Thank you so much to Alison for this update on Shilo (formerly known as “Storm”) and for her wonderful testimonial regarding her adoption experience. We are thrilled that Shilo has such a wonderful home and that we were able to help bring the two of them together!
“I adopted Shilo over a year ago from MHARF. It was love at first sight and a journey we would embark on together. At the time, Shilo’s name was Storm. She came through surrender, and our uniting has helped us heal but in very different ways. I am a survivor. My work helps others heal and provides me a platform to help others see their dreams, goals, and person-centered growth to those wanting to be safe. Shilo needed to be safe, and now she is “SAFE” and loved. This dream was only possible because of MHARF and also a personal and dear friend Renne Walker. Renne has a rescue and sanctuary now in Prior Lake, Minnesota.
Renne walked through the process with me and also reassured me that this time around, things would be ok. When I was 14 years old and, at the time, an avid rider, I had a horse—an appaloosa, to be exact. Topper reminds me of Shilo. Although he was 16.2 hands and she is 14.3, this healing process has helped me see that my riding years ( Showing games ) as a kid- were not done yet! Being back in the saddle feels so good. I also want to acknowledge that MHARF has supported equine and riders of color. Opening the door to those trying to find diversity, equity, and inclusion is a sport or horse ownership in Minnesota is not always pleasant. We are often met with discrimination and racism, and behind it all is ignorance. MHARF is terrific, and Shilo was a gift. We thank you, MHARF, for bringing us together.
Alison and Shilo, We love MHARF!!!!!!!!”
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Thank you to Jenny for the beautiful pics and update on her adopted MHARF horse Khaleesi (formerly known as Breena, adopted in 2020): “This is my rescue Khaleesi (aka Breena) that I just spent time riding in Arizona this past week. She is amazing and will always have a home with me. I’m so thrilled with her “
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Thank you to Paradise Ranch for the photos of some of the adopted MHARF horses who are lucky enough to call this beautiful farm home! Cinnamon the mini mare was adopted in 2020 after she came to us as an owner surrender. She had been turned out with a mini stallion prior to coming in, so we did a preg check and, sure enough, she was in foal. Charlie was born in 2021. Sky came to us from a 2017 humane case. You may remember this pretty mare as “Cherries” (who was our 2019 Trainer’s Challenge Reserve Champion w/ trainer Sarah Lemke and our 2018 Promise of the Future Grand Champion w/ trainer Brenda Boyd). Sky, Cinnamon, and Charlie are all well-loved and enjoy plenty of attention from the lesson kids at the ranch!
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Thank you to Teresa for this update on her adopted MHARF mare, Sayonara:
“My baby bay is turning grey. 6 years old already how did she go from this to this? I love dapple greys and always wanted one. She is perfect in so many ways!”
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This update comes courtesy of Charlotte who wanted to let us know how well Harley (formerly Kristoff) is doing at Welcome Ranch:
“Harley is a big goofball! He is king of the game ‘bite face’ with all of the geldings. He is VERY active and plays a lot. He’s not so sure about his acupuncture treatments, but he sure feels better when they’re done! He tries to “help” so… tools/shovels/tractor/wheelbarrow beware He is spoiled rotten, crazy smart, and a super fun horse. Love, love, love our boy!”
You probably remember Harley from our 2020 Trainer’s Challenge (known then as Kristoff) where he and his trainer Jadyn Mossengren placed in every class, earning them the Reserve Championship!
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Thank you to Linda for adopting Scout’s mama Lily and ensuring that both she and Scout have a great home!
“Scout, on left, will be 2 soon. He was born with Achondroplasia. He brings sunshine on the cloudiest days. We adopted his mother, Lily, from Minnesota Hooved Animal Rescue. Lily was in foal at that time. Patches, his bestie, has been with us for many years. She will be 26.”
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Thank you to Syd for this update on Norman, whom she adopted last summer after meeting him while he was in training with Wendy DeCamp at Essence of Equus: “I am so lucky to have found such an amazing and goofy horse.
(Next year we both plan to attend UW River Falls Wisconsin for Animal and Equine science). He stole my senior photo spotlight! (PS. He has an Instagram @StorminNorman05!!!).”
It looks like Syd and Norman have a bright future together!
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Three years to the day Tonka’s adopter first saw him posted on Facebook, she sent us this re-creation of the pictures that made her fall in love with him! (Tonka spent several weeks at Anoka Equine Veterinary Services in 2019 and was quite a favorite there.) From Lindsey: “December 19th will always be a date I hold deep in my heart! It was the first time I saw a picture of Tonka through Anoka Equine’s Facebook post. Little did I know he would become my heart and soul He is everything and more than I could ever ask for, such a blast to work with and what journey it has been so far! We have done a few novice games, cow sorting and some trail rides. Can’t wait for more to come!” Lindsey’s sister Mandy adopted Skip who came in from the same case as Tonka. The two were buddies (having been together most of their lives, including while in training for the 2020 “Promise of the Future” competition w/ trainers Kaitlyn and Michelle Fedewa). Skip has unfortunately been diagnosed with ringbone. He’s currently undergoing treatment and is also just “living his best life” as Tonka’s companion. We’re very thankful to Lindsey and Mandy for giving these young geldings such a great home. Lindsey also tells us that she and Mandy are “incredibly thankful for these boys and how wonderful they are” and that Tonka and Skip will be together forever.
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Shilo is safe and loved!
“I adopted Shilo over a year ago from MHARF. It was love at first sight and a journey we would embark on together. At the time, Shilo’s name was Storm. She came through surrender, and our uniting has helped us heal but in very different ways. I am a survivor. My work helps others heal and provides me a platform to help others see their dreams, goals, and person-centered growth to those wanting to be safe. Shilo needed to be safe, and now she is “SAFE” and loved. This dream was only possible because of MHARF and also a personal and dear friend Renne Walker. Renne has a rescue and sanctuary now in Prior Lake, Minnesota.
Alison and Shilo, We love MHARF!!!!!!!!”
“I’m so thrilled with her.”
Sky, Cinnamon, and Charlie are enjoying plenty of attention from the lesson kids at the ranch!
“She is perfect in so many ways!”
“Love, love, love our boy!”
“Harley is a big goofball! He is king of the game ‘bite face’ with all of the geldings. He is VERY active and plays a lot. He’s not so sure about his acupuncture treatments, but he sure feels better when they’re done! He tries to “help” so… tools/shovels/tractor/wheelbarrow beware
You probably remember Harley from our 2020 Trainer’s Challenge (known then as Kristoff) where he and his trainer Jadyn Mossengren placed in every class, earning them the Reserve Championship!
Scout and Lily the mini horses
“I’m so lucky to have found such an amazing and goofy horse!”
(Next year we both plan to attend UW River Falls Wisconsin for Animal and Equine science). He stole my senior photo spotlight! (PS. He has an Instagram @StorminNorman05!!!).”
It looks like Syd and Norman have a bright future together!
We are “incredibly thankful for these boys…”