SUCCESS STORIES
“True love is a hop, skip, and an equine rescue away” - Unknown
As hard as it is for us to see a rescue go, it is also a heartwarming, rewarding experience. For a horse to get adopted means they get “their person”, they will know love for the rest of their life! We keep our rescues in our “Rescued for Life” program, which means we get annual updates on their progress, and love that we get to watch the partnership with their adopter grow.
June 12, 2025
TAIO RAY (Taio)
Taio May 15, 2025
Taio at his previous owner
April 16, 2025
TAIO FOUND HIS
FOREVER HOME!
Taio came to us on May 20, 2025 as part of the Fab 12 Crew. He is 16h, and 13 years old. Taio arrived at the previous owner’s rescue when he was about 8 months old, and spent 12 years there, never having to leave the property, only halter broke. When we picked him up you could tell he was nervous about what was happening, but still took everything in stride. He is such a smart boy, a quick learner, and so willing to try. While he hasn’t had any bad experiences that we are aware of, he also hadn’t been exposed to much. Andrea and Lexi had reached out to us a few months prior to discuss what kind of horse they were looking for, as Lexi had been waiting for the day to call a horse “her own” for a while. They watched Taio’s progress and slowly fell in love. When Lexi came to meet Taio he was clear to see that he was a different horse around her. While during his evaluations he was a nervous, and flighty, although we had been working on exposing him to things, when we got around Lexi he seemed so much more relaxed. He immediately trusted her, and she was so patient with him, we knew this was the right fit. Congratulations Lexi (and your family). We are excited to see the great things you accomplish together with Taio! He is a special boy!
June 6, 2025
LUCY DEUCE (Lucy)
Lucy May 20, 2025
Lucy at her previous owners
April 16, 2025
LUCY FOUND HER
FOREVER HOME!
Lucy came to us on May 20, 2025 as part of the Fab 12 Crew. She is said to be around youngest 23 years old. She loves attention, and was said to be broke to ride, but unsure of how severe her navicular was. We had our vets out shortly after she arrived and did x-rays. X-rays showed that while she did have some mild navicular changes, she should still do some pleasure riding. After we completed her evaluations, we listed her as available. John and Catina (who had previously adopted George Bailey) saw her promptly after listing, and knew they had to come meet her. They stopped out with their family and fell in love with her sweet disposition and willingness to connect. A week later they came down and picked her up to bring her to her forever home. We are so honored to be able to make this forever home possible. Congratulations!!
June 3, 2025
FIONA SUE (Fiona)
Fiona May 24, 2025
Fiona at her previous owners
April 16, 2025
FIONA FOUND HER
FOREVER HOME!
Fiona came to us on April 28, 2025 as part of the Fab 12 Crew. She is said to be 21 years old and is a mini donkey. She is so affectionate, and absolutely loves everything about being loved on. Pet, groomed, she loves it all! She does not like being clean, so rolls immediately after. This girl makes everyone smile, gets along with all the critters, and seriously the sweetest thing! Janet reached out saying she was interested in Fiona, as she does natural lifemanship counseling, and we knew immediately that this was going to be the perfect home for her. She wanted nothing more than to just be in the presence of people, and we loved the idea of her being able to help people in return. When Janet and her daughter came to meet Fiona they fell in love with her sweet and quiet disposition. She even watched Janet sign the paperwork, with her nose not far from her hand, almost in agreement. Congratulation Janet, we can’t wait to see the good you accomplish together!
May 31, 2025
MOLLY ANN (Molly)
Molly the day she arrived
May 2, 2025
Molly at her previous owners
April 16, 2025
MOLLY FOUND HER
FOREVER HOME!
