Horses for Adoption -
NEW LISTINGS !!
Currently we only adopt horses to people in Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, Virginia and West Virginia. We welcome horses and equines of all breeds and descriptions into the Rescue; the majority are Thoroughbreds, Quarter horses, Saddlebreds, Standardbreds, Arabians, drafts, ponies, mules and donkeys.
We have several young, healthy horses awaiting adoption, most only need a little training, patience and TLC to flourish in a new career. In fact, many of our adopted horses have become serious show competitors in a variety of disciplines, including hunter and eventing fields. Our goal is to find the perfect horse for your lifestyle, your home and your heart. We welcome prospective adopters to
contact the Rescue for more information and to set up an appointment to
meet the horses.
It is our goal to place horses into “forever” homes where they will be wanted and cared for properly for the rest of their lives. The adoption rules are straightforward: By adopting a horse from this Rescue, you agree to provide the animal with a caring, loving home, or return the horse to the Rescue in the event the horse needs to be placed in a new home. Adopters cannot breed, track race or resell any equine adopted from
this Rescue. The Rescue retains legal ownership of every equine that comes to the rescue, for the rest of its life. This “Protective Ownership” stipulation allows us to legally reclaim a horse if at any time it is found to be in an unsatisfactory situation, and place it in a more suitable environment. This “tough love” rule may seem extreme, but it is intended to ensure the best possible adoption outcome horses and adopters.
The below pictures and
corresponding write-ups provide only a basic idea of the present
selection so please check often because we update the listing on a
regular basis.
Please note: If you need to return
a Lost and Found adopted horse, please contact Gary Young at
703-675-6063
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Dolly
- Age: Senior
- Draft
- Mare
- 16.1 hands
Dolly is one big
sweetheart! She is looking for a home where she can enjoy
retirement. She is able to give some pony rides here and
there. Dolly is safe for children to handle.
Please give us a
call and come meet her.
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You Are Mine ( Zen )
- Age: 12
- Thoroughbred
- Gelding
- 16.3 hands
Zen is a delightful OTTB. Easy keeper. Stands well for the farrier and vet. No stall vices. Kind and willing. He loves routine and being ridden regularly. Listens to voice commands. Has done ground work over poles and some small cross rails. He has a pin in one knee so his jumping limit is 2’ to 2’6” maximum. He has done some trail riding. He loves carrots, being groomed and lots of attention. His Jockey Club registration and lineage documents are also available. He is of Irish stock and has beautiful confirmation.
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Jelly Bean (Prime Night)
- Age: 6
- Thoroughbred
- Mare
- 16.2 hands
Watch clip:
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She came to us last fall. She is now w/t/c and started over small fences. Has been hacking out cross country and jumping small jumps. Jelly Bean has a lot of heart, she was difficult to start but now has come around and learning to trust and respect her rider. She is affectionate on the ground and easy to work around. She is comfortable and has lots of eloquent jump to her. She will need someone who can be patient with her strong will! She is brave, has a lead change but needs many more hours of basic flat work to finish her.
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410-913-1596
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FireWood - See
how sweet he is, Click
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AUG-2011:
Currently on lay-up for tendon issue. In need of Sponsor during
his stall rest. Adoption status on hold until further notice.
- Age: 8
- Thoroughbred
- Gelding
- 17 hands
Big HANDSOME gelding with unlimited potential, retired from racing due to a low bow. This horse is one of a kind. If you are looking for a
project that has a nice head on his shoulders and will be able to do just about anything,
come take a look. He is athletic, personable and easy on
the eyes. Clips, trailers, great for the blacksmith. No bad habits of any kind.
UPDATE:
Please see a video of him working under saddle, on our Facebook
page. Thank you.
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Please
contact Holly Gilmore for details and information about adopting
this horse,
410-913-1596 or 410-628-6531.
