Montana
Rescued gelding, Date of birth: April 21, 2011

Montana came to Rainbow Meadows with his dam, Mini Me, when she was returned by her adopters in 2011. Montana is a fun young miniature/pony cross that will bring much joy to his new forever home!

Midget

Rescued mare, Year of birth: Approx. 2004

As a yearling pony, Midget came to Rainbow Meadows in December 2005. Born with limited vision, Midget was taken to a killer sale in November of 2005. There she was spotted by a loving and concerned family who rescued her from certain death. When her owners discovered that she was partially blind, they chose to give her to Rainbow Meadows. Midget does not realize she is visually impaired and rules the roost with the confidence of a horse ten times her size.

Palomita

Rescued mare, Year of birth: Approx. 1989

Palomita suffers from moon blindness. For nearly all of her life, she served as a registered Paso Fino brood mare. But when she was no longer sound to produce foals, Palomita’s owners arranged for her to be euthanized. Instead, she was welcomed to Rainbow Meadows. While she is a rather sensitive animal, Palomita can still be ridden and offers her rider a smooth Paso Fino gait. Palomita joins Midget in their new forever home.

Rio
Rescued gelding, Year of birth: Approx. 2003

Seized in July 2010 by the Coffey County Sheriff, Rio was among 80+ horses, donkeys and mules removed from a Waverly, KS residence. All of the animals were malnourished - some severely emaciated due to lack of adequate nutrition - and suffered from a number of maladies, including parasitism, inadequate hoof care, rain rot, scratches and other issues. Rainbow Meadows was involved in the coordination of a placement process which found new, forever homes, for all of the equines and accepted responsibility for four of the horses, including Rio. Rio has now gone on to his forever home.

Strawberry
Rescued mare, Year of birth: 2001

Strawberry originally came to Rainbow Meadows in 2008 as one of the "Lucky 19+4." The "Lucky 19+4" included 19 horses, donkeys, miniature mules and miniature horses (four of which were pregnant) that were seized along with llamas, dogs, sheep, goats, cats, cattle, turkeys, chickens and prairie dogs in one of Kansas's largest cases of animal cruelty. Strawberry was adopted with her colt, Freedom, in February 2009. However, in May 2011, the adopters chose to return the ponies to Rainbow Meadows due to personal reasons. During her adoption Strawberry was used as a riding pony for their young grandson, and will make a great partner to her new adoptive family!

Freedom
Rescued gelding, Date of birth: June 5, 2008

Freedom was born at Rainbow Meadows to Strawberry in 2008, one of the "Lucky 19+4." Freedom was adopted with Strawberry in February 2009. However, in May 2011, the adopters chose to return the ponies to Rainbow Meadows due to personal reasons. During his adoption, Freedom was allowed to grow up into the handsome and gentle boy that he is. He will be a wonderful addition to his new adoptive home.

A Lexus (a.k.a. Lexi)

Rescued mare, Year of birth: Approx. 1985

Rescued from Alberta, Canada in 2004, Lexi spent many years on the Premarin lines where she was used in the production of the hormone, estrogen. This process required that she be kept 24 hours a day in a three-foot tie stall for seven months out of each year. When she arrived, Lexi was extremely thin, frightened and pregnant. Through the years, she has gained greater trust in humans and lived out her days at Rainbow Meadows. Her foal, Indigo Rain (a.k.a. Indi), is now a healthy and curious mare in the ranch’s herd. Lexi will go on to serve as a companion horse in her new forever home.

Luckyman
Rescued gelding, Year of birth: Approx. 2000

Daisy
Rescued mare, Year of birth: Approx. 2002

Ladybug
Rescued mare, Year of birth: Approx. 1991

Ladybug has "been there, done that." Carrying her owner and then his granddaughter to multiple awards in roping and 4-H speed events, this spunky little mare proved herself to have a heart of gold. Blinded in one eye in 2007, she continued to carry her riders to successful results until semi-retired in 2009. More recently, around 2010, Ladybug lost sight in her second eye. However, her energy and zest for life remained, and she was adopted by a wonderful couple to serve as a companion horse at her new forever home. 

Lois
Rescued mare, Year of birth: Approx. 1988

Seized in July 2010 by the Coffey County Sheriff, Lois was among 80+ horses, donkeys and mules removed from a Waverly, KS residence where they had been severely neglected. Rainbow Meadows brought Lois for rehabilitation and was later adopted. Unfortunately, due to personal reasons, the adopters had to return Lois to the rescue. She has now found a new forever home.

Clyde
Rescued gelding, Year of birth: Approx. 1991

Saved from a trip to the local sale barn in central Kansas, Clyde has been the resident 'guest horse' for the ranch owner who rescued him from a probable trip to Mexico. He spent the majority of his previous years as a working ranch horse and deserves some easy years as a recreational trail horse. His owner asked that Rainbow Meadows become Clyde's advocate and find him a new home, which he now has!

Saffron
Rescued mare, Year of birth: Approx. 2004

Saffron arrived with three others - Sage, Zatar and Cayenne (the "Spice Gang"). The owner had abandoned them on a small 4-acre pasture in Chautauqua County, Kansas in March of 2009. The grass was quickly overgrazed but warm weather and frequent rains prevented the horses from dying of starvation. With the arrival of autumn, they began to lose weight rapidly. Fortunately, a concerned citizen contacted authorities, who were able to locate the absentee owner and secure the horses through a relinquishment agreement. Rainbow Meadows was asked to step in and admit the horses allowing us to start their rehabilitation immediately. Saffron is a gaited mare who stands at 14h tall and will be a great riding partner to her new adopter.

ACE
Rescued gelding, Year of birth: Approx. 2002

A significant back injury that resulted in surgery created a situation in which ACE's previous owner realized that she would not be able to ride a trotting horse in the future. As a consequence, she knew she needed to find ACE a good home even after some wonderful times with this boy. She turned to Rainbow Meadows to care for him and find him a forever home. This beautiful Arabian gelding has worked cattle, explored various trails and competed in competitive trail events. ACE is of a very solid build and inquisitive and friendly, loving human attention. He will be a great addition to his new home.

Faith
Rescued mare, Year of birth: Approx. 1990

Faith was part of the large herd of horses seized from a KS rescue in July 2010. At the time of seizure she was severely malnourished and weak. Unfortunately, she was returned to the rescue operator as a part of a plea bargain by the courts. A few months later Faith needed a new home and Rainbow Meadows stepped up to offer this sweet mare a safe place to land. She is reported to have been a cross country eventer and has now gone on to her new forever home.

