HORSES ADOPTED 04

5. Expect less.

Our lives with horses...

Our lives with horses are rich with feeling. You know this if you've ever.... choked back tears watching a new foal wobble to his feet for the First time ...or watched your good horse wobble to his feet after surgery.... or seen the ends of the reins float straight out as a reining horse spins beneath them . . or chuckled to yourself as you watched a tiny tot on a patient pony trot through a barrel pattern at a saddle club payday ... or felt the building tremble as an eight-up hitch of feather-legged giants towed a hand-carved beer wagon into the arena ... or had your heart stop when you saw your horse lying motionless in the pasture on a sunny day and waited breathlessly for an ear to flick ... or cheered at the screen when 'The Man From Snowy River' slid Dennie down the mountainside, .. or when Seabiscuit made his final surge to beat War Admiral ... or cruised along the highway and seen a horse in a pasture and wondered what he's like to ride or pictured him as a prospect ... or sucked in your breath as a horse and rider approached a six-foot wall ... or sworn a solemn oath to your horse that together you would triumph ... or flipped through the TV channels and stopped when you saw a horse even when it was a commercial ... or laughed aloud when you rubbed your horse's face and he rubbed back ... or gotten chills hearing Dave Johnson's 'and DOWN THE STRETCH THEY COME!' (or 'Run for the Roses' circa 1980 ish?)
... or stood in awe at your horse in morning play as he sprinted around the pasture, then stopped, head erect, and snorted defiance at the rest of the world
... or been thankful to see wild horses grazing casually at the foot of a hill ... or felt calmed by the sleekness of a silky
haircoat beneath your hand ... or felt your jaw drop as you watched a Lipazzan
perform a capriole ... or if you've ever seen someone in the grocery store wearing a certain kind of hat, or boots, or buckle, or have a certain cut and length to their jeans, and felt some remote kind of connection ... or felt warmed by a soft nicker greeting as you entered the barn ... or slid your hand under your horse's blanket to straighten it out, only to pause in the glowing feeling that you get when you touch the
warmth of his coat... or riding on a trail with your horse, thinking how that trail over there looks nice and almost without asking, your horse has sensed your slightest movement in the saddle and he's now taking you there. ... or pulled up to your barn where you board and only your horse greets you with a welcoming hello from the sound of your car or your voice.

HEROES AND HORSES

SOME NOTABLE HEROES AND THEIR HORSES ARE MENTIONED AND WE KNOW YOUR HORSE IS YOUR HERO AND VICE VERSA.

1. Kanthaka - Buddha's horse, the one he used when he was still Siddhartha the prince, to escape from his father's palace and begin his journey toward enlightenment. Kanthaka's hooves made no sounds as they fled together and he is often depicted being lifted on his four feet by benign spirits.

2. Pegasus - the mythical winged horse parented by Neptune and Medusa and ridden by Bellerophon to rid the world of Chimera, the monster. Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom, was able to capture and train Pegasus when he allowed her to place her golden bit in his mouth.

3. Phosphorus (Light Bearer) - the great Roman racehorse immortalized by the 4th century Roman poet Ausonius (at the emperor's request) in a beautiful eulogy: Fly with haste to join the wing-footed horses of Elysium; may Pegasus gallop on your right and Arion as your left-wheeler, and let Castor find a fourth horse for the team.

4. Babieca - famed white gelding of El Cid, Rodrigo Diaz of Bivar, the Spanish hero who united Christians and Muslims against a Moorish onslaught from Africa. Babieca lived to be 30 years old and carried El Cid into all his battles. Babieca means "crazy" as Rodrigo made a crazy choice since the colt was the runt of the herd.

5. Bucephalus (Ox-head) - beloved horse of Alexander the Great who bore the Macedonian hero on his back from Greece to India. Odds against a horse living past 20 in that era were great, but Bucephalus, in his 20s, endured until he fell in battle in India.

6. Sleipnir - the eight-legged war horse of Odin, the Norse god, was able to fly without wings and shape-shift.

7. Balios and Xanthos - a grey and bay, both sired by Zephyros, the West Wind, who together pulled Achilles' chariot.

8. Vivasat - a Hindu sun-god who often took the form of a stallion.

9. Al Burak - Mohammed's horse, on whose back he ascended to heaven, was brought to him by the archangel Gabriel

10. Chiron - the centaur who taught Achilles, Jason and the first physician, Ascelpius, all he knew.

11. Rakhsh - blue-eyed and dappled red horse of the legendary Persian warrior, Rustam. Rakhsh was highly intelligent and saved his sleeping master from a lion's attack, killing the predator.

There are many more famous mythical and real horses and we will be adding to our list. Can you help us add to this list?. thank you Harmony Horse Works.

The question is not: "do you support horse slaughter."

The question is: "do you support the cruel, terrifying transport for days without food and water in their journey to death?"

The question is: "do you support the torture and abuse of the killer chutes, even for crippled horses, pregnant mares, wild horses, protective mares with foals by their sides?"

The question is: “Do you support the horse slaughter factories that lie to their consumers about the many chemicals that taint the horse meat, and call it Organic?

The question is: do you support the breeder who breeds hundreds of horses just to pick out the good ones and cash in the rest to the killer buyer?

The question is: Do you support the person who uses the horse its whole life and when it gets to an old age sends it to slaughter as a thank you?

The question is: “do you support the slaughter workers who cheer a horse on that struggles extra hard for its life?

The question is: Do you support the killer buyer who not only buys up the strong, fat and healthy horses and leaves the meek weak and unhealthy for society, but also bids against the good homes and horse rescues?

The question is: “Can you see though the lies of the ones who stand to loose a buck with the end of horse slaughter?

The question is: Do you support ripping the last of our wild horses away from their families and peaceful lives to be slaughtered?

The question is: As a nation, can we allow this to continue and still call ourselves a civilized country?

The question is: "Can you look at the footage of innocent horses with their eyes gouged out, hooves ripped off, legs broken, beaten by the workers, faces smashed in from being on the transport trucks, horses stabbed in their spines, horses conscious for the entire killing process and do nothing?

That is the question, so what is YOUR answer?

Resolve to make the world a better place for animals (credit: PETA)

	If you haven't already done so, have the companion animals who depend on you spayed or neutered. These simple procedures help protect your furry friends from many types of cancer and prevent thousands of animals from being born only to end up abandoned on the streets or dumped at severely crowded animal shelters.
	If you live with a dog, pledge to walk him or her every day, even when it's cold outside and you'd rather hide under a blanket. If you share your home with cats, set aside some "kitty (or horsey) quality time" every day to play with, brush, and bond with them. It's sometimes too easy to overlook our feline friends, but they can get bored and lonely too.
	If there is a lonely "backyard dog" in your neighborhood, try befriending his or her guardian. Start by politely talking to him or her about the dog's needs, such as companionship, daily portions of fresh food and water, and a weatherproof doghouse filled with straw. Many lucky dogs have had their lives changed because someone like you cared enough to intervene.
	If you're shopping for yourself or buying holidays gifts for your loved ones, stay away from fur, wool, leather, and companies that make or sell products made from the skins of animals.

