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.
HONEY ANN (Annie)
Annie at her previous owner’s April 16, 2025
Annie on May 30, 2025
Honey Ann came to us on May 20, 2025 as part of the Fab 12 Crew. She is said to be 22 years old. She stands about 15.1H tall, and needs to gain some muscle. She is said to be broke to ride but has a very mare-ish attitude, especially when it comes to food. She is top of the pecking order, and does not get along with EVERYONE, so would do better if in a herd with other top of the pecking order horses. She was briefly rehomed after we brought her in, and came back as it was not a good fit. She is said to do better when men, but we think it just needs to be a more “dominant” personality. We believe she is protective of her food due to being a neglect case in the past.
ADOPTION STATUS: Annie is pending adoption.
Adoption Fee: $1250
We are currently accepting adoption applications for Annie!
JUNE 2025 UPDATE: Annie is doing so good! She is learning to get along with other horses, and she is learning boundaries with humans! She still does have issues around her hay in a stall, but she is doing fine around food otherwise. Training evaluations will happen as soon as the weather allows!
JULY 2025 UPDATE: Annie is officially available for adoption! She is approximately 22 years old, and broke to ride. It has clearly been a while since she was consistently ridden (at least 10 years) but with a refresher she will be amazing. She gives off the impression that she was a trail horse that just followed others and not much arena riding. Ground work needs some attention, and she needs work on connection. She just needs someone to be patient with her and work her through the process. She is willing and tries to be a good girl under saddle! Now her faults: She is terrified of the flag currently (we are working on this – we believe she was originally a starvation and abuse case.) She doesn’t get along with everyone. She is lower in the pecking order, and happy to be lower. If she is with a horse that is lower than her in the pecking order she gets overly bossy- mainly when it comes to food. She has gotten better with this now that she is being fed consistently. She does wonderful with routine. She gets an attitude when she is in a stall with her food, it used to be around all food, now it just revolves around her hay. She does fine in the pasture around food. She is rather sensitive to flies too. She loads into the trailer like a dream, good for farrier, good for vet, good for fly spray!
IMA BRAVE CHICKEN (Rooster)
Rooster the day of his arrival June 25, 2025
Rooster July 10, 2025
Rooster came to us on June 25, 2025 as an owner surrender from Dane County. He was surrendered due to his owners health. Rooster is approximately 30 years old and stands about 15.2H. He does not act his age, he moves absolutely fantastic, and enjoys running everywhere he goes with the cutest lope. Although Rooster is broke to ride, with his age, he deserves to be retired - but the occasional relaxing ride around wouldn’t hurt. He is not on any maintenance medications, and doesn’t currently have any health concerns that we are aware of. He is up to date on his vaccinations, and just had his teeth floated. Speaking of teeth- his are in pretty good shape for his age, but will benefit to have some mash included in his diet. He is currently doing well on pasture. He loads into the trailer like a dream. Rooster can be difficult to catch, but once he is caught he is a good boy. He can be nervous around the vet and new people, but he tries SO hard to be a good boy. We will work on building his confidence while he is here!
ADOPTION STATUS: Rooster is available for adoption!
Adoption Fee: $750
We are currently accepting applications for Rooster at this time.
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!!