue.org or by phone at 763-856-3119. The best time to call is between 7:30 and 8:30 AM. We cannot return long distance calls, so if calling long distance please call back. Please remember that appointments are necessary as there are many, many animals to be taken care of and we must plan/schedule our time to get everything done each and every day.

Horses Available for Adoption | Horses in Rehab
Animals Available for Adoption | Animals in Rehab

 

ADOPTIONS

May, 2013 - Annie, Rastus

April, 2013 - Perdita, Golden Girl, Dynasty (when out of Rehab)

March, 2013 - Bellapetite, Jordan, Tootsie, Peanut, Easy Dancer, Baxter

February, 2013 - Mattie, Sage, Pancho, Rags the cat

January, 2013 - Tahopeka, Jet, Archer, London, 3 goats, 2 potbellied pigs, 12 chickens

December, 2012 - Spot, Beau, Cricket, Tigo, Twilight, Saraswatie, Blondie

October, 2012 - Garbo, Amigo, Gordon, Martin, Seleena, D'artagnion, Rain Dance Ruby

September, 2012 - Prancer, Colonel, Sullivan, Amber, Kiss Mi Neck (aka Nick), Lena, Ole, Bruster (aka Tito), Frizzle Roosters, Button, Chewy the donkey

August, 2012 - Captain, Desi, Tater, R&L's Pepperjack, Sangria, Slippery, Maryea, Gretski, Rojo, Special Effects, Kjor Sievert, Black Magic, Houston, Pia, Phantom, Chackotay

July, 2012 - Freya, Clancy, Elderberry, Hasan's Zaza, Ziryhati, Nakota & Baby

June, 2012 - Willow, Kenny, Tobi

May, 2012 - Duchess, Frost Warning, George, Hope, Little Lena, Mia, Penny Lane

April, 2012 - Neo, Brenna, Garbo, Unpainted Alex, Peppermint Patty (aka Hooten Hollow's Moon Beam), Simmons Meggie, baby boy Bunny

March, 2012 - Rain Dance Ruby, Qadir Reehan, Causin a Knights Breeze, Henry

RECENT UPDATES


Check the sections below for more information on these recent arrivals at the Minnesota Hooved Animal Rescue. Horses are broken into two sections - "Available for Adoption" and "In Rehab" so be sure to check both sections.

New horse(s) added: May 18, 2013
Wyatt - chestnut gelding

Costello - pony mule
Liberty -
pinto mare

Crickett - grulla filly
Marin - bay pony mare

Other animal(s) added/updated: 2013 (on the Animals page)
Eleanor - donkey

Updates to existing horses made: May 18, 2013
Hot Dam Elles A Fire - chestnut mare
Trudy - buckskin pony mare

Hans - chestnut gelding
Jojo - seal brown mare
Esperanza - pinto mare

AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION


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Horses Available for Adoption | Horses in Rehab

Angel ANGEL
This is Angel a wonderful Arabian mare that was foaled way back in 1985. She's broke to ride, and has a FABULOUS temperament. She is also a new mom! She has gained weight since her intake (humane case) and had a healthy filly (Jewell) with her same wonderful temperament. Angel is now enjoying the benefits of being a pampered older mom.

Apache JoeAPACHE JOE
This is Apache Joe, a grey/white pinto gelding that was foaled April of 1998. He is an Arab/Morgan/App/Draft cross that stands about 14.3 hands. He is very well behaved and is up-to-date on shots and worming. Stands well for the farrier. Very friendly. Loves attention and just wants to follow you around. He has been used him as an extra horse for trail riding and is content to just follow along. We've done some ring work, but he really doesn't have a good handle on moving in a straight line, or moving at all. He prefers to just stand there. No bucking, but no real "go" either. He is just rusty and needs some riding in order to get back into the swing of things. It's believed that he had foundered at some point in his life so care needs to be taken about how much time he gets on pasture, otherwise he seems tender footed. The former owner has commented that his stifle locks up and he occasionally stretched out his lack leg as if it were stuck - not very often, though. For more information on Apache Joe, please contact Karen at 763-422-1145.

Bandit BANDIT
Student of the 2013 Trainers Challenge
Bandit is a tobiano pinto gelding who was foaled in 2008 or 2009. He stands about 15.2 hands and has one beautiful blue eye and one beautiful brown eye. He suffered some abuse in addition to neglect in the past and came to us covered in hardend muck and dirt - so what a wonderful surprise it was to find all that color underneath! Bandit has been getting some gentle handling and is proving to be a very smart, friendly, well-behaved fellow.

