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Click on the horse’s name and it will take you to their page to read about the wonderful people who opened their hearts to a rescue horse! We want to thank them all for giving a rescue horse a second chance at life!
By KathyG on January 11, 2013
Deb has done it again! Deb, from Greeneville, has adopted, yet another lucky horse from MAHR! Black Pearl found her way into Deb’s heart. Off to a 40 acre ranch, *Raven*, Black Pearl’s new name, has a wonderland to roam on with a lot of other beautiful, lucky horses & donkeys! Thank you, Deb, for [...]
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By KathyG on May 9, 2012
Deb Turney, from Camp Creek area, adopted Rain. They just bonded within minutes of meeting each other. Rain only comes to Deb, when she calls her…no one else…so that tells ya something! Deb is boarding Rain here, until her pastures are fenced. Thank you, Deb, for opening up your heart and home for a [...]
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By KathyG on March 31, 2012
Dawn & Brian from Elizabethton, TN adopted Bella on 3/31! She’ll have 3 other horses to play with and a nice pasture to play in! Thank you Dawn and Brian for giving Bella a wonderful, forever home!
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By KathyG on January 2, 2012
In December of 2011, Dr. Peter Platzel, of Kingsport saw Twister on our website and fell in love with him before he even came out to MAHR. Once he saw Twister, he knew that was the horse for him. He took him through the trails and came [...]
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By KathyG on October 10, 2011
After Diane, of Va., left, she kept thinking of the one she left behind that had caught her eye….Lilly. After much contemplating, and numbers crunching, she decided to go where her heart is telling her to go, plus, they needed another family horse that could ride, anyway! So she called up MAHR and asked if [...]
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By KathyG on September 26, 2011
Diane has always loved horses. She said, “I have loved horses my entire life. I spent my youth around them. I am now 52 and have been blessed financially, and have the time and desire to provide a loving, safe and secure environment to the horses. The are beautiful, intelligent animals who deserve [...]
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By KathyG on July 31, 2011
Hanna’s Mom has been looking for a nice, gentle horse for her 4 year old, Hanna, for a long time. They came to Mustang Alley in July, and saw Jessie. Jessie had been born with a birth defect in his left hip and couldn’t continue to ride on roads any longer, so his past owners [...]
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By KathyG on May 30, 2011
The Fulfords and Maverick Jamie & Jim Fulford adopted Maverick on 5-30-11. Jamie has had her eye on Maverick for a long time, and said today is the day! Their two children, Harlee, 5 and her brother, Brandon, 6, will also be enjoying riding Maverick around the property. Maverick loves children and stood for them [...]
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By KathyG on March 27, 2011
On March 25th, 2011, Morgan, a 10 year old young lady, came to look and see if there was a horse for her so she could graduate to a larger horse! She’s outgrown her pony. She saw Magic and rode him, and said, “I like him!” So she rode him again, and decided that Magic [...]
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By KathyG on March 20, 2011
I think it was love at first site…Kelly wanted a big stocky quarter horse. One that she could ride at anytime and feel safe. Now she and Macie have have a bond that will last forever! Thank you, Kelly, for opening up your heart & home to a rescue horse! They deserve a second [...]
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By KathyG on March 10, 2011
Fran Knotts from Lafayette, TN saw the 28 TWHs on Facebook that Mustang Alley aquired and had to help out! The moment she saw his face, it was true love! Not only did Fran adopt the sorrel stallion, but she adopted the young black stallion, too, for her sister! Thank you, Fran, for helping a [...]
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By KathyG on February 8, 2011
Poco Poncho found his new forever home & partner for life! Steve, from Knoxville, adopted Poco Pancho for his daughter, Mandy, and Satchel Page for himself. Another beautiful success story!
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By KathyG on February 8, 2011
Steve, from Knoxville, adopted Satchel Page on 2/8/11 and also adopted Poco Poncho for his daughter! Together they will all ride and learn together. Thank you Steve! For giving TWO rescue horses a loving family to grow old with!