KoKo
Rescued mare, Year of birth: 2006

Saved from slaughter as a weanling in 2006 when left by her breeder at a Kansas auction near Topeka, Kansas, KoKo came to Rainbow Meadows in December of that year. She grew and flourished here at the ranch until adopted as a two-year-old. While with her adoptive family, KoKo received her saddle training and was often ridden by children. Unfortunately, a job loss resulted in the family having to return KoKo to Rainbow Meadows. This beautiful gray filly is calm and easy to handle, and will be a wonderful addition to her new forever home!

John
Rescued gelding, Year of birth: Approx. 2007

John's life has been incredibly tumultuous. First purchased at a slaughter auction in Iowa in 2008 as a weanling, John was transported to Kansas along with a number of other horses to a rescue that was eventually closed by authorities in 2010. John then found a new home during a placement process, but when John recovered from his malnutrition his energy was more than his novice handlers had expected. They contacted Rainbow Meadows for assistance in finding John a new home. Since John had missed many of his 'baby lessons' it was decided he would come to the rescue to establish a good framework of education prior to being re-homed. He is coming along well. He is a sweet kid in a huge body that has found his forever home.

Big Boy
Rescued gelding, Year of birth: Approx. 2000

Big Boy's owner found herself faced with a difficult life situation requiring that she move from her suburban ranchette in Oklahoma into a metropolitan area. That move meant that she had to give up her beloved animals, including Big Boy. She attempted to sell him but never felt good about those who contacted her about purchase. Rather than selling him to an unknown, Big Boy's owner decided that in his best interest he would be signed over to Rainbow Meadows where his "forever home" could be identified. Lucky for Big Boy, it now has!

Tucker
Rescued gelding, Year of birth: Approx. 1995

Tucker was purchased in 2007 as a trail horse for an older woman. He has a congenital defect of a "short epiglottis" which prohibits him from working at an intense rate making him perfect as a trail horse; never eager to go too fast. Together they rode miles and miles. A back injury interfered in their future plans together when his owner could no longer ride his "perfect" trot and had to move to a gaited horse. When the decision became apparent that Tucker needed a new family, where he could be loved and also be of service, his owner contacted Rainbow Meadows knowing we would find him a safe place to spend the remainder of his life.

Mickie
Rescued gelding, Date of birth: May 20, 2010

Mickie’s mother, Rose, was abandoned in December 2009 at Watson Park in Wichita, KS, along with two other youngsters. She was taken to a an auction where she was sold with the accompanying young horses. Minimal care was offered and one day Rose was found to have a new baby at her side - Mickie. Already very thin and nursing a yearling, the new little bay colt had placed significant stress on an already compromised body. Rainbow Meadows was contacted by a concerned citizen and requested investigative assistance from a volunteer who lived nearby. That volunteer agreed to pay a ransom and provide transport for Rose and Mickie, saving them from a life of neglect and giving them a second chance. Mickie is a friendly, inquisitive boy who has found his forever home.

RMR Able to Hope (a.k.a. Abbi)
Rescued Quarter Horse mare, Date of birth: April 6, 2010
Registering organization: American Quarter Horse Association (#5283722)

Abbi's dam, Little Barlite (a.k.a. Lark), was a throw-away-mare, largely unloved and ignored her entire life - good only for making babies. Lark's retirement consisted of a final breeding and then her lead rope was handed to a kill buyer in late August of 2009. But luckily for Lark, she was liberated from the killer through the efforts of a number of organizations that pulled together the resources and people needed to save her. Lark came to Rainbow Meadows where she completed her final pregnancy: Abbi was born on April 6, 2010. Her sire is Able to Cheet and she is AQHA registered. Abbi has proven to be a headstrong and smart filly, and is the largest youngster ever to grace the pastures of Rainbow Meadows. She is very well developed for her age, and promises to be large, much like her mama. She has now found her forever home where she can continue to grow up.

Juliette
Rescued Curly mare, Year of birth: Approx. 2005

Juliette came to Rainbow Meadows as one of "9 Lives." Seized in a rural Kansas cruelty case in March of 2009, 8 horses (one pregnant) were found neglected and at great risk. Severely emaciated, heavily parasitized, lice infested, and virtually untouched, the "9 Lives" were found in a 5-acre lot which resembled a public landfill. There were carcasses of dead animals littering the property. There was no food to eat and the only water available was from a contaminated pond. However, their futures were bright when they were rescued by Rainbow Meadows where they were rehabilitated and taught to trust the humans in their life. Juliette is of the unique Curly breed, and has gone on to her new partners in a wonderful forever home. For more information about the Curly horse breed, please visit www.abcregistry.org.

Dolly
Rescued mare, Year of birth: Approx. 1990

Dolly came to Rainbow Meadows in the most dire condition of any horse to arrive here. Saved by two wonderful volunteers, who trailered her in from Missouri, Dolly had almost nothing left in her. So thin and so weak, she couldn’t even stand for the three-hour trailer ride to the rescue. For the first days, she spent much of her time lying down, and could only rise when given the assistance of being hoisted up with a tractor. But by less than two weeks later, she was already trotting, gaining weight and healing from her wounds caused by her struggling as she laid in the trailer for transport. Her recovery was a long one, but she proved that she has a true zest for life and now has gone on to her forever home!

Keoni
Rescued mare, Year of birth: 2006

Saved from slaughter as a weanling in 2006 when left by her breeder at a Kansas auction near Topeka, Kansas, Keoni came to Rainbow Meadows in December of that year. She grew and flourished here at the ranch until adopted as a two-year-old. While with her adoptive family, Keoni received her saddle training and was often ridden by children. Unfortunately, a job loss resulted in the family having to return Keoni to Rainbow Meadows. This beautiful palomino filly is calm and easy to handle and will be a great partner to her new adopter!

Fancy
Rescued mare, Year of birth: Approx. 1994

Standing at 16h2”, Fancy is a calm, warmblood mare. While much of her back story is uncertain, one thing is not – that she is an experienced dressage mare with a lot of time in the ring. Rated in early 2011 as a solid Level 2 by an expert dressage competitor, even after more than two years of not having been ridden and being both out-of-shape and underweight, Fancy proved that she had not forgotten her job.

