Quincy has been adopted!
Quincy is a grayed-out pinto draft gelding in is mid-teens (possible a Shire or Gypsy cross) who came to us from a recent Stearns County humane case. He leads and loads okay but still has some trust issues and is harder to catch. He is being treated for scratches.
Tillis has been ADOPTED!
Tillie is a sorrel grade quarter horse mare who was foaled in approximately 2005 and stands approximately 15hh. She is broke to ride but she has been diagnosed with navicular syndrome. She currently requires front shoes. She is suitable for light trail riding and is currently in training with Anna Hill. You can see videos of Tillie on Anna’s training page Longstocking Stables.
Maui is an American Saddlebred mare (registered name Hawaii Phive-O) who was foaled in 2005 and who stands approximately 16hh. She originally came to MHARF in a 2011 humane case. She competed in our 2013 Trainer’s Challenge with trainer Jenna Jarboe . Maui has recently come back to MHARF because her adopter could no longer keep her. Maui has had quite a bit of training, but she is an energetic and “hotter” horse and requires a knowledgeable and confident intermediate rider and up. She is currently in training at MJB Horse Training.
Wilbur is a POA gelding who was foaled in approximately 2012 and stands approximately 14.2hh. He is broke to ride but it has been over a year since he has been ridden–so will need some refresher work. Should be suitable for advanced beginner working w/trainer or intermediate rider. Wilbur is a smart horse and will benefit from regular work. He has a lot of potential.
Pearl is a young Appaloosa mare (foaled in approximately 2017) who was signed over to MHARF after she was purchased at a Long Prairie, MN, auction in September 2020 (thank you to Kym Garvey of Save the Brays Donkey Rescue and to everyone who donated towards her purchase). She spent several days at Anoka Equine Veterinary Services being closely monitored and receiving her intake care. Radiographs showed that she had an untreated jaw fracture that had become badly infected. Bloodwork showed that she was anemic and had been starved to the point that her body had begun to utilize protein from muscle tissue to survive. As soon as Pearl showed that she was able to eat and drink well, she was discharged form AEVS and went into rehab care at the farm (including antibiotics, careful feeding, hydration monitoring, treatment for rain rot, ringworm, and intestinal parasites).
In November 2020 Pearl had surgery on her fractured jaw at Anoka Equine Veterinary Services. The surgery was performed on the table w/ general anesthesia due to the extensive nature of what needed to be done and the pain factor involved. We waited nearly two months from intake time to have the surgery because we wanted to give Pearl enough time to gain the weight and strength needed to undergo the procedure safely. The surgery consisted of curettage of the infected pocket of the jawbone, removal of necrotic bone fragments (see photo below), and a dental extraction.
Unfortunately as of March 2022, Pearl has been diagnosed with juvenile onset arthritis and she should not be a riding horse. We are hoping to find Pearl a home as a companion horse only.