NOTE: Crossed Sabers can not fully guarantee the accuracy of every page on this website which is huge (38,000 files and over 300 pages). We do not have the personnel or time to keep it up to date and accurate for every situation as this Stable and all its programs have always been a dynamic entity, ever changing and improving itself to meet the needs of horses and horse people. We do try to make sure each page is up to date and accurate but the best thing to do If you have a question, is email or call us. Additionally Crossed Sabers can not guarantee anything that anyone says about us on line, we have no control over other people and their websites, forums or ads, all we can tell people is if you do not know the person, their name, address and their experience, age or history/background/education and location do not trust what they say. That is true for everything on the internet. Some things said about us have been grossly inaccurate and did not come from CSS, some come from past employees we fired for cause (for hurting horses or stealing from us), people that are pro-slaughter and hate our mission and what we do for horses enjoy trying to make us look bad, some are horse traders that we've helped put out of business and some are people we helped put in jail on neglect cases. Again, if you have questions about us, our services, our company structure, how we are licensed, how we pay taxes, how we do things or anything at all, please feel free to contact us, just don't assume that all you read on another website is accurate because 99% of it is not true, especially if you read it on a forum, blog or chat room and don't assume that it came from us, just call 304-873-3532 or email us at secondwindadopt@aol.com, or better yet, come and see our operation and you will see how we do things. I can guarantee it's 1000 times better than what the liars and frauds say who are jealous of our work. All programs and services listed on this website, including SWAP is a part of Crossed Sabers Stable which has been licensed in WV for the last 13 years. The Mountain State Horse School and Second Wind Adoption Program, Inc. and Crossed Sabers International Horse School, Inc. was incorporated on 4 Sep 08 to address the education needs and life challenges of people and horses.

Buyer and Seller Beware!! Update on the Robin Hollingsworth of Blacksburg, SC (she has several alias's and about 10 fake names) fraud case for those of you who have been asking. The SC prosecutor accepted a plea bargain from her and dropped the case if she paid the people she ripped off (the people she took money under false pretenses from when she sold them horses she did not own), she did that so she was let go but the 3 arrests will stay on her record and the record of what she did to all those people is still on the books and will stay there. If she is caught again I'm certain she will go to jail but people who are cheated by her must stand up and testify.. If more people that she ripped off would have not chickened out and backed out because of fear (Quote from them was we are scared of her, she is crazy) she would be in jail right now but beware, she is still loose and still taking free horses or companion horses that have things like ringbone and navicular and drugging them and then selling them as high level jumpers and competition horses on the internet. Her daughter works with her, Amanda or Mandy, she helps her rip people off. Beware, I'm getting calls almost every month where Robin has committed more crimes against people, taking horses, not paying for them, bouncing checks, buying vehicles and horse trailers and not paying for them. BEWARE OF THIS WOMAN!! If you want her history or to check a person's name against our black list (our do not adopt to, do not sell to, do not buy from, do not hire or even rent to list), then contact us.

BEWARE: Do not buy a horse from anyone you do not know, ESPECIALLY ON THE INTERNET, unless they have websites like ours, their names and addresses listed and they show they have a long long history on their website and do not buy unless you go to see the horse and have it vet checked and you have contact with the vet, not the seller or even trainer telling you what the vet said. DO NOT GIVE YOUR HORSE OR SELL YOUR HORSE WITHOUT A WRITTEN AGREEMENT AS TO WHAT IS TO HAPPEN WITH THE HORSE, RESELLING, USE/LIMITATIONS, FACILITIES NEEDED, ETC. It you sell or give away a horse with no agreement, they could go to slaughter the same day you release them or they could be sold and misrepresented, living a life of neglect, abuse, over use and miss use the rest of their lives. We hear stories all the time where a best friend or neighbor, the nice lady you gave the horse to sent the horse to slaughter or is neglecting it and there is not a thing the owner can do now because they no longer own the horse and they made no written agreements signed by both parties. If you need help doing written agreements, back ground checks on buyers and sellers, just contact us, that is part of our 'SAFE SELLING' SERVICES. Your horse's life depends on you being safe and thorough!

BEWARE: People are selling horses on the internet that don't even exist so beware, the horse industry is full is liars, cheaters, and thieves, even we have had to deal with them from potential adopters who were in jail applying to adopt, to employees and former trainers who totally ripped us off by stealing tack and tools, asking for huge advances and then leaving after they get them, people who don't even know us or had any experience with us slandering us on forums, harassing us and our supporters, interfering with company operations and even adopters who don't think twice about breaching their contract or forging their vets signature on applications & annual updates or even selling their adoption horse to programs like ours and even 501c3's public charities selling horses to slaughter auctions or being put in jail for neglect and animal cruelty. We are bringing each person that has wronged our horses to justice one at a time and winning all our cases but that does not protect the general public from these liars, thieves, con-artist and cheaters. Your horses life can easily be ruined forever, they could end up in a fate worse than death so buyer and seller beware, your horses life depends on you keeping them safe and you being thorough with doing things like getting references and making sure the people have stable employment, that they really own the farm they say they do, doing background checks to check for criminal records. The horse world is full of dishonesty which ruins it for honest people that really care and always try to do the right thing, such a shame. Just be very careful and get proof that your horse is going to a good home, get more than a feeling because we promise you about 50% of the time when it comes to horses, your feeling that its a 'nice' person or a 'good' person' is wrong. And even when you pick a good home, they can turn around and sell or give away to a bad home.

HOW TO STAY YOUNG

1. Throw out nonessential numbers. This includes age, weight and height. Let the doctors worry about them. That is why you pay 'them'

2. Keep only cheerful friends. The grouches and negative people pull you down. People who like to cause trouble will shorten your life and make you just like them... miserable.

3. Keep learning. Learn more about the computer, crafts, gardening, whatever. Never let the brain idle. 'An idle mind is the devil's workshop.'

4. Enjoy the simple things.

5. Laugh often, long and loud. Laugh until you gasp for breath.

6. The tears happen.. Endure, grieve, and move on. The only person, who is with us our entire life, is ourselves. Be ALIVE while you are alive.

7. Surround yourself with what you love , whether it's family, pets, keepsakes, music, plants, hobbies, whatever. Your home is your refuge.

8. Cherish your health: If it is good, preserve it. If it is unstable, improve it. If it is beyond what you can improve, get help.

9. Don't take guilt trips. Take a trip to the mall, even to the next county; to a foreign country but NOT to where the guilt is.

10. Tell the people you love that you love them, at every opportunity.

AND ALWAYS REMEMBER :
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away

HORSES (and others)

ADOPTED IN 2004

(106 horse adoptions, 1 dog and 1 cat)

These are horses who are now in their new adopted homes! To see the horses still Available for Adoption, click here!

"Start each day by asking yourself, what is the one thing I could do that would most change my life today. If you do that one thing each day.... you will have a totally different life in just 30 days"

Baggage
by Evelyn Colbath

Now that I'm home, bathed, settled and fed,
All nicely tucked into my warm new bed,
I would like to open my baggage,
Lest I forget
There is so much to carry -
So much to forget.

Hmm, Yes, here it is, right on the top -
Let's unpack Loneliness, Heartache and Loss,
And there by my halter hides Fear & Shame
As I look on these things I have tried so hard to leave-
I still have to unpack my baggage called Pain.

I loved them, the others, the ones who left me,
But I wasn't good enough - for they didn't want me.
Will you add to my baggage?
Will you help me unpack?
Or will you just look at my things
And take me right back?

Do you have the time to help me unpack?
To put away my baggage,
To never re-pack?
I pray that you do - I'm so tired you see,
But I do come with baggage -
Will you still want me?
© Evelyn Colbath

Wallimar: 1996 TB gelding, bay, 15.3 hands, sound for professions on the flat, located in Millville, PA and will be placed from there. Has tons of training under his belt, would make a lovely pleasure mount or show horse, easy to handle, no vices, big personality, loves people

Wallimar is pending adoption by Emily Dewey of Falcon Horse Camp in Ohio. This is Emily's 3rd SWAP horse.

Art: 1998 Dutch/French warmblood cross gelding, gray, 17.3, donated by Olympic Silver Medalist Peter Leone, by the Grand Prix jumper Artos. Had a wash stall accident as a baby, has been sound but is restricted from any jumping and may never compete. Looking for a pleasure job for him in which he can be ridden regularily (according to the vets at New Bolton he will need regular exercise but he needs only fun stuff, not a working life)

Art is adopted with Stephanie Poston of St. Stephen, SC. Congratulations Stephanie and welcome to the SWAP family.

