NJAS Diamond Dust (a.k.a. Lady Di)
DOB: February 25, 1999 ~ G: Mare ~ HT: 14h2" ~ WT: 1000
PR: 5 ~ ST: u/k ~ TL: u/k ~ RE: u/k
Registering organization: American Quarter Horse Association (#X0566819)

Lady Di was seized by authorities in Oklahoma from an owner who could not see that he was starving this beautiful mare to death. After two foals, Di was unable to sustain her body weight with the stress of lactation. Her weight and energy diminished quickly but no one stepped up to assist her. Fortunately a local veterinarian refused to ignore her plight. The court found in behalf of Lady Di and ordered her transferred to Rainbow Meadows.
 

Trey
DOB: 2000 ~ G: Mare ~ HT: 15h2" ~ WT: 1100
PR: 5-6 ~ ST: Yes ~ TL: 3 ~ RE: Intermediate

Third time is a charm for this lovely mare. Formerly known as Tess, this beautiful grey girl was trapped in a Kansas rescue that was closed in 2010 when all of the equines were seized due to severe neglect concerns. Tess was among nearly 70 horses, donkeys and mules that were placed into new homes by Coffey County authorities in September 2010. Just over a year later her new owner decided she was no longer desirable and Rainbow Meadows was alerted to her plight. Now in her third home we decided that the name Trey (resembling the Spanish word for “three”, “tres”) was more fitting for her. Trey is broke to ride but will do best with an intermediate rider. She is a very proud and elegant mare and moves with great power. See her being ridden in this video.
 

IMA Classical Legacy (a.k.a. Leggs)
DOB: June 10, 2008 ~ G: Gelding ~ HT: 14h2" ~ WT: 900
PR: 2-3 ~ ST: Yes ~ TL: 2 (due to age) ~ RE: Advanced beginner
Registering organization: American Quarter Horse Association (#5133496)

This sweet Palomino gelding arrived at Rainbow Meadows after having been slowly starving to death at a boarding facility in Wichita. Though space was tight, Rainbow Meadows knew that it had to take him after learning that the facility owner wanted to shoot him to eliminate the possibility of animal control being involved. He arrived as a 1+ on the Body Condition Scoring chart (BCS), was covered in bite marks and had not had his hooves trimmed in months and months. He had rubbed over 1/3 of his mane off reaching through the fences, trying to get food. He was immediately placed on unlimited hay and Thrive and quickly began to blossom. He is ridable and will make a wonderful partner for a loving person.
 

Special Baby Edition (a.k.a. Mini Me)
DOB: March 22, 2006 ~ G: Mare ~ HT: 8h1 ~ WT: 300
PR: 3 ~ ST: No ~ TL: n/a ~ RE: n/a
Registering organization: American Miniature Horse Registration (#267360T)

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. Mini Me was adopted in 2010 but unfortunately had to be returned to the rescue. She is now looking for her forever home!
 

B II Gyza (a.k.a. Pepper)
DOB: 1989 ~ G: Mare ~ HT: 13h3" ~ WT: 700
PR: 3 ~ ST: Yes ~ TL: 4 ~ RE: Novice
Registering organization: Arabian Horse Association
Registration number: 421142

B II Gyza (GYR x Zora), aka Pepper, is a registered Arabian mare who had been 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 adopted in 2010, but had to be returned to the rescue in the fall of 2011. She is now awaiting her forever home.
 

Wynne’s Molly Higgins (a.k.a. Molly)
DOB: May 6, 1996 ~ G: Mare ~ HT: 15h1 ~ WT: 1100
PR: 4-5 ~ ST: Yes ~ TL: 1-2 ~ RE: Intermediate
Registering organization: American Quarter Horse Association (#3507507)
DNA tested 98.4% foundation bred

This beautiful foundation bred quarter horse served as a broodmare for a few years before she found herself in need of a new home. An independent mare with an aloof air, Molly is hard to catch unless she is allowed to approach on “her own terms”. That personality quirk proved to be hard on her owners who decided that she needed more than they could provide. Rainbow Meadows was asked to step in an assist in finding her a forever home. Molly is broke to ride but has not been under saddle but a couple of times over the past 6-7 years. She needs someone willing to refresh her skills and patiently help her develop her willingness to be caught in the pasture.
 

