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 Abe
Breed:
Grade
Sex:
Gelding
DOB:
~1986
Height:
14.3 hh
Color:
Markings:
Arrival
Date: September 2006
Location:
Magnolia, TX
Adoption Fee:
$350
Temperament:
Abe is a nice horse who
sometimes needs
reminding of his
manners. He can run
into your space a bit
and tends to be unaware
of his body at times.
He's not a real cuddly
type, but will cooperate
on the ground when
asked. Since he was
severely starved, he
still can get very
anxious about food. He
will need someone that
can gently remind him of
his boundaries on the
ground.
Physical problems / health issues:
Malnourishment, appears
very sound. He has very
thick legs and good
looking feet. Very
sturdy horse, will be
built like a brick with
weight.
Interaction with horses:
He gets along with
another mare brought
into foster care just a
couple weeks after he
arrived. He and Orchid
get along very well;
they eat out of the same
bucket. They are
pastured with two more
docile horses and they
are dominant over them.
He could be dominant in
some situations, but in
others, not so much.
He’s probably middle of
the herd unless food is
involved.
Interaction with people:
Easy to approach and
catch as he's always
looking for food at this
early stage in his
rehab. Once you get his
attention and he
realizes there isn't
food coming (since he
already ate!), he will
settle in and
cooperate.
History:
Donation. He was
purchased to be a sort
of therapy horse, but
the buyer was told he
was in his mid-teens.
When she got him home,
he started losing weight
and she discovered he
was much older. She was
not able to pay for the
amount of feed he
needed, in addition to
her other horses, so she
donated him to the
organization.
Training / abilities:
Abe is dead broke. He
was recently ridden by a
10 year old beginner
with just a halter. He
went wherever she pulled
and stopped whenever she
said whoa.
Experience level required to work with this horse:
Beginner
Has this horse ever:
Bucked?
No. Reared? No. Kicked?
No. Bitten?
No. Other?
No.
Ground handling:
Catch?
Yes.
Lead? Yes. Tie?
No. Trailer?
Yes. Clip?
Not yet attempted. Trim Feet?
Not yet attempted. Bathe?
Not yet attempted.
Special needs:
Senior feeding regimen
Other comments:
Abe is going to make a
very solid horse for
someone, even at his
age, he has a lot of
energy
More pictures:
Adopt: Please contact
us regarding adoptions at adoptions@habitatforhorses.org or call 1.866.HFH.LSER(866.434.5737).
Are you unable to
adopt but would still
like to have Abe in
your life? Sponsor
him through our
Virtual Foster program.
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