Walker's Story:
Pedigreed Tenn Walker, "CR Walker in the Clouds",
got unlucky one day and ended up at a low-end auction. He was
about to be bought by the slaughter buyers. The "Friends
of Barbaro" group sponsored his freedom and we took him on.
He has been evaluated under saddle by several riders. He listens
very well and might be a great beginners prospect.
He's been through Fair Hill park and did very well. He crossed
water (streams and puddles) and he knows how to drink out of streams.
He navigated all the obstacles, bridges, etc just fine. A herd
of deer slowly crossed in front of him up in the trail, and he
didn't spook.
WALKER is healthy and very sane & sensible. He's a love on
the ground and is the kind of horse who begs for attention.
We could find no vices, under saddle or on the ground. He doesn't
tend to kick or bite. No cribbing, chewing, weaving, rooting,
etc. The only thing we'd like to improve on is he tends to forget
about personal space and he wanders right into your space.
He currently lives turned out 24-7 and is middle of the pecking
order. He is in a mixed herd (geldings and mares) and he is well
behaved. He has not chewed anything or tried to damage fencing.
This guy is well behaved.
No special supplements or drugs are needed. No health issues.
He does get some grain but I would not call him a hard keeper.
WALKER, like any horse, isn't perfect. His issue is that he has
less than idea front leg conformation, which would mean he'd be
better for shorter pleasure rides and not endurance or all day
weekend-warrior ambitious rides. Ideal footing for him would be
flatter softer ground or a sand arena. He doesn't care for hills.
He does like to go once he is on comfortable footing (but he does
listen & slow when asked).
He's got the perfect temperament for even a beginner to handle
& bond with, and the ideal home might be a place that loves
on him and rides him but is understanding of his physical limitations.
Walker is barefoot but he's a bit ouchy on gravel at present,
so he may need front shoes or boots. He arrived with hooves horribly
neglected, so perhaps some of his sensitivity is the adjustment
to the balanced, trimmed foot.
A vet exam has been done on him, and his vet records are open
for you to see. You may also talk to the vet to get her thoughts
about him, especially with the imperfect front legs. We always
welcome it when someone wants their own vet or farrier to evaluate
the horse.
He's such a sweetheart if you can look beyond his limitations.
For more information or to meet him, email may@equihab.com
or pam@equihab.com
This horse is located in: north of the town
of North East, Cecil County, Maryland just a few miles from Interstate
I-95. Where is North East? Map
of North East, MD US