Molly came to us on May 2, 2025 as part of the Fab 12 Crew. She is said to be at the youngest 28 years old, and our vet said around 30, but surprisingly decent teeth! She stands about 15.2H tall, and needed to gain some weight. We do had some health concerns with her, as she was underweight, not losing her hair fantastic which made us think Cushing’s, and a mass under her neck that we did not think was an abscess. The vet came out and did an over all exam, as well as running some tests and everything came back as good news to our surprise! The mass turned out to be a large thyroid with scar tissue, Cushing’s test came back negative, and all of her blood work showed her liver and kidneys were functioning beautifully. Not underlying issues we could find! When Jeff and Clarissa came out to meet Honey Ann initially, Clarissa immediately fell in love with Molly. I told her I wanted to wait on her adoption until we knew that she was going to be fine. When we got all of the tests back we let them know and when they came to meet Wizard it just confirmed, they had to have her in their life. Molly is the absolute sweetest girl. Her and Wizard got along perfectly, and she reminded Clarissa so much of her first mare. So, they adopted Molly when they adopted Wizard. Congratulations Jeff and Clarissa! We can’t wait to see her fill out and see how beautiful she really is!
May 31, 2025
NICHOLAS FLAMEL (Wizard)
Wizard May 13, 2025
Wizard two days after we got him, the day
he was body clipped. March 14, 2025
WIZARD FOUND HIS
FOREVER HOME!
Wizard came to us on March 11, 2025 as an owner surrender. He was said to be around 24/25 year old (based on teeth) gelding, who stands about 15.3H tall. The person who surrendered him had taken him in only the month prior from a neighbor. The neighbor’s wife (the horse person of the couple), had passed away and the husband was too grief stricken to care for the 4 horses his wife owned. The neighbor graciously took Wizard and his 3 friends in. The 3 friends were able to be rehomed but Wizard was in rough shape so was going to be kept. Unfortunately, their gelding did not get along with Wizard and felt that he needed to protect the mares from Wizard. When they realized keeping Wizard was no longer an option they reached out asked us to take him in. Upon initial intake we were very concerned for him, not only underweight, but dropping food, and lice infested. We promptly had our vet out, and we are pleased to have come up with a plan for him. With no other underlying conditions, he just needed to gain weight (as body clipping, sunlight, good nutrition, and deworming solved the lice issue). This boy was the sweetest most gentle soul, and when he had gained enough weight to be under saddle and at least evaluated, we found he was actually very forward under saddle! Jeff and Clarissa had adopted a horse from us (Honey Ann), but she was not getting along with their herd, and was not working out. So they decided to come meet Wizard to see if he was a better fit. Turns out he was a MUCH better fit and we are so happy for all of them! We can’t wait to watch Wizard continue to thicken (we think he is going to he a tank), and thrive. Congratulations Jeff and Clarissa!
May 28, 2025
NWR MAVERICK WILDER (Maverick)
Maverick March 18, 2025
Maverick the day we got him
June 28, 2023
MAVERICK FOUND HIS
FOREVER HOME!
Maverick came to us June 28th, 2023 from a Colorado Kill Pen. We were only told that he was young, when we got him we verified that he was about 4 years old, and 15h. When he got to us we found him to be curious, playful, and sweet as can be. He absolutely loves kids! While he was adopted September 23, 2023 it was unfortunately decided that Maverick wasn’t the right fit for that adopter after all. Maverick came back to us December 7, 2025 and was re-evaluated to see where he is training wise. We will worked with training on him for a few months until we were confident that he would be able to worked with safely as the previous adopter was having some bucking problems. We got him to the point that all he needed to learn was “forward”. Forward was confusing for him (believe it or not this is something that needs to be taught under saddle.) Fast forward and Mariel, who had been following Mav’s journey just knew in her heart that he was the one for her. She came out to meet him, and spent a couple of hours getting to know him, and his silly personality. Time well spent too, because she fell in love with him. During their meeting, we paid careful attention to how they responded to each other, and loved how patient Mariel was with him, and how in tune to each other they were! The is one duo that we are so excited to see progress on. Congratulations to both of you!!
May 23, 2025
HEAVEN SENT (Heaven)
Heaven Sent on April 29, 2025
Heaven Sent at her previous owner’s
April 16, 2025
HEAVEN SENT FOUND HER
FOREVER HOME!
