Rosaleen
Breed: Thoroughbred
Registered?:
Sex: Mare
DOB: 2000
Height: 15.2
Color: Dark Bay
Markings: Strip white socks both hinds
Location: Seymour, TX
Adoption Fee: $250
 

Temperament: Rosaleen is a very willing mare with a lot of try.  Her ground manners are good in that she is easy to catch and leads well with very little pushiness.  She is what I would call very ready for final training.  

Physical problems / health issues: Rosaleen is doing great, she’s an easy keeper.  Her wounds are healing on her back hocks.  Right one is completely healed.  She has a knot on her right back shin, but it is really hard and doesn't move.  Doesn't seem to hurt her, but she is real touchy with her back legs.  Must be an old wound.

Interaction with horses:  Middle of the herd.  Not aggressive at all towards others but will push forward for treats and feed.

Interaction with people: Rosaleen is a bit indifferent towards people but readily accepts love and attention.  She has never acted aggressive towards me in any way.  When I come to the pasture she always greets me to see if I have any treats.  She doesn’t move far away and seems curious as to what Im doing.  When I was fixing the fence, she constantly inspected my tools and my work.

History: Rosaleen was found as a stray in around the Austin area and gave birth to a lovely little filly shortly after arrival.  She was adopted by her foster but had to be returned due to loss of pasture.  

Training / abilities: Rosaleen is a stunning and exceptionally healthy mare.  She moves out well and has a beautiful stride.  After I got her, I tacked her out and got on her.  She accepted the saddle and bridle without incident and offered no resistance to me until I asked her to trot at which time she became confused and upset and sent me into the dirt.  It was not her fault, I pushed her too fast.  She does not know her leg cues and what you are asking of her, but she is not resistant to learning and picked up very quickly to move away from pressure.  She will definitely need additional training under saddle, as she still reacts with fear to being asked to move forward.  She will accept the tack, and allow you to get on, but she will need work for more than that.  Her action and health indicates she could be exceptional mount for someone to put some time into her.

Experience level required to work with this horse: Advanced Beginner on the ground.  Advanced for training purposes but only if intending to ride her.  I suspect after 30 days of training, she can be ridden by an Intermediate or Advanced Beginner. 

Has this horse ever:  Bucked? Yes (lightly) Reared? no Kicked? yes (when her back feet are being handled) Bitten? no Other?  

Ground handling: Catch? yes Lead? yes Tie? yes Trailer? yes Clip? unknown Trim Feet? Yes (needs work on backs)  Bathe? Yes Worm? Yes

Special needs: none.

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