Days End Farm Horse Rescue, Inc

• 9 years
• 15.2 hands
• Thoroughbred
• Mare
• Dark Bay
• $TBD

Cora came to us with three other horses in February 2010 from Carroll County. She ranked out at 1.5 out of 9 on the Henneke Body Condition Scale, had horrible rainrot covering her withers, topline, and rump, her teeth were in need of a floating, and she still had her shoes from her days at the track. She made a smooth recovery and is now ready to find a home. Once we get front shoes on her, we will be evaluating her under saddle. Cora ties for feed and grooming, and is good for baths, the vet and farrier. Cora is good with mares and geldings. We can't wait to find out more about this girl and will update as we learn more about her.

• 2 years
• 15.1 hands
• Thoroughbred
• Mare
• Bay
• $800 

Fresca came to us at the beginning of January 2010 with Elliott. She was extremely fearful of humans and gave us every indication of having little to no handling prior to her arrival to us. She suffers from rainrot, overgrown hooves, parasite infestation, and she ranked at a 3.5 out of 9 on the Henneke Body Condition Chart. Fresca is now doing very well and is actually a social butterfly. She is still learning to accept pressure with her halter, but is moving forward with leaps and bounds. She stands for grooming and is doing quite well with the farrier, considering she's only had that done a few times in her entire life. Fresca is a gorgeous girl who is really starting to fill out nicely. She has unlimited potential and gorgeous movement, so she will be the envy of the show ring! Fresca is not trained under saddle due to her young age. She requires an advanced handler on the ground, mainly due to her inexperience, and requires an adopter who either has exerience training young horses or has a trainer who can work with her.

• 9 years
• 15 hands
• Quarter Horse
• Mare
• Chestnut
• $600

Fruit came to us in October 2008 as a neglect case, suffering from malnourishment, overgrown hooves, and a severe case of mastitis. Her infection had left her extremely painful. We immediately weaned her from her foal and placed her on antibiotics, afterwhich she quickly recovered. She is now fully rehabilitated and ready to find a home. We evaluated her under saddle and she accepted a rider, but after a couple of rides she started bucking. We are now trying to determine whether this is a behavioral or physical problem since her back periodically tends to become tender. If we can rule out her back being the cause of her bucking, then she will be started from square one to give her a good foundation of training. Fruit needs an intermediate handler and an advanced rider since she is so green. We'll be updating her description and adoption fee as things progress.

• 4 years
• 14 hands
• Arabian
• Mare
• Bay
• $500

Fugi came to us in December '06 as a four month old filly in our group of 24 from Washington County. Even though she was not yet weaned from her mother, she was severely emaciated and riddled with parasites. Over a year ago, Fugi went into off-site foster care where she could receive handling and training on a more consistent basis in order to prep her for under saddle training. She is now ready to start receiving that training, and has therefore returned to DEFHR. Fugi ties for feed, is good for the vet and farrier, and loves to be groomed. This girl is sensitive and would respond well to someone with a slow, quiet, and patient training technique. Her mother, Deja, turned into a very sweet, lovely mare, and Fugi looks like she is definitely following her in footsteps. Check Fugi out today. Her adoption fee will increase as she receives more training.

• 2 years
• 14.2 hands
• Quarter Horse
• Palomino
• Filly
• $500

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Gracie came us in October 2008 from Montgomery County as a 4 month old filly. Her mother, Fruit Fusion, was suffering from starvation and an extreme case of mastitis which had been left untreated. Since Fruit needed to be seized, Gracie came along with her. Upon arrival, Gracie was immediately weaned so that we could start treat Fruit's mastitis. Gracie is now a beautiful two year old, with a gorgeous deep gold color and wonderful conformation. This winter she suffered a deep laceration to her left hind cannon. She has now undergone four months of stall rest, has recovered beautifully, and is now enjoying daily romps in one of our larger paddocks. If all goes well over the next week or two, she will be turned back out with our mares. Gracie's injury should not limit her physical ability in any way under saddle, so she could go on to be trained under any discipline. She requires an advanced handler on the ground, as she is still young and is quite a feisty girl! It is required that Gracie be adopted by someone who either has experience handling and training young horses, or has the ability to hire a professional trainer to work with her. This girl's a beauty - don't you want to be the one who gets to show her off?

