Anxious Larry (14yr)

Larry has had 30 days of professional training. He has been on trail rides. He enjoy trail riding and doesn't spook. He is not for a beginning rider but an intermediate to experienced rider would do well on him. Larry can be dominant in a herd. A very beautiful horse that is very easy to be around. He is an easy keeper, loads, does well for farrier.

SILENT PURSUIT

Back in the program, info coming soon.

Arlene's Dream

11 year old pacer, she had been on trails but needs work. Good ground manners.

Willie

10 year old Standardbred gelding - bay - 16'2 hands tall - he is healthy and even a bit on the heavy side and out of shape. Trained to ride and needs to be ridden! Hastings MN area

Dallas

Dallas is an Appaloosa cross gelding, approximately 15 years, and is completely blind. has been used for riding demonstrations at 4-H clubs and summer school programs. He has done some light cattle work, and ridden many many miles of trails, Call or email for more information. asapinc@mwt.net or 608-689-2296

B'S Quick-ke

. Quick-ke now 13 years old was trained to race but never made it to the She developed a difficult infection in her mouth and it was decided (by her previous owner) she would stay home and be a broodmare. She has had, I believe, 6 foals one dying in a tragic accident. When we acquired this small punchy mare, so reminiscent of Happy Sharon's conformation, we bred her to an up-and-coming stallion in Michigan, Artistic. In the 3 years she has been with us she has had no more trouble than a corneal scratch which healed without incident. She is a slightly protective but excellent mother, never experiencing a dystocia. Quick-ke has been on 24 hour turnout for 3 years and for the most part has been herd boss. She is a fabulous easy keeper and has hooves as hard as rock. Quick-ke has absolutely no soundness issues. Her previous owner only had the farrier out once yearly, so she can be anxious for hoof trimming, she has always been barefoot. Quick-ke is probably 15 hands, solid bay, and surprisingly pretty for a Standardbred. As she has spent the majority of her life as a broodmare on pasture so many things will be new to her but she loads and trailers, is good for the vet, seeks affection from people, is easily caught, lead and stabled. Quick-ke is a natural or free pacer and I have no issues if someone wants to continue her career as a broodmare. Her previous owner stated many times that he regretted not getting her back to the track because she was really fast!

How Quick Thou Art

B's Quick-ke had an uneventful delivery two years ago of a filly we named "How Quick Thou Art", by Artistic. Affectionately known as "Pixie." Pixie is an intelligent, affection seeking unbroken 2 year old. She especially enjoys the company of horses who play, our others are geriatric. Pixie is very sharp and want's to please. She is pretty good for the vet and farrier but dislikes having her temp taken as a minor respiratory infection last year required us to temp her twice daily. Like her mother she has fabulous hard feet, is solid bay and pretty but tends to trot not pace, she too is an easy keeper. I feel Pixie would make an excellent pleasure horse for someone if started by a professional. Additionally and rather ironically, she like to jump fences. As a weanling, living within board fences, no hot wire, I would often find her in the front pasture instead of the back! On one occasion she was discovered outside the pasture altogether, but upon seeing me, ran gleefully to a spot only 3 boards high and jumped back into the pasture! While Pixie has had routine handling she has never been trailered, or started in harness or under saddle.

