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Sassie
Susie (7yr)
 
Thoroughbred mare. This horse was once an eventing horse, but
she has "retired" from that level of competition. This
seal brown/bay mare is 16.1 hands and has a beautiful head and
conformation. Sassie is trained for Level 2 dressage. Owner states
that someone who adopts her may want to continue doing dressage.
However, her eventing and jumping days are over. She needs a very
stoic, composed, quiet rider. She is happiest with this kind of
rider and willingly does her dressage moves. She is also a good
trail horse if she is not the lead horse in the groups. Current
family reports this horse has gained weight and filled out since
these photos. UPDATE (3/17): Foster
family sends us this report: "Susie is a big girl. Nice looking,
although she is pretty furry right now. She needs a competent
rider, quiet and calm, as I don't think she would put up with
a beginner. One experienced rider who rode Susie remarked it was
the best ride she ever had in her life. She was a very good rider
and competes in dressage. Susie was HAPPY being ridden by her.
Susie was once for sale for $45,000 prior to being donated to
ASAP. Because she probably shouldn't event any more, I think they
were unable to sell her as an eventing horse. She is sound and
well trained. She likes a quiet calm rider that gives her confidence.
No beginners or agressive riders with this mare. I am quite fond
of her and feel that she deserves an owner who will give her lots
of attention. She loads but does not like being groomed. I have
been working on that and we just had a session that she tolerated.
I am sure that would go away if someone just stuck to it and she
trusted them. When she came she was several hundred pounds under
weight. She is in fine flesh now.She is an relatively easy keeper
for a tb and probably needs her teeth floated. She is due for
her spring vaccinations and has been on a regular worming program.
She was just wormed for tapes. She stands fine for the farrier
and is currently barefoot. I have not tried to clip her or pull
her mane. I have never ridden her. I put her in a herm sprenger
loose cheek snaffle when that woman rode her and Susie loved that
bit."
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Mr.
Parker (aka Curious George)
Bay. History unknown but is broke to ride and drive. (Could be
Mr. Parker aka Curious George.) This horse, along with two others,
was dropped off at the ASAP farm anonymously. Please call the
ASAP office for more details. Susan reports this horse is gentle,
broke to ride, and is a trotter.
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Handsome
Benevolence (2yr)
Gelding. Owner reports, "He is 3/4 saddlebred and 1/4 arab,
but not registered with the Nat. Show Registry - although he could
be. He is registered with the Pinto Horse Association. I showed
him as a weanling, he won some futurity money. I didn't work with
him much at all last summer since I wasn't showing him. He ties,
hauls, good about feet, loves grooming, comes when called. He
should mature to 16.1 - 16.2 HH, bay & white pinto, mostly
bay, tall white socks, flashy saddlebred trot, well muscled, never
been ill, all vaccines current, farrier always trimmed every 8
weeks. He's sound, his first year of life he was on daily dewormer
(Continuex) and vitamins (Grow Colt) our grain mix, Calf Manna
and corn oil. He's getting 3/4 lb grain a day now that he's on
second crop hay. He was gaining too much weight with both grain
and good hay. He's got good solid hooves, and strong bones, good
teeth. He's really quite attractive and flashy. His mama was a
show horse and quite successful until she broke her ankle. His
sire is Spotacular Fame, son of The Color of Fame - can't get
much more famous than him! Handsome doesn't like clippers, and
tolerates bathing. He would be very happy with someone who'd give
him treats, attention and brushing until it comes time for him
to be broke. He's a people oriented horse, absolutely not aggressive.
He has never laid his ears back, nor kicked, but he's nippy. I
put a lot of hours in him the first six months of his life, and
he's lonely now."
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Thank
God For Granny (4yr)
Thoroughbred mare - bay. 16hh. Sound and saddle trained. UPDATE
(1/7): This Thoroughbred arrived at the ASAP farm after
a year of foster care in Oshkosh, WI, where she was treated for
a serious infestation of worms. Even though she was thin and sick
one year ago, Granny has to be 16 hands, but her wither is still
growing to catch up with her rump! She is the most AMAZING thoroughbred
we have had at our place, and I am fully tempted to compare her
with a Standardbred's temperament. She is every bit calm, wise,
sensible, and loving as horse with years of experience, yet she
is only going to be four. While dragging a water tank over to
her pen last week, she simply watched, curious yet not reactive.
