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A whole lot of Minis, Donkeys, and Ponies - Updated 06/16/2008
Because of the large amount of horses seized at one time, we've created a page dedicated to all these animals! For more information, please click here!
 AL AZZIZ
Al Azziz is a lovely grey colt foaled in February 2007. He is very sweet and will do well to be on Equine Junior during his growing years. For another look at Azziz, you can also click here.
 ALIMAH - Updated 06/10/2008
Alimah is a back filly foaled in May of 2006.
 AMIGO - Student of the Trainer's Challenge of the Unwanted Horse
Originally named a rather unoriginal "HS Pinto", Amigo came to us as a humane case, and unfortunately, we don't know too much about this fellow because he was with us for only a short time before going off to the Challenge. We estimate that he was foaled around 2004, but we don't know how much "Paint" he has or if he's registered or not. He's an attentive fellow, is fine with the halter, but we're not exactly sure of his training. And if you're wondering where the name "Amigo" came from, you can thank Mitchel Carson, the trainer working with Amigo for the Trainer's Challenge. To get in touch with Mitchell regarding Amigo, or to set up a time where you can meet them both, please feel free to send him an e-mail.
 ANDRE 3000
A Paint gelding that stands about 14 hands high, Andre "3K" is sorrel with slight spots on one side and a bald face. We're putting his birthday somewhere in 2000, and despite a body score at a pathetic "2" when he came to us from the Todd County case, he's gained weight nicely to where he's a nice looking horse. Considering what's been through, he's a very friendly and attentive horse and is always at the gate looking for attention.
 BISKIT
Biskit, foaled in 2002, is an adorable golden palomino gelding. He is 14 hands and has a friendly personality. Biskit is rideable, however his level of training is still unclear. He seems to enjoy being under saddle; he turns well, stops well, but doesn't know how to (or just doesn't "want to") back up. He's really not the best horse for a beginner or young rider at this point, but 30-60 days of training for this absolutely beautiful horse will net a handy, reliable, and best of all, personable mount. Call Kim at 612-669-6540.
Update: Thanks to the power of YouTube, we have a video of Biskit in action! Click here to check it out! And In case you were wondering, that's an 11 year-old riding him.
 BRUNSWICK
While Brunswick - foaled in 2005 - is related to the recent (and massive) seizure of ponies, minis, and donkeys, he actually first came to us in 2007 when he was surrendered to us because of facial/eye injury. As you can see from these photos (Photo 1, Photo 2, Photo 3), he's come quite a long way. And, he's recovered from the injury nicely. He's a super-sweet boy with a great attitude. If you'd like to meet Brunswick, please call Laurie at 763-238-6615.
 BYYA - Student of the Trainer's Challenge of the Unwanted Horse
Foaled in 2005, Byya (pronounced "Bye-yah") is an Egyption Arabian mare with a super-sweet disposition. She is extremely level headed and does not spook when introduced to new things. She tends to be low on the pecking order, but also isn't afraid to express her opinion. She stands a petite 14.1 hands. To get in touch with Charlie regarding Byya, or to set up a time where you can meet them both, please feel free to send him an e-mail.
 CAMILLE
Camille is a big buckskin mare currently in foster care. In addition to the photo to the right, here's a close-up of Camille as well as a photo of her under saddle while at the MHARF Winter Tack Sale. Camille is a rather dominant mare (aren't they all?) that would do best with an experienced horse person as she is a bit of a "tester" and will certainly test to see if you're paying attention.
"Can I get away with <insert naughty thing here> now? Rats."
"Okay, how about now? Darn it!"
"You still looking? Sheesh! Don't you ever get distracted?"
"Fine. I'll be good. Honest."
 CATAHOULA - Updated 08/11/2008
Catahoula was foaled in 2002 and is a 14.2 hand chestnut leopard Appaloosa gelding that is broke to ride, has excellent ground manners, and plays well with others.
As you can see in this photo (and in this one), he came to us very thin and
emaciated. The great news is that Catahoula has been responding very well to
therapy and is steadily gaining weight at a healthy rate. This has resulted
in the excellent looking horse that you see in the image to the right. He would benefit from a relatively confident rider. He has been trail ridden and worked in the arena. Catahoula will require yearly dental exams/treatment as he had some dental issues when he was rescued. He's a very easy keeper, and has been very healthy and accident-free. He is a complete LOVE
and you will fall for this boy immediately. For more information on Catahoula, please call Blue Horse Stables at 763-389-1142.