Roulette: '91 AHSA registered Westphalian x TB cross chestnut mare, 15.2 hands. Sire is Starman, very well know horse ridden in the Olympics that produced many wonderful hunters and jumpers. Dam is Mite As Well Gamble. Has had formal training in hunter, will have no problems riding beginners and kids in the ring, Has done Children's small jr. hunter and has had 4 foals. She could be a school or lesson horse easily, especially with ring work and even to jump, Totally sound.

Roulette's former adopter has decided to keep Rou. Yea!

Windjammer II, aka "Jamie": 1996 Appendix Quarter Horse mare, blood bay with star, snip, 2 rear stockings, registered with US Eventing Association #21718, 15.3 hands, Sire was Big Splash and dam was from QH racing lines, trained for eventing (competed at Novice and training level) and training level dressage, has done hunter paces (always in the fastest division, Jumpers to 3', has had dressage training from grand prix and USDF gold medal professionals. Recommended for low level dressage, pleasure riding, hunt seat on the flat, local showing, english pleasure or working ranch horse (restricted from jumping). Located in Highland, NC

Jamie is adopted by Lisa Kendrick.

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Farnaway Hanover: 1999 STB gelding, pacing bred but also trots, bay, 15.3 (measured), sound for anythng on the flat, located at CSS, can be ridden or driven by anyone who knows something about riding, no vices, does everything that is asked of him

Farney is adopted by Dr. Joy McMillian, DVM of Mt. Airy, NC

Sweet Contessa, aka 'Tessa': 2002 registered QH filly, brown, 14.3 hands, registration number is x0604171, sound and healthy, located at Findley, Ohio but coming to WV. Sire is Chipped in Chocolate and Dam is Sassy Red Rascal, being ridden lightly 5 days a week, just started some cantering under saddle, owner releasing registration. Owner can not longer keep her financially and no longer competing but wants the best home for her. Sweet and personable, likes people, does all the ground stuff including clipping and bathing

Tess has been adopted by Janne Myrdal of Edinburg, North Dakota, Janne has been an approved adopter for some time but this is her first time adopting. Welcome!!

some of these are yearling pictures, the picture with the surcingle is the most recent

Dante's Design, aka 'Dante or Mac': 2000 Holsteiner/TB/QH cross gelding, bay, 15.2 hands, sound healthy, pending registration with American Warmblood Society. Sire is Zantarzan (AQHA # 3066117) and dam is International Sporthouse Registry Main mare book and American Holsteiner Horse Assoc (242301 1109 90), Endearing Romance (ISR 90-34128-90). New pictures and more information coming, located in CT.

Dante was adopted Kelli Malave of Ocala, Florida. Mac is getting a vet check and if that goes well, which I'm sure it will, Dante's adoption will be finalized.

Classy Sun, aka "Beau": 1993 Appendix QH gelding, palomino, 16 hands, trained in dressage to 3rd level with a Florida trainer, has spent the last 3 years with the Above and Beyond Equestrian Arts Center as a schooling horse, has had daily training in dressage with the very best, so he's only gotten better. Located in Highlands, NC.

Beau has been adopted by Misty Thomas of Highlands, NC. This is Misty's 5th SWAP horse. She also adopted Chantilly, Duckie, Lovey and Vortray.

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Dawn's Pericles aka Coors: 2000 registered Rocky Mountain horse gelding (RMHA 2001007506), Chocolate/black with blaze, 14.3 1/2 hands (measured). Wonderful bloodlines with Majestic Princy (RMHA # 91006) and Zanna's Shara Chief (RMHA # 940474). Sound, healthy, sensible, wonderful breed known for its calm and willing temperament. This is our first RMH, another milestone (that makes 60 different breeds we've had in this program). One of a kind opportunity. Coors has had 4 months of professional training, has all the natural gaits of a Rocky Mountain Horse.

Coors has been adopted by Dr. Judi Swingen (phd) of Midlothian, VA. This is Judi's first adoption horse but she has two paso fino's and trained them both herself so Coors will have a great home.

Mystical Moments "Emmy": 2001 Connemara x TB cross filly, registered, 14 + hands, dun colored, sound and healthy, located at Spring City, PA riding video inside

Emmy is pending adoption with Anne Weatherbee of Jay, ME. Congratulations Anne and welcome to the SWAP family!

Phenomenon, aka phenom: 1997 registered Dutch Warmblood, 16.3 hands, sound. Sire is Charmeur and Dam is Ecletant. Trained by many grand prix level jumpers, including Mark Leone. Great flatwork with flying changes, has shown through 3'6". He can no longer jump high and often like the owner needs. Very sweet and attractive. Recommended for low level dressage, low level jumping, hacking, hunt seat on the flat/over fences, local showing, western or english pleasure, not to be a professional lesson horse or not for high level competing, needs a family situation with one handler and rider. Located in Greenwich, CT

Phenom has been adopted by Amanda Vassallo of St. Cloud, FL. Amanda is a former eventer and a student of our adopter, Heidi Erickson (Seoul Olympics in Dressage) and this is her first adoption horse. Thank you and wonderful choice!

Chantilly Pace: 1986 standardbred mare, brown, 15.2 hands, loads of trail riding experience, in wonderful shape and well cared for.

Quicksilver Girl aka 'Duckie' a 1987 standardbred mare, bay, 15 hands, trail riding queen, fat/round and in good health.

Chantilly and Duckie are both adopted by Misty Thomas in Highlands, NC... she was looking at some of the other standardbreds for her family and ended up liking these two because of all their riding experience. What a great home for two girls who have spent their life together.

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Whitsend's Homerun "Homie": '83 Standardbred mare, about 16 hands (need to measure), bay, located at CSS, great childs or small beginners horse, for light riding only.

beginner horse with trail experience, needs a light rider and an easy job. Easy keeper that doesn't need 'fu fu' facilities. Never requires lunging before riding, sound even in bare feet

Homie has been adopted by Selle Privett in Bridgeport, Texas

Network News, aka "Azim": 1986 TB gelding, bay, 15.3 hands, trained and competed in eventing, Has evented at Novice level, done hunter paces, done training level dressage and low jumpers, Recommended for any of those, plus pleasure riding, competitive trail, hunt seat on the flat or over fences, fox hunting, schooling horse or search and rescue. Needs a good rider, have been riding a 15 year old and they have realized he's probably too much horse for her, though she's done well with him (3 of the pictures above are her competing him)

Azim is pending adoption by Holly Wheeler of Burton, Ohio

The Touring Cyclist, aka "Ernie": 1986 registered QH gelding, 16.2 hands with many many AQHA points (AQHA # 2515668 if you want to see his show history). Qualified and shown for World in both western and english classes (western pleasure, english pleasure, trail classes, halter). Placed at Congress several years. Sound. Lots of professional training. Daughter has gone off to college and the family feels that its not fair to the horse to not having him with someone who will love him, spend time with him and show him. Located in Scarboro, West Virginia about 2.5 hours south from SWAP HQ.

Ernie has been adopted by Angie Hayes in Georgia, she has also taken his buddy Pete since they have gotten so attached. This will be a wonderful home for these two special boys.

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The Memory Maker "Pete": 1977 Saddlebred gelding, approx. 15.2 hands (measured), chestnut, sound, showed at international levels in Equitation as a youngster. loves people, a child can handle, hard keeper but healthy, looking for an easy job, located at CSS

Angie Hayes of Georgia has adopted Pete. Normally we would have not allowed this boy to travel that far but Pete has gotten so attached to Ernie and Ernie to him. This has been the first friend that Pete has had, for over a year he's sat in turn out alone. I had to ask Angie to take him since she adopted Ernie and she accepted to give him a home. We are going to miss this boy soooo much. All my personal horses put together do not have his personality, I can't wait till they get old and get this colorful and entertaining.

Serious Business, aka "Big": 1983 TB gelding, 16.2 hands, sound beginner horse, ridden by kids and even in a halter, no vices, no health or soundness issues, has been trail ridden, located in Manasses, VA.