BonfyreBONFYRE
Named in the same fashion as her mother, Wyldfyre, Bonfyre is a mare that was foaled in 2008 (see her young photo here) while her mother was at the Rescue. Bonfyre had an unfortunate accident that broke her olecranon (point of the elbow). She's was placed in the capable care of the veterinarians at the U of M who fitted her with a plate so that she was able to grow up big and strong (surgery photo 1 and photo 2 here). Because of the plate, Bonfyre will be unable to participate in high-impact sports like jumping and cross-country, but she can be a great riding horse. As you can see she has grown into a beautiful young lady!

Also, this is a great example of why it's so important to halter-break your young horse as soon as possible. Even though she was in considerable pain from the break, she was an angel to work with thanks to her halter training.

Boone's Bandito BOONE'S BANDITO
Boone's Bandito is a beautiful registered Paint mare, foaled in 2003. She is buckskin and white and is very well broke to ride. To meet Boone's Bandito, or for more information, please contact Candy at 320-224-5454.




BuenaBUENA
Buena is the daughter of Rioja from the Three Strikes Ranch
case. Foaled in 2009, this little girl is full of spunk and fire despite her diminutive size. She'll grow up healthy, but a little bit smaller than your standard Mustang. Very active and smart. Buena is currently in training and we will keep you posted on her progress.


BugBUG
This is Bug, a filly born in 2010, and as you can see she definitely knows how to grow a nice thick winter coat. Bug and her mom came to MHARF from a humane case in Southern Minnesota. Bug has a very laid back, mild temperament and will make an excellent youth horse or large pony when she is all grown up.


Carey's Black OpalCAREY'S BLACK OPAL
Carey's Black Opal, foaled in 1998, is a beautiful Saddlebred mare who has been shown hunt seat and saddle seat. Opal is a very slightly built horse standing about 15 hands, and is very narrow. This mare is very sensitive and tries very hard to please. She is quite forward, and is quite animated in her movement. She is not a horse for a beginner, but will do very well with an experienced rider.

Casey TibbsCASEY TIBBS
Student of the 2013 Trainers Challenge
This is Casey Tibbs, usually just Tibbs to his friends. He is a john mule foaled in 2008. Tibbs stands about 15 hands, and while confident and beautiful, he is still a little cautious when it comes to people. Tibbs is from the Fillmore 55 rescue and will be strutting his stuff in this year's Trainers Challenge.

CashCASH
Student of the 2013 Trainers Challenge
Meet Cash, an AQHA gelding - yes we have his papers - foaled in 2008. Cash is not yet broke to ride, so is looking forward to showing all he has learned in the 2013 Trainers Challenge - since being a very handsome young man is just never enough these days.

ChiefCHIEF
Chief is a 15.2 hand registered appaloosa gelding foaled in 2008. Has had more than 60 days of training and will be going in for a spring "tune up." His sheath requires monthly cleaning as he does not "drop" very far. He is a very good boy, handsome (click here to see his other side and how nice he looks dressed for riding), and friendly too - a complete package! Chief is current on shots, worming, etc. If you are interested in adopting Chief please call 320-983-2954 and leave a message for Jim or Cindy.

ChristaCHRISTA
Foaled in 2004, Christa is a Paint cross, but you would only know that if if you knew her mother was a Paint. She's a quiet girl, and rather easy to handle. She has a very nice trot, and takes both leads at the canter but could improve her canter with some work. She was trained to drive in 2009 and seemed to really enjoy it. She has some scarring on her back legs, but it's more cosmetic than anything. Christa was the 2009 Trainer's Challenge Champion, trained by Natalie Payne. Since that time, Christa has been shown in other events and has been used as a lesson horse for beginner and intermediate level riders.

Chukapava CHUKAPAVA
Student of the 2012 Trainers Challenge
Chuey, or Chukapava if you want to be more formal, is a registered Paso Fino gelding foaled on 07 June 2005. He is a dark bay and stands 13.3 hands but has a solid build. Chuey is extremely athletic with a great mind. Chuey would excel in any discipline that requires a strong work ethic with a great mind and exceptional physical ability. There is a huge horse inside this little package. Chuey loves people and thrives on positive attention.

