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Lewisville Placed
L22 Wild Thing - Adopted!
Picture taken February 2013 Picture taken January 2020
Wild Thing was one of the more difficult ponies we acquired from the neglect situation in Lewisville. Once he learned to trust people, he progressed wonderfully. He is no longer a "wild thing!" Wild Thing is thriving in his adoptive home with a "mom" who loves and understands him. He is now currently being used in a therapy program for special needs children, and he loves it. Thank you, Amber, for seeing Wild Thing's potential.
L61 Napolean - Adopted!
Picture taken May 2010 Picture taken June 2016 Picture taken Dec 2017
Name: L61 Napolean, Gender: Gelding, Age: Napolean is a 2009 gelding
Breed: Pony of the Americas cross, Height: 12.2 H, Color/Marking: Chestnut
Physical Problems: none known, Date acquired: October 23, 2009
Napolean is adorable, friendly, confident, and he has a great temperament. Napolean is halter broke, and he knows how to longe. He leads, ties, and stands for the farrier. Napolean is an extremely smart and trainable pony.
L55 Sissy aka Paisley - Adopted!
Picture taken May 2010 Picture taken June 2016
Sissy, now known as Paisley, is a 2008 POA mare. Sissy was curious and would come up to you in a pasture, but she was shy of strangers and was somewhat head shy. Here's what Paisley's adopter has to say about her:
Paisley was rescued as a yearling, along with the entire herd, by Hope for Horses Equine Rescue, Inc. All of the ponies were in terrible condition physically, and most were unhandled. Many ponies found their forever home quickly, but Paisley was repeatedly passed over. For whatever reason, she wasn’t chosen and the years went by. Then, when she was 8, I found her listing online. She was cute as a button, but relatively unhandled and definitely a “project.” It was love at first sight! I spoke at length with her long time foster, and we determined that she would be a great fit. I wanted a horse to bring along as my own project, who would then be used by my husband, and who would eventually be a move-up pony for my sons. I have experience starting horses, and my long term goal was to make a shift from eventing to endurance; a sport I could enjoy with my family in the Texas Hill Country. So, I made arrangements to drive the five hours, with trailer in tow, to bring her home on trial.
Upon arriving, she absolutely caught my eye. Here was an “unwanted” neglect case who was well built, with great feet, and while shrewd and somewhat suspicious ... with a kind disposition and good mind. People have no idea what great horses a rescue can have. In Paisley’s case, she was perfect, just uneducated. I’m thankful for the years with horses that have allowed me to spot a diamond in the rough.
After meeting her, I knew she was special; so we began the process of loading her in a less than ideal and borrowed trailer (mine had a ramp, the borrowed one did not). Wow! She evaded every attempt to run through the shoot we had constructed! We worked for hours, but that wise pony was not going to enter that tin can, and while she exhibited every acrobatic to avoid doing so (including clearing 5 foot panels from a standstill- which made my eventer’s heart fall totally in love!) she repeatedly worked to avoid harmin in any way any of the people pressuring her. Her poor foster clearly thought she had lost an adoptee, but I was sold!
Hope for Horses made the adoption process happen after the failed pick up, because they are THAT committed to their equines. They arranged for professional transport to my home in San Antonio. After Paisley finally arrived, she immediately began showing her intelligence and worth. Quickly, she bonded with my husband independently from the bond she had established with me. She had received a crash course in basic skills before arriving, and I easily solidified her good citizen status. Eventually, it was time to move beyond groundwork. Despite my inconsistent schedule and a somewhat “seat of my pants” approach (none of my tack fit a pony, only my large jumper, so I broke her out bareback), this pony has proven that you only have to show her something ONCE. My expectations have been met and exceeded. She was put out earlier this year as a while I have been going through my third pregnancy, but I fully expect to seamlessly pick up her training in the spring, likely doing our first ride in the Hill Country. Oh, and the trailering? Not an issue. After a few days with me, she decided she would hop on any trailer I asked her to. She’s a smart pony, and I expect she will be a solid mount well into her 20s.