That big tank clunked and scraped across the icy driveway, and
when I got it over to her pen I managed enough strength to WHIRL
it over the top 5' panel and it landed BANG right next to her.
She simply looked at it without moving, and then stuck her nose
in it to explore. How does that sound for a quiet filly? I haven't
ridden her yet, but given the right warm day with solid footing
I am going to take her for a walk.......don't miss this great
horse!
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Sportsbar
(5yr)
STB dark bay gelding from Springfield, Illinois. This five year
old had some pinfiring done on a hind ankle awhile back. He is
sound on this leg now and ready for a home. Nice head, perfect
build, still growing a winter coat . He is about 15 hands tall
and loves Francis G. We hope to find him a home before Francis
leaves for his new home in Wyoming! UPDATE
(1/21): Please someone adopt this light bay beauty.
He wants to be someone's pet - won't leave us alone when we go
down to the arena!!! UPDATE (2/9):He
is the son of Tanglewood, the mare, and Sportsmaster, the sire
(standing at Fox Valley - Walker Standardbreds). Sportsbar was
an extremely expensive horse, and hopes were high. In 2003 he
fractured a sesamoid and had chips removed and was rested for
six months. They tried to return him to racing, but he kept coming
up sore. The vet recommended (and trainer) that he be retired.
He would be suitable for all types of riding except dressage and
jumping. He is quite the athlete, and quite the handsome gelding.
He is adjusting to being turned out with horses in a herd right
now, and thinks he is king.
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Zagnut
(7yr)
STB gelding - roan with small star. Pacer - 16hh. This is beautiful
horse. He is healthy, and has no vices. Zagnut came up sore on
his front left and couldn't qualify at the track, so he's now
up for adoption. He is now sound and ready for a new home. In
Wisconsin. UPDATE (2/9):
This little roan Standardbred gelding is sweet and gentle. He
is not very big, and could use a few pounds, but he was a good
race horse and will be a wonderful family horse. He is out of
BROADWAY EXPRESS! Raced as a pacer, and now retired in time to
give you years and years of companionship and riding pleasure.
As of February 5, he is on his way to his foster home in De Kalb,
Illinois - waiting for ride to ASAP farm.
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Bo
Knows Silky Too
Bay. Broke to ride. This horse has been identified as one of 14
rescued horses from a feed lot. He is broke to drive and perhaps
ride. This horse, along with two others, was dropped off at the
ASAP farm anonymously. Please call the ASAP office for more details.
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Son
of Greek A
STB gelding. This handsome bay looks quite a bit like Pete, only
darker. He was also a willing and obedient race horse, and is
about the same size as Pete. These two would get along well together
in a home that is looking for geldings. "Greek" had
a little more spirit passing the pigs and dogs, but when turned
out his tail came straight in the air and he pranced and ran around
the arena like a child who hadn't seen recess in days! He is a
true sweetie. UPDATE (2/9):
I cannot say enough about this gelding. He has the most refined
bones and legs and a sweet demeanor. He would rather be with people
than horses. Our hopes are to have him started under saddle in
February. UPDATE (2/22): Director
Susan Wellman had plenty of time to play with Son of Greek over
the weekend. Since he had his feet trimmed last weekend and the
farrier discovered an abscess, Greek has been resting up in Susan's
barn. Susan had been giving him a gram of bute and watching him
closely. Every time someone comes outside, Greek whinnies for
them. He has the sweetest, most innocent face and eyes you could
ever imagine. He just wants human companionship, even more than
being with the other horses. The
pigs are now his friends and not something to be afraid of. In
fact, there is nothing so far that Susan has seen that indicates
he would be afraid of anything. If you lead him somewhere, he
goes, whether it is in between and over and under any obstacle,
if you go he will follow. There is not one bad habit that has
been noted. A funny observation this past week was when Susan
thought that Greek was sore on all four legs because at feeding
time he would lift all of his legs as if in pain, rotating from
one to the next. Isn't it interesting that this is only observed
at feeding time? This past week it is confirmed that this is behavior
and not soreness on Greek's part. He just gets anxious that someone
will steal his feed!!!!! This horse is going to make someone a
fantastic friend and riding companion. If someone doesn't grab
him up soon, he will be added to Susan's herd!!!
