Mirror Image
Breed: Arabian
Sex: Gelding
DOB: April 19, 1979
Height: ~14.1. hh
Color: Flea bitten gray
Markings:
Arrival Date: October 14, 2007
Location: Cleveland, TX
Adoption Fee: $250
 

Temperament: He's a gentle, old soul, meek and mild for now. With better nourishment and attainment of better health, it will be seen whether or not he will develop an attitude. His foster parents were told that he was the dominant horse in the herd he came from.

Physical problems / health issues: Came in very emaciated. Other than being very skinny, he seems to be in good health. His eyes are clear, and he's very alert. He was even seen in his round pen with his tail up in the air, trotting about 10-15 steps one day when the air was cold. He was feeling good.

Interaction with horses: During the day, he is placed in the round pen where he can graze and walk around a bit. At night, he is taken to a stall under the pole barn so he will have a roof over him. During inclement or cold weather, a tarp is tacked up on the north side of the stall as a wind break, and he wears his blanket for the night when it is cold. He is being kept separated from the herd at his foster home because of a 3 year old gelding who will chase him. He was turned loose with the herd on two occasions, and the 3 year old gelding chased him each time. In his emaciated state, he doesn't need to burn up energy by being chased or kicked, etc. Other than the 3 year old gelding, it is believed that he would do fine with the rest of the herd, three mares.

Interaction with people: Is very calm and compliant. Leads well on a halter – just goes slow.

History: Surrendered in lieu of seizure. Found starving in a pasture with other horses who were doing just fine. Don't know if he was wormy or just couldn't eat grass or hay. His fosters had his teeth floated and he is eating both grass and hay. His current diet consists of soaked beet pulp, Nutrena Equine Senior, and a carrot. He has been wormed and vaccinated.

Training / abilities: His foster parents were told that at one time he was used as a therapy horse. Abilities will be evaluated once he has regained his health. 

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. Lead? Yes. Tie? Unknown. Trailer? Yes. Clip? Unknown. Trim Feet? Yes. Bathe? A little antsy, but did reasonably well. His foster dad got the impression that if he had ever been bathed before, it had been a long time ago.

Special needs: His teeth are worn, and on the left side of his mouth, his teeth are wavy. Having his teeth floated did away with the sharp points and has apparently helped him to eat grass and hay again. He is currently being fed soaked beet pulp, and Nutrena Equine Senior feed.

Other comments:  Since Image was in such an emaciated state, his system is being reintroduced to food very gradually. His fosters are being very careful not to feed him too much too quickly so he doesn't colic or founder. 

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Updated: November 27, 2007

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