L16 Paloma
Picture taken Feb. 11, 2010 Picture taken Feb. 2012 Picture taken Feb. 2012
Age: Paloma is a 2008 filly Breed: Pony of the Americas/Haflinger cross Height: 13.1 hands
Paloma is calm as can be, and she has a wonderful disposition. Paloma is a little shy with strangers; but once she gets to know you, she is eager for attention and will come right up to you. Although she has not been worked with very much, Paloma knows the basics of being halter broke. Paloma was adopted by a wonderful family who has donated many hours of volunteer work at the rescue. We are happy that Paloma fits so well into their family. Her adopter said "I can't believe how good natured she is!" She follows their youngest daughter around without a lead rope, and she lets them put a saddle pad on her already. Riding is just around the corner!
L3 Timmy
Picture taken Feb. 2010 Picture taken Feb 2012 Picture taken Feb 2012
Age: Timmy is a 2009 gelding Breed: Pony of the Americas cross Height: 13.2 hands
Timmy is very calm and has a great disposition. He is halter broke, lets you pick up his feet, and will stand for the farrier. Timmy is a willing horse and a quick learner. Catching Timmy is not a problem-he is eager for attention, and he will "catch" you! Timmy was waiting for his special friend to come along and adopt him. His special friend is Carla, a wonderful person who volunteered many hours at the rescue. Carla absolutely loves Timmy!! She says "Oh my gosh, he is so sweet! Perfect pasture horse! As soon as he sees me or hears my voice he comes right to me!"
L53 Ava
Picture taken Dec. 3, 2009 Picture taken Sept 2010 Picture taken in August 2011
Age: Ava is a 1994 mare. Breed: Pony of the Americas/Haflinger cross Physical Problems: Ava is blind in her right eye.
Ava was very shy around people when we acquired her, but the longer she was at the rescue, the friendlier she became. She now lets you come up to her in a pasture, feed her treats, and pet her. She can also be haltered and led. Ava is blind in one eye but has no other known physical problems. Ava was very stressed when she was moved to a foster home, and it took several months for Ava to settle down and begin to trust her foster mom. After seeing how hard it was for Ava to feel comfortable in a new environment, her foster mom decided to adopt her! That way she knew that Ava wouldn't have to go through that stress ever again. Thank you, Kate, for caring about Ava!!!!
L30 Dart
Picture taken June 4, 2010 Picture taken June 4, 2010
Age: Dart is a 2005 gelding Breed: Pony of the Americas Height: 14.0 hands
Dart was shy about being caught, but once he learned to trust people he was fine. Dart is a calm and easygoing pony, and he is progressing well for his adopter.
BR67 Ginger
Photo taken June 2012 Photo taken June 2013
"First day with my new love Ginger. She rescued me instead of vice versa. Welcoming her to her forever home."
Ginger is a 1997 Palomino/Paint pony. She is 14 hands tall. Ginger was acquired with 14 horses and donkeys from a neglect situation. She is halter broke, ties, and loads in a trailer. Ginger is broke to ride, and she has plenty of energy for whichever discipline you choose to ride her in. Ginger will stand nicely to be groomed and saddled. She will be a good trail and pleasure horse, as she prefers to be ridden on trails rather than in an arena.
L7 Sweetheart
Picture taken October 25, 2009 Picture taken Dec. 13, 2009 Picture taken Oct 12, 2012
Sweetheart is halter broke and pretty calm. We don't know if she is broke to ride. Sweetheart has an abdominal hernia, but the specialist that we brought her to said that surgery is not necessary at this point. Sweetheart was adopted by one of our foster homes as a companion to another horse. This is a great place for Sweetheart - she will be loved and well taken care of, and she won't ever need to worry about being ridden. Thank you, Mel, for giving Sweetheart a forever home!!
L25 Jean
Picture taken May 11, 2010 Picture taken January 2013 Picture taken January 2013
As you can see by the smile on Kayla's face, Jean was happily welcomed into her forever home. She is surrounded by friends, and she is loved very much.
Jean is a 2004 Pony of the Americas cross mare. She is very friendly, and she loves attention. Jean is sometimes a little shy with strangers, but once she gets to know you she will prefer to be with you over other horses. Jean is a great pony for her special family.
L29 Aryana
Picture taken May 26, 2010 Pictures taken June 2012
Aryana is gentle, affectionate, likes attention, and she has a calm and easygoing disposition. Aryana was adopted by a family who will finish her undersaddle training and then use Aryana to teach children to learn how to ride and love horses. How can you help but love Aryana???
