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ASPCA Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Week: Trip Sevens (Ace)

Horse Illustrated — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:00:16 +0000

Welcome to Horse Illustrated’s weekly installment of the Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Week, offered in partnership with the ASPCA’s Right Horse program. This week’s adoptable horse is Trip Sevens (Ace)! Check back weekly for a new featured horse so you can find your Right Horse.

Photo courtesy February Star Sanctuary

Adoptable Horse: Trip Sevens (Ace), a 5-year-old, 16.0hh Thoroughbred gelding
Organization: February Star Sanctuary, Knoxville, Md.

Get to Know Adoptable Horse Trip Sevens (Ace)

Who doesn’t love a gorgeous gray? Trip Sevens, known around the barn as Ace, is a 5-year-old, off-track Thoroughbred that came to February Star Sanctuary from Aftercare Charles Town.

Ace is as sweet as he is handsome. He loves being around people, is a big fan of getting attention and affection, and is both calm and curious — he’ll probably be the first to greet you at the barn. Being the softy that he is, he can get spooked, so February Star thinks he’ll be best with an experienced, confident adopter who can help him learn groundwork and manners. He’s in the process of healing from an injury that will take about one year to properly heal, so at this time, he’s available as a companion horse. February Star does believe that with patience and correct management, he could eventually be a light trail rider.

Contact February Star Sanctuary today about ASPCA Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Week, Trip Sevens (Ace)!

Photo courtesy February Star Sanctuary

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ASPCA Right Horse is the online adoption platform of The Right Horse Initiative, a collection of equine industry and welfare professionals and advocates working together to improve the lives of horses in transition. A program of the ASPCA, their goal is to massively increase horse adoption in the United States. To find more adoptable horses and foster horses, visit www.myrighthorse.org. To learn more about The Right Horse, a program of the ASPCA, visit www.aspcarighthorse.org.

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ASPCA Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Week: Mochi

Horse Illustrated — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 11:00:02 +0000

Welcome to Horse Illustrated’s weekly installment of the Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Week, offered in partnership with the ASPCA’s Right Horse program. This week’s adoptable horse is Mochi! Check back weekly for a new featured horse so you can find your Right Horse.

Photo courtesy Days End Farm Horse Rescue

Adoptable Horse: Mochi, an 8-year-old, 16.0hh Thoroughbred gelding
Organization: Days End Farm Horse Rescue, Woodbine, Md.

Get to Know Adoptable Horse Mochi

It’s time for Mochi to shine!

He’s a classic, distinguished-looking young Thoroughbred gelding who enjoys the process of learning new things, whether that is a new groundwork exercise or picking up a new trick.

He is the happiest when he is hanging out with his people receiving words of affirmation, snuggles and scratches.

Mochi was a part of a large seizure in Jefferson County, W.Va. in 2024. He had a body condition score of 1 — what a glow-up and transformation he went through both physically and mentally!

Upon further investigation with DEFHR’s vet, it was recommended that Mochi be adopted out as a non-riding horse due to some mild neurologic deficits. It is hard to even tell as he is a lovely mover and enjoys doing roundpen work (walk/trot/canter), as well as in-hand work. It is most noticeable during farrier visits where he is anxious about his hind feet being handled for long periods of time. DEFHR staff and trainer have put a lot of time into helping him be more prepared for the farrier and he has come a long way but he will need a farrier that understands that he may need more frequent breaks.

Mochi is a lovebug who loves being the center of attention — come meet him today!

Contact Days End Farm Horse Rescue today about ASPCA Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Week, Mochi!

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ASPCA Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Week: Mystic

Horse Illustrated — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:00:34 +0000

Welcome to Horse Illustrated’s weekly installment of the Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Week, offered in partnership with the ASPCA’s Right Horse program. This week’s adoptable horse is Mystic! Check back weekly for a new featured horse so you can find your Right Horse.

Photo courtesy Happy Trails Farm Animal Sanctuary

Adoptable Horse: Mystic, an 18-year-old, 15.1hh Standardbred mare
Organization: Happy Trails Farm Animal Sanctuary, Ravenna, Ohio

Get to Know Adoptable Horse Mystic

Meet Mystic!

This beautiful lady has nothing holding her back. She is already becoming so friendly, is full of spunk, and an all-around excellent equine friend. She gets along with anyone she’s in the pasture with and enjoys spending her time getting loved on or eating with said friends.

Mystic has a history of being Amish. Under saddle, Mystic will tack up quietly, but can be wiggly if things move too fast. This gal does have a little more pep to her step. She enjoys having a light job and something to do throughout the day.

If you’re looking for an occasional ride or two around the pasture per week, Mystic may just be the right fit.

Contact Happy Trails Farm Animal Sanctuary today about ASPCA Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Week, Mystic!

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ASPCA Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Week: Windsor

Horse Illustrated — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:00:19 +0000

Welcome to Horse Illustrated’s weekly installment of the Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Week, offered in partnership with the ASPCA’s Right Horse program. This week’s adoptable horse is Windsor! Check back weekly for a new featured horse so you can find your Right Horse.

Photo courtesy Days End Farm Horse Rescue

Adoptable Horse: Windsor, a 30-year-old, 16.1hh Thoroughbred gelding
Organization: Days End Farm Horse Rescue, Woodbine, Md.

Get to Know Adoptable Horse Windsor

Windsor is the very definition of a kind-hearted gentleman. With a quiet grace and a soft spirit, this senior Thoroughbred is looking for one last, loving home where he can enjoy his golden years surrounded by care and comfort.

Once upon a time, Windsor was a racehorse, his career hinted at only by the faint trace of a lip tattoo, now unreadable—a subtle reminder of a past life long before microchipping OTTB’s became standard. Whatever his early days held, they’re far behind him now. His story with Days End Farm Horse Rescue began in 2017, when he arrived at DEFHR as part of a severe neglect case. Despite the odds, Windsor made a remarkable recovery. His resilience and gentle demeanor won hearts, and he eventually went on to be adopted and cherished as a children’s horse.

Unfortunately, due to unforeseen life changes, Windsor’s adopter had to make the difficult decision to return him to DEFHR last year. True to his nature, Windsor has adjusted with quiet dignity, slipping back into the daily rhythm of life at the farm. But while he’s content there, DEFHR knows that what he truly deserves is a peaceful forever home of his own.

Windsor is estimated to be close to 30 years old. At his age, he is no longer able to eat long-stemmed hay or grass. As a result, he thrives on an all-palatable (mash) diet, fed four times daily—something his future family will need to be mindful of, but management can look a little different at each facility dependent on the barn set-up. Windsor is currently living out 24/7 with a large herd of geldings.

Windsor is full of quiet life and affection. He is often found playing around with the young horses in his field and running around! He’s sound, barefoot, easy to handle, and incredibly well-mannered on the ground. His presence is calm and reassuring, and he truly loves human connection. There’s a peaceful wisdom in his eyes, and time spent with him is time spent in good company.

Windsor has given his all throughout his life—to people, to children, to recovery. Now it’s his turn to receive. If you have the space in your heart and home to offer him the loving retirement he so deeply deserves, please fill out a Horse Interest Form and help DEFHR write the next (and best) chapter of Windsor’s story.

Contact Days End Farm Horse Rescue today about ASPCA Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Week, Windsor!

Photo courtesy Days End Farm Horse Rescue

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ASPCA Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Week: Jimmy Lloyd

Horse Illustrated — Wed, 27 May 2026 11:00:54 +0000

Welcome to Horse Illustrated’s weekly installment of the Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Week, offered in partnership with the ASPCA’s Right Horse program. This week’s adoptable horse is Jimmy Lloyd! Check back weekly for a new featured horse so you can find your Right Horse.

Photo courtesy West Virginia Horse Network

Adoptable Horse: Jimmy Lloyd, a 15-year-old, 13.2hh pony gelding
Organization: West Virginia Horse Network, Charleston, W.Va.

Get to Know Adoptable Horse Jimmy Lloyd

If you love that special “complicated” type of horse and want to develop your own horsemanship, Jimmy needs you as much as you need him. We hope that you will give him a chance.

They say that it is the toughest horses that make us better. Are you the type of horse lover who thrives on that feeling of having a special connection, a breakthrough or a “secret language” with your horse? Do you love a challenge and enjoy solving the riddle of how to communicate with a horse? Well, if you said yes, please meet Jimmy Lloyd.

