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 Nigel
Breed: Hackney
Pony
Sex: Gelding
DOB: 1995
Height:
12.2 hh
Color: Black
Markings:
Blaze & two white socks
on back
Location:
Brooksmith, TX
Adoption Fee:
$100
Temperament:
Nigel is sweet and not
at all mean or
aggressive.
Physical problems /
health issues:
Nigel has a locking
stifle on the back right
leg that gives him a
hitch when he walks but
doesn’t seem to slow him
down or cause great
discomfort.
Interaction with horses:
He does fine in a large
mixed herd. He is
everyone’s friend. He
is tolerated by the more
aggressive horses and
friendly with the older
ones.
Interaction with people:
Nigel likes people but
at the same time is
fearful of them due to
past abuse. He is
cautious. He will come
up to you but will not
hang around very long.
He will take a treat
with his neck stretched
as far as he is able to
reach.
History:
He has a history of
being severely abused.
Part of that abuse was
being tied to a tree and
hit with a baseball
bat. We believe this
explains his timidity
with people.
Training / abilities:
We do not know if he has
had any training but
with his injured leg and
small size, he is not
rideable.
Experience level
required to work with
this horse:
Experienced.
Has this horse ever:
Bucked? No
Reared? No
Kicked? Yes, when he
was pushed hard and felt
trapped Bitten?
No Other?
Ground handling:
Catch? Yes, if
you are patient and move
slowly Lead? Yes
Tie? Yes
Trailer? Yes
Clip? Unknown
Trim Feet? Yes,
front feet but not the
back. He is scared of
the farrier’s tools
Bathe? Not fond of
baths
Special needs:
MSM/Glucosamine
supplement for his
stifle problem.
Other comments:
Nigel is a really
darling little horse.
He is still friendly
despite his previous
abuse. He needs a calm,
gentle, patient handler
who could work with him
individually and bring
him around. He could be
an excellent companion
and a really cute lawn
ornament. Nigel is an
easy keeper
More pictures:
Date updated:
November, 2008
 
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 Nigel in
your life? Sponsor
him through our
Virtual Foster program.
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