Amos
Breed: Thoroughbred
Sex: Gelding
DOB: 25  years
Weight:
Height: ~16 hh
Arrival Date: October 2005
Location: Caldwell, TX
Adoption Fee: Unavailable
 

Temperament: Amos is a seasoned older horse who has traveled and shown a great deal in his youth.  He's well behaved.

Physical problems / health issues: Cancerous growths on his face (see photo above) that will eventually result in compromised eating and he will need to be put down. Right now, he's doing okay and is stable with the growths.  As long as he's eating fine and enjoying life, he'll continue to roam his foster mom's pasture.  He does have a tendency to bang the growth on his feed bin and sometimes on other pasture objects.  They will break open and can bleed some at these times. Otherwise, he's quite an easy keeper for his age.

Interaction with horses: Gets along fine with others, though may be dominant in some situations.

Interaction with people:

History: Seized by law enforcement due to neglect and awarded to the rescue. He was a stadium jumper, reportedly went to the Olympics.

Training / abilities: Well broke to ride, though he cannot be ridden any longer due to the growths on his face.  He cannot be haltered easily and no bridle/hackamore would work on him.  He cannot have anything rubbing on the growths.  Right now, only a loose rope halter is used to lead him. He's getting healthy, then his skills will be assessed further.

Experience level required to work with this horse: Advanced Beginner.

Has this horse ever:  Bucked? No. Reared? No. Kicked? No. Bitten? No. Other? No.

Ground handling: Catch? Yes Lead? Yes Tie? Yes Trailer? Yes Clip? Unknown Trim Feet? Yes Bathe? Yes

Special needs:

Other comments: Amos is a special horse who has done a lot for humans over the years in sports. He deserves to spend his last amount of time on earth in a loving home.

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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 Amos  in your life?
Sponsor him through our Virtual Foster program.

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