Lisa is a young pony mare (foaled in approximately 2014, standing 10hh) whom we were called out to pick up after she had been found running loose along a busy county road in early May 2023. She had been chased by cars and on foot by several people, finally being roped and dragged into a holding pen. When we arrived, we found a very terrified pony who had no intention of letting someone catch her again. Our director roped her as gently as possible and quickly got a halter on her and was able to get her in the trailer. She was not claimed by her owner, so she came to MHARF for rehabilitation and eventual adoption to a new home. She was underweight and her stiff, harsh hair-coat showed long-term nutritional neglect. Her hooves were overgrown, and she was treated for a severe case of lice. She also had a permanent scar from a too-tight halter that grew into her face. Lisa was mistrustful of humans, so it took some time to get her to stand quietly for body clipping, which was handled in increments so as not to cause too much stress. When she was ready, she had all of her intake veterinary work done, including vaccinations and dental work.  Lisa was adopted in 2023, but has now been returned to MHARF because her adopter could no longer keep her. She is ready to find a committed adoptive home where she will get the love and attention she deserves.

(You may have seen our post in 2023 about the passing of our friend Lisa Brisse, for whom MHARF is a recipient of memorial donations. In Lisa’s memory, we thought this pony should be honored with her name.  Lisa the pony had gone through a lot, but she is a survivor. We think our friend Lisa would be proud.)



Penny Candy is a 2007 Saddlebred x pony mare who stands approximately 13.2hh. Penny has a lot of experience under saddle, but she does require a confident rider because she is quick and energetic. She has had a lot of training and knows her cues and needs a rider who will know how to direct her. She came back to us in July 2023  from an adoptive home because her rider had outgrown her. She’s suitable for a confident rider on the smaller side (older child, teenager or small adult). She has been trail ridden and she crosses obstacles and water. She also has experience in the 4H show ring and training level dressage.  We would love to see Penny go to a new home where she can be a lighter trail horse or do some light pleasure riding and showing (no competitive gaming or jumping). She has some soreness/arthritis in her hocks and hock injections may be an option for her in the future. She also has a history of laminitis and equine metabolic syndrome, so a home where she will be kept on a strict diet and get proper farrier care is a must.  She is currently sound and does not require shoes. Penny Candy spent last fall in foster care at AMF Equitation, LLC, where she was being used as a lighter duty lesson horse and was a great favorite among the students. She is currently at HH Stables where she is enjoying a lot of attention and getting some more ride time.