Big has been adopted by Dr. Joy McMillian, DVM of Pilot Mountain, NC,

Caesar: 1999 Full Blooded Shire gelding, 18 hands (measured), Black with 3 white stockings with loads of feathers, loads of professional undersaddle training but still has a lot to learn. Kind, big dog type.

Yea!! Caesar has been adopted by Jere and Nancy Jameson of Coraopolis, PA. Jere and Nancy do medieval reinactments and already have one shire but needed another. Jere is also a professional farrier and getting ready to go to equine dental school so we know Caesar's big feet will be looking wonderful.

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New Ending "Indy": 1996 TB gelding, bay 15.2 hands (15 hands at the back), well trained, located at CSS may be well suited for a lesson or schooling horse, sound for all professions, truly a lover, one of the best TB's we've had in the program. What a little sweetie pie, are you a smaller experienced rider looking for something to show or do you have a child wanting to go into the show ring and they are an intermediate rider, can be forward like most TB's needs a good rider. This is your boy. Personable, fun, a consistent mount and what a looker, easy keeper. Anyone can handle him on the ground.

Indy has been adopted by Sue Munn of Clifton, VA, Congratulations!! This is Sue Munn's first SWAP horse!!

Jazz: '93 TB mare, 16 hands, chestnut with white blaze. Health Care is current, good manners, likes to work, loads, good with vet, cross ties and ties, good temperament, clips, large boned, likes to jump. Sound. Has been shown by adults and teenagers.

Jazz has been adopted by Judy Kirkman of Virginia Beach, VA. This is Judy's first SWAP horse!! Welcome.

Phenomenon, aka phenom: 1997 registered Dutch Warmblood, 16.3 hands, sound. Sire is Charmeur and Dam is Ecletant. Trained by many grand prix level jumpers, including Mark Leone. Great flatwork with flying changes, has shown through 3'6". He can no longer jump high and often like the owner needs. Very sweet and attractive. Recommended for low level dressage, low level jumping, hacking, hunt seat on the flat/over fences, local showing, western or english pleasure. Located in Shelburne, VT

Phenom has been adopted by Cheryl Miller of Greenwich, CT, wonderful choice!! This is Cheryl's first SWAP Horse. Thank you for your generous help!!

Pot 'O Gold "Trooper": 1995 registered TB gelding, 15.2 hands, bay with small star, located in Stevenson, AL and being placed from there. Sound, schooling 1st and 2nd level in dressage with the trainer but is not a good match for current adopter. Have had tons of training, no vises. Riding Pictures coming, completely sound.

Trooper has been adopted Ernie Satchell of Franklin, TN. This is Ernie's first SWAP horse.

Troy: Dalmatian x Great Pyrenees, 8 month old male, came to CSS in the summer because he was going to be put down by his owners because he was digging holes in their yard. Our intern, Teresa Rainey adopted him and he stayed the entire summer with us. Nothing like a 120 lbs 8 month old puppy. :) At least, we know he has a great home. Congratulations Teresa and Troy!!

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Many Returns "Orphy": '90 TB gelding, 16.1 hands (measured), bay, big bodied. Has done some lessons with intermediate students on the flat, has worked at training and 1st level dressage but not done much since mid last year. Wonderful horse with lots of potential.

One of the few TB's I would put a beginner on, calm and quiet will pack around someone but the advanced riders can get him perform like a dream. Will stop if he doesn't know what you want, big and lovable boy. Stays sound in bare feet.

Orphy has been adopted by Katie Murphy of Winston Salem, NC

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One Last Alche: 1999 Standardbred gelding, brown, 15 hands (measured), sound for all professions on the flat, drives now, will be put under saddle, very kind and calm horse with people no vices. Pacing bred but so young and spent very little time on the track that he could go either way at this point... w/t/c for trial, showing and competing or a pacing/racking trail or show horse. It's your choice with just a bit of work. My selection for a kids or beginners horse.

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Kickboxer Kosmos: 1997 Standardbred Gelding. Sound for all professions, 15.2 1/2 hands (measured), trotting bred, bay, gentle, easy going horse, loves people

Another horse that has really come a long way. GREAT, GREAT RIDING HORSE, here's the potential dressage horse that everyone might be looking for. Lovely mover, he's trotting bred so he will never pace or show any gaited tendencies, has a lovely canter under saddle and starting to bring his head down and rounding out his back. Long full mane and tail, covered in dapples. Exceptional show horse material under saddle or in harness but could easily be a family or pleasure mount. Athletic but sensible and calm, so easy to train.

Kickboxer has been adopted by Janet Herzberg of Oxford, NC

Sheila, aka "babylove": 2002 (former rescue horse) filly, tri colored, looks to be maybe grade hackney pony, 13 hands (may grow to 13.1 or 2), located in Maryland. Was in terrible shape when we picked her up but now flourishing nicely with her foster mom.

Serious love bug. Will make a wonderful kids riding pony with training or a wonderful driving pony. We have new pictures inside, just click the link above. She's turning into a a beautiful young lady.

Sheila has been adopted by Susan Hodges of Broadway, VA. A special thank you to adopter/foster mom Celia Rand (who trains babies for Iron Springs Farm) for doing such a great job with this baby.

Key to the Diary: 1995 TB gelding, 15.3 hands, trained in eventing, located in Spring City, PA and being placed from there. The bay pictures are the most recent. Sound for lower level eventing (has evented at prelim level) and dressage.

Tons of training in a nice package. no vices. Can bring blue on the flat or over fences.

KD has been adopted by Margie Averell of Boothwyn, PA

Avante's Revenge "Skynrd": 1986 TB gelding, 15.3 hands (measured), chestnut, trained in kow level dressage and done trail riding as well, located in Charlottesville, VA and being placed from there.

Skynrd is adopted by Sandra Harris of Afton, VA

Cards Till Dawn "Lady": 1985 registered TB mare, gray, 16 hands, she's had training and experience competing in dressage, jumping, eventing and as a lesson horse, forward so not a beginners horse but can be ridden by children with a good seat, no vices. Located in Hobbs, NM and being placed from there.

Lady is adopted by Erica Osterman of Hobbs, NM

Mic Mac Danny Boy, aka "Danny": 1998 registered standardbred gelding, 15 hands. Sound and has been riding a child for the past 3 years, just want to move on to jumping and they can't afford both horses, recommended for pleasure riding and driving, competitive trail, showing on the flat.. Likes people, does everything that is asked of him (loads, ties, cross ties, good with vet/farrier, clips, bathes, etc)

Well, he's here and what a cutie! We'll be taking riding pics of this boy soon . . . so far he's shown us a lovely trot and a great personality!

Danny has been adopted by Holly Wheeler of Burton, Ohio

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Shark's Shuttle aka Ramses: 1997 registered standardbred gelding, bay, 15.3 1/2 hands (measured), Beautiful, big, friendly boy. Sire is Cam's Card Shark and dam is Enchanted City. Riding pics coming soon. Sound for all professions, drives and being put under saddle now.

Wonderful beginner horse, will pack anyone around on the trail, calm, loving, talented boy.

Sharks Shuttle is adopted by the Willer family of Beaver, PA. Congratulations to a wonderful family.

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At a Boy Troy: '96 registered TB gelding, Dark Bay, 16.2 hands, located in Bridgewater, PA but coming to CSS soon, sound for all professions but recommended for 4-H/Pony Club, Cross Country, Low level dressage or jumping, upper level jumping, fox hunting, pleasure riding/hacking, local showing, endurance or competitive trail, contest horse or pony horse at the track

Check out Troy's video inside. You'll have an idea of what a great horse this is. This boy needs to be moved from his home in PA very soon. A wonderful horse looking for a chance and a good home.

Troy has been adopted by Holly Wheeler of Huntington Stables in Burton, Ohio

Brendel: 1994 registered Welsh pony gelding with wonderful breeding, 12.2 hands, grey, coming up on 2 years of professional training in hunters, many blue ribbons and show ring experience, rides and drives, sound for all professions, located outside of Cleveland, needs an experienced child rider Check out new riding pics inside! What a cutie!