 CHARLOTTE
Charlotte is a chestnut roan registered Appaloosa filly that was born May of 2007. She's a really sweet girl - very curious and alert. She was in rehab for a while to overcome her contracted tendons, but has been responding well to treatment and is slowly improving. As such, she's now ready to be adopted. She is already roaning out and will shed out colored.
 CLINTON - Updated 08/17/2008
Please say "hello" to Clinton who is a very rare breed of "eyeless" Pinto minis found only on the Northern shorses of Miniland. In addition to not having any eyes, this rare breed of miniature horses enjoy standing quietly in sunbeams and kicking soccer balls around - well, if they can find the soccer ball after they've kicked it, of course. On a more serious note, Clinton is a gelding was foaled around 2000, and stands just under 36 inches (that's nine hands high). While he's a little shy, he is halter broke and is easy to handle. (And yes, we were kidding about the "eyeless" part. He does have two eyes and they work just fine. However, given his mane and forelock, we're pretty sure he has a hard time finding - let alone kicking - soccer balls)..
 COE
Coe was foaled in 2006 and is a bay colt who is very adorable. He has a nice white blaze and two white socks on his rear legs. He is very mannerly and gentle and will soon be gelded. While he's currently available for adoption, he won't be able to leave the Rescue until after the gelding.
 CONAN - Updated 08/24/2008
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 repsonded well to a "weight training" program (the one that helps thin horses gain weight), and looking nice and shiny in his summer coat. In addition to the weight training, we've introduced him to our 30 day general training program to ascertain what he knows and get him a decent start. We think he was foaled around 2003 and he's what looks to be a pony-cross standing about 13 hands high.
 DAMIZE
Teenaged registered Arabian gelding, Egyptian type. Gorgeous horse.
Not broke but a really pretty mover.
 DIESEL - Student of the Trainer's Challenge of the Unwanted Horse
Diesel, foaled in 2004, is a gelding that came to us with a really icky wound on his rear left leg (sorry about the technical description). He's since had surgery on the wound and has recovered nicely. Even with his wound, he was fine, well-mannered young fellow while he was resting in rehab. To get in touch with Scott regarding Diesel, or to set up a time where you can meet them both, please feel free to send him an e-mail.
 ELIOT - Student of the Trainer's Challenge of the Unwanted Horse
One of the original members of the Pine County 45, Eliot (formerly Con Brio) was foaled in 2001 and is a Thoroughbred cross gelding. When he first came to the Rescue in 2002, he was nearly untouchable, which how he became named after Mr. Eliot Ness. Once he was a suitable health (and was a little more trusting of people), he was adopted out and had exceptional care and ground-work training for those few years before coming back to the Rescue. While he has made great progress with this trust of humans, his adoptive family felt it was important to Eliot to receive training from a more experienced person. He's very athletic and would be well-suited for activities, such as Dressage. To get in touch with Jodi regarding Eliot, or to set up a time where you can meet them both, please call her at 612-240-2704 (leave a message if she's unavailable), or you can send her an e-mail.
 FAREED - Updated 08/022008
Sired by El Gamil and born in February of 2007 (his mother is Kara Myst), Fareed is an Arabian bay gelding that is greying out. He's been handled extensively and has had lots of ground work. Since he's been in the care of vetrinarians (foster parents, not medical reasons), he's up to date on all his shots and wellness treatments.
 FINNEGAN
Finnegan (shown with Mulligan, the white mule) is a colt, foaled in 2005, that has a bit of growing to do - we're thinking he's going to be pretty big. In his photo of when he came to the Rescue, you can easily see that he was in need of some extra weight. Now that his weight is up and he's been gelded, he's now ready to be adopted out. While he loves to have his forehead rubbed, he's still a little wary of people. He's come a long way since his arrival last summer (2007), it's just that he's not quite convinced that he's in a safe place yet.
