Jack
A gentle gelding currently on medical hold while a significant limp is evaluated.
Meet Jack
Jack is a very gentle, friendly horse who is approachable and easy to handle.
Training and riding
A previous owner reported earlier riding, but JDFHR has not evaluated him. He is not available for riding or adoption while medical issues are evaluated.
Groundwork
Halterable and allows his front feet to be handled.
Best-fit home
Not currently available. Any future placement would be considered only after medical evaluation and recovery.
Handling notes
Catch / halter / lead: JDFHR successfully loaded him within approximately 15 minutes after arrival.
Farrier behavior: Front feet can be handled; current farrier evaluation is part of his medical care.
Trailer loading: Loaded successfully within approximately 15 minutes after arrival.
At a glance
Very gentle, friendly, approachable, and easy to handle.
Medical / health
Jack sustained a puncture injury around the right front knee shortly after arriving at JDFHR. He currently has a significant limp and is under veterinary/farrier evaluation and care; additional evaluation is scheduled.
Current limitations
Medical recovery and evaluation come first. Do not represent Jack as available or as a current riding horse.
Background
Owner surrender from a caring home because the owner was moving into the city.
Adoption note
Not currently available. Medical recovery and evaluation come first.
Could Jack be a fit?
Contact JDFHR to ask questions and discuss the next step. An inquiry is the beginning of a careful match, not a promise of placement.