Brodie
Height: 16.0 hh (est)
Weight: 1,200 (est)
DOB: 2009 (est)
Sex: Gelding
Color: Black/White
Breed: Appaloosa
DNA: 1st Quarter Horse
2nd Hanoverian
3rd Selle Francais
Adoption Fee: $1500
Category: Project/Ready for Training
Weight: 1,200 (est)
DOB: 2009 (est)
Sex: Gelding
Color: Black/White
Breed: Appaloosa
DNA: 1st Quarter Horse
2nd Hanoverian
3rd Selle Francais
Adoption Fee: $1500
Category: Project/Ready for Training
Brodie's Story
Brodie came to AAE in March 2021 with Kyrie. Their owner was moving out of state, and her home for them fell through at the last minute. The two lived in a large pasture for years. He is halterable, but has little training or exposure. Handling his hooves was difficult, at best.
Shortly after arrival, Brodie's teeth and hoof care were updated, as were vaccinations and deworming. He got a microchip, and DNA analysis. Brodie is a clean slate with no mis-handling, no known injuries, and a willing mind.
Brodie is a big, handsome guy, and he's a big sweetheart, but lacks confidence. He bonds to his pasturemate(s) and neighbor(s), and experiences separation anxiety when one or the other is moved away from "home". Over time, his confidence has grown, and he's evolving into a bit of a gentle giant. He is athletic and moves very nicely. Before our move to Pilot Hill, Brodie spent time with a trainer (on his own) building his confidence and learning new things. Besides basic groundwork, he was introduced to a saddle. Though he looked mighty handsome, and he tried hard to understand and do what was being asked, it was really hard. He needed more confidence to carry a rider, so we gave him more time.
Brodie lives comfortably in the middle of a herd of ten with no major issues. He's neither dominant nor a pushover. He can be pulled out of pasture without a meltdown now for handling, grooming, or work. Sweetest of all, he really enjoys his time with humans. Brodie has come a long way. He loads, but needs some patience so he can check things out. He's fairly good with the farrier, even shoeing his front hooves (he has thin soles), but may need a little patience. All in all, he's pretty easy to handle, appreciating a little extra time when introduced to something new.
This big guy needs a person of his own, one that will adore him and continue building his confidence. His person will continue his growth at his pace with patience and kindness, embracing his inner cowardly lion as he learns to roar. Brodie is going to make somebody a really special partner one of these days.
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, chickens, and mini horses, as well as various wildlife including frequent turkeys and squirrels 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. Neighbors have weekly gardeners that utilize various power tools, and children that are active in yards adjacent to some stall/paddock areas. Horses at AAE are accustomed to a more active environment as opposed to a quiet/sterile environment.
Shortly after arrival, Brodie's teeth and hoof care were updated, as were vaccinations and deworming. He got a microchip, and DNA analysis. Brodie is a clean slate with no mis-handling, no known injuries, and a willing mind.
Brodie is a big, handsome guy, and he's a big sweetheart, but lacks confidence. He bonds to his pasturemate(s) and neighbor(s), and experiences separation anxiety when one or the other is moved away from "home". Over time, his confidence has grown, and he's evolving into a bit of a gentle giant. He is athletic and moves very nicely. Before our move to Pilot Hill, Brodie spent time with a trainer (on his own) building his confidence and learning new things. Besides basic groundwork, he was introduced to a saddle. Though he looked mighty handsome, and he tried hard to understand and do what was being asked, it was really hard. He needed more confidence to carry a rider, so we gave him more time.
Brodie lives comfortably in the middle of a herd of ten with no major issues. He's neither dominant nor a pushover. He can be pulled out of pasture without a meltdown now for handling, grooming, or work. Sweetest of all, he really enjoys his time with humans. Brodie has come a long way. He loads, but needs some patience so he can check things out. He's fairly good with the farrier, even shoeing his front hooves (he has thin soles), but may need a little patience. All in all, he's pretty easy to handle, appreciating a little extra time when introduced to something new.
This big guy needs a person of his own, one that will adore him and continue building his confidence. His person will continue his growth at his pace with patience and kindness, embracing his inner cowardly lion as he learns to roar. Brodie is going to make somebody a really special partner one of these days.
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, chickens, and mini horses, as well as various wildlife including frequent turkeys and squirrels 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. Neighbors have weekly gardeners that utilize various power tools, and children that are active in yards adjacent to some stall/paddock areas. Horses at AAE are accustomed to a more active environment as opposed to a quiet/sterile environment.
