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 Spiro
Breed: Pony
Sex: Gelding
DOB: 2003
Height: ~10 hh
Color:
Flea-bitten gray
Markings:
Location:
Shertz, TX
Adoption Fee:
$250
Temperament:
Smart, sensitive, sweet,
wants to please,
curious, somewhat pushy.
Interaction with horses:
Runs with large mixed
herd. Plays well with
others below him in
status. Nigel is a
special friend.
Interaction with people:
A little standoffish and
prefers people take it
slow and easy around
him. Used to have some
fear of people but now
enjoys hugs and pets.
Nervous when someone he
does not know grabs at
him. Comes when called
if he knows you. His
person will need to earn
his trust and then it
will be forever.
History:
Donated in lieu of a law
enforcement seizure.
Training / abilities:
Will halter and lead and
has had a saddle pad on
his back. He has the
ability to be an
excellent pony if
someone will work with
him. The vet says he
can carry a very small
rider or possibly pull a
cart with training.
Physical problems /
health issues: Spiro
has a locking stifle on
his right rear leg.
This will improve with
exercise but will never
completely disappear.
This was probably from a
lack of nourishment and
exercise in his
formative years. Spiro
would do well in a place
where he could walk all
day long rather than
being stalled for long
periods of time. His
new person could help
him by walking him
backwards and doing hill
work with him if hills
are available. No other
health concerns.
Experience level
required to work with
this horse:
Intermediate.
Has this horse ever:
Bucked? Yes, in
play Reared? Yes,
when under pressure from
people two years ago
Kicked? Yes, when
cornered years ago
Bitten? Takes nips
at hands when offered
treats. With work, this
will disappear.
Other?
Ground handling:
Catch? Yes if you
do it slowly Lead?
Yes Tie? Yes
Trailer? Yes but
needs help getting in if
no ramp is available
Clip? Unknown
Trim Feet? Yes,
slowly and with lots of
patience Bathe?
Yes, loves it
Special needs:
Other comments:
Wants to give his heart
to someone who wants it.
More pictures:
Date updated:
October, 2008
More pictures:
 
 
 
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 Spiro in
your life?
Sponsor
him through our
Virtual Foster
program.
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