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 additional assistance from her owners. Even with that impairment, though,... more
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Born and bred by her previous owners (but never registered, though parentage is known), Brecken was the “best friend” to her owners daughter. As the daughter grew up and became a mother herself, Brecken remained very important but the time and resources to start her under saddle was unavailable. With a young toddler and a second child on the way, a relatively mild, but time consuming injury to a hoof was daunting. It became imperative that... more
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... more
The daughter of a captured BLM Mustang, Celeste was born and grew up 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 abandonment, Celeste had many baby lessons to learn, but she has proved to be a bold and... more
Dawson was seized by law enforcement as an intact stallion in 2014 from near Lebo, KS, due to extreme neglect. He was placed into custodial care where he was immediately started on a rehabilitation program to counter the effects of malnutrition and neglect as well as to be gelded prior to coming to Rainbow Meadows. Dawson was signed over to Rainbow Meadows upon his previous owner’s conviction of animal cruelty, allowing him to be made... more
Eli and two other young weanlings were dumped along the Kansas/Oklahoma border in the early summer of 2015. After failed attempts at catching these youngsters, local authorities left them to fend for themselves. Fortunately a local resident took the initiative to entice the horses onto her property to keep them safe. She provided care for a number of months before realizing that she had three yearlings which were not even halter trained and... more
Elise and two other young weanlings were dumped along the Kansas/Oklahoma border in the early summer of 2015. After failed attempts at catching these youngsters, local authorities left them to fend for themselves. Fortunately a local resident took the initiative to entice the horses onto her property to keep them safe. She provided care for a number of months before realizing that she had three yearlings which were not even halter trained and... more
Ella and two other young weanlings were dumped along the Kansas/Oklahoma border in the early summer of 2015. After failed attempts at catching these youngsters, local authorities left them to fend for themselves. Fortunately a local resident took the initiative to entice the horses onto her property to keep them safe. She provided care for a number of months before realizing that she had three yearlings which were not even halter trained and... more
Fenix was severly neglected along with 55 other horses. A veterinarian contacted Rainbow Meadows to ask for help. Rainbow Meadows was able to have the owner relinquish Fenix and a mare/foal pair. Once they arrived Rainbow Meadows immidiately started refeeding. Fenix was unable to get up of 3 days but she was a fighter. With help from Rainbow Meadows staff she was able to get up on the 4th day. She was gaining weight and strength. after 30... more
Flynt was simply too much horse for his owner and yet she wanted to ensure his safety by asking that Rainbow Meadows accept him into their program. He was adopted and with his new family for nearly two years when the grandkids began to grow up and head off to school and he was not being ridden so he was returned to the rescue. Flynt is a truly nice guy. He can be a dominant and opinionated but behaves well with a qualified rider/handler.
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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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Not in a big hurry Slightly more forward desire. Requires a beginner handler with some experience around horses. |
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Pretty chilled out Quiet, rarely offers to spook, horse wants to get along. Requires an advanced beginner handler. |
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Cool as a cucumber A bit more energetic, but sensible horse which does its job congenially. Requires an intermediate handler. |
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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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Has An Opinion A bit spooky, tense or hard to work with. Requires an expert handler. |
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Opinionated Getting increasingly more spooky, tense or hard to work with. Requires an expert handler. |
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Really Opinionated Very edgy, tense or hard to work with. Requires an expert rider/handler. |
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Willing to Argue Horse checks out on a regular basis. Requires a professional handler. |
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Watch your back!!! Horse can be explosive at times. Requires a professional handler. |
