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This Old Horse is a private, nonprofit, accredited sanctuary for retired, rescued and recovering horses. We are always looking for approved adopters.

If interested in knowing more, email [email protected].

10/30/2026

Bruiser and JB here looking for a safe and fun place to land! Our owner has a lot going on and no means to keep us well fed and loved on. I am a 2001, 16.2hh, sorrel, maybe a Quarter Horse/Morgan cross. You can see why I am called Bruiser. I am an easy keeper, well mannered, love treats though sometimes a little too much, thin soles though I am barefoot, have not been ridden in a number of years but I was kind and good on the trails, and love my bestie JB. I am a 2011, 15.2hh, dun/white Paint. I was started under saddle and never bucked and was a good, confident boy. My owner was having physical problems so never continued my training but I think with a more experienced person, I will blossom. I am very curious and love my jolly ball. If I don't have it, I go for sticks which can get a little dangerous. I am very friendly and have lovely manners and of course, want to be with my BFF, Bruiser. We are in Ada, MN waiting for you to stop by and meet us! We think we will be just right for you!

Email [email protected] to find out more and/or meet Bruiser and JB. Such good boys!

10/11/2026

Savvy Sunny
Hi! I’m Whinni and I want to introduce you to my main and younger man, Sunny. He is a handsome 2003, 16hh, Sorrel, QH gelding. He needs to be a retired sweetheart to you, your kids and grandkids and not be ridden for the same reason that I am not to be ridden, he has more than earned his retirement plus he has diabetes and PPID (Cushings). Sunny is on medication for both diabetes and PPID, so he is a perfect paddock ornament! He is shoed Spring through Fall as his farrier trims and shoes adjust the angle of his feet to relieve pain. For safety reasons, he is not shoed in winter. Like me, Sunny has no bad habits, is well-mannered and loves attention from everyone young and old. He is especially curious and sweet around kids. And love, well, he loves me and I know he will love you. (btw, Sunny is the boss of me, but I don’t mind at all.) If possible, we would love to stay together, but that is not a deal-breaker. A new forever and loving home is what we need most. We live and are loved in Clarks Grove, MN.

For more information and the chance to meet both of us, contact: [email protected].

10/11/2026

Wonderful Whinni
Hi! I’m Sunny and I want to introduce my lady and bff, Whinni. She is a 2000, 15hh, sorrel and white Paint mare. We have had an exclusive relationship for 5 years and act like an old married couple. Whinni is not to be ridden due to age, arthritis and for goodness sake, she needs to retire and beautify a pasture. She has arthritis and takes Equioxx (or Firocoxib) daily. Whinni’s an easy keeper although her teeth are bad, so her feed is soaked, and she gets chopped hay. She has an old rear leg injury that makes her a little gimpy. It is completely healed but hair doesn’t grow on it so fly boots with Desitin or Swat keep the flies away. Whinni has no bad habits and loves attention from all (she’s kind of nosy, actually). She is wonderful around kids, a delightful mare and best of all, she adores me. If possible, we would love to stay together, but that is not a deal-breaker. A new forever and loving home is what we need most. We live and are loved in Clarks Grove, MN.

For more information and the chance to meet both of us, contact: [email protected].

10/11/2026

Howdy; my name is Ben! I am a 2000, 16hh, red dun chipped, QH gelding. I am lonely as my mare was euthanized a couple of weeks ago. I still look for her as I roam around the property. It’s not easy to lose a friend you spent every day with for years. I was ridden regularly until the last year. My owner had to give up riding, first due to hip pain and now, after a hip replacement, he is not comfortable with the idea of riding me again.
I am laid back, love humans and enjoy meeting new two legged friends.
My feet are great, I am sound, healthy, an easy keeper and my manners are impeccable. Though I am trained Western, I would love to try a lighter weight English saddle, just for comfort, so I can remain as healthy and sound as I am now. I am easy to catch and love to be brushed, don’t you? My farrier loves my calm easy going manner and I respect his need to lift my feet. I’m healthy as a….as a….well, you know, a horse! Maybe I shouldn’t say that to know me is to love me, but that is what Denise said when she came to visit! I am well loved, yet lonely, in Kandiyohi, MN.

Email [email protected] for more information and/or to schedule a visit.

09/30/2026

Gem here! I love people, especially younger people. I am currently at Heartland Girls Ranch helping to heal some wonderful young ladies. It helps that I am only 14.1 hands and very calm and quiet. At 20 years old, I am a great age. I am a beautiful gray Quarter Horse mare. Easy keeper too. I adore being groomed and led around. My only not so great thing is that I get very anxious under saddle. I am not sure why but I do. So probably no riding but groundwork is right up my alley. If you are looking for the perfect ground horse, I am the Gem for you! If you haven't already googled where I am located, I am in Benson, MN. Come check me out! I can hardly wait to meet you!

Email [email protected] for more information and/or to schedule a visit.

