Red
Height: 15.1 hh (est.)
Weight: 1,075 (est)
DOB: 2007 (est.)
Sex: Gelding
Color: Red Dun
Breed: Grade
DNA: 1st Holstein,
2nd Missouri Fox Trotter,
3rd Noriker
Adoption Fee: $550
Category: Limited/Non Riding
Weight: 1,075 (est)
DOB: 2007 (est.)
Sex: Gelding
Color: Red Dun
Breed: Grade
DNA: 1st Holstein,
2nd Missouri Fox Trotter,
3rd Noriker
Adoption Fee: $550
Category: Limited/Non Riding
Red's Story
Red is an incredibly handsome guy. He came to AAE from another rescue after spending several months at the Monty Roberts International Learning Center (MRILC) where he participated as a project horse during MRILC courses. He was untouchable when he arrived, and took tremendous time overcoming fear and accepting humans. He was socialized, learned basic groundwork and long-lining, and he was introduced to a saddle (no rider).
Red was adopted by a youth adopter and family in Fall of 2016, but due to the realities of work and finances that come with adulthood, his young adopter was unable to continue to meet Red's needs. Red continued building trust and learning about saddle work, even carrying a rider a few times.
Red returned to AAE the beginning of January 2018. His vet care was updated including floating teeth, vaccines, and deworming. Not long after returning to AAE, Red suffered a pasture injury. Veterinary exam indicated he ruptured his peroneus tertius tendon. This usually happens when the hock is hyperextended, likely in a quick turn or change of direction. Thankfully, it was a soft tissue injury, and not the ghastly fracture it appeared to be. Red was on stall rest for more than a year, and so far, all signs with re-evaluation are that he healed well. Studies show a good percentage of horses recover to the same level of exercise, so we're hoping for the best. So far he appears to be completely back to normal!
Red is a super kind and willing guy, but still has considerable difficulty accepting human interaction and trusting that no harm will come to him. First contact with him is like 50 first dates. Once he's been touched, he is relatively easy to halter, and he seems to enjoy grooming. Red does best with a very calm, confident, and patient person experienced with trust-building in feral/wild horses to help him achieve his potential. He is slowly moving forward, and we'll continue his journey. He is snorty and reactive, however he is always respectful of the humans space, and is an honest boy who tires very hard!
Red would do best with a very experienced, and confident handler. He is sweet, smart, and honest, however he is reactive and perpetually snorty. He does best when handled in a calm, matter of fact way. While there is no reason Red cannot be taught to be ridden, he is looking for a home that will love him as a pet first, and possible riding horse second. We do not think that he will ever become a reliable riding horse, however we never say never. For an experienced person who doesn't mind riding a horse that is permanently reactive, and athletic, he could possibly be started. However he is not a candidate for anyone but the most experienced person. We would like to find Red a home where he can be a companion horse, and play with liberty and riding as a bonus, not the main goal. If you are looking for a riding horse we have lots of others available, but Red is looking for a home where riding is not the main goal.
Red is current with vaccines, deworming, and hoof and dental care, and he has a microchip in place.
Red was adopted by a youth adopter and family in Fall of 2016, but due to the realities of work and finances that come with adulthood, his young adopter was unable to continue to meet Red's needs. Red continued building trust and learning about saddle work, even carrying a rider a few times.
Red returned to AAE the beginning of January 2018. His vet care was updated including floating teeth, vaccines, and deworming. Not long after returning to AAE, Red suffered a pasture injury. Veterinary exam indicated he ruptured his peroneus tertius tendon. This usually happens when the hock is hyperextended, likely in a quick turn or change of direction. Thankfully, it was a soft tissue injury, and not the ghastly fracture it appeared to be. Red was on stall rest for more than a year, and so far, all signs with re-evaluation are that he healed well. Studies show a good percentage of horses recover to the same level of exercise, so we're hoping for the best. So far he appears to be completely back to normal!
Red is a super kind and willing guy, but still has considerable difficulty accepting human interaction and trusting that no harm will come to him. First contact with him is like 50 first dates. Once he's been touched, he is relatively easy to halter, and he seems to enjoy grooming. Red does best with a very calm, confident, and patient person experienced with trust-building in feral/wild horses to help him achieve his potential. He is slowly moving forward, and we'll continue his journey. He is snorty and reactive, however he is always respectful of the humans space, and is an honest boy who tires very hard!
Red would do best with a very experienced, and confident handler. He is sweet, smart, and honest, however he is reactive and perpetually snorty. He does best when handled in a calm, matter of fact way. While there is no reason Red cannot be taught to be ridden, he is looking for a home that will love him as a pet first, and possible riding horse second. We do not think that he will ever become a reliable riding horse, however we never say never. For an experienced person who doesn't mind riding a horse that is permanently reactive, and athletic, he could possibly be started. However he is not a candidate for anyone but the most experienced person. We would like to find Red a home where he can be a companion horse, and play with liberty and riding as a bonus, not the main goal. If you are looking for a riding horse we have lots of others available, but Red is looking for a home where riding is not the main goal.
Red is current with vaccines, deworming, and hoof and dental care, and he has a microchip in place.
