MEET THE RESCUES
“Saving one horse won’t change the world, but it will change the world for that one horse.” -Unknown
If you are interested in one of our rescues we would be happy to discuss them in depth via messaging or phone.
If you are interested in a particular horse and would like to meet them to see if they are a good fit, we DO REQUIRE a submitted and approved adoption application. Our rescue is 100% volunteer. To manage our time efficiently, meet and greets are by appointment only.
Adoption fees are subject to change for sound horses- the more training they get, the more fees may increase with level of training.
The price you see below is their current fee.
Please see the adoption application below.
NWR MAVERICK WILDER(Maverick)
Maverick’s return arrival back to us December 7, 2024
Maverick’s January 29, 2025
Maverick came to us June 28th, 2023 from a Colorado Kill Pen. We were only told that he was young, when we got him we verified that he was about 4 years old, and 15h. When he got to us we found him to be curious, playful, and sweet as can be. He absolutely loves kids! While he was adopted September 23, 2023 it was unfortunately decided that Maverick wasn’t the right fit for that adopter after all. Maverick is back with us, and will be re-evaluated to see where he is training wise. We will work on training with him until we feel he will be more successful in his next home. We can hopefully find him the perfect forever home when he is ready!
ADOPTION STATUS: Maverick is available for adoption
ADOPTION FEE: $3,000
We are accepting applications for him at this time!
JANUARY 2025 UPDATE: Maverick is doing absolutely fantastic! He is accepting a human in the saddle with a little more confidence. He is not big on manipulation of his front end, so we will continue to ground drive him with a saddle on, before we officially start riding him. Because his previous owners had issues starting him, we want to make sure he is well into this part of his training before we will be comfortable officially listing him for adoption. We want him and his new owner to be set up for success!
MARCH 2025 UPDATE: We have been successfully sitting on Maverick, but were having trouble finding “forward” in the saddle. We have begun the process of teaching him to ground drive. He is such a smart boy, he is picking it up quickly. He very much wants to be in your pocket, as he does not have the confidence YET when he is further from you. We are slowly working on building his confidence. He is absolutely loving all of the attention he gets!
NICHOLAS FLAMEL (Wizard)
Wizard after body clipping to get rid of lice. March 14, 2025
Wizard April 13, 2025
Wizard came to us on March 11, 2025 as an owner surrender. The person who surrendered him had taken him in only the month prior from a neighbor. The neighbor’s wife (the horse person of the couple), had passed away and the husband was too grief stricken to care for the 4 horses his wife owned. The neighbor graciously took Wizard and his 3 friends in. The 3 friends were able to be rehomed but Wizard was in rough shape so was going to be kept. Unfortunately, their gelding did not get along with Wizard and felt that he needed to protect the mares from Wizard. When they realized keeping Wizard was no longer an option they reached out asked us to take him in. Upon initial intake we were very concerned for him, not only underweight, but dropping food, and lice infested. We promptly had our vet out, and we are pleased to have come up with a plan. Wizard does need to have his teeth done, but is too underweight for sedation. So we will work on putting weight on him and re-assess in the coming weeks. We got him up to date on his vaccinations, tested him for Cushing’s and body clipped him to help get rid of the lice. He is a very sweet boy who loves his food, and loves attention. We can not wait to see him come into his own!
ADOPTION STATUS: Wizard is undergoing rehabilitation.
We are accepting adoption applications at this time!
MARCH UPDATE: Wizard’s vet appointment went well. He was too under weight to do his teeth, but we did get negative test results for Cushing’s! We will continue to work on his weight gain!
APRIL UPDATE is gaining weight nice and steady! His personality is really coming out, he has more pep in his step these days! We are still working on healing the part of his mane that he rubbed off, treating with antibacterial and antifungal cream. He still has a ways to go, but has come so far already!
RESCUE AMBASSADOR
(NOT AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION)
NWR Sergeant Trooper (Sarge)
SARGE’S ARRIVAL - SEPTEMBER 3, 2021
NOVEMBER 2023
Sarge was pulled from a Louisiana kill pen in September 2021, the day before he was to be shipped to slaughter, and right after Hurricane Ida went through. All we were told was that he was a yearling. He was the most fantastic horse we have encountered from the get go. Calm, curious, and sweet from the start, he still maintains those qualities to this day.
Sarge is a PERMANENT AMBASSADOR of North Winds Rescue. He not only the reason we started the rescue, but he is the face of the rescue. Sarge is the best horse to put in with our other rescues post quarantine, so we can see how the new rescues interact with other horses. It helps us establish how they will do with other horses, and what type of herd dynamic they will strive with. It is for this reason that Sarge will always call North Winds Rescue his home.
RESIDENT OF NORTH WINDS RESCUE HEALING PROGRAM
(NOT AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION)
NWR WYATT RIPP (Rebel)
Rebel’s Listing Photo November 7, 2023
Rebel June 7, 2024
Rebel came to us November 8, 2023 from a pen in Minnesota. Rebel was said to be 5 months old, who came from a South Dakota Reservation. He seems to have had limited contact with people and is very nervous, in fact, he just hid behind his “brother” Chief. We seperated the two for a little while, and Rebel quickly became attached to Gregory (Valorie’s son). Gregory was the first person he touched, and Gregory was the first one that he took a treat from. After that Rebel became VERY social. He loves attention, and he loves to smell your breath. When we listed Rebel for adoption, Gregory was very upset and we discussed him adopting Rebel. Another horse had always been “in the cards”, but not a baby. But when you see that type of bond - you can’t NOT nourish it. So, Rebel is now part of our forever family.
Rebel will be part of the North Winds Healing program, and Gregory’s horse. Welcome to the family Rebel!!