Heaven Sent came to us on April 28, 2025 as part of the Fab 12 Crew. She is said to be 18 years old, and blind in both eyes. When we brought Heaven Sent in, we knew that we would need to do a little investigative work to make sure she had a clear bill of health, and she did!! We also knew she was either going to need to be rehomed with one of her mini friends that she came with, or to a home that had a mini. Luckily for Heaven Sent, Kaylie and Autumn needed a mini friend for their mini donkey (Gravy). Heaven sent surprised us all with how resilient she really is. She navigates new areas so well, but she has never been the biggest fan of being handled by people. We have no doubt that her new family will have her warmed up and loving attention in no time at all! Congratulation Kaylie, Autumn, family, and especially Gravy! We are so happy for you!
May 22, 2025
ELLIE MAY (Ellie)
Ellie on May 6, 2025
Ellie at her previous owner’s April 16, 2025
ELLIE FOUND HER
FOREVER HOME!
Ellie came to us on May 2, 2025 as part of the Fab 12 Crew. She is said to be 21 years old, and is the sweetest, most level headed arena princess! She absolutely remembered her training when we did her evaluations. Before we even finished her evaluations, Carli had reached out letting us know that she was looking for a good horse that would be patient with her young kiddos, and help them learn lessons that she had learned when she was younger. We knew right away that Ellie was going to be the horse for them. When they came out to meet Ellie, the were all smitten with each other. Ellie was patient, and curious, and just perfect. The choice was easy. We are so excited for you Miss Ellie, we can not wait to watch your progress with your new family. Congratulations Carli, and family on your new addition!
May 7, 2025
BLAZE RAY (Blaze)
Blaze the day after he arrived April 29, 2025
Blaze at his previous owner’s April 16, 2025
BLAZE FOUND HIS
FOREVER HOME!
Blaze came to us on April 28, 2025 as one of the Fab 12 crew. All we knew was that he was about 23 years old and an all around good boy. When we got him we quickly learned what a good boy he actually was! Easy to catch, loved attention, loved being groomed, picked up his feet like a champ, and even loaded in the trailer easily. Mary immediately reached out, as she new we were taking in 12 and offered to foster him. After a couple of days getting to know him, and letting her mini Cocoa get to know him, she knew she had to adopt him! We can’t say that we hate ‘foster fails’. Congratulations Mary and Cocoa (and the rest of the family/herd), we are so happy for you all!
May 3, 2025
BROWNIE LYNN (Brownie) and CLEA ANN (Clea)
Brownie and Clea the day after the arrived
April 29, 2025
Brownie and Clea at their previous owners
April 16, 2025
BROWNIE AND CLEA FOUND THEIR FOREVER HOME!
Brownie and Clea came to us April 28, 2025 as one of the Fab 12 crew. Brownie gave birth to Clea in 2013, and the have never been apart so it only made sense to us to rehome them together. When we were at the Midwest Horse Fair we met Ron and Rainelde, and they immediately knew that Brownie and Clea needed to come home to them. After we brought them to our property, Ron and Rainelde came out and met them - Brownie said it was love at first sight, but Clea needed a little convincing. The sweet girl did come around though, and are now the happiest mini donkeys we have ever seen! Congratulations on the new addition to your herd! We couldn’t be more excited to watch their personalities come out!
April 28, 2025
MALLIE MAY (Mallie)
Mallie the day we got her April 28, 2025
Mallie at her previous owners April 16, 2025
MALLIE FOUND HER FOREVER HOME!
Mallie came to us April 28, 2025 as one of the Fab 12 crew. She was said to be 18 years old, broke to ride, all around good girl. When we found out that we were getting the Fab 12, Lindsay (who volunteers with us and previously adopted Libby) stopped by to say hi, and started talking to us about the Fab 12. When she saw Mallie’s photo, she immediately fell in love - love at first sight. She came with us to the vet appointment and so she could meet Mallie. It was immediately clear that these two were meant to find each other. The day we picked Mallie up, she went straight to her new home to ease her transition (less moving around). Congratulations to you both, we cannot wait to see your story together unfold.
