FRIENDS OF ISABELLE:
Elizabeth S. of Poulsbo WA
Mary T. of Shoreline WA
Alyssa S of Sultan WA (foster)
Ginger D. of Renton WA (former foster)
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Isabelle, shortly after her rescue
prior to her rescue
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age: 13 years old (DOB: May 18, 1994)
sex: mare
breed: Appendix quarter horse
color: chestnut with blaze and 2 white stockings
height: 15 hh
Surrendered to SAFE by her owners on January 7, 2008
Status: AVAILABLE July 1st
Located in Sultan, WA
Adoption Fee: $750
Isabelle is a 13 year old Appendix mare who was surrendered to SAFE by her owner. When rescued, Isabelle was extremely thin, with rainrot over her back, and the insides of her cheeks lined with sores that made it extremely difficult for her to chew her hay.
Isabelle was rescued along with her friend and companion Pie: a 30+ year old gelding who was in equally poor condition. The two horses were slowly rehabilitated over a period of months, and made an amazing return to health. Isabelle was able to start refresher training under saddle in May 2008. Pie, who had lymphoma, passed away in his sleep on May 12, 2008.
Click here to watch a video of Pie and Isabelle shortly after their rescue.
Isabelle is a very pretty chestnut mare who is quiet, gentle, and loves children. She is suitable as a leadline horse, and may be able to go further than that with sufficient training and time.
Training update (5/21/08):
Isabelle is doing great. She is a well behaved, well ground trained girl. She is easy and safe to do anything to. I have been keeping up with her lounging at a walk and trot but still do not regularly ask for a canter.
She has clearly been started but definitely does not know what to do when someone is sitting on her. I am continuing to use my western saddle because it fits Isabelle's uniquely shaped back perfectly. She was lounged both directions for just a few minutes. The girth was tightened and weight was put in the stirrup and over her back. With some encouragement from a lead line and the ground, Isabelle took her first steps with weight on her back. After a half trip around the corall with no indication of trouble, the leg was swung over and the rider gently settled into the saddle. Isabelle was perfect. Since Isabelle is so well trained on the ground, she continued to need encouragement from someone walking beside her but she did not need to be dragged by the lead line nor did she make any indications that she was going to do anything naughty.
For an account of Pie and Isabelle's rescue, please click here.
For updated information on Isabelle, please click here.
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