Coder CODER
Student of the 2013 Trainers Challenge
Coder is a Quarter Horse gelding foaled in 2008. He is very personable and is always the first one at the gate to greet you. He has only one eye, but you would never notice given his behavior and what a quick learner he is. Coder's sire is Mr. Snapping Lena, who is well known for his reining abilities. Coder has been working on ground work, but has not yet been started under saddle.

Coki COKI
Foaled in 1999, Coki is a 14 hand dark grey Arabian mare. Coki is broke to ride and enjoys learning new things. She is a sweet, friendly mare. For more information, or to meet Coki, please contact Jean at 651-261-3428 or by email at vbengston@aol.com.



Conan CONAN
You'd think that Conan was a skier based on how bad off his hooves were - but after a meeting with the farrier, that should all be sorted out. One of the six horses that were rescued from Todd County, Conan was a stallion (now a gelding) that arrived with a body score at about "2.5". He's responded well to a "weight training" program (the one that helps thin horses gain weight), and looking nice and shiny in his summer coat. We've been working with his training and he is comfortable under saddle as as well as driving. We think he was foaled around 2003 and he's what looks to be a pony-cross standing about 13 hands high.

Costello COSTELLO
Costello is a small pony mule gelding who was foaled in approximately 2010. He was one of the many mules from the Fillmore County case (Fillmore 55) in late 2012. Costello still has some trust issues but is coming around nicely!


Crouching Tantrum-Hidden Agenda CROUCHING TANTRUM - HIDDEN AGENDA
Crouching Tantrum-Hidden Agenda, is a Saddlebred/Welsh cross filly foaled in 2010. This filly is the last foal of Mia, and was at her side when they were picked up in a humane case last August. Tante (short for, well, you know...) is a surprisingly polite filly, but she is full of fire and motion. This little lady will definitely make a flashy harness pony with her 4 white socks and "look at me" demeanor. Could there be some Hackney in her blood? Ask Mia.


Cymba CYMBA
Cymba is a sorrel Arabian (1/2 Egyptian) gelding foaled in 2006. He absolutely loves people and is very curious and inquisitive. Cymba has had the benefit of a few months of training each year since he was two years old. He has been on weekend camping trail rides, he loads nicely, stands well for the farrier, was dewormed regularly, has had yearly dentals, and is up to date on vaccines and Coggins.

Daybreaks Abbey RoadDAYBREAKS ABBEY ROAD
Foaled in 2006, Daybreaks Abbey Road is a very nice chestnut mare who gave birth to a beautiful filly, Penny Lane, on July 20, 2011. Abbey is a registered American Saddlebred mare, who is athletically built and has very pretty ears. Daybreaks Abbey Road is a very pretty dark liver chestnut and came to us from a Pine County humane case. She is very friendly and extremely interested in people.

DocDOCS WHITE GOLD
Docs White Gold is a very nice Quarter Horse gelding, who stands 14.2 hands. He loves trail riding and working on obstacles. Doc is a slender built horse, so a smaller rider would be recommended. He'd make quite a dashing trail partner for Little Lady (seen below).

DoloresDOLORES
Student of the 2013 Trainers Challenge
This is Dolores, who we believe was foaled in 2006 or 2007. She is a 14 hand dark bay mare who came in as part of December 2012 humane case. Her breeding is undetermined but she has very nice movement and we think she may have some Morgan or Hackney Pony blood. She has a very sweet temperament and is nicely halter broke.

Ebony EBONY
Ebony is a very sweet Welsh-type pony who is in her teens. She absolutely LOVES brushing and petting, but she really dislikes veterinarians so would appreciate an apple a day to keep them away. We are told that Ebony is broke to ride.

Fareed FAREED
Sired by El Gamil and born in February of 2007 (his mother is Kara Myst), Fareed is an Arabian bay gelding. Fareed was a student of the 2010 Trainers Challenge and is well broke to ride. Fareed has been camping, trail riding, and all sorts of things - basically he's a been there, done that sort of horse.


Flikka FLIKKA
Flikka is a Quarter Horse mare that was foaled in 2006 and she stands about 13.3 hands. Flikka is a sweet chestnut girl who would love to find a home. Flikka was a student of the 2009 Trainers Challenge and is well broke to ride. She is a smaller mare so we'd recommend a more petite rider. To meet Flikka, or for more information, please contact Candy at 320-224-5454.

