Many thanks to our Special Friends and Business Sponsors for helping us care for the equines. Please see them listed at the bottom of this page.
NOTE: The ages stated for the equines are the ages they will be on their birthdays in 2010. Many of the ages are estimated. We do have accurate dates on the ages of all the BLM mustangs.
REGULAR ADOPTION LIST (See our "Adopt & Sponsor" page for info on our Regular Adoptions.)
Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang is a roan BLM mustang mare. She has not had much handling. Adoption fee: $85 Sponsors are needed.
Little Man is a small, very gentle 8-year-old gelding. As far as we know, Little Man is not broke to ride. He has the potential to be a nice youth hunter-jumper. Adoption fee: $200 Sponsors are needed.
Blondie is a lovely chestnut mare. She can be led and brushed. We were told that she is broke to ride but is spirited and needs an experienced rider. Adoption fee: $200 Sponsors are needed.
Braveheart is a very friendly BLM mustang gelding. We can brush him and pick up his feet. Braveheart has a heart murmur but Dr. Tilley said that he could be used for light trail riding. Braveheart is not currently broke to ride. Adoption fee: $150 Sponsors are needed.
Top Hat was adopted out with Dusty Rose. He, also, was returned because the people could no longer afford to feed him. Top Hat is not broke to ride. This photo was taken when he arrived. He is looking much better now. We had this horse two years ago and he was stunning. An updated photo will be posted when one becomes available. Adoption fee: $150 Top Hat is currently being fostered. Adoption is not available at this time.
Molly is a very small BLM mare, about 10 years old. She loves to be petted and brushed. Molly is not broke to ride. Adoption fee: $85 Molly is currently being fostered. Adoption is not available at this time.
Charley is a gentle BLM mare. She can be petted and brushed. Charley is not broke to ride. Adoption fee: $85 Charley is currently being fostered. Adoption is not available at this time.
Yang is a young jack. Adoption fee: $70 Yang is being fostered by Robin Young but is available for adoption.
Shawmut is a john (a castrated male donkey). Adoption fee: $70 Shamut is being fostered by Robin Young but is available for adoption.
Cocoa is approximately 6 years old. She is broke to ride but is a little hard to catch. Adoption fee: $250 Sponsors are needed.
Stuart Little is a 5-year-old large pony/small horse. He has not yet been gelded. He has had no training at all. Adoption fee: $100 Sponsors are needed.
COWBOY is a 10-year-old mustang gelding. He was rescued from a killer pen and given to GMACER. He is healthy and sound. He is somewhat wary of people but can be petted while at the feed tub. Cowboy is not broke to ride. Adoption fee: $60 Sponsors are needed.
Reese's (as in the peanut butter candy) was one of the horses saved from starvation in Clarksville in 2009. She can be petted but has not had a lot of handling. Adoption fee: $85 Sponsors are needed.
Brownie is a BLM mustang mare. She can be petted while eating. Adoption fee: $60 Sponsors are needed.
Fancy is gentle but has a crooked foot and is permanently lame. She is suitable as a companion horse only. Please see Fancy on the Special Needs page. Adoption fee: $60 Fancy is currently being fostered. Adoption is not available at this time.
SPECIAL ADOPTION LIST (See our "Adopt & Sponsor" page for info on our Special Adoptions.)
Buck is a 19-year-old Quarter Horse gelding. Buck has arthritis in his hips and hocks.
Buck has been "adopted" by PET Arabians, LLC Patricia, Elizabeth and Tim Parmley Hattiesburg, AR
Spice is a blind mare.
Spice has been "adopted" by PET Arabians, LLC Patricia, Elizabeth and Tim Parmley Hattiesburg, AR
Cherokee is a blind mare that loves attention. Cher has been "adopted" by Linda Prutzman.
Black Beauty came in with Cherokee and is also blind. Black Beauty has been "adopted" by Dana Williams.
Bute-tee is a 9-year-old BLM mustang mare that came to GMAC with a broken jaw. The jaw has healed with permanent deformaties. She is not halter-broke and is wary of people. Bute-tee has been "adopted" by Sherry Kelly and Mary Lewis.
Miss Mary is a blind BLM mustang mare. Because of her disability, she will stay at Give Me A Chance. Miss Mary has been "adopted" by Diane and Mike Gujda of Colorado.
Golden Locket is 5 years old. She was badly mauled by another horse in the pasture at her first home and those injuries are permanent. Golden Locket has been "adopted" by PET Arabians, LLC Patricia, Elizabeth and Tim Parmley Hattiesburg, AR
Rebel is a 28-year-old Tennessee Walking Horse. He is blind in his left eye and partially blind in his right. He is otherwise healthy, well-trained and gentle.
Rebel has been "adopted" by PET Arabians, LLC Patricia, Elizabeth and Tim Parmley Hattiesburg, AR
PERMANENT RESIDENTS
Some of the equines at Give Me A Chance Equine Rescue cannot be adopted out, either due to legal reasons or physical/behavioral problems or special circumstances.
Blackjack was attacked by an older jack and seriously injured. He is recovering and will be gelded in the fall. He has kept such a good disposition through hard times that we will keep him as the "greeter" at the ranch. Blackjack loves to talk . . . er, bray!
Strike For Richard is a 14-year-old Thoroughbred gelding who came to GMACER with a pulled suspensory ligament. The ligament has healed but he has developed a ring bone. (For information on ringbone, see the Special Needs page.) Richard requires a special diet. He is a former racehorse.
Richard is sponsored by Karen Hughes.
Thank you for looking over our list of horses that are available for adoption, fostering and sponsorships. We are grateful for any assistance you might give to help us support these beautiful equines.
We gratefully acknowledge our Special Friends and Business Sponsors:
Ashauer Thoroughbred Racing Stables, trainer Norman Ashauer (501) 617-2474 Arkansas Thoroughbred Training Center, Hot Springs, AR www.meadowlanestable.com
Dena Popara, trainer and manager Meadowlane Farm, Bismarck, AR (501) 617-2475 Specializing in training and selling trail horses www.meadowlanestable.com
Johnny and Nancy Francis, owners of Southwest Storm Shelters of Amity
Security Warehouse - Jim and Janie Allen 725 South 7th St., Arkadelphia, AR 71923 (870) 246-4515
Paw Prints - Jim and Janie Allen 725 South 7th St., Arkadelphia, AR 71923 (870) 246-7297
PET Arabians, LLC Patricia, Elizabeth and Tim Parmley Hattiesburg, AR