Jimmy is a different kind of guy, but not mean at all. He’s not necessarily even scared. He just demands a close and trusted connection with humans before he’ll trust them to be the leader. This home absolutely does exist and we know there are adopters out there who will appreciate and celebrate that feeling of accomplishment that comes from befriending this special little gelding.

Jimmy is an excellent pasture pal for other horses. He doesn’t mind being groomed. He’s always open to learning new things as long as you have the knowledge to teach him. If you love groundwork training, maybe the two of you could help each other grow.

Jimmy has recently developed early signs of degenerative suspensory ligament desmitis (DSLD). For this reason he will need to go to a home with relatively flat and even pastures. His adopter will need to be willing to provide daily Equioxx and supplement Vitamin E as needed.

Jimmy is located in Greenbrier County, WV.

Contact West Virginia Horse Network today about ASPCA Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Week, Jimmy Lloyd!

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ASPCA Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Week: Rolex

Horse Illustrated — Thu, 21 May 2026 11:00:30 +0000

Welcome to Horse Illustrated’s weekly installment of the Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Week, offered in partnership with the ASPCA’s Right Horse program. This week’s adoptable horse is Rolex! Check back weekly for a new featured horse so you can find your Right Horse.

Photo courtesy Humane Society of North Texas

Adoptable Horse: Rolex, a 25-year-old, 14.1hh American Quarter Horse gelding
Organization: Humane Society of North Texas, Fort Worth, Texas

Get to Know Adoptable Horse Rolex

Meet Rolex! This stoic Quarter Horse gelding is a big softie and just wants someone to love. He will follow you around the pasture and be your best friend. He gets along great with any new pasture mates. Rolex would be a perfect companion for a beginner horse owner wanting to learn how to care for these amazing animals.

Rolex has wonderful ground manners for the vet and farrier. He has shoes on his front feet to keep him comfortable from a mild case of ringbone.

Rolex stands at approximately 14.1 hands tall. He is up-to-date on shots, Coggins, dental care, farrier work, and is microchipped. Age is an estimate.

If you’d like to adopt ASPCA Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Week Rolex, please fill out an interest in adoption form on HSNT’s website to learn more and schedule an appointment here.

Photo courtesy Humane Society of North Texas

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ASPCA Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Week: Arthur

Horse Illustrated — Wed, 13 May 2026 11:00:10 +0000

Welcome to Horse Illustrated’s weekly installment of the Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Week, offered in partnership with the ASPCA’s Right Horse program. This week’s adoptable horse is Arthur! Check back weekly for a new featured horse so you can find your Right Horse.

Photo courtesy Second Stride/Gwen Davis

Adoptable Horse: Arthur, a 2-year-old, 14.0hh Thoroughbred gelding
Organization: Second Stride, Prospect, Ky.

Get to Know Adoptable Horse Arthur

Arthur is a 2-year-old unraced, unregistered Thoroughbred gelding by Tacitus (Tapit) and out of Glorified (Honour and Glory).

This young guy is only 14 hands high, but he is growing every day. He cannot be started under saddle until he is at least 2.5 years old, which he will reach December 2026, as he has a misalignment in his right hock (Second Stride has X-rays). Arthur is currently sound but needs to be allowed to develop before being started under saddle. He should be sound for trails and possibly flatwork.

Arthur is an intelligent and curious horse who bonds closely with his daily handlers. He is walking well on a lead rope and is respectful of his surroundings and people. He loves being groomed with a soft curry, stands quietly to have his blanket put on, and is easy to halter. He gets his feet picked daily and is working on standing quietly for the farrier. He will need practice with flay spray and baths.

Arthur enjoys pasture time and is the leader of his herd. Second Stride hasn’t noticed any vices.

Arthur is brave when away from the barn. He bravely hand walks through the farm and attached wooded area with courage. He stops to check things out but boldly continues forward. He is a very kind gelding who trusts his handlers and enjoys being around them.

Arthur’s adopter must be experienced with young horses and must commit to waiting until he is at least 2.5 years of age before starting him under saddle.

Contact Second Stride today about ASPCA Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Week, Arthur!

