Success Stories
Below are some of our horses that have been recently adopted and loving their new homes! Have you adopted one of our horses recently? We would love to hear how the two of you are doing! Email raradoption@gmail.com to tell us your story and send us photos of you and your new family member!
Leo- adopted 2022
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Tennessee Walking Horse N/A Gelding 2000 Liver Chestnut 15.3H 4 Leo is a solid trail horse for an intermediate or advanced rider. He will lead, follow, and pony on trails. He will go out by himself or with a group. Leo has a very smooth gait and will rack when asked. He will work in the arena for ground work as well as to be ridden. He currently is being used as a lead trail horse at the rescue. He has been used as an advance lesson horse as well. Leo has participated in off-site events, such as Sinkland farms, Christmas parades, and other festivals. Leo has even attended the American Heart Association beach ride; where he was a perfect gentlemen who didn’t hesitate to get in the water! He was even able to lead other horses, who were hesitant, into the water and he was never fazed by the other horses or the high activity and noise level of the beach ride. He loads, unloads, and hauls very well. He stands for the farrier and the vet. |
Mona- adopted 2021
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Tennessee Walker N/A Mare 2003 Black and White 15.1H 4 This striking, sweet girl came to us in January 2018 as a rescue from a kill pen. Sickly, underweight, and understandably nervous, she still showed great potential, and it only took a few months of rehabilitation before Mona started to come out of her shell and trust again. With trust in her trainer, she was started under saddle, and it became clear that she had been ridden and worked before. Given all of her progress, Mona’s trainer took her to the American Heart Association beach ride. She excelled, even in the new, potentially scary environment, confidently entering the water and helping lead the other horses into the ocean. She has even been used as one of our advanced lessons horses at Ride-A-Rescue. This mare really shines and has the potential to be your trusty mount out on any trail you want to try. Mona is ideal for an intermediate rider on the trail or in the ring. She is a sensitive mount who feeds off her rider; so, the quieter the rider, the quieter she will be. Mona is willing, and if her rider presents something with confidence, she will work hard to do whatever is asked. The more she works, the more confident she becomes. For an advanced rider, she will walk, trot, canter in the arena and though she is not naturally gaited, she may rack with the correct cues. Overall, Mona is easy-going, friendly, a bit shy, and an eager companion. She is low on the pecking order in the field. PRICE WILL INCREASE WITH TRAINING |
sassy- adopted 2021
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Paso Fino Cross N/A Mare 2002 Chocolate Palomino 14.0H 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. |
Lena- adopted 2021
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Premier Mule
Appaloosa Mule N/A Molly 2002 Red Roan 15.2H 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! From being up in the mountains, going to Christmas Parades or going out into the great Atlantic Ocean, she will go any where you ask her to go. She would be suitable for an advanced beginner to an advanced rider that is looking to enjoy a great trail mule. |
Katniss- adopted 2021
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Arabian Cross N/A Mare ~2005 model Bay ~15.1H 8 An unregistered Arabian cross mare whose precise age is unknown but we estimate her to be a 2005 model. Katniss is currently in training at RAR and needs an advanced handler. During her time with us at RAR she has done well with her training; energetic but attentive in her ground work and forward while under saddle. Katniss has a sweet demeanor that wants to learn mixed with a little bit of an independent streak. It is apparent that at some point Katniss knew a lot but it has been a while since she has had to use that knowledge; she has an amazing floating trot and is very responsive to cues. Katniss does load and trailers well. We currently consider her very green broke, because she still requires an advanced handler. If you are looking for a hidden gem that needs a little buffing, then Katniss is your girl! PRICE WILL INCREASE WITH TRAINING |
Duchess- adopted 2021