 FLIKKA
Flikka is a yearling filly Quarter Horse foaled in 2006. She is able to be registered AQHA. Flikka is a sweet chestnut girl who is undersize and underweight for her age due to starvation, so she will need a home with lots of TLC to spare and lots of Equine Junior to help her grow into her full potential.
 FLYN
Flyn, foaled in 2007, is an extremely friendly chestnut colt. He has a great personality, and looks forward to a home with lots of TLC and Equine Junior to help him grow up nice and strong.
 GARNETT - Student of the Trainer's Challenge of the Unwanted Horse
Garnett, foaled in 2005, is a buckskin mare that has Doc Bar bloodlines. Can be registered AQHA. To get in touch with Laura regarding Garnett (Jewel), or to set up a time where you can meet them both, please feel free to send her an e-mail.
 GEMINI - Updated 07/14/2008
Foaled in 2000, Gemini is a flashy (and we do mean "flashy"!) black bay Quarter-type horse gelding that stands about 14.3 hands. Looking at his photo to the right, you'd never think that after being seized from Todd County, he came to the Rescue with a body score of "3". His bright white socks and dark coat really make him stand out from the rest of the horses he's with. It also helps that he's really friendly - we guess that comes with the territory when you've been starved and the people who are helping you are giving you food. He came to us equipped with skis, but we've retired those for more sensible footwear. If you'd like to know more about Gemini, please call Kris at 651-674-2190.
 GEORGE - Student of the Trainer's Challenge of the Unwanted Horse
George, foaled in 2004, is a dual registered, half Arabian and Pinto broodstock gelding . He leads and ties very well and stands nicely for the farrier. He stands 13.3 hands high so he's more of a large pony or a small horse. To get in touch with Robin regarding George, or to set up a time where you can meet them both, please call her at 612-910-1409 (leave a message if she's unavailable) or send her an e-mail.
 GIDGET - Student of the Trainer's Challenge of the Unwanted Horse
A healthy and friendly palomino mare, Gidget was foaled in 2004. She's done well with ground work and is halter broke, and we think that she's ready to start under saddle. To get in touch with Rachael regarding Gidget, or to set up a time where you can meet them both, please call her at 715-222-9444 (leave a message if she's unavailable). You can also contact her via e-mail, but calling her is best.
 GOOD GOLLY MISS MOLLY - Updated 06/14/2008
With a name this long, we have plenty of options on what we can call her, including but not limited to, "GeeGeeEmEm". (Say it out loud if you're confused.) In either case, Miss Molly is a teenage grey Arabian mare that stands about 16 hands high. We're unsure of her training level, but she's certainly in good health.
 GYPSY - Student of the Trainer's Challenge of the Unwanted Horse
Foaled in 2005, this grade Quarter horse filly is a real cutie with three white socks and a blaze. While it's an updated Gypsy's picture at the right, here's an older picture for your viewing pleasure. She's had a lot of ground work and handling and is ready for a slow start to
her training. Being of smaller size, she might be a good 4-H horse training project pony. To get in touch with Susan regarding Gypsy, or to set up a time where you can meet them both, please call her at 612-759-3622 (leave a message if she's unavailable) or you can send her an e-mail.
 HOPE - Student of the Trainer's Challenge of the Unwanted Horse
Hope is Lola's daughter (see Lola, below) and shares her mother's great attitude. Hope was born in August 2004. She initially was handled quite a bit, and was very accustomed to a halter and being led. She was then moved to a different foster home where she wasn't handled for quite a while. She's forgotten how much she knows, but she has always been treated kindly and is very sensible, calm and curious, and isn't afraid of anything! She is being fostered in the south metro and will need some work with her new adoptive parent at the foster farm before she can be trailered and moved to her adoptive home. She's going to mature to be quite a beauty! To get in touch with Jack regarding Hope, or to set up a time where you can meet them both, please call him at 956-453-5437 (leave a message if he's unavailable) or send him an e-mail.
 IAN
Ian, foaled in 2005, is a pinto pony who was in rehab until he reached a healthy weight. and had a nice hoof trimming. He's a good fellow and has a good build - he stands about 54 inches (13.2 hands) high. Very smart and eager. If you'd like to meet Ian, please call Laurie at 763-238-6615.