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By KathyG on January 31, 2011
9 year old Minnich, from Bristol, TN fell in love with Midnight the first time she rode him. Her parents wanted her to look at a couple other horses before she made that life-long decision. Minnich waited a whole week thinking about Midnight and never quit thinking of him. Finally, on January 31, 2010, she [...]
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By KathyG on January 30, 2011
Caley & Penni were looking for a good kid’s horse and found him at our rescue. Jake has been here for a year now and finally someone wanted him! On 1/30/11, after Caley rode Jake for awhile she said she wanted him! Jake is a 21 year old TWH…just the perfect age for a beginner [...]
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By KathyG on January 23, 2011
Chandler Graybeal of Abingdon, Va, adopted Apache on Jan 23, 2011. ”He’s just the perfect size” Chandler plans to teach Apache sorting and penning…he’ll be great! Chandler has been looking for a good sorting and penning prospect and finally found one at Mustang Alley Horse Rescue. Thank you, Chandler, [...]
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By KathyG on January 15, 2011
Amy Bronson of Chilhowie, VA got the surprise of her life when her sister-in-law told her she had to come over to her house because she needed some help. Amy had come to the rescue and just fell in love with Estrella, but then found out she couldn’t afford her because of other obligations. Her [...]
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By KathyG on September 17, 2010
Debbie had her eyes on Belle 3 years ago when she first started coming out to volunteer here at MAHR. Belle is the only horse Debbie would ride. Finally, now that Debbie & her husband Steve, have their place set up for horses in Chuckey, TN, she said it was time. Belle & Debbie have [...]
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By KathyG on July 25, 2010
Leslie came to MAHR looking for that special horse. One that she could ride with confidence on and know she’d be well taken care of…..and Sky fit that very description. After coming a few times and riding Sky in the round pen and on the trails, she said he’s the perfect one! On July 24th, [...]
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By KathyG on July 16, 2010
Connie of Jonesboro, fell in love with Buster the moment she laid eyes on him…”this horse was meant to be mine”, she commented….”I just love him”! What a wonderful match! With a beautiful home, Buster will spend the rest of his life with Connie & his pasture-mate, another gelding. Connie plans to ride him around [...]
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By KathyG on June 25, 2010
Maria Blackstone, of Rogersville, TN, adopted Eeyore on June 25th, 2010. Maria kept her eye on Eeyore for a long time before he completely stole her heart. She couldn’t stand it any longer, she had to have him. Thank you, Maria…for giving Eeyore a loving, forever home!
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By KathyG on June 20, 2010
Leslie Johnson of Woodlawn, TN came to MAHR looking for that special horse that she could “click” with. After riding several of the horses here…she saddled up Tessa and got on…after about 5 minutes of riding, she had a big smile on her face and said “This is the one!” What a pair! Tessa left [...]
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By KathyG on April 13, 2010
Heather, a student of Tusculum College, adopted Cowboy on April 11th, 2010, and is taking him back home to Chicago, in May when school is out. They really clicked when she came out to volunteer and she just couldn’t resist those baby blue eyes of his. Good luck Heather & Cowboy, on your new adventures [...]
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By KathyG on March 11, 2010
Beth & David Detroyer, of Camp Creek, TN, adopted Sadie & Magnum in March of 2010 . They fell in love at first sight! David is a barefoot trimmer and will continue Sadie & Magnum’s navicular trimming and soon they’ll both be sound enough to take to the trails. Thank you, Beth & David, for [...]
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By KathyG on February 28, 2010
Amanda, of Johnson City, adopted Peaches on Feb. 27th, 2010. She also adopted Rose, for her granddaughter. They have a beautiful place and Rose & Peaches seem very comfortable in their new home. Thank you, Amanda, for opening up your heart & home for 2 wonderful rescues. Another good ending!
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