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 Padre
Breed: Thoroughbred
(Registered)
Sex:
Gelding
DOB: 1995
Height:
16+ hh
Color: Sorrel
Markings: Star,
Socks on backs
Location:
Cypress, TX
Adoption Fee:
$500
Temperament:
Padre is very gentle and
easy going. On a
temperament scale of
1-10 he is a 2.
Physical problems /
health issues:
None. His hooves have
pastern grooves, and he
needs to be trimmed
every 6 weeks.
Interaction with horses:
He gets along well with
horses and other animals
well.
Interaction with people:
Very friendly and loves
to be petted and fed
treats.
History:
Seized by law
enforcement and awarded
to the organization.
Padre was a racehorse in
his former life, winning
13 races and over
$50,000.
Training / abilities:
Very well broke, no
negative tendencies. He
is ready to be trained
for anything, all he
needs is practice. He
could easily be trained
for barrels, poles,
roping, or just pleasure
riding. He definitely
has a high gear once he
gets going.
Experience level
required to work with
this horse:
Beginner. To train him
other than pleasure
riding, intermediate –
just need to know what
to teach him.
Has this horse ever:
Bucked? No.
Reared? No.
Kicked? No.
Bitten? Nips at
other horses
occasionally Other?
Ground handling:
Catch? Yes.
Lead? Yes. Tie?
Yes. Trailer? Yes
Clip? Yes.
Trim Feet? Yes.
Bathe? Yes.
Special needs:
None. He is an easy
keeper. All he needs
that is different is to
make sure his feet are
trimmed regularly, and
an extra scoop of feed
for his size.
Other comments:
Padre is only 12 and has
a lot of potential. He
will make someone an
excellent horse and
companion, and is good
for all ages. Our 5
year old enjoys riding
him and so do the
adults.
Updated:
June, 2009
More Pictures:
 
 
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 Padre in
your life? Sponsor
him through our
Virtual Foster program.
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