 IQUITOS
Iquitos - also known as "Inky Toes" around the barn - is a OTTB gelding that stands about 16 hands high and was foaled in 2001. While he's an Argentine import, he's done well to adapt to the language and the culture. He has a screw in his left front fetlock which we originally thought would need to be removed. As it turns out, the screw is not causing him any discomfort and after a couple check-ups, it's been determined that removing the screw would cause more discomfort than if we left it alone.
 JEFFREY - Updated 06/14/2008
Jeffrey (of just "Jeff" to his friends) is a teenage grey Arabian gelding that stands about 16 hands high. We're unsure of his training level, but very friendly and sociable.
 JUNE BUG
June Bug - or just "Bug" - is a bay grade Mini that is about 33 inches high (8.1 hands). She's kind and sweet with large, bright eyes. She's well-behaved while in halter, she does need some training to become that "good horse". She's fine around children, provided there's an adult to supervise. Just from the way she's built, we think she'd look really spiffy in harness. In fact, that's exactly what we're training her to be - a spiffy driving horse.
If you'd like hear how well she's doing in harness, please call Blue Horse Stables at 763-389-1142.
 KARA MYST - Student of the Trainer's Challenge of the Unwanted Horse
Kara Myst, foaled in 2005, is a chestnut Egyptian Arab mare with a super-sweet disposition. She trailers well, is halter broke, and is all-in-all very easy to handle. While only a couple inches over 14 hands, she's still growing and with proper nutrition, she should be a gorgeous horse. To get in touch with Alison regarding Kara Myst, or to set up a time where you can meet them both, please call her at 651-261-9147 (leave a message if she's unavailable), or you can send her an e-mail.
 KELSO - Student of the Trainer's Challenge of the Unwanted Horse
Kelso, foaled in 2005, is a black gelding with a tiny white star and white anklets. Here's another photo of Kelso standing pretty. He came to us very thin, but good food and parasite control kicked his system into high gear to where he's a solid looking horse. He originally had some nerve damage to his face but that has since healed up nicely. He initially had some trust issues with humans, but has quickly learned that cookies are for good ponies, and as such, he's ready to start under saddle. We think he's going to mature into a large pony/small horse size and could make an excellent pony hunter! To get in touch with TJ regarding Kelso, or to set up a time where you can meet them both, please call her at 507-398-4154 (leave a message if she's unavailable), or you can send her an e-mail.
 KISS MI NECK - Updated 08/022008
Known as "Nick" around the barn, Kiss Mi Neck is a registered Thoroughbred gelding that was foaled in 1992. You can view his pedigreeseen here. He retired from racing at age seven with a bowed tendon. While it healed well and hasn't caused any lameness issues, he does need joint supplements to help with mild arthritis. He has had four months professional training since retiring from racing, most recently six weeks inthe fall of 2006. Due to some insecurities, Nick requires a confident rider who is able to keep his mind engaged. If you'd like to learn more about Nick, please call Jean at 612-718-0241.
 LAUREL
Laurel is a Walking Horse that we believe was foaled back in 1990. She stands about 15 hands, and while she is about 200 lbs. underweight right now, we believe her to be sound, and with the right diet she should fill out nicely. A super sweet girl, she stands quietly for grooming and and is very good with her ground manners. We've not had a chance to test her knowledge under saddle, but we really wouldn't be too surprised to find her well broke, if not a little rusty.
 LILIANA
Liliana is a heavier boned weanling filly, who was foaled in 2007. We believe she might be a warmblood cross. Looking at her today we think she will definitely be a tall girl when she's done growing, with the proper nutrition. She's very lovely and personable.
 LYDIA
Lydia is a yearling Appaloosa filly, foaled in 2007. She is a lovely chestnut and is starting to color up already. She's very sweet and loving.
 MIDNIGHT GAMBLE - Updated 08/022008
Midnight Gamble (also known as "Beeper" around the barn) was foaled in 1999 and is a registered Arabian gelding who had his left eye removed due to an ulcerated cornea. As he was blind in that eye prior to the surgery, he's accustomed to the impaired vision and acts like your normal, everyday horse. He is well broke, quiet, and very gentle. If you'd like to stop by and see Mr. Gamble (you can call him Beeper, if you'd like), please call Rachael at 715-222-9444.