March 29, 2025
NWR ZERA LOUISE (Zera)
Zera March 18, 2025
Zera in Kill Pen Listing July 2023
ZERA FOUND HER PERSON!
Zera came to us July, 2023. We paid for her in June and through a crazy mix up from the kill pen, she arrived a couple of weeks after. We were originally told that she was daughter to Zera, and they were microchipped only 7 apart! The most likely came from the same home, but DNA test revealed there was no relation. Zera came to us very scared, and fairly aggressive/defensive. She was shut down with fear. Over the course of a year and a half we worked with her and earned her trust. It was the coolest and most rewarding experience to see her come out of her shell and look for connection. Zera was rehome, but due to the new adopter circumstances she had to come back to us. That is when Isabelle found her! When Isabelle came out to meet her, there was no doubt in my mind that this was the right choice for her. This is one special mare who is so resilient and has come so far, and we can’t wait to see where she grows from here!
February 7, 2025
IMAGE OF EXCELLENCE (Ellie)
Ellie January 29, 2025
Ellie’s arrival January 16, 2025
ELLIE FOUND HER FOREVER HOME!
Ellie came to us January 16, 2025 as an owner surrender, due to no fault of her own. She is a 17 year old, 16h Saddlebred mare. Ellie was a part of a herd of 5 that grew up in a pasture essentially unhandled most of her life. Her owner that surrendered her spent the last year learning how to be a good citizen, and a good citizen she is! Shortly after Ellie arrive Sarah came out to volunteer with us and immediately fell in love with Ellie’s beauty and sweet demeanor. She just loves to be loved on! Trevor came out to meet her the next day, and was also smitten! When the girls met her and loved her we knew that this was the perfect home for her. We can not wait to see Ellie’s confidence and bond grow with her new family! Congratulations!!!
January 1, 2025
WOODROW NORTHWIND (Woody)
Woody December 13, 2024
Woody’s arrival November 13, 2024
WOODY FOUND HIS FOREVER HOME!
Woody, came to us as an owner surrender on November 14, 2024. He came to us due to no fault of his own, but his owner is getting out of horses, and felt that he should have a “job”. Woody is a 9 year old quarter horse that his owner had saved from an abusive situation. Woody is very sweet and willing, with a very level head. On Thanksgiving morning Matthew and Shelly came out to meet Woody. The connection with Matthew and Woody were immediately apparent. Matthew gave Woody a new name- to fit his showing future.. We can not wait to see the Dappled Duke make his debut! Congratulations Matthew and Shelly!
December 8, 2024
LUNA DEE POCO RR (Luna)
Luna’s progress photo December 7, 2024
Luna’s arrival November 13, 2024
LUNA IS ADOPTED!
Luna, came to us as an owner surrender on November 14, 2024. She came to us due to no fault of her own, but her owner is getting out of horses, and felt that she should have a “job”. Luna is a 6 year old registered quarter horse. She is a very smart, very level headed, easy going mare. She is unphased by most things, and is very smart, sweet and social. She loves her attention, and kids. Kaitlin and Luna hit it off immediately, and we knew this was the perfect home for her! Congratulations Kaitlin and Luna!
December 6, 2024
GEORGE BAILEY (Bailey)
Bailey’s progress photo November 30, 2024
Bailey’s arrival September 11, 2024
BAILEY FOUND HIS FOREVER HOME
Bailey, came to us as an owner surrender on September 11, 2024. He came to us due to no fault of his own, but his owner was getting out of horses, and loved Bailey enough to surrender him to us, so we could find him a forever home. Bailey is a 23 year old paint gelding. He is not officially registered, but we know he is out of “Painted Canyon” (Stallion) and “Poco Peggy Sue” (Mare) and born in 2001. When we first got Bailey in he was very anxious and took over a month to settle in. Once he settled in, he showed his affection side. He loves his people, and he loves his ladies- other geldings, not so much. John and Catina came to meet him, and immediately fell in love with this big boy! We are so excited he found this loving family and can’t wait to see him come out of his shell even more. Congratulations to all of you!!!
