Wina
Born: 2015
Breed: Friesian
Gender: Mare
Color: Black
Wina is a breathtaking Friesian mare whose presence is impossible to ignore. She arrived at the MSSPA alongside five other Friesians and a Thoroughbred from a well-known Vermont breeding farm where conditions had deteriorated significantly. Wina suffered from extreme neglect, and she arrived significantly underweight and battling severe dermatitis across her back and body.
Wina is large, athletic, and she is very aware of her size. She has made great progress in her handling, but like many young horses, she can become pushy or bracey when she feels uncertain or excited. Although she has a basic foundation in handling and safety, we are unsure if she has received formal training beyond those essentials. As a result, she is ready for the next stage of her education, and we are looking for adopters who are excited to help her continue that journey.
We will begin the process of reviewing applications on September 28th.
Training Requirements
Our focus in this process is not simply to find these horses a home, it is to give them the opportunity to reach their full potential while ensuring they remain safe, confident, and successful throughout their lives. For that reason, our goal is to place each horse in a home that can provide consistent, professional training.
Because of where these horses are in their development, applicants should either:
- Be a professional trainer themselves, or
- Have a clear plan to place the horse into a structured professional training program. (Both the potential adopter and their trainer must be present at the handling step of the adoption process.)
As part of the adoption process, applicants will be asked to submit a training plan. The purpose of this plan is not to evaluate a particular training philosophy or method, but to better understand how the applicant is approaching the horse’s education and long-term success.
The training plan should include:
- Who will be providing the professional training.
- The anticipated frequency and structure of the training program.
- The training priorities for the horse’s first year.
- The goals you hope to accomplish during that time and how you plan to progress toward them.
We are not looking for occasional lessons or infrequent trainer visits. Rather, we are looking for a consistent, structured program that provides these horses with the time, guidance, and repetition they need to become safe, confident partners.
Our Adoption Process
As with all MSSPA adoptions, placement decisions are not made on a first-come, first-serve basis. Our responsibility is to each individual horse, and we carefully consider every application to determine the best overall match for that horse’s long-term success and well-being.
We recognize that there are many excellent ways to train horses. We are not looking for one specific discipline or training philosophy. Rather, we are looking for adopters who are committed to providing a wonderful, safe, and loving home and who demonstrate thoughtful planning, a commitment to continued education, and a realistic understanding of the time and consistency these young horses will need to thrive.
After completing the adoption application, please send your detailed training plan to [email protected]. Thank you!