Current Horses
Current equines at MVHR are in various stages of the recovery.
The ultimate goal for all horses at MVHR is adoption into loving homes of their own. Adoption fees for horses are listed once MVHR has had opportunity to evaluate and get to know the horses after their intake. Those whom we are still in the process of getting to know, or who have an issue we are still helping them with have adoption fees listed as TBD, BUT they ARE still available for adoption to just the right home willing to take on the rewarding care of an equine still in its recovery process.
Please read through our Adoption Process and fill out our adoption interest form if you are interested in adopting! We will follow up to schedule a ranch visit so you can meet the horses in person!
In order to provide outstanding care for each and every member of the herd, whether they are just beginning their recovery journey, or are likely to spend the rest of their lives with us, MVHR seeks sponsors for each equine in our care. Sponsors help cover the annual expense of caring for your special equine, and sponsorships can be partial (every penny helps!), or a full annual underwriting at our Equine Advocate level of giving. This is a great way to make a meaningful difference in the life of an equine, even if you’re not quite ready to take one home! See someone you’d like to sponsor? Click HERE to start helping your special equine today!
Ready to adopt? Click Adoption Process to begin the adoption process with your forever horse!
PEANUT
Peanut is a cute appaloosa mare in her mid-teens. She knows ALOT!!! She hasn’t done much in a long time, so is getting a big tune up that is going great, she even went bridle-less her first time under saddle in a decade! Need a sturdy horse who can go all day? You’ve found her….no bigger heart could fit it this compact little body! Peanut is looking for an intermediate or above rider with the knowledge and/or training support to help her return to her full potential.
Adoption Fee: $1200
BILL
Bill is 19 year old Off the track thoroughbred with some amazing bloodlines and winnings under is name. But he is ready to take it a little slower now days. He is gentle and quiet, and a real teddy bear who will take you wherever you’d like to go! Come meet Bill!
Adoption Fee: $1000
GEM
This beautiful mid-twenties mare has “been there and done that” and is a wise soul. A little shy at first, she quickly warms up with some good scratches. She is energetic and willing and would be up for some light riding, but is mostly hoping for a loving retirement home that will spoil her the rest of her life!
She truly is a Gem 🙂!
Adoption Fee: $800
Gem is generously sponsored by Marcy Spector - but still available for adoption!
DARCY
This phenomenal 10 year old off the track thoroughbred won hundreds of thousands of dollars in his running days. He has since been diagnosed with kissing spines, so he cannot be ridden, but he loves a good gallop in the pasture! Looking for a magnificent lawn ornament, full of personality and fun to play with in the round pen? You’ve found him!
Adoption Fee $500
BIG
His name says it all. This big gelding is handsome & sweet and about 12 years old. He has some back issues, so can be very lightly ridden at most and stays most comfortable through massage and acupuncture.
Adoption Fee: $500
FREDDIE
Freddie is a 20 something year old mustang who is a little nervous but very polite. He has some musculoskeletal discomfort which makes him non rideable, but he is very pasture sound. He is incredibly sweet to be around and would make a wonderful groundwork horse. How cute is he?! 😉
Freddie is available for Sponsorship!
Adoption Fee: $500
BABE
This lovely little mare is beautiful and well mannered on the ground. Due to navicular changes she is sadly not rideable. But if you are looking for a well trained horse to play with on the ground, you’ve found her!
Adoption Fee: $500
LATIGO
Latigo came to MVHR from a local outfitter, after a head injury made him unable to work for a living. Latigo currently receives weekly stretching, light workouts and monthly acupuncture to help with his neurological deficits. And best of all, regular visits and love from his sponsor and friend Mary. He also loves spending time with the volunteers and program participants, and is sweet and gentle for everyone he is around. This handsome guy would be a beautiful and friendly addition to your pasture!
Latigo is underwritten with generous support from Mary Wolf (but still available for adoption!).
Adoption Fee $500
BELLE
Belle is a sweet and lovely Arab mare in her twenties. She has previously been a broodmare and although might have had some riding training, we have learned she will no longer be ridden due to hip and hind leg issues. She is comfortable and would make a wonderful companion as she is gentle, easy to handle and loves to be groomed.
Adoption Fee: $500
UNDER EVALUATION: STAR
Sweet Bay Mare in her late teens. We are getting to know her, so check back in soon for more information.