November 13, 2024
TONY THE PONY (Tony)
Tony’s arrival October 16, 2024
Tony’s arrival October 16, 2024
TONY FOUND HIS FOREVER HOME
Tony, came to us as an owner surrender on October 16, 2024. He came to us due to no fault of his own, but his owner was having trouble managing his weight and worried that he would founder sooner than later. They loved Tony enough to surrender him to us to find him a forever home. After almost a month of a few applications, and a couple meet and greets, Tony finally met his forever home. Tony will spend his days being loved, and with his new friend Whinnie (who is also a pony). Congratulations Bryan, Joanna, Whinnie, and Tony on finding each other! We can not wait to hear how much Tony loves his new home, and all of his scratch-ies!
November 5, 2024
BELLA LUNA (Blue)
Blue’s Progress June 7, 2024
Blue’s Arrival April 8, 2024
BLUE IS ADOPTED!
Blue came to us on April 8, 2024 as an owner surrender. She was surrendered due to no fault of her own, it was due to her owner’s health. Blue is approximately 8 years old, and had 30 days training when she was about 3 years old. Blue was very loved, and is super sweet, with such a kind eye and sound mind. She was very level headed and takes everything in stride thus far. She had high ringbone around 3 years old, and we were told it fused naturally. When she came in, we did xrays, and it turned out her right side was not completely fused. Blue went to a foster home for a few months from July to October, and when she came back one of the families we had adopted to in the past asked to come talk adoption. It is really hard not to fall in love with Blue once you meet her. We are so thankful she is going to a family who always puts the horse first. Congratulations Kaylie and family!!!
October 20, 2024
EYES OF JEWEL (Jewel)
Jewel’s Progress October 8, 2024
Jewel’s Arrival September 13, 2024
JEWEL FOUND HER FOREVER HOME
Jewel, came to us as an owner surrender on September 11, 2024. She came to us due to no fault of her own, but her owner was getting out of horses, and loved Jewel enough to surrender her to us to find her a forever home. Jewel is a registered, 23 year old quarter horse mare. She comes from the foundation bloodlines of Two Eyed Jack, Zan Parr Bar and Doc Bar! She is said to be kid safe, and just a lovely girl. After getting Jewel into consistent work again, we confirmed that - she was such a sweet girl, and so good under saddle! Carol had been looking for the right horse for a while, and KNEW Jewel was for her, before she even met her in person. The meet and greet just confirmed what she already knew. Congratulations Carol! We know she will be fantastic for you!
September 8, 2024
LAKOTA SAGE (Chief)
Chief’s Arrival August 13, 2024
Chief’s Arrival August 13, 2024
CHIEF IS ADOPTED!
Chief, came to us as an owner surrender on August 13, 2024. He came to us due to no fault of his own, but his owner was getting out of horses, and loved Chief enough to surrender him to us to find him his forever home. Chief is an easy keeper, great for vet and farrier, and just a super sweet boy. He is very level headed and takes it all in stride. He is going to his new little boy very happy! Congratulations Cash (and family)!
September 4, 2024
PEPTOS STYLISH LAD (Pep)
Pep’s Progress Photo July 23, 2024
Pep’s Arrival June 24, 2024
PEP FOUND HIS FOREVER HOME
Pep, or Pepito as we call him, came to us as an owner surrender on June 24, 2024. We are not 100% on his story, but we do know that he was surrendered due to some behavior issues that he current owner’s trainer couldn’t work through, and didn’t have time to work through so the owner no longer wanted him. They asked if we would take him, and when we fundraised enough for his surrender fee we took him in! Pep IS REGISTERED, and is Great Grandson to Peptoboonsmal - who happens to be one of the all-time top cutting and reined cow horse sires, who has been immortalized as a Breyer Portrait horse! How cool is that!!! Rose and Avery brought their daughter to meet Pep, and Pep absolutely loves her. Rose does a wonderful job connecting with Pep, and we can not wait to see how far he comes! Congratulations to all of you!