Flurry FLURRY
Student of the 2013 Trainers Challenge
Flurry is a bay roan mare, foaled in 2009. She is a very attractive girl, who bears a Diamond S brand on her left shoulder. We have yet to trace this brand back to determine from where she originates.




Freckled Lika Chicken FRECKLED LIKA CHICKEN
Student of the 2011 Trainers Challenge
Freckled Lika Chicken - or just "Freckles" - came to us as part of a humane case. Foaled in 2006, this mare spent the majority of her life in a stall with no windows to the outside world. As such, she's a little unfamiliar with the wide-open world, but is gaining trust slowly. She stands about 16 hands.

 

Freeway Trickster FREEWAY TRICKSTER
Freeway Trickster is a Thoroughbred mare foaled in 1988. She is a very sweet girl who is well mannered for the vet and farrier, and adores being brushed. She would make a great guest or spouse horse as she is very gentle and not at all spooky. She has been getting some light training and riding over the last year and is ready to hit the trails. It would be best, at this time, to have a buddy along ith her.


Full of Spice FULL OF SPICE
Student of the 2012 Trainers Challenge
This is Full Of Spice, a registered American Saddlebred mare foaled in 2001, who is the mother of Spot (seen below)She is an intake from a Pine county humane case and is a very kind and sweet mare. As a student of the 2012 Trainer's Challenge, Spice is now broke to ride and has been doing wonderfully out on the trails.

Gallant GALLANT
Gallant is a beautiful bay gelding foaled in 2010, who came to us as part of the Fillmore County humane case. We believe he is a Thoroughbred - Warmblood cross as he currently stands 16 hands and is still obviously growing. Gallant is halter broke, but has had no other training because he is young and still needs to work on perfecting his growth spurts before he takes on any new challenges like carrying a rider.

Gem GEM
Meet Gem, a palomino mare foaled in 2003. She stands 15 hands and is a seasoned trail horse, with many miles in Minnesota, South Dakota, and Illinois. Gem won the $500 Rescue Horse Gambler's Choice Trail Challenge Event at Truhaven Ranch in October 2012 (click here to see why). She has had her spring work done and is ready to start conditioning for thie year's trail riding. Gem would appreciate a confident advanced beginner or more experienced rider as her forever trail partner.

Gilda GILDA
This is Gilda, a very pretty pony mule mare foaled in approximately 2005. She is halter broke, but has recently recovered from wounds caused by an in-grown halter (click here to see a photo). Gilda has healed very well, to the point where you can't even tell she was injured. However, Gilda remembers very well and is currently working on regaining her trust in humans. She is a very sweet mare and will need some TLC, consideration, and patience. Gilda is looking forward to finding a loving home where she can learn what love is all about.

Hans HANS
The little red colt foaled in November 2011 (very late year baby) is Hans - and as you can see he is growing up nicely! Hans is a National Show Horse and is an extremely friendly gelding with a great temperment. He will definitely make someone a very good equine partner.


Hawaii Phive O HAWAII PHIVE O
Student of the 2013 Trainers Challenge
This is Hawaii Phive O, a registered American Saddlebred mare foaled in 2005. Maui is a very nice mare with a wonderful temperament, but no training to speak of. This is a BIG mare,over 16 hands with plenty of substance. Click here for another photo of this beautiful lady.

Hot Dam Elles A Fire HOT DAM ELLES A FIRE
Student of the 2013 Trainers Challenge
Hot Dam Elles A Fire is a 2008 chestnut Arabian/Saddlebred (National Showhorse) mare who is registered with the Half-Arabian Association. Ellie has Bask and Huckleberry Bey breeding. She stands 15.3hh and is a very energetic girl.


Hurricane HURRICANE
Student of the 2013 Trainers Challenge
Hurricane is a blue roan Quarter Horse gelding, foaled in 2009. He is quite a handsome young man, and very friendly.



Jojo JOJO
Meet Jojo! She is an adoreable young lady who was foaled in May 2011. Jojo is a mustang cross who was born after her mama, Ramona, was taken in from the Tower, MN humane case. Her daddy is unknown. She is a smart young lady who, as you can see, is quite beautiful. Her mom is also available for adoption and will be in the 2013 Trainer's Challenge, please check her out below. Click here to see a photo of Jojo and her mom together, or click here to see another photo of her as she was growing into the beautfiul young lady she's become.

