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Jammer (9yr)
QH. Grade bay gelding. 14.3hh. Owner reports, "We bought him just last fall for my sister to use him as a rodeo queen horse but little did we know that he had arthritis. He is extremely well broke, neck reins, jump starts, backs like a pro, spins, trail rides, used as a heading horse. He was used out west on the ranches and rodeos. He needs someone with a gentle hand beaus of how he was roughed up previously. We haven't ridden him since his arthritis was noticed. He is super for trailering and etc." Possible companion. Please call the office for details. He was put on corta flex for one week and his condition improved greatly. UPDATE FROM FOSTER FAMILY (1/1/05): Jammer is a wonderful horse. He's very smart and kind. a bit shy at first but after a bit of him getting used to you, he warms up quickly. He loves attention and cookies. :) He does have arthritis. I have not ridden him since I brought him home a few of months ago. I started him on corta flex and he's been much better. I just had his feet done, he does very well for the farrier. He likes being brushed and stands well for pretty much anything. He's been wormed and is utd on his shots. I'm in no hurry to adopt him out because I like him so much. If his arthritis is taken well care of, He would probably make a great trail horse for a kid or small adult. He trailers well, It took me about 5 minutes to get him loaded. He is a former rodeo horse so he does know all the tricks. I haven't had time to work with him on that stuff, I've more concentrated on the arthritis and making sure his health is as best as I can get it. Jammer is currently located in Hill City, MN. That's about 15 minutes South of Grand Rapids. |
Broadway Buddy
Standardbred gelding Sire: Broadway Express Bay ROAN, 15.2 hands - trained to ride Owner's grandchildren ride Buddy around on him at his home in Illinois Takes albuterol in liquid form during summer months when corn is up, but in winter shows no signs of heavy breathing. Buddy made a lot of money, and had a time of 1:56.4 like his pasture mate. He is loving and gentle - no vices. Scheduled to arrive at ASAP in July. UPDATE (9/23): Buddy is just a sweet loving roan gelding. He is easy to handle and just kind of "goes with the flow". His cough has been evident throughout the summer months. Whoever does adopt Buddy should realize that he will need albuterol twice a day in the summer time. He loves his albuterol and swallows it down like candy! He will almost run to the gate to get it when he sees me coming! He has been ridden by grandchildren for years and is well trained. Why Buddy is still here is something I dont' really know but he is a great horse for someone who wants to relax under saddle and enjoy the companship of a horse with a quiet demeanor. |
Branch Lovetime (32yr)
Mare who's been out to pasture for many years. She is a bay that is 14HH. She's real easy going and a lover. Think about giving this horse part of your pasture for the rest of her life. Her owner had to go to a nursing home and could not keep his horses anymore. UPDATE (6/10): This mare is sweet and calm. She'd be a nice first horse for someone. |
Johannas Flying Star
"Joey" is an adorable 16 hand blood bay Standardbred gelding. Current adopter states, "He needs an experienced rider with LOTS of time. When I worked with him I noticed that he likes to play games, he prefers trail rides over an arena. He was fine when I rode him bareback. The only reason I am giving him back is because I don't have time for a horse. If you want to adopt this adorable horse, get creative and make up some games. He has the legs and build of a hunter and I've seen him jump things, both from the ground and from his back. He is very compatible with other horses and seems very willing to learn. He has a very smooth canter which makes up for his bouncy trot. Jog is not in his vocabulary." |
Penguin Beware (8yr)
Standardbred trotter. Black - friendly - no vices. Slab fracture of the hock - healed but can not be used for hard riding. Would make great family pet - very big boy. Contact ASAP for more details - he loves cookies and carrots! |
Buttons (4yrs)
2001 Thoroughbred/Standardbred chestnut gelding. Currently 16 hands and will probably mature to a little over 16 hands. Current owner states, "He is well-started (walk, trot, canter, trail rides, started over small fences-mainly logs on x-country). Buttons has a great attitude and loves being worked with. We simply have too many horses and cannot devote him the time he needs. He is sound and full of life. Buttons will make an excellent horse for someone who enjoys eventing, hunters, or trail riding. His best gaits are his canter and gallop. They are very smooth and balanced." Please call ASAP for more details. |