August 7, 2024
LADY SAPPHIRE (Lady)
Lady’s Progress Photo July 23, 2024
Lady’s Arrival May 14, 2024
LADY FOUND HER FOREVER HOME
Lady came to us as an owner surrender on May 14, 2024 as a 6 year old mare. She was surrendered due to no fault of her own, it was due to her owner’s health. She does only have one eye, her left eye was removed due to infection years ago. Don’t let it fool you though, this girl has heightened senses, and it does not inhibit her at all. She is very body aware, and aware of her surroundings. She loves to connect with people, and is very social with a silly personality! She is a beautiful mover, and she likes to show that off! Zoey came to meet her and her willingness and desire to connect was clear. Lady even gave her a glimpse at her sassy side, she just wanted to make sure that Zoey knew what she was getting. (Which made us happy!) This is one pair we can not wait to see grow together! I expect we will see great things from these two! Congratulations Zoey (and family!)
June 24, 2024
ROY ROGGERS (Trigger)
Triggers Arrival June 19, 2024
Triggers Arrival June 19, 2024
TRIGGER FOUND HIS FOREVER HOME
Trigger came to us on June 19, 2024 as a 22 year old, quarter horse cross, as an owner surrender. His owner had contacted us the month prior about surrendering him, but we did not have space at the time. His owner agreed to hang on to him until we could find him the right home, or if a spot opened up. Fast forward to June, and a family reached out that they were looking for a pasture buddy for their 19 year old horse who had lost their pasture mate. We knew Trigger would be a great fit, they agreed so we made it happen. We did give Trigger his full name prior to leaving - Roy Rogers, for the actor/musician, as he had a horse that he named Trigger! To everyone’s amazement, Trigger and his pasture buddy Diesel became instant best friends, and acted as though they have been friends forever. It makes our hearts so happy, Congratulations Tonya we couldn’t me more excited that Trigger found his forever home with you!!!
June 21, 2024
FOREST RANGER (Ranger)
Ranger’s Progress June 7, 2024
Ranger’s Arrival April 23, 2024
RANGER FOUND HIS FOREVER HOME
Ranger came to us on April 23, 2024 as an owner surrender. He is was said to be 19 years old, and surrendered due to no fault of his own, but for his own health benefit. Ranger came to us from North Carolina. He was diagnosed there with heaves (like COPD/Asthma for people), and the weather/environment down in North Carolina was not conducive to his health. The heat, and humidity, and possibly the allergens all were contributing to his not being able to breath. When horses can’t breath well, they don’t eat, and Ranger lost a lot of weight during his episodes. His owner, and the rescue his owner originally got him from, all felt it was in his best interest to move to the Northern States. Ranger is just the sweetest boy! Ranger did have an asthma attack during the very humid days. We put him on Dexamethasone, and maintenance dose of Cetirizine. Although Ranger is said to be broke to ride- trail rides even, we believe he would be best suited for pasture life. Chief’s owner had brought him back to visit the rescue, while he was nursing a wound that occurred at no fault of theirs, but an accident at his boarding facility - and they quickly fell in love with Ranger too! Ranger and Chief had the opportunity to bond while here as well- before moving to their NEW boarding facility. Ranger is going to be a very loved pasture mate!
May 3, 2024
NWR WYATT RIPP (Rebel)
Rebel’s Progress Photo December 7, 2023
Rebel’s Listing Photo November 7, 2023
REBEL FOUND HIS FOREVER HOME
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. He will be part of the North Winds Healing program, and Gregory’s horse. Welcome to the family Rebel!!
March 24, 2024
NWR WAYLON WILLIAM (Chief)
Chief’s Progress Photo December 7, 2023
Chief’s Listing Photo November 7, 2023
CHIEF FOUND HIS FOREVER HOME
Chief came to us November 8, 2023 from a pen in Minnesota. When we got Chief he was about 6 months old, and believed to come from a South Dakota Reservation. He came to us scared, unhandled, and untouchable. When we got him to the rescue, it took us a while to even get him off of the trailer. He very quickly showed us that he was curious, and very smart. He was the first to let us touch him, and we quickly gained his trust. From that day on, he decided he absolutely loved attention. He is usually the first to meet us at the gate, and the first to come for his neck scratches (his favorite scratch spot!) Autumn met Chief when she and her family came out to volunteer, and it was love at first sight! We are so excited to watch the two of your grow up together, we are so happy you found each other!
March 8, 2024
NWR ATHENA RAE (Athena)
Athena’s Progress November 2023
Athena’s Arrival June 28, 2023
ATHENA FOUND HER FOREVER HOME
Birdie (who we are calling Athena- she did not know her name) came to us June 28, 2023 from a kill pen in Colorado with Maverick. We had actually paid for a different horse with the kill pen who we were told was her daughter (Zera), and when the 2 horses arrived, we had in fact received Birdie instead of Zera. Through DNA Test we found out that they are NOT mother and daughter. She was said to be a 12 year old, we do not have any reason to believe otherwise, as teeth seem to be fairly consistent. Coming from a kill pen we did not have any information on her. What we have seen, she is very sweet, but stands her ground with other horses, especially around grain. Once she settled in, she was the first to meet you at the gate, and loves to just be in your presence. Christina said that she fell in love with her through our telling of her journey on social media, and she knew immediately when she met her, that she was the one! We can not wait to see their relationship bloom!
November 11, 2023
LIVE IN LOVE (Libby)
Libby’s progress September 2023
Libby’s Arrival May 2023
LIBBY FOUND HER FOREVER HOME
Libby came to us May 31, 2023 from a private owner in Michigan. She is an 18 year old, 16H Standardbred, ex-racing mare. Her registered name is Live in Love. She won her people over $156,000, had a couple babies (two of which also raced), and then went to the Amish for a while. The Amish sent her to auction, and she ended up in a kill pen. Her previous owner pulled her from the Wisconsin kill pen, she was very skinny and said to have been exposed to a ‘Morgan’. The previous owner said she was so skinny she didn’t think it would take, but it did, and the owner did not have a facility with the means for a mare to foal. She lost her baby between March (when the previous owner did an ultrasound) and May (when we received her). Libby is very calm and well mannered, she takes everything in and not much bothers her. We started riding her and she did really well, just needed to work on her flexion. She was doing great when her adopter, Lindsay came and met her. She immediate fell in love with her sweet demeanor. We can not wait to watch them grow together. Congratulations Lindsay and Libby!
October 12, 2023
NWR MONARCH MERRIT (Archie)
Archie’s Progress September 2023
Archie’s Arrival March 2023
ARCHIE FOUND HIS FOREVER HOME
Archie came to us March 25, 2023 from a private owner in Mississippi. He was said to be a 12 year old, 15.1H Appendix gelding. The vet said he was probably closer to 15. He did not seem to be an abuse case, but did seem like a neglect case. He was kept in with goats who fought him for food and chewed on his tail. He was as docile as they come, and is willing to do whatever we asked of him. With some groceries and patience his foster mom in Florida nursed him back to health. She worked with him until building muscle, and endurance over a couple months and it wasn’t long before he was ready for his forever home. Becky and Linda met him and loved his sweet and gentle personality. We can not wait to see him continue to improve, and what enjoyment you bring to each others lives. Congratulations Becky, Linda and Archie!!
October 6, 2023
NWR RAMILI ROSE (Ramili)
Ramili’s progress September 2023
Ramili the day she arrived April 19, 2023
RAMILI FOUND HER FOREVER HOME
Ramili was pulled from a feed lot in Mississippi in April of 2023. From the feed lot she went straight to her foster family in Tennessee where her foster family worked to put weight on her, and work on training. Ramili’s previous owner had used her extensively for trail riding, and endurance trails. She is broke to ride, but will receive refreshers for training while she is with us awaiting her adoption. While in TN she had a 10 year old riding her, and starting her on the barrel pattern. Ramili came to Wisconsin when her foster family’s situation had changed, and we were excited to finally meet her. When she arrive one of our volunteers (Kayley) and her kids met her, and instantly fell in love with her sweet and affectionate disposition. A week and a half after Ramili’s arrival, and a long time of waiting for her first horse, Kayley (and her husband) decided that she would be part of their family. Congratulations Kayley! We can not wait to watch your bond continue to develop!
