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Nelly
NELLY is a beautiful black Mule. Thanks to a tip through the horse rescue network, we rescued her in 2017 the day before she was scheduled to be shipped out to slaughter. Nelly is a former competitive show mule. Although suffering from arthritis and weak tendons from too much competitive jumping, she is now thoroughly
Jack (aka Presidential Rey)
JACK is a registered Quarter Horse gelding. Jack has the perfect conformation for a “show” quarter horse, which is undoubtedly what he was bred for. Unfortunately, that type of breeding also tends to bring on early arthritis, and Jack was headed to the kill pen when we rescued him in 2016. Thanks to proper treatment
Duncan
DUNCAN is a very sweet, lovable Paint gelding who we rescued in 1917. He had a previous injury of his front knee and has arthritis. As the result, he is at the bottom of the herd’s pecking order. But he makes a wonderful human and horse companion. He wants to please everyone and is an
Abbott | Rehabbing
Rehabbing at this time Training: Unstarted Adoption Info: Adoption fees may be outdated, as a horse may have moved into training, so check with us on most current fee. Horses adopted are typically up to date on vaccines, dental floats, farrier care and all vet needs. Horses are typically located in the Appalachian area, but
WELLINGTON – Adoptable 2025
Wellington – adoptable in 2025 Heading into training with Justin Haefner adoptable in 2025 Wellington 2022 Quarter Horse cross Palomino colt (gelded) 14 hh estimated FEE: TBD by trainer The adoption fee is often set by the trainer and may increase with more training, so please contact us to find out the current fee. Wellington
BRIAR –
ATFO candidate in training with Jessica Chambless at JC’s Training and Gentling* Briar 2013 Warmblood (Trakehner/Holsteiner) Dark bay mare 15.2 hh FEE: $1500 starting bid in August *TRAINING: This horse is part of a special training event called the Appalachian Trainer Face Off. You can learn about it on the ATFO Facebook page or
Ghost
Ghost is a branded mustang mare, in her late teens, who was pulled from Slaughter by Evanescent mustang rescue in Texas. She was quarantined in Kansas and then sent to SOFE. Ghost is still very shy and is not sure about people but is making great progress. She requires a patient and confident adopter that
Kalani – rehabbing
In training with: Amy Parsley at SouthernHorsemanship in Versailles, KY QH type Mare 4 years old 14.3hh est Top qualities: She’s athletic Wants to work A little love bug (although she’ll try to hid it at first) And did I mention pretty good looking? This mare is full of personality and has a strong
Tennyson | Companion Only
Jessica Runkle, Smoke Rise Ranch in Ohio with Wild at Heart Horsemanship Paso Fino Gelding 14hh est 16-18 years old Showcase horses have various histories. Many have had a lot of training, just needed more marketing to find a home, some have a little maintenance. Just ask us! Showcases can be adopted BEFORE AUGUST 22-24
Leeta-
In Training with: Caity Sammons in Olive Hill, Ky at Honey Horsemanship QH cross Yearling Filly All Whippersnapper horses are too young to start undersaddle and will 110+ days of professional in hand training before competition and adoption! These young horses will require additional training when adopted in August. Caity says: “I can say that
8 Year old Project
Zera originally came to us July 31, 2023 from a rescue in Wyoming. She is currently about 8 years old, and 14.2h. We had originally paid for Zera from the kill pen in Colorado, but we were instead sent a horse that we were told was mother “Birdie” now known as Athena. In this mix
Grant | Rehabbing
ATFO candidate in training with Colby O’Connor of Circle C Equine.* Grant 2020 Appalachian Brumby Chestnut gelding 14 hh FEE: $1500 starting bid in August *TRAINING: This horse is part of a special training event called the Appalachian Trainer Face Off. You can learn about it on the ATFO Facebook page or website. Horses in
Tim – Pony for Adoption
Tim is a 6-year-old pony gelding. He is very gentle and loves to be brushed. He stands great for the farrier and is also halter trained. Tim arrived from Horse Plus Humane Society in Hohenwald, TN but is originally from Missouri. Since he has traveled so far to reach Greenfield Pets Animal Rescue in NY,
Kabrina- ATFO 365 Division
Kabrina has made remarkable progress in learning to be calm and relaxed without the other horses. When she’s with me, she’s my best buddy and shows no signs of nervousness. However, she is still very nervous when left alone, i.e. without me or other horses and we are continuing to work on her self managing
Zendetta
*This horse requires an upper level rider/handler and will need someone with an good trainer as a resource for lessons and potentially additional training.* Zendetta April 2020 RMH x (GAITED) Black Filly Gaited 14hh estimated FEE: Set by trainer She is in training with Vivian Jones of Sky Fire’s Practicle Pony. From her trainer: This
Twizzler
Twizzler Twizzler 2017 Morgan Cross Chestnut Gelding 14.1hh Adopter: Intermediate Twizzler has been making leaps and bounds of progress over these last few weeks. I have seen a huge change in him mentally and things really seem to be clicking. He is gaining so much confidence in “strangers”, getting more and more comfortable with a rider,
Finley – ATFO 2025 365 Division
Finley – ATFO 2024 Showcase Finley 2019 Stock paint Gelding 15hh FEE: $3000 Adopter level: Intermediate Finley is a 2024 ATFO Showcase Horse who will have 100 days of training prior to the ATFO 2024 event in August. Follow his progress: #hopteamfinley. Showcase horses are adoptable prior to the event to approved homes. From trainer:
Seven of 9
Seven of 9 – ATFO 2024 Whippersnappers Seven of 9 2022 QH/TWH cross Chestnut Mare 14.3hh estimated – will likely mature to at least 15 hands Adopter level: Intermediate w/ trainer and young horse experience FEE: $1000 starting bid in August at ATFO TRAINING: This horse is part of a special training event called the
Sovereign
Sovereign 6 years old Quarter Horse Type Gelding 15hh estimate Fee: $1500 starting bid in August Training: Training: This horse is part of a special training event called the Appalachian Trainer Face Off. You can learn about it on Facebook and on our website. Horses in this training event are adoptable following 100+ days of
Papa Smurf
Papa Smurf Mustang Gelding 8 yo 15.2 hh est. FEE: $1500 starting bid in August TRAINING: This horse is part of a special training event called the Appalachian Trainer Face Off. You can learn about it on Facebook and on our website. Horses in this training event are adoptable following 100+ days of training in