Brendel has been adopted by Katie Murphy of Winston-Salem, NC. This is the Murphy's second SWAP horse. Congratulations on a wonderful selection.

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Imperial Sageman "Sage": 1999 registered TB gelding, dark bay, 16.1 hands (measured). Owner will release registration and wants to stay in touch! Recommended professions are: companion, low level jumping, hunter on the flat or over fences, pleasure riding, low level dressage, endurance riding, competitive trail riding.

The best looking horse in the barn, his pictures don't even begin to show his great looks. Fun, fun, fun boy. Huge personality... always saying "look at me, pet me, come see me, what's that in your pocket, I want to go, pick me." Can untie lead lines and unsnap double ended snaps. Smart, brave, curious, total fun. Young and going to make a great horse with tons of talent.

Bravo! Sage has been adopted by Judy Bartlett of Oxford, Ohio. This is Judy's first SWAP horse though her long time trainer, Laurie Guest has several SWAP horses so her daughter has ridden SWAP horses.

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Lovey Gurr, aka Lovey: 2001 registered standardbred filly, bay,16 hands (measured), Sound for all professions, gentle and friendly, likes people, no vices. Pacing bred but so young and spent very little time on the track that she could go either way at this point... w/t/c for showing and competing or a pacing/racking trail or show horse. Its your choice with just a bit of work.

Check out our new June riding pics! Lovey is quickly becoming the horse anyone can ride! What a love bug. This is grandma's and your kids horse but don't underestimate her talent, she will go with the more advanced riders but pack around the beginner.

Lovey has been adopted by Misty Thomas of Highlands, NC. Misty is coming tomorrow to pick another standardbred for her family... hmmmm I wonder who it will be??

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She's a Cad "Caddy": 1989 registered Thoroughbred mare, 15.2 hands, grey, located at CSS. Proven broodmare, good mother, produces a beautiful foal, sound for riding, turning into a really nice ride. Her biggest asset is she is beautiful, grey, flea bitten girl with a beautiful face and head, nice confirmation. Never raced.

This girl has come so far in her under saddle training. Wonderful mare. Check out the video and new riding pictures (just click the link above).

Caddy has been adopted by Angie Macy of Indianapolis, IN. She will be joining Rosie and 6 other SWAP horses at Angie's. They do everything from compete in Dressage to broodmare duties.

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A Votre Sante, aka "Vortray": 2001 registered STB gelding, bay, 15.1+ hh (measured), sound for all professions, just didn't make a race horse. Drives and rides. No vises, sweet calm boy.

The makings of a beginner horse, calm, sweet, sensible, experience riding and driving. Great family horse.

Vortray has been adopted by Misty Thomas of Highlands, NC. as a family horse for her, her husband and her two kids.

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Son of Sapphire "Skyler: 15 y/o gray TB gelding. 17 hands. Owner will
release registration and would like to stay in touch with adopter. Healthy and sound! Recommended professions are dressage and trail riding. Shown in dressage through 3rd level, took the 4th level, 1st test and scored in the mid 60's in Arizona. USDF All Breeds Horse of the Year through Thoroughbred Horses for Sport.

Love bug, really likes people, not hot at all, could ride a beginner as easy as a 4th level rider.

Perfect schoolmaster material! We don't get horses this trained and this talented but maybe a couple times a year. Where are all of our dressage riders and competitors? Don't miss this one.

Skylar has been adopted by Nancy Motyka of Blairstown, NJ. Congratulations Nancy, great choice and thank you for making the hopes of the coming winter much better. Nancy has donated two of her former dressage horses but this is her first time adopting. Bravo!!

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Seth: 1988 Warmblood stallion (dutch bred, not registered), bay, 15 hands (measured), trained and competed in childrens open jumper or open speed jumper, trained by olympic riders, sound for all professions and ridden consistently now, a child can handle and ride this horse, has fox hunted in a group as well, according to his past adopter he can jump 4 ' flat footed from a stand still, never been bred (doesn't really know he's a stallion)

Seth has been adopted by Carol Paramore from Apex, NC. for her daughter Caitlin. Seth will be castrated and then ridden and shown at her. This is the Paramore's first SWAP horse. What a wonderful home for Seth!!

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Rock Docter "Doc": '96 TB gelding, Dark Bay, 15.3 hands (measured), sound for all professions

Bravo, Rock Doctor has been adopted by Mark Gordon and family of Milan, MI. This is their second SWAP Horse. Thank you for giving this boy a wonderful home, Something he's been waiting on for some time now. Kudos'!!

Toby: 1986 rose grey Anglo-Arab (Arab x TB cross) gelding, 16 hands located in Knoxville, MD. Wonderful to ride, very friendly, loves attention, no vises, a beginner or child can handle on the ground. Trained in dressage but had EPM back in '99 and shows too much right hind weakness to compete in something that takes such strong hindquarters. Looking for a pleasure riding job, lead line or any fun job with kids or light riders. Fun boy to ride and be around.

Toby's previous adopter has decided to keep Toby. Just can't seem to say goodbye to this boy. Bravo!!

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Andrew: '88 TB, gelding, chestnut, 16. hands, returning to SWAP from the adoption fraud, loveable big lug, likes people and sound. Needs an adopter who is a good leader and that has confidence.

One of our supporters called Andrew a "greek god". What looks! His injury from the former fraud adopter is coming along so nicely. He's sound and we'll start riding him again soon. A horse that will love you forever, he makes an attachment with his human more like a dog would his human. Rocking chair canter and one of the best and smoothest rides you'll ever find.

Andrew has been adopted by his original donor Sara Kovarovics. She decided that she just missed him too much and had to have him back home. Good for her!

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Dusty: 1999 Buckskin gelding, 14.3 hands (measured), sound for all professions, located at CSS

Those of you who have passed by this boy would be kicking yourself if you came to meet him now. He's learned so much and he's growing up to be a fine young man. Still much smarter than every other horse in the barn so he takes a savvy adopter but what a ride, that on top of the great looks and build. One of the horses that people here can't figure out why people aren't fighting over him. He would max out anyone's "fun meter".

Dusty has been adopted by the Joe and Tammie Mullis of Marshville, NC. During their visit here they said that his online photos didn't do him justice and that they just had to try him out. After they both rode him, they knew that they had to take this boy home. Besides taking him out on the trails (which they have already done), Tammie will also be training Dusty as a trick horse. We're sure that he'll be doing tricks and delighting his new family for years to come!

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Barney: 2000 STB gelding, 15 hands (measured), bay, sound for all professions, just doesn't want to be a racehorse, started under saddle, will make wonderful gaited trail or show horse, paces and racks ... just needs some work to be consistent in all gaits. Sweet horse, loves attention, no vises.

Great horse, one of a kind. Big dog, easy to work around and ride. CALM and EASY. Another one that will pack your grandma and kids around but will show serious talent in w/t/c or gaited stuff with the experienced rider.

Barney has been adopted by Joe and Tammie Mullis of Marshville, NC. Barney and Dusty will be trail horses for this great husband-and-wife team!

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Curly: 1999 registered TB mare, dark bay, 15.2 hands (measured) sound for all professions. located at SWAP HQ, absolutely a love bug, sweet sweet horse, sensible and laid back. One of those rare finds.

Serious Love bug and looker. Put under saddle here and needs more training but very willing and learning so quickly. The big dog that you could love on all the time.

Curly has been adopted by Maria Ludwig of Millville, PA, as a lesson horse and broodmare. Maria doesn't mind putting the time into her to get her to the point of being able to do lessons. This is Maria's 3rd SWAP horse.

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Wallimar: 1996 TB gelding, bay, 15.3 hands, sound for all professions, located in TN and will be placed from there. Has tons of training under his belt and ready to move on to competition.

