Khan
Breed: Arabian
Sex: Gelding
DOB: 1983
Height: 14.2hh
Color: Flea-bitten gray
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Location: Cleveland, TX
Adoption Fee: $350
 

Temperament: Khan is lovely, well-trained older gentleman.  He comes to his name when he is out to pasture.  He does not like being fussed with whilst eating, but I have to put his blanket on and he will lay his ears back, but has never kicked or bitten.  Not a big deal. I keep him in a round pen in the covered arena at night so he can get all his soaked food eaten.  One day I put him in a stall as we were using the arena and he weaves.  Not a lot, just appears he does this when he is not where he wants to be.  For the most part he is just an easy fellow to look after.

Physical problems / health issues: Khan only has one eye, but it doesn’t affect him at all.  His previous owner bought him that way more than 18 yrs ago, so he is clearly accustomed to it.  He is a messy eater, perhaps due to his teeth.  We had the dentist 31 Jan. 08  Khan is no longer able to eat hay.  I had suspected this and it is confirmed.  His is now a body score of 5.  He does well on Ultium + Mare and Maintenance plus twice a day he gets soaked alfalfa cubes with beet pulp.  He gained weight quickly.

Interaction with horses: He is turned out with the "herd" during the day, and knows how to look after himself.  He is a little grumpy whilst he is eating would prefer not to be bothered until he is done. He goes out during the day with the others after breakfast and is finally getting close to them.  I think he has been in a pasture on his own for sometime and is a little cautious. 

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History: His previous owner had him for 18 yrs.  She donated him to HFH as she could no longer take care of him. 

Training / abilities: Absolutely broke.  Khan has not been ridden in a couple of years, but the owner did 50 mile endurance racing with him and he won once! He gets very excited when we drive into the arena with horse and trailer!  A little pushy with ground manners when excited, but calms down pretty fast. All in all, he is a fabulous ride and very smooth. He would be a good first horse for a youngster or beginner adult.

Experience level required to work with this horse: Beginner

Has this horse ever:  Bucked? Reared? Kicked? Bitten? Other?

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

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Date updated: February 3, 2008

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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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