John
Breed: Thoroughbred
Sex: Gelding
DOB: 1988
Height: 
Color: Chestnut
Markings:
Location: Cleveland, TX
Adoption Fee: In Review
 

Temperament:  Very sweet and calm

Physical problems / health issues: He tore his co-lateral ligament in his past and now there is calcification on right hock.    Has chronic sinus infection but that will be resolved in a week with a standard operation.  Had his teeth floated last week and they are pretty good for his age.    Feet have not been trimmed in some time, and farrier will trim next week.

Interaction with horses:  Not aggressive at all.  Stays out of trouble

Interaction with people: Very kind

History: Donated by owner who could no longer look after him.  He has been owned by previous owner for 3 years.  No other history available, however, he is tatooed on upper lip.

Training / abilities: will need more weight before we evaluate.  Previous owner rode him and said he had no buck in him, but was easily spooked and not a childs horse.

Experience level required to work with this horse: experienced

Has this horse ever:  Bucked?NO  Reared?NO  Kicked?NO  Bitten?NO  Other?  

Ground handling: Catch? Yes Lead? YES   Tie?  Trailer   YES   Clip?

 Trim Feet?  Bathe? yes

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Updated: May, 2008

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