Equine

DOB: 2000
Height: 16hh

Meet Brego! This 16h, 22yo gelding came to ECPR all the way from Maryland. That’s no appaloosa- this unusual chestnut is a registered thoroughbred (tattoo # D17411) whose pedigree boasts legendary sires Northern Dancer, Not for Love, and War Admiral. 

Brego never raced, and his riding history is unknown, so he is seeking a setup as a full-time pasture pet. He can be shy and reserved with new people, but once you earn his trust, you will have a loyal companion. He will need an experienced, consistent, and patient handler. 

Brego does well with mares or geldings and thrives in a pasture full-time. He is sound, with nice hard feet, but does have a seasonal eye condition that is managed with tacrolimus eye drops. This gelding is sensitive but brave and would make a fine addition to an ideal home.

Send us an email at equine.info@emeraldcitypetrescue.org to learn more. You can also find more photos and videos of Brego on our Emerald City Pet Rescue Equine Foster and Adoption page on Facebook.

DOB: ~2007
Height: 13.3hh

Meet Docs Gold N’ Nugget, a registered Quarter Pony gelding. He is looking for a patient and experienced partner who is ready to take him in any direction. He had 60 days of professional training back in 2017 but hasn’t done much since and will be considered a restart project.  

Nugget can be shy and reserved at first, but once he learns to trust and you build a relationship, you will have a horse that will do anything for you. Once he opens up, Nugget is extremely affectionate and loves to please. He loves to play follow the leader in the arena and joins up really quickly. 

Nugget thrives off consistency and would do best in a quiet home where he can get one-on-one attention and have lots of time outside. Mental stimulation is key to making progress in his training. He enjoys being turned out in a big field 24/7 but would do ok with coming into a stall at night as long as he has ample turnout. He is up to date on all his vaccines, dentals, and farrier work.

Send us an email at equine.info@emeraldcitypetrescue.org to learn more. You can also find more photos and videos of Nugget on our Emerald City Pet Rescue Equine Foster and Adoption page on Facebook.

DOB: ~1996
Height: 15hh - 15.2hh

Meet Kimama! She was born in 1996 and guessed to be a Tennessee Walker cross mare. Her name means Butterfly and is very fitting for her. When we rescued her out of the Texas auction, Kimama was so malnourished that you could count every bone in her body, severely dehydrated and so badly sunburned her skin wrinkled. She was in such bad shape that we were afraid she wouldn’t make the journey home. With food, a ton of vet care and lots of love, Kimama emerged like a butterfly and turned into the sweetest and most beautiful mare!

We don’t know much about her old life but we don’t believe she was handled much and had to learn many knew skills. Kimama leads, picks up her feet and is learning to accept getting a bath but she will need a patient person to continue her education in life. Due to her age and arthritis, Kimama is pasture sound only and requires equioxx daily and benefits from massage therapy. She would thrive in a home with an experienced handler so she can continue learning new skills. She is also available for foster! Contact us today if you would like to give Kimama the best years of her life!

Send us an email at equine.info@emeraldcitypetrescue.org to learn more. You can also find more photos and videos of Levi on our Emerald City Pet Rescue Equine Foster and Adoption page on Facebook.

DOB: ~2008
Height: 15.1hh

Meet Levi! A stunning black QH gelding who is roughly 15.1hh and approximately 15 years old. Levi’s ideal home would be with someone who has lots of horse experience, can be very patient with their training/handling and will show him kindness and love. He is initially shy and reserved, but once he fully trusts you, his silly personality shines through and he will do just about anything for you. 

Levi came to us back in March 2021 when his rescuers could no longer keep him. He was rescued from the Texas Kill Pen in October 2020, and it quickly became clear that the auction house had not been honest about his history. 
At one point in life, Levi experienced severe mental trauma under saddle that causes him not to be suitable for riding. Due to this experience, he is wary of strangers and fearful that something will happen to him. But don’t worry, our dedicated staff has worked tirelessly this last year to get Levi to a point where he has confidence and can be worked in different ways. Though we don’t think he’ll be a riding horse, the sky is the limit with the right person. Levi has so much love to offer and truly wants a person of his own who can continue his training and make him the best possible version of himself. 

