Please Note:
Horses not currently listed on our website are not available for adoption at this time. Horses designated as “Needs Training” or slated for training will require professional training, either provided by HAPI Trails or completed by the adopter within one year of adoption.

Our goal is to ensure that every horse that comes through HAPI Trails is set up for a positive, healthy, and active future.

Meet Juanita

Meet Juanita — a glossy gem ready to shine in her next chapter.

Quick Facts

• Name: Juanita

• Age: 8-10

• Breed: Paint

• Sex: Mare

• Height: 15.3

• Registration: Not registered

• Training Level: Under saddle, trained to pack, highlines, stands tied, and loads

• Special Needs: None

• Adoption Fee: $2000

Backstory

Juanita came to HAPI Trails last summer from a breeding situation in Boise that unraveled after the passing of her former owner. While she arrived alongside a group of paint broodmares, Juanita immediately stood out — not only because she didn’t look like a paint and never a broodmare, but because of her stunning presence and quiet strength.

Personality & Temperament

With her rich, glossy liver-colored coat and soulful dark eyes, Juanita is a true head-turner. She’s a sensitive, kind-hearted mare with a gentle nature. Volunteers describe her as thoughtful and responsive, always eager to try her best.

Training / Abilities

Juanita has spent time in professional training and is currently continuing her development under saddle with a trainer.

• Started under saddle and building confidence as a riding horse

• Experienced as a pack horse

• Comfortable highlining and standing tied

• Trailer loads with ease

• Easy to handle for veterinary care and continuing to improve with the farrier

Juanita has a thoughtful mind and a willing attitude. As she continues her training, she shows strong potential to develop into a versatile horse for trails, ranch work, or general riding.

Health & Care

Juanita experienced hoof issues when she first arrived at HAPI Trails but has since recovered well and is currently sound and doing well. She is up to date on vaccinations, dental care, deworming, and farrier care.

Ideal Home / Adoption Vision

Juanita would do best with an adopter who can continue her training and provide consistent handling as she develops under saddle. She will thrive with someone who is patient, confident, and interested in continuing the foundation she is currently building.

With her willing nature and sweet disposition, Juanita has the potential to become a rewarding partner for someone who enjoys developing a horse and building a lasting relationship over time.

Why Juanita

Juanita has a willing attitude and a solid start to her training. For someone who enjoys continuing a horse’s development and building a partnership along the way, Juanita offers a wonderful opportunity to grow together.

Meet Dusty

I’m a sidekick! Meet Dusty — a survivor with spirit, heart, and a whole lot of personality.

Quick Facts

• Name: Dusty

• Age: 21

• Breed: Quarter Horse

• Sex: Mare

• Height: 15.3

• Registration: Not registered

• Training Level: Retired barrel horse

• Special Needs: Companion only due to knee injury

• Adoption Fee: $750

Backstory

Dusty won our hearts the moment she stepped off the trailer. Emaciated and weak, she had fought hard to stay standing through a two-hour haul to HAPI — determined not to give up. Thanks to the tireless efforts of our veterinary team and dedicated volunteers, Dusty regained her strength and once again showed the spark that makes her such a special mare.

Personality & Temperament

Dusty is vocal, engaging, and always happy to see people — especially if treats are involved. She enjoys attention and being part of the activity around the property, making her a wonderful pasture companion and people horse. Dusty still carries the spirited personality of her younger days and loves interacting with those who spend time with her.

Training / Abilities

Dusty previously had a career as a barrel horse and is familiar with being handled and worked around people. Due to age-related limitations and a longstanding knee injury, Dusty is no longer suitable for riding.

She would do best as a companion horse where she can enjoy a relaxed lifestyle, regular care, and plenty of human interaction.

Health & Care

As Dusty has aged, keeping weight on her has become more difficult, and she requires attentive nutritional management to maintain good body condition. She currently receives daily grain and medication, along with a consistent feeding routine to support her health.

Dusty is easy to handle and remains comfortable with routine care such as grooming, veterinary visits, and farrier work. With thoughtful management, she continues to enjoy a comfortable and happy quality of life.

Ideal Home / Adoption Vision

Dusty would do best in a home looking for a companion horse and devoted pasture mate. She will thrive with an adopter who can provide a consistent feeding routine, daily grain and medication, and the attentive care that helps her maintain good body condition.

She loves human interaction and would enjoy a home where she receives plenty of attention, grooming, and affection while living a relaxed and comfortable life.

Why Dusty?

Dusty is a spirited mare with a big personality and a lot of heart. If you’re looking for a loyal pasture companion who enjoys people and brings energy and character to the barn, Dusty may be the perfect addition to your herd.