Hez Too Hot For Spots (weanling)
POA. Current owner states, "He is registered and was handled extensively as a youngster, full body clip twice, farrier every eight weeks, wormed every 30 days, out to pasture with room to stretch his legs and play . . . but I have not done much of anything with him the last two months other than routine care due to lack of time. He was born solid bay but every month he is getting more and more white hairs scattered throughout his coat so he will color out for regular papers and could be shown in breed shows. He is a quiet, laid back colt that is very interested in people. His personality is not to freak out but to just plant his feet instead and be wary if he is unsure. (I'll take a little stubborn streak over flighty and prone to bolt anyday!) :) I have attached a pic and a link to his web page for further info and more pics of him and his sire and dam." |
Quinella Bilmac (teens)
 
Bay Standardbred mare - easy keeper - sound. She has been in same adoptive home for eight years but is coming back due to adopter moving to city. Adoption fee: Waived to qualified adopter. Must be approved through application process. |
BA (10yr)
Black mule - broke to ride and drive. Needs a home! Contact ASAP for more details. |
Goin' Balistic (7yr)
Bay trotting gelding. Goin' Balistic is a sweet, gentle gelding who is also well over 15 hands. He would be an affectionate riding companion for a family who wants a great trail horse or 4-H horse. He is being retired and has his life to share with someone now! UPDATE (9/23): Okay, here is my personal pick for a favorite horse (besides Squire, K Mac). He is HUGE, over 16 hands, but is the most gentle, loving fella to come along in a while.
He is bay with a white spattering of hair across the right shoulder and down the leg which is distinctive and unusual. He has adoring eyes and is just waiting for someone to take him and make him into a great riding horse. UPDATE (10/15): He took the saddle with no problem at all. We had a two year old riding him yesterday and then a five year old but the five year old was heavier and when we turned around to walk back up the driveway he got a bit excited and tried to go into a trot, sidewinding a bit but I felt it was really no issue other than the balance and that is new. It is just that when he is so big he really seems like we have to be careful! He has no lameness issues and really wants a job - he gets disgusted just standing around eating grass when he is tacked up and wants to go go go. He gets a bit snorty in a new environment until he is used to things (we have llamas, pigs, and donkeys and that is a lot for a new horse to swallow all at once!) but he is really coming along well.
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Dueling Fox
STB companion horse - has been ridden but has recurring lameness issues stemming from a prior racing career. Fox is a bay - approximately 15 hands - very sweet horse and easy to handle, but adopter who has had him for two years cannot justify keeping a horse he cannot ride. Please, please consider adopting him - fee may be waived to qualified person, or consider fostering. Horse is located near Marshfield, Wisconsin. Call ASAP for contact number. UPDATE (10/20): Dueling Fox has had some groundwork done recently. He is a sweet horse who would do well with a light adult or child. |
Dolly's Delight (6yr)
16hh STB Mare. Dolly is a very affectionate mare, likes people. Saddle trained, has not been ridden much the past few years. Has proven to be very dependable with cart. Needs consistent shoeing on front feet due to previous laminitis as a two year old (caused by high fever). Currently sound looking for someone to bond with. This mare has the potential to be a great kids horse. Located in Northern MN with Bo Knows Silky Too. Would like joint adoption if possible. Update (2/10): Dolly is a sweet lady. She has safe manners and is no trouble in pasture or in the yard. She trailers excellently. Her feet tend to mushroom and she will need to wear at least shoes on the front if she is intended for frequent riding. She does not neck rein. She is patient, does not take off running, puts up no fuss but does not get a lot of saddle time at my farm due to her being one of 11 here. She stands perfectly still to be tacked and has a pleasant personality. I think with some arena time she would be easy to train. As with Bo, Dolly leads great, responds calmly to touch and seems to yearn for affection. She is an easy keeper as far as winter and haying. She has been ridden with Tom Thumbs and adapts well to other tack as well. |
