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age: 12 years old
sex: gelding
breed: miniature horse
color: chestnut w/flaxen mane & tail and a star
height: 36"
Status: AVAILABLE as a SAFE-Assisted Adoption
Located in Pullman, WA
Adoption Fee: $300 ($500 for both Rover and Clover)
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Rover's owner has asked for our assistance in finding new homes for her two ponies, Rover and Clover. Rover has been ground driven (but not in a bit) and has leadlined children both bareback and in a western saddle.
Information on Rover from his owner:
Rover is a very friendly horse who loves people and other horses. His nose is always sticking out of his stall when you walk by. He is gentle, especially around children, and enjoys being handled. He especially likes scritches on his neck and being brushed. He is easy to handle on the lead (follows like a dog.) Although he does try to sneak bites of grass. He can be a bit impatient when tied and may paw a bit but never pulls back. He is not spooky at all and steady as a rock. He’s very trusting of people and will do just about anything you ask of him, as long as he understands what you want.
Rover is recovering from an acute laminitic episode. Don Dudley is trimming his feet every 4-6 weeks. At this point he seems 90% sound. It’s just a matter of slowly increasing his activity levels to help him lose weight. He also has been recently diagnosed with mild COPD. He does have an asthma inhaler that he can take as needed. But I have not noticed any coughing or wheezing recently. Managing his COPD is just a matter of soaking his hay and housing him outdoors. Rover has been generally healthy in the years that I’ve owned him. He does have a history of colic, one serious enough to haul him to the University for surgery. He recovered before surgery was performed. He has not had any colic episodes for several years. He has choked once. Other than that his recent bout of acute laminitis followed by COPD are the only real problems he’s had. He is also somewhat obese from where I kept him previously. He has been boarded near my home for the past 3 months and is losing weight.
Rover is currently located at a boarding facility in Pullman, WA. Because of his location, Ruth will be helping us with any site visits in her area if he is to be adopted out east of the mountains.
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Please read SAFE's adoption policies prior to submitting an adoption application for any SAFE horses listed on this site. SAFE Adoption Policies can be found HERE. SAFE has a strict no-breeding policy.