Miss Pairadise (a.k.a. Cheyenne)
DOB: May 10, 2007 ~ G: Mare ~ HT: 14h2.5 ~ WT: 900
PR: 3 ~ ST: Yes ~ TL: 1 (due to age) ~ RE: Intermediate (because she is young)
Registering organization: American Quarter Horse Association (#4947300)

Caught in a "he said - she said" dilemma, Miss Pairadise (a.k.a. Cheyenne) needed safe refuge from threats to do her harm. Her owner believed he had made arrangement for her care. The caretaker believed that she had been taken advantage of and that no financial support had been provided for the care of the mare. Regardless of the "truth", Cheyenne was at risk and Rainbow Meadows stepped up to save her from possible abuse, or worse. 

Sold as a weanling from a Kansas breeding operation and sold again as a 4-year-old, Cheyenne has been lightly used in ranch work, having been started shortly after turning 4-years-old in the summer of 2011. She needs continued education and experience but is a sweet and friendly mare. She will be slow to physically mature, expected to reach her prime in her fifth year.
 

Scout
DOB: Approx. 1997 ~ G: Gelding ~ HT: 15h1" ~ WT: 1100
PR: 5 ~ ST: Yes ~ TL: 3 ~ RE: Intermediate

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. Routine hoof trims remedied nearly all of his discomfort, allowing him to function well as a pleasure horse. He has proved to be gaited and served as a ranch horse prior to being sold at auction in approximately 2008 in Oklahoma. He was adopted in 2011, but unfortunately, due to personal reasons, the adopters had to return him to the rescue. He is now awaiting his forever home.
 

Isis
DOB: 2010 ~ G: Mare ~ HT: 13h1" ~ WT: 600
PR: 8 ~ ST: No (too young) ~ TL: Learning baby lessons ~ RE: n/a

Isis was seized with her dam, Bint Mi Seshata (a.k.a. Ses), by a Kansas humane society due to severe neglect and malnutrition. She came to Rainbow Meadows in the late winter of 2011 where she quickly proved to be a smart, spirited filly. She is a purebred Egyptian Arabian, sired by DHA Prince Shaskan. She will continue to learn her baby lessons as she grows and plays with the rest of the herd at Rainbow Meadows.
 

RMR Heart Song (a.k.a. Charity)
DOB: May 15, 2011 ~ G: Mare ~ HT: 10h ~ WT: 220 and growing
PR: 3 ~ ST: n/a ~ TL: Learning baby lessons ~ RE: n/a

Born to Ses, Charity has spent every day since her birth at Rainbow Meadows. Ses was seized by a Kansas humane society due to severe neglect and malnutrition and later foaled in May 2011 at the rescue. Charity is an outgoing and curious young filly who is very enthusiastic to learn her baby lessons and is very easily handled.
 

Bint Mi Seshata (a.k.a. Ses)
DOB: April 10, 2000 ~ G: Mare ~ HT: 14h1" ~ WT: 850
PR: 8 ~ ST: Unknown ~ TL: Minimal handling (broodmare) ~ RE: Unknown
Registering organization: Arabian Horse Association (#0580649)

Seized with her filly, Isis, by a Kansas humane society due to severe neglect and malnutrition, Ses came to Rainbow Meadows nearly full-term pregnant. She is a registered Arabian, and was due to foal in the spring 2011. Ses has spent much of her life as a broodmare, and shows signs of having had minimal training during that time. 
 

Shasta
DOB: 2010 ~ G: Mare ~ HT: 13h2" (and growing) ~ WT: 600
PR: 5 ~ ST: No (too young) ~ TL: Learning baby lessons ~ RE: n/a

Shasta is a halter-trained APHA yearling filly. Coming from a large breeding facility, Shasta spent much of her life stall-bound with limited to no turnout. However, she is now enjoying her newfound freedom in a large paddock with room to run, grass to eat, and the chance to grow up like a youngster should. Shasta is expected to grow to approximately 15h in height and will make a wonderful addition to her new adoptive family.
 

Stryk'R
DOB: 2010 ~ G: Gelding ~ HT: 13h3" (and growing) ~ WT: 700
PR: 2 ~ ST: No (too young) ~ TL: Learning baby lessons ~ RE: n/a

Stryk’R, an APHA yearling gelding, came from a large breeding facility. He spent much of his life stall-bound with limited to no turnout, but is now enjoying his newfound freedom in a large paddock with room to run, grass to eat, and the chance to grow up like a youngster should. He is expected to grow to approximately 16h in height. Stryk’R is halter trained and healthy, and awaiting his future adopters.
 