• 12 years
• 13 hands
• Haflinger
• Palomino
• Gelding
• $500

Irish came to us from Baltimore City in November 2009 as a neglect case. He was suffering from severe hoof and dental neglect, as well as parasites. Irish made a smooth recovery and we just recently started him into our training program. On the ground, Irish is a sweet boy, but he knows he's strong and sometimes likes to take you on a brisk walk around the farm. So an advanced handler is advised for now until we get his manners in check. Under saddle, Irish is rusty and would much rather stop than go. We have just started riding him, so we will update as we learn more. Irish can sometimes be difficult for the farrier, but his behavior is definitely routed in fear. He should greatly improve once he learns that he's not going to be harmed. He is good for the vet and ties for feed and grooming. Check out this cutie today! His personality is twice as big as his size. 

• 6 years
• 13.2 hands
• Pony-X
  
• Gelding
• Dark Bay
• $500

Isaiah came to us earlier this year from Garrett County. Upon arrival he was shy toward, yet interested in, people. He was a stallion when he first arrived, suffering from parasites, an infestation of lice, and overgrown feet. Isaiah is now gelded and turned out with our gelding herd. As social as he is, he can still be spooky at times and needs some work with his feet to make him more solid for the farrier. We have been working with him on the ground and started introducing him to the saddle. Isaiah is a sweet boy, but due to being unsure of new people and things, he will need an advanced handler. His adopter will be required to either have experience with training or they should have a professional trainer lined up to help them. Isaiah is a flashy little guy who has loads of potential and try, he just needs to gain confidence. We will update as his training progresses.

• 7 years
• 15.2 hands
• TB
• Bay
• Mare
• $800

** Adoption Pending! **

Javie arrived as a starvation and neglect case from Montgomery County Animal Control in the beginning of 2008 with a Body Condition Score of 1 out of 9 and neglected teeth and hooves (she had 2 of her 4 shoes from the track still attached to her feet). Javie is very well-behaved under saddle and is going w/t/c and over fences. She should make a great horse for an intermediate rider of any discipline. Javie has attended many shows and events and won several ribbons. She'd make an excellent show horse for someone. Javie has been evaluated on the trail and we found her to be somewhat forward, but solid. Javie cribs, which is best managed with full turnout.

Below: Javie competing at Fair Hill (Summer 2009)

Photo by Gary Coppage (thank you!)

• 4 years
• 14.1 hands
• Pony-X
  
• Gelding
• Bay
• $500

Jethro came to us recently from Garrett County Animal Control. He suffered from an infestation of lice, parasites, overgrown feet, and starvation, with a Henneke Body Condition of 1.5 out of 9. He was feral and fearful of humans upon first arriving to us. Jethro is now fully rehabilitated, castrated, and turned out with our gelding herd. He is good for catching, leading, and grooming, but still needs work with his feet to make him solid for the farrier. We have been working with him on the ground and started introducing him to the saddle. He really tries hard to please and just needs confidence. He builds strong bonds with one person and he is a super-flashy mover! Whoever adopts him needs to be an advanced handler. They also will be required to have experience with training or they should have a professional trainer lined up to work with Jethro. We will be updating as his training progresses.

• 3 years
• 10.1 hands
• Pony
• Gelding
• Bay & White Pinto
• $500

** Currently in Off-site Training **

Kettle came to us in October 2008 as an impound from West Virginia. Kettle scored as a 1.5 out of 9 on the Henneke Body Condition Scale and had overgrown hooves and rainrot. Kettle made a speedy recovery and was just recently castrated in the beginning of August, after we received custody of him. He will need to be kept with geldings only, as he is quite feisty. Advanced handler. Stay tuned for updates!

Update (9/11/09): Kettle is now in off-site training, after which he will either be adopted or returned to DEFHR with under saddle training.

• 4 years
• 14 hands
• Pony-X
• Gelding
• Bay
• $500

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Muddy was only 4 months old when he came to DEFHR in December '06. Extremely malnourished and sickly, he had to spend a week at the vet clinic, getting round-the-clock care and fluids, before being strong enough to come to Days End. Over a year ago, a previous adopter offered to take he and ZuZu to her home to give them individualized care and training until they were old enough to return to DEFHR to be broke under saddle and adopted. Muddy is almost three years old and will start his under saddle training soon. He is a sweet boy with lots of spunk and personality. He gets along well with other horses and should make an excellent riding pony. Muddy is just starting his under saddle training and is doing very well so far. His adoption fee will increase once he progresses in his training.

