Adoptable Horses
Our rescue has many horses currently available for adoption and looking for a forever home. We try our best to post all of our available horses to the website; however, we still have numerous horses at the farm which have not been listed yet. Continue checking this page periodically to see new horses added to our adoption page, or contact us at raradoption@gmail.com to schedule a visit and see who all is available for leasing and adoption!
Please read the following about current available horses :
Many of our horses listed here for adoption head to camp for the summer months (June-August). Since summer camps are one of the core sources of income for the horses, adoption availability goes on hold during summer camp months. Please feel free to contact us about any horse that you see below, and we will provide you with information about them. We greatly appreciate your interest and understanding! We look forward to helping you find a horse that fits your's and your family's needs!
Mordecai
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Adoption Fee:
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$1200
Quarter Horse N/A Gelding 2003 Dun 3 Mordecai is a Quarter Horse with a beautiful coloration and sweet temperament, he loves attention and will give his all to please his rider. He is they type of horse that makes you want to be at the barn even on the days that are so cold you tend to question yourself why you own a horse :) Coming in at about 15.1 hands, he is a great size for many riders, and has a smooth gait. Mordecai does have two large scars on either side of his withers where he was bitten by a stallion as a foal. These two areas can be sensitive and cause irritation if a poorly fitted saddle is being used. If you prefer the western discipline then we recommend using a well fitted saddle with a quality saddle pad. Mordecai also sustained some damage to his flexor tendon on his front legs at some point in his life. He does wear wear shoes to give him easy break-over at the toe to help prevent any strain on his flexor tendons. He is sound and very comfortable with his shoes and would be well suited for most any disciplines. We do not suggest him for jumping but he is great out on the trails and in the arena. He will go out on his own or with a group and very little phases him. We have found that he can tend toward being buddy sour if left to field for a long period of time without being ridden but after a few rounds lunging he does great. He would be suitable for any level of rider if ridden regularly and would work great for a riding or lesson program! |
Darla
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$600 (Negotiable to a Good Home)
Oldenburg Registered Mare 1996 Bay 3 Darla is a 16 hand Oldenburg Mare who is a beautiful mover and eager worker. This mare LOVES to work. Trained as an eventer, this horse has the attitude to do it all. Darla has good field manners, but she can be a little restless while alone. We have also found that she can be a little restless when initially being groomed and tacked, but as soon as the bit goes in her mouth, she settles down realizing that it is time to work. Darla is a forward mover, and we would recommend an intermediate to advanced rider for her who is not intimidated by a forward moving horse. She picks up her leads easily, and will calm into a smooth collected trot that you can sit to. This horse is a sweet girl and still has a lot of life left in her. She would be a great horse for a rider beginning in low level eventing, hunter jumper, or dressage. |
Alice
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$600 (Negotiable to a Good Home)
Quarter Horse N/A Mare 1993 Black 2 Alice is a 14.2 hand Quarter Horse who has a sweet temperament and a big 'ole hay belly! Alice came to us after receiving a call from animal control regarding an animal neglect case. We picked her up along with four other horses from the same farm, and all five of the horses were essentially skin and bone. We are very happy that Alice, along with the rest of her herd, have recovered and are ready to find forever homes. We don't know much about Alice's history, but we do know that she had had some experience in gaming. Since she has regained her physical health, we have been using her for riding lessons for younger kids and she has been wonderful. Aside from being a little difficult to catch sometimes, she has great ground and field manners. Alice would be a great companion horse or a beginner horse for kids who are just learning how to ride. We do not recommend her for adults due to her age. |
Autumn
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$1,800
