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Sponsored by the Maryland Equine Transition Service (METS), a program of the Maryland Horse Council Foundation, Inc.

Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue
Hercules: 2002 Belgian Gelding. Walk/trot/canter for intermediate rider.
adoptions@gentlegiantsdrafthorserescue.org;
www.gentlegiantsdrafthorserescue.org
Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue
Houston: 2006 Percheron Gelding. Companion only. Easy going, impeccable manners.
adoptions@gentlegiantsdrafthorserescue.org;
www.gentlegiantsdrafthorserescue.org
Standardbred Retirement Foundation
Ellie: gorgeous girl w/flair! Stocky, sturdy, awesome demeanor! Walk, pace, trot, canter! Very fluid & floaty! Amazing drsg or pleasure prospect! Require advanced, experienced rider!  15.2h, 2005, Bay, Mare.
609-738-3255; SRFAdoption@gmail.com;
www.AdoptaHorse.org
GAIT, INC.
Queso:  6yo, 14.3h grade Foxtrotter gelding. Great on trails & in ring w/nice foundation U/S, good for a confident novice rider or above. Easy keeper, will do best on a private farm. Adoption fee $1600 in Frederick, MD
www.gaitrrr.org
Middle Ridge Farm & Rescue
Banner: 13.3h Arabian gelding pony, 8 years old. Very forward and intelligent. Looking for an experienced, confident rider to continue his training. Endless possibilities. Adoption fee $900.
301-305-6440; info@middleridgefarm.com;
www.MiddleRidgeAnimalRescue.com
Days End Farm Horse Rescue
Quiver: 1998, 16.1h, OTTB. Personable companion looking for retirement home! Reg name: Colony Ruler. Kind, soulful mare, always the first to greet you in the field. Currently out 24/7, but also does well stall kept .
301-854-5037; Adopt@defhr.org; www.defhr.org
Lifeline Horse Rescue & Rehab., Inc.
Bella: beautiful, aged Appendix QH mare. Avail to forever companion home. Has old injury, prevents hard work, but ok for occasional walking rides. Requires Prascend for Cushing’s Disease. Happy barefoot.
301-318-1686; Leila@lifelinehorserescue.org;
www.lifelinehorserescue.org
MidAtlantic Horse Rescue
Classic Kid: Ch.g., 16+h, ‘16. Fee: $1600. Beautiful mover w/uphill build, hacks out successfully. No limitations. Barefoot. Cribber but is stopped w/strap. Big puppy dog, always wants to know who is doing what!
302-376-7297; Bev@MidAtlanticHorseRescue.org;
www.MidAtlanticHorseRescue.org
Freedom Hill Horse Rescue
Delilah: QH mare, ‘97, 15.2h, cremello w/poss champagne gene, green/blue eyes. Rounded ears due to frostbite. Western exp. Best suited for light riding. Loves kids. Can be boss mare. Stands for vet, farrier. Trailers.
freedom.hill.org@gmail.com;  www.freedomhillhorserescue.com
Maryland Equine Transition Service
Cookie: a real-life unicorn! ‘93, 14h Grade Paint mare Beginner safe, barefoot, up to date on care. Groundwork-only, therapy lesson setting. Arthritic changes need to be monitored, not currently on maintenance meds.
410-970-6474; horses@mdequinetransition.org;
www.mdequinetransition.org
The Foxie G Foundation
Yep: 16H, 4yo bay TB gelding. Despite being sway backed, unlimited for any discipline. Only started one time & did not shine on track but w/easy going personality, will be wonderful riding horse. Adoption fee $500.
301-667-2553; whinnywhiskers@thefoxiegfoundation.org;
www.thefoxiegfoundation.org
Maryland Horse Rescue
Ginger: 1998, 15.2h Paint mare. Gorgeous girl! Very gentle & laid back, gets along in mixed herd. Avail as a companion with no adoption fee through our unique foster program. Ask us about the benefits of fostering!
301-992-0284; mdhorserescue@gmail.com;
www.mdhorserescue.net
Little Longears Miniature Donkey Rescue
Donkeys, donkeys everywhere! Miniatures, Standards & even Mammoths! Donkeys are sweet, social & super smart! Come see for yourself. We have lots of donkeys ready for adoption.
301-908-7351; info@littlelongears.org;
www.littlelongears.org

Safe Haven Equine Warriors
Safe Haven Equine Warriors wishes Killian O’Callaghan a wonderful future with his new  adopted pony, Happy Go Lucky!
410-718-1806; safehavenequinewarriors@gmail.com; www.safehavenequinewarriors.com

Trainers/Judges/Instructors

Heather Achen
USEF “r” Judge; MHSA “R” Judge Hunter/ Eq. and Jumpers. VHSA and IEA approved Judge. 30+ yrs Teaching. Judging and Riding Clinics Available
240-888-6945; piaffe99@comcast.net
Nancy Dawn Ashway
Judging: USEF “R” Hunter, Breeding, & Eq; “r” Jumper & MHSA “R” Hunter & Hunt Seat Equitation, Hunter Breeding, Jumper. Clinics Boarding, Training, Sales, Lessons
410-253-7252;horseshowjudge@countrycomfortfarm.com;  countrycomfortfarm.com

Yvonne Atwood
British Horse Society Intermediate Instructor & USDF Bronze & Silver medalist. Traveling to you teaching classical drsg, rider biomechanics & correct grndwrk. Let me help you start/retrain/improve your horse while also teaching you “how & why” & “feel & body awareness”. All levels.
240-529-8707; yaatwood@hotmail.com;  www.mindfuldressage.com
Leslie Deering
Event-Show-Fox Hunt. Classically trained by Olympians, making it happen in the real world. Specializing in building confidence using sports psychology principles. Trained Pony Club A’s, upper lvl eventers, h/j & pleasure riders seeking safe fun. 30 yrs w/numerous ref. Lic. insured. Will travel
301-706-4642;  www.GlendevonStablesLLC.com

Tina Legno
Classical Horsemanship Training & Instruction - Solutions for Soundness, Performance, Behavior, and Balance Issues-Groundwork/Work In Hand/Lungework-Improve Communication & Connection-Virtual Inst. Available.  Alivio Equestrian Academy
571-577-7447; aliviofarm@gmail.com;
www.aliviohorse.solutions

Jane Seigler
USDF Silver Medalist. Dressage instruction. Beginner to 4th Level, focused on helping horse and rider find confidence in their balance, discover better relaxation, and maximize athletic performance. Extensive training with Walter Zettl, Linda Zang and Ulf Wiltfang.
301-774-3756; seigler.jane@gmail.com

Bob Ciri
John & Josh Lyons Certified Trainer - Helping horses & riders improve communication, solve behavior problems & gain riding confidence. Lessons focus on developing balance, increasing understanding of aids, & improving movement. Also exp w/rehab for horses coming back to work.
301-928-2828; help@horsesupport.com;
www.horsesupport.com

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