BEHS 1107 – Maple

Name: Maple Status: In Rehabilitation
Adoption Fee: Arrived At Rescue: January 4, 2020
Location: Whitney, TX Adoption Date:
Registered: No Breed: Grade
Date of Birth: January 1, 2005 Color: Chestnut / Sorrel
Gender: Mare
Height: 15.1
ADOPT Maple

About Maple

Maple came to Bluebonnet when her owners were investigated for neglect. She hadn't been handled much in the past few years.

When she first arrived she screamed at every other horse and now she’s the most quiet in the barn. She is extremely friendly in a herd now. Her adopter should be prepared for a period of adjustment as she settles into her new home and herd. Maple has no known health or lameness issues.

Maple was returned to Bluebonnet in February of 2022 through no fault of her own.

Evaluation and Training

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 ground work. 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. She’s available for adoption as a companion/pet.

She will need an experienced handler going forward and someone with a very soft hand as she has likely suffered ill treatment in the past.

Temperament

Trailers: Yes Bucks: No
Leads: Yes Bites: No
Ties: Yes but will occasionally set back Catches: Yes
Trims: Yes Bathes: Unknown
Clips: Unknown Rears: No
Kicks: No