Shay
Breed: Arabian
Sex: Gelding
DOB: 1984
Height: 14.3 hh
Color: Flea-bitten gray
Markings: None
Location: Columbus, TX
Adoption Fee: $100

Temperament: Shay is well mannered but will swing his head some and try to get pushy.  When he trusts his handlers, he acts like a seasoned horse and behaves accordingly.  With her young son, he can get pushy on the ground at times, but he's never done anything aggressive.

Physical problems / health issues: Foundered on fronts in 1999. He has had some radical trims though and has been sore afterwards.  He's currently in a home that is working on the proper trim for him.  He still has some separation of the hoof wall that will heal with more attention to this feet and more time.  Shay's left front is worse than his right front per a vet that x-rayed his feet.  He's not in pain and is not lame.  Any adopter just needs to keep his feet in mind and judge whether or not he's had too much riding or is acting sore.  He may need bute on bad days.  He's currently on a natural trimming regime and responding very well.

Interaction with horses: So far, he's getting along fine with others.

Interaction with people: Shay prefers to be left alone.

History: Seized by law enforcement and awarded to the organization.

Training / abilities: Well broke for all levels of rider, knows his gaits and his cues, neck reins, very responsive.  At a recent show with a young boy, he decided he wanted to canter a bit to show off!  He was easily controllable and acted like a gentleman despite the surroundings.

Experience level required to work with this horse: Novice under saddle in a relatively confined area (he's had a child on him in a large pasture and an arena and was good).  Shay can get pushy on the ground, so someone with some amount of experience with horses is necessary.  He needs to know you mean business on the ground or he can take some advantage.  He has been trail ridden lightly.

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

Ground handling: Catch? Yes. Lead? Yes. Tie? Yes. Trailer? Yes. Clip? Unknown. Trim Feet? Yes. Bathe? Yes.

Special needs: A feed such as Safe and Sound or Safe Choice is good for previously foundered horses.  He will need to be restricted from spring grasses as we are unsure what triggered his initial bout of founder.  The sugar in spring grasses will often cause horses to founder.  So far though, he's doing fine on pasture turn out. He runs and runs in the pastures with no lameness issues at all.

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

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