MEET THE RESCUES
“Saving one horse won’t change the world, but it will change the world for that one horse.” -Unknown
If you are interested in one of our rescues we would be happy to discuss them in depth via messaging or phone.
If you are interested in a particular horse and would like to meet them to see if they are a good fit, we DO REQUIRE a submitted and approved adoption application. Our rescue is 100% volunteer. To manage our time efficiently, meet and greets are by appointment only.
Adoption fees are subject to change for sound horses- the more training they get, the more fees may increase with level of training.
The price you see below is their current fee.
Please see the adoption application below.
Mongolian Rahy (Cali)
Cali the day she arrived on March 22, 2026
Cali the day she arrived on March 22, 2026
Cali came to us as an owner surrender on March 22, 2026. She was surrendered due to medical concerns, reoccurring uveitis. Mimi is 11 years old, and 15.3h. We still need to measure her to be sure, we feel she might be bigger. She is an OTTB and her Jockey Club Name is Mongolian Rahy. She was bred very well, and has the looks and movement to show for it. We will be having our vets look at her eyes, where we can get a better understanding of her needs, both now and in the future, and will go from there. Stay tuned, this is one you won’t want to miss out on!
ADOPTION STATUS: Cali is undergoing evaluations. She is not yet available for adoption.
Adoption Fee: TBD
We are currently accepting applications for Cali.
APRIL 2026 UPDATE: Cali had her vetting done. After consulting with our vet, we are going to wait until June to re-evaluate her. Cali’s teeth were long over due to be floated and because of this she had a pretty bad hook going, which will need to be refloated again in 3 months. The vet checked out her eyes. She has very limited vision in her left eye (can see shapes and shadows due to a cataract). Her right eye has some vision issues, but not nearly as bad. Cali does seem to be a little more on the anxious side, and we are unsure if this is due to the eye, or if it is due to her temperament, or just being relocated and all of it combined. Because of this, we are also giving her the 3 months to settle in so that we can get to know her a little better.
Mimi Beverly (Mimi)
Mimi March 10, 2026
Mimi March 23, 2026
Mimi came to us as an owner surrender on March 10, 2026. She was surrendered due to a change in life circumstances of her owner, and you could tell it was a difficult decision and how much she was loved. Mimi is approximately 25 years old, and 15.2h. We still need to measure her to be sure, we feel she might be bigger. She is a standardbred cross, and a thick girl. She had a suspensory ligament injury in 2023 which is why she is on a maintenance dose of equioxx (or the generic) but she can still do light riding. Rest assured, she still loves going out on trails, and riding around! It seems to be her happy place.
ADOPTION STATUS: Mimi is pending adoption
Adoption Fee: $1,500
We are no longer accepting applications for Mimi.
MARCH UPDATE: Mimi just finished her evaluations and she is such an amazing girl! A true gem! She is happy to tote anyone around, loves trails, isn’t spooky, picks her feet up for you, and will take the bit in her mouth for you as well. She truly is going to make some family VERY happy!
OPALESCENCE MARIE(Opal)
Opal January 1, 2026
Opal January 1, 2026
Opal came to us from a rescue situation. She is approximately 20 years old and has some trust issues that we are trying to work through. Until she is a well behaved citizen, she will remain with us, and will not be available for adoption. While she is cute, she does sometimes breathe fire.
ADOPTION STATUS: Opal is undergoing training to learn manners. She is not available for adoption
Adoption Fee: TBD
We are not currently accepting applications for Opal.
RESCUE AMBASSADOR
(NOT AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION)
NWR Sergeant Trooper (Sarge)
SARGE’S ARRIVAL - SEPTEMBER 3, 2021
July 18, 2025
Sarge was pulled from a Louisiana kill pen in September 2021, the day before he was to be shipped to slaughter, and right after Hurricane Ida went through. All we were told was that he was a yearling. He was the most fantastic horse we have encountered from the get go. Calm, curious, and sweet from the start, he still maintains those qualities to this day.
Sarge is a PERMANENT AMBASSADOR of North Winds Rescue. He not only the reason we started the rescue, but he is the face of the rescue. Sarge is the best horse to put in with our other rescues post quarantine, so we can see how the new rescues interact with other horses. It helps us establish how they will do with other horses, and what type of herd dynamic they will strive with. It is for this reason that Sarge will always call North Winds Rescue his home.
RESIDENT OF NORTH WINDS RESCUE HEALING PROGRAM
(NOT AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION)
NWR WYATT RIPP (Rebel)
Rebel’s Listing Photo November 7, 2023
July 18, 2025
Rebel came to us November 8, 2023 from a pen in Minnesota. Rebel was said to be 5 months old, who came from a South Dakota Reservation. He seems to have had limited contact with people and is very nervous, in fact, he just hid behind his “brother” Chief. We seperated the two for a little while, and Rebel quickly became attached to Gregory (Valorie’s son). Gregory was the first person he touched, and Gregory was the first one that he took a treat from. After that Rebel became VERY social. He loves attention, and he loves to smell your breath. When we listed Rebel for adoption, Gregory was very upset and we discussed him adopting Rebel. Another horse had always been “in the cards”, but not a baby. But when you see that type of bond - you can’t NOT nourish it. So, Rebel is now part of our forever family.
Rebel will be part of the North Winds Healing program, and Gregory’s horse. Welcome to the family Rebel!!