Kachina KACHINA
Student of the 2013 Trainers Challenge
Kachina is a Mustang mare foaled in 2003. She is currently recovering from an imbedded halter, but as you can see she's feeling much better and enjoying a nice Minnesota winter.

King of Spots KING OF SPOTS
Student of the 2012 Trainers Challenge
King of Spots is a beautiful black and white Saddlebred pinto gelding. He stands 15.3 hands and is from an Anoka County humane case. He is a very sweet boy and thanks to the 2012 Trainers Challenge he is broke to ride. King would be best suited for an experience rider who enjoys riding a lot. King loves the trails and would be happiest if he was out riding on a frequent basis.

Lady Flash LADY FLASH
This beautiful mare is Lady Flash, a Belgian foaled in 2003. She is extremely sweet and very friendly. She has no training at this point, but given her personality we expect this can be easily remedied.


Leo Precious Justice LEO PRECIOUS JUSTICE
Candidate for the 2013 Trainers Challenge
Leo Precious Justice is a Paint mare foaled in 2003. She is from the Fillmore County humane case. She has gained some much needed weight and is ready to find a loving home. We are currently in the process of assessing her training level.


LesterLESTER
This is Lester. He is a 2009, 12.2 hand pony mule gelding from the Fillmore County humane case. As you can see, he has gained some weight and filled out nicely. He has recently been gelded and is ready to find a new home. Being a mule, he very much has a mind of his own, but he still has a very sweet temperament. To meet Lester, or learn more about him, please contact Truhaven Ranch at (320)224-5454..


Little Lady LITTLE LADY
This lovely lady in white is Little Lady, a cremello mare from an Anoka County humane case. Lady is now being worked under saddle and is nicely broke to ride. Being a "little" lady, she would be best suited for a petite rider.


Maggie MAGGIE
Maggie is a very nice bay Quarter Horse-type mare who stands just under 15 hands. She is estimated to be foaled in 1995. We are told she is quite well-broke to ride, but we won't be testing her out until she puts on a few more pounds. She's a wonderful girl who is looking for a forever home!

Marin MARIN
Marin is a beautiful bay medium-pony-size hackney pony mare who came to us from the "Fillmore 55" humane case. She was foaled in approximately 2001 and has a very snappy trot so might make an excellent driving pony. Marin would not be suitable for children at this point as she has a lot of "go" and was not handled as much or as kindly as she should have been in the past.

Ming MING
Candidate for the 2013 Trainers Challenge
Rescued from the brink of death in the winter of 2009-2010, Ming is a Sheldon Mustang that was foaled in 2009. After spending some time at the University of Minnesota, she's come back to health to where she's available for adoption. Ming continues to grow and is becoming a very lovely long legged girl.

Norma NORMA
Student of the 2013 Trainers Challenge
This is Norma, she was foaled in approximately 2001 and stands about 15 hands. One thing I can say for certain is that Norma has excellent ground manners! She would be considered not trained to ride, although she has been long lined, saddled and backed.This nice mare stays in the condition seen in her photo on a diet of grass hay. She is friendly, comes when called, and trailers well. She's not so sure about fly spray and baths but she is working on it!

PeekskillPEEKSKILL
Peekskill, foaled in 2000, is an off-the-track chestnut Thoroughbred gelding. He is a lovely boy, but recent radiograph tests determined that he has a bit of arthritis in his right front leg. While this will prevent him from being a jumper, a future in dressage is a possibility, as well as quiet trail rides. It's been determined that he's sound and is ready to start training. He is a tall, leggy boy with a great sense of humor and friendly personality. If that wasn't a nice enough description, we're happy to report that Peekskill has a lifetime winning purse of $400,000 (Seriously! That's no typo!). Not every horse comes with that sort of reputation!

Peekskill would like to offer a heartfelt "Thank You!" to the breeder - Dede Snowden - who donated money to help with his recovery. While Ms. Snowden was not involved with the actual donation Peekskill to the Rescue, she is very much concerned for his well-being and has been keeping tabs on his health and whereabouts all his life.

Update: Not only is Peekskill the current record holder of most monies won by a horse under the care of MHARF, he's also the only horse that now has a record with the law. The sheriff was visiting around the time chores were being performed and Peekskill was led past the van the sheriff had parked nearby. Not happy with the slowness by which he was being led to the food, Peekskill vented his frustration very soundly on the sheriff's fender. Thankfully, the sheriff is a man of good humor and won't be pressing official charges, but there's sure to be a stir back at the office when he has to explain that he was the victim of a "trot-by kicking".