 MIDNIGHT SLAYER - Updated 07/01/2008
Midnight Slayer, foaled in 2000, is a registered Arabian gelding. He understands Western direct reining and is a very beautiful boy. He's currently in training to fine-tune his skills, and is doing quite well - here's a video showing him in action. in addition, here's a great photo of Midnight's profile. Based on what he's learned thus far and what more he needs to learn, we feel that he would be best suited for a confident, intermediate rider. If you would like to set up a time to meet Mr. Slayer, you can call Kris at 651-674-2190.
 MULLIGAN
Mulligan is a solid while, good-sized mule gelding. While he's pink-skinned, he's not an albino as he has brown eyes. We estimate the he (based on the fact he's got all his baby teeth) was foaled sometime in 2005 or 2006. He's been dewormed, been checked out by a vet, and has had his feet trimmed. While he's not headshy, he's certainly "body shy" and has some trust issues to work through. Currently in foster care.
 NEFISA
Foaled in 2006, Nefisa is a very sweet, bay Egyptian Arabian mare. She has a nice temperament, is halter broke, and has no problem with trailers. She's growing a silky coat of long hair in this weather, and are predicting that when she's older, she'll have one of those flowing manes and tails that all the other horses wish they had.
 O'HENRY - Updated 06/14/2008
O'Henry, a pony gelding, was foaled in June of 2007 - and for everyone who likes baby photos, here's a photo of O'Henry before he was weaned. He has lot of white with a little chestnut coloration. Of course, being just a "wee lad" - he stands an impressive 37 inches (9.1 hands in "horse terms") and he's full of energy and darn adorable as he races about. His current foster eight year-old "Mom" spends lots of time walking and grooming him, so he's quite comfortable around children. In addition, we have a nice portrait photo from this past winter. If you'd like to be overwhelmed by his adorableness - and maybe get him spiffed up in time for the MHARF Pony Show this coming fall - please call Laurie at 763-238-6615 to set up a time to meet O'Henry.
 PEEKSKILL
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".
 PHOEBE
Phoebe is one of those unfortunate cases of being pregnant upon arrival to the Rescue. Foaled in 2004, she's chestnut Arabian mare with a lot of chrome, which is what probably got her in trouble with a smooth-talking stallion. The surprising twist to this situation that this "stallion" was a yearling palomino. That's right, against her better judgment, Phoebe fell for a younger man and he left her in this embarrassing state when she arrived at the Rescue. So let this serve as a warning to everyone who think that the yearling stud that's out gallivanting with all those mares because "there's nothing he can do" - guess again. At any rate, Phoebe has since given birth to a bouncing colt named Phoenix (see photo) and once weaned, Phoebe will be available for adoption and taken to her Forever Home.
 PHOENIX
Quite a little fireball in his own right, Phoenix is a colt that was foaled in 2008 by a mare - Phoebe - who arrived at the Rescue pregnant. Phoenix is a result of Phoebe's tryst with a yearling palomino, which left Phoebe in the embarrassing state of pregnancy. Phoenix has inherited his mother's good looks and temperament and loves to interact with humans. Very curious and agile, we think he's going to be a great horse once he grows up. While not officially available until after he's been weaned and gelded, we've placed him in the "Available" section so everyone can get a look at him. Since we can never have enough baby photos, here's another photo of Phoenix looking all cute and sassy.
 POE - Updated 06/12/2008
Not to be confused with Edgar Alan of the same name, Poe is a mini pinto gelding standing about 34 inches - that's 8.2 hands in "big horse" terms. He can be a little dickens but easily leads anywhere you want him to go. Fairly easy to please, his main pleasure in life is "green grass"!
 QUINCY
Quincy, foaled in 2006, is an Arabian colt who came to us as a four month-old with a painful, crooked leg. (Here's photo of Quincy when he arrived at the Rescue.) Rather than provide medical treatment, his owner opted to dump him at an auction where we met the sad little fellow. Quincy was purchased at the auction by one of our foster care providers for a whopping $10. Simply trimming his feet and adjusting his diet (Here's a photo showing what good hoof care can do) started to help Quincy's conformation and as he's grown up (here's a photo of little Quincy), he's developed a little arthritis which good hoof care and shoeing have helped with. Surgery to clean up the knee joint capsule may still be in Quincy’s future, however, so sponsors are needed.
