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Sex: Gelding
DOB: 1986 (est) Height: TBD Color: Chestnut
Breed: Arabian Registered: Not known
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 August 2010 |
 September 2011 |
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Story: Rusty was relinquished by his prior owner in August of 2010 when she was no longer to provide for him, and she was facing a deployment with the Reserves. Rusty was with his former owner for 12 of his 24 years prior to relinquishment. He was a former race horse in his younger days, and he was later used as a hunter/jumper and dressage horse, as well as a trail horse.
Trainer Notes:
Don’t let his age fool you–he still has many many miles left in him, and he is one of the sweetest horses you will meet! Rusty is sound, loves attention, and loves to be ridden. He was used as a lesson mount for beginner and novice riders in both english and western disciplines. He is responsive to cues, and is very patient and forgiving under saddle. He is a great ‘teacher’, and while he knows what to do, he waits for the rider to ask. Rusty has great gaits: forward walk, nice forward trot or jog depending on what you ask, knows both leads and flying changes. In his prime, he jumped, but due to his age we are looking for a relaxing new home with plenty of TLC and easy riding. He has been on trail rides, but can get a little excited and likes to move out. He has great ground manners, is easy to catch, stands for farrier/vet/dentist, trailers, ties, bathes, etc. Rusty is able to live in pasture with other horses or in a stall. He is well suited for beginner or novice riders in an arena, is great with children, and would be an amazing 4-H mount for a youngster.
Rusty has a home at AAE and participates in our Pony Party program. He is a quiet, willing partner, and befriends all that give him the chance.
Health: Good, although, in consideration of his advancing age, he participates with AAE only in light riding and exercise, as well as the youth parties. Issues: None known Adoption Fee: Rusty has a lifelong home at AAE, but AAE will consider his adoption to a youth home where he can become the best friend, teacher, and mentor to a young child that will respect his advancing age, but love him ’til the end. He is an absolutely LOVELY guy! For more pictures of Rusty, click here.
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Sex: Mare