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ACE
Breed: Morgan Sex: Gelding Foaled: 1999, 20yo Height: 14.3hh
Suitable for: Walk/trot/canter trail or arena work for an intermediate to advanced rider
Personality/History: Ace came to Horses' Haven at the request of the Michigan Horse Welfare Coalition, and we were of course happy to come to his rescue! Ace had been ridden in the past but had several years off prior to coming to Horses’ Haven. He had only been ridden bitless, as his training progressed we tried a double break snaffle and he gradually accepted the bit. He is very animated and easily distracted but is staying focused on training longer each time. Ace has a comical personality and is fun to work with but we are still working on good manners. He is great for grooming, tacking, and mounting. Due to his previous living situation he tends to get buddy sour and is a little controlling of his equine friends out in the pasture.
Breed: Morgan Sex: Gelding Foaled: 1999, 20yo Height: 14.3hh
Suitable for: Walk/trot/canter trail or arena work for an intermediate to advanced rider
Personality/History: Ace came to Horses' Haven at the request of the Michigan Horse Welfare Coalition, and we were of course happy to come to his rescue! Ace had been ridden in the past but had several years off prior to coming to Horses’ Haven. He had only been ridden bitless, as his training progressed we tried a double break snaffle and he gradually accepted the bit. He is very animated and easily distracted but is staying focused on training longer each time. Ace has a comical personality and is fun to work with but we are still working on good manners. He is great for grooming, tacking, and mounting. Due to his previous living situation he tends to get buddy sour and is a little controlling of his equine friends out in the pasture.
AUSTIN
Breed: Quarter Horse Sex: Gelding Foaled: 1997, 22 yo Height: 15hh
Suitable for: Walk/trot light trail rides for advanced beginner and up
Limitations/Maintenance: Mild stifle issues but is sound for light riding
Personality/History: Austin came to us as a very thin owner surrender. Once we got his weight up he started in our rehabilitation program to find out what kind of training he has had. We were told that at one point he was trained in dressage. Austin is a very nice ride and can be ridden western and English. He is working on his ground manners and training on the trails at his foster home and doing great!
Breed: Quarter Horse Sex: Gelding Foaled: 1997, 22 yo Height: 15hh
Suitable for: Walk/trot light trail rides for advanced beginner and up
Limitations/Maintenance: Mild stifle issues but is sound for light riding
Personality/History: Austin came to us as a very thin owner surrender. Once we got his weight up he started in our rehabilitation program to find out what kind of training he has had. We were told that at one point he was trained in dressage. Austin is a very nice ride and can be ridden western and English. He is working on his ground manners and training on the trails at his foster home and doing great!
BARON
Breed: Quarter Horse Sex: Gelding Foaled: 2011, 18yo Height: 15hh
Ready to Ride: Walk/trot/canter trail horse for advanced beginner and up
Personality/History: Baron was surrendered by his owner who was no longer well enough to care for him. In his younger days he was a trail horse but had not been ridden for several years prior to coming to Horses’ Haven. Since joining the Rehabilitation Program he has proven to be such a willing and solid horse when it comes to grooming, tacking, lunging and riding. Baron has a forward walk, great for covering ground on trail rides and a very large trot. With his pleasant demeanor and hard working attitude he’ll be happy to go on trail rides for several years to come. Baron gets along very well with his pasture mates and loves interacting with people.
Breed: Quarter Horse Sex: Gelding Foaled: 2011, 18yo Height: 15hh
Ready to Ride: Walk/trot/canter trail horse for advanced beginner and up
Personality/History: Baron was surrendered by his owner who was no longer well enough to care for him. In his younger days he was a trail horse but had not been ridden for several years prior to coming to Horses’ Haven. Since joining the Rehabilitation Program he has proven to be such a willing and solid horse when it comes to grooming, tacking, lunging and riding. Baron has a forward walk, great for covering ground on trail rides and a very large trot. With his pleasant demeanor and hard working attitude he’ll be happy to go on trail rides for several years to come. Baron gets along very well with his pasture mates and loves interacting with people.
BOB
Breed: Belgian Draft Sex: Gelding Foaled: 2002, 17yo Height: 16hh
Suitable For: Walk/trot, light trail rides for an advanced beginner rider and up
Personality/History: Bob is a very solid and confident horse under saddle in the arena, around the property and is a master of our obstacle course. He is a very sweet guy who loves attention and is ready for his next job on the trails!