•  5 years
• 16 hands
• Thoroughbred
• Mare
• Chestnut
• $800
  

• 5 years 
• 14 hands
• QH type
• Gelding
• Palomino
• $1000

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NaNu came to us the first week of December '08 as a starvation and neglect case from Prince George's County. He ranked as a 2 out of 9 on the Henneke Body Condition Scale and had overgrown feet. He was apparently kicked in the face as a foal, which resulted in a fluid-filled sac in the corner of his right eye. He has been castrated, his eye growth removed, and he is now out with our gelding herd. He is now going w/t/c under saddle and, though still green, he is coming along beautifully. He's very quiet both on the ground and under saddle and should make a great pony for anyone once he gains some more miles. NaNu ties for feed, is good for the vet and farrier, and is barefoot. NaNu has been evaluated on the trail and off-site, including making an appearance the the 2010 Maryland Horse World Expo, and he was completely cool and chill. This easy-going boy is such a lovebug and will follow you around like a puppy dog. He's a favorite of our trainer, who said she'd take him if she could! Check him out - he's a keeper!  

• 7 years
• 15.2 hands
• Thoroughbred
• Mare
• Dapple Gray
• $1000

Olive came to us the first week of December '08 as a starvation and neglect case from Prince George's County and ranked a 1 out of 9 on the Henneke Body Condition Scale. She had long feet, rainrot, and her teeth needed floating.Olive has now made a full recovery and is now in training. She suffered a splint bone injury a few months back, but is now completely recovered and back into work. She goes at the w/t/c and over fences. Olive ties for feed and grooming and loves baths. Olive requires an upper intermediate handler and rider, as she is still young and green. Olive currently wears front shoes. She has absolutely beautiful movement and her flashiness will get you noticed in the show ring! Ask about her today!

Picture taken at Fair Hill in July 2010

• 5 years
• 14.1 hands
• Arabian
• Mare
• Gray
• $800

Ona came to us in March 2010 as a neglect case. Upon arrival, she was thin (ranking at a 3 out of 9 on the Henneke Scale), had overgrown hooves, and was very frightened and skittish. Once she settled in, she turned into an absolute sweetheart who tries so hard to please and do well. She quickly gained the weight and made a speedy recovery. Ona is perfect for the vet and farrier and loves to be groomed and doted on. She's unfazed by clippers. Ona is very sensitive to body language and verbal cues. In the round pen or on a lunge line she is a dream and just the slightest shift of weight from her trainer can get her to speed up, slow down, stop, change direction, etc. She is just starting her under saddle training and is coming along well. She has accepted a rider on her back and is going well at the walk/trot off of the lunge and canter on the lunge. This mare is an absolute gem and is a total sweetheart. She'll make a perfect horse for anybody.

• 15 years
• 15.1 hands
• Saddlebred
• Gelding
• Chestnut
• $800

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Peter came to us from Baltimore City in November 2009 as a neglect case. He was slightly underweight, had overgrown feet, and was in need of dental care. He made a fast and smooth recovery and is now ready to find a home. He goes well under saddle and would make an excellent trail horse. Peter ties for feed and grooming and is good for the vet and farrier. He gets along well with the other boys in his herd. Peter would be suitable for an intermediate handler and rider. Give him a home!

Below: Peter with his off-site trainer and her son, taking a stroll around the property.

• 6 years
• 15.3 hands
• TB
• Mare
• Dark Bay
• $1000

Poker came to us from Prince George's County as a neglect case in June '06. She was suffering from starvation, ranking on the Henneke Body Condition Scale as a 1 out of 9. After making a smooth recovery, she was was evaluated under saddle and started into our training program. Poker now goes w/t/c and over fences. She is still green, but has LOADS of potential. This mare would be a great show prospect for someone in the hunter/jumper disciplines and could also make a great eventing horse. Poker requires an upper-intermediate to advanced rider and handler. She ties for feed and loves baths. Her attention span on the ground is somewhat limited and she doesn't like to stand still for too long, so she needs someone who can channel her energy correctly while handling her. She can be kept with mares and geldings.