Oh, my gosh. What a great horse this guy has turned into. A sweetheart who loves to do things, loves to work and really likes people, no vices. Talent, looks and athletic ability and totally sound.

Wallimar has been adopted by Maria Ludwig of Millville, PA.

Doubtful Debt: '91 Thoroughbred gelding, 16.2 hands, located in VA. Coming back from an adopter who thinks he needs to be ridden more regularly than she is able to ride. When he came from the owner he was working 5 to 6 days per week at novice level eventing-schooling, has some training in cross country. Has shown at novice and can go on.

Serious lover, talent, athletic and looks to die for at a great age. Looking to compete, do schooling or show? This is your boy. No vices, does it all.

Debt has been adopted by Angela Ruiz of Viera, FL. Congratulations Angela on a wonderful selection!! This is Angela's first SWAP horse.

Lunar Princess Zara, aka "Luna": 1998 registered Anglo-Arab mare, chestnut, 15.2 hands, located in Williamsburg, VA, loves everyone, sound for all professions, has been primarily a pleasure mount, requires an experienced rider.

Luna has been adopted by Bonne McHenry of Mass. There is 'Bonne's second SWAP horse that she's adopted.

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Wishful "Ziggy": 1993 registered Paint gelding, 16.2 hands, sorrel with minimal color (hind sock, blaze, white patch on both sides of barrel), located in Virginia but coming to CSS. Sire is Great White Hope and Dam is Two Eyed Goldseeker, owner releasing papers for showing. Trained and competed in eventing but also recommended for low level dressage, first flight fox hunting, pleasure riding, hunt seat on the flat, hunt seat over fences, local showing, western pleasure, english pleasure, eventing or combined training.

Talent and well trained in one great package. An exceptional find.

Ziggy has been adopted by Anne Warner of Lewisburg, WV. This is Anne's 3rd SWAP horse.

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Peppy's Little Angel Heart, aka "Pip": 1994 registered QH gelding, chestnut, 15 hands (measured), by Little Angel Peppy, located at CSS, sound, healthy, 3 years of professional training in hunter/jumper and dressage, has even had some western training, no vices, serious love bug, wonderful horse.

Pip has been adopted by Charles and Holly McChesney of Claysville, PA.

Roberto's Amigo, aka "Henry": 1990 thoroughbred gelding, chestnut, 17 hands, sound for all professions but trained to jumpers to 3'6" and shown in equitation and hunters as well. Probably one of the few TB's this big that we would consider being as close to a beginners horse as any TB this size. Friendly, never bucks, always takes care of his rider. Recommended for lead line, pony club, low level dressage or jumping, pleasure riding, hunt seat on the flat or over fences, showing, lesson or school horse, english pleasure. A very rare find, coming to us for personal reasons that have nothing to do with the horse. Located at Hollidaysburg, PA but have a feeling this one will be adopted immediately. Doubt if we will see him here.

Henry has been adopted by Lind Sawyer of Virginia Beach, VA. This is Lind's second SWAP horse!!

Chanel: TB bay mare, 15 hands, estimated age of 15, tattoo unreadable, has been a hunter/jumper but can no longer jump, great for ring work, easy to handle and ride,, well trained can be ridden by advanced beginners and kids, perhaps some showing, and broodmare duties.

This is always good news, The former adopter can't seem to let Chanel go. She told us that Chanel has become part of her family and she just can't bear to part with her. Kuddo's to the adopters and families who just refuse to give up!!

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Rose's Star: 1993 registered Thoroughbred mare, 15.2 hands (measured), bay, sound and healthy, located at CSS, her papers are here as well. Proven broodmare, totally sound.

Bravo!! Rosie is pending adoption with Angie Macy of Indianapolis, IN. That will be Angie's 9th SWAP horse, the others are companions and dressage mounts.

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Hold Tight aka "HT": 2001 STB gelding, bay, 15.3 hands (measured), sound for all professions, trotter by breeding, perfect choice for pleasure driving or riding, dressage or professions requiring w/t/c with an exceptional trot.

HT has been adopted by Anne Kawski of Rochester, NY

Ocean Rise, aka "Ocean": 1991 TB gelding, 15.3 hands (measured by AHSA), AHSA number 4030719, gray, located in Jacksonville, FL. Top A show hunter, showed 1st - 2nd and regular hunter. Grand Champion Junior Hunter at Capital Challenge, Children's Hunter Champion at the National Horse Show. Sound but takes some maintenance to stay that way if competed. Needs to be competing at lower than national level and the big A level shows. Wonderful horse to work with and be around.

Ocean has been adopted by Emily Devey of Falcon Camp of Carrollton, Ohio

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Leona Marie: 1993 15.2 hands TB mare, grey. Professionally trained as a hunter/jumper. Owner is releasing her for jumping, novice eventing, low level dressage, fox hunting, pleasure riding, endurance, showing, breeding. Mare is healthy and sound.

Leonia Marie has been adopted by Emily Devey of Falcon Camp of Carrollton, Ohio

Val's Image, aka "Jelly Bean": 1989 registered TB mare, 16 hands, bay, proven broodmare, former hunter/jumper and fox hunter looking for a light pleasure job or broodmare position, very quiet, good with kids, no vises, proven broodmare, located in Lexington, KY but will be coming to CSS if not adopted before then. The optimum situation would be a broodmare job for this girl.

National Scooter: 1992 STB gelding, located in Shadyside, Ohio but coming to CSS, sound, drives and rides, some professional under saddle training.

Scooter has been adopted by Kristina Ickes of Brentwood, NH. This is their first SWAP horse.

Wherethemoneygoes "Money": '94 STB mare, bay, 16 hands, pacing bred, located in Rohrersville, MD but coming to CSS, a wonderful beginners horse or hubby horse for pleasure, pacing mare so would make an easy transition to gaited trail horse. Drives and rides.

Money is pending adoption with Joel Wing of Locust, NC. This is Joel's second SWAP horse, they adopted Hershey last year.

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Chavez: 1987 Mule gelding, grey and white, 13 hands (measured), nice to ride but like some mules he seems to have a mind of his own on the ground/in hand but yet, he's just getting to know us. HUGE personality, talks to everyone that comes up the drive way, especially school buses. Sound for pleasure riding. What a hoot, braes at everyone, fun little guy to ride.

Yea, our favorite little mule is pending adoption with the Conquest Family of Epsom, NH. This is the first SWAP equine friend that the Conquest family has adopted but they've been approved since 2001. Guess they were just waiting on this very special boy!!

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Herc's Big Boy: 1984 Appaloosa gelding, around 14.1 hands (measured), has done it all from cow penning, to trail riding with kids to search and rescue. Sound, great beginner, kid or family horse. Big Boy still needs about 200 lbs in weight but coming up quickly, recovered from an adopter that was starving him. Criminal charges are pending.

Big Boy is adopted by Jan Fredericks of Oak Hill, WV, this is Jan's second SWAP horse, she has former rescue horse and TB mare, Dee.

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Meg: 1990 Appaloosa or possibly a QH mare, 15 hands (measured), red roan, very pretty, proven broodmare. Needs a experienced handler and rider, not someone timid because Meg will 'take charge' if you let her, not bad just needs a confident rider. Meg still needs about 200 lbs in weight but coming up quickly, recovered from an adopter that was starving her. Criminal charges are pending.

Meg is has been adopted by with Jim, Necole, and Madison Clouse of Bradford, Ohio (this is their third SWAP horse, No Alibi "buddy" was their first and they are adopting Holly above).

Gyro's Pleasure, aka "Petey": 1987 registered TB mare, bay, 16.3 hands, former dressage, show jumping and event horse (won many championships and year end awards, competed thru 1st level dressage and jumped 5' courses) looking for a broodmare position, proven broodmare, wonderful temperament, likes everyone, located in Jemison, AL and will be placed from there.

Katrin Klemm of Jemison, AL (Petey's foster) has decided to go ahead and adopt her. Bravo!!

