Jinks

Height:  14.0 hh (est) 
Weight: 750 lbs (est)
DOB:  2002 (est)
Sex:  Gelding
Color:  Black & White
Breed:  Paint
​​DNA:  1st Quarter Horse
2nd Holsteiner
3rd Trakehner
Adoption Fee:  $750
Category: Under Evaluation

Jinks' Story

Jinks was an early 20s stallion when he came to AAE following a law enforcement seizure. He was reported to animal control several times over the past few years after repeatedly wandering the streets and bothering neighboring horses. Eventually, he was captured, taken into custody, seized, and transferred to AAE. He was a bit underweight, and his teeth and hooves were in need of care. 

Jinks has a friendly disposition, and he was touchable, but he didn't appear to have much training. He wasn't a fan of haltering. Once he was handleable and halterable, Jinks was castrated, and he also had hoof and dental care, vaccinations, deworming, and he got a microchip. Fortunately, we didn't identify any other underlying issues. Though law enforcement believed he was 12-16 years old, his teeth suggest he's early 20s. 

Jinks is much improved now. He's a really sweet guy, he's easy-going, and he's willing to learn. Once halterable, Jinks was quick to enjoy grooming and most human interaction. He's doing well with hoof handling, and he's done well with the farrier. Jinks is fairly uncomplicated and will make someone a very nice companion, though he might be best suited for a home with another gelding considering his long life as a stallion.

Jinks is current with dental and hoof care, vaccines, and deworming, and he has a microchip. He'll continue learning as he waits for his new family.

In general, there is a lot of activity around AAE, including vehicle and foot traffic in and out of paddock/pasture areas, mucking with wheelbarrows, grooming and care activities, tractor and trailering, and weekly farrier visits.  There are resident dogs, cats, goats, cows, a mini donkey, a mini mule, and mini horses, as well as various wildlife, including frequent turkeys, squirrels, rabbits, deer, coyotes, and bobcats in and around paddock/pasture areas.  Tractors are used in and around pasture/paddock areas, trucks deliver feed, and a squeeze is occasionally used for unloading hay. A portion of AAE is situated along a highway with high-speed vehicles, trucks, and sirens. 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 quieter environment.