Meet Rocket

Meet Rocket — a true Texas gentleman with a heart as big as the Lone Star sky.

Quick Facts

• Name: Rocket

• Age: 19–20 years old

• Breed: Paint Horse

• Sex: Gelding

• Height: 16+ hands

• Registration: Not registered

• Training Level: Gentle and easy to handle / Non Riding

• Special Needs: Occasional hoof soundness management; wears boots as needed

Backstory

Rocket is a striking black-and-white paint gelding who came to HAPI Trails after the passing of his beloved owner in Texas. His family, now local to our valley, wanted to honor his legacy by ensuring Rocket had the best chance at a second chapter. Though they are unable to adopt him, they remain devoted to his well-being and are fully sponsoring his care as we help him find his forever home.

Personality & Temperament

Tall, handsome, and incredibly sweet, Rocket is the definition of a gentle soul. He enjoys human attention and is happiest when someone is nearby to offer scratches, grooming, or simply quiet company.

Rocket has clearly been well loved and well handled throughout his life. He is calm, affectionate, and enjoys being pampered—especially massages and grooming sessions.

Training / Abilities

Rocket is a companion-only horse and is not suitable for riding.

He leads well, stands quietly for routine handling, and enjoys spending time with people. While he can be a bit opinionated about tube medications, he is generally cooperative with everyday care.

Health & Care

Rocket has some ongoing soundness challenges, including arthritis and intermittent hoof issues. Our veterinary and farrier team continue to work closely together to determine the best combination of care to keep him comfortable.

He currently requires daily grain and medication, along with thoughtful management to support his comfort and quality of life. Rocket is otherwise up to date on veterinary and farrier care.

Ideal Home / Adoption Vision

Rocket would do best in a home looking for a kind, affectionate companion horse and who is comfortable providing the routine care he requires. A quiet environment where he can enjoy attention, grooming, and a relaxed lifestyle would suit him well.

Why Rocket

Rocket is a deeply loved horse with a lifetime of partnership behind him and many supporters rooting for his future. For someone looking to provide a safe, caring home for a gentle and affectionate companion, Rocket offers a heartwarming opportunity to continue the legacy of the man who loved him from the very beginning.

Meet Juniper

Meet Juniper — a survivor with a heart of gold and the quiet magic of second chances.

Quick Facts

• Name: Juniper

• Age: 11 years old

• Breed: (to be added if known)

• Sex: Mare

• Height: (to be added if known)

• Registration: Not registered

• Training Level: Halter broke; calm and easy to handle

• Special Needs: Companion only (non-riding) due to old hip injury

Backstory

Juniper’s story is one of strength and survival. A local girl through and through, she was heartbreakingly abandoned at the start of a winter and left to face the cold alone. Thankfully, she was discovered just in time and brought to HAPI Trails, where she slowly regained her strength with the help of dedicated care and quiet resilience.

Personality & Temperament

Juniper is a beautiful bay mare who is naturally watchful and cautious around people. She tends to keep her distance at first and takes time to build trust, but with patience and consistency she settles into a calm, respectful presence.

She is the kind of horse who forms connections slowly and thoughtfully. Once she becomes comfortable with someone, she is steady, cooperative, and easy to work around.

Training / Abilities

Juniper is a companion-only horse and is not suitable for riding or packing.

• Can be difficult to catch and prefers a patient approach

• Leads well and is easy to handle once caught

• Stands quietly for front hoof trims; can be difficult with the rear

• Accepts medication when needed

While she may not be the first to approach you in the pasture, Juniper handles well once she is caught and appreciates calm, consistent handling.

Health & Care

Juniper is healthy and doing well despite an old hip injury. The injury does not significantly affect her daily comfort, but it does limit her to a non-riding lifestyle.

She is up to date on veterinary, dental, and farrier care.

Ideal Home / Adoption Vision

Juniper is looking for a patient adopter who understands horses that take time to build trust. She would do best in a calm environment where she can live as a companion horse and be handled by someone willing to work at her pace.

With patience and consistency, Juniper offers the quiet reward of earning the trust of a thoughtful and resilient horse.

Why Juniper?

Juniper is a survivor with a gentle heart beneath her cautious exterior. For the right person—someone who appreciates the process of building trust—Juniper offers the chance to form a meaningful connection with a horse who has already overcome so much.

Meet Traveler

A loyal partner with miles of experience, a big personality, and a few quirks — meet Traveler.

Quick Facts

• Name: Traveler

• Age: 28 years old

• Breed: John Mule

• Sex: Gelding

• Height: ~16 hands

• Registration: Not registered

• Training Level: Experienced pack mule; ridden extensively

• Special Needs: Dental maintenance; requires secure fencing (5 ft+ or electric)

• Adoption Type: Direct-to-Adopter (from Gardiner, MT Ranger District)

• Adoption Fee: TBD

Backstory

Traveler has spent nearly his entire life serving the Gardiner Ranger District. Arriving as a 4-year-old in 2001, he became a cornerstone of the district’s pack string — trusted, steady, and endlessly capable.