Orchard's Romance

"Orchard Romance" is also a two year old filly. She is by Artistic out of Rising Souffle(winner of over $150,000)- Frugal Gourmet (winner of over $500, 000). Soufee as we called her mother was also a "gift" to us and we soon found out why. Soufee suffered from a chronic infection in her hoof that we came to find out had been going on for 2 years. For the duration of Soufee's pregnancy, my husband and I flushed, soaked, packed and wrapped her hoof daily. She went to MSU and was seen free of charge, for two hoof wall re-sections because her persistent and unique hoof infection was an excellent learning opportunity for the veterinary students. We even packed her foot with maggots, had specially designed shoes and a special paddock free of mud for her to graze. Our goal was always to keep her comfortable and get her through her pregnancy (and mine!). She delivered a beautiful filly in May of 2006. Orchard Romance or "Cricket" was up and nursing in 20 minutes! We named her Cricket because she spent her first several months of life leaping with joy from one place to another! Sadly her mother, Soufee, relapsed and was humanely euthanized shortly after weaning.This past November we sent Cricket to Hall-of-Fame Trainer Allen Tomlinson and despite almost 4 months of training on the track he felt she just didn't have that next gear, that drive to win.( While she was at Allen's she had her wolf teeth pulled, Pixie has not). So she came home a few weeks ago. Cricket is lanky and fit, sporting a right hind white ankle and deep brown eyes, she is completely sound. She has obviously had a lot of exposure to barn life, blacksmith, harness and two short trailer rides. I love this filly and think she is going to make a great horse and friend for someone who really loves her.

Bob Cook (8yr)

Bob has been off bute for at least a year now!!!

Also he walks on all fours thanks to Mark Stuber's natural hoof trimming!

TB gelding - bay. Bob will go STRAIGHT TO YOUR HEART once you meet this GENTLEMAN. He loves people--especially children! UPDATE (6/02):. Bob Cook - foaled in 1995 at Cottonwood Farms in Big Rock, IL. Sire: Silky Stallone out of No Nukes. Dam: Racy Kathy out of Tarport Kathy. Last race was at Maywood Park on January 12, 2001. He made $118,917 from 85 races. Unfortunately, Bob Cook did not leave his racing career in sound condition.. Please contact ASAP.

Crash

Crash is an 11 years old Appaloosa gelding. He stands at 15HH. He's the first one to greet you, will come running when you call his name, and likes being around people, and is very curious. He stands nicely for the ferrier, and is easy to trailer. His hooves are very dry and are prone to cracks which get better with supplements(biotin) and hoof moisturizer, and regular ferrier visits, in the summer every 6-7 weeks, and in the winter every 8-9 weeks. I've had crash for 4 years now, prior to me, crash had 2 months of professional training. Crash has been ridden in an arena, learning basic dressage(which he has learned very quickly), on trail rides through creeks and rough terrain, and has been trailered. Crash is partially blind, and because of this, needs to go somewhere with clearly marked fences, he has had injuries in the past from running into new fences(especially where the fence line is confusing) and has several scars, but no lasting damage. He is also very reliant on having a buddy that he can stick with and follow if he's unsure of the fences. He would be a good match to someone who is willing to be patient with him and not to overwhelm him with too many instructions at once, building his trust by slowly introducing new ideas and obstacles to him. He can be a wonderful trail riding companion, and loves to learn! He doesn't respond to "just kick him harder, and he'll go" mentality, if he refuses to go, its because he is unsure where to go and if its safe or not, but once he trusts you, he'll happily forge small rivers, and even go over small jumps. With a sensitive rider, and he will shine! He's naturally curious seems to enjoy going riding. This picture was taken mid October of this year!

Bell Valley Titan

Four year old filly, Up for replacement.

 Mick

Thoroughbred, Never shown, He needs a firm hand to let him know who is boss! Never trail ridden. Has shoes on front all year. Doesn’t like to be stalled, or cross tied. Needs firm hand, very out of shape right now. UTD on shots, coggins till end of year and is OK for farrier.

. Jockey No. 0035254 Foaled: June 6, 2000 Registered name: Phone Good News (we call him “Mick”) Sire: Phone Roberto Dam Good News Sex: Gelding Height – 16.2 (??) He’s a tall boy! Was nominated for breeders cup, have his jockey papers.

Kentatah

13 year old Thoroughbred Mare, reason for placement into the ASAP program is that the owner has lost interest in riding. There are no prior injuries, so this mare is sound and has no known vice. Call ASAP for more details.

