The horses listed below along with all our adoptable horses are all in need of sponsors while they are waiting for places to call their "forever homes"...if you or someone you love is interested in the monthly sponsorship or potential adoption of one of our "kids," please contact E.P.O.N.A. via email: [email protected]
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Name: BuddyBuddy has beautiful blue eyes and is such a sweetie. You would hardly know he is deaf. He arrived here with his girlfriend, Jazz. He has been her pasture pal and companion. If possible we would like to find a home where they can stay together. Otherwise, Buddy would make an excellent companion animal. He needs a friend!
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Name: ChanceChance came to E.P.O.N.A. after he broke his leg in a fall on the ice in a freak winter accident. During his recovery his cast broke and the leg healed incorrectly leaving it permanently crooked at the knee.
Many horses with Chance's injuries don't get a second chance. Against all odds Chance has not only survived, but thrives with a zest for life. His can do attitude that makes you realize that there is still joy and happiness to be found even after life has dealt you a raw deal. Won�t you give him another chance?
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Name: DaisyDaisy loves to be ridden either English or Western, with or without a bit, in the ring or on trails. In fact, she�s perfect for an intermediate rider who wants a gentle companion. She�s the perfect horse for the right person. Do you want a truly loving horse? Daisy is so easy going; she gets along with everyone including other horses, people, and children.
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Name: GingerGinger loves people and other horses. She is truly a gem. She�s very expressive, and tells you exactly what she needs. In fact, she�s also a great listener! Ginger is gentle, loves to be handled, groomed, and loved. Won�t you bring Ginger home to your farm?
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Name: IcemanYou won�t meet anyone braver than Iceman! Iceman once had a career as a high ranking jumper and eventor. In fact, he is the grandson to the famous, Northern Dancer. He was rescued by EPONA in partnership with NH Equine Humane Association as a victim of neglect. By the time he arrived at EPONA, it was determined that he suffered from Uveitis, or Moon Blindness, and had completely lost vision in one eye. Due to the inflammation from the disease, the veterinarian determined that both eyes should be removed. Now completely blind, Iceman enjoys daily romps in EPONA's largest paddock with his seeing-eye horse and best friend, Lucky.
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Name: JazzJazz is a lovely mare and has had some professional training in the ring. She�s also been ridden on trails and has even been to the beach! Jazz is athletic and requires an intermediate/advanced rider. Jazz is a trainer�s dream because she has great potential!
She arrived at EPONA with her �boyfriend� Buddy, the miniature chestnut/paint horse. Jazz can go it alone, or ideally, would love to find a home where she can stay with her buddy! Don�t you have room in your heart to keep these two together?
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Name: JoyJoy was rescued by the State of New Hampshire Veterinarian's Office and brought to EPONA severely malnourished. In fact, this poor baby was so malnourished that she collapsed and spent two weeks on IV Fluids. You could count every rib! Her blood analysis showed a Vitamin E deficiently, clearly from not getting proper nourishment. She�s luck to be alive today.
Joy has responded well to good nutrition, supplements of vitamin E, and lots of TLC. She has gained all the weight back and is doing well. Joy cannot be ridden but is a wonderful stable friend and would love to come home to your barn!
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Name: LatelyLately, grandson of the famous Northern Dancer, was brought to EPONA by the EPONA courtesy of the Exceller Fund, a Lexington, Kentucky based non-profit horse rescue for racing thoroughbreds destined for slaughter. Lately was a former racer at Rockingham Park, Suffolk Downs, and Woodbine in Toronto Canada where is famous grandfather hails from.
He came to EPONA with a fractured sesamoid and was treated at the local emergency veterinary clinic. Still a thoroughbred through-and-through, Lately is spirited and should be handled with care. Due to his severe leg injury, Lately cannot be ridden, but would make a great companion horse or barnyard friend. He�s beautiful!
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Name: LuckyLucky has earned his name! He started off as an Amish carriage horse and was �retired� to the slaughter pen. Then he survived a barn fire! What a life this guy has had, more lives than a cat!
Due to a tough life, Lucky has a severe case of strangles. Although he has recovered, he is afflicted by a degenerative stifle disorder making him very frail. He loyally and willingly serves as a seeing-eye horse for Iceman. In fact, he spent many days at the horse hospital with Iceman in the recovery room, just keeping him company and resting his head on Iceman�s back for company.
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Name: MamaMama is a beautiful thoroughbred, is very good natured and an easy keeper. Finally she�s been able to retire after spending her career racing on the track. Due to medical reasons, she cannot be ridden, but could be broken for driving. Her favorite activity is playing in the pasture with her friends. Mama is a barn favorite, eager to greet visitors and make new friends. She needs someone to love her back and take care of her.
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Name: Unexpected MiracleUnexpected Miracle (Miracle) was rescued and brought to EPONA courtesy of the Exceller Fund, a Lexington, Kentucky based non-profit horse rescue for racing thoroughbreds destined for slaughter.
Miracle is beautiful, gentle and elegant. As a retired racer, he enjoys rolling in the grass in his paddock and running freely with the wind. A bit spoiled now, he has developed a refined taste for ginger snaps and sugar cookies! Miracle has arthritis in both front legs and therefore cannot be ridden. When not eating gourmet snacks, he spends his afternoons leisurely grazing in the paddock with his pasture buddies. Don�t you need an unexpected miracle?
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Name: PrizePrize raced at Rockingham Park in Salem, NH, until the injury to his left front ankle left him unsound. He is a classic looking thoroughbred, is easy to handle, and can be turned out alone or as part of a group. He would make an ideal companion horse. Prize is mildly arthritic but is very comfortable when turned out in his paddock with his pasture mates. He thrives on attention and would make an excellent new pasture or barn friend.
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Name: Salvador (Sal)Salvador (Sal) was rescued from neglect by New Hampshire Equine Humane Association and placed in EPONA�s stewardship. "Sal" couldn�t be gentler to handle and loves affection. Though appearing to be physically sound, his medical exam revealed that he has a progressive heart condition and shouldn�t be ridden. Sal is enjoying his retirement and would love to have a forever home.
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