Copper: '90 TB x warmblood cross gelding, 17 hands, chestnut. Located with foster in Washington State. Copper was donated by the New Canaan Mounted Troop where he was a school horse. Recommended professions are: 4-H, pony club, low level dressage, fox hunting (hilltopper), pleasure riding, hunt seat on the flat, local showing, competitive trail riding, English pleasure.

Yea, Copper's adopter wants to try to keep him and we never want to move these horses if we can help it. So, let's hope for the best for them both.

Carey Lynn, aka "Skye": 1989 registered Percheron mare, dapple gray, 17 hands, owner releasing registration, professionally trained to ride and drive, beginner and child safe as long as they aren't intimidated by the size, no vises, sound, lovely personality, proven broodmare, located in Lexington, KY but will be coming to CSS in May if not adopted before then. Really needs to go up north somewhere because she has some breathing problems, not heaves but just some allergies. Should not go near the coast or down south.

Skye has been adopted by Tina Kocker of Bralow, Ohio. This is Tina's second horse and the farm where she keeps him has 3 of our horses.

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Country Lane: 2000 registered Standardbred gelding (trotter, son of Lindy Lane), 15.1 3/4 hands (measured), bay, sound for all professions just didn't want to be a harness racing horse, perfect manners, Wonderful horse, just going to get even better, rides and drives.

Country is adopted by Beth Smak of Smithfield, Virginia. This is Beth's first SWAP horse.

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Dawn's Pericles aka Coors: 2000 registered Rocky Mountain horse stallion (RMHA 2001007506), Chocolate/black with blaze, 14.3 1/2 hands (measured). Wonderful bloodlines with Majestic Princy (RMHA # 91006) and Zanna's Shara Chief (RMHA # 940474). Sound, healthy, sensible, wonderful breed known for its calm and willing temperament. This is our first RMH, another milestone (that makes 60 different breeds we've had in this program). One of a kind opportunity. Coors is now started under saddle and doing very well, has all the natural gaits of a Rocky Mountain Horse.

Coors has been adopted by joint adopters Andrea Vag of South Orange, NJ and Kurt Blodgett of Baltimore, MD. This is Kurt's 2nd SWAP horse, his first was Blackhawk, the black TWH horse stallion.

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Shangrila Kosmos aka "Monkey": 1994 registered Standardbred mare, bay, 15.2 + (measured) rides and drives, sweet girl, has experience with pleasure riding and pleasure driving, sound, trotting bred and would make a lovely gaited trail horse. Half sister to Kickboxer.

Monkey is pending adoption by Sally Droske of Versailles, KY. This is Sally's third SWAP horse, standardbred geldings Almore N and Burning Ground were adopted by Sally.

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Hollysbewitched "Holly": 1994 registered Standardbred mare, black, 15.2 hands (measured), sound, located at SWAP. Trail riding experience, rides and drives, sound, wonderful, lovely mare, can go either way at this point, a gaited trail or show horse or a w/t/c horse for competing. A pacer that trots and paces.

Holly has been adopted by Jim, Necole, and Madison Clouse of Bradford, Ohio (this is their second SWAP horse, No Alibi "buddy" was their first.

Monica Love: 1990 TB mare, 17 hands, bay, sound for anything on the flat or low level jumping (2' and below), located in Douglas, GA but coming to SWAP

Monica Love has been adopted by Katrin Klemm of Jemison, AL

American Destiny: 1992 Shire x TB cross mare, 17 hands, bay, registered with AWS, former eventing and dressage horse looking for a broodmare, pleasure or low level competition or schooling horse, located in Lexington, KY but will either need to go to new adopter before May 21st, coming to CSS after that.

Destiny has been adopted by Katrin Klemm of Jemison, AL

Benjamin: '86 American Saddlebred gelding, chestnut, 15.2 hands, sound and healthy, always had all health care kept up to date, never taken a lame step. Sweetheart of a horse that loves his job. Manners, Manners, Manners. The absolute best horse in hand. Rides and drives. Seasoned show horse but also trail rides.

Benjamin was adopted by Teresa Davis of PA

Fourth Story: 2000 STB mare, brown, approx. 15 hands, located at CSS, pacing bred. Sound for all jobs on the flat, being so young she could go either way at this point, anything requiring w/t/c or go the other way and make her a gaited trail horse. The adopters choice. Very pretty mare!!

Fourth Story and Ring Dem Bells has been adopted by the Pardun Family of Ohio

Sheila: (rescue) 2002 grade filly, about 14 hands, sound, ties and leads, pretty tri-colored girl, looks to be Quarter horse breeding.

Sheila was adopted by Celia Rand of Spring City, PA

Ivory Prestiage: 1991 Standardbred gelding, trotter, 16.3 hands (measured), brown (black with brown points), located at CSS, extensive trail experience, looking for a light pleasure job (guest horse or hubby horse).

Ivory was adopted by Cynthia Morris of Harrisville, WV

Network News "Azim": 1986 TB gelding, bay, 15.3 hands. Located in Aiken, SC with Foster Mom Lara looking for a pleasure riding job

Azim is adopted Jeff Havlin of Middlefield, Ohio

Regal Native: 1993 registered TB gelding, brown, 16.2 hands (measured) located at CSS, sound and professionally trained the last two years in dressage, doing 1st level work consistently. Will continue with 3 months of training here at CSS prior to being adopted. Will be available for adoption but will not go to adopter until the 3 months of training is completed (4/15/04).

Regal is adopted by Andrea Chisholm of Mount Morris, PA. Wonderful fit for this boy, couldn't ask for a better home. Bravo!!

Hodja: 1988 bay TB gelding, 17 hands, located at CSS, sound, trained in dressage, excellent hubby horse or great beginners horse for someone big or tall.

Hodja was adopted by Sue Miles of Brooksville, FL

Jack Frost, aka "Frosty":1985 registered Welsh pony, 12.2 hands, gray, located in Bloomfield, NY and will be placed from that location. Sound, healthy, has been a lesson pony in an eventing barn for the last 2 years but the facility is downsizing and they don't have that many small students, before that he had done costume classes, lead line and hunter classes.

Jack Frost was adopted by Renee Depietro of Lincoln, VT

Traveller: 1982 TWH/QH cross gelding. Red roan, 15 hands. Recommended for pleasure riding as a gaited trail horse. Bomb proof, very experienced. Looking for a rider at 150 lbs or below. being returned from the adoption fraud case
Traveller was adopted by Amy Payne of Sugar Grove, IL

Windsor's Dynasty: '85 STB gelding, pacing bred, bay, 15.3 hands (measured). Sound and beautiful! Rides and drives, located at CSS

Windsor was adopted by Kelly Geissler of Baldwin, WI

Independent Uprising, aka "Indy": 1999 registered Appendix D Trakehner mare, chestnut, 15.3 hands, located in Columbus, MI, will be placed from there. The owner is offering 250 mile delivery for free. Sire is Mercury Rising and Dam is Granny Up looking for a broodmare, pleasure riding or driving job, loves people and to work. Sorry no jumping!!

Indy was adopted by Renee DiPietro of Lincoln, VT

Art: 1998 Dutch/French warmblood cross gelding, gray, 17.3, donated by Olympic Silver Medalist Peter Leone, by the Grand Prix jumper Artos. Had a wash stall accident as a baby, has been sound but is restricted from any jumping and may never compete. Looking for a pleasure job for him in which he can be ridden regularily (according to the vets at New Bolton he will need regular exercise but he needs only fun stuff, not a working life) coming back to us from the fraud adoption recovery

Art was adopted by Patty Axtell of Stillwater, PA

Sukhoi: 2001 registered and branded Swedish Warmblood filly, dark bay, 15.1 hands located St. Clairsville, Ohio (sound and healthy)

Sukhoi was adopted by Mark Gordon of Milan, MI. Mark has trained horses for 20 years and is looking for something young for his daughter to move into.

