Dusty Ridge Farm

09/16/2026

Project 🐴 Available!

*Please read all the way through this post as we get a lot of messages, and most of the answers can be found on this listing.*

Bear
Stud c**t
Pinto (grey)
10hh (high withered)
Vet aged 2-2.5
Current Coggins, shots, and dewormed
Gentled (Tip Trained)
Leads
Loads
Good for farrier
Easy to catch
Easy to groom
Ground drives
Recently Started on carts

Mocha
Gelding
Pinto (bay)
11hh
Stocky
Current Coggins, shots, and dewormed
Coggins says 6 years old
Easy to catch once he trust you, but not as easy if he don’t know you
Lead wells
Saddle broke NOT broke to ride
Working on lunging
Will do about 2-2.5 ft in hand jumping
Does ok with front feet still working on back.
He is definitely still a project but coming along.

Huckleberry
Gelding
Pinto (black and white)
Height TBD he’s a tiny guy
Huck is the cutest
Listed as 6 years old when picked up
Huck is a PROJECT
Once you catch him you can lead him anywhere
After he trust you you can pet and groom him
Never offered to hurt anyone just nervous
We were told he had a coggins at purchase after purchasing discovered he did not… will do our best to make sure he has that for serious inquires since this will not be an easy task.
This little fellas looks would do well in your local shows if someone can get him to that point.

Tinkerbell
Mare
Pinto (“white”)
Height TBD but very small
Listed as 6, Coggins says 9 I would even guess she may be slightly older than that.
She is visually impaired for certain.
She will definitely eat out of your hand
We have trimmed down her feet
When she trust you, she trust you, but it does take time for her.
She is easy to lead.
Not the worst to catch, but not the best either.

We have had a hard time getting weight on Tinker Bell, we believe she would be best suited for a home with pasture, which we do not have. She has hay 24/7 and we feed her triumph feed and alfalfa daily this has allowed her to put weight on her belly, but her top line has not improved as much as we would like . We did not realize her body condition before bringing her home, because she had her winter coat still. She is not our typical pick for a project pony, but every pony deserves a chance and she can definitely be a sweet girl.

Due to her maintenance and age, she will have a low fee, so we would like references and vet references for her placement.

All of these ponies came to us completely feral from an out-of-state rescue. They have all been socialized and are definitely making improvements, some more than others. We went to pick up a project pony and found five needing placement. We thought we would be able to manage that many, but feel it would be in their best interest, since they are between 60 and 90 days here, to go ahead and allow other others to take over so they get more focus individually.

Please be sure and message us for any information, we rarely see comments.

Located in Dayton, TN

09/16/2026

09/16/2026

07/23/2026

Ponies currently for up for discussion.

One is looking for a soft landing, one is gentled and ready to go, two would be available as projects to experienced homes only if the right home is not found they will continue their training here.

*Please make sure you have a current vet and farrier before reaching out if you already own horses.

07/05/2026

As most of you know, we work primarily with feral ponies. While Tinker Bell has made wonderful progress with us, we don’t feel this is the best environment for her to continue thriving.

When she first arrived, she was extremely difficult to handle. Since then, she has come a long way. Every morning she’s the first one to meet me at feeding time, she’s easy to lead, she’s had her feet done, has been dewormed, successfully treated for a respiratory infection, and has a current Coggins.

Because of her visual impairment, she tends to rely heavily on the other ponies and often mirrors their behavior. In a herd of feral ponies, that has made it harder for her to continue building confidence and independence.

We truly believe Tinker Bell would flourish as a companion pony with a kind, well-mannered equine friend. Having a calm, gentle role model could help her gain confidence and continue making progress. Our ponies are kept on a dry lot so we can closely monitor their feed, as many arrive underweight, but we believe Tinker Bell would be happiest and do best in a pasture setting.

Finding the right home is far more important to us than finding a quick one. If you think Tinker Bell might be a good fit for your family or know someone who could give her the loving home she deserves, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’d love to tell you more about her.

Due to her low 💰 - references are required.

Videos available upon request.

06/25/2026

2026 Horse Camp is a wrap♥️🐴

05/26/2026

Jalapeño Hank has been adopted and has a wonderful new home!

He is the first pony of a 3 year old little boy whose family raises cutting horses.

He will be the perfect pony to learn horsemanship with!

05/17/2026

John Kalata your evil spotted mustang 🤣

05/17/2026

Bear will be coming available very soon! He has been TIP trained according to BLM standards! He has also had a good bit of additional training such as desensitization as well as he has been harnessed to ground drive with no issues! He is up-to-date on his coggins! He has also been desensitized to the bit. He will need to be gelded and will be under contract to do so. He was aged by our vet to be between 1 1/2 and two years old! He is still a baby with lots to learn and can easily become a wonderful addition to your family! Please reach out to us with any questions about bear! We have tons of videos of him and his training will continue daily!

05/14/2026

2.5 week Progress on Mocha♥️
He’s a good boy and so smart!