Horses for Adoption -
NEW LISTINGS !!
Currently we only adopt horses to people in
Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia. We welcome horses and equines of all breeds and descriptions into the Rescue; the majority are Thoroughbreds, Quarter horses, Saddlebreds, Standardbreds, Arabians, drafts, ponies, mules and donkeys.
We have several young, healthy horses awaiting adoption, most only need a little training, patience and TLC to flourish in a new career. In fact, many of our adopted horses have become serious show competitors in a variety of disciplines, including hunter and eventing fields. Our goal is to find the perfect horse for your lifestyle, your home and your heart. We welcome prospective adopters to
contact the Rescue for more information and to set up an appointment to
meet the horses.
It is our goal to place horses into “forever” homes where they will be wanted and cared for properly for the rest of their lives. The adoption rules are straightforward: By adopting a horse from this Rescue, you agree to provide the animal with a caring, loving home, or return the horse to the Rescue in the event the horse needs to be placed in a new home. Adopters cannot breed, track race or resell any equine adopted from
this Rescue. The Rescue retains legal ownership of every equine that comes to the rescue, for the rest of its life. This “Protective Ownership” stipulation allows us to legally reclaim a horse if at any time it is found to be in an unsatisfactory situation, and place it in a more suitable environment. This “tough love” rule may seem extreme, but it is intended to ensure the best possible adoption outcome horses and adopters.
The below pictures and
corresponding write-ups provide only a basic idea of the present
selection so please check often because we update the listing on a
regular basis.
Please note: If you need to return
a Lost and Found adopted horse, please contact Gary Young at
703-675-6063
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JT's Roadster -
- Age: 13
- Standardbred
(Pacer raced, 168 races)
- Gelding
- 16.3 hands
“Charlie”, as he is known at the rescue, is one BIG sweetheart. He has excellent manners when dealing with grooming, blacksmith, hauling and the vet (PERFECT). Charlie was rescued from slaughter, he came with a note that said
"He was our on personal horse for 4 years. Woman can drive. Don’t need him
anymore." We don’t think he will be hard to work with
under saddle. Charlie would make a really nice family horse.
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Bugaboo - on
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- Age: 12
- Standardbred
- Gelding
- 17 hands
Bugaboo was rescued
from the slaughter pen. He won alot of money in his racing
career. He then went to live with the Amish as a road driving
horse. He has the wonderful quiet "Standy"
disposition! It would not take much to get him going under
saddle. He gets along with other horses, stands for hoof
care, vet and grooming.
To get a Standy that has had that "Amish experience",
you will not ever find a more broke horse.
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Sophie
- Age:
- Quarterhorse
- Mare
- 15 hands
This beautiful mare
came to us spring 2012, pregnant and slaughter bound. As you
can see, she is a lovely roan. Not much is know about her past,
but we do know she has not had much handling. Once her foal,
Oliver, has been weaned, she will be ready for Sponsorship and/or
Foster care. We are looking for a Sponsor to help cover the
costs of sending her to "basic training". All
training donations are tax deductible.
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R Thunder Roan
- Age: 8
- Standardbred
- Gelding
- 15.3 hands
Lovely roan gelding that won a whopping $221.00 harness racing. It was reported that he is broke to both ride and drive. Nice ground manners. Sound and handsome. Gets along with other horses and has no bad habits.
More photos to come soon.
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You Are Mine ( Zen )
- Age: 12
- Thoroughbred
- Gelding
- 16.3 hands
Zen is a delightful OTTB. Easy keeper. Stands well for the farrier and vet. No stall vices. Kind and willing. He loves routine and being ridden regularly. Listens to voice commands. Has done ground work over poles and some small cross rails. He has a pin in one knee so his jumping limit is 2’ to 2’6” maximum. He has done some trail riding. He loves carrots, being groomed and lots of attention. His Jockey Club registration and lineage documents are also available. He is of Irish stock and has beautiful confirmation.
