Gunner
Height: 15.0 hh (est)
Weight: 1,000 (est)
DOB: 2002 (est)
Sex: Gelding
Color: Bay
Breed: Grade
DNA: 1st Mountain Pleasure Horse,
2nd Selle Francais,
3rd Tennessee Walker
Adoption Fee: $550
Category: Companion/May be rideable with training.
Weight: 1,000 (est)
DOB: 2002 (est)
Sex: Gelding
Color: Bay
Breed: Grade
DNA: 1st Mountain Pleasure Horse,
2nd Selle Francais,
3rd Tennessee Walker
Adoption Fee: $550
Category: Companion/May be rideable with training.
Gunner's Story
Gunner came to AAE with two of his buddies in mid-January 2018 from a neglect situation. Fortunately, Gunner was in pretty good condition upon arrival. Gunner is late teens, and stands about 15.0 hands.
Gunner, is a shy guy that appears to have been mis-handled at some point in life. He is halterable, curious, gentle, and willing. Gunner has made consistent progress, and he's become more much more willing to interact with humans. He's starting to seek attention. He's softened considerably, and so far, we haven't identified any major issues. Per prior owner, he was started under saddle, but not ridden consistently, and has not been ridden for some time (years). We'll continue to build trust and confidence with Gunner while he is with AAE; we'll continue groundwork, and when ready, reintroduce him to a saddle. He will be looking for a horse-experienced home and experience with horses with trust issues; and someone willing to give him the time he needs to trust and flourish before asking more of him than he can comfortably give.
Gunner is temporarily fostered with one of AAE's fosters so we could help a couple more horses this past winter. He has been hanging out with cows, and recently, he showed his gentler, nurturing side when he nuzzled up with a newborn calf. How sweet is that!
Gunner is up to date with vaccines, deworming, and hoof and dental care. He has a microchip in place.
Update: Gunner is back at our facility and doing well in our large group pasture. He is getting a refresher on his groundwork and can be saddled and bridled. Gunner could be restarted under saddle with an experienced person. He is still more on the shy side and lacks confidence.
Gunner, is a shy guy that appears to have been mis-handled at some point in life. He is halterable, curious, gentle, and willing. Gunner has made consistent progress, and he's become more much more willing to interact with humans. He's starting to seek attention. He's softened considerably, and so far, we haven't identified any major issues. Per prior owner, he was started under saddle, but not ridden consistently, and has not been ridden for some time (years). We'll continue to build trust and confidence with Gunner while he is with AAE; we'll continue groundwork, and when ready, reintroduce him to a saddle. He will be looking for a horse-experienced home and experience with horses with trust issues; and someone willing to give him the time he needs to trust and flourish before asking more of him than he can comfortably give.
Gunner is temporarily fostered with one of AAE's fosters so we could help a couple more horses this past winter. He has been hanging out with cows, and recently, he showed his gentler, nurturing side when he nuzzled up with a newborn calf. How sweet is that!
Gunner is up to date with vaccines, deworming, and hoof and dental care. He has a microchip in place.
Update: Gunner is back at our facility and doing well in our large group pasture. He is getting a refresher on his groundwork and can be saddled and bridled. Gunner could be restarted under saddle with an experienced person. He is still more on the shy side and lacks confidence.
