Administrative/Health & Wellness Fee: $500.00
Ava’s dam, while pregnant with Ava, found herself in jeopardy and her future uncertain with her current owners at that time. Luckily, a kind soul stepped in and purchased the pregnant mare, providing her safe haven. Ava’s arrival was unremarkable, and this lovely Cremello mare had a great start in life. However, she was born visually impaired, creating a need for some... more
Administrative/Health & Wellness Fee: $500.00
Cauli came to Rainbow Meadows after the closure of Southern Winds Equine Rescue and Recovery Center in Udall Kansas. Southern Winds officially closed operations in May 2021. Cauli is very sweet and quiet. She is not a dead-head but really seems to enjoy young/small children.
Administrative/Health & Wellness Fee: $500.00
The daughter of a captured BLM Mustang, Celeste was born and spent the first 10 months in a pasture with no human interaction. Her dam, Rena, had been abandoned by her owner and left with no care, even as a life grew within her. Luckily, the green grasses and a nearby pond provided Rena with the nourishment she needed to bring the healthy filly to term. Because of her... more
Administrative/Health & Wellness Fee: $500.00
Chloe was initially purchased from a Kansas kill pen after a breeder dumped a number of Arabian's. She was later surrendered to Rainbow Meadows by her new owner when health concerns made it difficult to provide care.
As a FIRST RESPONDER rescue, we provide safe refuge to horses and a sense of peace to the owners during difficult times when new homes need to be... more
Administrative/Health & Wellness Fee: $500.00
Cookie was relinquished by a previous rescue operator which had possession of her for an estimated four years but had not been successful in providing her needed training or desensitization. She receives daily handling at Rainbow Meadows but her previous abuse was likley some of the worst kind known. As a result she is terribly frightened of men and cautious around... more
Administrative/Health & Wellness Fee: $500.00
Dove arrived after a long trailer ride from Texas. We don't know anything about her history except that she was in the hands of a kill buyer so everything we were told was likely a lie.
Dove arrived with a "chip on her shoulder". She was ill with Strangles and had obviously been significantly mistreated by people in her past.
She is now bold and confident... more
Administrative/Health & Wellness Fee: $500.00Emanon was part of a large number of "kill pen" horses, bailed by well-meaning individuals, from a facility in Colorado. Those who provided bail had NO ABILITY to provide safe, forever homes.Just money. He, along with over 70 others, were given to a Kansas facility claiming to "rehabilitate" said horses but instead they were either sold or sent on to another auction.Emanon was... more
Administrative/Health & Wellness Fee: $500.00
Flair was born in Wyoming and was used as a broodmare for a number of years before she landed in a kill lot in Oklahoma.
Her papers were not forwarded with her, which is not unusual when breeders/owners do not want people to know that they are discarding horses.
She was purchased from the kill lot by an individual who lived in the Wichita, KS area. Research... more
Administrative/Health & Wellness Fee: $500.00
Flash came to Rainbow Meadows when his owner failed to make boarding payments to a stable in Wichita. The stable owner made the decision that Flash would be hauled to a local sale, but luckily, a concerned individual stepped in and contact Rainbow Meadows, likely saving him from a probable purchase by a kill buyer at the sale. Flash is a sweetheart looking for his... more
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1 Totally laid back Dead quiet, not much forward desire. Good for a totally novice handler with someone with more experience guiding them. |
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2 Not in a big hurry Slightly more forward desire. Requires a beginner handler with some experience around horses. |
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3 Pretty chilled out Quiet, rarely offers to spook, horse wants to get along. Requires an advanced beginner handler. |
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4 Cool A bit more energetic, but sensible horse which does its job congenially. Requires an intermediate handler. |
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5 Friendly and Cooperative Forward and sensible but may spook on occasion. Requires an advanced intermediate handler who is alert to the horse. |
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6 Has An Opinion A bit spooky, tense or hard to work with. Requires an expert handler. |
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7 Opinionated Getting increasingly more spooky, tense or hard to work with. Requires an expert handler. |
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8 Really Opinionated Very edgy, tense or hard to work with. Requires an expert rider/handler. |
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9 Willing to Argue Horse checks out on a regular basis. Requires a professional handler. |
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10 Watch your back!!! Horse can be explosive at times. Requires a professional handler. |