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Thoroughbred Cross N/A Mare ~2014 Model Bay ~15.2H 8 (needs a confidant handler) Duchess is an unregistered Thoroughbred, and likely Saddlebred, cross mare whose precise age is unknown but we estimate her to be a 2014 model. We do not know much about Duchess's past before being at RAR, other than she has had some ground work done, wore a saddle and had a rider sit on her at the walk. Duchess is currently in training at RAR and so far during her time with us she seems to be very willing to learn but she can be very nervous and “leery” of a person until she gets to know them better. She can be “dancy/nervous” for the farrier and the vet at first, then once she gets comfortable with her handler, she calms down considerably and is very willing to do what is asked of her. Duchess is a sweet natured mare that wants to please, but she needs to know that her handler will keep her safe and is not there to be aggressive. She will need a trainer and handler that can gain her trust and help her work through her nervous behavior. Duchess does load and trailers well, we currently only consider her halter broke and will need extensive training before she is able to work under saddle. If you are looking for a new horse to build a bond with and go almost any direction you can think of, then Duchess is your girl! PRICE WILL INCREASE WITH TRAINING |
Chexy- Adopted 2021
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Quarter Horse N/A Mare 2008 Sorrel 14.2H 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 |
Lilly Mae- Adopted 2021
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Tennessee Walker N/A Mare 2007 Black and White Paint 15.2H 4 Lily is an advance trail horse and does her best work as a trail horse and is naturally gaited. She spends her summers at Boy Scout camp, where she teaches young boys the basics of horsemanship and trail riding. She has participated in many off-site events, such as Sinkland Farms, festivals, Christmas parades, and off-site camping trips. She has even been to the American Heart Association beach ride. She was fantastic! She did everything she was asked to do. She got in the ocean and did the 20 mile ride down then beach. She will lead and follow on trail rides. She will work in the arena with a confident rider. She tends to need a rider who has patience and soft hands. She has a willing temperament, but can be hesitant at first. She tends to prefer woman over men. She does warm up to men, but they aren’t her first choice... She tends to buddy up with one horse in the fields and stays at the bottom of the pecking order. She will go out by herself when she is worked/ridden in a more regular basis. She walk, trots, and canters. She has a very sweet personality and can be very loyal to her person. Lily has no lameness issues and she stands for the farrier to be shod or trimmed on all four feet. She loads and unloads in a trailer and hauls very well. She is well behaved for the vet and the dentist. |
ace- Adopted 2020
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Saddlebred N/A Gelding 2000 Bay 15 Hands 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. |
Casino Royale- aka cassie- Adopted 2020
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Morgan Cross N/A Mare 2005 Black and White Paint 14.0 Hands 2 Cassie is an all-around beginner safe horse. She is a short stout horse who can carry various sized people because of the way she is built. She is currently used in beginner kid riding lessons and public trail rides. She is one of our go to nervous rider trail horses. She walks, trots, with all riders and will canter with a more advance rider. She takes very good care of her riders, whether they are a child or adult. She is very patient with her riders and will always do her job. Cassie participates in our local fun shows along with spent past summers at the local Boy Scout camp, teaching the young boys the basics of horsemanship and trail riding. She has gone to many off-site events, such as parades, festivals, and overnight camping trips. Cassie was able to participate in the American Heart Association beach ride. She was fantastic, she went right in the water, and she didn’t mind all the other horses or noises. She just took care of the little girl riding and did her job. She isn’t fazed by much at all. Cassie does her best work as a lesson horse or a trail horse. She would be very well suited for a young child just starting out with horses or an adult who wants a sturdy trusting trail horse. She has no lameness issues. She will stand for the farrier to be shod or trimmed. She behaves for the vet and the dentist. |
Dillon- Adopted 2020
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Quarter Horse N/A Gelding 2006 Buckskin 13.3 Hands 4 Dillon is an Quarter Horse who can go any direction you ask him to. He 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 or any discipline you want. COST WILL INCREASE WITH HIS TRAINING |
Jack- adopted 2020
