Horses' Haven - Rideable Horses
Due to the sensitive nature of rescue work, some of our horses are not listed on our website. Occasionally there are cases where photo ID will be requested in the beginning phases of adoption inquiries to ensure safe placement of our horses.
Please note that we are not a foster based rescue and all of our animals are housed onsite at our beautiful farm in Howell, MI.
If you are interested in sponsoring or adopting any of the horses below, please contact us today!
BERRIE
Breed: American Quarter Horse Sex: Mare Age: 3 Height: 14.3hh Color: Dark Bay
Suitable for: Experienced Horseperson/Trainer
Disciplines: Prospect for Any Discipline
Adoption Fee: $1500
Update 12-11-24
Berrie is a beautiful young mare just loaded with potential! She has been with us a couple months, where she has been brought up to date on all of her medical and farrier needs. She has had some light ground work, and is working on her basic good horse citizen skills. She can be a very pushy, strong, and dominant type to work with thus far, and would benefit from an experienced handler working with a trainer.
She has had a full soundness exam, although she does have a mild case of lordosis (a sway in her back), she has been fully cleared to begin training for her riding career.
If interested in Berrie, please take the time to research or consult with your vet on this condition. We would also be happy to answer any questions that you may have!
CHICO
Breed: Other Sex: Gelding Age: 17 Height: 14.1hh Color: Chestnut
Suitable for: Intermediate
Disciplines: Prospect for Any Discipline, Trail Riding
Adoption Fee: $1500
Chico has quickly become a farm favorite with his good looks and friendly personality! This blond haired beauty came to us from another ASPCA partner seeking more training opportunities for him. He was gelded earlier this year, and before that, enjoyed life as a stallion. This means Chico may never be able to be pastured with mares, and his introduction to geldings should be done slowly.
We suspect that Chico has had very little formal training, but so far he has been a willing participant! He enjoys attention, loves to be groomed and has excelled in our training program. He is a solid walk/trot mount, and has even offered an impressive canter when asked. Chico is more whoa than go and is always a consistent ride! He doesn't let much phase him, and is such a quick learner! He can be pushy to handle from the ground when distracted, but has improved with every training session. We will continue his training and can't wait to see what else this clever boy can do!
KUSAMA
Breed: Grade Sex: Mare Age: 8 Height: 14.2hh Color: Black Pinto
Suitable for: Experienced Horseperson/Trainer
Disciplines: Gaited, Prospect for Any Discipline, Trail Riding
Adoption Fee: $1000
Kusama is a sweet and kind mare. She is shy and cautious but very eager to learn. She came from one of our partner rescues down south. In her earlier years, she was a feral horse and part of a free roaming herd. She will be a fun project for someone looking for a challenge as a training project.
She has had many hours of ground work but would do best in a calmer setting and daily one on one attention. She will continue light training while she is here but she is hoping to meet her perfect match to help her succeed.
Kusama is not broke to ride yet, but enjoys grooming and attention. She is up to date on her vet/dental and farrier care.
If you think you might be a good match for Kusama's future, please fill out an adoption application!
*She needs a handler/trainer experienced with flighty and nervous horses*
MILES
Breed: Standardbred Sex: Gelding Age: 3 Height: 15.0hh Color: Black
Suitable for: Experienced Horseperson/Trainer
Disciplines: Prospect for Any Discipline, Trail Riding
Adoption Fee: $1500
Miles is a sweet and playful young Standardbred gelding. He has been very sensible when introduced to new things and would thrive under a consistent training program. Miles was not blessed with the best conformation in both hind limbs. He struts a less than ideal clubby hoof on one side and a not so straight lower leg on the other.
With those details in mind, it will be very important that his adopter has a great and close relationship with their vet and farrier. Miles is sound and moves so beautifully! As he grows and continues his training, proper hoof trims and following recommendations from your vet will be vital in this boy being a long term riding partner!
Miles has just started some light training. He enjoys being groomed, picks up all four feet and is a gentleman to handle. He has learned how to lunge and wear tack. He has recently had his first sits with a rider and did great! His adopter will need to have experience training young horses or have the resources and consistent help in order to help his training be successful!
He currently lives in a herd of geldings. He was gelded in early 2024, so he should be introduced to mares slowly and with caution.
RENATA
Breed: Grade Sex: Mare Age: 7 Height: 14.3hh Color: Chestnut
Suitable for: Advanced/Trainer
Disciplines: Gaited
Adoption Fee: $1500
Renata is a stunning and flashy chestnut mare looking for an advanced and experienced adopter to help her be the best horse she can be. She came to Horses' Haven from one of our partner rescues down south, where she started life as a feral horse. She has come so far and has been lightly started under saddle. She is very kind and sweet but can be "snorty" and alert.
Renata does appear to be gaited, and she is up to date on all of her medical/farrier/dental care. All that is left is for her to start her next chapter!
SULLY
Breed: Grade Sex: Gelding Age: 5 Height: 13.3hh Color: Chestnut
Suitable for: Experienced Trainer
Disciplines: Prospect for Any Discipline, Sully is not yet under saddle
Adoption Fee: $1200
Sully is seeking a soul mate, someone kind, confident, and patient who will take the time to help him develop into a confident equine citizen.
He has a stocky build, of indeterminate breed and has not shown to be gaited. Less than a year ago, Sully was a feral stallion rounded up from the strip mine herds in Kentucky. No longer feral, he still lacks confidence, and is typically the bottom of the herd of geldings he's pastured with. He hasn't displayed any stud-like behavior or interest in nearby mares. He can be stalled or live outside 24/7 with shelter.
He can be very fearful at times, and can freeze/bolt unexpectedly, but at the same time, is also willing to trust his handler in all kinds of new situations, including obstacle courses- he just may momentarily freak out. He does best when his handlers carries on as if nothing has happened.
He lunges, ties, and accepts tack, is comfortable with the mounting block, but we are continuing to build confidence on the ground before starting under saddle work. He needs continued work with the farrier, and may need sedation to start.
He has a quality about him that draws you in, and makes you stay just a bit longer for a few extra scratches. He would thrive in a one on one relationship with a partner.
Sully will need someone experienced with fearful horses, calm and confident themselves, and willing to take the time it takes to develop this kind and sweet gelding!
HORSES' HAVEN
P.O. BOX 166
HOWELL, MI 48844
Phone: 517-548-4880 (Call or Text)
Email: horseshavenmi@gmail.com
Visits are by appointment only.
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