Luke
Height: 13.1
Weight: 800 lbs (est)
DOB: 5/4/15
Sex: Gelding
Color: Sorrel
Breed: Mustang
DNA: 1st Mangalarga Marchador,
2nd Mangalarga,
3rd Columbian Paso Fino
Adoption Fee: $750
Category: Project Horse
Weight: 800 lbs (est)
DOB: 5/4/15
Sex: Gelding
Color: Sorrel
Breed: Mustang
DNA: 1st Mangalarga Marchador,
2nd Mangalarga,
3rd Columbian Paso Fino
Adoption Fee: $750
Category: Project Horse
Luke's Story
Luke came to AAE as a yearling colt in June 2015; he was taken in during a collaborative effort. Luke was extremely untrusting and reactive when he arrived. Through a long, slow trust-building process, his confidence grew, and he learned to accept humans. He enjoyed grooming, and attention, and he was very curious, social. He transformed from an unhandled, frightened young colt to a much softer and friendly gelding. He was gelded, and learned basic groundwork. He was adopted in 2017, and returned to AAE in March 2020 due to behavioral reasons. After an early backing incident, he lost confidence and became very defensive. He got spooked and managed to unseat his rider.
Since arriving back at AAE, we have seen tremendous improvement in his behavior and attitude in a very short amount of time. He is regaining his confidence, and he has been reintroduced to a saddle. He accepted without much concern. He's doing very well, but he needs more time and trust-building to continue to grow his confidence before introducing a rider. He can be caught in the big pasture, and he is mid- to low-level in the herd hierarchy. Luke can be saddled, and has a nice easy going temperament. He tries to please and has a nice focus on his handler. He has worn the cart harness and can be ground driven around the ranch! He has also been introduced to dragging a tire. With the right person, he has potential to become a lovely little riding or cart pony.
Luke is looking for an adopter with Mustang experience, a person that understands Mustangs, their need for a trusting relationship, and a willingness to take as long as it takes.
UPDATE: Luke has been doing great ground driving around the ranch! He ties quietly, and loads into the trailer like a pro! Luke has been backed quietly at the walk here and was very relaxed.
Luke is up to date with vaccines, deworming, and hoof and dental care. He has a micro-chip in place.
Since arriving back at AAE, we have seen tremendous improvement in his behavior and attitude in a very short amount of time. He is regaining his confidence, and he has been reintroduced to a saddle. He accepted without much concern. He's doing very well, but he needs more time and trust-building to continue to grow his confidence before introducing a rider. He can be caught in the big pasture, and he is mid- to low-level in the herd hierarchy. Luke can be saddled, and has a nice easy going temperament. He tries to please and has a nice focus on his handler. He has worn the cart harness and can be ground driven around the ranch! He has also been introduced to dragging a tire. With the right person, he has potential to become a lovely little riding or cart pony.
Luke is looking for an adopter with Mustang experience, a person that understands Mustangs, their need for a trusting relationship, and a willingness to take as long as it takes.
UPDATE: Luke has been doing great ground driving around the ranch! He ties quietly, and loads into the trailer like a pro! Luke has been backed quietly at the walk here and was very relaxed.
Luke is up to date with vaccines, deworming, and hoof and dental care. He has a micro-chip in place.