UNDER EVALUATION: LUCKY
Beautiful light palomino mare in her twenties. We are getting to know her, so check back in later for more information.
Adoption Pending!
RUSTY
This handsome well broke ranch horse is also looking for a lighter riding situation as he moves into his twenties, and possibly could even be a children's horse.
Adoption Fee: $1200
TRULY
Truly is TRULY adorable! A coming three year old Thoroughbred filly, who loves people and love and attention, and knows everything a youngster her age should know. Looking for a lovely prospect for just about any discipline? You’ve found her!
Adoption Fee $800
TOFFEE
This sweet sorrel mare is in her mid teens, and broke to ride. She does love a good stretch as she gets saddled, and a warm up before a workout…don’t we all?! Looking for an intermediate or above adopter who she can get to be besties with…are you that person? She’ll take care of you if you take care of her!
Adoption Fee: $1200
TOREC
Torec is a retired dressage horse and a real handsome gentlemen! Lovely to be around on the ground, and handsome as can be in the pasture. Torec is non-rideable but is a wonderful groundwork horse. Just look at the fun you can have with him! He is being lunged with side reins regularly, and he enjoys this exercise a lot and also excels at liberty work in the roundpen. Who is ready for some horse games? Torec wants to play!!!
Adoption Fee $500
CARMEL
This spunky 11 year old sorrel mare is non-rideable, but a hoot to play with on the ground and a real beauty for your pasture.
Adoption Fee: $500
STARDUST
Stardust ("Star") is one of our four mustangs rescued from Lantry South Dakota, and mother to sweet Woodrow, born to her four months after she arrived at MVHR. Stardust’s independent mustang nature has persisted, even with extensive training hours under her belt. Ideally, Stardust would like to find a pasture situation where she could be a companion horse, or even an “auntie” to help raise young ones.
Adoption fee $500
Stardust is underwritten (but still available for adoption) with generous support from Alexandra Mastriana.
TANGO
This handsome mare is in her late teens and welcomed a foal with us on April 2, 2021 - a sweet filly: Cora B. Tango has become much more trusting of humans, and would love a companion home where she could help be an “auntie” to youngsters, or be a good friend to other horses of any age!
Adoption Fee $500
ELIZA
Under evaluation: This sweet mare is a retired polo pony in her mid teens. She is blind in one eye and loosing vision in her other, but she is determined to not let that bother her a bit! She enjoys grooming and cuddles so far, so we are looking forward to getting to know her and what her next adventure might be.
Adoption Fee: TBD
GABE
Gabe is a gentle retired roping horse looking for his next chapter, maybe teaching some youngsters ground work and basic horsemanship? He is ready to retire from riding, as his stifles have given all they can. Would love a family to make his golden years golden lots of love and TLC.
Adoption Fee: $500
UNDER EVALUATION: SONNY
Sweet Sorrel Gelding in his twenties. We are getting to know him, so check back in soon for more information.
UNDER EVALUATION: FELIX
Paint Gelding in his late teens, very sweet and kind. Has some lameness issues so we are working on getting to know him and learning his next chapter in life.
Adoption Pending
BUSTER
This strapping gentleman spent his life in the service of the United States Forest Service and has been retired due to some arthritis. MVHR is looking forward to helping him get more comfortable, and possibly a life of some lighter riding in his retirement!
Adoption Fee: $1200
Adoption Pending
CREMELLO
This handsome guy has blossomed since coming to MVHR as a starvation case. Well broke and just in need of a tune up, he will be an outstanding mount for someone special.
Adoption Fee: $1800
Adoption Pending!
FIREFly
Firefly does her name justice, this girl has some spunk! She has extensive ground work training and started her under saddle training, doing many hours this summer. She is ready for her new home and is looking for a confident intermediate rider that can take her on adventures. She likes to go, and is curious about her surroundings. Her person would continue to help her continue to learn trust and friendship, and enjoy her beautiful energy. Is that you?!
Adoption Fee: $1200
Adoption Pending!
SISCO
Doesn’t get much better put together than this guy! This handsome teenager will be returning to MVHR April 6 after four months of training with Versatile Equine. Ready to be an amazing horse for you, don’t miss this guy!
Adoption fee: $2500