Albert Knight
STB gelding. Was foaled in Rio, Illinois in 1993. He raced at various places and gave his all to the people who raced him - and ended up with final earnings in excess of $57,000. Albert Knight's whereabouts after his racing career ended us unclear, but one day last year a very special couple had the opportunity to save Albert's life. They went to a horse sale in Michigan. How Albert ended up in Michigan is unknown - perhaps he raced up there. At any rate, you would not recognize Albert Knight when you saw him at the sale. There was just a shell left - no flesh on his bones. He stood, lifeless, waiting for his fate. A kill buyer bid $100 on Albert Knight, and he was taken to the kill pen, to wait for the trailer that would take him to his final destiny. Thankfully, Joanne Jones and her husband saw his eyes, and saw what once was and what could be to come. They looked at each other and nodded, knowing what the right thing was to do. They went up and bought Albert Knight from the kill buyer, and took him home. Now, hundreds of days later, Albert Knight looks like the beautiful bay horse he once was. He has a larger ankle on one side than the other, but when hooked up to a cart still gets the fire in his eyes and the desire to race. Joann feels that Albert Knight would be an awesome therapeutic riding horse. He adores children and people (even after all he has been through), and is gentle and kind. Currently we are desperately seeking a ride for Albert Knight from the Illinois line to the ASAP farm. The people who rescued him are willing to ship him as far as Balmoral if we cannot find him a home in Michigan soon. If you can help by either helping haul Albert Knight or giving him a home, please call ASAP at 608-689-2399 or email asapinc@mwt.net UPDATE (10/19): Albert is now being fostered in Michigan. His front right ankle is stifff but he hardly limps. At this point he is extremely thin and needs tons of TLC. His current foster family loves his personality. |
Ara de Amante
Ara is a registered Peruvian Paso, and her reistered name is Ara de Amante. She is currently a therapeutic riding horse. Current owner states, "At her previous home, she was professionally trained for thirty days. She has been trail ridden, and ridden during classes, but her last rider before coming to Pegasus was a ten year old, and one of her riders at Pegasus was pretty young, probably under ten. They say she is gentle enough to put a non-rider on. She uses a side-pull bridle, as far as we know, she has never had a bit in her mouth. There was no need for a bit at Pegasus, so it was never tried. She has also never been bathed, clipped, or shod. She doesn't like people who yell at her, and she is occasionally a little hard to catch. She isn't mean about being caught, she's just a stinker, staying just out of reach, and a treat helps with that. When you are leading her, you have to watch out for her front legs. Peruvians throw their front feet out to the side, and it's very easy to get clipped on the ankle when she does this. Ara's former owner says that she likes being around people, and takes care of young riders. Her certificate of registration comes with her." |
K Mac A Roni
STB mare. More information to come! K Mac is a loving, affectionate mare. She will stand around the paddock and just yearn for someone to come and spend time with her. She wraps her neck around people and prefers hugs to food! She is easy to saddle, and doesn't give a thought to being mounted and ridden around the yard. WE will work on leg cues with her now and getting her moving at the walk and trot under saddle for a good distance. I would love to place her with Farna's Colt, as they are a striking pair and good together. This horse deserves and needs someone who enjoys horses and the therapeutic, spiritual part of what horses like this have to offer a child or adult. She doesn't have much wither, so saddle may need to have a built-up pad but we will use a regular one to start and report back on the results. UPDATE (9/23): K Mac is now under saddle. For someone who wants a leisurely ride, this horse will probably be a bit too much. She is quick to respond to leg cues, and wants to trot more than walk. She snorts, and is full of energy. Yet, she doesn't have a mean bone in her and would never dream of hurting anyone. She is unsure of dogs running up behind her while being ridden down the road, and doesn't