
BEHS 1229 – Draco
Name: Draco | Status:
Available for Sponsorship Horses Available for Adoption |
Adoption Fee: Waived for approved adopter | Arrived At Rescue: October 1, 2021 |
Location: New Braunfels, TX | Adoption Date: |
Registered: | Breed:
Quarter Horse |
Date of Birth: January 1, 2011 | Color:
Buckskin |
Gender:
Gelding Male |
Height: 15h |
About Draco
Draco is a striking, big-bodied grade, stock type gelding with a playful personality. Although he takes time to warm up to new people, he also craves connection. He was surrendered due to his previous owner’s lack of time and training knowledge and has since been learning to trust and build confidence with new people. Draco loves attention, scratches, and being part of the action, and he’s ready to become someone’s companion and pet – or for a professional to take him on as a training project.
Evaluation and Training
Training & Abilities:
- Sometimes takes a few minutes to catch in the pasture, but halters and leads easily once caught
- Stands tied politely for grooming, baths, and fly spray
- Walks, trots, and canters on a lunge line and in a round pen
- Will pick up front feet and is learning to pick up back feet for regular hoof care
- Responsive and attentive to handlers, paying close attention
Background & Care:
- Draco is an anxious guy: anxious with both new people and new places. He would do well as a pet/companion who doesn’t have to travel or get used to new people.
- Draco thrives with consistent handling and will benefit from continued training to build his confidence and reach his full potential
- Because of his anxiety, he has bolted when his original foster home tried to ride him. He’s sound, but he will only be adopted as a riding horse to an expert/professional who can work through his under-saddle problems.
- He is ok to handle on the ground by a confident intermediate and could be a nice companion for a lonely horse.
Why He’s Amazing:
Draco is smart, sensitive, and full of personality. He’s a quick learner, loving, and has curious traits that make him a special partner for someone ready to continue his training and enjoy his unique character.
Temperament
Trailers: Yes | Bucks: Under saddle |
Leads: Yes | Bites: No |
Ties: Yes | Catches: Working on it |
Trims: Yes, front feet. Working on the back feet | Bathes: Yes |
Clips: | Rears: Under saddle |
Kicks: When trying to trim | Rider Level:
Expert (or Professional) Intermediate Handler (Companion only) |
Evaluated/Trained By:
BEHS Foster Evaluated BEHS Foster Trained |
Training Level:
Basic Groundwork |
Riding Suitability listed:
Unrestricted riding |
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