Cricket
Breed: Thoroughbred/Holsteiner Cross
Sex: Gelding
DOB: 1988
Height: 16.2 hh
Location: Forgan, OK
Adoption Fee: $100
 

Temperament: Cricket is a sweet, big guy who is mostly cooperative on the ground. He can get cranky with his aches and pains at times.  

Physical problems / health issues: Cricket has a damaged larynx from unknown causes.  He was scoped since he seemed to have trouble breathing.  It's especially evident when he eats.  The vet said he has an issue with the nerve that opens and closes the larynx.  It does not function properly.  This doesn't cause him any pain, though can be alarming sounding to new people.  There is no special treatment required either.

Arthritis in a shoulder from an older injury. A lameness exam was recently conducted and the vet concluded that he could do extensive x-rays which require laying him down with heavy sedation, but that the verdict would likely be the same regardless:  light riding only on good days.  He did a lameness exam and Cricket is definitely lame on his bad side.  

March Update: Cricket was tried under saddle and even with minimal walking and trotting, he was lame.  So, he should not be ridden.

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Training / abilities: Companion only due to his arthritis.

Experience level required to work with this horse: Advanced Beginner.

Has this horse ever:  Bucked? No. Reared? No. Kicked? No. Bitten? Yes, attempts when cranky Other? No.

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

Special needs: MSM/Glucosamine supplement.  HfH is using ActiveX on him now.

Other comments: Cricket requires a large amount of feed in order to maintain a healthy weight.

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

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