• 7 years
• 15.2 hands
• TB
• Mare
• Bay
• $800

Qutie arrived from Prince George's County Animal Control as a neglect case in early summer '06. She needed work on ground manners but made a quick recovery. She was evaluated under saddle at the beginning of last year and we determined that she was track-broke and green, but had a lot of eagerness to please. A couple weeks into her re-schooling, she suffered a kick to the elbow in the field. X-rays revealed a small hairline fracture. She has now made a complete recovery and is back to receiving training under saddle. Qutie is going w/t/c under saddle and has been doing great! We've even hopped her over a couple small fences and she really enjoyed herself! She's remained sound and loves racing around her field, so we feel very optimistic about her future. She requires an advanced handler and rider, as she can be quite feisty and full of energy! Qutie definitely lives up to her name - inquire about her today!

• 10 years
• 16.3 hands
• TB
• Mare
• Dark Bay
• $800
  

Roulette came to us from PG County Animal Control in the summer of '06 as a starvation case. Though she was skin and bones and covered in rainrot, we could tell she was going to turn into a beautiful mare...and we were right! This big girl requires a strong intermediate handler on the ground - she's very sweet, but she knows she's big and can be somewhat pushy. Her size, conformation, and movement make her an excellent training level dressage prospect. She needs an advanced rider, as she does have quite a bit of get-up-and-go when she's feeling particularly frisky! Roulette has an old, healed bowed tendon, but it doesn't cause her any issues and she has been taken over small jump courses. She cribs, but it is controlled with a cribbing collar and full turnout. Roulette has been to several off-site events and shows, at which she was beautifully behaved. If you're looking for success in the show ring, this girl's a head-turner.

•  5 years
• 15 hands
• Morgan-X
• Gelding
• Dark Bay
• $800

Santana arrived to us from Carroll County at the beginning of September with Rosalie. He ranked at a 2.5 out of 9 on the Henneke Body Condition Scale, was riddled with parasites, and had a mild case of rainrot. Santana made a slow, but smooth recovery and has now been started into our training program and is ready for a new home. Santana was recently started (or possibly re-started, since he took to being ridden so easily) and is now going walk/trot/canter. He requires an advanced rider since he is still very green. Santana ties for feed and is good for grooming and baths. He is good for the farrier and vet and is currently going barefoot. Santana does best when kept with passive geldings.

• 11.2 hands
• Mini Mule
• Mare
• Pinto
• $300

Viva recently arrived to us at the end of August. We are still learning about her temperament and personality, but we're liking what we see so far. She is a little timid with new people, but once she relaxes she seems quite fond of attention. She can be kept with geldings. We will update as we learn more about her.

• 12 years
• 15.1 hands
• Quarter Horse
• Gelding
• Dark Bay
• $600

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Walker arrived to us from Carroll County Animal Control in November 2009. He was suffering from rainrot, burrs in his coat, mane, and tail, overgrown feet, and parasites. Walker has now made a full recovery and has just been started into our training program. So far he has only been worked with on the ground to be sure that he receives a solid foundation of training before starting to work with him under saddle. He has accepted some weight on his back, but we have not yet been able to determine if he is already started under saddle. Walker ties for feed and grooming and is good for the vet, farrier, and baths. He requires an intermediate handler and an advanced rider. We will be setting his adoption fee once we learn more about the extent of his training.

• 3.25 years
• 14.2 hands
• Arabian
• Mare
• Bay
• $1000

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Whitney arrived to us in December '06 as a 6 month old along with 23 other horses from Washington County. She was emaciated, infested with parasites, and feral. She made a speedy and complete recovery and learned to trust humans quite quickly. Whitney has just returned from several months of training with Scott Purdum of Advantage Horsemanship. She now has a solid foundation of ground manners, as well as lunges and goes w/t/c under saddle. She is still green, so will need someone with the knowledge and ability to bring her further along in her training. Whitney has the looks and spirit to take her adopter far, no matter the discipline. Ask about this beautiful girl today, she's not going to last long.

• 6 years
• 15 hands
• TB-X
• Gelding
• Chestnut
• $800

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Zepplin arrived to us in 2003 as a cryptorchid colt of a mere few months old. Still nursing from his malnourished mother, he was sickly and weak. A generous donor recently gave the funds to DEFHR to enable Zepplin's castration surgery. He is now fully recovered and has just returned from about 60 days of off-site training with Scott Purdum of Advantage Horsemanship. He is still green, but goes at the walk/trot/canter and has been taken on the trail, at which we think he would excel. Zepplin ties for feed and grooming, is good for baths, the vet, and farrier. He requires an advanced rider, due to being newly started under saddle, and an advanced handler. He is a smart horse who likes to test his boundaries from time to time. Zepplin needs to be kept in a gelding-only herd, and does best when placed with submissive horses. This boy would be a great trail/pleasure horse for someone looking for a project. Give him a home!