10 year old Standardbred Gelding, Disorderly last raced at Sports Creek in Michigan and has a lifetime winnings of $80,000.He is a big bay with a white mark on his forehead. He loads, clips and hauls well.

Sarajevo (6yr)

Current adopter states, "She has just received her vaccinations and has a current coggins as of today.  We are willing to foster her until she finds a home." Please call for more details as far as riding history on this beauty.

Comet (10yr)

Standardbred / Quarter horse cross. Gelding. No formal training but is gentle and easy to handle. With Silent Pursuit in Camp Douglas area. Call ASAP or email Susan at asapinc@mwt.net for more details.

Depth Charge (19yr)
STB gelding. Sire:  Outstanding, Dam:  Helen of Highland. Bay - originally from Michigan - raced until late 90's. Has been in adoptive home since 1999 - is well trained to ride. Depth Charge hates cattle and should be in a home without cattle.  He has not seen another horse since 1999.  Is located in Westby, WI.  Contact ASAP for more.

Cheyenne (6yr)

QH mare. 15 hands. Nice and quiet. Halter broke, used to farriers, handling, but has never been trained to ride. UPDATE FROM FOSTER FAMILY (8/14): Cheyenne is now at our (Mark and Denise Stuber north of Menomonie, WI) farm. She does halter up fine and will allow her feet to be trimmed. Beyond this, Cheyenne has very little understanding of obedience. She has had a couple natural horsemanship ground work training sessions and is responding very quickly and positively. She has a big, almost foundation quarter horse look, deep in the chest and wide in the neck. She is a registered breeding stock paint. UPDATE (9/23): We saddled Cheyenne for the first time. She took the saddle well with no resistance. We also explored some new areas on the farm and spooky objects. She remained fairly calm and curious through it all. We will do more groundwork with the saddle on before we try mount. When we picked her up Cheyenne had a badly split left front hoof (a very deep, full length toe crack). This has grown out about half way and is not causing her any problems. UPDATE (10/19): We rode Cheyenne again today. This was her second time being mounted and her first time in the arena. We didn't do anything fast but she moved out at a walk, took direction and stopped on command. She is a very calm and patient horse. Even when she was a bit confused she wasn't at all panicky and was quite comfortable to ride. We will continue to work with her. At this point she is safe to mount and ready for serious training if someone is interested

Last Call (5yr)

Appendix Quarter Horse gelding. Chestnut. 16.3 HH. His nickname is Halo, and he is currently in Virginia. Sound. Please call ASAP for more details on this beauty. Halo is trained in western style. Current owner states, "He was learning so quick earlier in his training that he was voice command trained.  I have a new trainer working with him to keep him from becoming wild or restless, but I do not know where he skills stand right now.  He will need some work, but you will definitely not be starting from scratch." UPDATE FROM FOSTER FAMILY (12/24): Last Call (aka, Halo) is a really nice horse. He's tall, he's gorgeous, he is affectionate, and has good ground manners. He is green, but with a patient trainer would make a truly awesome hunter or eventer. He has not be ridden much, especially since the weather turned, so will need an experienced rider to start. He does seem to be a very sensible horse and would probably succeed at any discipline with the proper training. We are fostering him for ASAP at our farm in Warrenton and would really love to find the ideal home in the near future (since we are currently at 8 horses with 7 stalls!). UPDATE FROM FOSTER FAMILY (1/4): Halo is a gorgeous guy, the pictures don't do him justice! He has good ground manners and is affectionate. He's shod on the front only and his hooves look good and healthy. Although his donor said he was trained Western, the girl who occasionally rode him used her dressage saddle and my daughter rode him in a jumping saddle. He seems to have a lot of sense, but as a youngster who has been *very* lightly ridden, he is definitely green and a bit hot as well. His donor did mention that he free jumped a 4' fence (there was blasting occuring nearby and he was terrified!). Halo appears to have a lot of potential and with his build, would likely make an excellent event horse. Since he has never been raced and is completely sound, he should dowell with a patient, experienced rider who can take him where he should be.