Penny Candy PENNY CANDY
Student of the 2011 Trainers Challenge
Meet Penny Candy, foaled in 2007 she is the daughter of Mia, and sister of Crouching Tantrum. Penny Candy is as sweet as her name, very friendly and loves people. She is broke to ride and is small, under 14 hands. Penny Candy's temperament makes her a good candidate for a hunter pony as she is a beautiful mover. Penny is currently being worked under saddle at Featherbrook Farm in Corcoran, MN. Please contact Featherbrook Farm to meet Penny Candy!

PhantomPHANTOM
A very pretty Appaloosa gelding, Phantom was foaled in 1993 and is very friendly and polite as well as being very easy to handle. Topping out at about 16 hands, Phantom is the sole survivor of a Benton county humane case back in 2004.

Polka DotPOLKA DOT
Given the distinction of being the first MHARF baby of 2010, Polka Dot (or "Dotty" to her friends) was born in the first part of March to her mama Nona. As you can see from her baby photo she was born a blanketed bay Appaloosa! Dotty is 1/2 Arabian and 1/2 Appaloosa and ALL sweetheart! She is a tall,leggy filly that we expect to grow up to be an elegant, good sized adult.

PorschePORSCHA
Student of the 2013 Trainers Challenge
Meet Porscha, a molly mule foaled in 2008. Porscha stands 15.1 hands and is so very sweet. She is still working on gaining some weight, but is working hard to do so in time to be part of the 2013 Trainers Challenge where she can show the horses that their half-sister mule can do it all too! Porscha came to us in the Fillmore 55 humane case.

QuincyQUINCY
Student of the 2012 Trainers Challenge
Quincy, foaled in 2006, is an Arabian gelding who has some confirmation issues that make him not suitable for high impact activities. Good common sense hoof care have helped with his issues and he is doing very well. Quincy is a solid horse who does wonderfully on the trails. He's looking to find himself a human partner to spend time with out riding the beautiful trails.

Raggedy AnnRAGGEDY ANN
Raggedy Ann arrived in March as a result of a humane case in Southern Minnesota. She is a bay roan Quarter Horse filly that was foaled in 2009. She is presently rather fearful of humans, but we have made huge strides with her in the time since her arrival. For example, we're greeted with the front-end much more often than the "business-end" when we come to her stall. And thanks to finding an awesome "itch spot", she's learned that humans are dispensers of adoration as well as food

Update: Raggedy Ann not only has a new picture, but she also has a new lease on life! This little filly has really turned a corner and is now in training and very pleasant to be around. Her teeth are telling us that she is 2-1/2 years old, so she will probably stay in the pony range of size. Her winter coat looks like mink fur, very stylish!

Ramona RAMONA
Student of the 2013 Trainers Challenge
This lovely lady is Ramona, who is the mother of Jojo (listed above). She was foaled in 2001 and is a Mustang from the Tower, MN humane case. She had her little filly in May 2011 after arriving in foster care. Ramona is halter broke at this time and is looking forward to being in the Challenge in 2013!

 

RascalRASCAL
Rascal is a black pony mule gelding. He is halter broke and is learning that being caught is not such a bad thing. We will have more information available about this little guy in the near future.





RavenRAVEN
Raven is a lovely mare foaled in 2005. She is 1/2 Oldenburg, 1/4 Trekhner, and 1/4 Arabian and we can honestly say she got the best of all worlds. She has a shiny black coat, lovely floating gaits, a beautiful head, and that amazing warmblood chest. Raven is currently in training for Dressage, and her trainer expects to be showing her in the 2013 show season.


RikkiRIKKI
Meet Rikki, a dark bay Hackney pony gelding who stands 11.2 hands. Rikki, foaled in approximately 2008, is very sweet and easy to handle. As you can see from this intake photo he has been working on gaining some much needed weight while he waits to find a loving home.


Roger DodgerROGER DODGER
Student of the 2013 Trainers Challenge
This is Roger Dodger, a Halflinger type gelding, foaled in 2009. He stands at 14.2 hands and is a very sweet fellow. We hope to have more information on this handsome gentleman very soon.