• 4 years
• 14.2 hands
• Appaloosa
• Gelding
• Gray
• $35

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Adam came to us from PG County Animal Control in July '08 as a neglect case. He was a 1 out of 9 on the Henneke body condition scale and had overgrown, unhealthy feet riddled with severe thrush and abscesses. Adam was castrated and made a fairly smooth recovery. Shortly after getting turned out in the field for the first time, Adam started to experience front-end lameness. The vet suspects that the origin of his lameness is somewhere in his right shoulder, but x-rays were inconclusive. Adam must go to a home where he can be stall boarded. This boy is loaded with personality and would make a fun addition to a home looking for a horse with spunk. Adam is good in the stall and enjoys being groomed and pampered. Give this guy a home!

• 12 years
• 15 hands
• Quarter Horse
• Gelding
• Chestnut
• $35 

Bolt came to us with three other horses in February 2010 from Carroll County. He was underweight, ranking at a 2.5 out of 9 on the Henneke Scale, and his teeth were in desperate need of a floating. He made a smooth recovery, however we noticed over time that he seemed uncomfortable in the front end. X-rays revealed Navicular changes with evidence of having had injections in the past. Due to his lameness issues, he needs to find a home where he can be a companion only. Bolt is a good boy - he requires an advanced beginner to intermediate handler, he ties for feed and grooming, and is good for baths, the farrier, and vet. He just wants to find someone to love him and give him a great home.

• 20+ years
• 13.2 hands
• Haflinger
• Gelding
• Palomino
• $35

Cookie came to us in November 2009 from Baltimore City. He was suffering from lack of hoof and dental care. He is a good boy who ties for feed and grooming and is good for the vet and farrier. Cookie is also a very easy-keeper! Despite his robust physique, he is a very flashy mover and we are looking forward to evaluating him under saddle to see what he knows. We will update as we learn more.

• 20+ years
• 15 hands
• Quarter Horse
• Gelding
• Chestnut
• $35

Desmond came to us with three other horses in February 2010 as a neglect case from Carroll County. He ranked at a 1.5 out of 9 on the Henneke Scale, had horrible teeth in need of a floating, and had wind knots in his mane. He made a smooth recovery and has actually turned into an easy-keeper! We have not evaluated Desmond under saddle yet, but we can tell that he has had a lot of training put into him over the years. He is very light and sensitive to pressure through the halter and lead, and is good for the vet, farrier, and baths. When we learn more about this noble guy, we'll update.

• 25+ years
• 15 hands
• Saddlebred
• Mare
• Chestnut
• $35

Diva came to us in November 2009 from Baltimore City. She was somewhat thin and suffered from hoof and dental neglect. Diva has now fully recovered and is doing well. Due to extreme sway back, Diva cannot be ridden and we are hoping to simply find her a home where she can live out the rest of her days in peace and comfort. Diva has some arthritis in her hind end and does best for the farrier when her feet are kept low while being trimmed. Out in the herd, Diva definitely favors the young horses, so she would probably be a great companion for a young horse. Due to her insecurities with some horses, we would possibly consider allowing her to go to a home where she'd be the only horse. She is content by herself and really seems to crave human attention more than equine attention. This mare is really a sweetie who just needs someone she can trust and bond with. She's lived a long life full of many hard years in the city. Please consider taking her home!

• 20+ years
• 13.2 hands
• Haflinger
• Mare
• Palomino
• $35

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Ella came to us in November 2009 from Baltimore City as a neglect case. From the start, this mare has had the sweetest personality. She is known for her soft nostril-jiggling nickers when as a greeting and loves attention and pampering. She ties for feed and grooming and is good for the vet, farrier, and baths. She is suitable for a beginner handler on the ground and would be a great kid's pony. We just evaluated her under saddle and she seems trained, but very rusty. She'd be suitable for an intermediate handler, but could easily be ridden by a beginner once she brushes up on her skills. Ella is good in the field with other horses and would make a good companion for any horse. She's a super easy-keeper too!

