Equine Center Adoptable Horses
The University of New Hampshire Equine Program is dedicated to making sure our older school horses find excellent retirement homes. The horses listed below are available for adoption. Please make sure to look through our Prospective Adopter Application Form and Lifetime Adoption Agreement. For more information or to schedule an appointment to view the horses, please contact Erin Morgan-Paugh at Erin.MorganPaugh@unh.edu or 603-862-0343.
Soco
Soco, a petite, 21 year-old spotted saddlehorse gelding, has long been a regular in riding classes and team practices. He is gentle and exceptionally sweet to handle. He has worked with riders of all levels, and though he once evented, he has specialized in our lower-level classes in recent years. He still has some "pep in his step," especially in the cold weather, which can be surprisingly exhilarating for more timid beginners, and he still enjoys a little canter and the occasional crossraill. However, he is ready for a less active lifestyle with a private owner for light riding and even some trails.
Shamus
Shamus, a 21 year old spotted draft gelding, has specialized in working with our less experienced riders in riding classes and team practices. He is a big teddy bear, but he can be a little gruff and grumpy, and needs a handler who will give him love and attention and also limits. He is trail safe and good-sized for larger adult riders, but safe for all levels and sizes of beginners. He is a bigger boy and a mellow soul, and after years of carrying around his own big body, his jumping days are probably behind him. He can be grumpy and defensive around other horses, so he needs his personal space and typically wears a red ribbon in his tail when he goes in rail classes. His little nose gets sunburned in the summer, so he needs an owner who can be sure he has the sunscreen he needs. He is ready to be loved by a single owner who would enjoy a safe, steady partner for light riding.