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ASPCA Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Week: Stella

Horse Illustrated — Tue, 05 May 2026 11:00:35 +0000

Welcome to Horse Illustrated’s weekly installment of the Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Week, offered in partnership with the ASPCA’s Right Horse program. This week’s adoptable horse is Stella! Check back weekly for a new featured horse so you can find your Right Horse.

Photo courtesy Mountain Shadows Equine Revival

Adoptable Horse: Stella, a 4-year-old, 13.1hh grade mare
Organization: Mountain Shadows Equine Revival, Laramie, Wyo.

Get to Know Adoptable Horse Stella

Stella is a young, sweet-natured mare with a kind disposition and a bright future ahead of her. Though smaller in size, she has an excellent work ethic, an extremely solid mental foundation and a willing attitude. She has a solid foundation in groundwork, stands politely for the mounting block, and has recently begun her under-saddle education and has taken her first few rides wonderfully—remaining calm, willing, and showing no bucking or resistance while remaining soft, forward, and attentive to her rider. She has just ridden at a walk and trot, and recently completed her first ride outside the round pen.

She is very solid when it comes to desensitization and takes new experiences in stride, making her a pleasure to work with on the ground and under saddle. Stella is eager to learn and shows a genuine desire to please, responding well to guidance and consistent handling.

Her sweet personality has quickly made her a favorite among the rescue’s volunteers, and she enjoys human interaction and attention. With continued training, Stella has the potential to develop into a reliable and enjoyable partner for a variety of disciplines.

Stella would do best in a home that is ready to continue her education at a steady, positive pace. She is an excellent candidate for someone looking for a young horse to grow with and build a strong, trusting partnership.

Contact Mountain Shadows Equine Revival today about ASPCA Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Week, Stella!

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ASPCA Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Week: Remi

Horse Illustrated — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:00:29 +0000

Welcome to Horse Illustrated’s weekly installment of the Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Week, offered in partnership with the ASPCA’s Right Horse program. This week’s adoptable horse is Remi! Check back weekly for a new featured horse so you can find your Right Horse.

Photo courtesy Wild at Heart Horse Rescue

Adoptable Horse: Remi, a 16-year-old, 15.2hh American Quarter Horse/Thoroughbred- cross mare
Organization: Wild at Heart Horse Rescue, Lancaster, Calif.

Get to Know Adoptable Horse Remi

Meet Remi – your next project with a heart of gold.

Remi is a 2010 Quarter Horse/Thoroughbred cross mare who’s ready for her next big adventure! She’s completed Wild at Heart’s groundwork training and has just been started under saddle, showing a smart, willing attitude every step of the way.

Currently being introduced to a rider, Remi is progressing beautifully and proving that she’s eager to learn and ready for guidance. If you’re looking for a horse to finish off and make your own, Remi is your girl — full of potential and ready to shine in the right hands.

Clever, willing, and full of heart, Remi is waiting for someone ready to invest in a partnership that will pay off in confidence, trust, and fun. Could you be the one to help Remi reach her full potential?

Contact Wild at Heart Horse Rescue today about ASPCA Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Week, Remi!

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ASPCA Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Week: Lil Bit Sideways

Horse Illustrated — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:00:29 +0000

Welcome to Horse Illustrated’s weekly installment of the Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Week, offered in partnership with the ASPCA’s Right Horse program. This week’s adoptable horse is Lil Bit Sideways! Check back weekly for a new featured horse so you can find your Right Horse.

Photo courtesy Hidden Acres Rescue for Thoroughbreds

Adoptable Horse: Lil Bit Sideways, a 5-year-old, 16.0hh Thoroughbred gelding
Organization: Hidden Acres Rescue for Thoroughbreds, Cocoa, Fla.

Get to Know Adoptable Horse Lil Bit Sideways

Lil Bit Sideways is a 5-year-old off-the-track Thoroughbred who raced nine times. “Sideways” is the best cuddle bug you will ever meet and has the smoothest gaits you will ever feel. He stands on crossties, stands for the farrier, grooming, tacking, etc. He also loads great on the trailer and loves to work and make you happy.

Contact Hidden Acres Rescue for Thoroughbreds today about ASPCA Right Horse Adoptable Horse of the Week, Lil Bit Sideways!

Photo courtesy Hidden Acres Rescue for Thoroughbreds

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