Meet Some Of Our Rescue Horses

Visitors Are Welcome - By Appointment Only, Please!

 

You can "sponsor" a horse for a month and get updated photos. online video, a letter on his or her progress .. and of course, you are welcome to visit your sponsored horse!

Sponsorship is $50 per month with all proceeds going directly toward your horses' feed, supplements, vet and farrier bills!

 
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Chester
Chester: Approx 17-19 year old quarter horse gelding. Chestnut with star and strip. Approx 15.2hh. At this time, this 'perfect gentleman' is still too emaciated to be ridden. I anticipate that this horse will be a kind, patient, forgiving babysitter for any level of rider. Since the first minute, he has never put a foot wrong. Always polite, gentle, happy to see people, affectionate, calm and unafraid of any situation. He is worth his weight in gold (and he DOES need another good 300lbs).

 

 He has cribbed his upper teeth away and the previous owner was not only blissfully unaware that this poor horse had no teeth, but when he was fed, the food was not appropriate for a horse of his age and with obvious problems in chewing and digesting food.

 

The previous owner also claimed to have never given them water - allowing them to survive on "run off" rainwater (the mind boggles).  Suffice to say, this poor chap is STILL dehydrated despite a consistent regimen of electrolytes, salt and minerals.

 

In his time with us, he is truly blossoming. This is the horse that will greet us as we pull into the driveway, a gentleman who would allow a toddler to hand walk him without pulling, crowding your space or stepping on you. He LOVES being groomed and bathed, he walks on a trailer without a moment's hesitation and is happy to adapt to our new routine. I have not seen anything upset nor fluster this amazing horse.

 

He really would be a great trail horse, in my opinion - he is as safe as houses. He was probably as gorgeous as Flint in his younger, pre-neglected/abused days - but the lines of stress are visible on his face and around his eyes. He seems to have some old trauma to his cervical veterbrae. There is a lump near the crest of his neck. It does not appear to cause pain, but his new family might want to get that xrayed to make sure everything is OK with him. He will need several months of rehabilitation to get back up to weight, have his feet trimmed (remember, when feet have been neglected a long time, sometimes the farrier has to come out more frequently and keep trimming until the healthy new hoof is grown). He will also need additional supplementation to aid digestion and also to keep his joints sound and pain free. He will be a little higher maintenance, but in my opinion, you cannot put a price on safety and the total enjoyment a dead broke, quiet and loving horse like this can provide.

 

CHESTER WAS IMMEDIATELY ADOPTED BY

VANESSA of DEBARY.  He remains at Horses in Harmony.  Vanessa is the most doting "horse mom" Chester could ever have dreamed of.  This little prince is now being pampered and receiving the best feed, supplements, hay (and toys) that money can buy.  The gentle, loving hands on care he gets from Vanessa daily is second to none! Like Diva, Chester's story has a fairy tale ending.  Bookmark this page for updated photos and videos.

 

Congratulations, Vanessa - your horse is SOLID GOLD!

 

 

Above:  Day 1 - His condition is deplorable (23 July 2008)

 

 

Above:  Sunken Quarters - Starving and Dehydrated :-(
 

 

 

Above:  One Month Later ... What An Incredible Horse He Is!

 

 

 

 

 

Vanessa has done a wonderful job in bringing Chester back to life both

emotionally and physically!  Chester is possibly the most spoilt and pampered Prince

at our barn .. and boy, he deserves it! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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Flint
Flint: 5 Year Old Thoroughbred Gelding. Chestnut with two hind socks and a star and strip. Approx 15hh. Unbroken but we are just starting to work on breaking him. Extremely sweet, submissive and pretty. He literally floats when he trots. He moves with power, expression and lightness.

 

He recently came to our farm in a completely unhandled state. We had to introduce him the horse trailer, to the hose, to grooming, being led into a stall, being hand walked with a halter and lead shank etc. He has taken every challenge in a kind, willing and co-operative manner.

 

He was apparently gelded only 1 year ago. He was born on, and lived at, the same property his entire life. The owners had no experience and therefore this horse has not been given the opportunities he should have. He had not been introduced to other horses and although he is sweet, he does not understand boundaries. He just wants to run and play relentlessly.

 

He has never offered a bite or kick to anyone or any horse. I believe he will be comparatively easy to break as he does have such a kind temperament and an eagerness to please. He really wants to be a good boy. Due to his late start in life, he will need an experienced, patient, kind and understanding person to train him to his full potential. I do believe this young horse has a lot of sport horse potential.

 

When you view the videos of him, you will see at no time does he show aggression, irritation nor any mean spirit toward the handler. I believe his movement will have even more elevation - at the time of filming, his feet had not been trimmed. Understand that in his first video, he will appear quick and a little out of balance .. remember this is his first experience in the round pen, we have separated him from Chester (his one constant) and he does not understand what is going on. We were waiting on an adoptive family to pick up the horse, but as they have not yet turned up, we  initiated the training and now are placing Flint up for adoption to an OUTSTANDING, approved home..

 

Flint has negative coggins, up to date on vaccinations and wormer.  His feet were trimmed on 16 August 2008.

 

We are maintaining a video diary of breaking Flint.  This will be a great tool for his new family, by understanding his demeanor, his great attitude to new challenges .. and also understanding the methods we used to break him gently!

 

Video # 1:  Flint - Unbroken Gelding - First Day In Round Pen - CLICK HERE
 

Video # 2:  Day 2 of Training - First Time With A Saddle On His Back ... Click HERE

 

Video # 3:  Day 3 of Training - Adding Weight to the Saddle .... Click HERE

 

Video # 4:  Day 4 of Training - Free Running in Riding Arena ... Click HERE

 

 

 

Adoption Fee: $500 (price will increase as training progresses)

 

 

 

 

 

Above:  A dehydrated Flint arriving at Horses in Harmony! Never seen a hose before :-(

 

 

 

 

 

 

Just weeks later, Flint is proving to be an outstanding sporthorse prospect!

Expressive, powerful, light and careful!

 

 

Flint was adopted to an amazing rider/trainer and clinician in West Virigina - Michele Aceves!

With Michelle's combination of dressage knowledge and Parelli training, we are thrilled

that Flint also has a fairy-tale ending to his lifetime of neglect.  We could not have wished for

a better home for this outstanding young horse!  We look forward to updated photos and

videos from Michelle in the future.  Flint is VERY happy and is getting the best in

care and training!  Thanks so much, Michelle!  We look forward to hearing about

all of your success and achievements together!

 


"Horse, thou art truly a creature without equal, for thou flies without wings and conquers without sword."

 

 

 

CLICK "HERE" TO SEE MORE RESCUES .....

 

CLICK HERE FOR  PAGE 1 OF OUR RESCUES - Diva and Ghost

CLICK HERE FOR PAGE 2 OF OUR RESCUES - Gibson and Tuesday

CLICK HERE FOR PAGE 3 OF OUR RESCUES - Sundance and Diggs

YOU ARE ON PAGE 4 OF OUR RESCUES - Chester and Flint

CLICK HERE FOR PAGE 5 OF OUR RESCUES - PMU Foal # 1 and PMU Foal # 2