July 18, 2023
MAGNOLIA JUNE (Fancy)
Fancy’s arrival June 30, 2023
FANCY FOUND HER FOREVER HOME
Fancy came to us on June 30, 2023 as an owner surrender. Her owner had rescued her years ago, and just needed to downsize her herd. She knew we would find Fancy the perfect forever home to live out her days. When Fancy came in we evaluated her level of training, to find what type of home she would be suited for. We quickly found that she had great ground manners and behaved beautifully around kids. We had met a potential adopter at the Midwest Horse Fair in April that we thought she would be a perfect fit for! Fancy was welcomed with open arms on July 18, to a wonderful family. She will be living out the rest of her days with a horse friend named Lady, and getting love from grandkids and giving pony rides in return.
March 24, 2023
NWR Ranger Luxe (Ranger)
RANGER’S ARRIVAL JANUARY 2, 2022
RANGER”S PROGRESS NOV 2022
RANGER FOUND HIS FOREVER HOME
Ranger came to use while we were in Florida, from a Texas killpen in January 2022. We were told he was 4 and started. Once he actually arrived we learned a lot more about him very fast. He was actually closer to 8 years old (vet said teeth looked like 6-10, so we naturally went with 8), he had been severely abused, and if he was started, he wasn’t started properly. When we tried to pick up his feet, he would literally “hop” out of it. When we tried to go anywhere other than up by his head be would back up, he was terrified of a blanket, and he was convinced that fly spray was absolutely going to kill him. After trying to work through all of the issues, and what felt like 1 step forward and 3 steps back we decided to start at square one. We worked on connection first in the round pen. After what felt like forever in around pen we got him to join up. After that, the rest of the steps went a lot smoother. We learned that being firm with him didn’t always work. He required patience and understanding. In the summer, we body clipped him as his hair was so thick and he was so warm. That body clip showed us that he had a rough start. A big scar on his leg with some other small ones led us to believe he had a run in with barbed wire. A big scar and scar tissue on his neck led us to believe he may have been impaled by something at some point. A lot of scars on his but led us to believe that he had been whipped to submission. This poor boy went through so much, no wonder he was nervous. Over the span of a few months after that we started making real progress. We got probably 30-40 rides on him, and he moved with the rescue to Wisconsin in August 2022. He adjusted to the temperature and continued to work on building a solid foundation. March 2022 we started riding again, and he was absolutely amazing, soft in your hands, and attentive as usual.. That week a sweet family, with a little girl came to meet him and seeing their instant bond, we knew that this was his forever home. Congratulations Addy! We can’t wait to watch the two of you become a team and win ribbons at the shows you attend in the future.
Cool Preview (Dreamer)
February 18, 2023
DREAMER’S ARRIVAL AUGUST 13, 2022
DREAMER’S PROGRESS NOVEMBER 2022
DREAMER FOUND HIS FOREVER HOME
Dreamer came to us in August 2022 as an owner surrender. His previous owner got him from an auction, not knowing anything of his background. All that was really shared about him was that he is papered, his birthday is February 2015, he is sweet on the ground, and willing. The owners realized that he needed more training than they were able to provide at the time. They asked that we take him, work with, and set him up for success with a forever home. After working with Dreamer, it turned out that his left stifle showed mild lateral trochlear ridge lucencies and irregularities consistent with OCD. With his case being so mild he was a great candidate for injections, and it was so mild, that just treating the inflammation may be all he needed. We gave him his injection, and found him his forever home the next day! His new owner is aware of his “condition” and will love him regardless, and can’t wait to work with him. Congratulations Savannah and Dreamer, we can’t wait to watch you grow together!