Esperado ATFO 2026 Platinum Division

PLEASE NOTE: THE INQUIRY FORM ON THIS PAGE IS NOT THE HEART OF PHOENIX ADOPTION APPLICATION<br/><br/>Name: Esperado<br/>Foal Date: 2020?<br/>Breed: Mustang<br/>Color: chestnut with flaxen mane and tail<br/>Gender: gelding<br/>Height: 14.2 HH Est.<br/><br/><br/>starting bid for approved adopters: 1800<br/><br/>Esperado is a 2026 ATFO Platinum Division horse in training with Maribeth Peppler. Follow his progress at #hopteamesperado. https://www.facebook.com/mbequineindiana<br/><br/>From the trainer<br/>This weekend we both tried something new and competed in Competitive Mounted Orienteering at Salamonie Reservoir. Great friends joined us to show us the ropes in this scavenger hunt type race and Esperado took it all in stride. <br/>He was definitely anxious to start and the race part of it made him a bit more energetic than Id like, but he went through every type of terrain I pointed him at and even let me use a port o potty on the trail without leaving me <br/>It was a long hot day with almost 5 hours of riding but by the end Esperado decided he was happiest leading the pack so thats what we did for a relaxing ride back to camp!<br/><br/>The Appalachian Trainer Face Off is a one-of-a-kind event that brings together horse trainers from across the country to compete while highlighting adoptable horses and showcasing each trainers skills. The 2026 event is scheduled for August 2022 in Winfield, West Virginia, and selected horses will be offered in an adoption auction on August 22, 2026.<br/><br/>If youre interested in bidding, apply now for the opportunity to bid on horses that fit your riding category. More event details and application information are available here: https://www.appalachiantrainerfaceoff.com/?fbclid=IwY2xjawQz3bdleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFYZlpwM2tWMlhFYUZpUWc4c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHpyCTydm48xrhETK8e0k3XBmO1JY34yVaueH6OIvE3jCH9nUlEFhG77qJ0fA_aem_rIWjjVGy3lZLcZjnE_PSDw<br/><br/>Horses are typically located in the Appalachian area, but please inquire about a horse's specific location when you apply!<br/><br/>We are looking to adopt to safe homes.<br/><br/>A history of good horsemanship, the ability to provide sufficient care with good vet, farrier and peer references are important. If you are a first-time horse owner, we will require you to board at a facility for the first year while you learn more about care. We encourage everyone to take advantage of riding lessons.<br/><br/>Foal adoptions require previous, established experience with youngsters.<br/><br/>Our adoption process makes sure you get the right horse for you it is a no-fail process for finding the right match.<br/><br/>Apply at https://www.wvhorserescue.org/adopt<br/>PLEASE NOTE: THE INQUIRY FORM ON THIS PAGE IS NOT THE HEART OF PHOENIX ADOPTION APPLICATION<br/><br/>ADOPTION FEES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE IF A HORSE IS IN TRAINING. PLEASE INQUIRE FOR MOST RECENT FEES

PLEASE NOTE: THE INQUIRY FORM ON THIS PAGE IS NOT THE HEART OF PHOENIX ADOPTION APPLICATION

Name: Esperado
Foal Date: 2020?
Breed: Mustang
Color: chestnut with flaxen mane and tail
Gender: gelding
Height: 14.2 HH Est.


starting bid for approved adopters: 1800

Esperado is a 2026 ATFO Platinum Division horse in training with Maribeth Peppler. Follow his progress at #hopteamesperado. https://www.facebook.com/mbequineindiana

From the trainer
This weekend we both tried something new and competed in Competitive Mounted Orienteering at Salamonie Reservoir. Great friends joined us to show us the ropes in this scavenger hunt type race and Esperado took it all in stride.
He was definitely anxious to start and the race part of it made him a bit more energetic than Id like, but he went through every type of terrain I pointed him at and even let me use a port o potty on the trail without leaving me
It was a long hot day with almost 5 hours of riding but by the

PLEASE NOTE: THE INQUIRY FORM ON THIS PAGE IS NOT THE HEART OF PHOENIX ADOPTION APPLICATION

Name: Esperado
Foal Date: 2020?
Breed: Mustang
Color: chestnut with flaxen mane and tail
Gender: gelding
Height: 14.2 HH Est.


starting bid for approved adopters: 1800

Esperado is a 2026 ATFO Platinum Division horse in training with Maribeth Peppler. Follow his progress at #hopteamesperado. https://www.facebook.com/mbequineindiana

From the trainer
This weekend we both tried something new and competed in Competitive Mounted Orienteering at Salamonie Reservoir. Great friends joined us to show us the ropes in this scavenger hunt type race and Esperado took it all in stride.
He was definitely anxious to start and the race part of it made him a bit more energetic than Id like, but he went through every type of terrain I pointed him at and even let me use a port o potty on the trail without leaving me
It was a long hot day with almost 5 hours of riding but by the end Esperado decided he was happiest leading the pack so thats what we did for a relaxing ride back to camp!

The Appalachian Trainer Face Off is a one-of-a-kind event that brings together horse trainers from across the country to compete while highlighting adoptable horses and showcasing each trainers skills. The 2026 event is scheduled for August 2022 in Winfield, West Virginia, and sel