Available For Adoption

Anderson is available for adoption for a $1900 adoption fee; completion of an adoption application and a final Adoption Contract. A Two-week Trial Period can be arranged at Chestnut Ridge Equestrian Center.

Update-March 12 ~ Andersen has been consistently improving in his "under saddle refresher course." He has previously been ridden under saddle, but has most recently been driven in harness. He has smooth, lovely gaits and truly wishes to please. He will be suitable for an advanced beginner/intermediate rider for pleasure, trail. He will bloom with an owner who will give him lots of time and affection. This horse has consistently proven to be an absolute Gentleman - - a real sweetheart, very affectionate, very loving, very trusting--caring for and working with him will be very rewarding for the right person. Please read down for his full story & photos so far!

Feb 3 - Andersen is a total gentleman, cross-ties, loves to be groomed. He's filled out quite a bit already.

Arrived January 27, 2008:

Andersen is a 14 yr old. Saddlebred Gelding, about 16 hh, who was due to ship to a meat-buyer today. Instead, he is now safe at Chestnut Ridge, as Helping Hearts E. R's first official "pull". He was very afraid, but was always quiet and gentle throughout the process of loading, shipping, etc. So far, he seems to be a real gentleman.


Andersen will be allowed to settle in; will be checked by our vet and our farrier; "Power-Pac'd"; gain some weight; start a training program and then will be available for adoption.
Jan. 29, 2008 ~ Andersen received his first set of shots, and has been definitely aged as 14 yrs. He is settling in very well and is proving to have a lovely personality and temperament. He's been relaxing in our quarantine paddock. He is quite sound and has easy, comfortable gaits - - he's 3 gaited.

Jan 31, 2008 ~ Examined by our farrier, Andersen had his road-shoes pulled today and will begin receiving corrective trims next week to resolve uneven angles and flares. He was very well-behaved for John. He has great manners!

Feb. 26, '08 ~ Andersen had his teeth floated today, Butch Dase confirmed his age at about 14/15 yrs. Butch was surprised at how well-behaved Andersen was. When told he was working on a Saddlebred, he was anticipating some crazed behavior, but this boy is ALL GENTLEMAN.

We are taking his under saddle evaluation slowly. While he has been broke to ride, he's been a bit tentative and worried, but has never put a foot wrong. We are allowing Andersen to realize that nothing scarey or harmful is going to occur and every ride, he relaxes quicker and quicker. He is proving to be a real sweetheart, very affectionate, very loving, very trusting. This guy needs a special home. He's now turned out with our group of Friesian geldings, and he moved into the bunch without a hitch. He was accepted immediately without any squealing, posturing or aggression on anyone's part. Even the horses know he's a good guy!!

Please consider adding Andersen to your family! For more information, or to fill out an application, contact:
chestnutridge.1@juno.com