Quarter Horse N/A Mare 2003 Chesnut 2 Autumn is a Quarter Horse Mare who is a favorite at the rescue, and possibly has one of the sweetest temperaments out of all the horses. She has been trained at a walk/trot/canter, although sometimes it can be difficult to motivate her into the canter and maintain the pace. Along with having great ground/field manners, Autumn is an excellent trail horse who isn’t fazed by much. Autumn is a slow mover, in the field and under saddle. She has the movement and tendencies of a working horse, but don’t know enough about her background to confirm what she used for in the past. Autumn is versatile and would be suitable for any experience level. She is great with inexperienced riders, but with the right intermediate/advanced rider, she also has the potential to be a great working farm horse as well. |
Belle
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$1200
Quarter Horse N/A Mare 2004 Gray 4 Belle is a well-built QH who is ready to ride. She came to us as a result of a rescue seizure from her previous home. She has been registered with the AQHA, but as a result of her being seized from her former owner, Belle’s registration papers were never turned over to Winterfrost. She has been professionally trained in roping and is a wonderful mover with great ground and field manners. She would be ideal for a beginner rider who is solely riding in the ring, or an intermediate rider who wants a working horse. Belle will need routine hoofcare as she does wing inward with her front feet, and it is advised that she wear boots to protect her legs. |
Jon
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$1,450
Haflinger N/A Gelding 2006 Chesnut 5 Jon is a well-built Haflinger who is ready to ride and drive. We does not have registration papers for Jon, and we are not sure if he was registered by his previous owner or not. He has been professionally harness trained, and can be driven as a single or in a team. Along with being harness trained, Jon can also be ridden under saddle at a walk/trot/canter. Jon can be a little stubborn when ridden under saddle, so we recommend him for an intermediate or advanced rider if wanted for under saddle riding. Jon can be a little more dominant in the field; although he has great ground manners and is considerate of other horses on the trail. COST WILL INCREASE WITH HIS TRAINING |
Buster
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$1,000
Tennessee Walking Horse TWHBEA Gelding 2004 Red Roan 3 Buster is a Tennessee Walking Horse who is ready for his new forever home! He is a naturally gaited Walker who can ride at a Flat Foot Walk/Running Walk/Canter. Buster was given to Winterfrost after he severely injured his back right leg in the pasture. After much care from his previous owner, his leg healed but was left weakened by the trauma. Due to weakness in his leg, Buster’s riding activity does need to be limited to less than 4 hours a day. He is bossy in the field, but has good ground manners when being worked individually. Buster is suitable for anyone from a beginner to an advanced rider who wants a horse for light trail riding. |
Chexy
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$1000
Quarter Horse N/A Mare 2008 Sorrel 6 Chexy is a well-built QH who is still green but very willing to learn. She came to us (with Belle) as a result of a rescue seizure from her previous home. She has been registered with the AQHA, but as a result of her being seized from her former owner, Chexy’s registration papers were never turned over to Winterfrost. She is a wonderful mover who could be trained for anything from working pleasure to jumping. With great ground and field manners, she is easy to fall in love with and will challenge her riders. She would be ideal for an advanced rider who is looking for an all-around horse. COST WILL INCREASE WITH HER TRAINING |
George
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$600 (Negotiable to a Good Home)
Quarter Horse N/A Gelding 1992 Sorrel 2 George is a sweet tempered Quarter Horse who is great with kids. He would be great for children at a walk/trot/canter in the ring or light trail riding. George has bilateral navicular in both of his front feet which limits his riding activity and requires him to have regular hoof care. It is recommended that his riders be kept under 130 lb, and that he not be used for rough terrain trail riding. He is an easy keeper and would be ideal for as a first horse for kids. |
Lena
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$1,500
Appaloosa Mule N/A Molly 2002 Red Roan 4 Lena is a beautiful Appaloosa Mule. She is not gaited, but rides well at a walk/trot/canter. She is great on the trails and is considerate to the other horses. Lena had her left eye removed as a result of ulceration from an old injury, but she doesn’t let that stop her from having fun in the field or on the trail! She would be suitable for an advanced beginner to an advanced rider that is looking to enjoy a great trail mule. |
Little Bit
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$1300
Paso Cross N/A Mare 2004 Paint 3 Little Bit is an adorable Paso Cross. She is not gaited, but rides well at the walk/trot/canter. Along with being even tempered under saddle, she has wonderful ground and field manners which make her well suited for children. She has a sweet temperament and all the kids enjoy loving on her. Little Bit would be great as a beginner/intermediate lesson pony or as a trail pony for the little ones. |