Breed: Belgian Draft Sex: Gelding Foaled: 2002, 17yo Height: 16hh
Suitable For: Walk/trot, light trail rides for an advanced beginner rider and up
Personality/History: Bob is a very solid and confident horse under saddle in the arena, around the property and is a master of our obstacle course. He is a very sweet guy who loves attention and is ready for his next job on the trails!
FANCY
Breed: Quarter Horse/Arabian cross Sex: Mare Foaled: 1994, 25yo Height: 14.3
Suitable for: Walk/trot light riding or companion
Limitations/Maintenance: Missing her right eye, this makes her a little reactive on her right side. We are working towards easy handling of back hooves, she has come a long way and will now pick up all feet but must be a little cautious.
Personality/History: Fancy was an owner surrender. She had been ridden and shown in her youth but had several years off of work prior to coming to Horses’ Haven. Fancy has been learning Showmanship through our Groom Team Program and won first place at our first Horses’ Haven Showmanship Show! Once she was solid with her in-hand skills she was evaluated for riding. Fancy had no issues with being tacked, lunged and ridden. She has a very sweet personality and loves human interaction.
Breed: Quarter Horse/Arabian cross Sex: Mare Foaled: 1994, 25yo Height: 14.3
Suitable for: Walk/trot light riding or companion
Limitations/Maintenance: Missing her right eye, this makes her a little reactive on her right side. We are working towards easy handling of back hooves, she has come a long way and will now pick up all feet but must be a little cautious.
Personality/History: Fancy was an owner surrender. She had been ridden and shown in her youth but had several years off of work prior to coming to Horses’ Haven. Fancy has been learning Showmanship through our Groom Team Program and won first place at our first Horses’ Haven Showmanship Show! Once she was solid with her in-hand skills she was evaluated for riding. Fancy had no issues with being tacked, lunged and ridden. She has a very sweet personality and loves human interaction.
MIRAGE
Breed: Paint Pony Sex: Mare Foaled: 2004, 15 yo Height: 14.1hh
Suitable For: Walk/Trot/Canter, arena and trail riding for an advanced beginner rider and up
Limitations/Maintenance: Missing her left eye, has not proven to be an issue with handling or training.
Personality/Story: Mirage came to us through a partnership with another horse rescue in the Chicago area that needed to downsize. She has shown us such a lovely personality and willingness to please under saddle. She would do very well in a number of disciplines.
Breed: Paint Pony Sex: Mare Foaled: 2004, 15 yo Height: 14.1hh
Suitable For: Walk/Trot/Canter, arena and trail riding for an advanced beginner rider and up
Limitations/Maintenance: Missing her left eye, has not proven to be an issue with handling or training.
Personality/Story: Mirage came to us through a partnership with another horse rescue in the Chicago area that needed to downsize. She has shown us such a lovely personality and willingness to please under saddle. She would do very well in a number of disciplines.
MISS BELLE RAE
Breed: Belgian Draft Sex: Mare Foaled: ~2000, 19 yo
Suitable For: Walk/Trot light trail riding, experienced rider at this time
Limitations/Maintenance: She was recently diagnosed with shivers which shouldn't stop her from regular work.
Personality/History: Miss Belle Rae came to us from a rescue in Illinois. She was reported to have been used for vaulting and it is reflected in her ability to move right out! We are working on slowing her down a little bit in the arena, she prefers the trails and will make someone a comfortable partner. You couldn't ask for a calmer or sweeter horse on the ground.
Breed: Belgian Draft Sex: Mare Foaled: ~2000, 19 yo
Suitable For: Walk/Trot light trail riding, experienced rider at this time
Limitations/Maintenance: She was recently diagnosed with shivers which shouldn't stop her from regular work.
Personality/History: Miss Belle Rae came to us from a rescue in Illinois. She was reported to have been used for vaulting and it is reflected in her ability to move right out! We are working on slowing her down a little bit in the arena, she prefers the trails and will make someone a comfortable partner. You couldn't ask for a calmer or sweeter horse on the ground.
NINA
Breed: Arabian Sex: Mare Foaled: 2002, 17yo Height: 14.1hh
Suitable for: Walk/trot trail prospect for intermediate rider
Personality/History: Little is known about Nina’s training history except that she had been backed a few times. She started her training here with us on the ground. She progressed quickly and we started her under saddle a few months ago. She is a very nice little horse to ride. She has now learned the basics under saddle and has been ridden in the arena and a few times around the property. Nina is great for tacking, lunging, mounting and loading on the trailer as well.
