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!
BELLA
Breed: Saddlebred, Tennessee Walking Horse Sex: Mare Age: 20 Height: 15.1hh Color: Black
Suitable for: Intermediate
Disciplines: Companion, Trail Riding
Adoption Fee: $1000
Bella is truly a one-of-a-kind horse, she is gentle and well-mannered and has quickly won the hearts of our farm. She has a kind heart and has shown us good manners for leading, handling and grooming, as well as standing for the vet and farrier. Bella has a history of being a riding horse and in her time here has had a handful of rides showing us that she is calm and confident. However she does have arthritis bilaterally in her front fetlocks and had joint injections on intake, she will require light maintenance to keep her comfortable. Bella is truly a very special horse as she excels in all aspects of her training, she loves attention and is eager to please.
Bella would be best suited for a light riding or companion home. She currently lives outside but also does well being stalled, and can be pastured with geldings or mares. If you are looking for your once in a lifetime horse, a companion eager for your attention, or a loving mare to go on an adventure with, Bella is your girl. We truly can’t say enough good things about this horse, she is truly lovely and one of a kind.
DOLLY-SUE
Breed: American Paint Horse Sex: Mare Age: 13 Height: 14.0hh Color: Chestnut Paint
Suitable for: Experienced Handler/Trainer
Disciplines: Prospect for Any Discipline
Adoption Fee: $750
4/4/25 Dolly-Sue is up to date on all farrier and medical needs. She is incredibibly social and is the first to meet you at the gate. At this time she would still require an advanced handler or trainer home as she would need extensive training with to learn proper manners and boundaries. That being said she is truly a lovely mare and would excel in any discipline with proper training and management.
12/13/24 Dolly-Sue is a sweet and spicy mare ready for the next chapter in her life! She has not had any official training but we are looking forward to seeing what this girl knows! She is not broke to ride and at this time would require an advanced handler with training experience or a trainer. Stay tuned as we get her vet and farrier care up to date and start evaluating her training needs!
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: $1250
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.
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: $1250
4/4/2025 Stella is doing absolutely wonderful in her training so we wanted to share an update on the progress she has made! Every day we get to see more of Stella's personality as she grows to trust people. Stella is now working under saddle for light rides as she learns to be relaxed, condident and carry herself correctly at the walk and developing trot. She is still learning the basics of flexion and softness as well as being calm in new situations with a rider. She has also proven herself to be very confident in-hand over obstacles and confidence courses, including tarps, tunnels, bridges, and see-saws. At this time, she would still require an experienced and calm handler who can continue her training so she can continue to learn to be confident and carry herself correctly under saddle. She would excell as a light riding horse or a groundwork and liberty companion.
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!
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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