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 Denver
Breed:
Arabian
Sex:
Mare
DOB:
~1982
Height:
14.1 hh
Color: Bay
Markings:
Star
Location:
Rosharon, TX
Adoption Fee:
$250
Temperament:
Denver is quiet, a bit
timid, and low in the
herd pecking order. She
handles very politely,
leads and stands quietly
when tied. For this
reason, she gets loving
attention from very
young visitors as seen
in photo. She responds
to pressure and is
lightly ridable (this is
a geriatric mare that
was seized in very
emaciated condition).
She is ridden by young
beginners in a
controlled, supervised
environment.
Physical problems /
health issues:
She arrived with severe
dental issues and
periodontal disease. She
needs pelleted feed
and/or extruded ration
as she does not chew
well enough to thrive on
hay and grass alone. She
quickly responded to
dental care and good
rations, has gained
weight, and her coat,
eyes, and skin improved
dramatically.
Interaction with horses:
She became part of the
onsite eight-member herd
very quickly, and she is
not aggressive towards
the other horses. She is
accepting of her low
herd status and does not
challenge.
Interaction with people:
Good.
History:
She was part of a 26
horse seizure in
Galveston County and was
primarily used as a
brood mare.
Training / abilities:
It is now obvious that
she has been ridden in
her lifetime; she is
comfortable with the
saddling process and can
be mounted from a
mounting block. She
moves out with a hint of
leg pressure and reins
with a rope halter.
Experience level
required to work with
this horse:
Handler needs to know
how to interact with
horses or they would
lose this mare’s trust
very quickly. Rider
needs to be very calm,
easy, and light, she’ll
scoot quickly with
slightest leg pressure.
Has this horse ever:
Bucked? No.
Reared? No.
Kicked? No. Bitten? No.
Other?
Ground handling:
Catch? Yes.
Lead? Yes. Tie?
Yes. Trailer?
Yes. Clip?
Unknown. Trim Feet?
Yes. Bathe?
Getting better.
Special needs:
Pelleted feed and
extruded hay ration such
as One & Only.
Other comments:
Denver is a survivor and
a cute little mare. She
deserves to have the
best care and treatment.
She should always have
her private space at
feeding time and never
be starved again.
More Photos:
 
Updated: June, 2008
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 Denver in
your life? Sponsor
her through our
Virtual Foster program.
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