appreciate big dogs jumping out of tall grasses (which horse does?).........she has spooked when this occurred but nothing out of control. She is going to be worked this week with other horses so that she can calm down under saddle. She has performance mentality right now, and just needs to learn that she is now a "pleasure" horse. This mare is affectionate and would rather be with people than horses. She is sweet and loving. She has slight ring bone in her front from where she blew a coffin joint in a race years ago, but this does NOT affect her ability to be a great trail horse. She is not sore when being ridden at the walk and trot. She canters, but we have not yet cantered her under saddle. |
TJ Ted Mack
STB gelding returning to program. This horse was adopted a year ago and has been a great riding horse. He is tall and stocky, and loves to ride trails. He is so well trained that even children can ride him. The only reason he is being returned is that the adopters are getting into rodeo and are looking for a trained roping horse. TJ Ted Mak is a perfect horse for anyone wanting a pleasure riding horse. |
Sand Wedge (4yr)
He is a 16 hand black bay Standardbred gelding. Bowed tendon - in Ohio - TROTTER - waiting for a ride to Wisconsin or home in Ohio. |
Squire One
STB gelding. He has adjusted well to the cooler north country. He has seen rain and snow since he arrived, but it doesn't seem to be bothering him very much. Volunteers and admirers as well as Susan have enjoyed getting to know him. He has been handled and groomed and Squire is very emotional but very kind. Having been warned about his back feet, we were careful at first, but realized Squire wasn't going to offer to kick as Dan groomed him from tail to toe. Squire is ready for saddle work now, which should occur this week or next. He is very beautiful, with a refined head. I wonder how quickly he will canter? He is a trotter, you know! UPDATE (3/5): This horse is a sensitive, quiet gelding at this point. He has had a lot of adjusting to do, coming from Kentucky to the cold winters of Wisconsin, but he hasn't seemed to mind a bit. Squire is easy to catch, halter, and lead. He stands quietly and is obedient with his handlers. He recently had his feet trimmed and we are concerned about the side of his hoof where there is little hoof at all due to a type of fungus he had while in training. We took off the toe a bit but have to allow the hoof to grow. Thanks to Mark Stuber for his diligent work for Squire, and also Jazz, Bob Cook, and Haiaku. When Squire is worried about something, his bottom lip quivers and it moves a little from side to side. Once you talk with him in a gentle tone and reassure him, the quivering will stop. He will soon be retrained to saddle, but I have grown quite attached to this boy and feel he is a woman's horse and will respond best to a lot of coddling and hugs along with a consistent approach. UPDATE (4/5): Squire One spent the last Saturday being ridden in the arena and out on the road. He behaved like a perfect gentleman. UPDATE (7/26): Squire just returned from a trip to the Black Hills of South Dakota, where he was trail ridden by Susan and foster daughter, Maria. He is so light on the bit that you barely need to raise a rein for him to respond to cues. He is becoming accustomed to leg cues and is very sensitive. He had a great time with his buddies Little John and Fargo on this trip and made some new friends, including a Paint from the Pine Ridge reservation who is making his new home in Nemo and bonded with Squire. Squire almost racks at the trot - it is breathtaking to watch him carry his rider so elegantly and it brought tears to my eyes to see him take the steep hills so willingly at quite a clip! He loves trail riding! We are seriously putting a hold on this horse for day camps and lessons until a most definite permanent home can be found. Squire is sensitive inside and out and will not be released unless someone can guarantee a lifetime of companionship and trust for him. We are blessed to have him in our program. |
Never Smoother
Back in program. Available and in Michigan, near Indiana border. Please call for more details. Current adopter states, " He is doing well with the herd now. He can be dominant when first introduced to new horses, but it seems to pass in time. He rides beautifully and has a nice trot and very slow collected canter. He needs someone who can spend a lot of time with him. I believe he will do very well with some work. His biggest downfall is you cannot let another horse walk behind him. This may also pass as he is around other horses more."
