Cinnamon
DOB: Approx. 2003 ~ G: Mare ~ HT: 10h ~ WT: 400
PR: 2 ~ ST: Yes ~ TL: 2 ~ RE: Novice

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 continues to get better every day!
 

Scout
DOB: Approx. 1997 ~ G: Gelding ~ HT: 15h2-3" ~ WT: 1100
PR: 5 ~ ST: Yes ~ TL: 3, Pleasure ~ RE: Novice-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 and his heels were significantly overgrown, resulting in the associated lameness. Routine hoof trims are expected to remedy 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 quiet and trusting but does display evidence of previous harsh treatment to his ears and lips (probable twitching).
 

ACE
DOB: Approx. 2002 ~ G: Gelding ~ HT: 14h2" ~ WT: 900
PR: 4 ~ ST: Yes ~ TL: 4, Trail/Cattle ~ RE: Intermediate-Expert

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)
DOB: April 22, 1999 ~ G: Mare ~ HT: 14h3.5" ~ WT: 1000
PR: 4 ~ ST: Yes ~ TL: 2, Pleasure/trail ~ RE: Novice
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.
 

Memphis
DOB: 2008 ~ G: Mare ~ HT: 14h ~ WT: 750
PR: 3 ~ ST: No (too young) ~ TL: n/a ~ RE: n/a

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 & Mickie
ROSE - DOB: Approx. 2003 ~ G: Mare ~ HT: 14h1" ~ WT: 735 (upon admission)
PR: 6 ~ ST: Unknown ~ TL: Unknown ~ RE: Unknown
MICKIE - DOB: May 20, 2010 ~ G: Stallion ~ HT: n/a ~ WT: n/a
PR: 4 ~ ST: n/a ~ TL: n/a ~ RE: n/a

Rose is a paint mare with one blue eye that supposedly had been 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 a "less-than-desirable" facility for holding until she was offered for sale at an auction in Wellington, KS. There, the same holding facility bid on her, and ended up bringing those same three horses back home with them.

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 – Mickie – 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.

Rose is very friendly and compliant. Mickie had never been handled until he was loaded into the trailer headed for Rainbow Meadows. They both will receive basic handling and desensitization while recovering at Rainbow Meadows and awaiting their new forever home.

Charmer
DOB: Approx. 2006 ~ G: Gelding ~ HT: 14h3" ~ WT: 1000
PR: 3 ~ ST: No ~ TL: n/a ~ RE: n/a

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: 5 ~ ST: Yes ~ TL: 3 ~ RE: Intermediate

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. 
 

Dolly, upon arrival

May 2010

Dolly
DOB: Approx. 1990 ~ G: Mare ~ HT: 14h1" ~ WT: 850
PR: 3 ~ ST: Yes ~ TL: 4 ~ RE: Intermediate

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 will be a long one, but she has already proven that she has a true zest for life and Rainbow Meadows is doing everything it can to give her the chance she deserves!

Saffron
DOB: Approx. 2004 ~ G: Mare ~ HT: 14h1" ~ WT: 950
PR: 4 ~ ST: Yes ~ TL: 2 ~ RE: Novice-Intermediate

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 is reported to be saddle trained.
 

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 us currently unstarted but very friendly and easy to handle. 
 

Cayenne
DOB: Approx. 2001 ~ G: Mare ~ HT: 14h3" ~ WT: 1000
PR: 5 ~ ST: Yes ~ TL: 2 ~ 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
Registration number: 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 (Click here to watch Abbi grow!). Lark is not expected to have been under saddle in the past and has had minimal handling. Until Abbi's weaning, she will not be asked to learn any new skills beyond necessary ground manners. She is a substantial mare with great presence. Lark will require an experienced handler to take her from broodmare to the trail.
 

Lil' Bit
DOB: Approx. 1986 ~ G: Mare ~ HT: 13h2" ~ WT: 750
PR: 5 ~ ST: Yes ~ TL: 3  ~ RE: Novice-Intermediate

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 is now looking for her forever home, where she would make a wonderful companion horse or pet.
 

Juliette
DOB: Approx. 2005 ~ G: Mare ~ HT: 14h ~ WT: 850
PR: 9 ~ ST: No ~ TL: n/a ~ RE: Expert handler needed

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 are bright as 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. For more information about the Curly horse breed, please visit www.abcregistry.org.
 

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.
 

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 need a confident rider.
 

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.
 

Thunder

DOB: Approx. 2003 ~ G: Gelding ~ HT: 14h1" ~ WT: 950
PR: 5 ~ ST: Yes ~ TL: 1 ~ RE: Intermediate

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. Rainbow Meadows is currently seeking a home for Thunder, a young gelding who is ripe for his initial saddle training. Thunder is incredibly friendly and nearly unflapplable, while being very curious. He is only 14 h tall and slight of build, so would serve a smaller adult or child very well. He is currently being fostered in the Wichita (Kansas) area.

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

Stormy, the half sister of Thunder, found herself in the same desperate situation. She is currently growing up at Rainbow Meadows as she awaits her forever home.
 

Daisy
DOB: Approx. 2002 ~ G: Mare ~ HT: 13h3" ~ WT: 950
PR: 7 ~ ST: Yes ~ TL: 3 ~ RE: Intermediate-Expert

Midget

DOB: Approx. 2004 ~ G: Mare ~ HT: 11h ~ WT: 550
PR: 5 ~ ST: No ~ TL: n/a ~ RE: Intermediate handler needed

As a yearling pony, Midget came to us 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 Equine Rescue and Retirement, Inc. Midget does not realize she is visually impaired and rules the ranch with the confidence of a horse ten times her size.

Ny Philli (a.k.a. Nia)

DOB: Approx. 1983 ~ G: Mare ~ HT: 14h ~ WT: 850
PR: 1 ~ ST: Yes ~ TL: Unknown ~ RE: Novice ~ CO

Registering organization: Arabian Horse Association

Nia joined Rainbow Meadows Equine Rescue and Retirement, Inc. in 2005. A victim of moon blindness and a registered Egyptian Arabian, Nia spent many years as a brood mare. While it is believed she has been blind for quite some time, when she was eventually no longer able to produce foals, her owner requested that she be put down. Fortunately, the veterinarian saw the light in Nia’s eyes. Nia is a calm and quiet mare who is a joy to be around. Rainbow Meadows Equine Rescue and Retirement, Inc. is currently exploring opportunities for her to serve as a companion animal and visit nursing homes.

Palomita

DOB: Approx. 1989 ~ G: Mare ~ HT: 14h ~ WT: 950
PR: 5 ~ ST: Yes ~ TL: 5 ~ RE: Intermediate

Much like Nia, Palomita also suffers from moon blindness. She, too, served as a brood mare as a registered Paso Fino. But when she was no longer sound to produce foals, Palomita’s owners arranged for her to be put down. Instead, she was welcomed to Rainbow Meadows Equine Rescue and Retirement, Inc. While she is a rather sensitive animal, Palomita can still be ridden and offers her rider a smooth Paso Fino gait.

A Lexus (a.k.a. Lexi)

DOB: Approx. 1985 ~ G: Mare ~ HT: 14h ~ WT: 850
PR: 5 ~ ST: No ~ TL: n/a ~ RE: Intermediate handler needed ~ CO

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 lives out her days at Rainbow Meadows. Her foal, Indigo Rain (a.k.a. Indi) is now a healthy and curious young mare in the ranch’s herd.

Moose

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