 REBA
Foaled in 2007, Reba is a red roan Quarter Horse type mare. While a bit on the shy side due to her previous experiences with humans, she is slowly coming around to trust her handlers.
 SAGE
Sage was foaled in 2006 and is an Appaloosa-cross filly who has recently been weaned from her mama. She's been spending her days romping around and being the typical baby horse.
 SHAKEEL
Shakeel is a sorrel Arabian colt born in 2007. He is a real cutie and is halter broke and stands nicely for all four of his feet to be lifted and cleaned.
 SHEZA MYSTICAL - Student of the Trainer's Challenge of the Unwanted Horse
Sheza Mystical - also known as "Luna" - is a registered solid cremello Paint mare foaled in 2004. Both eyes are blue and will need eye protection and SPF 3,000 for life. (Put another way, she is affected by the ravages of the sun and will need to have proper protection in the summer months.) She's very friendly and is willing to please. She's ready to start, but if she had her way, she'd love to just stand and be groomed.
 SONBE SUGARGAL
A very friendly pinto registered Shetland mare foaled in 1999. Halter-broke and easy to handle, Sonbe has been started under saddle. Without question, she could easily be registered pinto and recent events suggest that she has a place in the spotlight. Here's a photo of Sonbe taking the second-place ribbon in Halter class in the 2006 Pony & Colt show - a class, we would like to add, that had more than 20 competitors!
 SPICE - Updated 07/01/2008
Spice, foaled in 1999, is an Appaloosa mare, who is the proud mama of the bouncing little filly named Sage (pictured with her mama at right). Sage has since been weaned from Spice, and is now available for adoption. We've not yet assessed Spice's training level, but she's quite friendly and quiet. We have determined, however, that due to a crooked leg, supporting a rider causes her some pain and that it would be best if Spice lived her life as a companion horse.
 SUGARFOOT
Sugarfoot, foaled in 2006, is a mini mare (not to be confused with "Mini Me" that certainly lives up to her name - she's super-sweet and friendly and has no problems with children as she has been handled without difficulty by an eight year-old girl.
 SWAMP CAT - Updated 08/11/2008
From the "Book of Unusual Names" we present "Swamp Cat". We're not sure of the history of this name, but that's the name this gelding knows. And with all our horses, re-naming rights comes with adoption! He's a little light on training right now - he was foaled in 2006 - but he is halter broke and leads well enough to be considered "polite". We don't think he's going to get much taller than the 14 (or so) hands he is right now, which leads us to believe he's got a mix of pony in him.
Here's an early photo of this fellow.
Swampie (What? We should call him "Cat"?) has been schooled in the proper manners befitting a horse and is doing great under saddle. He's walking and trotting with a light rider and halts to seat with voice reinforcement - and we'd like to note that he has learned ground manners with a seven year old girl. If you would like find out how his training is going, please contact Blue Horse Stables at 763-389-1142.
Update: Here are a couple of recent photos showing Swampie encountering the big, scary cowbell-plasticbag-cottonrope device. You can see here and here that he's not all that concerned.
 SWAN (PC#4)
Chestnut mare in her "teens", this mare was in terrible condition but has blossomed and is ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL. Nice, friendly mare, in foster care. Companion horse only.
 TAFFY - Updated 06/12/2008
Taffy is a red-roan mini mare standing approximately 34 inches - 8.2 hands in "big horse" terms. She is very sweet, but still a little shy of humans. Once haltered she will stand quietly and loves to be brushed and pampered.
 TAHOE SKY
Tahoe Sky is a chestnut grade gelding that was foaled in 2003. He stands about 14.2 hands, has excellent ground manners, and does well under saddle whether it's on a quiet trail, an outdoor arena, or in a busy barn. His only "quirk" is that he's a bit of a "James Dean" sort of horse in that he's a bit of a loner - he rejects the strict confines of the herd and thinks that "The Mare" is there just to get him down. He has learned over time to get along with other horses, provided he has time to get to know them, versus being thrown together all at once. For example, having the horses in close, yet separate pens for a week or so to get him used to the idea that they belong here. He is currently in with a mini (who takes no guff from anyone!) and has spent time with two 30 year-olds. Towards humans, however, he's super-sweet, calm, and comfortable. Cookies are always accepted. He trailers well and rides out alone (has been trail-ridden at St. Croix Park), but due to his youth we think he should have at least an intermediate rider or have an experienced trainer nearby.
