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 Wrangler
Breed: Pony
Sex: Gelding
DOB:
Height:
11.2 hh
Color: Sorrel
Markings:
Blaze, rear socks
Location:
Sealy, TX
Adoption Fee:
$250
Temperament:
Wrangler is unsure about
people but, very
curious. He is slow to
build trust. Since we
have been working with
him we have made slow
but, steady progress. He
is accepting of gentle
pets around the head and
neck but, no more than
that. Wrangler is
nervous in unknown
situations or settings.
He is not completely
trusting of new people,
especially adults.
Physical problems /
health issues: None known. He appears to be completely
healthy. He wasn’t very
cooperative with the vet
but, we were able to
finally pull his Coggins
and vaccinate him. It
is unclear whether he
has ever had his hooves
trimmed yet, he doesn’t
appear to have any
problems with them.
Interaction with horses:
Wrangler was previously
on the bottom of a mixed
herd. In the month that
he has been with us, he
has been turned out with
2 mares and an older
gelding pony. They have
had the typical
activities of getting to
know each other. Most
of the time Wrangler
will keep a small
distance from the others
but, he is approaching
the barn more often.
They are improving
though as they tend to
stay in the same
vicinity as each other
in the pasture.
Update: September 2008
Wrangler gets along well
with our older, gelding
pony. He doesn’t show
any aggressiveness
towards him but, is
pushy at feeding. He
should be fed
separately. Our
dominant mare has not
been accepting of
Wrangler so, he is no
longer turned out with
them.
Interaction with people:
While he is willing to
let us approach he will
turn and run if we have
a halter or lead. Other
than that, he is very
curious of everything we
are doing and will
follow us around
closely. He really
wants attention and to
trust us but, he is just
so cautious.
Update: September 2008
This summer Wrangler
made significant
improvements. He was
willing to accept a
halter though not
fastened. He enjoyed
being brushed and began
to seek out our
attention more
frequently. After
seeing those
improvements I am even
more convinced that he
has the ability to do
more. He does need VERY
consistent handling and
a lot of patience.
This weekend Wrangler
was standing at the
fence while my 7 year
old petted him. My 4
year old wild son ran up
to the fence waving a
bat. Wrangler just
stood there and watched
him. Then, before I
could stop him my son
proceeded to whack the
fence in front of
Wrangler with the bat.
Wrangler just stood
there - still being
petted and just looking
at my son.
History:
Donation
Training / abilities:
Unknown. I do not think
he has had any training
but, won’t be able to
evaluate him better
until he is more
trusting and willing to
be worked.
Experience level
required to work with
this horse: Experienced with horses that
have trust issues.
Has this horse ever:
Bucked?
Reared? Yes
Kicked? Yes.
Bitten? No Other?
Ground handling:
Catch? No
Lead? No Tie?
No Trailer? Loaded
with use of panels.
Clip? Trim Feet?
Bathe?
Special needs:
Wrangler needs a very
patient person who can
work with him in his
time frame.
Other comments:
I believe he would make
a very loyal and
appreciative pony for
someone who can accept
him at his current level
and go from there. He
really needs to bond
with someone in order to
be able to trust them.
It doesn’t come easily
but, the small
improvements are very
rewarding when they
come.
More pictures:
Date updated:
October, 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 Wrangler in
your life? Sponsor
him through our
Virtual Foster program.
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