BEHS 1320 – Wilbur
| Name: Wilbur | Status:
Available for Sponsorship Bluebonnet Rescue Horse Training Challenge |
| Adoption Fee: | Arrived At Rescue: December 10, 2022 |
| Location: Jarrell, TX | Adoption Date: |
| Registered: | Breed:
Quarter Horse |
| Date of Birth: January 1, 2003 | Color:
Bay |
| Gender:
Gelding |
Height: 14.3 |
Thank you Barbara Lauterbach for being Wilbur's 2025 Veterinary Sponsor. |
About Wilbur
Wilbur was transferred to Bluebonnet when he was found estray and his owners could not be located. Wilbur competed in the In-Hand 13 and over Division of the 2023 Bluebonnet Rescue Horse Training Challenge. Wilbur placed 3rd in Basic Skills and 4th in the Obstacle Course competition during the Challenge. In 2024, Wilbur was diagnosed with Cushings but it is controlled with Prascend. He also has thin soles on his hooves and will need either shoes or hoof boots if ridden.
Wilbur is competing in the In-Hand 13 and Over
Division of the Bluebonnet Rescue Horse Training Challenge with Morgan Adams. Wlbur will be available for adoption at the Training Challenge competition on October 4, 2025, during the Bluebonnet Horse Expo at the Williamson County Expo Center. You can follow their progress on their Facebook page CLICK HERE
The Expo and Training Challenge will be held on October 4, 2025, at the Williamson County Expo Center in Taylor, Texas. For more information about the Expo CLICK HERE, or for information about adopting a challenge horse CLICK HERE.
Thank you to Wilbur's Veterinary Sponsor, Barbara Lauterbach. Her sponsorship keeps his routine veterinary care up to date for 2025.
Evaluation and Training
Wilbur will halter, is great for the farrier, and will stand for grooming. Wilbur has learned ground manners, over in hand obstacles, and hauled to new places. He's taken everything in stride and done great.
In the spring of 2024, Wilbur spent time with a trainer. It appears that he has probably been ridden in the past but does not know much. He could do light to moderate riding for pleasure or on trails. He could also be a wonderful companion to other horses or competitive with in hand obstacles or liberty work. He trailers well, is easy to catch, halter, and lead.
Temperament
| Trailers: Yes | Bucks: No |
| Leads: Yes | Bites: No |
| Ties: Yes | Catches: Yes |
| Trims: Yes | Bathes: Yes |
| Clips: Unknown | Rears: No |
| Kicks: No | Rider Level:
Novice |
| Evaluated/Trained By:
BEHS Foster Evaluated Professional Trainer Evaluated Trained Prior to Arrival at BEHS |
Training Level:
Basic Groundwork Broke to Ride |
| Riding Suitability listed:
Light to Moderate Riding |
Pictures of Wilbur
