LeRoy
Breed: Appaloosa
Sex: Gelding
DOB: 2004 
Height: 14 hh
Color: Sorrel 
Markings: star, striped hooves, speckled muzzle
Location: Cibolo, TX 
Adoption Fee: $250
 

Temperament: LeRoy is a gem.  He is very mild-mannered, laid back, and respectful with a great attitude.

Physical problems / health issues: No health issues.  LeRoy was very malnourished when he came into HfH care but he has gained pounds and is now at a good weight.  His growth may have been stunted, though, and he does not appear to have very strong legs.  This will not hamper him for regular riding but training him for an endurance horse would not be recommended. 

Interaction with horses: LeRoy is out with four horses and is low in the pecking order.  He plays and gets along well with all of them.  He can be intimidated by a very dominant or aggressive horse. 

Interaction with people: He is everyone’s favorite horse. He is wonderfully sweet tempered and loves people.  He is very trusting of humans and easy to handle.  Although he has not yet met any children, there is absolutely no reason to think that he wouldn’t like them, also.  He gets along great with all sizes of dogs.    

History: LeRoy was awarded to HfH by the court.  His previous owner had six horses that he nearly starved to death.  LeRoy was one of these horses.

Training / abilities:  LeRoy is smart and a fast learner who is very responsive.  He will be easy to train because he picks up on what you want him to do fairly easily. He is level-headed.  He is doing ground work right now with the eventual goal of having him ridden.  He is a horse that you could make mistakes with but they won’t come back to haunt you. 

Experience level required to work with this horse: Intermediate or advanced beginner.  He knows nothing so he really shouldn’t be paired with  someone who doesn’t know anything about training a horse.   

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? Unknown

Special needs: None.

Other comments: LeRoy is getting the coloring of a “snowflake” appaloosa.  His coat is a metallic golden chestnut color that is quite unusual and stands out in a herd.  In the sunlight, he looks like he is covered in glitter.  Paired with his great personality, he will make a small adult or child a wonderful and handsome horse.

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Date updated:  February, 2009

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 LeRoy in your life? Sponsor him through our Virtual Foster program.

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