Domino
Breed: Grade Pony
Sex: Gelding
DOB: 27 years
Weight:
Height: 13.3 hh
Arrival Date: October 2005
Location: Navasota, TX
Adoption Fee: $100
 

Temperament: Domino is a good boy - quite a character.  He's very well mannered on the ground and acts like a seasoned horse should.

Physical problems / health issues: None known.

Interaction with horses: Domino does not know he's a gelding and he also does not know he's nearing 30 years old.  He does best turned out with all mares. He's gone out in a mixed herd, but has a tendency to "herd" the mares away form the other geldings. He also has a tendency to chase other geldings to keep them away from "his" girls.  He has attempted to mount the mares he's pastured with.  He can also be aggressive to those he views as competition for the mares affections.  He will back down with dominant mares, quite easily in fact. 

Interaction with people:

History: Seized by law enforcement due to neglect and awarded to the rescue.

Training / abilities: Domino saddled up great, he has wonderful ground manners.  He didn't like the bridle/bit, so a hackamore was used.  He did not lunge well, he got a bit aggressive and seemed to want to run into his handler.  When his foster mom went to put weight in the stirrups, he reared and bucked and got very agitated.  So, it appears he needs more work or is not broke to ride. He needs further evaluation.  If broke, could certainly be used for riding still, has tons of energy!

Experience level required to work with this horse:  Advanced beginner on the ground once haltered, experienced to train or further assess under saddle (if ever). 

Has this horse ever:  Bucked? Yes, when weight was put in the stirrups. Reared? Yes, when weight was put in the stirrups. 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:

Other comments: Domino is a gorgeous true black pony who does not act his age at all.  He's an easy keeper for his age too, though needs to be on a senior's diet.  If someone had a mare that needed company, he would be a great candidate. On the ground, he's fine for a family environment. It's hard to believe this pony was not broke at some point, so further work could lead him to act better in regards to work and riding.

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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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