Why adopt or
foster a rescue horse? If you’re not sure about whether you want
another horse or any horse, consider fostering one or two. Find out if
you like hearing the “nicker” of horse as they see you coming. If you
don’t ride but you really enjoy taking care of horses, consider adopting
or fostering a companion horse (or two). These horses would make a
beautiful addition to your pasture and be wonderful companions to you or a
lonely horse. We now have a Sponsorship
Program available to individuals who want to make a difference but
cannot adopt or foster.
The horses featured below
are available for adoption and/or fostering. If you are interested in
any of our horses, please feel free to contact us at 715-273-5567 or
rrrescue@pressenter.com for
further information. If you are interested in adopting one of the
horses in foster care, please let us know so that we can set up a
meeting with the foster family. Our adoption fees start at $300. Before you adopt any horse, we do expect you to
come out and visit the horse you choose before making a final decision --
our goal is to place the right person with the right horse. Need a place
to keep your horse? We do offer boarding at our facility.
Be sure to check out the horses in our
rehabilitation section.
RECENT ARRIVALS
Sugar
Juno
Cricket
Click on any of the pictures below to see a larger picture.
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Babe |
Babe is a 18 yr. old, chestnut Quarter
Horse mare that came to us in November of 2004. She stands
about 15 hands tall. When Babe first came to the rescue, we
were told that she was very mean and would chase humans out of her
pen at any chance she got. Well, we found that to be very
true. She would not let you mount up on her without trying to
bite and/or kick at you all at the same time. After a winter
of "sucking up" to her, she has become of the favorites at the
rescue and has been ridden by all levels of riders (she's great with
all ages). With a change of attitude about her human
caretakers -- she is one awesome mare.
Note: Babe was on our
Residents page, however, because of her great progress, she is now
available for adoption. Because of her past, she will require
a special home with owners who will treat her with the kindness and
love that she deserves.
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Cricket |
Cricket (our Phalon's daughter)
is a yearling Pintabian filly that arrived at the rescue in the
summer of 2007. We acquired her to keep our Shydee company.
She is very friendly and full of vigor. Now that she is older,
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Goldie |
Goldie is an 18 yr. old POA mare that came
to us in September of 2005. She came to us because her owners
were moving and just couldn't take her along. In the past she
has been a brood mare, show horse and trail horse. When she
came to us, she had abscesses in her front feet and had foundered in
the past. Even though Goldie's show and trail days are behind
her, she could still be used to give the "little ones" a ride!
Update:
Goldie had been in foster care for the winter and is now back at the
rescue. |
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Hope to Boogie |
Hope is a 14 year old registered Thoroughbred mare that
arrived at the rescue in September of 2006. She stands 16.2
hands. In the past, Hope
was used as a racehorse and as a broodmare. Because of an
injury to her back leg during her racing career, she can only be
used as a companion horse. She is a nice mare and gets along
well with other horses. She is ready to go. If you would
like to see Hope's back leg,
click here.
Sponsored by: Don &
Linda Wilson, River Falls, WI |
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Jaeger's Rosie's Dixie |
Dixie was foaled in 1999 and is registered in The
American Percheron Association. She stands 16.3 hands, has a
beautifully dished head, straight legs, strong short back and neck.
Dixie had been used as a broodmare. She has had 2 sessions
with a professional trainer based on Natural Horsemanship and she is
broke to ride - although green broke would be the correct term as
she needs more "mileage." She has also learned to pull logs,
etc., and has been trail ridden. Dixie has an extremely sweet
nature but her size requires someone with experience to handle her.
She likes to bond with one person and will do anything for you.
Loves to be groomed, stands for the vet and farrier. She gets
along well with other horses but she is high on the pecking order.
Currently in foster care. |
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Juno |
Juno is a 2 year old Quarter Horse
filly that arrived at the rescue in March of 2008. She is able
to be registered and a grand-daughter of Sun Frost. She is a
very tall girl, standing at 14.3 hands tall. She would be a
great prospect for barrel racing because she is bred to run.
She is ready to begin her training and gets along well with other
horses. Currently in foster care. |
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Phalon |
Phalon is a 5 year old Pinto
gelding that arrived at the rescue in September of 2007. He
stands about 14.3 hands tall. We are unsure of his current
training, however, we did put a bit in his mouth and rode him
bareback without any issues. Check out the
picture of him being
ridden. Phalon is ready to begin his
training. He
gets along well with other horses and is ready to go.