• 9 years
• 16 hands
• TB
• Mare
• Bay
• $35
  

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Layla arrived to us years ago as a neglect case, severely emaciated. She is now a gorgeous girl, with lots of spunk and personality. Layla is a gorgeous mare who gets along well with the other horses in her herd, ties for feed and grooming, loves baths, and is good for the vet. We have placed her in the SOS Program because she has behavioral issues under saddle that make her unfit for riding, but she's an absolute lovebug on the ground. She has no medical issues. She requires an intermediate handler on the ground. This girl has been with us for far too long. Give her a home!

UPDATE 2/11/10: Layla has undergone some corrective work on her left front hoof to hopefully help heal a toe crack that she has been dealing with for a while. She will be on stall rest for the next several months. We will update when her course of treatment changes.

UPDATE 6/4/10: The corrective work on Layla's hoof is going smoothly and the crack has grown out approximately two inches. She is now getting daily paddock turnout. She has stayed sound and the new wall growth is coming in tight and secure. We are very optimistic that she will make a complete recovery.

• 20 years
• 16 hands
• Thoroughbred
• Mare
• Gray
• $35

Maura came to us from Carroll County on St. Patrick's Day, hence her Irish name. She ranked at a 1 out of 9 on the Henneke Scale, had overgrown hooves, teeth in need of floating, and a severe rainrot along her withers, topline, and rump. Due to her weak condition, Maura was forced to live in a sling for three weeks until she was strong enough to lay down and get back up on her own. She is now fully recovered and feel 100% better. Maura ties for feed and grooming and is good for baths, the vet, and farrier. She requires an intermediate to advanced handler when taking her out of her routine, as she can be someone herdbound. Maura goes w/t/c under saddle and requires an advanced rider, as she has a lot of get up and go! She will need front shoes. Give this gorgeous girl a home. She's been through a lot and deserves the best.

• 25+ years
• 16.2 hands
• Draft-X
• Gelding
• Gray
• $35

Persian came to us on the last day of 2008 as a stray from Animal Control. He came to us a woolly mammoth, but under all that fur was a very thin boy, covered in tick bites. His hooves were extremely overgrown and malformed because of their lack of care. Persian is now doing much better. He has put on quite a bit of weight since being put out in our lush fields and can often be seen trotting and cantering around when he's feeling a bit frisky. We suspect that he might have Cushings Disease due to not shedding out and having to body clip him last year, but this year he's shedding quite a bit (though he still needed to be clipped). His adopter will need to be prepared to continue the corrective trimming of his feet every four weeks. Persian would make the perfect babysitter for any horse of any age and size. He is very timid with other horses, despite his size, and forms strong bonds with his herd mates. Please consider giving Persian a forever home as a companion. His sweet nickers are sure to win your heart!

• 11 hands
• Mini Mule
• Gelding
• Dark Dun
• $35

Willy arrived to us at the end of August. He suffers from a chronic lameness as a result of arthritis, therefore he will need to be adopted out as a companion only (no riding). We are still evaluating him and finding out what his temperament and personality are like, so we will update once we know more. Willy can be kept with mares.

• 12 years
• 15.2 hands
• Quarter Horse
• Gelding
• Chestnut
• $35

Yukon arrived to us from Carroll County Animal Control in November 2009. He was suffering from rainrot, burs in his coat, mane, and tail, overgrown feet, and parasites. He ranked as a 4 out of 9 on the Henneke Body Condition Scale. Yukon has now made a full recovery and has turn into a gorgeous boy. Shortly after starting him into our training program, he started experiencing some discomfort in his front end when we originally thought was just foot soreness. However, when putting front shoes on him didn't help, we found through x-rays that he has navicular syndrome. He has since been shoes with wedges to correct his angles and is much more comfortable. We are aiming on getting him consistently pasture sound and will consider it a very sweet bonus if we can get him comfortable enough to be lightly ridden. Yukon is a sweet boy with loads of heart and an overwhelming eagerness to please. He ties for feed and grooming, is good for the vet and baths, and is giving us every indication of standing quietly for the farrier once we can get him comfortable. He is good with mares and geldings.

• 14 years
• 14 hands
• Pony-X
• Mare
• Bay
• Rehab

Bella came to us in February 2010 as a neglect case from Carroll County. She was underweight (ranking at a 2 out of 9 on the Henneke Scale), had sharp teeth in need of floating, and horribly overgrown and infected feet. She made a smooth recovery, however she suffers from Canker in all four feet due to their poor condition upon arriving to us. We are still in the process of trying to resolve this issue and are trying several treatments to clear up the infection. If and when we can get her feet healthy and comfortable again, she will be placed up for adoption. Keep checking in.

