Turtle (Turtle has been Adopted!)
Turtle has been Adopted!
Turtle is a young bay overo paint gelding who was foaled on 11/5/16. His dam Dixie came to MHARF during a September 2016 Stearns County humane case. Many of our followers sent us the idea to name him “Turtle” because of the very distinct turtle shape on his side. Turtle was adopted but his adopter could sadly not keep him. He was returned to MHARF and was entered into our 2018 Promise of the Future
In-Hand Training Competition for Young Horses at the Leatherdale Equine Center on the U of M St. Paul campus with trainer Liz Sigsworth. Liz and Turtle competed successfully in the POF on 09/22/18 and won the Reserve Championship!
Turtle has now been placed with trainer Nate Stener for our 2020 Trainer’s Challenge. He will spend the spring and summer in training with Nate and will compete in the event in September. He will then be available for adoption. To find out how you can apply to adopt Turtle at the event Click Here.
You can follow Turtle and Nate’s progress on Turtle’s Facebook Page!
- Turtle and trainer Nate Stener April 2020
- Turtle and trainer Nate Stener April 2020
- August 2019
- Turtle and Liz Sigsworth (photo credit Becca Berg Photography)
- Turtle and Liz Sigsworth 2018 POF Reserve Champions! @shelleypaulsonphotography
- (photo credit: Sydney Jordan Photography)
- (photo credit: Sydney Jordan Photography)
- Turtle (Mary Elizabeth Photography)
- Dixie and Turtle
- Turtle
Mighty Update: Mighty has been adopted!

Update: Mighty has been adopted and is no longer available. Mighty is a 1992 registered Appaloosa gelding who we have taken in from the equine program (now closed) at the St. Cloud Children’s Home. Mighty is a gentle giant (approximately 16hh) who has great ground manners and we are told he can be ridden by any level rider. However, he does have some arthritis in his hind legs and is suitable only for light riding and a lighter rider.
Zicha Update: Zicha has been adopted!
Zicha has been adopted!
Zicha is a 1989 registered palomino
Saddlebred gelding (Set in Gold). He is a very sweet gelding who we have taken in from the equine program (now closed) at the St. Cloud Children’s Home. Zicha is in very good condition for his age. He was ridden this past summer and we are told he is a fun and energetic ride. However, he does have a somewhat “hot” temperament so he does require someone with experience. He is a little shy of people but does do much better with women.


King
King has been adopted!

King is a 1988 registered dun quarter horse gelding (Flash San Bullet) who we have taken in from the St. Cloud Children’s Home equine program which has now closed. Because of his age, King is available as a companion horse only.











