Wild Hearts Farm Welcomes Foal Born to Rescue Horse
A rescue horse named Raya gave birth to a foal named Ace at a Woodboro, Wisconsin, equine farm.
Updated on Nov. 11, 2026 in Large Animals
Wild Hearts Farm, a local equine rescue in Woodboro, Wisconsin, welcomed a foal named Ace, born to rescue horse Raya. Raya was rescued in 2025 without her rescuer knowing she was pregnant, and Ace is about six or seven months old.
Why it matters
It is the first time a horse has given birth on the farm, which is home to 10 equines, nearly all of them rescues. The farm relies on events and fundraisers to keep caring for rescue animals in Wisconsin.
Wild Hearts Farm reports 10 equines, nearly all of them rescues, and says foal Ace is about six or seven months old. The source does not give Ace's exact birth date.
The players
Wild Hearts Farm
Wild Hearts Farm is a Woodboro, Wisconsin, equine rescue that depends on events and fundraisers to care for its animals.
Lindsay Wiczek
Lindsay Wiczek is the owner of Wild Hearts Farm, who rescued the mare Raya in 2025.
The details
Raya was pregnant when Wild Hearts Farm owner Lindsay Wiczek rescued her in 2025, and Wiczek was present for the birth on the farm. Ace will remain with his mother at the farm.
Timeline
2025: Wild Hearts Farm rescues Raya, who was pregnant at the time.
Saturday, November 21: Third annual Ladies Wine and Equine fundraiser at Rondele Ranch in Harshaw.
Saturday, December 5: Miniature donkeys appear at the Christmas Market in Three Lakes.
Culture Shift
Small private rescues across Wisconsin, such as Wild Hearts Farm, depend on donor-funded fundraisers rather than public money to care for animals. This farm's model reflects a broader pattern of community-supported animal rescue in the state.
Readers interested in supporting rescue animals can attend the November 21 fundraiser at Rondele Ranch or visit the December 5 Christmas Market in Three Lakes. Both events directly help fund the farm's care for its animals.
The takeaway
Community events are a practical way for residents to help keep local rescue farms running. Attending a fundraiser or buying from a rescue's market table supports animals like Raya and Ace directly.
What happens next
The Ladies Wine and Equine fundraiser takes place Saturday, November 21, at Rondele Ranch in Harshaw, and the farm's miniature donkeys appear at the Christmas Market in Three Lakes on Saturday, December 5.
Further reading
For more on animal care in the region, see Large Animals coverage across Wisconsin.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WJFW.