• 5 years
• 14.2 hands
• Pony-X
• Mare
• Pinto
• Rehab

Recent arrival from Garrett County. More information to come soon.

• 14 years
• 13.2 hands
• Pony-X
• Mare
• Dun
• Rehab
  

Recent impound from Garrett County. More information to come soon.

• 5 years
• 15 hands
• Gelding
• Champagne
• Rehab
  

Recent impound from Garrett County. More information to come soon.

• 16 years
• 14 hands
• Arabian
• Mare
• Chestnut
• $800

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Dharma arrived to us in March 2009 with a Henneke Body Condition Score of 1 out of 9, overgrown hooves, parasites, burrs in her mane and tail, and sharp teeth. She is good for the farrier and vet, ties for feed, and is very well-behaved in her herd (and is actually very timid). Dharma is suitable for a beginner handler on the ground, as she is very gentle and patient. She was evaluated under saddle and seemed to be somewhat green, however we will be completing further evaluations to get a fair assessment.

• 16 years
• 14.3 hands
• Arabian
• Mare
• Bay
• Rehab

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Esme arrived in April 2009 with a Henneke Body Condition Score of 3.5 out of 9, parasites, sharp teeth, and burrs in her mane, tail, and fur. Esme is a very smart girl and has shown us many signs of having extensive ground manner training. She ties for feed and grooming and is good for the vet and farrier.

Esme is fully rehabilitated, however due to a pending court case she cannot be placed up for adoption. Stay tuned for further developments. 

• 30+ years
• 14.1 hands
• Pony-X
• Mare
• Gray
• Rehab
  

Harriet came to us from PG County in February 2010 as an extreme starvation and abuse case. She ranked at a 1 out of 9 on the Body Condition Scale, although our vet said that if they could rank in the negative numbers, they would have. A little over a week after her arrival, Harriet laid down in her stall and didn't have the strength to get back up. We had to put her in a sling which she lived in for a little over a month. She was fed round-the-clock every three hours and hand-walked several times a day until she had the strength to lay down and get back up on her own. Harriet is now almost done with her rehabilitation. She has gained hundreds of pounds and is almost at her ideal weight. She can always be seen with Maura, her best friend, at her side and she always greets you with a gentle, nostril-jiggling nicker. This sweet mare holds a special place in our hearts. Stay tuned for her updates.

Article and pictures about a volunteer's experience with Harriet's overnight care.

• 12 years
• 14.2 hands
• Mare
• QH-X
• Chestnut
• Rehab
  

Recent impound from Garrett County. More information to come soon.

• 3.5 years
• 13.2 hands
• Pony-X
• Mare
• Pinto
• Rehab

Recent arrival from Garrett County. More information to come soon.

• 14 hands
• Pony-X
• Mare
• Pinto
• Rehab

Recent arrival from Garrett County. More information to come soon.

• 6 years
• 15 hands
• Gelding
• Bay
• Rehab 

Recent arrival from Garrett County. More information to come soon.

• 20+ years
• Morgan-X
• 14.1 hands
• Gelding
• Chestnut
• Rehab

Recent impound from Garrett County. More information to come soon.

• 15 hands
• Quarter Horse
• Gelding
• Chestnut
• Rehab 

PaParazzi came to us at the end of July from Sussex County SPCA out of Delaware. He ranks at a body condition score of 1.5 out of 9 on the Henneke Scale. He has overgrown feet riddled with thrush, and rainrot along his neck, back, and rump. So far he is making a smooth recovery and he hasn't lost the spark in his eye. He has a spur brand on his left shoulder and saddle sore scars on his withers, which lead us to believe that he has spent many hours under saddle and probably has a great deal of training. He ties for feed and grooming and stood like a gentleman for his first farrier and vet visits. So far, PaParazzi is showing us every indication of making a smooth and speedy recovery. We can't wait to see how he turns out!

• 14.3 hands
• Quarter Horse-X
• Mare
• Chestnut
• Rehab

Recent arrival from Garrett County. More information to come soon.

