Rhythm
Breed: Thoroughbred
Sex: Gelding
DOB: 1997
Height: 16.0 hh
Color: Sorrel
Markings: Stripe, sock on back left
Location: Columbus, TX
Adoption Fee: $250
 

Temperament: Rhythm is a sweet gentle boy that loves attention. He doesn’t have a problem if you walk up to him in a field and pick his feet or pet his ears, he’s just happy with soft voices and sweet pats.  He needs to go to a home with lots of love, kindness and patience.

Physical problems / health issues: Rhythm was poorly shod for years. He has a thin hoof wall and a slightly clubbed front right, so if he is to be shod it needs to be done VERY well. If ridden on hard ground he gets sore quite quickly.

Interaction with horses: He has trouble buddy’ing up to other horses because he is submissive and very insecure, but when he does they are inseparable. He will most likely be at the tail end of the group but still right in there with them. Does not try to pick fights or fight over food. He will stand patiently aside while you pet or feed another horse then bask in the attention when it’s his turn.

Interaction with people: Gets along well with people.

History: Donated around four years ago and was adopted out. Rhythm patiently needs to be worked with on unloading from a trailer.  He rides nicely bareback.

Training / abilities: Rhythm needs to be ridden on grass, dirt or in an arena for his feet get very sore very quickly on anything hard such as pavement or gravel; therefore trail riding might not be the best thing for him unless its soft ground. Competition riding is out of the question for the same reason. He needs to be strictly ridden for pleasure rides. He listens well to cues and walk, trots and canters nicely when the ground is soft enough. Rhythm has been left to run free for the past year so would take someone who was willing to retrain.

Experience level required to work with this horse: Beginner to Intermediate.

Has this horse ever:  Bucked? No. Reared? No. Kicked? No. Bitten? No. Other?  

Ground handling: Catch? Yes. Lead? Yes. Tie? Yes. Trailer? Needs work on coming out. Clip? Yes. Trim Feet? Yes. Bathe? Yes.

Special needs: His feet need to be watched and cared for constantly. A hoof supplement would perhaps be something good to look into to get them to grow and be stronger. Farrier’s Choice is a good one, but anything with a lot of biotin will work.

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

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