DR Krystal Key (a.k.a. Krystal)
DOB: May 21, 1994 ~ G: Mare ~ HT: 15h2" ~ WT: 1000
PR: 6 ~ ST: Yes ~ TL: 3-4 ~ RE: Advanced intermediate
Registering organization: Arabian Horse Association (#IA314614)

A former show horse from Nebraska, Krystal has had a number of owners in her lifetime. Her most recent owner accepted responsibility for her care after Krystal's previous owner found herself in financial duress and unable to continue her care. When it became apparent that Krystal was spending her time languishing in the pasture due to time constraints, her new owner began looking for opportunities to rehome her. However, finding a "perfect home" was the priority and the time required to find that home was too high. A decision was made to evaluate rescues, with a plan to surrender Krystal to the rescue, allowing the rescue to rehome her. After review of numerous facilities, Rainbow Meadows was selected to be her new guardians until her "forever home" can be identified. Krystal can be nervous under saddle but is well trained.
 

Fritz MS Annie (a.k.a. Annie)
DOB: April 26, 2007 ~ G: Mare ~ HT: 14h1" ~ WT: 850
PR: 2 ~ ST: Yes ~ TL: 1 ~ RE: Intermediate
Registering organization: American Quarter Horse Association (#4933032)

Seized in July 2010 by the Coffey County Sheriff, Annie 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 Annie. Annie completed her rehabilitation and is ready to find her new adopters.
 

RMR Chantay's Memphis (a.k.a. Memphis)
DOB: April 29, 2008 ~ G: Mare ~ HT: 14h ~ WT: 750
PR: 3 ~ ST: No (too young) ~ TL: n/a ~ RE: n/a
Registering organization: American Paint Horse Association (#993214)

This beautiful Medicine Hat paint filly is the daughter of Chantay's Eternal Glo (a.k.a. Sugar).  Both were surrendered due to economic hardship issues. Memphis is quiet and responsive. She is expected to mature at 14h 3" - 15h. Memphis can be started under saddle no earlier than 3.5 years of age.
 

Rose
DOB: Approx. 2003 ~ G: Mare ~ HT: 14h1" ~ WT: 735 (upon admission)
PR: 6 ~ ST: Unknown ~ TL: Unknown ~ RE: Unknown

Rose is a paint mare with one blue eye that was abandoned in December 2009 at Watson Park in Wichita, KS, along with two other youngsters. One of them was nursing on her, making it a suspected offspring. She was then taken to an auction where she was purchased along with the same young horses. Minimal care was offered and one day Rose was found to have a new baby at her side. 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 the colt, saving them from a life of neglect and giving them a second chance. Rose is very friendly and compliant and is awaiting her forever home.
 

Charmer
DOB: Approx. 2006 ~ G: Gelding ~ HT: 14h3" ~ WT: 1000
PR: 2 ~ ST: Yes ~ TL: 1 ~ RE: Intermediate

A lovely Mustang cross, Charmer came to Rainbow Meadows in an owner surrender case due to the difficult economic conditions. His owner's husband had lost his job earlier in the year and the family had to downsize in order to make ends meet. When Rainbow Meadows first interacted with Charmer, he was an intact stallion, but one of the quietest and gentlest boys there is. He was gelded prior to coming to Rainbow Meadows where he made the transition into our herd in June 2009.
 

Trixie
DOB: Approx. 1991 ~ G: Mare ~ HT: 14h1" ~ WT: 950
PR: 3 ~ ST: Yes ~ TL: 4 ~ RE: Advanced beginner

Captured by the BLM in 1992 in New Mexico, this mare was transported to Oklahoma for adoption where she was adopted by a rancher from southeast Kansas. Trixie was used as a ranch horse until 2006. She was bred in 2004 and produced a 1/2 Mustang 1/2 APHA colt, Joker. Trixie and Joker were no longer wanted and were relinquished to Rainbow Meadows. Trixie is very wary of strangers and will require a patient handler who understands the unique nature of the Mustang.
 

Contessa
DOB: Sept. 2009 ~ G: Mare ~ HT: n/a ~ WT: n/a
PR: 7 ~ ST: n/a ~ TL: n/a ~ RE: n/a

Contessa is an extraordinarily confident and self-assured young lady. An Arabian filly, she will turn grey as she grows and will most likely be white as snow as a mature horse. She is already learning her baby lessons and is a very fast learner. 
 

Zatar
DOB: Approx. 2006 ~ G: Gelding ~ HT: 14h ~ WT: 850
PR: 7 ~ ST: No ~ TL: n/a ~ RE: Expert handler needed

Zatar arrived with three others - Saffron, Sage 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. Zatar is cautious and mildly reactive with new experiences.
 