Zeus (4yr)

Thoroughbred gelding. One of two horses that were rescued by a woman in Minnesota. She says this about Zeus, "He is sound for pleasure riding only. He is young, but not spooky at all and fairly well broke. Zeus actually has a crooked hind leg, which causes him to bear weight funny. When he was in training, both of his hocks filled with fluid and he did this funny skipping thing. At the moment his legs look really good as he has been in the pasture since July." UPDATE (10/15): I had the vet out and he examined Zeus. Here is his assessment.  He at one time was either born with, or later broke his right rear hock.  He suspects it was broken.  It is healed now.  I told him he runs jumps bucks etc . But it is a worry about him falling at any gait. A friend is here at the farm who rides and he thought about getting up on him bareback but he is just too tall.  Update from foster family (1/4/06): "He is such a cutie. Very tall, at least 17.2 (a BIG boy) and quite an exceptional horse. He is a beautiful mover. He has been ridden and he did fine, pretty green but not nutsy under saddle. However, we stopped riding him because of the way he carries his hock when under saddle. His left hock begins to bow out, quite odd looking, and looks like it is about to collapse." Update (3/20/06): Zeus continues to gain weight and do well in his current foster situation. Although he has never been at the ASAP farm, what Mary has done with Zeus is commendable. He is still in Minnesota and gets around well and looks healthy. He is waiting for the right companion home as a pasture pal - there is a possibility he could be a light riding horse but vet recommendation is necessary to determine this. Special thanks to Emily his placing owner who has been following his progress as well as to Mary S. in Hampton Minnesota for her dedication and hard work with Zeus.

Brandy

Current owner states, "Brandy's lameness is really only apparent when the ground is frozen. the vet out to look at her and she has some arthritis above her hooves in the front. On days where it is rough out, her lameness if definitely apparent but on days where there is snow to walk on or the ground is not frozen, then she is fine. For those reasons, we think shoes and pads might just be the answer for the cold months. The vet said the rest of her joints are all in really good shape so this seems like something that can be corrected or worked with. I also have her on Cortaflex too which helps. It is something that will need to be addressed but it is no way makes her useless. She just has days where she is sore. The vet did not say to restrict her action or anything like that. Hope that is a better explanation. I also have the write up the vet did 2 weeks ago for anyone who wants it." UPDATE (5/22): Brandy continues to thrive with the day campers who come to the ASAP farm.  She is walking better than ever now, without shoes.  She is aided by a wonderful farrier who believes in natural hoof trimming and has helped her to the point where she no longer needs shoes.  She is happy and the pinned ears and open mouth have all but disappeared.  We are proud to say Brandy is very happy at ASAP but the right person could win her over - come and see if you are the one!  Brandy is being ridden on a regular basis with a hackamore and goes both bareback and under Western saddle.  She has never offered to buck, rear, or do anything and is a perfect riding horse

Arne (8yr)

Update (10/12): When Arne's little buddy, Bennie, opened the first card with a note from and photo of Arne, he kissed it and carried around all day! Update (10/4): Arne has a buddy! Arne wants to joyously report that: " A four year old boy from California has committed to helping me by sponsoring me for the next six months. We are anxious to start communicating with each other through pictures and letters. $30 a month will pay for a half a bale of good hay for me to eat.....I am so grateful that this boy cared so much for me that he picked me to love and care for! Look for updates in the next couple of weeks as we share pictures and letters with all of you too!" Loved, Arne. Bay gelding - won $50,000 as a pacer - retired in 2000. Arne is an UNBELIEVABLY HANDSOME 17 hands high. His left hind leg has a calcified and enlarged hock and though he is trained to saddle, he's mainly a companion horse. Sweet as sugar! Arne is just a big sweet TEDDY BEAR!