L28 Carson
Picture taken December 2010 Day 1-seeing Carson for the 1st time! Sept. 2012 - riding Carson
While in Sugar Land, TX Carson learned to be easy to catch, stand for the farrier, fly spray, and bathing. He learned to longe with a saddle and bridle quite well. Carson is a willing, clever pony and he is now green broke to ride. Carson is not spooky, so he will be a great trail horse. He has a great trot, and he is learning how to jump. Carson was trained by Jenny Graham.
Carson is now at his forever home where he and Hayden are inseparable! The center picture Day 1 is Hayden's birthday, and he is seeing Carson (his birthday present) for the first time. What a smile!! Carson was brought to Hayden's birthday party, and all the children were given pony rides. What a great disposition Carson has - to give safe, fun pony rides to children on his first day at a new location. This type of disposition is typical of the Lewisville ponies. Here is what Carson's adopter has to say: "Carson and Hayden do very well together. I'm glad my son has made a good new friend that can help him in all ways. Carson is Hayden's best friend. Thank you guys so much for allowing us to bring Carson into our family."
L41 Trifecta
When we first acquired the 64 ponies from Lewisville, Trifecta was one of the more difficult ponies to work with. When he went to a foster home and was worked with on a regular basis, he became a completely different pony. Trifecta would take treats from the foster mom's hand, and he started to be curious and follow her around. He was one of the first ponies to come up and greet her when she went out to the pasture. The foster mom said Trifecta became one of the sweetest ponies that she has fostered.
Trifecta is now at his forever home, and he is doing wonderfully! One week after he arrived at his new home, he was being led on a mini trail course-over a pole on the ground, over a raised pole, and over a wooden "bridge"-by the adopter's 10 year old daughter. Trifecta can now be longed, and he accepts a bareback pad - all of this done with the daughter as his handler. It's another example of the great disposition of the Lewisville ponies. Once they get over their fear, they will trust you and bond to you.
L52 Mindy & her colt Julius
Picture taken May 11, 2010 Picture taken March 2012 Picture taken March 2012
Mindy is a 2003 mare, and Julius was born March 17, 2011. Mindy and Julius were adopted into a wonderful home that is located close to Dreamchaser Horse Rescue and Rehabilitation in New River, Arizona. Both Mindy and Julius were adopted from Hope for Horses Equine Rescue in Texas by a family in Arizona. The family decided Mindy did not live up to their size expectations, so the day they arrived in Arizona the family told us they did not want Mindy & Julius. Mindy and Julius will be at Dreamchaser until they find their forever home, as we did not feel they should be subjected to the long trip back to Texas. The folks at Dreamchaser were wonderful - they picked up Mindy & Julius from the home where they were not wanted and brought them back to their rescue where they would be safe.
L37 Taffy
Picture taken February 2012 Picture taken October 2011 Picture taken February 2012
Taffy is a 2008 gelding. He is about 13.2 hands tall. Taffy has a calm and relaxed attitude, and he is a very willing pony.. He is halter broke, he cross-ties, and he will pick up his feet. Taffy was getting close to starting his undersaddle training when he was adopted
L48 Jack
Picture taken Dec. 3, 2009 Picture taken May 2010 Picture taken Oct. 10, 2010
Jack is a 2009 gelding who is about 14.1 hands tall. Jack is good-looking, and he is one of the taller ponies. He moves very well. Jack is a little shy with people, but he is halter broke and will progress nicely when he learns to trust you.
L56 JoAnnie
Picture taken Dec. 3, 2009 Picture taken May 19, 2010
JoAnnie is a 2009 mare. She is as sweet as sugar. She loves people and has a wonderful disposition. JoAnnie is now green-broke to ride. JoAnnie does not buck, she doesn't spook, and she is not cranky about her food. She is a little nervous about getting her feet trimmed, but if you go slowly she is fine. JoAnnie is a great leadline pony right now, and she will be a good kids' pony after she has more saddle hours.
L62 Lindsey
Picture taken Dec. 3, 2009 Picture taken May 19, 2010
Lindsey is a 2008 mare who is just over 13 hands tall. Lindsey is a doll - very cute! She moves well and has a really pretty trot. Lindsey has a sweet temperament, but she needs to learn to trust you. She is nervous about her feet and lower legs being touched, and if you startle her she will jump away from you. Lindsey wants to be a good girl - all she needs is for her special someone to adopt her. Lindsey should progress very well once she is worked with regularly by someone she trusts.
