Lex is a paint gelding who came to MHARF during a March 2022 Pine County humane case. He is approximately 15 to 16 years old. Lex is broke to ride but has been diagnosed w/DSLD (Degenerative Suspensory Ligament Disease) and even though it is a mild case, he is suitable as a companion horse only.
Chaska is a nice older pinto mare (early 20’s) who was originally adopted from MHARF back in 2005. Her adopter could sadly no longer keep her so she is back with us and in need of a new home. Chaska stands approximately 14.2hh. She is broke to ride and we will be having a trainer do an assessment on her as soon as there is an opening.
Rake is a 15.1hh pinto gelding (unknown breeding) who was foaled in approximately 2010. He originally came to MHARF in 2014 from a humane case. He was a stud at intake and very thin (Body score of 1.5/2 on Henneke Scale). Rake was adopted but has now been returned to MHARF because his adopter could sadly no longer keep him. He is broke to ride and is currently with trainer Sarah Helms of Step Up Horsemanship for assessment and refresher training. Rake is suitable at this time for an intermediate rider and up. He is a pretty “easy keeper” and should be kept off of lush pasture in the spring and summer.
Video of Rake’s Initial Ride w/ Trainer
Thor is a 16.1hh paint gelding who was foaled in approximately 2004. He originally came to MHARF in 2011 from a humane case. Thor has been adopted and returned to MHARF 3 times over the past 10 years but only because in each instance his adopter could no longer keep him. He’s a nice gelding who is well broke to ride and suitable for a confident intermediate rider and up. He is currently with trainer Sarah Helms of Step Up Horsemanship for assessment and refresher training. Watch for updates!
Thor’s Initial Ride w/ Trainer 02/16/22
Eclipse was born at MHARF in March 2015 (during an eclipse) after her mother Triska came in from a humane case in late 2014. She was adopted as a yearling and started under saddle in 2018. Eclipse was then returned because her adopter could sadly no longer keep her. She then went back into training and was adopted again. She was unfortunately returned a second time because she proved to be a little too much horse for her young rider. Eclipse has had trail experience and some jumping experience. We don’t know much about her breeding but she is shorter, stocky mare, standing 14hh. She most likely has some paint, quarter horse, and pony in her. Eclipse is currently in training with Wendy Decamp. She is not suitable for a beginner. We would recommend her for a confident intermediate rider and up as she will sometimes try to test a more timid rider. It is also very important for Eclipse to have a properly fitting saddle (as it is for all horses).
