OUR RESCUES
Lakota’s Farm is home to six amazing rescue horses. Our horses live free-range as they were meant to. This means, that they can graze our lush pastures and as well as have full access to spring-fed water, hay, and shelter at all times. We are pleased to introduce you to each of the members of our herd family here.
LAKOTA
A breathtaking chestnut and white paint draft horse for whom the farm was named. In spite of what he went through in his life, he is the silliest, funniest, and one of the most curious sweet boys we have. Lakota is an incredibly sensitive horse, he is protective, and quite the ladies’ man as well! Although he has had a horrific past from his previous owners, Lakota has forgiven mankind for the cruelties done to him and has opened his heart up to accept the love we have to offer. The magnitude of such effort and gesture is not lost on us.
In naming our farm, Lakota’s Farm, we honor his spirit and remind ourselves daily of rewards that can come from opening your heart.
JD: Our Barrat Ghodi. I would dare say JD is one of the most beautiful horses in the herd and his insides match his outside. JD is a gorgeous white horse with a most amenable nature. Having spent two years as part of the children’s program at Shelburne Farms, JD is happiest to endure lots of attention, handling, and picture taking. Despite his mighty size, he gets our vote for “Most Likely to try Up and Curl Up on the Couch with You If it was Big Enough.”
Fastback: A lovely grey Arabian/Mustang gelding. Fastback’s name is a reference to his half-mustang heritage with a nod to the classic car. He is much smaller and sleeker compared to the others and tips the scale at just 800 pounds. Fastback loves to antagonize anyone he can but also manages to get along with every horse in the herd. We think he may be running for Mayor! Like Teton, Fastback came to us via our neighbor.
Teton and Fastback- we lovingly call fraternal twins, have a great love for each other and are bonded., They have been together now for 14 years and will live together on our farm forever.
Teton: A massive Chestnut Belgian gelding who standing 18 hands tall! Teton was named after the Grand Teton Mountains and he’s by far Poppa’s Boy. Teton came from our neighbors along with Fastback, we inherited them both when the person boarding them suddenly disappeared. Initially, we doted on both horses from a distance in our neighbor’s field and as it often happens with horses, we forged a strong connection. It was only a matter of months until Kimberly & Alan decided to take ownership of the boys.
Little Missy: A Starina By Design, is a registered Saddlebred. This chestnut-colored baby girl is the smallest horse in our herd. She is by far the sweetest, silliest, and the most sassiest girl on the farm! Little Missy loves to get into the middle of everything just so she can see what you're doing. She also loves to give kisses and lick the ears of the nearest, and usually unsuspecting humans!
IN MEMORIAM
Othello: sadly passed away in 2016. Othello was Lakota’s baby brother and was also removed from the same abusive situation as Lakota. At first a very tentative boy. Othello was a regal, striking black and white paint draft horse. He was a little serious -especially when it came to his true love, Annie. Othello would have liked nothing more than to climb into your back pocket and to be with you. He was the most gentle, loving, kind boy- a true gentleman. When you gazed into his eyes, he lovingly looked back at you with a kind eye and forever a little boy. Othello is greatly missed on the farm.
Kayla: She was the strongest, smartest mare we have ever known. She was a prideful, gorgeous black Percheron and happiest when she was working. Steady and loyal, she was our go-to horse for the most challenging of venues and settings. In addition to earning our respect, she also earned the respect of the rest of the herd and who always give way to her when she was coming through. Lakota also somehow made his way through her tough exterior and into her heart.
Conway: Unlike Kayla, Conway would be happy to simply graze all day and would be even happier if we brought his meals to him rather than asking him to come to the barn. Also a black Percheron, Conway was distinguished by his beautiful spiral-curled mane and his very calm sweet nature and he was slow and steady at most anything he did. When you think of a horse that has been there done that, it would be Any of our horses, especially Conway.
Painting of our Gus by Jennifer Judkins
Gus: Our original Baraat Ghodi, Gus was gentle and kind. He was completely at home with banging drums and parades of people. Sadly, he fell ill in 2014 and we lost him. Although Gus is gone, his spirit remains a strong presence on the farm.
Ripple: was hands down the comedian of the herd. All that Ripple wanted to do was to eat, sleep, and play, and he was constantly into mischief. One day we went outside and there was Ripple standing on the outside of the fence looking in at all of the other horses. To this day, we still never figured just out how he got out! He was a silly boy who loved to get his humans into the action with a gentle tug or nudge. Ripple also loved to work and to pull winter sleigh rides.
Annie: She was our smallest black Percheron, Annie was in love and was always happy to be around people. Extremely gentle-natured, she was our first choice for photoshoots as she loved the attention. She especially preferred standing still to pulling a carriage! She’s was always happiest by Othello's side. She passed away in 2015 and we miss her every day.