Caper
Breed: Thoroughbred
Registered?: Yes, with Jockey Club
Sex: Mare
DOB: 1999
Height: 17 hh
Color: Bay
Markings: Coronet bands on all but RF
Arrival Date: March 2006
Location: Caldwell, TX
Adoption Fee: In Rehab

Temperament: Caper is an easy going Thoroughbred who loves being around people. She does not have any of the usual racing Thoroughbred vices (cribbing, weaving, pacing, etc.) and gets along very well with all of the horses in the herd and also all the dogs! She has GORGEOUS long legs and is quite the beauty out in the pasture. At her foster home she’s referred to as the “super model” because of her elegant beauty. 

Physical problems / health issues: Caper was raced until just a few years ago and after all that dedication and work, was not well taken care of after an injury. She has bone chips in her right hock and a broken sesamoid bone in her fetlock on the back right leg. She limps slightly when she walks and cannot be ridden. This injury is older and does not require any doctoring. Both injuries are common in race horses. Even with these injuries, she can still periodically “open it up” out in the pasture and she’s positively a work of art.

Interaction with horses: Caper gets along with all of the geldings in the foster herd. Some of these geldings are very old and she respects them. She is very low in the herd order.

Interaction with people: Caper is very easy going but can sometimes get a little pushy. Once corrected, however, she is fine. Because of her size, she must understand immediately that the person is the head mare. Once she respects your authority, she is wonderful!

History: Donated in lieu of law enforcement seizure. Her racing record shows that she ran through 2005 and won a decent amount of money. Her beauty when running confirms this!

Training / abilities: Caper can never be ridden or worked very hard because of her leg injuries. However, she does not need training since she’s already well educated. She is one of those wonderful horses that will lift each foot as the farrier approaches. She stands tied well and has no problems with grooming, bathing, etc.

Experience level required to work with this horse: Intermediate on the ground just because of Caper’s size. She will test you to make sure you deserve her respect.

Has this horse ever:  Bucked? No. Reared? No. Kicked? No. Bitten? No. Other? No.

Ground handling: Catch? Yes. Lead? Yes. Tie? Yes. Trailer? Yes. Clip? Unknown. Trim Feet? Yes. Bathe? Yes.

Special needs: Caper’s teeth grind unevenly so the foster home has found that wetting her food down makes it easier for her to eat. She gets about 12 lbs of feed per day (not bad for a girl her size!) with a probiotic (helps with digestion) and B-L Solution (herbal form of Bute) added. Because of the uneven grinding of her teeth, she may need to have her teeth floated every six months. 

Other comments: Very few horses are as beautiful as Caper. She has long legs, big eyes and an elegant neck. Caper gave the majority of her life to run on the track for humans. And then someone abused that devotion and did not take care of her properly when she was injured. She is loving and kind and deserves to find a home that will show her the affection and devotion she deserves after such a difficult life.

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Adopt: Please contact us regarding adoptions at adoptions@habitatforhorses.org or call 1.866.HFH.LSER(866.434.5737).

Are you unable to adopt but would still like to have Caper in your life? Sponsor her through our Virtual Foster program.

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