The horses arrive in several groups so watch our page for additional horses. For 2026 we expect around 20 horses to be available in total. You can find our adoption application here.
**Please read**
These are rescue horses. They are not first time owner horses. The history of these horses is unknown. We strongly recommend and encourage every adopter to work with a trainer following the adoption & give the horse some time to settle in before trying to ride it. Also, all people who run this program are volunteers for HSL and have full-time jobs. So please be patient with the process. We’re trying to help everyone as quickly as possible and answer any questions you may have.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
HOW DO I APPLY TO ADOPT A HORSE?
You must have at least 3 references for us to process your application. If your application is incomplete or you don’t have references with phone numbers, we will not process your application.
DO MY HORSES HAVE TO BE UP TO DATE ON COGGINS?
Yes, all of these horses have current coggins and we don’t want to put them in jeopardy by putting them with a horse that hasn’t had a recent coggins. It’s a state law to have coggins done annually.
HOW CAN I SEE THE HORSES BEFORE I DECIDE?
We only allow approved applications to go to the stable to meet the horses.
I SEE HORSES ARE BEING MARKED ADOPTED AND IT’S NOT EVEN MARDI GRAS.
The horses are pre-adopted before Mardi Gras to make it easier for them to leave as soon as the parades are over. It takes us a few days to process the applications and approve them. So it’s necessary to do the adoption process now so adopters can arrange transport the following days after Mardi Gras. A deposit must be put down via Venmo once your application is approved to hold the horse and mark him/her adopted. It is first come first served.
WHAT ARE THE ADOPTION FEES?
The adoption fee is listed on each horse’s post.
WHERE ARE THE HORSES LOCATED?
New Orleans, Louisiana.
WHO ARRANGES TRANSPORT?
The adopter is responsible for arranging transport. Locally and close to the New Orleans area, we can probably help find someone local at a cheaper price. Once the deposit is put down, the remaining adoption fee is paid upon pickup. The horses are able to be picked up after Mardi Gras.
2026 Horses
TAG: MG146
NAME: CHESS
PRICE: $1000
BREED: GRADE
SEX: MARE
ESTIMATED AGE: AGED
HEIGHT: 15.1
COLOR: PAINT
BACKGROUND:
COMMENTS FROM STAFF/VOLUNTEERS/NOTES: ADVANCED RIDER NEEDED
TAG: MG147
NAME: CLUE
PRICE: $900
BREED: GRADE
SEX: MARE
ESTIMATED AGE:
HEIGHT: 15.1
COLOR: BAY
BACKGROUND:
COMMENTS FROM STAFF/VOLUNTEERS/NOTES: PASTURE BUDDY(non-riding). Needs training.
TAG: MG148
NAME: DOMINO
PRICE: $1100
BREED: SPOTTED SADDLE HORSE (GAITED)
SEX: GELDING
ESTIMATED AGE: AGE TBD
HEIGHT: 15HH
COLOR:PAINT
BACKGROUND:
COMMENTS FROM STAFF/VOLUNTEERS/NOTES: CONFIDENT INTERMEDIATE/BEGINNER IN RIDING PROGRAM
***PENDING***
TAG: MG149
NAME: JENGA
PRICE: $1350
BREED: DRAFT CROSS
SEX: MARE
ESTIMATED AGE: TBD
HEIGHT: 17+HH
COLOR: BAY
BACKGROUND: AMISH
COMMENTS FROM STAFF/VOLUNTEERS/NOTES: RIDES AND DRIVES. GENTLE TO RIDE
TAG: MG150
NAME: LIMBO
PRICE: $1150
BREED: GRADE
SEX: MARE
ESTIMATED AGE: TBD
HEIGHT: 17HH
COLOR: BAY
BACKGROUND: AMISH
COMMENTS FROM STAFF/VOLUNTEERS/NOTES: LOVES ATTENTION; strong on the ground due to size; seeks human attention
TAG: MG151
NAME: LUIGI
PRICE: $950
BREED: GRADE
SEX: GELDING
ESTIMATED AGE: SENIOR
HEIGHT: 15.1
COLOR: CHESTNUT
BACKGROUND:
COMMENTS FROM STAFF/VOLUNTEERS/NOTES: RIDES/VERY DOCILE/LOVES ATTENTION/ PASTURE BUDDY
TAG: MG152
NAME: MARIO
PRICE: $900
BREED: GRADE
SEX: GELDING
ESTIMATED AGE:
HEIGHT: 15.2
COLOR: BLACK
BACKGROUND:
COMMENTS FROM STAFF/VOLUNTEERS/NOTES: RIDDEN BY ADVANCED KIDS/NOT BEGINNER HORSE. HAS FROST BIT EARS
TAG: MG153
NAME: POKER
PRICE: $1150
BREED: GRADE APPALOOSA
SEX: GELDING
ESTIMATED AGE:
HEIGHT: 15.2
COLOR: APPALOOSA
BACKGROUND:
COMMENTS FROM STAFF/VOLUNTEERS/NOTES: RIDES WALK/TROT/CANTER INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
TAG: MG154
NAME: ROVER
PRICE: $950
BREED: GRADE
SEX: MARE
ESTIMATED AGE:
HEIGHT: 15HH
COLOR:PAINT
BACKGROUND:
COMMENTS FROM STAFF/VOLUNTEERS/NOTES: LEADS/DOES NOT RIDE PASTURE BUDDY
TAG: MG155
NAME: RUMMY
PRICE: $900
BREED: GRADE
SEX: GELDING
ESTIMATED AGE:
HEIGHT: 15HH
COLOR: APPALOOSA
BACKGROUND:
COMMENTS FROM STAFF/VOLUNTEERS/NOTES: RIDES WELL
***PENDING***
TAG: MG156
NAME: SCRABBLE
PRICE: $800
BREED: GRADE
SEX: GELDING
ESTIMATED AGE: 12
HEIGHT: 15.1HH
COLOR: GRAY
BACKGROUND:
COMMENTS FROM STAFF/VOLUNTEERS/NOTES: LESSON HORSE
TAG: MG157
NAME: BLAZE
PRICE: $1100
BREED: GRADE
SEX: GELDING
ESTIMATED AGE:
HEIGHT: 15.1HH
COLOR:CHESTNUT
BACKGROUND:
COMMENTS FROM STAFF/VOLUNTEERS/NOTES: PUBLIC TRAIL RIDES. NO STALLS-PASTURE BOARD
TAG: MG158
NAME: ACE
PRICE: $900
BREED: GRADE/GAITED
SEX: GELDING
ESTIMATED AGE:
HEIGHT: 16HH
COLOR: DARK BAY
BACKGROUND:
COMMENTS FROM STAFF/VOLUNTEERS:
RIDDEN BY ADVANCE KIDS. DOCILE. LOVES ATTENTION
Mardi Gras Horse Adoption Program 