Tra-Lee (5yr)

Bay Standardbred gelding. Very handsome--has an Arabian look. Tra-Lee is not racing sound, but would be suitable for riding and driving.  Also a bay, he is more around the 15 hand mark.  He is easy to handle, tack, groom, and loads and hauls well.  Up to date on all shots. Contact ASAP for more information.

ER Boregard (4yr)

Standardbred gelding This horse needs a home where he is NOT stalled often - he would do best with other horses in a run-in shelter with stalling only when necessary and always with another horse. Bo is called the "babysitter" at the farm where he is currently boarded.  He is very kind with other horses.  He is sound.  Currently in DuQuoin, IL.

Fresh Filly (9yr)

Standardbred mare.  Owner's health is failing and a home is needed for this sound, wonderful horse.  Fresh Filly has been a joy for her owners but the time has come to let someone else enjoy her as much as they have.  She is currently at DuQuoin, IL.

Laredo Hall (6yr)

STB gelding pacer. Bay. White right hind pastern with black spots on coronet. Sire: Cam Best Dam: Lola. Last raced 7/22/05. Fastest time: 1:54.1. Earned over $81,000!!! Please call ASAP for more details.

Wawatassi

Gelding who was identified after being rescued from an Amish farm where he was destined to go on a dealer's truck in April. This is him today. He is in need of a home. He is strong and healthy. He tends to be dominant in a herd. Update from current foster family (12/4): Wawatassi, whose barn name is Captain, is currently living at my farm. He's 9 years old and about 17 hands tall. I don't know whether he's broke to ride. I have a feeling he's not since it appears he went straight from the track (he made over $130,000!!) to pulling Amish buggies. That said, I don't think he would be difficult to train to saddle because he's very curious and not spooky when introduced to new things, quite lazy (not apt to buck and run because it would take too much effort), and very food/treat oriented. I think that he would do practically anything for a treat. He does have enlarged calcified hocks, on his left side in particular. He is noticeably off in his back end when I lunge him to the left and will not pick up his left lead when asked to canter. I don't think he would be good for long trail rides on rough ground, speed work, or dressage. However, I do think he would be fine for pleasure driving or light pleasure riding on relatively flat ground. The reason his racing career ended is likely because his legs weren't holding up anymore, and I know that's why the Amish man that I bought him from sold him to me. He's a real character, but he bathes well (other than wanting to play with the hose), stands pretty well for the farrier, and trailers like a dream.

Pace Invader (3yr)

STB gelding. Large - over 16 hands - bay. Sound. Never raced. Pace Invader both rides and drives - at ASAP farm.

Josie (17yr)

Thoroughbred mare. One of two horses that were rescued by a woman in Minnesota. She says this about Josie, "She is a companion horse only. She is an easy keeper and easy to be around. She gets along well in a herd. Josie just has arthritis in her right front fetlock and has developed a club foot on that side. She is totally sound in the pasture, but completely off if I try to ride her. Also, she requires an experienced rider and most people at that level want a horse that can do more than she can." UPDATE (8/26): Last farrier reports Josie no longer has any sign of a club foot.  She is a nice mare who craves attention from people.  She is low on the pecking order in the herd and is lost without Lucky if he goes out riding with us.  She cannot be tied to a hitching rail and left alone, as she will rear if another horse is taken from the hitching rail.  This is the only vice I have seen.  She is nice to tack up and groom, and great to mount.  She loves rides down the country lane, and is not spooky.  I would love to see her be placed with Lucky if we can swing it..... UPDATE (9/23): Josie is still at the ASAP farm. She is gaining weight and is quite content in her turnout area, yet she hasn't found a home. The farrier who trimmed her a few weeks ago found no trace of a club foot. She doesn't appear to be sore when back legs are picked up and stretched, which indicates that her arthritis is not severe. She does, however, gingerly walk down steep hills. She would be best if ridden on the flat, rather than steep trails.

Silver Ciara (21yr)

Ciara is an Arabian mare, 14.1hh, registered as grey but looks white. Current owner states, "She is a total people lover and will come running in from the pasture if you call her. No health or soundness issues. She had one colt the only time she was bred on July 4th, 2003. She stands 14.1 hands and is well broke to ride, we would like an intermediate rider on her as she has shied a few times. She recently developed a weird quirk, she has always tied fine but all of a sudden she will sit back and pull. She has always been great for the vet and farrier and is usually at the top of the pecking order. We usually use a tie down on her as she used to toss her head when she was younger but she has been fine the last few times I rode her without it." Please call ASAP for more details.

Kate

A Percheron/STB cross. Mare. A recent visitor of Kate's reported, "She is a very pretty mare who looks more draft than STB. She is fat and sassy, and was ridden by a 11 year old boy. She has a problem though, she takes off sometimes on them and is best driven with another horse. They have a real hard time holding her in when she decides she wants to go. I dont think she has been ridden without blinders on and don't know how she will react when she can really see what is around her." Please call ASAP for more details.

Hilde

POA. Please call for more details.

Rosedale Denise (6yr)

Oxford Fella - Rosedale Diane - Billie T. Bret  (grand daddy Cam Fella!) This six year old mare is completely sound - her owner passed away and she is now being donated. Foaling date:  March 18, 1999 Tattoo:  V2399 Bay mare with no white markings - currently at Harmony Oaks Stable in Marengo, IL This mare also being fostered by Dondi G. of Galena beginning 11/20/05.

Painter's Choice

Returning to the program. More to follow.

Beau (21yr)
Quarter horse palomino. Entered program in 2004 - has been lovingly fostered by a family in Madison area until recently. Due to personal circumstances Beau must find his forever home.  Please contact us if you are willing to give Beau the life he deserves.

Jasmine (19yr)

Thoroughbred mare. "Jazzy." Sound with no vices. Bay w/star, 16HH, quiet, trots all the time when rode, UTD on shots (5-way, rabies) Ivermectrin given 2 wks ago, Equimac due in 4 wks, Teeth floated end of June, Trimmed 2 wks ago, does not like to be stalled, prefers to be outside This gal does it all! Current owner states, "She leads, loads, clips, bathes, walks right in trailers and does everything else perfect. Excellent ground manners. She has been trail ridden all over the place but is phobic about cows... otherwise not much else bothers her. She's 19 now but has the energy of a 2 year old! She could ride forever! She is easy to ride and INCREDIBLY sensitive (wonderful for a young dressage rider! Taught me a lot!) She will trot fast if not asked to trot more slowly, so that is about the only problem under saddle. She rides in a snaffle or a french-link snaffle and has never needed anything stronger. She used to chomp her teeth when she was excited, but I loosened her noseband and took off the flash and she has stopped. I would suggest they do the same. She did dressage from the time she was 8 until she was 13. Then I went to college and she was a trail horse with a friend of mine for 6 years. I got her back last winter and she remembered everything!!!! Her body couldn't quite do it all correctly because the muscling wasn't there anymore... but boy she didn't forget a single cue! She's a wonderful wonderful mare with a heart of gold. She's everyone's favorite at the barn." Please call ASAP for more details.