Jewell (Companion Home Recommended)

Jewell is a nice palomino stock-type mare who was foaled in approximately 1994 and stands 15.2hh. She came to us when we were called out by Sherburne County to pick her up as an estray horse. Her owner was found but didn’t want her back so she was signed over to us. She has had her vet work (including dental). She has decent teeth for her age. We were told she is broke to ride and to drive both single and double. We did send her for a training assessment in November of 2020 and though she is broke to ride, she is quite rusty and not very willing. It was decided that due to her age we would not put a lot of resources into further under saddle training at this time as she is perfectly happy as a “pasture pet”. However, a potential adopter with experience could always put time into her under saddle and/or in harness as she is healthy and sound for her age. Another thing trainer Sarah Lemke worked with her on was he unwillingness to stand for the farrier–which is something she is now much better about!

 

 

Tootsie (Adopted)

Tootsie is a grade quarter horse mare who was foaled in spring of 2019. She originally came to us in a November 2019 humane case. Tootsie was quite thin at intake and spent many weeks at Anoka Equine being treated for malnourishment and intestinal parasites. Tootsie also required a blood transfusion early on and was diagnosed with an umbilical hernia which required surgical repair once she was strong enough for the surgery in January 2020.  Tootsie was adopted but came back to MHARF in Spring of 2023 due to what was thought to be navicular disease. Tootsie does not have navicular disease, but she does have an offset navicular bone. We are also working with the farrier to fix low heels caused by previous trimming. She is currently sound and will be going back into training soon.

Tonka (Tonka has been ADOPTED!)

Tonka has been ADOPTED!

Tonka is a yearling aged (born spring 2019) palomino colt who came to us in November 2019 from a Carlton County humane case. Tonka was treated for malnourishment and intestinal parasites and then gelded. He did have a complication with the castration surgery so had to return to Anoka Equine for  additioanl rehab. He has now recovered and has been placed with trainer Kaitlyn Fedewa for our 2020 Promise of the Future In-Hand Training Competition for Young Horses. He will spend the spring and summer in training learning everything he needs to know to be a good citizen on the ground. He will then compete in the event in September and be available for adoption.

You can follow Tonka’s progress on his Facebook Page!

 

Maggie (Maggie has been ADOPTED!)

Maggie is a bay grade quarter horse mare who stands approximately 14.3hh and was foaled in approximately 1995. She originally came to MHARF from a 2013 humane case. She was adopted several years ago but has now been returned to MHARF because her adopter could no longer keep her. She has a really nice temperament. Maggie is broke to ride but it has been several years since she has been ridden so needs a refresher.

Earl (Adopted!)

Earl is a 14hh bay mustang cross gelding (foaled in approximately 2004) who originally came to MHARF from a humane case in 2010. Earl recently came back to us from his adoptive home because he had developed some issues with bucking and bolting under saddle.  He went back into training with Marirose Berner of MJB Horse Training and he was evaluated for pain or discomfort issues. We found that he was having pain issues most likely from a previous poorly fitting saddle. He also received massage therapy donated by EquiKare.

As of December 2021, Earl is continuing in his training under saddle. He has not shown any signs of his previous behavior

and is doing well.