Currently in foster care. |
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Thumbs Up Skip |
Reggie is a registered Quarter
Horse yearling that arrived at the rescue in May of 2007. He
is a big boy currently standing about 14 hands tall. Reggie
has a great attitude and sweet disposition. When Reggie arrived he
was put into rehab because we were told he had a lack of cartilage
in his right hock and that he would need surgery to be sound.
However, in the past year of growing and getting stronger, Reggie
seems to have "outgrown" his condition. His foster family
reports that he runs, kicks, bucks and has not taken a lame step
which is why he is now available for adoption. Currently in foster care.
Sponsored by: David
& Meredith Sutton, Ellsworth, WI |
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Robin |
Robin is a 6 year old registered
(ER Doc Robin) Breeding Stock Paint
mare that
arrived at the rescue in February of 2007. She stands about 15
hands and is very sweet. Because Robin does have high ringbone
in her back leg, she will need to be adopted as a companion or she
may be used for light riding. She has been started on basic
groundwork and just needs to have someone continue along with her
training. She is ready to go. Currently in foster
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Snicka |
Snicka is an 12 year old, bay Arabian mare that came to
us in November of 2005. She stands about 15 hands tall and is
just gorgeous! She came to us only because the people that
bought her to be a broodmare on their breeding farm were unable to get
her registration papers - which would mean they couldn't register her
foals. Because of having stretched tendons in her back legs, her
fetlocks are very low and for this reason, Snicka will need to be adopted as a companion horse. She would make a
beautiful addition in anyone's pasture. Currently in foster care. |
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Sugar |
Sugar is a 14 year old POA mare that arrived at the
rescue in June of 2008. She is a perfect size, standing at
about 14 hands and could make a nice little game pony. She
would be great for a smaller rider that has had some experience.
She is sound, gets along well with other horses and is ready to go.
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TB |
TB is a 16 year old Thoroughbred gelding that arrived
at the rescue in July of 2005. He is a sweet boy and stands
16.2 hands. You might remember seeing him on our Adopted
horses page. The reason that TB is available for adoption is
because his adopter has gotten back into barrel racing and thinks TB
should do what he does best - help other riders with their
confidence. He has been trail ridden and does great. If
you are looking for a great horse to help build your confidence,
he's your boy! Currently in foster care. |
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REHABILITATION |
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The following horses our currently in our
rehabilitation program for various reasons. Some of them have
been rescue situations and others were brought to our rescue by
owners who could not afford the necessary surgery or medical care
that was needed. Donations and/or sponsors are always needed
for these horses as some of their costs can be very high. |
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Booger |
Booger was born on April 7, 2008. His mom, Spice,
was a rescue who came to us pregnant (her
story). He is
an Arabian with some Mustang thrown in. If you would like to
read his story, please click here. He could
really use a sponsor to help with his care. We will keep you updated on his progress. Currently in foster care.
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Rosie |
Rosie is an 11 year old Welsh/Clydesdale mare that was
rescued in September 2006. Her feet were in such terrible
shape that it could take up to 2 years to correct them.
Rosie's feet continue to improve but she could really use a sponsor
to help with her farrier costs. If you would like to read more
about Rosie, check out her story.
Warning: some of the pictures on Rosie's page are disturbing.
Sponsored by: Barb Armour, West St. Paul, MN; Allison
Oja, Finland, MN |
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Willie |
Willie is a 7 year old burro that came to our rescue in
December 2006. You can read more about Willie's amazing
journey and recovery by checking out his
story. Warning: some
of the pictures on Willie's page are disturbing. Willie is currently in foster care with a wonderful family who is
assisting with his rehabilitation.
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If you can't adopt or foster
a horse but you would like to volunteer, please contact us at
715-273-5567 or email us at
rrrescue@pressenter.com. There are always a multitude of things that need
to be done. If you're not comfortable around horses but would
still like to help, we can always find something that needs to be done
(fencing, moving bales, etc.) If you really like to spend time
with a horse -- we can always find a horse for you to brush!
If you would like to make a donation, you can do so below or check out
our Donate page for other ways to donate.
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