Jackson
Height: 15.0 hh (est)
Weight: TBD
DOB: 2015 (est)
Sex: Gelding
Color: Bay
Breed: Mustang
DNA: 1st Andalusian
2nd Turkoman
3rd Columbian Paso Fino
Adoption Fee: $750
Category: Ready for Training/Project
Weight: TBD
DOB: 2015 (est)
Sex: Gelding
Color: Bay
Breed: Mustang
DNA: 1st Andalusian
2nd Turkoman
3rd Columbian Paso Fino
Adoption Fee: $750
Category: Ready for Training/Project
Jackson is a handsome bay mustang who originally came to AAE in January 2017. He was gathered from the Virginia Range in Nevada in late 2016 after his band was documented crossing a stretch of highway multiple times, creating a dangerous situation for both the horses and the users of the highway. Jackson was adopted in December of 2018, returning home to Nevada. He went directly into training. Jackson was with a trainer for about five months and started under saddle before going home. Flash forward to 2021, and due to a death in the family, Jackson returned to AAE. Sadly, his adopter was unable to continue his progress, his fear of humans was too much to overcome, and he regressed.
Jackson is a sensitive guy, and he's quite resistant to humans. He is curious, willing, and really tries very hard to understand. He keeps his distance from humans in large areas, though he lingers in the general area. Approach, and he evades. He enjoys herd life, and he is playful with his buddies, but he tends to be a dominant one. He is quite athletic, too. Jackson gets his confidence from another horse, often an older mare, and he's laid claim to a couple mares for his own band. During his initial stay at AAE, Jackson had many, many gentling sessions, but had a "50 First Dates" state of mind. He still thinking about crossing-over into the human world, but he just can't seem to overcome the fear.
Jackson is not readily approachable in pasture or large spaces; however, in confined areas, he can be approached and haltered. He's handleable by a few individuals, but not everyone. He's handleable to the extent he can be brought in for vet/farrier care, but he needs sedation for work. He's fearful and he'll evade when he can, but he maintains his composure and proximity.
He is available for adoption to a mustang-experienced home only.
Jackson is current with hoof and dental care, vaccines, and deworming. He also has a microchip in place.
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 cows, pigs, dogs, cats, and mini horses, as well as various wildlife including frequent turkeys, squirrels, deer, and coyotes 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. Horses at AAE are accustomed to a more active environment as opposed to a quiet/sterile environment.
Jackson is a sensitive guy, and he's quite resistant to humans. He is curious, willing, and really tries very hard to understand. He keeps his distance from humans in large areas, though he lingers in the general area. Approach, and he evades. He enjoys herd life, and he is playful with his buddies, but he tends to be a dominant one. He is quite athletic, too. Jackson gets his confidence from another horse, often an older mare, and he's laid claim to a couple mares for his own band. During his initial stay at AAE, Jackson had many, many gentling sessions, but had a "50 First Dates" state of mind. He still thinking about crossing-over into the human world, but he just can't seem to overcome the fear.
Jackson is not readily approachable in pasture or large spaces; however, in confined areas, he can be approached and haltered. He's handleable by a few individuals, but not everyone. He's handleable to the extent he can be brought in for vet/farrier care, but he needs sedation for work. He's fearful and he'll evade when he can, but he maintains his composure and proximity.
He is available for adoption to a mustang-experienced home only.
Jackson is current with hoof and dental care, vaccines, and deworming. He also has a microchip in place.
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 cows, pigs, dogs, cats, and mini horses, as well as various wildlife including frequent turkeys, squirrels, deer, and coyotes 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. Horses at AAE are accustomed to a more active environment as opposed to a quiet/sterile environment.
