Oreo

Oreo is a pinto miniature horse mare who was foaled on 05/24/16. She is a sweet little mare with good ground manners. Oreo has had an issue with laminitis in the past. Recent radiographs show that the condition is mild and she should be fine as long as she gets proper nutrition and farrier care. She will need to go to a home that is knowledgeable about proper diet for mini horses and management of laminitis. We are currently looking for a home for her along with her best friend, Peekaboo. They have been together all their lives and are very bonded.

 

Peekaboo

Peekaboo is a miniature horse mare who was foaled on 03/27/16. She is a very sweet girl with good ground manners. Peekaboo has come to MHARF because her owner very sadly needed to find new placement for her along with her best friend, Oreo. Peekaboo has had some issues with laminitis in the past and is currently having corrective farrier work and is on a new diet. We are looking to find them a home together with someone who is knowledgeable about the nutritional needs of miniature horses and managing laminitis.

Misty (Adopted)

Misty is a Tennessee Walking Horse mare who was foaled in approximately 2001 and who stands 14.1hh. She came in from a January 2023 St. Louis County humane case. Misty has had all of her intake veterinary work done and is currently with trainer Sarah Helms for a training assessment. Sarah says Misty is a nice mare with a good temperament. Misty does gait and she is suitable for an intermediate rider. She has some good training but is quick, especially at the lope, which may be intimidating to a less experienced rider.

Video #1 of Misty under saddle March 2023

Video #2 Misty under saddle March 2023

Video #3 Misty w/ ball

Video #4 of Misty under saddle march 2023

 

Sammy (Adopted)

Sammy is an Arabian/QH mare who came to us from a January 2023 St. Louis County humane case.  She was foaled in approximately 2001. Sammy stands 14.3hh. She had her veterinary work done at intake, including much-needed dental care which has now allowed her to eat properly and gain weight.  Sammy went to HH Stables in late April for a training assessment and some refresher training. They report that Sammy is a little nervous being away from the other horses, but she is still respectful and listens well. She stands nicely for saddling and mounting. She is neck-reined and stops well. She has obviously had a lot of riding in the past but was a little rusty. She has now had many rides in the arena, around the farm, and even out on trails with overnight camping. She can be excitable, but she is easily manageable and very trusting of her rider if they are calm and confident. Sammy does need protection from bug bites in the summer as she does have a high sensitivity to bites.

 

Sweet Pea (Adopted)

Sweet Pea is a quarter horse/Arabian mare who was foaled in approximately 2003. She came to us from a January 2023 St. Louis County humane case.  Sweet Pea stands 14.1hh. She had all of her veterinary work done at intake, including dental care. She had several very sharp, overgrown teeth which had caused bad ulceration in her mouth. After her dental care she was able to eat much more comfortably and gained weight quickly. Sweet Pea went to HH Stables in late April for a training assessment and some refresher training. She is broke to ride but was a bit rusty at first as it has been a while since she has been ridden. She is now going nicely walk/trot in the arena and she has also gotten some good overnight camping experience with state park trail riding. Her trainers at HH Stable say she has the sweetest personality and is very respectful. She has great ground manners and is good under saddle but looks to her rider for confidence so not suited to a very beginner rider. Sweet Pea does have a mild case of clubfoot in one of her fronts which is common in her breed. She shows signs of having had a bout of laminitis in the past (most likely due to going without farrier care/trimming for a long period). She is now sound and has no problem with either issue with consistent regular trimming.

Video of Sweet Pea Under Saddle May 2023