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!
CHICO
Breed: Other Sex: Gelding Age: 18 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: 9 Height: 14.2hh Color: Black Pinto
Suitable for: Experienced Horseperson/Trainer
Disciplines: Gaited, Prospect for Any Discipline, Trail Riding
Adoption Fee: $1000
**We know she looks like every little girl's dream horse! Due to a number of inquiries we have received about her, we must emphasize: Kusama is not a kid's pony!**
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*
PIPPIN
Breed: Rocky Mountain Cross Sex: Gelding Age: 16 Height: 13.3hh Color: Dark Bay
Suitable for: Experienced Horseperson/Trainer
Disciplines: Gaited, Trail Riding, Companion
Adoption Fee: $1000
We are still getting to know this guy and don’t have too much to share yet, what we will say is that Pippin has proven himself to be a sweet and well-mannered little guy. He is gaited and we suspect he is a least partially Rocky Mountain. He has a kind heart, and a great personality, and has quickly become a farm favorite. He can be a little shy at first but once he gets to know you, he will follow you anywhere.
Upon initial evaluation, Pippin has shown us good manners for leading, handling, grooming, and wearing tack, as well as standing great for the vet and farrier. He can be nervous in new situations and takes a few minutes to adjust, so he would require a confident handler who can help him work through his fear. We expect this to improve in time as he has already taken massive steps in his training.
Overall, Pippin is an incredibly sweet pony and shows us more of his personality each day, he has the potential to be a lovely light riding horse with an experienced horseperson who can show him the love he deserves.
RENATA
Breed: Grade Sex: Mare Age: 8 Height: 14.3hh Color: Chestnut
Suitable for: Advanced/Trainer
Disciplines: Gaited
Adoption Fee: $1500
Update as of 1/23/2025
Renata has proven herself to be a farm favorite as she is incredibly social and absolutely loves people. She is a complete sweetheart, and gets along with everyone, and loves her scratches. She has made incredible progress so we would like to share a few updates in her training.
Renata has excellent ground manners, wears a blanket, lunges, cross ties, single ties, long lines and ground drives through trail obstacles, including tarps, tunnels, and poles.
She stands well for the vet and farrier, and is sound showing lovely floaty gaits, and is naturally gaited. She has been lightly started under saddle, but has only had a couple rides.
She is truly the sweetest and most sociable horse with a kind personality. She is the first to meet you at the gate, and nickers for your attention, she is a lovely mare and would love to find a family. At this point she would still require an advanced trainer to continue her training, or an intermediate rider working with a trainer.
STELLA
Breed: Standardbred Sex: Mare Age: 19 Height: 15.2hh Color: Bay
Suitable for: Advanced/Trainer
Disciplines: Prospect for Any Discipline, Trail Riding, Companion
Adoption Fee: $750
Stella is sweet and gentle mare with a kind personality. Though she is timid, she will warm up to people if they are calm and quiet. Stella is learning to be more confident in new situations, and has shown good in-hand manners. She stands quietly cross-tied and is sensible for lunging and groundwork. She has been lightly started under saddle and is learning the basics of steering, contact, flexion, and responding to leg cues.
She has done well with everything we have taught her, and has proven to be sensible under saddle. Stella can be very nervous and flighty at times, so for this reason she will require an advanced handler. She is truly a lovely, beautiful, and kind mare who is looking for a calm handler who can continue her training.
SULLY
Breed: Grade Sex: Gelding Age: 6 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!
TITAN
Breed: Thoroughbred Sex: Gelding Age: 12 Height: 16.2hh Color: Dark Bay
Suitable for: Experienced Handler
Disciplines: Dressage, English Pleasure, Trail Riding
Adoption Fee: $1500
Meet Titan, Mr. tall dark & handsome! He has a loving personality, and is very social, eye-catching guy with fancy, floaty gaits. He would excel as a lower-level dressage horse in a flatwork only home, due to prior healed injuries. Under saddle, he learning the basics of collection and flexion, and building a lovely free walk and stretchy trot. His natural movement is floaty with impulsion, and he is working on developing a balanced canter. He is a fun and confident dude under saddle, and takes care of his rider. He stands well tied and cross tied, as well as for the vet and farrier.
Titan has a big personality, and can be known to bolt in stressful situations, so he would require an advanced handler. He also requires light maintenance and front shoes. Titan’s ideal adopter would be a rider that enjoys riding in good weather, and chooses to pass on windy, or frigid days! He is truly a fantastic horse with a loving personality who is ready to find his forever home!
WILLIAM
Breed: Arabian/Dutch Harness Horse Sex: Gelding Age: 16 Height: 15.0hh Color: Bay
Suitable for: Advanced/Trainer
Disciplines: Trail Riding, Other, Dressage, Endurance, Western Pleasure, Prospect for Any Discipline, English Pleasure
Adoption Fee: $2000
*Adoption pending!*
Are you looking for the total package, looks, personality and fancy movement? A trail partner who will take a confident rider over any obstacle? The sweetest horse you’ve ever met? Well William is your guy. We truly can’t say enough good things about William, he has the most lovable and expressive personality and is always the first to greet you at the gate.
William came to us underweight and improperly muscled, scoping revealed severe ulcers. He has successfully completed treatment but going forward, will need simple management to prevent reoccurrence, particularly 24/7 hay or forage access.
William is currently working through a rehabilitation program and is gaining weight & proper muscle through groundwork, stretches, and massage. At this time his ideal adopter would have experience rehabbing horses with “upside down” muscling. William can be pastured with mares & geldings, live outside 24/7 or be stalled, but does best living in a herd as he can become buddy sour if he only has one friend.
William would love to be a trail horse, companion or perhaps explore dressage. He is excelling in his training and had recently restarted light riding work and is learning stretching and collection, as well as developing his free walk. He does great with poles and obstacles, including tarps, tunnels, bridges, and logs. He is a proven trail horse and does great with a group, but can be nervous solo.
William stands calmly in hand, single tied, or cross tied. He is a gentleman for the vet and farrier. William is truly a fantastic horse, and would love to find a riding partner who is willing to work him through the remainder of his rehab. William really loves bonding with his people and pays attention to their cues, so he does best with a calm confident handler. He has a bit of a chicken little personality- if his handler thinks the sky is falling, he will too! But if you are calm and carry on, so does he.
At this time, he would require an experienced handler who is patient and kind and able to complete his training. William absolutely loves people and is eagerly waiting to meet you!
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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