SarinaSARINA
Sarina is a sorrel mare, foaled in 2009, with lots of chrome! She has a white strip on her face, 2 high white behind, and 2 ankle white on her front legs. She stands approx 13 hands and has a very sweet temperament and lovely forward floating trot. We believe she would make a beautiful driving pony or dressage pony.


ScoutSCOUT
This chubby little guy is Scout, a 14 hand pinto gelding foaled in 2000. Scout is blind in one eye (has been to a specialist) and will need a rider that can remember to be his sight on that side. This cute little guy is friendly and broke to ride,but is best suited to an advanced beginner due to his partial loss of sight.


Sherman SHERMAN
Meet Sherman (aka Tank)! He is a handsome black silver dapple tobiano miniature horse gelding foaled in 2005. He measures around 34" at the last hairs of the mane and is eligible to be hardship registered into AMHA and transferred into AMHR in 2013. He has a stockier build and could possibly be fit for the new AMHR Draft class. Don't let his build stop you from looking at him as a show prospect; Sherman has great action and a high headset that makes him a perfect candidate for driving (click here for a trotting photo). He has made great progress since moving into foster care and has lost over 70 pounds, resulting in him being at a much healthier weight for a mini. Sherman also has great ground manners with people. Due to being a stallion for all of his life, he does still act like a stud around mares, although that is improving. He does get along with geldings nicely. Previously, Sherman may have been a show mini, as he is great with his feet placement and seems to know what halter class is. He is learning the basics of ground work and will advance further in his training once spring arrives. Sherman is currently fostered in Becker, MN. If you would like more information please call or email Aimee at 763-262-4499 or schulzj@soncom.com.

Sonny SONNY
Sonny is a stock paint gelding foaled in 2004. He is about 14.2 hands tall. As you can see he is a cute, well built, smaller horse. Sonny is very sweet and likes people. He also gets along well with other horses. He is trained to be ridden, but due to his training being done recently we would recommend him for an intermediate to experienced rider. If you have questions regarding Sonny's abilities under saddle you may call Brittany at 651-755-4646. If you are interested in adopting Sonny please call Jean at 651-261-3428.

Sparrow SPARROW
Student of the 2013 Trainers Challenge
Sparrow is a bay Quarter Horse mare who was foaled in 2005. She is a half-sister to Sterling, who was a student in the 2010 Trainer's Challenge. We hope to have additional information and a photo of Sparrow available for you soon.



Trickery TRICKERY
Student of the 2013 Trainers Challenge
Trickery is a 2008 dun Quarter Horse mare who stands 14.2 hands. She was foaled at the rescue after her pregnant dam, Trixie, came in as part of a humane case. Trickery does not have papers, but we believe her sire is a reining-bred horse named Wakopa. Trickery was adopted as a yearling but was recently returned to the rescue. She is not broke to ride and looks forward to participating in the 2013 Trainer's Challenge.


Trudy TRUDY
Trudy is a 12.3hh buckskin pinto pony mare foaled in 2006. She came to us with a full udder so had recently been nursing. We weren't able to find a foal on the property so are presuming it dead or recently removed. We have have determined that Trudy is not broke to ride, and currently she is not suitable for a child or beginner as she is headstrong and nervous (with good reason) and needs some work on basic ground manners. She is absolutely adorable with the prettiest welsh type head and eyes (click here to see if you agree)!

Wiley WILEY
This little guy is Wiley a pony mule gelding from the Fillmore County humane case. He was foaled in 2009 and stands 10 hands high. Wiley (as you can guess by the name) has not had a lot of handling yet. He was recently gelded and is now at Truhaven Ranch--so that will change real quick! For more info, or to meet this adorable little fellos, please call (320)224-5454.

Wyatt WYATT
Student of the 2013 Trainers Challenge
Wyatt is a 14.3hh chestnut gelding who was foaled in approximately 2008. We aren't sure what this handsome horse's breeding is. He came in as a stallion from a 2013 humane case. Now that he's a gelding, he is calming down nicely and is looking forward to being a student in the 2013 Trainer's Challenge.


Horses in rehab
(Not yet available for adoption)

The horses presented in this section have either recently arrived and are waiting for an examination, or have a medical condition that prevents them from being immediately available for adoption. In the case of the latter, there are often excessive medical bills that need to be paid. Thanks to the generosity of sponsors, these horses can continue to receive care. Unfortunately, there are usually more horses than there are sponsors.