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Haflinger N/A Gelding 2000 Sorrel with Flax mane and tail 14.3H 3 Jack is at the top of the list for volunteers favorite horses! He’s amazing and fun to ride. One of the best things about Jack is that he’s fantastic with riders of all experience levels in the arena . Jack is one of the go to lesson horses for the rescue. He’s spent several summers going to Boy Scout camp teaching kids how to ride, as well as a Girls Camp to teach kids how to jump with one foot jumps and cross rails. Out on the trail we suggest an intermediate rider for Jack because he can be a bit more forward when exploring the great outdoors. He will lead or follow with no hesitation. This is an all around, can do anything horse. He’s been trained to pull a cart, by himself or with a team, but we’ve not tried to work with him on that and it’s been several years since he’s done it. He’d be great for a child or adult looking for a good steady horse with a smart mind and a kind heart. In the field he’s polite, easy to catch and typically the middle horse in the pecking order, he does not start anything but he also will not get pushed around. He’s been an absolute treasure for the rescue and is waiting to be a treasure for his forever family. |
Jon- Adopted 2019
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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 |
Little Bit- Adopted 2020
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Paso Cross Pony N/A Mare 2004 Paint 13.0H 3 Little Bit is an adorable Paso Cross Pony. 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. |
Rose- 2019
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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. |
Autumn- 2019
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Quarter Horse N/A Mare 2000 Chesnut 14.1 Hands 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 to motivate her into the canter she may need an more advanced rider. 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. |
Blake- Adopted 2019
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Haflinger N/A Gelding 2004 Sorrel with Flaxen Mane and Tail 14.2 Hands 3 Blake is an awesome all around horse. He’s great on the trail and has the mindset and potential to do any discipline: english, western, dressage. Overall a very easy going and super friendly horse. He traveled to Myrtle Beach this last year, and although he thought the water was going to eat him at first, he learned to absolutely love it after he experienced it touching his feet. At the rescue Blake is one of the go to horses, for advanced beginners on the trail. Blake needs a stronger rider who can make him focus on his job. He’s a strong boy so if he’s got a rider who will let him get away with grabbing snacks along the trail he will certainly take advantage. This is the only reason he is not considered a beginner friendly horse on the trail. Blake has spent several summers going to Boy Scout camp teaching kids how to ride. In the field, Blake is the middle horse in the pecking order. He’s been trained to pull single or double, but the rescue has not gotten the opportunity to work with him on pulling. Blake came to us in September of 2014 because his owner was an elder gentleman who wasn’t able to take care of Blake as well as he needed. If you’re looking for a horse that’s wonderful but also a little bit of a challenge, this is your guy! |
izzy- Adopted (2019)
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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 |
Fancy - Adopted (2017)
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Breed(s): Quarter Horse
Gender: Mare Age: 2002 Color: Grulla Temperament: 4 Description: Fancy is a Quarter Horse mare that is a beautiful Grulla color. She is great on trails and in the arena, but can be forward. She has a good walk/trot/canter, with good field manners, but we are working to improve her ground manners. She has a good temperament, and is very trusting even with limited sight in her right eye due to trauma prior to coming to us. She is a horse that wants to please, and has potential to go in almost any direction her rider wants. She has speed and enjoys playing around as a gaming horse, but you can also slow her down if something like pleasure riding is what you would prefer. We recommend her for an intermediate rider because she still needs improvement on her ground manners, and her sensitivity to leg pressure which cues her to move out. |
Winter - ADOPTED (2015)
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Thoroughbred
Mare Circa 2003 Bay 2 Winter is an off the track Thoroughbred who came to us in 2014 as a surrendered horse for Northern Virginia. She is a sweet mare who is calm in nature and has wonderful field and ground manners. Lisa had been looking for a calm younger Thoroughbred who could help reintroduce her to the show ring in low level dressage and hunt seat. After previously trying a couple of prospects at our rescue, Lisa had almost given up until we remembered Winter! Lisa came out for a second farm visit to try Winter under saddle, and they ended up being a perfect fit! We are so excited that our sweet Winter found a new loving home. We can't wait to hear about their progress in and out of the show ring! Congratulations Winter and Lisa! |