Cayenne
DOB: Approx. 2001 ~ G: Mare ~ HT: 14h3" ~ WT: 1000
PR: 5 ~ ST: Yes ~ TL: 1 ~ RE: Intermediate - expert

Cayenne arrived with three others - Sage, Zatar and Saffron (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. Cayenne is a Tobiano paint mare who stands at 14.3h tall and is reported to be saddle trained.
 

Winrischa (a.k.a. Win) meaning "Tall Oak"
DOB: June 2009 ~ G: Gelding ~ HT: n/a ~ WT: n/a
PR: 2 ~ ST: n/a ~ TL: n/a ~ RE: n/a

This lionhearted colt was born in June 2009, only to be orphaned following the death of his dam as a result of starvation. With no milk from his mother and severe neglect by his owners, Win's health steadily became worse and worse. Numerous pleas were made to local authorities, but to no avail. Finally, after 3 months of fruitless attempts to save him, a guardian angel offered the owners a generous payment in exchange for Win's life, securing his safety. Upon arrival at Rainbow Meadows, he was very small for his age and in a state of severe emaciation and poor health. He was immediately started on a refeeding program, and soon began regaining the coltish energy he had been lacking. He continues to grow each and every day as he runs Rainbow Meadows' pastures.
 

Little Barlite (a.k.a. Lark)
DOB: 1994 ~ G: Mare ~ HT: 15h3" ~ WT: 1100
PR: 7 ~ ST: No ~ TL: n/a  ~ RE: n/a
Registering organization: American Quarter Horse Association (#3255692)

This mare was purchased by a kill buyer at an Emporia, KS production sale in September 2009 when the breeders decided to reduce their broodmare herd. When it was learned that she was slated for slaughter, a number of organizations came together to purchase her from the killer and rescue her from the terror of transport and the agony of the kill box. Though only 15 years old, Lark already has 12 registered foals on the ground. Lark was confirmed to be in foal to AQHA registered Buckskin stallion Able To Cheet and delivered Abbi on April 6, 2010. Abbi is her 13th baby. Lark is not expected to have been under saddle in the past and has had minimal handling. She is a substantial mare with great presence. Lark will require an experienced handler to take her from broodmare to the trail.
 

Peter Pan
DOB: 2008 ~ G: Gelding ~ HT: 12h ~ WT: 500
PR: 5 ~ ST: No ~ TL: n/a ~ RE: n/a

Peter Pan 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. Peter Pan is a pony mule that will make a great child's mount once started.
 

Gigi

DOB: Approx. 1999 ~ G: Mare ~ HT: 14h3" ~ WT: 850
PR: 9 ~ ST: No ~ TL: n/a ~ RE: Expert handler needed

GiGi is a very pretty little Saddlebred mare who was nearly 150 pounds underweight upon her arrival and was quite frightened and suspicious of humans. She was initially rescued by a caring individual in 2006 from a neglectful situation involving 12 other horses and nearly 100 goats. She was later sold, and sadly found herself again in harm’s way as she was essentially abandoned by her new owner. After time spent with volunteers and care at Rainbow Meadows, Gigi is now at a healthy weight and has gained much trust in human companionship. She is waiting for a forever home and the love of an adopter.
 

Kaluha 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. According to an investigator, all animals were in various stages of emaciation and neglect. There were also numerous dead animals found on the property. 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.
 

Justice 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. According to an investigator, all animals were in various stages of emaciation and neglect. There were also numerous dead animals found on the property. 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.
 

Stormy
DOB: 2006 ~ G: Mare ~ HT: 14h ~ WT: 800
PR: 5 ~ ST: No ~ TL: n/a ~ RE: Intermediate handler needed
 

Stormy 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 (Stormy and her half brother, Thunder), was placed immediately and the other two horses came to Rainbow Meadows. Stormy is currently growing up here at the ranch as she awaits her forever home.
 

Moose

DOB: Approx. 1980 ~ G: Gelding ~ HT: 15h3" ~ WT: 1100
PR: 1 ~ ST: Yes ~ TL: 5 ~ RE: Beginner ~ CO

Moose joined Rainbow Meadows Equine Rescue and Retirement, Inc. on December 31, 2005, the victim of a stroke that significantly affected his ability to control the left side of his body. Following his stroke, Moose’s owners refused to provide for him the care and attention he needed. Fortunately, a sympathetic veterinarian stepped in, rehabilitated him and later brought him to us. Since his arrival, Moose has regained some sight in his left eye, can now hear in his left ear and occasionally canters around the pasture. Moose is a gentle giant.