08/22/2026

My fancy name is Silk Royale but most people call me Shaq. I am a tall (16.2hh), 2004, chestnut, American Saddlebred gelding. I am a retired lesson horse but am being worked with. I mostly like to walk and trot and am very good on the lunge line and under saddle. I use a bitless bridle. I don't care much for a bit but maybe because I need my teeth floated?? Also I could stand to gain a few pounds before winter. My only other not so good trait is that I am buddy sour but after a little work, I get focused on you. I just need a little TLC. My handler says I am a loving affectionate horse that will go so far with the right person that will take the time to allow me to trust them. She also says that I am a good listener and a sweetheart. You can meet me at Wishbone Ranch in Hastings, MN. If you decide to adopt me, it will be a sweetheart of a deal for both of us!

Email [email protected] for more information and/or to set up a visit.

08/13/2026

My name is Hudson and I am a handsome, 2010, 16.3hh, bay, Thoroughbred gelding. I have kissing spine but am otherwise healthy. I just can't be ridden. I do make a wonderful companion for just about anything - goats, minis, donkeys, young ones (like an uncle to them), ... I like cats and dogs and kids (both human and goat). I do like a stall for part of the day but am okay with a nice shelter outside too. I am well mannered including being good for the vet, the farrier, a bath, kids, ... I will even wear a silly hat to make you happy! Other than the kissing spine, I would say I am the perfect horse. You will love me and I will love you and your family and herd. I am in Random Lake, WI but my mom is happy to send more pictures, answer your questions and transport me if I am too far away. I hope to hear from you soon!

Email [email protected] to learn more!

07/11/2026

Let me introduce myself. I am Jack and I am looking for a forever home and a loving partner. My name has several origins but generally means ‘filled with energy and health’ and my name is considered a blessing. I have quite the story to tell some of which is a far cry from energy and health.

I was dropped off at A.T.’s, by my original owner, and she rehabbed me to where I am today. A.T. has been my savior and friend since she accepted me into her life and now it’s time to find a new home and partner as she is moving and cannot take me with her. (As you can see, I’m adorable). I am a 2004, QH Cross, gray, flea bit, gelding. I do have PPID so I’m on Prescend 1x day and need a dry lot to maintain my health. I was ridden before, by my original owner, who did not properly care for me. A.T. fed me 3x day to get my weight up and it worked. Now I am fed 2x day. My topline is still not where it needs to be, but it’s coming along, so I require ground work and lunging to build up my muscles before I could be under saddle. Did I mention I’m adorable? I am a quiet, well-behaved gentleman and tend to get picked on, in a herd, as I am meek (not weak). I love cats and dogs and the kids who come to groom me and give me all the love and attention I deserve. It will take time for me to feel comfortable with you as I am quiet, timid and slow to trust. I am good for the farrier and vet I and thrive on routine. I am sound and although I was ridden western. I’d love to convert to an English saddle as they are so much lighter, and I am still recovering from my original owners poor care. Remember, I am still working on my topline so I cannot be ridden right away. When my topline is up to s***f, I should only be asked to carry NO MORE THAN 175 pounds INCLUDING TACK (hence the advantage of an English saddle).I trailer well and have even been the decoy to get other horses on the trailer. I chuckle at that one (big babies)! Please find it in your heart to bring me into your life. I will not disappoint you! (There is a photo of me when A.T. accepted me, so you can see the time, effort and love she shared to bring me back from the brink. A.T. is why I am as strong and getting stronger today. Thank you, A.T., I owe you my life!) I currently live and am doted upon in Mazeppa, MN, but I cannot remain there for much longer. Love me and I’ll love you more! Promise!!

Email [email protected] for more information and/or to set up a visit.

06/25/2026

Update: Currently on hold while being worked with.

Greetings! My name is Wager and you can bet that I will add a little challenge and lots of fun to your life. I am 2003, 16.1hh, bay, gelding, Thoroughbred. I have been trained in dressage at a higher level but have only had intermittent training in the last few years so I would need work not only under saddle but in hand and with the farrier. I have lovely manners and am good for the farrier when I am routinely handled. If not, I go back to my bad habits. I am very leery of strangers so I do take a while to warm up to someone new. I bet I could warm up to you! I am a harder keeper so I will need extra food besides hay. I also have EOTRH. I seem like a hot mess but most of the messiness disappears with regular work. I actually am like a giant lab once there is more of a routine and I know you. Come check me out in Solon Springs, WI. I would wager a bet that you will be pleasantly surprised if you do!

Email [email protected] for more information and/or to set up a visit.

06/03/2026

I am an Oldenburg cross, black beauty mare at 16.1hh. I am 18 years old and sadly have DSLD. I probably could be ponied around with a small person on my back when my DSLD is not flared up. It has been fine for a while so I am not on any medications. My name is Tia which means aunt in Spanish. Come to find out an excellent name choice. I am like everyone's favorite aunt. I am sweet and protective. I will take care of your herd whether geldings or mares, young or old, short or tall. I come with excellent manners and again a sweet disposition. You can probably guess that I am an easy keeper. I do like a little grain. It makes me feel special when I get some. Meet me in Marine on St. Croix, MN so I can make you feel special too.

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19025 Coates Boulevard
Hastings, MN
55033

Telephone

(651) 437-1889

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http://www.thisoldhorse.org/

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