Rambo
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$750
Appaloosa Appaloosa Horse Club Gelding 1998 Red Roan 4 Rambo is a beautiful Appaloosa. He can be a little pushy with his ground manners, but is even tempered in the field. He is great on the trails and responds easily when you ask him to walk/trot/canter. Rambo has been on pasture rest recently since he was diagnosed with navicular in his front feet. With routine hoof care, he could be used for light trail riding. Rambo has had both eyes treated for possible squamous cell carcinoma. Rambo would be ideal for an intermediate rider who is looking for a smooth ride but can handle a stubborn horse at times. |
ace
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$600
Saddlebred N/A Gelding 17 Bay 3 Ace is a Saddlebred gelding who is currently looking for his new forever home! His passion is trail riding, but he can be a little forward moving out on the trail. In the arena he is an easy ride at a walk/trot/canter, but his rider must know the right cues to get an ambling gait from him. He can be ridden in English or Western and worked as a lesson horse at camp during the summer months. He does have a very thick coat of hair due to a possible, but mild, thyroid imbalance and is not currently on any medications. Ace loves to be groomed and bathed and is recommended for an advanced beginner/intermediate rider. |
Thunderbolt
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$1200
Arabian/Warmblood Cross N/A Gelding 1996 Grey 2 Thunderbolt (Bolt) is an Arabian/Warmblood cross who is one of our “go to” horses for beginner trail rides and lessons. Bolt has a personality that makes him irresistibly adorable, which also makes him a great horse for the kids who come out to the barn! Bolt has a big appetite, and it's sometimes hard for him to resist the unending buffets he finds out on the trails. Even with his occasional snack breaks, he is a great trail horse! Bolt also has wonderful field manners, so it comes as no surprise that he is one of the first horses to greet you in the field as soon as he hears the chain on the gate. Bolt is suitable for any experience level and any discipline. |
Trix-
TRIX IS CURRENTLY BE EVALUATED FOR A LAMENESS ISSUE AND IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION AT THIS TIME. WE WILL UPDATE HIS INFO SHORTLY TO REFLECT OUR FINDINGS
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Adoption Fee:
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$1,400
Thoroughbred (OTTB) Yes Gelding 2002 Bay 2 Trix is an off the track thoroughbred who is a favorite at the rescue. Coming in around 16.2 hands, he is easily one of our taller horses which makes him even more fun to ride for many of the volunteers! While he is an off the track thoroughbred, Trix has a very calm temperament both on the ground and in the saddle. We think that he may have been shown as a hunter/jumper shortly after his racing career, but that hasn’t been confirmed. Regardless of being shown or not, Trix loves to jump. His ears quickly perk up when he sees a hurdle near him that he wants to clear. He is also a solid trail horse who is not easily frightened outside of the barn or arena. While his easy temperament and all around versatility make him great for our trail rides, Trix would thrive as a hunter/jumper or potentially an eventer. He would be suitable for any experience level, but would benefit most with an intermediate or advanced rider who can continue to push him to reach his greatest potential. |
Chip
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$1,000
Ponies of America (POA) Yes Gelding 1995 Leopard Appaloosa 4 Chip is an Leopard Appaloosa pony who is registered with the Ponies of America (POA) organization. He has been trained as a hunter/jumper and was shown prior to coming to Winterfrost. We have found that he behaves better in the arena than he does on the trail, but his trail riding skills are improving daily as he adjusts to life at Winterfrost! Chip is an alpha in the field, but he has good ground manners and respects your space. He would be ideal for an intermediate rider who is looking for an experienced hunter/jumper horse for showing or simple pleasure. |
Daisy
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$1200
Thoroughbred (OTTB) N/A Mare Estimated 2003 Flea-Bitten Grey 3 Daisy is an off the track thoroughbred and has been trained as a hunter/jumper. We have used Daisy for beginner lessons in our arena, and she has done well with inexperienced riders. She has also done well on trail rides, and has good ground and field manners. Daisy is an all-around family horse who would be suitable for any experience level, and can be used for anything from trail rides to hunter/jumper showing. Daisy does tend to have typical TB hooves and needs regular hoof care to proactively prevent any issues such as cracking, crushing heels, or weak hoof wall. |