Fancy came to Rainbow Meadows Equine Rescue and Retirement, Inc. after the rescue facility she had previously been under the care of was shut down by authorities as a result of reports of animal neglect and cruelty. Fancy is a calm, friendly mare who enjoys attention. She is blind in one eye but shows absolutely no evidence of anxiety associated with her blindness and still performs excellently. She has gone on to be a wonderful riding partner for her new adopters!

Summer
Rescued mare, Year of birth: Approx. 1991

Summer came to us in August 2010. She had been rescued from a rural Kansas location by a concerned citizen involved in cat rescue and later transferred to Rainbow Meadows. Summer had been neglected by her previous owners and arrived severely emaciated, although in otherwise good health. She is a loving, gentle mare who thrives on human companionship and attention. She has proven to be gaited, and is probably a Missouri Foxtrotter. She will make a wonderful addition to her new forever home.

Liz
Rescued mare, Year of birth: Approx. 1987

Seized in September 2010 by the Coffey County Sheriff, Liz was among 80+ horses, donkeys and mules removed from a Waverly, KS residence. All of the animals were malnourished - some severely emaciated due to lack of adequate nutrition - and suffered from a number of maladies, including parasitism, inadequate hoof care, rain rot, scratches and other issues. Rainbow Meadows was involved in the coordination of a placement process which found new, forever homes for all of the equines and accepted responsibility for four of the horses, including Liz. She is blind in one eye, but does not demonstrate any concern with the blindness. Liz completed her rehabilitation and has now found her forever home. 

Scout
Rescued gelding, Year of birth: Approx. 1997

Abandoned at a northeast Kansas veterinarian’s office by his owners after a diagnosis of a mild lameness, Scout was immediately admitted by Rainbow Meadows. It was apparent upon arrival that Scout had not had proper foot care for years and his heels were significantly overgrown, resulting in the associated lameness. Routine hoof trims have remedied most of his discomfort, allowing him to function well as a pleasure horse, though he cannot be expected to become a performance horse. Scout is a big boy, standing over 15h 2" tall. He served as a ranch horse prior to being sold at auction in approximately 2008 in Oklahoma. He is somewhat nervous but is a reliable performer. He has proven to be gaited, and is likely a Missouri Foxtrotter. He has now his forever home with fellow rescue, Lois.

Lois
Rescued mare, Year of birth: Approx. 1988

Seized in July 2010 by the Coffey County Sheriff, Lois was among 80+ horses, donkeys and mules removed from a Waverly, KS residence. All of the animals were malnourished - some severely emaciated due to lack of adequate nutrition - and suffered from a number of maladies, including parasitism, inadequate hoof care, rain rot, scratches and other issues. Rainbow Meadows was involved in the coordination of a placement process which found new, forever homes, for all of the equines and accepted responsibility for four of the horses, including Lois. Lois completed her rehabilitation and was ready for a place to call her own. She has now found that!

Heather
Rescued mare, Year of birth: Approx. 2007

Heather was slowly starving to death while in a foster facility for a poorly managed Kansas equine rescue. The rescue did not check on her welfare and when the foster repeatedly asked for veterinary intervention or to allow Heather to be adopted so that the foster had the legal right to seek care, both were denied. Finally the foster was fed up and returned Heather to the rescue just 5 days before the rescue was closed by the local authorities. All of the equines were seized.

Heather's plight did not go unnoticed. Heather's bail from a kill buyer had been previously paid in by a concerned woman from California. When notified of the closing of the rescue which had purchased Heather, the woman became concerned and contacted Rainbow Meadows. It was confirmed that Heather was among the seized animals and in desperate condition. The woman arranged with the local authorities to receive placement of Heather and then Heather was transferred to Rainbow Meadows for recovery. 

Heather was a 1 on the body condition scoring system and near death. She did not recover when given access to native grasses and after 30 days was taken in by Rainbow Meadows for intensive refeeding. Heather immediately responded to Thrive (www.thrivefeed.com) and was nearly at ideal weight in 30 days. All of her costs of care were covered by the California angel.

Thunder

Rescued gelding, Year of birth: 2003
 

Thunder was owned by a young mother of two who found after a divorce that she could no longer care for her three horses. Desperate for assistance, she contacted Rainbow Meadows. The eldest of the group, a BLM Mustang mare and mother to the two younger horses (Thunder and Stormy), was placed immediately. A young gelding who was ripe for his initial saddle training, he was fostered for more than a year by a teenage boy and his family, during which they spent countless hours working with him in both ground and saddle training. They then made the decision to adopt him, giving Thunder his forever home!

Sierra came to Rainbow Meadows as one of the "Lucky 19+4." The "Lucky 19+4" included 19 horses, donkeys, miniature mules and miniature horses (four of which were pregnant) that were seized on March 13, 2008 along with llamas, dogs, sheep, goats, cats, cattle, turkeys, chickens and prairie dogs in one of Kansas's largest cases of animal cruelty. Upon seizure, the horses and donkeys were placed at Rainbow Meadows, where they received the necessary care to bring them back to health. After being granted ownership of the equids, Rainbow Meadows declared them as up for adoption. Sierra is saddle trained and experienced on the trail, but will needed a confident rider. She found that in her new adopter, and the two will make a wonderful pair!

Lil' Bit
Rescued mare, Year of birth: Approx. 1986

Lil’ Bit was abandoned at an auction in Wichita, Kansas - so thin that no one would even pay the minimum bid of $5.00 for this poor Pony of America mare. At over 20 years of age, blind in one eye and nearly blind in the other, she was covered in lice and filth when she arrived at Rainbow Meadows. She weighed in at less than 450 pounds and in truly pathetic condition. However, after a cleansing bath to kill the lice and another to treat all the skin lesions caused by them, a badly needed hoof trim, applications of various medications, and two good meals, she was already doing better by the end of the day. Rainbow Meadows worked daily to bring her back to good health, and she has now found for her forever home, where she will be a wonderful companion to another blind horse.

Cinnamon
Rescued mare, Year of birth: Approx. 2003

Cinnamon is a grandmother's dream: She is small, quiet, loves attention and is saddle trained for even the most timid beginner. She can show a bit of "pony" behavior but she is a doll. Cinnamon reportedly foundered in 2008 as a result of morbid obesity. Her hoof care became too costly and the maintenance was discontinued. As a result, she was in chronic pain with hoof walls overgrown by 2-4 inches. Because they were not able to meet her needs in hoof care, the owners decided to sign her over to Rainbow Meadows, where she immediately began a weight reduction program and intensive hoof care regimen. She showed significant progress upon arrival, and her care was soon taken on by her new adopter.

