Emily Rose
Breed:
Sex: Mare
DOB: 1990
Height: 15.0
Color: Sorrel
Markings: White face, four stockings  
Location: Boerne, TX
Adoption Fee: $100

Temperament: I cannot say enough about Emily Rose.  She is sweet, beautiful, obedient, willing, and wonderful to just about everyone.  She likes people with calm, gentle, patient personalities.  She stops eating just to be groomed.  She is quite calm, but needs a little reassurance in certain situations.

Physical problems / health issues: Although Emily is not that old, she does have arthritis.  She has a constant limp, and does need to be watched.  As long as she is kept up with, she should be okay.  She should always be kept on a supplement.  I have put liniment on her and poulticed her when she is really bad.  Emily also has ongoing skin problems, and always battles with summer itch during the peak of the season.  During the summer months, I bathe her and spray her with a medicated shampoo/spray every day.  Emily's hooves will never be wonderful, and if she is not taken care of, she will most likely develop laminitis or founder.  Emily requires extensive day-to-day care, but she is obviously well worth the time.  If you cannot dedicate a good two hours to Emily every day, she is not the horse for you.  I am not including feeding.  These two hours are simply for Emily's everyday care.

Interaction with horses: Emily is not the alpha mare.  She can be a feisty little thing, so she will boss other horses around, but she is also very submissive and polite to the lead horses.  She loves foals and yearlings.  At her other foster home, she was placed with a young horse and completely took her under her wing.  She also gets along with other mares, miniatures, and geldings.

Interaction with people: Emily is one of the most special, sweetest mares I have ever had the pleasure of caring for.  She is great with other animals.  She can be the slightest bit impatient, so you do need to kindly correct her occasionally (you should not be forceful and heavy-handed with her, because she is overly obedient and tolerant).  Emily just needs a ton of love and care.

History: Emily was seized by law enforcement, as mentioned above.

Training / abilities: Emily is a companion horse only.

Experience level required to work with this horse: Knowledgeable intermediate to advanced horse owner.

Has this horse ever:  Bucked? Yes, when unjustly ridden (she wasn't ready, she had hardly even had a saddle on her back before) Reared? No Kicked? No Bitten? No Other?

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

Special needs: Lots of love, time, and care.  Adoptive/foster homes need to know what they are doing, and have experience with and knowledge about senior horses.  Emily should be turned out during the day, and stalled at night or in inclement weather.  Emily needs to have a fly sheet & mask on, and have her tail wrapped during the summer due to the itch.  She requires a sheet/blanket in cool/cold weather.

Other comments: Emily is a great girl!  However, she truly does need a competent adoptive/foster home.  She cannot be brushed aside or stuck in a pasture to establish and fend for herself.  She needs extensive daily attention and love.  She can never be left without a companion.  I hope she finds a great home with lots of love and treats!
 

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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 Emily Rose in your life? Sponsor her through our Virtual Foster program.

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