Breed: Arabian Sex: Mare Foaled: 2002, 17yo Height: 14.1hh
Suitable for: Walk/trot trail prospect for intermediate rider
Personality/History: Little is known about Nina’s training history except that she had been backed a few times. She started her training here with us on the ground. She progressed quickly and we started her under saddle a few months ago. She is a very nice little horse to ride. She has now learned the basics under saddle and has been ridden in the arena and a few times around the property. Nina is great for tacking, lunging, mounting and loading on the trailer as well.
NORA
Breed: Thoroughbred Sex: Mare Age: 8 Height: 16.2hh Ready to Ride: upon completion of rehabilitation program
Limitations/Maintenance: Nora is currently being treated for cankers in her back hooves.
Adoption status: Currently not available for adoption until her medical issues are resolved.
Personality/History: Nora (Northern Tour) raced locally for 4 years before being retired to be a riding horse. Nora arrived at Horses’ Haven with a severe injury to her right knee which took many months and a trip down to Rood and Riddle equine hospital in Kentucky for surgery. Surgery was successful and she was on her way to recovery. Once she was fully healed she began her rehabilitation to gain better mobility. Nora was then approved for work under saddle and we’ve had a few amazing rides on her. She is very easy to groom and tack, lunges well and is a very willing horse under saddle.
Breed: Thoroughbred Sex: Mare Age: 8 Height: 16.2hh Ready to Ride: upon completion of rehabilitation program
Limitations/Maintenance: Nora is currently being treated for cankers in her back hooves.
Adoption status: Currently not available for adoption until her medical issues are resolved.
Personality/History: Nora (Northern Tour) raced locally for 4 years before being retired to be a riding horse. Nora arrived at Horses’ Haven with a severe injury to her right knee which took many months and a trip down to Rood and Riddle equine hospital in Kentucky for surgery. Surgery was successful and she was on her way to recovery. Once she was fully healed she began her rehabilitation to gain better mobility. Nora was then approved for work under saddle and we’ve had a few amazing rides on her. She is very easy to groom and tack, lunges well and is a very willing horse under saddle.
PATRIOT
Breed: Haflinger/Paint Sex: Gelding Foaled: 2002, 17yo Height: 14.1hh
Suitable For: Walk/trot/canter dressage and trail riding for an intermediate rider
Personality/History: Patriot came to us as an owner surrender. He reportedly had been ridden in his younger days but had been a pasture puff for several years before coming to Horses’ Haven. Once he joined the rehab team he showed us what a nice riding pony he is with a little pony attitude thrown in for good measure. He went to an amazing foster home for more formal training in dressage and has become a lovely dressage pony who has done very well at a few shows this summer.
Breed: Haflinger/Paint Sex: Gelding Foaled: 2002, 17yo Height: 14.1hh
Suitable For: Walk/trot/canter dressage and trail riding for an intermediate rider
Personality/History: Patriot came to us as an owner surrender. He reportedly had been ridden in his younger days but had been a pasture puff for several years before coming to Horses’ Haven. Once he joined the rehab team he showed us what a nice riding pony he is with a little pony attitude thrown in for good measure. He went to an amazing foster home for more formal training in dressage and has become a lovely dressage pony who has done very well at a few shows this summer.
PHOENIX
Breed: Arabian Sex: Gelding Foaled: 2002, 17 yo Height: 14.3hh
Suitable For: Under evaluation
Personality/History: Phoenix came to us very thin from a neglect case. He recently reached a healthy weight and has been cleared to enter our Rehabilitation Program. We are starting to learn more about his level of training. Phoenix is such a lovely horse and we are very excited to see which disciplines he is suitable for.
Breed: Arabian Sex: Gelding Foaled: 2002, 17 yo Height: 14.3hh
Suitable For: Under evaluation
Personality/History: Phoenix came to us very thin from a neglect case. He recently reached a healthy weight and has been cleared to enter our Rehabilitation Program. We are starting to learn more about his level of training. Phoenix is such a lovely horse and we are very excited to see which disciplines he is suitable for.
ROMAN
Breed: Standardbred Sex: Gelding Foaled: 2002, 17yo Height: 15.2 hh
Suitable For: Walk/Trot/Canter, driving or riding for a beginner and up
Personality/History: Roman was raced as a pacing horse under the name Almost Perfect in 229 races until he was 12 years old. We were not sure if he had ever been ridden after his racing career was over as we had little information when he arrived. During his rehab evaluation he accepted tack and a rider with no issues and quickly showed us that he is amazing under saddle. He listens well and only wants to please. He was raced as a pacer but only shows his pacing gait briefly in between walk to trot transitions.