ACE
Rescued gelding, Year of birth: Approx. 2002

A significant back injury that resulted in surgery created a situation in which ACE's previous owner realized that she would not be able to ride a trotting horse in the future. As a consequence, she knew she needed to find ACE a good home even after some wonderful times with this boy. She turned to Rainbow Meadows to care for him and find him a forever home. This beautiful Arabian gelding has worked cattle, explored various trails and competed in competitive trail events. He is about 14h 2" tall with a very solid build. ACE is very inquisitive and friendly, loving human attention. 

Chantay's Eternal Glo (a.k.a. Sugar)
Rescued Paint mare, Date of birth: April 22, 1999
Registering organization: American Paint Horse Association
Registration number: 534,400

Another story of economic hardship, Sugar and her daughter Memphis could no longer be cared for by their owner and a plea for assistance was received by Rainbow Meadows to take pair. Sugar is a stunning mare. She is very kind and cooperative with a soft eye. She has not been ridden since 2009 but should return to work under saddle easily for her new adopter.

B II Gyza (a.k.a. Pepper)
Rescued Arabian mare, Year of birth: 1988
Registering organization: Arabian Horse Association
Registration number: 421142

B II Gyza (GYR x Zora), aka Pepper, is a registered Arabian mare who was recently used in a backyard breeding operation in north-central Kansas. When the inability to care for the horses reached a crisis level, mares and stallions were still allowed to run together, despite the lack of food and wellness care. As a result, Pepper was bred at the age of 20. The stress of malnutrition was great, especially when complicated by the presence of a developing foal. Fortunately, her daughter Contessa was born healthy and strong in late September 2009. Pepper was in a re-feeding program allowed to focus all of her attention on Contessa until she was weaned. She has now gone on to a new job as the mount for her adoptive family.

Tinkerbelle
Rescued miniature mule, Year of birth: Approx. 2008

Tinkerbelle came to Rainbow Meadows as one of "9 Lives." Seized in a rural Kansas cruelty case in March of 2009, 8 horses (one pregnant) were found neglected and at great risk. Severely emaciated, heavily parasitized, lice infested, and virtually untouched, the "9 Lives" were found in a 5-acre lot which resembled a public landfill. There were carcasses of dead animals littering the property. There was no food to eat and the only water available was from a contaminated pond. However, their futures are bright as they were rescued by Rainbow Meadows where they were rehabilitated and taught to trust the humans in their life. Tinkerbelle has now found her forever home in a pasture with four other Rainbow Meadows rescues!

Breeze

Rescued registered AQHA mare, Year of birth: Approx. 1997

In October 2008, Breeze Future Poco (a.k.a. Breeze), a registered Quarter horse mare of highly desirable bloodlines, and her one-month-old filly, Misty Breeze (a.k.a. Misty), were taken to a Nebraska sale barn. Breeze was slated for sale to slaughter and the auction owner reported that if Misty wasn’t purchased as well, she would be shot after the mare left. Fortunately, a former killer buyer saw potential in the mare and made a point of offering to bring her home in cooperation with Shooting Star Equine Rescue and Stables, Inc. and the Fans of Barbaro/Alex Brown Racing forum if the appropriate funds could be raised. The purchase price was paid and arrangements were made for the pair to come to the safety of Rainbow Meadows. If it were not for the generosity and open hearts of volunteers and donors, these two beautiful horses would have met a very different fate. Happily, Breeze has now found her forever home.

Joker
Recued gelding, Year of birth: 2005

This stunning bay, Mustang/APHA cross, Joker is quite the comic. Relinquished by his owners along with his dam, Trixie, Joker has had minimal handling. Friendly and gregarious, Joker is ready to be taught appropriate ground manners and then started under saddle. He will bring great fun to his new forever home.
 

Sahar
Rescued mare, Year of birth: Approx. 2002

Sahar is a strikingly beautiful buckskin mare. She is inquisitive and friendly. She is reported to be somewhat reactive to new situations; however, she demonstrated no concerns as she was introduced to her new home at Rainbow Meadows in February 2010. She is about 15-15.1 hands tall with no white. She has a tuft of silver forelock hair which is very attractive against the other black hair. She is sound and healthy and will make a great partner to her new adopters.

Neumann
Rescued gelding, Year of birth: Approx. 2003

A 15h Thoroughbred, Neumann is a striking gentleman with the personality of a Golden Retriever. He was purchased at a Kansas sale barn in the winter of 2007 where he was at high risk of being sold to slaughter. Bought as a kid's horse, Neumann was suffering from pneumonia and once back to health, proved too energetic to serve as a horse for a young, inexperienced rider. He is saddle trained, sound and an exquisite mover, and will make a wonderful partner to his new adopter.

Sarge
Rescued gelding, Year of birth: Unknown

Sarge looks like an old crusader. A red Appy with a graying face, he stands at about 13.3 - 14 hands. Upon arrival in February 2010, he looked like a horse made by committee: His legs were too short, his body too long, and his head too much of a wedge. He was shaggy with poor muscle tone and body condition. However, he has shown the staff at Rainbow Meadows that he has a lot of heart as they work to ensure that he is in the best shape possible. He will be a wonderful addition to his new forever home.

Sioux & Kiowa
Rescued Curly mare and gelding, Year of birth: Approx. 2005 & 2008
*Note: For more information about the Curly horse breed, please visit www.abcregistry.org.*

Sioux and Kiowa came to Rainbow Meadows as one of "9 Lives." Seized in a rural Kansas cruelty case in March of 2009, 8 horses (one pregnant) were found neglected and at great risk. Severely emaciated, heavily parasitized, lice infested, and virtually untouched, the "9 Lives" were found in a 5-acre lot which resembled a public landfill. There were carcasses of dead animals littering the property. There was no food to eat and the only water available was from a contaminated pond. However, their futures were bright as they were rescued by Rainbow Meadows where they were rehabilitated and taught to trust the humans in their life.

Holly
Rescued mare, Year of birth: Approx. 1994

Holly is a beautiful 14.1 hand mare. She was purchased from an abusive environment in 2003, and has periodically served as a pleasure mount since. However, life circumstances forced her owner to surrender her when there was just no time to provide the attention needed. She is a confident horse and will require an experienced handler. It is reported by her previous owner that she has done parades, was started on barrels and has worked cattle. She will make a wonderful partner to her new adopter!

