Rooster
Recommended Experience Level: Intermediate
Adoption Fee: $5,000
9 year old sorrel gelding, 15hh
❋ BehaviorGentle, in your pocket type. Enjoys human interaction. No bite or kick. No vices. Occasionally difficult to catch- better with treats or easy to catch herd mates. Loads, ties, ground ties. Nervous when backing out of trailer but backs easily. Stands for farrier. Picks up all feet. Tolerant of baths and fly spray when haltered or stalled.
❋ TrainingThoroughly trained with all buttons. W/T/L with ease. Good back and stop. Left lead stronger than right. Stands to mount, easy to bridle. Very willing and responsive to cues. Exceptional ground manners. Can be apprehensive and watchy with new things, but willing with confident rider. No buck or rear. Has done well in both arena and trail setting.
❋ MaintenanceEasy keeper- no special feeding requirements. Currently shod on front due to hoof wall damage. May not be needed long term. Recommend active surveillance with experienced farrier (preferably with access to X-rays) to ensure continued hoof progress. Short term use of biotin supplement for hoof growth may be beneficial.
❋ Health ConsiderationsVets suspect that hoof wall appearance is the result of a resection- possibly d/t keratoma removal. No concerns on radiographs at this time. No lameness. Continued progress since intake. Suspect that with time and correctional farrier work, his hoof will normalize.
Ideal Home
This is an athletic horse who is accustomed to work. He is reported to have history at feed lots and gathering cattle. The ideal home is one that will give Rooster a job, as he is a talented horse with a heart to work. Intermediate rider recommended due to his training level and occasional watchiness. A confident beginner could be considered if working with a trainer.
FULL TRAINING EVALUATIONEvaluated by: Camille with Camille’s Mustangs