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Max
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- Age: 7
- shetland
pony
- gelding
- 10 hands
They do not come any cuter than our little guy Max. Not only is he super cute, he is also super sweet! Good for the blacksmith, gets along great with other horses and ponies. Max is not the typical naughty little pony, he is a good boy. It was reported that Max is broke to ride, we cannot confirm this as we don’t have a little person small enough to sit on him. He was owned by the Amish, typical their ponies are broke to ride and sometimes drive. He is nice enough to do both. Max is up to date on everything!. He would make a super nice companion or leadline pony.
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Oliver - Now in foster
care
- Weanling
- Quarterhorse
- Colt (to be
gelded)
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Ollies mom was sold for slaughter while she was
pregnant. We received a call from the meat buyer asking if we would be interested in saving them. Ollie was born at the rescue April
(2012). Once he is weaned and gelded he will be placed up for adoption. If you would like to put an application in ahead of time to adopt him please feel free to send in.
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Makbar's Account
- Age: tbd
- Thoroughbred
- Gelding
- 15.2 hands
Macky is a fun little horse. He can go in the ring or out through the country alone or with company. Macky trail rides and crosses water. He is happiest leading, but will follow.
Macky has shipped around to school at the local horse shows and cross country facilities. He also did some hunter paces in the spring. We have found that more intense canter and jump work make his back sore, but he is happy and sound walking and trotting.
Macky gets along well with others in the field and loves to play!
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contact Holly Gilmore to set up appointment to see Jelly Bean.
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Currently in training at Tranquility Manor Farm. Please
contact Holly Gilmore for details and information about adopting this
horse: 410-913-1596 or 410-628-6531.
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Ming Toy
- Age: 17
- Thoroughbred
- Gelding
- 15.2 hands
Ming came to us as a severe starvation
case. Since then, he has fully recovered and is
back in work and is doing great. He will need an intermediate
rider. He is sound, no vices and he gets along well with others in
the pasture. He is good for the farrier, clips well and is
nice to work around. UPDATE:
Has recently been training cross country. Has successfully
jumped 2'6 course; ditches, drops/banks, water, doing it
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Splash -
- Age: 4
- Paint Mare
- 14.2 hands
Splash was sold for slaughter with a
severely infected eye when we spotted her. Initially she went to Brandywine vet for treatment but her eye was not
responding. She was taken to the New Bolton Hospital to have her eye looked
at. While there the eye ruptured and it had to come out immediately. She also developed colitis, she then spent several days in
ICU due to internal problems. She needs to
be on a very special diet. Splash could use sponsors to help cover her ongoing costs which are running very high. Please consider donating to help
Splash.
Ideas in ways you can help. Funding to assist her recover, we have
PayPal on our website or you can send a check to Omega Horse Rescue 8272 Woodbine Road Airville PA 17302. Gift cards to
Tractor Supply (she is on a special diet of senior feed and alfalfa pellets). Payments made for her initial bill at Brandywine Vet (484-798-7837) They accept credit card, check or
PayPal. Any gift, no matter how small, will help us get Splash on her feet again. Thank You!
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Valentino
- Age: yearling
- Thoroughbred
- Gelding
- -- hands
Valentino is a grandson of
Danzig. He is an exceptionally nice young horse. He has unlimited potential
for the show ring. As you can see he is also super friendly, he has a good mind and a willing attitude.
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Mary's Saint
- Age: 7
- Thoroughbred
- Mare
- -- hands
Mary walks/trots/canters and can jump around a course of 2' to 2'3" jumps. She is super honest to the jumps. Mary has been ridden alone and with company. She is still green, but very willing and a quick learner.
Mary has schooled around the cross country course at Tranquility, including ditches, banks and water. She has done some trail riding, but does not have as much experience there as she does in the ring.
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Not Quite Dunn - on
hold
A lovely branded paint mare who is sound, very pretty to look
at and super ground manners. Trail rides alone or in a group. If you are looking for an attractive horse to be a companion or a riding buddy “Dixie”
is just what you are looking for!
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