| AAEAR ID#: 09-001-M |
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| Sex: Mare DOB: 2004 (est) Height: 14.2 (est) Color: Dark Bay/White Breed: Appaloosa Registered: Not known |
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 June 24, 2009 |
 December 7, 2009 |
| Story: Zuni arrived with her ~2 month old filly (Fallon) from the Nevada feedlot on June 21, 2009. Zuni was underweight Trainer Notes: This cute little 14-14.2 hand appaloosa or POA mare has been ridden several times both in the round pen and around the fenced rescue property. She seems to have a very agreeable and confident disposition, willingly crossing a small stream of water, walking over variable surfaces like concrete and gravel, and was easy to ride away from the herd and her unweaned filly. She was calm and sensible during a Fox 40 interview, allowing the reporter to sit on her and film the news clip from her back! Zuni is an absolute sweetheart that enjoys people. She meets you at the gate. She’s easy to catch, likes to be groomed and is learning to lunge, though still needs practice handling and trimming her hooves. She has been trimmed three times since she’s been at AAE, but fidgets when the farrier places her foot on the hoof stand, and is a little shy about her back feet, but with approach and retreat she accepts. This little mare is a great mother to her filly, and although still very green to riding, she’s fairly uncomplicated and a bit on the lazy side. She direct reins, and we are working on getting lighter stops, more give to rein pressure and introducing neck reining and lateral work. At present she does not seem to understand leg pressure other than a basic “go forward” squeeze, and tends to lean on the bit or bosal. Zuni is a little sensitive to the cinch, so needs confidence and trust by only tightening the cinch incrementally over several minutes. During feeding time, Zuni can be somewhat demanding, nipping at a couple people and one time causing a bruise from a well timed bite. She did receive correction and submitted calmly. With additional training this mare will make a nice youth and 4H horse, but at present will require an Intermediate or Experienced rider since she is fairly novice in basic reining, saddling and groundwork, and is a little jumpy with fast movement around her head and neck. When startled she recovers quickly and usually only jumps in place or raises her head.With her level of confidence and her nice compact build, this mare appears suitable for just about any trail riding discipline, and would probably make a nice pleasure or team penning horse with additional training. Zuni has very good feet and legs and an agreeable nature.
Health: Good. Zuni has been confirmed in foal, with a guess-timated delivery date in March. She was bred/impregnated sometime prior to arrival at AAE, and no additional details are known. However, her filly (Fallon) is a fantabulous little gal, with a wonderful temperment.Issues: Zuni has bitten an AAE member in the arm on one occasion, and attempted second bite, both at feeding time. Adoption Fee: $500. Has had basic vet exam and is current with deworming, hoof and dental care. Because of foal status, vaccines held back until Feb 2010.
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Sex: Mare