True to his name, Traveler always had a wanderer’s spirit. For years he was known for hopping low fences and taking solo tours of the forest. Though he now prefers to stay with his herd, he still enjoys being on the “wrong” side of the fence just for fun. Despite his independence, he has always returned home — and always carried his weight as a valued working mule.

After 24 years of service and partnership, Traveler’s long-time handler wants nothing more than to see him retire in the right home, where he can enjoy the next chapter with dignity and good company.

Personality & Temperament

Traveler is a delightful combination of social, independent, and mischievous. He enjoys being around people, appreciates kind handling, and has been described as having a lot of personality.

He is confident, smart, and engaged — a mule who knows his job and knows himself. While generally respectful, Traveler has one trademark quirk: he will jump fences lower than five feet if the mood strikes. Electric fencing works well to keep his curious side in check.

Underneath it all, he’s a steady, good-natured partner with a soft heart and a lifetime of experience to share.

Training / Abilities

With decades of real-world experience, Traveler comes with a deep toolbox of skills. He:

• Has extensive packing experience

• Rides well

• Has carried just about anything the district needed

• Is sure-footed and confident in varied terrain

• Is accustomed to long workdays, handling, and backcountry routines

At 28, he is ready for a lighter lifestyle — but his resume speaks for itself.

Health & Care

Traveler is sound with strong, healthy feet and a durable build typical of a seasoned pack mule. Over the past year, he has had dental floats, and the vet recommends possible tooth extractions, which may explain his difficulty holding weight during winter/early spring.

He will do best with:

• Thoughtful dental follow-up

• A high-quality senior diet

• A slow, gentle reintroduction to regular work, if desired

Overall, he is bright, active, and ready for a comfortable, well-supported semi-retirement.

Ideal Home / Adoption Vision

Traveler is not a beginner’s mule — he needs an adopter who understands mules, respects their intelligence, and can provide secure fencing.

His ideal home will:

• Offer 5 ft+ or electric fencing

• Appreciate an older mule with a strong independent streak

• Provide companionship (he does best near a herd)

• Allow him to settle into a slower, easier life

• Enjoy a mule with humor, history, and soul

With the right person, Traveler will be a loyal, entertaining, deeply rewarding partner.

Why Traveler?

If you’re looking for a seasoned, charismatic mule with a lifetime of stories and a heart full of character, Traveler may be the perfect addition to your herd.

He has spent 24 years taking care of his people — now he’s ready for someone who will take care of him.

Meet Roxanne

Meet Rocket — beauty, independence, and the Mustang spirit.

Quick Facts

• Name: Roxanne

• Age: 16 years old

• Breed: Mustang

• Sex: Mare

• Registration: Not registered

• Training Level: Very limited handling (experienced home only)

Backstory

Roxanne is a stunning roan Yakama Mustang mare with a strong independent spirit. Since arriving at HAPI Trails, she has remained one of our most elusive horses. Despite years of consistent, calm care and multiple professional training attempts, Roxanne continues to prefer keeping her distance from people.

Her story is a reminder that not every horse arrives ready to trust humans—but every horse still deserves safety, respect, and the opportunity to live comfortably.

Personality & Temperament

Roxanne is intelligent, observant, and extremely cautious around people. She is naturally wary and prefers to maintain space between herself and humans. While she may watch you closely from across the pasture, she is not a horse who seeks out human interaction.

Her instincts and independence are very much in line with her Mustang heritage.

Training / Abilities

Roxanne has participated in several professional training attempts over the years, but she continues to strongly prefer minimal human interaction.

She is very difficult to catch and is highly cautious and easily startled when handled. Once caught, she tolerates essential care such as hoof trims, dental work, and vaccinations.

Handling Roxanne requires patience, experience, and a calm, quiet approach.

Health & Care

Roxanne is healthy and up to date on veterinary, dental, and farrier care. Although catching her can be challenging, she has proven cooperative enough to receive necessary care when handled.

Ideal Home / Adoption Vision

Roxanne would do best in a home that understands and respects her independent nature. She may be best suited to a low-pressure environment where she can live comfortably with minimal expectations and patient, experienced handlers.

Why RoXANNE

Roxanne may never be the horse that runs up to greet you at the gate, but she is a beautiful reminder of the strength and independence that define Mustang horses. For someone who respects a horse’s boundaries and appreciates them for who they are, Roxanne offers a unique and meaningful presence.

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