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Breed: Paint
Sex: Gelding
DOB: 2000
Height: 15.2 hh
Color: Sorrel /
Overo
Markings: Bald
face, RF and LR Sock
Arrival Date:
Location:
Spicewood,
TX
Adoption Fee:
Temperament:
Chiron is an easy going
young guy, has a
wonderful temperament
and is very people
oriented
Physical problems /
health issues:
Chiron is very healthy,
though he did have
surgery to correct an
aneurism in his jugular
vein at A&M. The
operation was performed
by Dr. Rakestraw. It
was a very unusual case,
quite rare. The jugular
vein had to be cut off.
He recovered well and
this should pose no long
term health issue,
however it could affect
his circulation and his
ability to process
oxygen efficiently when
asked to perform since
this is the major
artery, so he cannot be
ridden hard. His
activity will need to be
monitored. He was
cleared for light
activity and with
monitoring, perhaps
more, this has not been
tested since he's not
formally broke to
ride. Chiron presently
bombs around just fine
and does not seem
compromised in terms of
abilities.
Chiron's face burns
in the summer and he
needs sunscreen applied
regularly to protect it
or a breakaway fly mask
can be used.
Lameness problems:
Chiron had a fencing
accident when much
younger that resulted in
some scarring and a bone
chip out of a hock.
He's sound and has not
taken any lame steps.
However, he has not been
ridden regularly, so we
are not sure how he will
hold up to rigorous
riding. Light to medium
riding (walk, trot,
canter, some trail
riding and arena work).
No barrels, poles or
jumping recommended. He
has been worked in the
round pen and also
freely gallops and moves
out in the pasture with
no visible signs of
lameness
Interaction with horses:
He gets along fine with
others
Interaction with people:
History: Chiron
was donated to LSER/HfH
and adopted out after
surgery on his jugular
vein was complete. He
was recently
relinquished back to our
care through no fault of
his own. He’s been a
pasture pet, he was
likely ridden around
some, but is not
formally trained
Training / abilities:
Chiron has been saddled
and had people on him.
He stands quietly for
saddling and for the
rider to mount. He does
move out slowly but only
because he does not
totally understand what
is expected of him/ he
is not lazy and is very
willing to try. He has
not been formally
started and really will
need to work on moving
off when someone is on
him, reining and all the
basics. He does
understand some round
pen work and has very
nice gaits. He is a
gentle horse and with
the right training he
could be a wonderful
pleasure or trail horse.
Current abilities:
Light or
Medium riding only,
see lameness issues.
Chiron needs both ground
work and saddle training
but should progress
quickly because of his
sweet disposition and
attitude. He offers no
resistance when trying
new things and seems to
want to please. He does
not get upset very
easily and stands
quietly under pressure
even if he does not
understand what to do.
Experience level
required to work with
this horse: .
Advanced beginner taking
lessons to Intermediate
on the ground,
experienced trainer
under saddle.
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? No Trim
Feet? Yes Bathe?
Yes
Special needs:
Easy keeper but needs
sunscreen on his face or
a fly mask for
protection from the sun
Other comments:
This is a beautiful,
flashy gelding with a
steady
temperament. With
training, he will make
someone a wonderful
riding partner
More pictures:
Are you unable to adopt but would still like to
have Chiron in your life?
Sponsor
him through our
Virtual Foster program.
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