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Marcus (Resident)
Marcus was surrendered to us as a weanling foal soon after he was diagnosed with megaesophagus. Due to his health issues, Marcus is not adoptable and is part of our resident herd. He has played a pivotal role in our genetic research into the inheritance of megaesophagus in Friesian horses.
Marcus was raised at one of our satellite facilities with Martin (below) until he joined the herd at the Fenway Foundation in 2023. To learn more about Marcus & Martin, watch their story in the video below.
Available Horses
We currently do not have any Friesians available for adoption, but that can change quickly. The majority of horses that have been surrendered/rescued have medical limitations and cannot be ridden, driven, or bred but still make wonderful companions or pasture pets. That is not to say that we never get a fully functional horse, but it is not typical of the horses we place for adoption.
Please keep in mind that we review completed applications we have on file first when placing a horse. If you are interested, please complete the agreement, including references and photos, and email them back to us. If you have any questions, please get in touch with us.
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Martin (Resident)
Martin was surrendered to Fenway as a weanling foal shortly after he was diagnosed with megaesophagus. Due to his health issues, Martin is not adoptable and is part of our resident herd. Martin was instrumental in the development of many of our educational resources for megaesophagus. Like Marcus, Martin has been an important part of our megaesophagus research study.
Martin was raised at one of our satellite facilities with Marcus (above) until he joined the herd at the Fenway Foundation in 2023. To learn more about Martin and Marcus, watch their story in the video below.
Samantha Pasch Photography
Samantha Pasch Photography
Fritz (Resident)
Fritz and his pasture mate, Zander, were part of a herd of horses seized by animal control in 2018. Fritz was very bonded with Zander, and they were successfully rehabbed and adopted out together. Tragically, Zander died soon after from a gastric rupture. Fritz never recovered emotionally from the loss of his friend and did not progress well in his new home, so we brought him back to Fenway. A second adoption did not work out for Fritz as well, so we made the decision to bring him home to Fenway permanently.
In 2022 Fritz was diagnosed with gastroparesis, a disease that causes a delay in the stomach's emptying. If unmanaged, gastroparesis can cause gastric impaction, which can lead to gastric rupture. Fritz's gastroparesis is mild, thankfully, and he has done very well on his diet management plan.
Fritz absolutely flourished under the care and training of our Equine Manager, Becca McCartney. Watch the video below for Fritz's story and how he is doing now!
Herman (Resident)
Herman is a handsome senior gelding who was diagnosed and treated for sesamoiditis when he was younger and thankfully he has remained pasture-sound since then. He was surrendered to the Fenway Foundation in 2018 and was later diagnosed with Cushing's Disease and EPM.
Herman has responded very well to treatment and has been enjoying life as a permanent resident at the Fenway Foundation. Herman is such a gentleman, and he is very fond of spending time with our mares. We are so pleased Herman has been able to enjoy his golden years with us!
Portraits by Tiffany
Portraits by Tiffany
Portraits by Tiffany
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Gunnar (Resident)
Gunnar came to Fenway in 2013 after his owner experienced very aggressive behavior with him. After evaluation, it was determined that Gunnar had a retained testicle that was causing his behavioral issues. Gunnar underwent successful surgery, and his behavioral rehabilitation was a great success. Today, Gunnar is a gentle giant and a favorite of anyone who visits Fenway.
In 2022, Gunnar was diagnosed with gastroparesis, a disease that causes a delay in the stomach's emptying. If unmanaged, gastroparesis can cause gastric impaction, which can lead to gastric rupture. Gunnar's diet is specially managed by our team, and he is doing very well on his diet. Gunnar is an amazing riding horse, but due to the gastric discomfort he has, we made the decision to permanently retire him in 2022. Due to his health issues, Gunnar is not adoptable and is part of our resident herd.
Adopted Horses
Whatever the reason, a Friesian Horse may need rescue. Whether the causes are economic, intervention by civil authorities, or abandonment, Friesian horses are entitled to be cared for and treated with the dignity deserving of their nobility.
Since the Fenway Foundation was created in 2010, we have placed more than 60 Friesian horses in loving, forever homes.
