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 Junior
Breed: Quarter
Horse
Sex: Gelding
DOB: 2004
Height:
Growing
Color: Sorrel
Markings:
Blaze and partial sock
Location:
Floresville, TX
Adoption Fee:
$250
Temperament:
Junior is very
affectionate and sweet,
he wants to trust
people.
Physical problems / health issues:
He is recovering from
starvation, lung
infection, tick and worm
infestation and acute
anemia; he is in the
process of a complete
recovery.
Interaction with horses:
He is isolated but
friendly to neighbor
horses.
Interaction with people:
Junior tries very hard
to please his handlers
but is still a bit
afraid.
History: Donation
in lieu of
seizure. Junior was very
sick and emaciated when
law enforcement took him
from his
owner. According to
former owner Junior was
born sickly and was
attacked by a pack of
dogs while very
young. He bears these
scars on his
hindquarters and
legs. He is sound and
doesn’t seem to have
long lasting effects
from this. His biggest
issue was lack of food
and veterinary care
while growing up. He is
recovering remarkably
well.
Training / abilities:
Halter broke and fairly
easy to handle. Doesn’t
know much but very
willing to learn
anything if approached
with kindness and a soft
voice and hand.
Experience level
required to work with
this horse:
Intermediate.
Has this horse ever:
Bucked? No. Reared? No.
Kicked?
No. Bitten? No. Other?
Ground handling:
Catch? Yes. Lead?
Yes. Tie? Unknown.
Trailer? Yes.
Clip?
Unknown. Trim Feet?
Unknown. Bathe?
Unknown.
Special needs: He
will need continued
isolation from mares
before and after
gelding. Junior would
probably get along fine
with other geldings in a
group if he could be by
himself during
feeding. He is still
quite thin.
Other comments:
This is a very tough
horse. According to his
history he came very
close to death more than
once and hung on. He was
basically left to live
or die by his former
owner after the dog
attack. With good food
and care he is growing
into a very healthy and
appreciative
youngster. He is looking
for a chance to be
someone’s buddy. He is
young and could be
trained to do just about
anything.
More pictures:
 
Updated:
September 4, 2007
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 Junior in
your life? Sponsor
him through our
Virtual Foster program.
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