"Grannie" Grace
Rescued mare, Year of birth: Approx. 1993

The grand-dam to another Rainbow Meadows rescue, Win, Grace also suffered much of the same neglect at the hands of her owners. After securing Win's safety, the same angels made another generous offer to save the life of "Grannie" Grace, forever ensuring that she would no longer be trapped in the environment that starved her daughter to death and nearly killed her grand-colt, Win. She arrived at Rainbow Meadows in need of much hoof and dental care, as well as deworming and vaccination protocol. However, she had luckily not yet fallen into the depths of emaciation and was ready to retake her role as "Grannie" to our little Win. She stands at 15h+ tall and is reportedly saddle trained. She has happily gone to her new forever home.

Afortunado (a.k.a. Fortune)
Rescued gelding, Year of birth: Approx. 2005

Fortune came to Rainbow Meadows in a true twist of fate. After trying to rescue him from a horse broker, the rescue learned that he had instead decided to donate Fortune to a local vet school for euthanasia and dissection. We were terribly disappointed and saddened to know that we could not give him a second chance. But luck was on our side. Some time later, at a visit to that same vet school to pick up a Rainbow Meadows horse who had been there for treatment, the horse broker arrived at the same time to drop off Fortune. Through negotiation with the vet school and the broker, we succeeded in gaining Fortune's ownership and securing his future. He is a kind, gentle soul and will make a wonderful partner to his new adopter.

Sassy
Rescued miniature mare

Sassy came to Rainbow Meadows as one of the "Lucky 19+4." The "Lucky 19+4" included 19 horses, donkeys, miniature mules and miniature horses (four of which were pregnant) that were seized on March 13, 2008 along with llamas, dogs, sheep, goats, cats, cattle, turkeys, chickens and prairie dogs in one of Kansas's largest cases of animal cruelty. Upon seizure, the horses and donkeys were placed at Rainbow Meadows, where they received the necessary care to bring them back to health. After being granted ownership of the equids, Rainbow Meadows declared them as up for adoption and forever homes were found!

Oreo
Rescued donkey, Year of birth: Approx. 2006
One of "9 Lives"

Seized in a rural Kansas cruelty case in March of 2009, 8 horses (one pregnant) were found neglected and at great risk. Severely emaciated, heavily parasitized, lice infested, and virtually untouched, the "9 Lives" were found in a 5-acre lot which resembled a public landfill. However, their futures are bright as they were rescued by Rainbow Meadows and were rehabilitated and trained to trust the humans in their life. Oreo proved to be a wonderful addition at the ranch and his morning donkey call will be missed, but we know he has found a great new home with his adopter!

Hope
Rescued miniature mare

Hope was born at Rainbow Meadows as one of the "Lucky 19+4." The "Lucky 19+4" included 19 horses, donkeys, miniature mules and miniature horses (four of which were pregnant) that were seized on March 13, 2008 along with llamas, dogs, sheep, goats, cats, cattle, turkeys, chickens and prairie dogs in one of Kansas's largest cases of animal cruelty. Upon seizure, the horses and donkeys were placed at Rainbow Meadows, where they received the necessary care to bring them back to health. After being granted ownership of the equids, Rainbow Meadows declared them as up for adoption and forever homes were found!

Serendipity (a.k.a. Sere) - Registered name: Obviously Budas Kid
Rescued mare, Year of birth: 2006
Registering organization: American Quarter Horse Association
Registration number: 4922912

Started under saddle too early, Sere was well trained but needed to be given time to mature both emotionally and physically before she is asked to perform at high levels. At less than three years of age, she was used in speed events and other intense activities. She stands at 14.3 hands tall and is very human friendly. Out of the prestigious Obvious Conclusion AQHA blood lines, she will make an excellent riding partner for her new adoptive owners.

Layla
Rescued mare, Year of birth: Approx. 1999

This feisty Quarter/Arab cross mare ran into bad luck when her owners had to move from a rural community in Kansas to a metropolitan area. She was gifted to a neighbor who did not feel prepared to handle the energy this mare exhibits. Layla came to Rainbow Meadows when the "new owner" selected two gentle older geldings for her personal enjoyment. The previous owner reported that Layla was used for playday-type activities by a teen. She will make a great addition to her new home.

Danger Bay (a.k.a. "D")
Rescued gelding, Date of birth: June 30, 1989
American Saddlebred Horse Association registration number: 92522

"Got a ladder?", is often heard when approaching this 16h 3" tall Saddlebred gelding that arrived at Rainbow Meadows in July 2009. Loss of job coupled with chronic and painful illness came to burden the kind and sweet owner of Danger, whom we now refer to as Big "D". This loving giant is an experienced show ring competitor and behaves like a perfect gentleman even though he has spent every previous day of his life in a stall in a Saddlebred show barn. He is visually impaired in his left eye, but has much life remaining as a regal riding partner to his new adopter.

Gaea

Rescued mare, Year of birth: 2008

Caught in the vicious cycle of neglect, this striking mare, Gaea, and her beautiful buckskin dam, Athena, suffered greatly. Severe emaciation, heavy parasite infestation, unkempt hooves, and poor dental care all contributed to their misery. Gaea was totally unhandled until arrival at Rainbow Meadows and required regular training and routine interaction to teach her that people are trustworthy. Now fully recovered and started in light ground work, Gaea has found her forever home!

Sunny
Rescued gelding, Date of birth: March 9, 1994
American Quarter Horse Association registration number: 3281709

Ranch bred, trained and utilized, this stunning Champagne gelding ran into bad luck when he developed a mild forehand lameness which did not resolve in 2007. Pasture rest was the only intervention and when that did not work, he was deemed inappropriate for continued ranch work and was slated for the sale barn, and probably on to the killers. Fortunately, Sunny had an angel in his corner who decided that there had to be a better option and contacted Rainbow Meadows. This gentle guy is impressive at 15h 3". His saddle training is impeccable and will be a great partner to his new adopters.

Lorenzo
Rescued gelding, Year of birth: Approx. 2001

A perfect gentleman, this stunning Paso Fino cross gelding is one of the nicest horses to come to Rainbow Meadows. Little is known about his history, except that he is reported to have been a trail horse out in Colorado, but was receiving substandard care and was "rescued" from that environment in 2008. However, the "rescuers" (a boarding stable in Wichita, KS) were unable to sell him and decided that he would be euthanized as they no longer felt they had room for him. Luckily, a Rainbow Meadows friend and a boarder at that facility heard about the impending plans to end the life of this beautiful boy and championed for him to come to Rainbow Meadows. He is a level and dependable horse, and has now found his forever home.