Jasmine - ADOPTED (2015)
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Paint Cross
Mare Circa 2005 Paint 3 Jasmine was adopted by Dana in July of 2015. Jasmine came to Winterfrost after being used as a research horse at the vet school for scarring analysis. Jasmine has been a long time favorite of Dana's at Winterfrost ever since Dana began volunteering at the farm and working with Jasmine to help her become a better all around horse. Dana's hard work paid off, and she has even taken Jasmine to the beach for the American Heart Association Beach Ride fundraiser this year. Congratulations to Jasmine and Dana for their new life together, and we wish them all of the best! |
Force - ADOPTED (2015)
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Thoroughbred (OTTB)
Gelding 1996 Black 3 Force was adopted by Dawn in September 2015 to serve as a field companion for another elderly horse. He is loving his new home and the acres of grass that he can now enjoy. He still hates his stall, even when he is being fed breakfast and dinner in it! But Dawn and he are working on his claustrophobia. Force's new name is Caleb, and we think it is fitting for him. Congratulations Caleb on your new home and Dawn on your new companion! |
Dan - ADOPTED (2015)
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Thoroughbred
Gelding 2000 Bay 2 Dan was adopted in 2015 from a young lady who was leasing him and fell in love with this handsome gelding. They are a great match and we're sure they will help each other grow in their skills as horse and rider. We wish the best to Dan and his new owner! |
Blaze - ADOPTED (2015)
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Rocky Mountain
Mare 16 Palomino 3 Blaze was adopted at the end of February to her new family where she is adored, especially by Chrissy! Blaze was adopted out along with one of our other rescue horses, Rowdy. They will become great companions for each other and their new owners. We know that they are going to love their new home. As you can see, Blaze is already being doted upon! Congratulations to the King Family! |
Rowdy - ADOPTED (2015)
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Paint
Gelding 5 Paint 3 Rowdy was adopted at the end of February to his new family where he will be loved on by three sisters! Rowdy was adopted out along with one of our other rescue horses, Blaze. They will become great companions for each other and their new owners. From the looks of it, Kaitlyn and Rowdy already share a special connection! Congratulations to the King Family! |
Ricky Bobbie (RB) - ADOPTED (2014)
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Percheron Draft
Gelding 6 Black 3 RB was adopted by one of our dearest friends, Emily! She has had her heart and eye set on this handsome boy ever since she met him. At the end of 2014, Emily made the decision to adopt him and officially welcomed him into her family. Congratulations Emily and RB! |
Jewel - ADOPTED (2014)
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Quarter Horse/Paint
Mare N/A Sorrel 3 Jewel came to us in the fall of 2012 from and owner whom could not longer take care of their horses. Jewel was professionally trained in western pleasure, and at the age of 4 she began to be used as a broodmare. She was used as a broodmare until approximately 2 years before she came to us. After allowing Jewel some time to become accustomed with her new surroundings, we started her until saddle to see what she could do. It didn't take her long for her to remember her training! Jewel found her forever home with Nancy in the Spring of 2014 and has been loving her new home ever since. Congratulations to Jewel and Nancy! |
Ty Bo "Demi" - ADOPTED (2014)
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Registered Arabian
Mare 15 Bay 4 Demi came to us because her owner could no longer afford her. She had not been ridden for several years when she came to us, but was trained as a hunter/jumper. She was a bossy mare, but after putting in much time under saddle, she was brought to the point where we felt comfortable putting inexperienced riders on her for trail rides. After being used at boy scout camp for 2 years, one of the camp employees began to lease her and placed her in a hunter/jumper training program, which Demi loved! In the Summer of 2014, the camp employee, Sam, officially welcomed Demi into her family by adopting her. Congratulations to Demi and Sam! |
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