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La Tasha
STB mare. Settling in well, continuing the healing process from a swollen hock but she is sound on all fours and is a sweet, beautiful black mare. She is tall and has bright eyes and comes right up to greet everyone. She gets along well in a herd. She would love some lush green pasture (if you have some?).... about 15'3 hands tall and ready for her family. Located at the ASAP farm. UPDATE (8/26): LaTasha still has a bit of swelling in her back hock........but it has come down tremendously over the months. She is easy to handle and you can even ground tie her to trim her. She is not a dominant mare, but is easily attached to her herd mates. She can be a bit difficult to catch at times, but this is largely due to the lack of regular routine she has had this summer. We have sat on La Tasha but have not ridden her. She is very very tall and in great condition - fat and sleek. I could see her as an English riding horse - her legs are so long! UPDATE (9/23): La Tasha has had a saddle on and been worked on the ground. She is naturally curious and loves the indoor arena. When given the opportunity, she will get right down in that sand and roll, with our without a saddle! She will stand for hours allowing us to groom her. She drops her head and gets that starry look in her eyes. She has turned into a stout, beautiful 16+ hand dark horse. |
Blackberry Brandy (5yr)
Mustang mare - bay with white star - has a Morgan cross look....she is cautious but friendly - likes to be pet - she is an alpha mare but not vicious or aggressive and won't cause any problems. Brandy is 100% sound and has a current coggins - the owner does not have time for her and would like to find her a good home - she is currently in Cecil, WI for viewing - she is halter broke. Please call ASAP for more info! UPDATE (8/15): Now at a foster farm near Trempealeau, WI.Just thought I would send a little update, as Brandy has finally made the “breakthrough”. All this week while we have been out fencing, she has been over bugging us, sticking her nose in the toolbox, checking pockets and hands for treats, and generally being a pest. What a great change! It’s been coming slowly, but now it’s really here. You saw the pictures of her being saddled and lounging – she was absolutely calm and didn’t care a bit. So the challenge has moved into things like: placing the side of the cordless drill on her shoulder and running it (she didn’t even step away – Sparky won’t stand still for that!), picking up her feet while she’s in the pasture (OK, she still wants to move away, but she does let us do it without resistance) and generally touching her anywhere, including face, poll and throatlatch while she’s at liberty. Cristin thinks she’s about ready to get on her – we’ll keep you updated. UPDATE FROM FOSTER FAMILY (6/30): Brandy was originally adopted by a gal from northeastern Wisconsin directly form the BLM, and donated to ASAP when she found she didn't have time for Brandy. As far as I know, she had no other owners. She is a work in progress <grin>. She responds very well to training, is even tempered and smart as can be. Her latest trick – getting “caught” after having broken in to the barn, she put herself back in “on command”. I pointed her back to the paddock (literally pointed from 10 feet away) and told her “git” – she sized up the situation, took the shortest way back to the paddock by hopping over a sawhorse she had knocked down, and executed a sharp right turn right back out the way she had come in. I'm starting to think maybe she could teach Pat Parelli a thing or two … She is responding well to attention even when she is loose “in the herd”. She'll let me walk up to her with a halter now, and doesn't necessarily need to be cornered to give up to being haltered, as long as you take it real easy. that is the last trust barrier that we have; I'm hoping for a little break this summer to give her some more intensive one- one if she isn't adopted.
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Scotch (16yr)
Beautiful QH palomino. Current owner states, "About 16 hands tall and and has been ridden a great deal. He is a great trail horse and has also done some arena work in his younger years. In April he was diagnosed with laminitis in one front hoof - caught very early on - X-rays show absolutely no rotation. He has been on summer pasture with no problem. When he was moved in April, he was put on alfalfa and I am sure that was the issue if he really did founder. He may have just had an abscess because that hoof shows a blowout near the coronary band that has already grown out over an inch. He is perfectly sound and anyone can ride him. He needs patience for loading - does fine in a stock trailer but not the fancy ones with the narrow doors. Located in Northern Minnesota." Hurry if you want to catch this one! |
Minnie Muff (3yr)
Bay Standardbred filly. Sound. Trained but not raced. She is beautiful and spirited and a big girl. Currently in Iowa, waiting for transport to the ASAP farm. |
The Big Stogey (8yr)
Standardbred gelding. Earned $80,000. Currently in IL. |
Farna's Colt (5yr)
Standardbred gelding - striking - half brother to Idlewhile Coltster - long flowing mane and tail. Tall at 15'3 hands and breathtakingly beautiful. Farna looks like a parade horse - long flowing mane and tail and he is a real character. Currently getting used to the farm and getting ready to be turned out with others. He loves to play. We are going to let him adjust for a week or two before attempting to ride him. Bay. Farna came in as such a timid big gelding who seemed afraid of his own shadow, but now I realize he was just wondering what in the world had just happened to him with the transition and a whole new world. We have led him down the road, through and past scary things. Farna does not seem to be bothered by anything in his surroundings any longer. He is curious and playful. He loves to pick up things and flail them around with his mouth. He loves and adores K Mac. He will be under saddle shortly. We will let you know how he progresses.