Misty

Rescued mare, Year of birth: 2008

In October 2008, Breeze Future Poco (a.k.a. Breeze), a registered Quarter horse mare of highly desirable bloodlines, and her one-month-old filly, Misty Breeze (a.k.a. Misty), were taken to a Nebraska sale barn. Breeze was slated for sale to slaughter and the auction owner reported that if Misty wasn’t purchased as well, she would be shot after the mare left. Fortunately, a former killer buyer saw potential in the mare and made a point of offering to bring her home in cooperation with Shooting Star Equine Rescue and Stables, Inc. and the Fans of Barbaro/Alex Brown Racing forum if the appropriate funds could be raised. The purchase price was paid and arrangements were made for the pair to come to the safety of Rainbow Meadows. If it were not for the generosity and open hearts of volunteers and donors, these two beautiful horses would have met a very different fate. Happily, Misty has now found her forever home.

Dest'y

Rescued gelding, Year of birth: Approx. 1998

This tall, handsome Arabian gelding was on the short list for a trip to the Mexican slaughterhouse in August of 2008. Fortunately, the promise of a bright future was recognized in his kind eye and he was given a chance at life when Rainbow Meadows was contacted by Shooting Star Equine Rescue and Stables, Inc, near Topeka, Kansas, telling us that he only had one day before his fate would be sealed. The ransom was paid to the kill buyer and his future was ensured. Dest'y is an elegant and graceful boy, always seeking human companionship, and will make a wonderful partner to his new adopters.

Athena

Rescued mare, Year of birth: Approx. 1997

Caught in the vicious cycle of neglect, this beautiful buckskin mare, Athena, and her striking foal, Gaea, suffered greatly. Severe emaciation, heavy parasite infestation, unkempt hooves, and poor dental care all contributed to their misery. Athena is a very calm and docile mare who is willing to please. She went to her forever home in August 2009.
 

Kody
Rescued gelding, Year of birth: Approx. 1992

Kody's journey to Rainbow Meadows was precipitated by a job loss and the birth of a new baby. When things were too overwhelming, the costs of caring for a horse simply had to be eliminated and Rainbow Meadows was approached to take this sweet boy. He was quickly adopted and has a new life in a new family!
 

Kalli
Rescued mare, Year of birth: Approx. 1997

This stunning Tennessee Walking Horse cross mare has had a run of bad luck. Rescued from the killer buyers in 2006 by a horse rescue, she was then adopted by a western Kansas family who were new to horses. When they realized they had taken on too many horses, Kalli was returned to the rescue. She found a new home with a loving family who was soon overwhelmed by the down-turn in the economy. Expenses had to be cut, which included returning their beloved mare. The rescue that saved Kalli was full, so Rainbow Meadows stepped in to give this girl a chance. Finally, Kalli has found herself a forever home. 
 

Shag & Pepper
Rescued geldings, Year of birth: Approx. 1987

Shag and Pepper were purchased at a kill sale in the early 1990's in Arkansas by a wonderful couple who were involved informally in the rescue of dogs and cats. The geldings lived with this couple in a life of luxury, until the downturn in the economy caused foreclosure of their residence. A widespread effort was made by various rescue agencies to find homes for all the dogs, cats and horses, including a blind pony named Daisy. Rainbow Meadows agreed to step in to care for Shag and Pepper and find forever homes for these great guys. They are both aging gentlemen with lots of life remaining to share with their new adopters.
 

Seized in a rural Kansas cruelty case in March of 2009, 8 horses (one pregnant) were found neglected and at great risk. Severely emaciated, heavily parasitized, lice infested, and virtually untouched, the "9 Lives" were found in a 5-acre lot which resembled a public landfill. There were carcasses of dead animals littering the property. There was no food to eat and the only water available was from a contaminated pond. However, their futures are bright as they were rescued by Rainbow Meadows and were rehabilitated and trained to trust the humans in their life. Wendy was a lovely, spirited little mare who has found a wonderful home with her new adopters!

Theo

Rescued gelding, Year of birth: Approx. 2004

Theo was rescued just one day before he was slated to be hauled to slaughter and had to recover from malnourishment upon arrival at Rainbow Meadows. This young Thoroughbred/paint cross is a sweet and gentle soul. Nearly unflappable, he truly enjoys human companionship and attention. It is suspected that Theo has a history of being run on the track and he has some changes in his front legs which will limit him to nice walks or slow jogs under saddle. He will make a wonderful horse to his new adopters where he would be loved.

Trucker

Rescued gelding, Year of birth: Approx. 1988

Trucker is a Saddlebred gelding who stands over 15 hands tall. He arrived at Rainbow Meadows totally emaciated. Though his owner had tried everything to address his weight issues, he was in a boarding environment with more than 30 other horses in a very small, littered dry lot, and the stresses of trying to fight for food was just too much. Trucker was a reliable mount for his former owner, who had never owned a horse before and made a wonderful riding partner for his new adoptive owner. Trucker passed over Rainbow Bridge in the fall of 2009.

Mia

Rescued mare, Year of birth: Approx. 1999

This striking sorrel mare, Mia, was caught in the downward spiral of a family crisis along with another Rainbow Meadows rescue, Six (adopted). A tragic accident and significant injury to their owner resulted in strained finances and substandard care for these wonderful animals. Fortunately, a caring friend suggested that they might be better served in the loving care of Rainbow Meadows. That suggestion brought them to the safety of the rescue. Now, Mia has found her new home.

Zeus

Rescued gelding, Year of birth: Approx. 2004

Zeus is a Lipizzaner/Thoroughbred cross who is a pleasure to be around. He is reported to have been started under saddle as a 3-year-old, but has not been ridden since. This gentle giant was neglected for a short time before coming to Rainbow Meadows, where he recovered from inadequate nutrition and lack of wellness care. He is sound with wonderful action and natural collection at liberty. He went to his new home in February 2009.
 

FA Lady Zetan (a.k.a. "Lady Z")

Rescued mare, Year of birth: May 1998

Registering organization: Arabian Horse Association

Caught in the sadness which often accompanies life, this beautiful Arabian mare needed to be rehomed when a devastating illness developed for her owners. She has been infrequently ridden for the past four years, but is reported to have been calm and trustworthy. Lady "Z" is very human friendly, full of energy and has many years of life ahead of her. She was adopted in February 2009.