BR71 Brown Sugar
Photos taken Aug 2011 Photo taken July 2012
Brown Sugar is a 2008 Quarter Horse mare who is currently 14.2 hands tall. Brown Sugar was born in March of 2008 out of BR70 Cinnamon (See Placed Horses). Brown Sugar was rescued from a neglect situation, so she is shy around strangers. Brown Sugar is halter broke, stands for the farrier and for bathing. She would do best with an adopter who has experience with young horse. She has been saddled and bridled several times, but she still needs some groundwork before she can be trained under saddle. Brown Sugar was adopted into a wonderful, loving home in Arkansas. She is very much loved by everyone, and she is progressing very well.
Sid (L53 Ava's colt)
Picture taken July 2011 Picture taken May 2012 Picture taken June 2012
Sid was born on April 17, 2010 to L53, a 1994 mare. He is a Pony of the Americas/Haflinger cross. Sid likes people and has the typical curiosity of a youngster. The foster family rode Sid for the first time on March 24th, 2012, and he did great!! Sid is now with a great family who has the following to say about him: "Sid is our 3 year old granddaughter�s pony. On their first meeting, it was love at first sight for both child and horse. With the care and training of a devoted foster family, the two year old gelding was gentle enough for our granddaughter to ride bareback on their first meeting!"
L20 Dawn
Photo taken Sept 6, 2010 Photo taken Sept 6, 2010
When we first acquired Dawn, she was afraid of people and would not let anyone catch her or pet her. You would never know that now. Dawn was trained by Jenny Graham, and she is broke to ride. She has a beautiful trot with great knee and hock action. She direct reins and knows her leads. Recently she has started jumping. She�s very willing and recently jumped over 2 feet with a 5ft7in,160 lb rider. Do not let her size fool you!! Dawn is very people oriented and enjoys attention. She likes to be challenged with new things and likes to be praised. Dawn is a great pony who is now at her forever home!
L10 Jesse
Picture taken Dec 2010 Picture taken Dec 2010 Picture taken September 2011
Age: Jesse is a 2007 gelding Breed: Pony of the Americas cross
Jesse has an easygoing disposition. He is friendly and loves treats. Jesse knows the basics of being halter broke and he is learning to pick up his feet for you. He is being worked with twice a week, and he will progress quickly when worked with more frequently. Jesse now has a great home in Oklahoma with l14 Madeleine (see below).
L14 Madeleine
Photo taken Dec. 3, 2009 Photo taken May 19, 2010
Breed: Pony of the Americas cross Height: 13.0 hands
Madeleine was one of the toughest re-hab cases. When she first arrived at the temporary facility, she had to be helped up several times. Now she is in excellent condition and doing great. She is friendly and easy to handle. Madeleine now has a great home in Oklahoma with L10 Jesse (see above).
L4 Bear
Photo taken December 28, 2009 Photo taken January 12, 2010 Photo taken Apr. 2011
Bear is halter broke, and he is friendly and easy to work with. Bear loves people, and he will bond very well with his adopter. If you are looking for a new best friend, Bear is the one for you. He has a very caring and kind disposition. When we first acquired the ponies from the neglect situation, Bear and L3 Timmy (see above) were a bonded pair. We believe it was that bond, together with the protectiveness Bear showed toward Timmy, that probably saved Timmy�s life when they were being neglected.
L19 Drake
Picture taken July 2011 Picture taken Summer 2015
Drake is halter broke. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, Drake has had his cryptorchid surgery, and he is now a gelding. Drake was adopted by his foster mom, and she is teaching him to be a driving pony.
L11 Dusty
Photo taken Apr1, 2011 Photos taken May 2012
L2 Banner
Picture taken Jan. 2, 2010 Picture taken April 3, 2011 Picture taken April 3, 2011
Banner is a sweetheart. Even in the beginning when most of the other ponies were scared, Banner was one of the friendliest. He is a good boy. Given his friendliness, it shouldn't take long for him to learn to trust you. Banner is very trainable and easy to work with considering the level of training he has. He is not officially halter broke, but he can be haltered and led. Even as a stallion, Banner was calm and easygoing. Now that he is a gelding, he is even better!!
L38 Katie
Picture taken May 19, 2010 Picture taken Dec. 2011
Age: Katie is a 2008 filly Height: 13 hands
Katie is smart and athletic. She is a very pretty horse with a cute head. She absolutely loves being sprayed all over with water. Katie is a wonderful pony who has found her forever home. Here is what her adopter had to say about her: