Horses Available                       (Updated 8/3/2010)

Greener Pastures Rescue has made a change to the listing and Adoption process for the horses listed on this page.  Please Check out our Enrollment Policy page for details.

If you are interested in any of these horses please e-mail to Attn:GPR Adoptions at

Email Greener Pastures Rescue.

Most of these horses are residing at their owner's homes, information on them has been provided by the owner. We cannot take responsibility for horses placed outside of our adoption program. So, if you do not have a signed adoption agreement and a release, it is not considered a Greener Pastures Horse.  

Please Note:  As a rule most of the horses available have an adoption donation fee ranging from $200 to $2000.  Additionally applicants  must be at least 21 years of age. Due to the fact that we have limited people resources at the moment, we need to place horses in adoption homes no farther than 2 hour drive(120 miles)  from Salem, Ct.    Thank you.

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TIER 2 HORSES BELOW ARE ENROLLED IN THE GREENER PASTURES RESCUE ORGANIZATION.  THESE HORSES ARE AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION THROUGH THE RESCUE AND REQUIRE AN ADOPTION AGREEMENT.

Raquel, or Roxy -  is a 15.3 hand bay TB mare in her teens. She is a gentle horse with lovely ground manners. So much so, she is regularly groomed and cared for by adult beginners and the foster's children. She has been a trail horse for most of her life, but works well in the ring. She is fine with the other horses and dogs on the farm, and is currently barefoot.  Goes English or western.
Goldie - Palomino PMU Filly, 14.3 hand, 3 year old. Ready to be trained under saddle, so that I can become your loyal mount. An experienced horse person or someone with a trainer would be my best match. I am dominant in the pasture and very self assured.
Nora - Appaloosa Mare, 15 hand, about 14 years old.  Nora is a PMU rescue that has come a long way in the three years she has been with her current owners.  She is sweet and willing but needs consistent and confident training.  Currently Nora is living in an outdoor paddock with a run-in shelter.  She is with two younger horses and is the boss of the herd.  She can be led with a bareback pad and rider but has never had a bridle/bit.

Merlin - Half Shire, half Paint, Gelding  - Bay with blaze and 3 socks  16.2 hands   6  yrs old.  English/Huntseat   Merlin is a sensible 6-year-old who loves people and wants to please.  He is very trusting and willing - he is not malicious in any way and has no vices. He loves children and all animals. He is best suited for someone who is an intermediate rider who wants to spend quality time with him and maybe go on trails and do a bit of ring work on the flat.  He has very nice feet and if well cared for and trimmed regularly, he does not need shoes.  You'd never guess by looking at him, but when he was 10 days old, he stepped in a hole and broke his right front leg. It healed well, such that he can be ridden on the flat for short periods of time per his vet, Dr. Baratt (Salem Valley Vet Clinic), but he has a gait abnormality that would prevent him from ever being a show horse. He takes Bute and Corta-Flex for the osteoarthritis in that joint, and this seems to help with stiffness, etc. He enjoys being ridden but can't be worked too hard. A nice walk on a trail or a half hour in the ring is about his speed. Also, he needs his teeth floated every 6 months because he lost a molar about 3 years ago.  Current owner is willing to continue to pay for his bute/corta-flex supplements in exchange for being able to continue to visit him occasionally. That way, Merlin's costs would be about the same as any other horse and she would have the peace of mind that he's getting his supplements  

TIER 1 HORSES BELOW ARE NOT ENROLLED IN THE ADOPTION PROGRAM.  THEY ARE AVAILABLE DIRECTLY FROM THEIR CURRENT OWNERS.  

These two are available to forever homes or forever free leasing which ever works out. 

13yr old quarter horse (Skeeter) that is lame. He has a missing piece of bone in his left front. I have xrays. He can walk, light trotting and do trails (loves to exercise) he is very sane and is a great babysitter.

19yr old pony(Peanut) that loves to go on trails as well but has cushings. She actually stays in the same stall with Skeeter.They prefer it that way. Very sane and actually sound for now!  If someone were to free lease her I would buy the meds still if that is their only reason not to lease her.

Grullo mustang, Miracle on the other hand would need a intermediate rider. She is very forward.   If someone is willing to free lease her that is O.K. but the very last option would be selling her. My daughter would like a situation where she could ride and take care of her and be with her still.

All these guys and gals are shoeless, stand well for the Ferrier and trailers well. Skeeter actually walks on and places his head where it belongs. (awesome).

Dawn Bradley         dawn.bradley90@comcast.net

Amos - Registered Standardbred, Bay, Gelding, 16.1 hand, 19 years old - Amos is extremely well-mannered and pulls both a sulkie and a sleigh. He is easy to catch, bathe, tie, shoe and vet. His only vice is that he can be a little shy of the clippers, but at his age we just trim him with scissors. Unfortunately, due to his age, Amos has developed an enlarged hock and a cataract in his left eye. However, these difficulties do not make him spooky or difficult to handle. He is turned out by himself (gets bullied easily by dominant horses) and manages quite fine. He requires front shoes to keep his hooves at an ideal angle. Amos deserves a home where he can live out his days in a restful and attentive environment as a companion horse or his hew owner's best friend. With proper management he should be sound for occasional driving (walk, jog) and lots of petting. Note: Fully restored sulkie and sleigh available for separate sale. Contact John 413-572-1077 
Contented Child - Thoroughbred Mare, 14.3 Hands, 22 years old . Great Shape. Been open 3 Seasons. Delivered 5 Dutch foals. No health issues current on all shots Recommended for Companion. Robert 860-491-4181/860-309-4012
Ginger - Thoroughbred, bay, mare, 16 hand, 13 year old. Goes English. Shown locally, mostly at unrated hunter shows. She is a horse who needs an experienced, confident, patient rider, who is not easily intimidated. She has excellent ground manners, but she can sometimes be difficult under saddle. She is best when she is worked consistently, close to everyday. She can jump 3' courses, but is currently out of shape and sticky with her leads. She is brave and will do anything for her rider, but she does not have a lot of confidence in herself and sometimes gets frustrated if her rider rushes her or is insecure. She is a sweetheart. She has been out of consistent work for 7 years, but she is occasionally lunged and ridden by a 14 year old girl.  Martha 401-480-8275
Kataba - Chincoteague Pony #323, Liver chestnut, mare, 7 year old, 12 hand. Good with geldings. Great driving prospect. She is looking for a one on one relationship to develop trust with people. Left side particle vision , Just had all shots. Real cute. Cell phone 401-640-4691.
Roy -  Appaloosa, White, Gelding, 16 hands, 30 years old.  He is blind, but very loving.  He is like a big golden retriever.  He was vet checked in March 06 and was given a clean bill of health, aside from his blindness.
Scooter -  Quarter Horse, Bay, Gelding, 15.3 hands, 17 years old.  Rides English or Western, Advanced Rider.  Well trained.  Former polo pony.  Also used for children's lessons in the past.  no health issues, but he is a little overweight from not working for four years.  Scooter is a very affectionate horse who will follow you around the pasture like a puppy.  He has a smooth trott and canter.  Scooter bows for treats and will blow bubbles in his water bucket to get the last few bits of grain that he dropped in it.  he loves to be sprayed with a hose in hot weather, and puts his face right in the spray.  He likes to run and play in the pasture.  Scooter is out of practice which is why he needs an advanced rider at this time.  He just needs a tuneup.  He is well trained and very responsive to body aids and every command he's given.  he loves rail rides and his behavior is excellent on the trails with a buddy.  Please call Corey  860-859-5380
Socks - Salem Valley Vet - Grade paint, Sorrel Brown 4 socks & Blaze, Gelding, 15.2 hands, 7 years old. Walk trot horse in soft footing. Bute as needed, goes Western & English for intermediate rider. Good with other horses.
'Sophie' 14.2H Appendix QH Mare. Good for light ring work or trail riding with company. Very quiet, does not need to be ridden consistently to be sane.. great with traffic, bikes, etc. 25 Years old, sound, barefoot, friendly, cute. UTD shots, feet. Please contact Kim kymberly79@aol.com or 860-304-0805.
Spotty - Appaloosa Gelding, 14 Hands, about 18 years old . Spotty was used for lessons thru May 07 until he went totally blind. If he trust you he can be ridden. Robert 860-491-4181/860-309-4012

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