Maple is a friendly mare but appears to not have been handled much in a long time when she arrived. She was underweight and extremely flighty when she arrived. She spent a few months with a trainer who worked primarily on her groundwork. She has been desensitized to tarps, flags, and ropes. She is still a little nervous but a lot better than when she arrived. She loads phenomenally well. She is still quirky and will set back from time to time.

Maple’s original adopter worked with her a lot on the ground. She also got her to carry a saddle and bridle, but due to Maple’s age and flightiness, she never progressed beyond that.

Maple takes some time to trust and gain confidence with new people. She loves kids! She is pretty good to handle on the ground now and will stand tied for grooming, baths and farrier. Her current trainer has started working with her under saddle at a walk, trot, in a round pen and did well. We recommend catching her in a small pasture or stall. Once she is caught, she is easy to halter and lead. Because she has not been ridden much and would be happy to be a companion, she either is going to need an intermediate handler to adopt her as a pet/companion or in hand horse or will need an advanced rider to adopt as a riding horse - someone who can work through her issues. Maple has a sweet soul, bonds with kids and deserves a place in someone’s heart.