Essay
Breed:
Sex: Gelding
DOB: ~1985
Height: 15 hh (not measured yet)
Color: Sorrel
Markings: Star with snip
Arrival Date: January 2007
Location: Winnsboro, TX
Adoption Fee: Fee In Review
 

Temperament: Very sweet easy going horse.

Physical problems / health issues: Esophagus has old damage with scar tissue which causes him to choke easily due to the narrowing of the esophagus before it reaches his stomach.

Interaction with horses: Essay seems to get along with a mixed herd however he has been alone for about a month since I had to find a grassy pasture for him.

Interaction with people: He is very nice to people but not a lovey-dovey horse. He is just enjoying being able to eat, he comes running at feeding time!

History: Donated in lieu of seizure after owner could not properly care for him. He came in very malnourished and after several trips to the vet for choking, it was found that he suffers from scar tissue which prevented him from eating like a normal horse. He has had a rough life and deserves that someone special to care for him.

Training / abilities: Is broke to ride.

Experience level required to work with this horse: Beginner

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

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

Special needs: Soaked Senior Complete Feed ONLY.....with soft green grass (this includes winter pasture as he CAN NOT eat hay or alfalfa (even if it is soaked in water). He does get a supplement syrup tub also. 

Other comments: Essay needs a very special loving home who can take 15 to 20 minutes a day at feeding times to soak his feed and make sure that all has dissolved before giving to him. He can only eat soft green grass including winter pasture during winter time. ABSOLUTELY NO HAY OR ALFALFA HAY/CUBES as it is coarse and will cause blockage in his esophagus. He suffered from 3 chokes within a week when he first arrived and can not go through what it takes to get the blockage out. It has taken us a while to find the right combination to his feed and he MUST stay on that combination. He went so long unable to eat like a regular horse that now he loves his soggy feed and green grass. SO PLEASE....ANYONE WHO HAS NICE GREEN WINTER GRASS FOR THIS SPECIAL BOY TO EAT PLEASE CONSIDER HIM EVEN IF HE IS A LONE HORSE IN A PASTURE OF COWS. He has truly been my diamond in the rough! 

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

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