 TANDY'S RUCKUS - Updated 08/17/2008
Tandy’s Ruckus, foaled in 2004, is a beautiful bay Thoroughbred mare full of vigor! She came to us with what looked like a "floating" slab fracture in her knee, but after an additional evaluation by the vet, it was determined that surgery would not be necessary. Further digital sonogram scans were made and the slab fracture was not shown to be "floating", so with proper non-invasive medical care, Ms. Ruckus will recover from this injury. In fact, recent follow-up examinations are showing that the fracture is indeed healing! So, while she will never be a "jumper", the veterinarian cannot see any reason why she couldn't live out the rest of her life as a pleasure or dressage horse. Here's a photo of Tandy working through a leg yield. If you would like to learn more about Ms. Ruckus, please contact Blue Horse Stables at 763-389-1142.
 THREE CARD MONTY
"Monty" is a gelded bay pony, foaled in 2005. He's a super-cute fellow that stands a solid 40 inches (10 hands) high. Very precocious -
needs to play a lot and probably wouldn't do well around children right now. In fact, here's a photo of Monty playing around with Cody.
Monty is currently in foster care and his foster family had this photo of Monty when he was in his rebellious"fuzzy" phase. It certainly shows that even the fuzzy ones clean up well. If you'd like to meet Mr. Monty, please call Laurie at 763-238-6615.
 TIA
Foaled in 1990, Tia is a beautiful bay, purebred Arabian mare (Bask breeding); 15.1 hands, gentle, friendly and sensible mare. Has had some round pen work and is ready to be started under saddle.
 VERA
Vera, foaled in 2002, is a bay-and-white pinto mare standing 14.2 hands high. She's very friendly and attentive, but after spending some quality time with her, it's time she went into training to learn some "horse stuff". As such, she's been started with a consistent training schedule that we think will suit her personality.
 VIVA LA DANCE - Updated 08/17/2008
Viva La Dance (formerly known as Flame) was foaled in 1997 and is an American Saddlebred gelding with a mane the color of fire. He is a 14.3 hand chestnut with a strip, his mane is long orangish/flaxen and he has two white coronets on the rear legs. He is well broke and has a super disposition. He's presently taking a refresher training course to keep him "tuned-up". If you have questions or would like to learn more about Mr. Dance, please call Deb at 763-856-4475 or via e-mail at dfarm@sherbtel.net.
Update: Mr. Dance is nearing the end of his tune-up and if you'd like to see him under saddle, he was shown in the Saddlebred Extravaganza at the Washington County Fair on Sunday, August 3 by his trainer Natalie Payne of Foster Farm in Isanti. If you weren't able to see Mr. Dance at work, here's a video and some photos from the event.
 WEEBAY
WeeBay, foaled in 2007, is a cute and very friendly bay weanling. He is currently underweight, but with a little TLC and lots of yummy hay and Equine Junior, he should grow into a nice young man.
 WYLDFYRE
Wyldfyre, foaled in June of 1999, is an Arabian sorrel mare that stands about 14.2 hands. When she came to the Rescue, we immediately could tell that she was a very sweet girl - a very sweet, *pregnant* girl. Her pregnant status has now changed as she has since given birth to a somewhat large, bouncing
chestnut filly named Bonfyre. Once the filly has been weaned from mommy, Wyldfyre can be formally adopted. In the meantime, we've placed her in the "Available" section to let everyone get a look at her.
 ZAMEEL - Updated 08/022008
Sired by El Gamil and born in February of 2007 (his mother is O' Maiden Mabrovka), Zameel is an Arabian bay gelding that we expect will grey out as he grows older. He's been handled extensively and has had lots of ground work. Since he's been in the care of vetrinarians (foster parents, not medical reasons), he's up to date on all his shots and wellness treatments. He has a small owie on his ear that will need to taken care of, but otherwise he's in fine health. |
