CANTER Owned Listings

Updated July 1, 2008

C-1283-11 CANTER owned Mare, 5 yrs. old, dark bay, 15.3 hands. "Naturally Swift" has received surgery for removal of bone chips and is currently rehabilitating. She may return back to work slowly by April. She should be good for full flat work and light jumping. She is a very sweet horse. Located in Imlay City.

Update (6/23) -- Naturally Swift is healing from a hock wound recieved out in the pasture. She has slowly been returned to work, but it will be a few months yet before the injury has completely healed.

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C-1292-11 CANTER owned Gelding, 3 yrs. old, chestnut. "Mister P" is a new addition and is currently being evaluated. Located in Imlay City.

Update (6/23) -- Mister P is 16hh, and is sound for flat work only. He has started back to work under saddle and is a total sweet heart. Could make a good husband or trail horse with some more training. Not spooky or pushy, he's laid back and willing to do what you ask. Stands in cross ties, bathes, and behaves for both farrier and vet.

C-1324-11 CANTER owned Mare, Bay, 7 yrs, 15.2 hands. "Love and Hope" is a great mare that has the potential to be a nice youth horse. She stands well in the cross ties. She is currently recuperating from an injury she received from a playmate and may return to work in April. Located in Imlay City.

Update (6/23) -- Love and Hope has returned back to work as her injury has almost completely healed. She is for flat work only and may be sound for some lite jumping in the future.

CANTER owned Gelding, 5 year old 16hh Bay Gelding. "Cody" is very friendly and has a wonderful personality. Loves to be brushed and wants a lot of attention. He is a bit head strong is not recommend him for a beginner. He has been lunged and he loves to run, but with work and patience he would make an awesome event horse. He is very stunning to look at and has a commanding presence, great mover. Picture does not do him justice, need to come see him for yourself! Just needs some time on his back. Will make a life long friend. Located on the farm in Fowlerville.

For more information on this horse, contact his foster mom, Vicki Scruggs, 517-404-4298 | vickiscruggs@dishmail.net

CANTER owned Mare, 20 year old 15.3hh Black Mare. Closed Cover, aka Blackie is one sweet heart of a horse. She has been used as a brood mare and has not been ridden for a long time. she would make someone who just wants to ride down the road at a slow walk a wonderful horse. She likes attention and truly enjoys being pampered. Another must see to really appreciate this sweet horse with a lot of potential for someone that doesn't care about speed. Located on the farm in Fowlerville.

For more information on this horse, contact his foster mom, Vicki Scruggs, 517-404-4298 | vickiscruggs@dishmail.net

CANTER owned Mare, "Little Orphan Annie" was so named when she was rescued from an abusive and neglectful owner. When Annie came to us she was malnourished, covered in manure, badly in need of some hoof care, and infested with lice. After a few weeks of TLC and some groceries, Annie has made a 100% turn-around. She is estimated to be around 20 years old, and has been used extensively as a broodmare. She is a dark bay with a star. While she can't be used as a broodmare anymore, she would make a great companion animal or light riding horse. She has moon blindness in her right eye, but sees well from her left eye. She's not for an inexperienced horse person as she has some trust issues with new people. However, given some time and some groceries she warms up quickly. Annie likes to be groomed and payed attention to, and is just in need of a forever home. Annie is being fostered near Muskegon.

For more information on this horse, contact her foster parents, Karen or Phil, (231) 894-9672, and cell is (231) 343-9616.

CANTER owned Mare, 9 Year old 15.2hh bay mare, Eden's Lite is a careful mare that is not the boss of her group. She has great confirmation and could be approved for warmblood breeding. She is a brown bay with some white hairs throughout her body and a very small star. She has no race record. Sound as a broodmare only.

Former CANTER horses need a new home!

Due to circumstances beyond their control, Larry and Annie need to find "Jungle Star" and "North Avenue" a new, loving home. They have been part of their family for the past 5 years. While it is one of the hardest things they have ever had to do, it is best for all of them.

"Jungle Star" is a 14 year old black bay TB gelding standing at 16 plus hands. He likes to be the alpha horse in the pasture but pastures well with others. He has undergone light training in the past year and has been under saddle during that time. He will not cross-tie but will single tie easily. He has soft eyes and a good temperament. With additional training and an experienced rider, he should make a great trail or pleasure horse.
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"North Avenue" is a chestnut, 17 hands, ten year old thoroughbred who is deaf. While North Avenue can be ridden, he 'spooks' due to his deafness. He is not 'a Sunday Afternoon Ride' in that a rider can not let down their guard while riding him. He had 30 days of training put into him in December 2007 and did very well. He will make a good pleasure horse for the 'right' rider or a great pasture buddy. He loves to pasture with other horses. He is of good temperament and has very soft eyes.
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Located in Edwardsburg, Michigan. A loving home is required and those interested must complete a CANTER adoption approval application. Because a good home is most important, NO price has been determined. Any monies received for the horses will be donated to CANTER so other TB's may be helped. Please contact Larry or Annie Slessman at 269-663-6096 or 574-850-3876.

CANTER Adoption Process!

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CANTER Needs Your Help!

CANTER exists solely on donations. CANTER is an all Volunteer organization, so EVERY dollar donated goes to help the thoroughbreds. CANTER Michigan, alone, has taken in over 100 horses in 2007 and dozens more will be coming our way as the racing season ends. Many of these new horses need immediate surgery, foot care, vaccinations, and lots of food.

CANTER Michigan is the ONLY equine rescue to accept ANY thoroughbred off the track, regardless of medical condition. We have never said “NO”… and don’t want to start now.

We need your help NOW!!! Every dollar helps. Please send your donations to the address below:

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URGENT!
FOSTER HOMES NEEDED!

We have an URGENT need for foster homes. If you have an extra stall and could temporarily house an OTTB, please contact either
Martha Denver at 810-614-8122 or by email or Gail Hirt at 586-321-6780 or by email.