This charming gelding, Six, was caught in the downward spiral of a family crisis along with another Rainbow Meadows rescue, Mia. A tragic accident and significant injury to their owner resulted in strained finances and substandard care for these wonderful animals. Fortunately, a caring friend suggested that they might be better served in the loving care of Rainbow Meadows. That suggestion brought them to the safety of the rescue. Now, Six has found his new home.

Silver

Rescued mare

Silver is a rescued Missouri Fox Trotter mare. She came to Rainbow Meadows when her owner was transferred to Europe and was unsuccessful in her attempts to rehome the mare. Because she knew that sending Silver to an auction opened up the possibility of slaughter or irresponsible owners, the individual contacted Rainbow Meadows. Silver is calm and responsive. She is fully saddle-trained and gaits wonderfully. Silver found her forever home in the fall of 2008.

Noble

Rescued gelding, Year of birth: Approx. 2005

Chief

Rescued gelding, Year of birth: Approx. 1988

Elizabeth (a.k.a. Gabby)

Rescued mare, Year of birth: Approx. 2004

Sterling

Rescued gelding, Year of birth: approx. 1982

A grey Arab gelding, Sterling was estimated at being within a month of death from severe malnourishment when rescued by Rainbow Meadows. He was very weak but willing to cooperate, and upon arrival, indicated that he understood his lot in life had changed. He is a very friendly horse and eagerly anticipates mealtime, but does require a senior diet. Sterling is well on his way to recovery. He has a history of having been a successful 4-H horse and family mount. He was fully back to health by the summer of 2008 when he was adopted into a forever home.

Mini Me came to Rainbow Meadows as one of the "Lucky 19+4." The "Lucky 19+4" included 19 horses, donkeys, miniature mules and miniature horses (four of which were pregnant) that were seized on March 13, 2008 along with llamas, dogs, sheep, goats, cats, cattle, turkeys, chickens and prairie dogs in one of Kansas's largest cases of animal cruelty. Upon seizure, the horses and donkeys were placed at Rainbow Meadows, where they received the necessary care to bring them back to health. After being granted ownership of the equids, Rainbow Meadows declared them as up for adoption and forever homes were found!

Strawberry came to Rainbow Meadows as one of the "Lucky 19+4," and Freedom was later born there. The "Lucky 19+4" included 19 horses, donkeys, miniature mules and miniature horses (four of which were pregnant) that were seized on March 13, 2008 along with llamas, dogs, sheep, goats, cats, cattle, turkeys, chickens and prairie dogs in one of Kansas's largest cases of animal cruelty. Upon seizure, the horses and donkeys were placed at Rainbow Meadows, where they received the necessary care to bring them back to health. After being granted ownership of the equids, Rainbow Meadows declared them as up for adoption and forever homes were found!

Delilah came to Rainbow Meadows as one of the "Lucky 19+4." The "Lucky 19+4" included 19 horses, donkeys, miniature mules and miniature horses (four of which were pregnant) that were seized on March 13, 2008 along with llamas, dogs, sheep, goats, cats, cattle, turkeys, chickens and prairie dogs in one of Kansas's largest cases of animal cruelty. Upon seizure, the horses and donkeys were placed at Rainbow Meadows, where they received the necessary care to bring them back to health. After being granted ownership of the equids, Rainbow Meadows declared them as up for adoption and forever homes were found!

Epona came to Rainbow Meadows as one of the "Lucky 19+4." The "Lucky 19+4" included 19 horses, donkeys, miniature mules and miniature horses (four of which were pregnant) that were seized on March 13, 2008 along with llamas, dogs, sheep, goats, cats, cattle, turkeys, chickens and prairie dogs in one of Kansas's largest cases of animal cruelty. Upon seizure, the horses and donkeys were placed at Rainbow Meadows, where they received the necessary care to bring them back to health. After being granted ownership of the equids, Rainbow Meadows declared them as up for adoption and forever homes were found!

Bella came to Rainbow Meadows as one of the "Lucky 19+4," and Liberty was later born there. The "Lucky 19+4" included 19 horses, donkeys, miniature mules and miniature horses (four of which were pregnant) that were seized on March 13, 2008 along with llamas, dogs, sheep, goats, cats, cattle, turkeys, chickens and prairie dogs in one of Kansas's largest cases of animal cruelty. Upon seizure, the horses and donkeys were placed at Rainbow Meadows, where they received the necessary care to bring them back to health. After being granted ownership of the equids, Rainbow Meadows declared them as up for adoption and forever homes were found!

Sparky came to Rainbow Meadows as one of the "Lucky 19+4." The "Lucky 19+4" included 19 horses, donkeys, miniature mules and miniature horses (four of which were pregnant) that were seized on March 13, 2008 along with llamas, dogs, sheep, goats, cats, cattle, turkeys, chickens and prairie dogs in one of Kansas's largest cases of animal cruelty. Upon seizure, the horses and donkeys were placed at Rainbow Meadows, where they received the necessary care to bring them back to health. After being granted ownership of the equids, Rainbow Meadows declared them as up for adoption and forever homes were found!

Twinkle Toes came to Rainbow Meadows as one of the "Lucky 19+4." The "Lucky 19+4" included 19 horses, donkeys, miniature mules and miniature horses (four of which were pregnant) that were seized on March 13, 2008 along with llamas, dogs, sheep, goats, cats, cattle, turkeys, chickens and prairie dogs in one of Kansas's largest cases of animal cruelty. Upon seizure, the horses and donkeys were placed at Rainbow Meadows, where they received the necessary care to bring them back to health. After being granted ownership of the equids, Rainbow Meadows declared them as up for adoption and forever homes were found!

Star and Shiloh came to Rainbow Meadows as one of the "Lucky 19+4." The "Lucky 19+4" included 19 horses, donkeys, miniature mules and miniature horses (four of which were pregnant) that were seized on March 13, 2008 along with llamas, dogs, sheep, goats, cats, cattle, turkeys, chickens and prairie dogs in one of Kansas's largest cases of animal cruelty. Upon seizure, the horses and donkeys were placed at Rainbow Meadows, where they received the necessary care to bring them back to health. After being granted ownership of the equids, Rainbow Meadows declared them as up for adoption and forever homes were found!