Below: Condition as of May 2010 

• 15 hands
• Paint
• Gelding
• Chestnut/White
• Rehab 

Quixote came to us from Sussex County, Delaware SPCA as a neglect case this past July. He ranked at a 3.5 out of 9 on the Henneke Scale. He is making a smooth recovery and gained weight so easily that we were able to evaluate him by the middle of August. He is a gentleman on the ground and stands perfectly for the vet and farrier, as well as ties for feeding and grooming. Under saddle, he is quick and sensitive and gives us the impression of having been a speed or barrel horse in his life prior to us. Once he has completed his rehabilitative plan of deworming and vaccinations, we will be placing him up for adoption. Stay tuned!

• 5 years
• 14 hands
• Pony-X
• Gelding
• Pinto
• Rehab

Recent arrival from Garrett County. More information to come soon.

• 14.3 hands
• Morgan
• Mare
• Dark Bay
• Rehab 

Rose arrived to us this past July from Sussex County, Delaware SPCA as a neglect case with two other horses. She ranked at a 2.5 out of 9 on the Henneke Scale. She is making a smooth recovery so far and is turning into a nice horse. We can't wait to see what she knows. She ties for feed and grooming and is good for the vet and farrier. Once she gains some more weight, we will be evaluating her under saddle. Stay tuned!

• 10 years
• 15 hands
• Quarter Horse
• Mare
• Dark Bay
• In Rehab 

Razberry arrived to us in May 2010 from Garrett County. She was suffering from emaciation (ranking at a 1 out of 9 on the Henneke Body Condition Scale), as well as extreme parasite infestation, and hoof and dental neglect. Razberry has been making a slow and smooth recovery since arriving to our farm and we are positive that she is going to turn into an absolutely stunning mare when she is done with her rehabilitation.

• 7 years
• 14 hands
• POA-type
• Mare
• Gray
• Rehab

Recent arrival from Queen Anne's County Animal Control. More information to come after pending court case.

• 4 years
• 14.3 hands
• Paint
• Mare
• Black/White
• Rehab

Recent arrival from Queen Anne's County Animal Control. More information to come after pending court case.

• 5 years
• 10 hands
• Pony-X
• Gelding
• Dark Bay
• Rehab

Recent arrival from Garrett County. More information to come soon.

• 12 years
• 13.2 hands
• Haflinger
• Gelding
• Palomino
• Rehab

Recent arrival from Queen Anne's County Animal Control. More information to come after pending court case.

• 15 hands
• Paint-X
• Mare
• Rehab

Recent impound from Garrett County. More information to come soon.

• 15 hands
• Mule
• Gelding
• Palomino
• Rehab

XerXes just arrived to us at the end of August. His condition is decent, however he does need his teeth floated and feet trimmed. The main hurdle that he needs to overcome at this point is his distrust in humans. He is very timid with people andis fearful about getting close or being touched. We have just gotten a halter on him and are preparing to start working with him once he is settled in a little more. Once we have his trust and he can be more easily and safely handled, he will be placed up for adoption.

• 20+ years
• 15.3 hands
• Thoroughbred-X
• Gelding
• Bay
• Rehab

Recent impound from Garrett County. More information to come soon.

• 8 years
• 14 hands
• Pony-X
• Mare
• Black
• Rehab

Recent arrival from Garrett County. More information to come soon.

• 3 years
• 14.2 hands
• QH/Paint-X
• Gelding
• Chestnut & White
• Rehab

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ZuZu arrived to DEFHR in December '06 with 23 other horses from Washington County. He was 6 months old at the time and was still at his mother's side. He was not used to humans, so we immediately weaned him from mom and started the process of gaining his trust. ZuZu picked things up like a champ and soon became quite a social butterfly. Over a year ago, a previous adopter offered to take him and Muddy for off-site foster care until they were old enough to be brought back to DEFHR and started under saddle. ZuZu was sent for off-site training, but had to return early due to a fluke injury during one of his training sessions. Through x-ray, it was determined that he has a severe fracture of his left front long pastern bone, which will essentially render him unrideable when he is healed. Due to that fact, ZuZu will be made available for SOS adoption as a companion-only horse after he fully recovers. 

UDATE 8/16/10: The vet came out today to perform follow-up x-rays on ZuZu's fractured long pastern bone. The pictures showed that the bone is almost completely healed, however his fetlock and pastern joints are starting to fuse. He is only sound at the walk and will probably never be completely sound at the trot, so he will be adopted out as a companion-only horse after he is recovered. We will be hand-walking ZuZu for 10 minutes a day over the next month and slowly increasing his turnout after that if all goes well.