Horse North Rescue is a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit

 

The Adoption Process 

1.  Fill out an adoption application and submit a nonrefundable $25 dollar adoption application fee via the Paypal button on our website & FaceBook page or by mailing a check to Horse North Rescue, PO Box 76 Kingsley, MI 49649 

2.  Schedule a Meet n' Greet by calling or texting 231-645-4674 and leaving your name and phone number with date & time preferred.   NOTE: This is a very basic 30 minute time to interact with the horse. If you have submitted an adoption application, additional time and equine handling is encouraged.

3.  Should you be interested in a horse that is not currently available for adoption, we encourage you to submit an application so we can get the preliminary site visit and paperwork started.  All horses will be given at least two weeks advertised as "available" before the selection process begins. 

4.  This application will expire after two years from date of signature or adoption of a HNR horse or whichever comes first.

5. The dedicated volunteers at HNR will conduct a site visit, check on the references you provide and discuss further with you whether that particular horse will be the most suitable for your family.

Once the assignment is finished, we will send you a essay hacks sample page of the product for your approval

Please note:  All HNR horses are adopted out on a 'right to first refusal contract' meaning if you cannot or should no longer wish to own the horse, HNR must be contacted prior to the horse being advertised or transferred to another home.

 

 Adoption Application

 

Conditional Adoption Agreement

 

Foster Application

Foster Agreement

Lilly -Available for Adoption $350

Lilly is a beautiful 14.1 hand Arabian mare, approximately 12 years old, that came to us as an Animal Control seizure. She has been started walk/trot under saddle though still not riding in a bit, and had two impressive outings on the trails where she handled bicycles, hikers, and dirt bikes. Lilly does have allergies, an allergy blood test indicated she is allergic to dust mites and also to most local grasses and hay - though she is least allergic to timothy and alfalfa. Her full allergy test information will be available to her future adopters. Lilly would best be kept out of a barn stall/arena situation and fed small amounts of wetted hay and other complete feeds . She is currently on Oxy-Gen and Immunize supplements to aid her respiratory system and we are seeing positive results. She will not be able to be in heavy competition, but can certainly enjoy life as a light riding horse. At this time she will still require a skilled and rider to complete her training and bring her to her best potential, though a confident intermediate rider with professional guidance could also suit. As we follow the 20% rule for maximum weight a horse should carry, we would recommend Lilly best suited for a rider and tack to total no more than 200 lbs.

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Spice: Currently rehabilitating and not yet available for adoption

Spice is a beautiful , 21 year old Tennessee Walker mare who came to HNR from an Animal Control intercept via Menonminee County in the UP.  Friends of UPAWS and Sally's Fund took her under their wing and did the initial weeks of care, and she finished her weight gain and recovery with Horse North. Spice came in very thin with a severe case of ulcers. She is now at a very good weight and has been treated for the ulcers, but she has some defensiveness as a result of being handled and ridden with that constant ulcer pain. She has made good progress, but it is important not to rush her as she continues to work with our trainer to regain her trust in people. We will post updates on her journey.

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Nike - Available for Adoption $1,250

Nike has been working hard getting back into shape, and now is looking for the right person to help him continue to grow and thrive. Nike is a handsome, 12 year old OTTB standing about 16.1 hands tall with lovely conformation. His Jockey Club name is Wilma's Numberone.
Although we don't know a lot about his background prior to Horse North, he had a solid racing stint and very much seems to have had some schooling for a post-track career. We have taken him on the trails, and while he is not spooky and does well, he does not seem to enjoy them all that much. Part of that is his tender feet, and he might be more interested if he had boots or shoes, but where he has really been shining is practicing some flatwork with one of our English riders. She has been finding and slowly honing some old buttons of his. Additionally, Nike had the opportunity to travel to a nearby local barn and try some jumping - revealing that it is definitely something he has done before. He was eager and honest and exceeded all of our expectations for the day!
We recommend that Nike is best suited for playing in more arena work than trails - English, Dressage, or light jumping - and a good consistent work schedule. Although he is a nice horse with a good head, he is best suited to at least an upper level intermediate rider working with direction or above. He needs a person who is focused and engaged with him, and if his rider isn't calmly confident, he will definitely step up to the vacancy. However, with consistency and good quiet leadership, he will make someone a fine partner and a beautiful ride.
For some short clips of him under saddle, check out:
He has been getting better and better each ride as he remembers past schooling.