Dillon
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$1,200
Quarter Horse N/A Gelding 2006 Buckskin 4 Dillon is an Quarter Horse who has great potential as a working, gaming, or roping prospect. He neck reins and has been started with some roping training but is still considered green. He has great ground/field manners, and a sweet temperament even under saddle. Dillon has been a good trail horse for us, but he has more potential than what we currently ask from him. Dillon is suitable for an intermediate rider on the trails, but he would benefit greatly from an experienced rider who is willing to put the effort into furthering his training as a gaming/roping prospect. COST WILL INCREASE WITH HIS TRAINING |
JD
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$600
Hackney N/A Gelding 2007 Bay 4 JD is a Hackney who is not naturally gaited. He was gelded as a 3 yr old and still tends to be an alpha in the field, but he is respectful to people. He is trained at a walk/trot/canter, but is a fast mover who would need someone confident enough to keep him under rein. JD is a reliable trail horse who knows when it’s time to work, there is nothing this pony wont do, he'll cross creeks, bridges, tarps, pony other horses, go out on his own or with a group. He is also intelligent, and with the proper training could be an all-around working or show horse. JD would be suitable for an intermediate or advanced rider who is looking for a good all-around prospect. |
Rose
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$3,500
Belgian Draft No Mare 2001 Chesnut 4 Rose is an Belgian draft who is saddled trained. We are unsure if she has been harness trained, but are sure that with the proper training she would excel as a driving horse. She has been used as a trail horse for the past three years and is ideal for a bigger rider. She can be lazy on the trail, but she will commit to a trot/canter with effort from the rider. She has great ground manners, but is a bossy mare in the field. She would be suitable for an advanced beginner rider who has confidence in their riding ability, and who is not intimidated by a larger horse. If you are interested in using her for driving she would also be suitable for an advanced rider who has experience in training horses under harness. |
Ryan
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$600
Irish Sport Horse Yes Gelding 1991 Bay 2 Ryan is an Irish Sport Horse who was a trained eventer and hunter/jumper who was shown at the collegiate level. Ryan has bilateral navicular in his front feet and needs special shoes. His workload should be limited, and we recommend that rider weight is considered for Ryan. With great ground/field manners along with a sweet temperament under saddle, Ryan would be ideal as a beginner lesson horse. |
Casino Royal
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$2,000
Morgan Cross N/A Mare 12 Black and white paint 2 Casino Royal (aka Cassy) is a Morgan cross mare that is not gaited. She is large pony size with a strong solid frame. She is very gentle spirited and a mild mannered mare that had several foals before coming to us at the rescue. Cassy does prefer to live on the lazy side of life. She can be VERY stubborn about doing more than a walk, but she has not bucked or spooked when asked to work. She simply bulls up and doesn't want to move out. Cassy has many miles of trail experience along with being used as a lesson horse at the rescue and at summer camp. She is safe for beginner riders, but we recommend an intermediate rider if you want to do more than a walk. In the field she has a docile and passive personality that gets along with any other horse. |
faith
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$3,500
Quarter Horse N/A Mare 8 Chesnut 3 Faith is a chestnut Quarter horse mare that has a laid back, sweet personality that anyone can ride! She prefers to do trail rides and has many miles of trail experience, but has also been used as a lesson horse at the rescue. She is capable of a smooth walk/trot/canter, is the perfect horse for a beginner, but also has the ability to take any level rider in any direction they may want to try! Even though Faith prefers to take things easy and slow, she has potential for almost any discipline. |
izzy
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$1,700
Standardbred Cross N/A Mare 10 Bay 3 Izzy is a Black Bay Standardbred Cross mare will be able to do almost any job asked of her with a little more work! She spent the summer teaching kids how to walk/trot/canter, tack and handle a horse. She has a level head and a loving personality. Izzy is very willing to learn and loves to work. Her trot can be a bit fast passed at times because she is not sure if she wants to trot or pace, but when a rider with a good seat and quiet hands is on her she will smooth out. Izzy still needs some more miles out on the trail and is eager for riders to teach her. Her ground manners are amazing, and she gets along with every horse in the field. COST WILL INCREASE WITH HER TRAINING |