Hou-di-ni came to Rainbow Meadows as one of the "Lucky 19+4." The "Lucky 19+4" included 19 horses, donkeys, miniature mules and miniature horses (four of which were pregnant) that were seized on March 13, 2008 along with llamas, dogs, sheep, goats, cats, cattle, turkeys, chickens and prairie dogs in one of Kansas's largest cases of animal cruelty. Upon seizure, the horses and donkeys were placed at Rainbow Meadows, where they received the necessary care to bring them back to health. After being granted ownership of the equids, Rainbow Meadows declared them as up for adoption and forever homes were found!

Hou-dun-it came to Rainbow Meadows as one of the "Lucky 19+4." The "Lucky 19+4" included 19 horses, donkeys, miniature mules and miniature horses (four of which were pregnant) that were seized on March 13, 2008 along with llamas, dogs, sheep, goats, cats, cattle, turkeys, chickens and prairie dogs in one of Kansas's largest cases of animal cruelty. Upon seizure, the horses and donkeys were placed at Rainbow Meadows, where they received the necessary care to bring them back to health. After being granted ownership of the equids, Rainbow Meadows declared them as up for adoption and forever homes were found!

Bubba, Eeyore, Rose and Ruby came to Rainbow Meadows as part of the "Lucky 19+4." The "Lucky 19+4" included 19 horses, donkeys, miniature mules and miniature horses (four of which were pregnant) that were seized on March 13, 2008 along with llamas, dogs, sheep, goats, cats, cattle, turkeys, chickens and prairie dogs in one of Kansas's largest cases of animal cruelty. Upon seizure, the horses and donkeys were placed at Rainbow Meadows, where they received the necessary care to bring them back to health. After being granted ownership of the equids, Rainbow Meadows declared them as up for adoption and forever homes were found!

Buttercup came to Rainbow Meadows as one of the "Lucky 19+4." The "Lucky 19+4" included 19 horses, donkeys, miniature mules and miniature horses (four of which were pregnant) that were seized on March 13, 2008 along with llamas, dogs, sheep, goats, cats, cattle, turkeys, chickens and prairie dogs in one of Kansas's largest cases of animal cruelty. Upon seizure, the horses and donkeys were placed at Rainbow Meadows, where they received the necessary care to bring them back to health. After being granted ownership of the equids, Rainbow Meadows declared them as up for adoption and forever homes were found!

Cap'n Morgan

Rescued gelding, Year of birth: approx. 1993

Captain Morgan (Cap'n) is a Morgan or Morgan-cross gelding who was abandoned when his elderly owner experienced a health-related emergency and was hospitalized. After hospitalization, it was determined that he could no longer live alone, so he was placed in a nursing home. Captain lived alone for 2.5 years with no care. When the farm was scheduled for auction, a neighbor contacted Rainbow Meadows, concerned that the gelding would be sent to slaughter by the new owners. Contact was made with the power of attorney for the owner and permission was received to transfer Cap'n to Rainbow Meadows. His appreciation for human attention was evident the moment he arrived as he allowed numerous volunteers to work for hours to remove all the cockleburs tangled in his mane and tail. Cap'n is a sweet soul that will make a wonderful partner to his new family.

Jada

Willow

Jada & Willow

Rescued Tennessee Walker (TWH) mares

Years of birth – Approx. 1992 and 1990

Jada and Willow were ransomed from a kill buyer near Topeka, Kansas as part of probably the largest slaughter rescue in Kansas (http://www.youtube.com/1ksjewel). Nearly 50 horses, some as young as 2 weeks of age, were part of a herd of 77 horses and 2 donkeys which were slated to be hauled to Mexico for slaughter. Before the funds could be raised, the first load of 30 were hauled away. Soon however, more than $15,000 dollars was raised from interested individuals across the United States to pay for the horses, saving them from the terror of slaughter.

Both have now found their forever homes where they are sure to be cared for until the end of their days.

Art's Sweet Fortune (a.k.a. Cash) 

Gelding

Date of birth: June 2, 2005

Registering Organization: American Paint Horse Association

Registration Number: 853,689

As a weanling Cash apparently suffered a blow to his right hind pastern, resulting in a bone bruise. Though sound when purchased in December 2005 he was lame by January 2006. His new owners determined that they could not keep Cash because his soundness was in question. A decision was made that Cash would be euthanized. Fortunately, before taking the final step, they sought out Rainbow Meadows Rescue and Retirement, Inc. After a year and a half at Rainbow Meadows, Cash is now fully sound and has found his forever home.

Jade Beaudaceous (a.k.a. Beau)

Rescued gelding, year of birth: 1993

Beau is a purebred bay Arabian gelding and a true gentleman. Beau was brought to the rescue in March 2007, when he was no longer wanted by his previous owner. Beau has proven to be a calm and quiet horse, and we are excited about the great things he will go on to do with his new adopter!

SDR Alimah Curia (a.k.a. Curi)

Mare, Khemosabi GGDaughter

Date of birth: March 11, 1994

 Registering Organization: Arabian Horse Association

Registration Number: 0524094

Curi was adopted in the fall of 2007. Curi had been generously donated by her loving and compassionate owner with the intention that the proceeds from her adoption would be used to support the efforts of Rainbow Meadows Equine Rescue and Retirement, Inc. The donation provided by her adopter has done just that, and we are so happy to see that she has found her forever home!

An Impressiv Rocket (a.k.a. Rocky)

Gelding, Year of birth: approx. 1989

Breeding stock American Paint Horse

Rocky was donated to Rainbow Meadows by his generous and compassionate owner, so that the proceeds from his adoption might be utilized to support the rescue's efforts. He has since been adopted into a happy home, where he serves as the steady mount of his new adopters.

Penrod (a.k.a. Buddy)

Rescued gelding, Year of birth: approx. 1975

When Buddy was almost 30 years old, his owner had mentioned to a neighbor that he was looking for a slaughter auction for the "old black gelding".  Fortunately, this neighbor began a vigilant search for help.  Before long, a team of willing and concerned volunteers had convinced the old rancher that there was a better place for Buddy.  A volunteer for Rainbow Meadows Rescue and Retirement, Inc., pulled her trailer to northern Kansas on a cold March day, then trucked all the way south to Sedan, delivering Buddy to our facility.  He arrived severely underweight, loaded with worms and with a matted hair coat. Luckily, Rainbow Meadows staff worked diligently to rehabilitate him to his healthier, spunkier self and he has now found his forever home.

Raven

Rescued mare, Year of birth: approx. 2000

Raven arrived with Sweet Pea in October 2006 where they were found at a killer auction. Luckily, a generous Rainbow Meadows volunteer saw them both and saved them from slaughter. Today, Raven lives happily in her forever home with her loving adopters.