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Tweeter (12yr)
This is the horse who was in a kill pen in Waukon, Iowa. He is a very tall bay, with a freeze brand of 113 on the side of his neck. Thanks to a spot of white on his heel, we were able to track his tattoo through the USTA Pathways site as Tweeter! Tweeter is 12 years old. Formerly owned by Jennifer Lappe of Illinois. Somehow Tweeter ended up as an Amish horse and had a few years of hard knocks, as he bears a large scar on his nose from trauma. He walks and trots under saddle - completely safe to ride - he is a bit herd- bound, as he is attached to Brandy at this point. We paid $450 for this horse to save his life - would like that amount reimbursed to ASAP. He is 16+ hands tall. UPDATE (8/26): I was able to track down Tweeter's former owner and apparently Tweeter had the scar on his nose before he ever left the track. She was surprised and dismayed to hear he had ended up in the kill pen in Iowa, but was also relieved that he is now safe with ASAP. Tweeter is very safe to tie, tack, groom. I would feel comfortable with any kids around this horse, but he is very very tall. He is not the most breathtakingly beautiful horse in the world either, but to me he is gorgeous. He is only 12 years old and must stand over 16 hands. His tail and mane are a bit thin and wispy. He would never hurt a fly, and especially not Brandy, who he is very much in love with. He has been ridden several times with no problems, but is resistant to leaving the farm, calling to Brandy the whole time. He will go just fine with a tap on the butt or cueing from behind. He really needs a home! |
Nina (14yr)
POA mare. Current owner states, "A great little mare but has heaves. It is controlled pretty easily just by keeping her outside and feeding good grass hay. On really dry, dusty days though she does need a Dex shot. Other than that, she is a fabulous pony. I just had her teeth done as she came with some monster fangs and couldn't eat very well. She is already putting on some weight. Nina is just naturally quiet and submissive. She gets picked on by the other horses because she won't fight back. But that same temperment makes her so easy for the kids to handle. The adult just needs to be OK with giving her a shot of Dex on those REALLY hot, dusty days. And keeping her outside instead of stalled. I think those are a small concession to make for something that is so good with kids. She was just wormed and had her teeth done last week but the vet was only able to do so much and said she would need more work in 6-12 months as they were so bad. She is also being trimmed today so she is completely set on everything. She just goes in a hackamore or a halter too. (And a saddle too. I always make sure she wears a flymask too as she has that pink skin around her eyes that gets sensitive to sunburn"
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Lucky (8yr)
Standardbred gelding - bay - only 15'1 hands tall. This horse is submissive in a herd, friendly, and loves people. He hauls, loads, and clips. He is kid safe, giving many girls rides recently up and down the road. He is full of energy and will trot out at the drop of a hat, yet can be quiet enough to lead a two year old. Lucky cost ASAP $600 to save from a dealer... thanks to people who care that money was donated. We would like to see someone commit $600 to Lucky for a lifetime of enjoyment. UPDATE (8/3): This 8 year old Standardbred gelding, recently rescued from an Amish dealer's hands, would be a dream horse for any beginner, intermediate, or even experienced person. He is willing to do anything anyone asks of him. He rides at the walk trot and pace, but we have not yet attempted to canter Lucky. He is a bit ribby but was wormed the week of July 22 and we are waiting to see the ribs disappear and that shouldn't take long.
Lucky can be trusted around dogs, kids, trucks, cars, tractors, and even trampolines! UPDATE (8/26): Susan had a chance to saddle up and take Lucky down the road along with Squire One last Saturday August 20. Lucky is wonderful to tack, groom, and mount. He is gentle and quiet. He lacks "gumption" in some areas - he is not eager to head down the road without prompting from behind such as a tap on the butt. Anything heavier than a tap and you can plan on taking off at warp speed - he is just trying to please but will work on an in between speed. He tends to "snake trail" down the road. This is game playing.....he just wants to see if we are going to keep up to the challenge of keeping him focused on the road and keeping him moving forward and straight. Again, a little tap on the butt prompted him safely and quickly. Coming home was a delight. He walked and trotted a straight line!!! WE rode about three miles that day, and the ride home was unlike the ride there. He really showed me what he knows and how to do it appropriately. WE also really got some speed going coming home - and after we hit about 25-30 mph I realized I didn't have the right saddle to keep the speed going so we slowed down near the buffalo. Buffalo, horses, cattle, dogs jumping out of bushes, children, trampolines, and llamas do not bother this guy. The only thing that really frightens him is electric fences - understandable when you have not been around electricity for a couple of years! This guy is kid safe........will need prompting to leave the yard but I have given you the cues it will take to get him moving well.
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