levi
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$700
Quarter Horse N/A Gelding 8 Chesnut 6 Levi is a chestnut Quarter Horse gelding with a solid build and the potential to do almost any discipline. He is considered green broke, and tends tends to be nervous and shy of new people. Once Levi is comfortable with people, he loves to get attention. His last owner rode him some, but we have only done ground work with him. He is recommended for an experienced horseman or horsewoman only. COST WILL INCREASE WITH HIS TRAINING |
miss kitty
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$500
Quarter Horse N/A Mare 10 Dapple Gray 5 Miss Kitty is a beautiful dapple gray Quarter Horse mare. Kitty came to us with severely overgrown feet and depleted muscle tone. It has taken some time, but she has now started to show good muscle tone and her feet are well on their way to recovering. She is still a little tender footed, and her stride is currently a bit off but she is improving daily. Kitty has a very affectionate personality, and is most definitely a "LOVE ME PLEASE!!!" type of horse. The history we received on her was that she has had all sorts of training under saddle and was used as gaming horse and cow horse. Because Kitty is still working toward a full recovery of her feet we have only done mostly ground work with her. She can be pushy on the ground & nippy at times because she is looking for treats, but the more we work her the better she gets! COST WILL INCREASE WITH HER TRAINING |
poncho
PONCHO CURRENTLY sustained a leg injury AND IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION AT THIS TIME. WE WILL UPDATE HIS INFO SHORTLY TO REFLECT OUR FINDINGS
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$2,000
Quarter Horse N/A Gelding 5 Chesnut 3 Poncho is a chestnut Quarter Horse gelding that has more personality than we can even begin to try and explain! He is very sweet natured, loves attention, and will follow you around like a loyal puppy dog. He is an extraordinarily level headed boy that takes everything in stride, and is always willing to learn. We would consider him green broke because he still is not great at a canter but does willingly walk/trot. He has been to Myrtle Beach for the AHA beach ride, and on over night camping trips. He has potential to go in any direction you may want, and is ready to find his new home and career. He has great ground manners (occasionally struggles with personal space), and gets along with almost any horse he pastures with. COST WILL INCREASE WITH HIS TRAINING |
sassy
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$900
Paso Fino Cross N/A Mare 15 Chocolate Palomino 4 Sassy is a Passo Fino mare that is not naturally gaited but if the rider know the correct cues she does have the ability to gait. She can be a little shy in the field, but once she gets to know you she love to get attention. She can be ridden hunter/jumper or western pleasure, and has been used at Camp Carrysbrook and Boy Scout Camp as a lesson horse for kids. She is also used as a beginner lesson horse and trail horse at our farm. Sassy was a bit over weight and had some over growth issues with her feet when she came to us, but luckily she did not founder. With regular farrier visits and a monitored diet, she is now in great physical shape and does not have any feeding restrictions. Her is nervousness with new people can make her a little challenging to catch at times, so we suggest her for advanced beginners that have some horse experience. COST WILL INCREASE WITH HER TRAINING |
vera
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$700
Warmblood N/A Mare 19 Chesnut 4 Vera is a chestnut Warmblood cross mare that has middle to upper level dressage training along with Hunter/Jumper experience. She is a special type of mare that loves to work and strives to have a purpose in everything that she does. She is eager to please, but does need someone that will give her direction and a goal to meet. Because she is always looking for something to do, she can become buddy sour if she is left in the field to long and not worked. She is a mare that is always thinking and if left sitting too long she will find a a friend and focus her energy on "mothering" that friend, thus making her buddy sour if you take her away from her friend. The more she is worked that better she becomes at focusing her energy on her rider and striving to please in any manner she can. She is great on the trails and amazing in the arena, but we suggest her for an advanced intermediate/ advanced rider because she can be antsy on the ground. If you are looking to improve your riding skills or advance in your dressage training, this mare is for you! She knows her stuff and will give you her all to try and please her rider! |
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