His person will need to be ready to provide comfortability around the farrier, as he does get nervous and must wear front shoes. Ample turnout with only geldings is a must! Levi can be quite the ladies’ man, so turning out around mares is not ideal but he sits at top to middle of the pecking order in a herd and has been turned out full time. If you are looking for a project that will be truly rewarding and a jaw dropping pasture pet, Levi is for you!

Send us an email at equine.info@emeraldcitypetrescue.org to learn more. You can also find more photos and videos of Levi on our Emerald City Pet Rescue Equine Foster and Adoption page on Facebook.

DOB: ~2003
Height: 15hh - 15.2hh

Paloma is an approximately 20yo Quarter horse x Arabian cross mare who came to us all the way from a Texas auction! Paloma is looking for someone who will treat her like the princess she is. Though she is not sound for riding due to an old crushing injury on her pastern, she has lots of life to live and is often seen playing in the fields with her friends! Paloma loves life and is always having a good day. She has a lot of spunk so she is looking for someone who knows how to handle a girl with her own opinions. She thrives off of keeping busy mentally and physically so doing lots of ground work with her is great!

We often use Paloma as a teaching horse for grooming, leading and in hand courses here for our more intermediate and advanced handlers. We also use her for photoshoots and you can often find her being dressed up by the staff! She ties, bathes and is perfect for the vet and farrier. She does great out with other horses in the pasture and fits in where needed in a herd. Paloma loves turn out time but looks forward to sleeping in her cushy stall at night.

Paloma takes equioxx once daily and is up to date on all her medical and farrier work. If you are looking for a true diamond, Paloma is your girl!

Send us an email at equine.info@emeraldcitypetrescue.org to learn more. You can also find more photos and videos of Paloma on our Emerald City Pet Rescue Equine Foster and Adoption page on Facebook.

DOB: ~2011
Height: 15hh - 15.2h

Meet Stardust! A beautiful bay roan QH mare, Stardust is about as sweet as they come and is looking for someone who can help to bring her out of her shell. She has bilateral cataracts in both eyes so she can get slightly worried when you approach her and can be a bit ear shy. Once she gets to know and trust you, she will gallop up to meet you in the pasture!

Due to her unknown riding history and cataracts, Stardust is pasture sound only. She would love to go on hand walks with someone though and get all the lovins'. Her favorite pastime is being scratched by the employees here at the rescue. 

If you’re looking for a jaw-dropping pasture pet and a horse who just wants all of the love that you can give, Stardust is your girl! 

Send us an email at equine.info@emeraldcitypetrescue.org to learn more. You can also find more photos and videos of Stardust on our Emerald City Pet Rescue Equine Foster and Adoption page on Facebook.

DOB: ~2010
Height: 13.3hh

Tierra is an approximately 10-13yo Appaloosa mare that stands around 13.3hh and came all the way from the Texas auction!

Tierra is about as personable as they come, she must be in your pocket 24/7. She LOVES to be groomed and is very fond of physical touch. She will help you with whatever chores you’re doing, whether you like it or not. She is often found ‘helping’ our stable hands with chores in the pasture, cleaning waters or using you as a scratching post. She is extremely sweet, but does require an experienced handler to show her boundaries and keep her mentally stimulated. Tierra does best when on pasture full time but would do well in a stall/barn setting if she gets ample turn out time. 

Tierra thrives on consistency and would really like to have a job. We do not know her riding history, but have prepped her with all basic training so she just needs someone to take her that final step. If you're looking for an energetic and sweet mare, Tierra is your girl!

Send us an email at equine.info@emeraldcitypetrescue.org to learn more. You can also find more photos and videos of Tierra on our Emerald City Pet Rescue Equine Foster and Adoption page on Facebook.