Speedy
Meet Speedy
Speedy is calm and confident. He likes to act important as the herd boss, while remaining respectful with people.
Training and riding
Riding history is unknown. He is not being advertised as trained to ride; with continued training, he may have potential for light riding.
Groundwork
Halter trained and leads once caught. Groundwork and training are underway.
Best-fit home (recorded before adoption)
A home with at least some horse experience, not a complete beginner. Potential light-riding prospect with continued training.
Handling notes
Catch / halter / lead: Easier to catch in a small or enclosed area than loose in a pasture. Halter trained and leads once caught.
Farrier behavior: Not formally evaluated for the farrier. He has allowed his front feet to be picked up during training.
Trailer loading: Loaded twice at JDFHR and was successful both times.
At a glance
Generally calm and respectful with people. A confident herd leader who can be bossy with other horses but is not aggressive.
With other horses
Gets along with other horses. He is the herd leader and can be bossy, but is not aggressive.
Medical / health
No known injuries, illnesses, medications, or current medical limitations.
Current limitations
Riding history is unknown and his farrier behavior has not been formally evaluated.
Background
Transferred to JDFHR from an over-capacity rescue.
Adoption note (recorded before adoption)
Speedy needs a home prepared to continue his training and make its own careful riding evaluation. Contact JDFHR to discuss fit and the adoption process.