Featured Recovered Horses

Rod Vilencia found his stolen horse Ariel, on the internet in 2004, 11 years later.  After a more than a year of trudging through the court system, permanent custody of  Ariel and two offspring was awarded to him in October 2005. The person responsible has pled guilty and the criminal case was finally over in May 2006.  Read Ariel's story, "Ariel Returns Home."

June 2006  Lexington, SC--We found Jazzy today. She is well .....a little thirsty and some cuts. I want to thank all of you for your help. I cannot say enough about all the support I have had thru your program. Please let me know if there is anything I can or need to do

Lost on a trail in Oregon, Sadie with the help of NetPosse and friends of Kathy Bray was spotted by a hiker,  found and brought home safely June 2006.

Update: JJ and Little Man were stolen from Pulaski, TN, January 30, 2005.  The horse was recovered in March 2005 and a suspect was arrested..  The court ruled January 18, 2006 and the thief was given 4 years in jail and ordered to pay restitution.  Score one for the victims!  Congratulations  Ball Family on this long fought emotional, victory.

Lets not forget the horse whose theft is the inspiration for this website, Stolen Horse International, and Idaho Alerts for missing horses.  Idaho, stolen 9/26/97 and recovered 9/17/98, 51 weeks later is alive and well today at age 23.  Her thief was caught and successfully prosecuted. 

Boneventure revisited...He is home!  We have a happy ending!!  We recovered my horse Saturday, December 6. He had been sold to a killer broker
"I just can't believe someone would steal him. He's a wonderful animal. He was a Virginia State Champion; he was my Mounted Search & Rescue horse; he was the horse I got my Parelli certification with. I've had him since he was 3; he's a coming 24 year old. That's the part I can't understand. . . why would someone you knew anything about horses steal a 24 year old. He was in great shape but still . . . " Read more here



After 63 weeks Candy has been recovered!!!!
Cheryl never gave up! Never underestimate the power of one.  Cheryl would like to thank everyone who posted a flyer or sent an email.  The support from SHI kept her going.
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COLORADO -  Rob has been found!!!!!  Shirley is elated!  6/2/03 Details cannot be disclosed at this time but will be posted on his personal page when possible.  Rob was stolen from his paddock in May 2004. He is 26 years old and his owner Shirley has had him for 16 years.  Her heart is broken.

MISSISSIPPI - Boogie- 2 year old Saddle Horse stolen 5-16-04  RECOVERED 6-11-04 Thank you NetPosse volunteers, law enforcement officers and of course, Sassy Mauldin,  who truly lived up to her name!

MISSISSIPPI  - Ace - Stolen May 16, 2004 with Boogie (above)  Recovered June 17, 2004 one week after Boogie.  

OKLAHOMA - Pokadot - NRHA Top Ten money earner and ApHC medallion winner Stolen April 17, 2004 and Recovered from SHI flyer April 21, 2004.  It has been brought to our attention that some people have been told that the $5000 reward for the recover of Pokadot was given to SHI.  As of this date, SHI has not received any of the reward offered.

Horses have been recovered 5, 10 and 12 years later.