This guy has been a joy to bring along, spots, quirks and all. Deets is a coming 5yo Appaloosa Mustang gelding, facility born to a Pine Nut, NV Mustang Mare. He is located in Guffey CO. Current height 14.3hh. Deets string tests to 15.2hh mature height. He is available for adoption through Wild Horse Outreach & Advocacy to a suitable home.
He’s an athlete with a balanced built, effortless movement and lots of heart. He enjoys jumping (obstacles, not panels) and covering ground, and interestingly enough would rather do something scared than not do it at all.
He can still be shy at first but is kind and gets along well with humans and other horses. He doesn’t seem to be bothered by or interested in bothering dogs.
Deets retains well what he learns. So far he leads, lunges, and sends over obstacles and through gates. He moves hindquarters and shoulders, loads, ties, stands for grooming and picks up all four feet.
During lungeing with the belly rope he has not shown any inclination to buck, kick or bolt, a good indicator that he’s going to take to the saddle well. Surcingle, bridle and ponying are next for this cool dude.
Deets’ tail got munched on in holding and will grow back in time. He has at least a dozen colors in his mane and tail. On the subject of eating, this boy is an easy keeper whose weight will need to be monitored. Regular work will help with that.
Because Deets is a sensitive and athletic horse, and will, in his infinite wisdom, just throw himself into a task, he is going to do best with a human who will give him a job that eventually requires movement at all gaits, who is confident and able to keep Deets’ mind engaged.
He is one of those horses who even when he’s being “bad” (i.e. showing less than desirable behavior or gets startled), he’s still really, really good but checking in with and looking to the human for guidance rather than taking matters into his own hooves is something he still needs to occasionally be reminded of.
With his coloring come the Appy eyes, so he often looks at least mildly miffed or like he’s seen a ghost. That’s something I’ve slowly gotten used to and “that’s just his face”, not an indication of incoming fireworks. It’s important to read his entire body to keep track of where is mind is at.
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Training halter and lead rope: Rowdy’s Ropes
Vest: Outback Trading Company LTD.
PC: Photographer Linnea Helander
