Back in 2008, when the court of a nearby county handed down a conviction of animal cruelty, a group of horses were released into our care. They were all malnourished, but we knew we could rehabilitate them and get them ready for adoption… all except for one. 

And he was the most beautiful. This stunning palomino colt had a flaxen mane, star and blaze, and a sassy tail that swung full and long. But Doodlebug also has lordosis of the spine.

We’re so glad we got him as a colt before anyone tried to climb on his back. No horse with this congenital malformation should ever have a rider. Although our veterinarians have reassured us that his condition does not cause pain as a pasture pet. So, he lives with us. This friendly beauty wanders in one of our large pastures with a group of other horses that he has come to know as his herd. 

If you’re not bothered by Doodlebug’s spinal deformity, if you see his beauty and grace, then choose him for virtual adoption today!