 

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Chelsea - Fostering - Not Available

Chelsea is an absolute gem - that once in a lifetime, super sweet and kind golden oldie girl. As most long-time horse folks know, this type is worth her weight in gold. She is the gentlest soul, a 26 year old quarter horse mare. We can find nothing wrong with her - except, of course, those health issues that come with age. However, if someone with little tots would be willing to give her a home for her final few years, she would take the best care of kids and give them the confidence for the next horse to come after her. These are her requirements:
Chelsea has Cushings Disease, and needs to be on Prascend tablets daily, which will run between $2.5-$3 dollars daily. We are investigating other forms of the drug and will update if we learn of another option with different prices.
She also deals with allergies, and needs to be fed square bales in a hay net, absolutely no round bales or open hay flakes. To help with the allergies, she receives Hydroxyzine tablets ($1 per day) and the supplement Immune ($0.83 per day). If she is having a tougher day, she receives 5-10 mL of dexamethasone orally (around $10 for a 100 mL bottle). The allergy issues have seasonal changes, and she will likely have periods, particularly in the winter, where she does not require the full medication for allergies.
As an older girl, Chelsea needs some extra calories from senior feed. She is currently on Triple Crown Senior, which we recommend for her as it is a diet in low NSCs which is important for her cushings. If on grass, she should be in a grazing muzzle.
Obviously Chelsea is not the horse with perfect health, and she will never be a heavy riding horse. But if you have room in your heart for this sweet old lady and some children who need a loving first horse, we promise you will not regret it!
To see how good she is with kiddos:

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Sadie - Fostering _ Not Available
 
Sadie is an 11 year old quarter horse mare standing at approximately 14.2 hands. She is a very easy keeper! Although Sadie is well-trained under saddle, she has an old fetlock injury that seriously limits her riding capabilities.
She is looking for a home mainly as a companion/pasture pet and perhaps occasional lead line pony for tiny youngsters. At the moment Sadie can be somewhat pushy on the ground, and requires confident handling. We will be working with her on ground manners while she is with us and will update as she improves.
 
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Molly the Pony - Rehabilitating
This adorable little one is Molly, an approximately 14 year old and 11.3 hands tall Welsh cross. Molly has an incredible, friendly, and quiet personality and we were told she has been ridden in the past. She should be a fantastic little pony once she has completed her rehabilitation.
Molly is at HNR for hoof rehab with the help of our extremely talented farrier, Brock McNeil. Though she has already made good progress, we expect it will be a minimum of a few months before she will be back to riding sound enough for us to evaluate her training level.
Molly has specific diet requirements to keep her healthy both as she heals and in her future home.
Although she not officially available for adoption yet, if you are interested in learning more about Molly, you are welcome to contact the rescue for more details, and a placement for foster to adopt might be possible to the right individual who was able to follow the necessary procedures for Molly's rehab and also have a vet and farrier team skilled in rehabilitative nutrition and trimming.
 
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Jac - Available for Adoption $1,000
Please read and consider the below information carefully and honestly evaluate if you could be the right person for him. Jac has been through numerous homes in his life due to incorrect experience matches, and his own particular needs which require more detailed management than many other horses. We will be looking for just the right home and someone willing and able to uphold his management for a long term home that is good for both him and his adopter.

Jac, Jockey Club name JacQuick, is a 13 year old, unraced OTTB standing about 16.2 hands. We have ridden him walk/trot/canter in both English and Western saddles (he does not neck rein) and both in an arena and on the trail. He has worked great under saddle for us, but he will require an experienced rider to continue to bring out that confidence in him. He has yet to spook with us, but when concerned about something, he needs to be given time to look at it and process it. If forced past or carrying a nervous rider, he would likely struggle much more. Jac has ridden out alone on the trails with us. He was alert but willing, and eager to head back to the barn but responsive to being asked to walk.

Jac is generally very amenable, but he is big and he knows it, and he will try to throw his weight if he is concerned about what he is being asked to do (the only place we have seen this so far is trailer loading) so he needs a calm, confident handler who will not be frightened by his size.

He also has a picky digestive system and requires proper diet and management. He is susceptible to ulcers and will need some continued support, we will provide potential adopters with diet recommendations. Also very important: he is very defensive about grain. He will strike at other horses, whether they are nearby/even have access to his pasture or not. If he perceives them as any threat to his feed, he will lash out. He should be fed separated from other horses and allowed to eat in peace.

All of this is not to drive anyone away from considering this beautiful boy, but merely to be very up front with Jac's needs so as to ensure a proper home. He could make an excellent riding partner for the right person, so if you think that is you, please do not hesitate to contact us with further questions or to send in an adoption application and set up a time to come meet him.

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Hwin - Not Yet Available

Hwin is an approximately 20 year old, Quarter Horse type mare standing about 14.2 hands tall. Her hooves are quite long and need some good trimming, but otherwise she is in great shape. Once her feet are cleaned up we will get her going under saddle and she will be available for adoption when we know what type of rider she needs. We are hopeful from what we've been told that she will come back well and be an easy ride!

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Misty - Not Yet Available

Misty is a twenty year old Arab/Quarter Horse cross, standing around 14.2 hands.
She has not been ridden in several years. She will be going through a restart and evaluation of her riding skills and will be available for adoption once we know more about her riding level.
 
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Bones - Not Yet Available

Bones is a grade, stock type believed to be in his mid-teens. We should get a better idea when he has his vet check up. He is pushing 16 hands and is solidly built.  Bones has not been ridden in several years. He will be going through a restart and evaluation of his riding skills and will be available for adoption once we know more about his riding level.
 
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Violet - Rehabilitating - Not Yet Available

Percheron Mare

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Flash - Rehabilitating - Not Yet Available

Quarter Horse Gelding

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