Ryder
Height: 15.2 hh (est)
Weight: 1,200
DOB: 2006 (est)
Sex: Gelding
Color: Paint
Breed: Quarter Horse
DNA: 1st Andalusian
2nd Thoroughbred
3rd Quarter Horse
Adoption Fee: $550
Category: Non-Riding Companion Only
Weight: 1,200
DOB: 2006 (est)
Sex: Gelding
Color: Paint
Breed: Quarter Horse
DNA: 1st Andalusian
2nd Thoroughbred
3rd Quarter Horse
Adoption Fee: $550
Category: Non-Riding Companion Only
Ryder's Story
AAE welcomed Ryder in April 2021 from a home that rescued him from a neglectful situation. He was very thin, hooves were long, and he sat alone in a pasture. They were able to put weight on him, get hooves trimmed, and build trust, but Ryder had some issues they were unable to resolve. They didn't have finances to pursue further. He was lame in front and hind, and they believed he'd foundered.
First, Ryder's hoof and dental care and vaccines were updated, he was dewormed and got a microchip. Radiographs of front hooves and hocks provided much information. He has advanced ringbone in his front left, and his pastern joint has nearly fused. His front right is clubbed, and both hooves had thing soles. Fortunately, he did not have any obvious coffin bone rotation, thankfully.
Ryder is a pretty friendly guy, and he enjoys the company of two-leggers. He had some lameness issues when he arrived.
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.
First, Ryder's hoof and dental care and vaccines were updated, he was dewormed and got a microchip. Radiographs of front hooves and hocks provided much information. He has advanced ringbone in his front left, and his pastern joint has nearly fused. His front right is clubbed, and both hooves had thing soles. Fortunately, he did not have any obvious coffin bone rotation, thankfully.
Ryder is a pretty friendly guy, and he enjoys the company of two-leggers. He had some lameness issues when he arrived.
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.