Breed: Standardbred Sex: Gelding Foaled: 2002, 17yo Height: 15.2 hh
Suitable For: Walk/Trot/Canter, driving or riding for a beginner and up
Personality/History: Roman was raced as a pacing horse under the name Almost Perfect in 229 races until he was 12 years old. We were not sure if he had ever been ridden after his racing career was over as we had little information when he arrived. During his rehab evaluation he accepted tack and a rider with no issues and quickly showed us that he is amazing under saddle. He listens well and only wants to please. He was raced as a pacer but only shows his pacing gait briefly in between walk to trot transitions.
STRYDER
Breed/Sex: Oldenburg/National Show Horse cross Sex: Gelding Foaled: 2003, 16 yo Height: 15.3hh
Ready to Ride: Walk/trot/canter dressage and trail prospect for an intermediate rider and up
Limitations/Maintenance: Stryder has metabolic issues making him at risk for laminitis. He should have very limited access to grass and a special diet to control his weight.
Personality/History: Stryder came to us as an owner surrender with two other horses due to personal hardships. When he was young he was trained in dressage and taken to a few shows. After that he had not been ridden for several years as the owner did not have the time. He progressed very nicely in our Rehabilitation Program. He remembers his training and is a lot of fun to ride. Stryder is great for grooming, tacking, mounting, riding and loading in the trailer. He can be a little difficult to handle at times when he gets anxious but mostly he is cool and calm and willing to please.
Breed/Sex: Oldenburg/National Show Horse cross Sex: Gelding Foaled: 2003, 16 yo Height: 15.3hh
Ready to Ride: Walk/trot/canter dressage and trail prospect for an intermediate rider and up
Limitations/Maintenance: Stryder has metabolic issues making him at risk for laminitis. He should have very limited access to grass and a special diet to control his weight.
Personality/History: Stryder came to us as an owner surrender with two other horses due to personal hardships. When he was young he was trained in dressage and taken to a few shows. After that he had not been ridden for several years as the owner did not have the time. He progressed very nicely in our Rehabilitation Program. He remembers his training and is a lot of fun to ride. Stryder is great for grooming, tacking, mounting, riding and loading in the trailer. He can be a little difficult to handle at times when he gets anxious but mostly he is cool and calm and willing to please.
WARRIOR
Breed: Registerd Paint Sex: Gelding Foaled: 2003, 16yo Height: 16hh
Suitable for: Walk/trot English or western, trail or show prospect for intermediate rider
Personality/History: Warrior came to us through a partnership with a horse rescue in the Chicago area that needed to downsize. He had been ridden prior to coming to Horses’ Haven. We found that he is a beautiful mover under saddle but he does test his rider on occasion. Warrior is a very good natured horse that is easy to handle on the ground and is great for grooming, tacking and mounting. We are currently working on putting the finishing touches on his training. Warrior would make a beautiful show horse in many disciplines or a nice mount to take on the trails.
Breed: Registerd Paint Sex: Gelding Foaled: 2003, 16yo Height: 16hh
Suitable for: Walk/trot English or western, trail or show prospect for intermediate rider
Personality/History: Warrior came to us through a partnership with a horse rescue in the Chicago area that needed to downsize. He had been ridden prior to coming to Horses’ Haven. We found that he is a beautiful mover under saddle but he does test his rider on occasion. Warrior is a very good natured horse that is easy to handle on the ground and is great for grooming, tacking and mounting. We are currently working on putting the finishing touches on his training. Warrior would make a beautiful show horse in many disciplines or a nice mount to take on the trails.
ZOE
Breed: Paint Sex: Mare Foaled: 2009, 10yo Height: 14hh Ready to Ride: with an experienced rider/trainer
Personality/History: Zoe was rescued from a Carolina Feed Lot by a good Samaritan and came to Horses' Haven after a long recovery. She was very green and had only been backed a few times. We found a wonderful foster home where she could get full time training under the guidance of our head trainer Anne Stahl. Through all their hard work she became a wonderful riding pony who has excelled at western dressage, bringing home many ribbons including two champion ribbons and a reserve champion ribbon at western dressage shows this summer. She is now finished and ready to find a wonderful home.
Breed: Paint Sex: Mare Foaled: 2009, 10yo Height: 14hh Ready to Ride: with an experienced rider/trainer
Personality/History: Zoe was rescued from a Carolina Feed Lot by a good Samaritan and came to Horses' Haven after a long recovery. She was very green and had only been backed a few times. We found a wonderful foster home where she could get full time training under the guidance of our head trainer Anne Stahl. Through all their hard work she became a wonderful riding pony who has excelled at western dressage, bringing home many ribbons including two champion ribbons and a reserve champion ribbon at western dressage shows this summer. She is now finished and ready to find a wonderful home.