ADOPTION
Here you will find information about our adoptable residents, however, the best way to get to know any of these special residents and their current adoption price is through an in person visit.
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Before any of our animals are adopted to new homes, they must pass an "adoption exam", a six step program that helps us give as much information to potential adopters.
The adoption exam includes, but is not limited to: ground work, grooming (farrier, vet checks, bathing, etc.), rideability, socializing (with horses, other animals, humans, etc.) trailering, and safety.
They are also up to date on farrier, dental, vax, coggins, deworming, etc. which is reflected in the adoption price. Please reach out with questions!
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Non-Rideable, Companion
"GUNNER"
AGE: 8 years old
GENDER: Gelding
BREED: Unknown, Paint QH cross
HEIGHT: 15 hands
LEVEL NEEDED: Confident Intermediate to Advanced
Adoption Fee: $800
Gunner came to Second Chance out of the auction house cycle in 2021. The condition or severity of his eye sight was unknown, but after vet evaluation it has been determined he has cataracts in both eyes.
He is able to see shapes and is getting stronger every day in his verbal cues. He stands for the farrier and vet with consistent work.
Gunner is happiest with other equine. He can be a little pushy and playful with his pasture mates, but has been with horses, a pony and more recently became friends with a donkey.
He thrives on routine and goes from stall to pasture well. He is a beautiful boy who would love to make someone a companion.
Presumed Rideable, untested
"AUGUSTOS" aka "GUS"
AGE: 20 years old
GENDER: Gelding
BREED: Friesian
HEIGHT: 17 hands
LEVEL NEEDED: Any
Adoption Fee: $3,000
Augustos aka Gus was surrendered to 2CR in January 2024. He was thought to be a police officer horse in Ohio for 4 years before making his way East. He was purchased in New Holland the end of the summer, 2023. He was passed between 2 homes before making his way to us.
Gus is as charming to ride as he is to look at. He still has a lot of desire to be apart of your trail string and has the energy and long legs to keep up. He can go weeks without being ridden, round-penned and is ready to go. He stands for brushing, saddling, and the farrier like a gentleman. He has been around kids and animals of all shapes and sizes and has no vices.
Come visit him and find out more information about how he would fit into your equine world.
Companion
"BOBBY"
AGE: 3 years old
GENDER: Mare
BREED: Miniature Horse
HEIGHT:
LEVEL NEEDED: Beginner to Advanced
Adoption Fee: $1,000
Bobby was surrendered to the rescue with her friend Alfie in July of 2024. She is a young, very willing girl. She is full of love and will give you the nibbles to prove it.
She has not been ridden or driven but with the right trainer we believe she would be fully capable. She is happy with people of all sizes, animals of all sizes, and won't know a stranger!
She has loads of potential and we look forward to working with her until she finds her forever home.
Rideable
"SPARKLES"
AGE: 17 years old
GENDER: Mare
BREED: QH / Appaloosa cross
HEIGHT: 15 hands
LEVEL NEEDED: Confident Intermediate to Advanced
Adoption Fee: $3,000
Sparkles came to Second Chance from a horse hording situation in Maryland. It was unknown if she was rideable but after some work, our founder Cindy was able to ride her. Since taking over the rescue in 2022, Kara and Chris have been working with Sparkles and riding her regularly. She is used to give riding lessons and will be shown at the 2023 Delaware State Fair.
Sparkles is an older mare with unknown history. She has some vices and would be best for a confident intermediate to advanced rider or a family that has experience.
Companion
"ALFIE"
AGE: 8 years old
GENDER: Gelding
BREED: Paint Donkey
HEIGHT:
LEVEL NEEDED: Beginner to Advanced
Adoption Fee: $800
Alfie was surrendered to the rescue in July of 2024. He will meet you at the fence and loves to get treats. He is a little more shy when you are in the pen with him, but he will let you love on him once he has more trust in you.
He has been around kids of all ages, goats, mini's, and ponies. He has been around dogs but can get "kicky" when they are around his feet. He is 'donkey-halter-broke', he will lead but he might try to go his own way. He is still respectful on the lead but may need a bigger handler incase he tries to walk away.
We look forward to working with him more and finding out as much as we can until he finds his forever home.
Companion
"FAULKENBERRY"
AGE: 2.5 years old
GENDER: Gelding
BREED: Spotted Donkey
HEIGHT:
LEVEL NEEDED: Beginner to Advanced
Adoption Fee: $1,700 ADOPTED
Faulkenberry came to Second Chance from Lebanon, PA after being pulled from the auction house cycle. It is the first time we have had a donkey resident and hopefully not the last.
Faulkenberry was very scared and skinny after we saved him, but with a lot of patience and good food he has reached his idea weight and is a wonderful presence here for everyone.