If you or your organization would like to sponsor one or more horses at the Hooved Animal Rescue, please review the information needed on this form and send an e-mail to info@mnhoovedanimalrescue.org or contact MHARF at (763) 856-3119.

We're always trying to think of new ways sponsorship can benefit the sponsors as well as the horses, so the sponsorship program is currently being re-vamped and tweaked. All sponsors will be sent letters and photos of "their horses" that they can show of to their friends and co-workers.

Horses Available for Adoption | Horses in Rehab

Blackberry BLACKBERRY
Blackberry is a black Quarter Horse-type mare from the Crow Wing County humane case foaled in 2005 or 2006. She is currently in foal and will not be available for adoption until after the foal is born and weaned. She stands approximately 14.2hh. We don't have any information on her training level at this time and will not be assessing her until after she has foaled and is in condition to be worked. She is a pretty mare with a very showy white star and snip!

Cranberry CRANBERRY
Meet Cranberry, foaled in either 2005 or 2006, who is an intake from the Crow Wing County humane case. She's a bay Quarter Horse type mare who stands approximately 14.3hh. She is currently in foal and will not be available for adoption until after the foal is born and weaned. We don't have any information on her training level at this time and will not be assessing her until after she has foaled and is in condition to be worked.

Crickett CRICKETT
This adoreable little lady is Crickett, who came to us from the 2013 Crow Wing County humane case with her dam, Liberty (seen below). She is a very sturdy little grulla filly. Her mother is a 14hh bay pinto and as we don't know who Crickett's sire is, so only time will tell regarding how big she will grow. This little one definitely has a stock horse type build. Crickett will be available for adoption after weaning is completed.

EsperanzaESPERANZA
This little cutie is Esperanza, a dark bay (or may shed out black) and white pinto filly foaled in spring of 2012. Her breeding is undetermined (her dam is Dolores, listed above), but she is a nice mover! You may remember her as "the sled filly" who came in during a December 2012 humane case. She was so weak she couldn't stand and had to be taken from the trailer to the clinic in a sled. "Essie" has had one eye removed, and a prosthesis was inserted. However, we don't think she has had sight in that eye for most of her life, so she is very used to only seeing out of the other. The eye surgery has not slowed this spirited little survivor down at all! She is currently recovering from her surgery and will soon be available for adoption. Click here to see a photo of her equally beautiful left side.

EdisonEDISON
This is Edison, a gelding from the Fillmore case. He was foaled in 2008, and as you can see by clicking on this photo he was very thin and needed to add on a few pounds before he would be ready to be adopted. As you can see from his more current photo to the right, he is doing much better and appreciates any sponsors that wish to help with his recovery.

LibertyLIBERTY
Liberty is a 14hh bay pinto mare with one blue eye. She was foaled in approximately 2006 and came to us from the 2013 Crow Wing County humane case. She came in with her young foal (Crickett) and will not be available for adoption until after weaning. We don't have any information on her training level at this time but will add an update as soon as we are able to evaluate her.

PearlPEARL
Pearl is an appaloosa miniature pony mare, foaled in 2005. She is a very sweet little mare who is currently in rehab while her feet are tended to. Keep an eye out on this girl, she is so loving and sweet that we expect she'll be adopted very quickly once she's ready to find a good home.


PrincessPRINCESS
Princess is a 14.3hh buckskin Paint-type mare who was foaled in 2005 or 2006. She is from an April 2013 humane case. We have no information at this time whether she is broke to ride and we won't assess her until she puts on weight. She is halter broke but a little stand-offish still at this point. Princess will be absolutely gorgeous once she puts weight on and fills out! She would appreciate a sponsor to help with her food bills.

RubenRUBEN
Meet Ruben! Foaled in 2011, he is a bay gelding with plenty of chrome. An intake from the 2013 Crow Wing County humane case, Ruben is not yet available for adoption. We don't know specifically what his breeding is but suspect there is at least some Quarter Horse or Paint.

ThornTHORN
Thorn is a 14.3 hands pinto gelding who was foaled around 2000. He was still a stud when he came in as part of a humane case, but he had obviously spent time among other horses because he hasn't shown any particularly studly behavior. He has now been gelded. We don't know if he has been broke to ride but will be assessing his training level as he gains some much needed weight. Thorn would very much appreciate a sponsor - please click the Donate Now or Paypal buttons on the left side to help with his recovery.

 


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