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Makbar's Account
- Age: 6
- Thoroughbred
- Gelding
- 15.2 hands
Macky has been going under tack since last
summer and is very brave and honest to all his jumps, has a nice way of
going. He needs work on his canter and getting to his jumps in a more balanced
fashion He wants to learn and tries hard, we think he would make a fun event horse since he is so brave. He has already gone up and down banks, water, trekkners and beginner novice ditches.
Macky needs a rider who doesn’t mind his forward way of going, he does settle and soften but he needs more work and time to be a pro! He has personality and enjoys company of others. He can be difficult for the farrier but getting better. He prefers being out but currently has a stall and daily daytime turn out.
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Currently in training at Tranquility Manor Farm. Please
contact Holly Gilmore for details and information about adopting this
horse: 410-913-1596 or 410-628-6531.
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Ming Toy
- Age:
- Thoroughbred
- Gelding
- 15.2 hands
Ming came to us as a severe starvation
case. Since then, he has fully recovered and is
back in work and is doing great. He will need an intermediate
rider. He is sound, no vices and he gets along well with others in
the pasture. He is good for the farrier, clips well and is
nice to work around. UPDATE:
Has recently been training cross country. Has successfully
jumped 2'6 course; ditches, drops/banks, water, doing it
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Sunshine
- Aged draft
mule
- Mare
- ? hands
Sunshine is an aged Draft Mule that we rescued from slaughter in horrendous condition. She was covered from head to toe in manure and not able to bare any weight on her hind foot, due to a severe case of Canker. Sunshine had spent all of her life as a work mule and then was sent to slaughter. She has spent the last several weeks at a vets getting the medical treatment she needs, despite all that she has been through she is one of the kindest souls you will ever meet, she does however not like her hind foot being worked on, hence the need for a pair of stock so we can continue on with her treatment once she arrives back at the rescue. |
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Muchacha Grande
- Age: 17
- Thoroughbred
- Mare
- 15.2 hands
Muchacha, as we fondly call her, is one very sweet lady. We were told that
she was involved in a horse trailer accident a few days before she was sold
for slaughter. We found her in the meat pen with a look of not
caring if she lived another day or died. She was very thin and had many wounds and
abrasions all over her body. A few short weeks with us and she is a totally different
horse. She loves attention, getting treats and grooming. You can do just
about anything to her. Super companion with other other horses, gets along
with both mares and geldings. She has had training under saddle and appears
to know her job. We would recommend a low level intermediate rider or
above. She would make a very nice family horse for light pleasure or maybe even a fun show here or there.
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Brilliant Bettina (Tina)
- Age: 11
- Thoroughbred
- mare
- -- hands
“Tina” is a lovely
mare who is safe, quiet and easy going. Tina is suited for a beginner on up, she loves trails and can also jump logs on trail rides. If you are looking for that first horse to love, enjoy and give lots of tlc to, Tina would be the perfect fit.
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TB colt - out of Brilliant Bettina
- Age: weanling
- Thoroughbred
- Colt
- -- hands
This all bay, no
white, weanling is part of the group we rescued in May (Mother's Day
weekend). His foster mother says he is super sweet, calm
disposition and loves people. If you are looking for a project
to bring along, we have several to choose from.
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Dam: Lady Primrose
- Age: weanling
- Thoroughbred
- Colt
- -- hands
This cutie is another
in the group we rescued in May. He has a perfect heart on his
face. Very cute and correct. His foster mother says he
likes people and is easy to handle.
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Mary's Saint
- Age: 7
- Thoroughbred
- Mare
- -- hands
Mary is currently in training at Tranquility Manor Farms, as you can see she is a lovely mover. Once Mary has completed her initial training we will give additional details on her riding abilities.
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Lois and Liam
Lois and Liam are mom and son. We rescued them from
slaughter. Liam was born at a kill sale for goats, we saw him born and knew we had to get mom and baby to safety. Lois and Liam are now healthy and are looking for the perfect place to call home. Both are updated on shots and worming, Liam has also been dehorned and neutered. Please contact the rescue if you would like to adopt either or both of them.
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We also have numerous
donkeys, goats and sheep
awaiting adoption into loving homes.
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