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Harvey
Stewart (12yr)
STB trotter geldin. 15hh. Gray roan. This horse has been broke
to drive and ride, but he's been a pasture ornament for quite
a while and needs an experienced rider to get him back to his
original training level. Please call for more information. UPDATE
(2/9): This horse is out of ANXIOUS ROBBIE He
was a trotter. He is registered as a roan but is silver/gray and
was a great race horse. After retiring several years ago, Harvey
was retrained to saddle and gave lessons to children. His owner
died, and he was willed to a friend. Now, Harvey needs a place
where he can continue to be ridden and enjoyed. He loves attention.
He can be a bit headstrong, pulling on the lead line, but otherwise
is a great horse. As of February 5, this horse is on his way to
foster care in De Kalb, IL waiting for a lift to the ASAP farm.
UPDATE (2/22): The potential
adopter who went out to see Harvey Stewart in De Kalb on Sunday
said that we had better get a picture of Zagnut on the site -
once people see him, they will be wanting him. He is a beautiful
roan, flashy, a very nice mover!!!! And, of course, a nice temperament
to boot!
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Tillys
Last Filly (7yr)
Foaled 3/30/96. Bay (Looks black). Mare. Large Star, snip, right
hind leg white. 15.2 hands. Race sound. Has knot on tendon from
accident when she was in the field as a two year old. Trots VERY
well. Would make an excellent show horse. Very lovable. Don't
pet her or you will be doing it the rest of the day.
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Pistol
Pete N
STB gelding. Bred in Tazmania, trained and raced in New Zealand,
Pete is a perfectly obedient and willing to please horse. Bell
Valley Farm trainer reports that Pete and Son of Greek A both
have the temperaments that are always cooperative and gentle.
He would recommend them for families with kids, remembering that
they still need their saddle training. Pete stood quietly while
the other two horses loaded onto the trailer, and walked right
on. Once at the ASAP farm, Pete unloaded and walked right past
dogs and pot-bellied pigs without hesitation! He is around 15'1
hands. He had splints removed from a front leg and is recovered
from his operation and ready for the saddle. Pistol Pete came
to America three years ago to race - and cost American race horse
owner $50,000 to purchase.
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License
to Dream (11yr)
STB mare. Bay. 14.2hh. This mare has never been raced nor ridden.
She has been a broodmare who has had six foals. Sweet. Good with
people. Dream needs a second life. Sound and up to date on all
shots. Located in Ohio, 60 miles west of Toledo.
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Francis
G (3yr)
STB gelding trotter. Bay and 16hh.
Francis
G. - A LOVE STORY
Francis was born to a loving, hopeful harness racing family just
a couple of short years ago. He was sweet and loving, gentle and
kind. He grew quickly, and a man from Wisconsin had high hopes
for Francis to become a winning athlete. Then tragedy struck,
and Francis had a horrible accident. He was found, to everyone's
horror, with a skull fracture. We are told that the fracture was
so intense that "his nose was back to his withers,"
so the man from Wisconsin did what any other loving, compassionate
owner would do, and made the decision to rush him to Ohio State
Vet Hospital. Francis spent four months in care at this hospital,
and made a miraculous recovery, with love and time and good veterinary
care. After $4,000 worth of bills, the only thing that Francis
did differently was to cock his head from certain angles to look
at things. It didn't involve his thinking - it didn't involve
his sweet personality or gentle nature - he just has a little
"tilt". With encouragement and hope, Erv Miller at the
state fairgrounds in Illinois and Francis G.'s owner worked together
with Francis to get Francis going again. The amazing thing was
-- Francis never held his head funny when in harness -- it was
and is straight and proud -- Francis won't be a racing champion,
but his owner wants him to be loved by someone who will ride him
and hug him and care for him as a pleasure horse. He will literally
stand for hours and put his nose into your lap, and wants to follow
people and be with people constantly - a good indication of all
the proper attention he has had since he was born. Francis has
no leg problems - he is sound. Won't someone give him a permanent
home? He is one special horse!
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