Jack
Height: 15,1 hh (est)
Weight: 1,075 lbs (est)
DOB: 2008 (est)
Sex: Gelding
Color: Palomino
Breed: Mustang (Tribal/reservation)
DNA: 1st Selle Francais
2nd Lipizzaner
3rd Welsh Pony
Adoption Fee: $750 (will increase with training)
Category: Project
Weight: 1,075 lbs (est)
DOB: 2008 (est)
Sex: Gelding
Color: Palomino
Breed: Mustang (Tribal/reservation)
DNA: 1st Selle Francais
2nd Lipizzaner
3rd Welsh Pony
Adoption Fee: $750 (will increase with training)
Category: Project
Jack's Story
Jack came to AAE in February 2021 with his buddy, Nash. Jack is a big, handsome 2008-ish tribal mustang. Jack and Nash were picked up from a distressed sanctuary situation after local law enforcement intervention and imminent eviction. Though Jack had been at this sanctuary for half his life, as best we know he had never been touched or haltered. He lived in a herd environment with about 12 other horses (mares and geldings) and two donks in few acre area. We were told he was middle of the herd and relatively uncomplicated as a herdmate. We were also told he was from a tribal reservation where he'd been owned by the Chief. We don’t much more about this guy's past.
When he arrived, Jack was a relatively calm, easy-going guy. He was easy to be around, but he had a firm bubble. You could approach him/his bubble quite easily, but you could not break through. In a small space, Jack lost confidence and became quite reactive.
After Jack finished quarantine, he had minimal interaction leading into a five-day workshop with Patrick Sullivan from Modern Day Horsemanship. Though he did extremely well and was touched without too much stress, he remained unhaltered. Then Jack spent at least a couple months at the Monty Roberts International Learning Center (MRILC) where he participated as a project horse during MRILC courses for gentling/handling. Jack remained difficult to halter, though once haltered, he was touchable over/across his body. Jack struggled most with the first touch more than putting a halter on.
Once he returned to AAE, he got much needed hoof and dental care, vaccines, and deworming, as well as a microchip and mane hair pulled for DNA. Jack has since had intermittent handling. He's halterable in a small space, and he really tries to be "brave", and he's improving, just very slowly. He lacks confidence and trust with humans. He "tolerates" touching, but doesn't really enjoy it. His bubble is slowly shrinking. He really needs consistent, daily work to break through more quickly. He's going to take time and patience, likely a long-term project that may or may not become a trustworthy riding horse. Your patience and commitment to developing a trusting relationship will tell.
Jack is available to someone with substantial mustang experience and at least one other horse; one that is calm, confident, and social. Considering he was once free-roaming mustang, and he has enjoyed life in a large pasture, housing at home in a pasture environment with a small paddock/roundpen for continuing groundwork is ideal. He's not a good candidate for a boarding facility. His person should have a relationship over riding agenda, with greatest interest in developing a bond with this guy and helping Jack build confidence and trust in humans. He's got a gentle soul!
Jack is current with hoof and dental care, vaccines, deworming, and he has a microchip in place.
In general, there is a lot of activity around AAE including foot traffic in and out of paddock/pasture areas, mucking with wheelbarrows, grooming and care activities, weekly farrier visits. There are resident dogs, cats, a pig, cows, goats, and mini horses, as well as various wildlife including frequent turkeys, squirrels, rabbits, deer, bobcat, and coyotes in and around paddock/pasture areas. AAE is situated on the corner of a busy road with high speed vehicles, trucks, and sirens. Tractors are used in and around pasture/paddock areas, trucks deliver feed, and a squeeze is occasionally used for unloading hay. Horses at AAE are accustomed to a more active environment as opposed to a quiet/sterile environment. Some do well, others will do better in a more quiet environment.
When he arrived, Jack was a relatively calm, easy-going guy. He was easy to be around, but he had a firm bubble. You could approach him/his bubble quite easily, but you could not break through. In a small space, Jack lost confidence and became quite reactive.
After Jack finished quarantine, he had minimal interaction leading into a five-day workshop with Patrick Sullivan from Modern Day Horsemanship. Though he did extremely well and was touched without too much stress, he remained unhaltered. Then Jack spent at least a couple months at the Monty Roberts International Learning Center (MRILC) where he participated as a project horse during MRILC courses for gentling/handling. Jack remained difficult to halter, though once haltered, he was touchable over/across his body. Jack struggled most with the first touch more than putting a halter on.
Once he returned to AAE, he got much needed hoof and dental care, vaccines, and deworming, as well as a microchip and mane hair pulled for DNA. Jack has since had intermittent handling. He's halterable in a small space, and he really tries to be "brave", and he's improving, just very slowly. He lacks confidence and trust with humans. He "tolerates" touching, but doesn't really enjoy it. His bubble is slowly shrinking. He really needs consistent, daily work to break through more quickly. He's going to take time and patience, likely a long-term project that may or may not become a trustworthy riding horse. Your patience and commitment to developing a trusting relationship will tell.
Jack is available to someone with substantial mustang experience and at least one other horse; one that is calm, confident, and social. Considering he was once free-roaming mustang, and he has enjoyed life in a large pasture, housing at home in a pasture environment with a small paddock/roundpen for continuing groundwork is ideal. He's not a good candidate for a boarding facility. His person should have a relationship over riding agenda, with greatest interest in developing a bond with this guy and helping Jack build confidence and trust in humans. He's got a gentle soul!
Jack is current with hoof and dental care, vaccines, deworming, and he has a microchip in place.
In general, there is a lot of activity around AAE including foot traffic in and out of paddock/pasture areas, mucking with wheelbarrows, grooming and care activities, weekly farrier visits. There are resident dogs, cats, a pig, cows, goats, and mini horses, as well as various wildlife including frequent turkeys, squirrels, rabbits, deer, bobcat, and coyotes in and around paddock/pasture areas. AAE is situated on the corner of a busy road with high speed vehicles, trucks, and sirens. Tractors are used in and around pasture/paddock areas, trucks deliver feed, and a squeeze is occasionally used for unloading hay. Horses at AAE are accustomed to a more active environment as opposed to a quiet/sterile environment. Some do well, others will do better in a more quiet environment.
