BEHS 1071 – Llano
| Name: Llano | Status:
Adopted |
| Adoption Fee: | Arrived At Rescue: August 24, 2019 |
| Location: Cypress, TX | Adoption Date: October 14, 2022 |
| Registered: None | Breed:
Grade Paint |
| Date of Birth: January 1, 2008 | Color:
Chestnut / Sorrel Pinto |
| Gender:
Gelding Male |
Height: 14.3 |
About Llano
Llano was removed from a negligent rescue by a joint effort between Safe Haven Equine Rescue and The Humane Society along with the Camp County sheriff's department. He was then placed with Bluebonnet.
Llano’s right eye was removed but he has no other known health or lameness problems. He is an absolute sweetheart. He loves to lean his head against you and enjoys the attention.
Llano was returned in December 2021 because he was not fitting in with his adopter’s herd.
You can follow Llano and Joyce's progress on their Facebook page CLICK HERE
Evaluation and Training
It seems Llano did not have good handling before coming to Bluebonnet. He was entered into the 2020 Fall Bluebonnet Rescue Horse Training Challenge where his trainer worked on his ground manners and attempted to start him under saddle. He made great progress on the ground. Llano leads and ties well, accepts fly spray, blankets, enjoys baths, is a favorite with the farrier, and trailer loads easily. He is very attentive and always first to the gate to greet you. He gets along easily with other horses and would make a great companion horse.
Llano has continued to struggle with accepting a saddle. He will bolt and buck and becomes very stressed and reactive. He has been with another trainer for several months, and he has not made much progress with this. Since he has been with two different trainers for quite a long time, we do not believe this is something he can really overcome and that he would do best as a loving pet and a companion to other horses. He could also possibly do in hand and/or liberty work for the right adopter.
Llano is competing in the In-Hand Division of the Bluebonnet Rescue Horse Training Challenge with Joyce Sommerfield. Llano will be available for adoption at the Training Challenge competition on October 8, 2022, during the Bluebonnet Horse Expo at the Williamson County Expo Center.
Temperament
| Trailers: Yes | Bucks: Yes and bolt |
| Leads: Yes | Bites: No |
| Ties: Yes | Catches: Yes |
| Trims: Yes | Bathes: Yes |
| Clips: Yes | Rears: No |
| Kicks: No |