Fools Rush In "Samson": 1993 Selle Francais x TB cross gelding, 17.1 hands, bay, returning to SWAP from adoption fraud case, barefoot, trained jumper, was jumping 3' with owner but was expected to be able to do more. Going to evaluate Samson when he arrives, believe he needs some time off but not sure how much at this point.

Samson has been adopted by Kathy McKinney of Houtzdale Pa for her son who is tall and has extensive experience.

Bria: 1994 Shire x TB cross mare, 16.3 hands, dark bay, located in Shelton, CT but coming to SWAP HQ the week of the 15th. Has been shown in schooling shows, trained in low level dressage, former hunter (sorry no more jumping). Looking for any job on the flat or broodmare duties.

Bria has been adopted by Carrie Tarte of Murrells Inlet, SC. Bria will be a pleasure mount for Carrie. Carrie was all ready to take care of things on Bria on Friday but SWAP needed time to review the application more and compare it to what the horse needs, so we took the weekend to review more of the details.

Badger's April Breeze "Kabuki": 1993 registered Pinto mare (black with white and bald face), 16.1 hands, big beautiful broodmare and former eventer looking for a broodmare's job, proven with several beautiful babies on the ground. Passes along her wonderful temperament, size and athletic ability. located at SWAP HQ returning from adoption fraud case

Well that was quick, Kabuki was adopted by one of our really good adopters, Alexis Bevevino of Confluence, PA. She promised the horses would never go anywhere and not come back either. Bravo. Now that is the type of adopter we want to have our horses.

Cutlass: 1985 Thoroughbred gelding, 16.1 hands, returning to CSS from the adoption fraud. I don't think the boy is 16.1 but I don't have his measurement in my file. I will put a stick on him as soon as he returns to us. I would say 16 hands at the most but I would think more like 15.2 or 3. Looking for a fun job (pleasure or light showing on the flat, nothing too serious, with a person that is experienced with TB's that has confidence and can be a good leader for him, prefer an adult woman for this guy).

Alexis Bevevino of Confluence, PA. adopted Cutlass. She said no worries he would be fat again in no time.

Rulz N Regulations, aka "Scooter": 1995 QH, Registered Paint gelding, 16.1 hands, bright chestnut, coming to CSS this week. Sound. Trained in low level dressage, started in jumping and has been trail ridden.

Scooter has been adopted by the transporter that was bringing him to us. He fell in love with Scooter and sat in my office (all day long) to get approved. Monte Hollingsworth (no relation) from McLoud, OK. Monte has already ridden Scooter twice and thinks he's wanted to be a "western pony" all along. That is our second transporter who has adopted, both with lovely farms (that we know they own).

Joffree: '85 Swedish Warmblood gelding, 15.2 1/4 hands (measured), sound, located at CSS

Alexis Bevevino of Confluence, PA. adopted Joffree today. When she walked out with Joffree and Cutlass they left with all our hearts. Absolutely love this boy, so glad he has a wonderful home for life.

Nuggett Bill: 1981 QH gelding, 14 hands (measured), sound and healthy, being ridden and shown every weekend by beginners and kids. In great shape, does not look or act his age at all, located at CSS.

Nuggett Bill was adopted by Ann and Carl Niles of Nineveh, NY

Boomer: 1986 Appaloosa gelding, grey, 15 hands (measured), sound, former lesson horse, also done extensive trail riding, a beginner and child can ride, owner calls him bomb proof, ridden consistently, located at CSS, looking for a family home for this boy, no more working.

Boomer was adopted by Sherry and Eugene Roberts of Fairmont, WV and left for his new home today.

She's a Cad "Caddy": 1989 Thoroughbred mare, 15.2 hands, grey, located at CSS.

Caddy was adopted by Sal Bomdardiere and Jamie Everett of Westover, WV (adoption complete, boarding at CSS until Jamie starts at SIU for her Equine Education)

Morph: 2001 registered STB gelding, trotting bred, bay, 16+ hh (measured), sound for all professions, just not going to make a race horse, drives now, putting under saddle now.

Morph was adopted by Sarah Larson of Hoytville, Ohio

A Votre Sante: 2001 registered STB gelding, pacing bred but also trots, bay, 15.1+ hh (measured), sound for all professions, just not going to make a race horse. Drives now, will put under saddle upon arrival.

Votre was adopted by Sal Bomdardiere and Jamie Everett of Westover, WV (adoption complete, boarding at CSS until Jamie starts at SIU for her Equine Education)

The Rock Rocks: 2001 Standardbred gelding, trotter, 16.1 hands (measured), bay located at currently located at CSS, sound for all professions

Rock was adopted by Lori and Cliff Harding of Newton Falls, Ohio before the start of the adoption auction. Guess they didn't want to miss out on their favorite. :) Congratulations!! They've put Rock into 2 months of training with Paula and plan to send their daughter down to spend a week with us in training with Rock. This is really the way to best prepare the horse for its new job and home. Bravo!!

Mocha: 1998 STB mare, Bay, 14 hands (measured), sound for all professions, located at CSS. Great beginners and child's horse, sweet, game for anything. Has had tons of riding, also drives.

Mocha by adopted by Ann and Carl Niles of Nineveh, NY

Benjamin: estimated foaled between 1982 and 1986 Saddlebred gelding, sound, 15.2 hands (measured), chestnut, located at CSS

Benjamin was adopted by Sarah Frederick of Winston-Salem, NC

Bec's Orion: 1997 Assateague pony gelding, 12 hands (measured), chestnut, sound, healthy, just finished 3 months of professional training, located at CSS.

This is a first, Olympic dressage rider (1988 Olympics) Heidi Erickson is adopting Bec for her nieces, its pending now but should be finalized soon. Check out Heidi's web, very impressive: heidi's webpage Our little round "redhead" should have fun with all those big warmbloods and all the attention. Great home!! About now we all wish we could go to Florida with him.

ILF Apache Fire "Raji": 1988 Arab gelding, 15 hands, bay, sound but looking for a easy job like lead line for a light rider or driving, or in hand classes in showing (beautiful movement, just has an old back injury that prevents him from carry much weight). Striking good looks. The owner says he's almost human. Located in Stephens City, VA coming to CSS in March to learn to drive.

Bravo!! A neighbors of Raji's has offered to keep him for his owner so she doesn't have to find him a home. That is great news!!.

Simply Magic: 1995 Irish Draught, bay 16.1 hands, located in Millbrook, NY, sound, trained in dressage and jumping.

Magic has been adopted by his facility manager, Mary Cookingham of Coole ParK Farm in Red Hook, NY. This is great news, he doesn't even have to be moved.

Belle: 1984 TB mare, 16 hands, gray, trained, rides beginners, no vises, wonderful horse, needs to be moved further north and looking for a home in New England or one of the very northern states, located at CSS.

Belle has been adopted by Renee DiPietro of Hinesburg, VT for her girls to ride. Bravo, she has a home where she can live a normal life with that leg.

Miss Priss, aka "Melody": 1993 Appendix Quarter Horse mare, 15 hands, bay, ridden and jumped kids to 2', done small schooling shows. Professionally trained. Has done fox hunting and polo. Great manners and no vises. Sounds like a very nice little mare, pictures coming very soon.

Miss Priss has been adopted by Jim and Mary Grove of Charlottesville, VA. This is their second SWAP horse. Congratulations!!

Tropic Knight: 1994 STB gelding, 15.2 hands, bay, sound, extensive trail riding experience the last 3 years with a beginner family, taken everywhere, even ridden in parades. Don't miss this one.

Knighty was adopted by Dennis and Sandy Dent of Hartville, Ohio for their daughter Megan. Congratulations and welcome to the Second Wind Family!!

Silas: 1999 Quarterhorse x draft cross (grade), 15 hands (measured), Sorrel with Flaxen mane and tail, located at CSS

Silas has been adopted by Rich and Maureen Kinney of Picayuni, MS.

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