BEHS 1332 – Mystify

Mystify came to Bluebonnet when her elderly owner could not keep her. She had not been handled regularly for the past several years. She had never been started under saddle, either.

Mystify has learned to lead, have her hooves trimmed (she still needs a patient farrier), stand for bathing and fly spraying, and carry a western saddle and wear a snaffle bridle. She now lunges and has worked on some in hand obstacles as well. She’s been handled by a youth handler and did well. She seems to enjoy getting attention.

Not long after Mystify arrived at Bluebonnet, she spent some time with a trainer who had plans to start her under saddle. She noticed some lameness, though (May 2023) and her vet agreed she was lame. Because her hooves were overgrown and had not had regular trims in a while, he recommended regular trimming and time off. She spent June-August with a youth handler who noted no lameness.

Mystify and youth handler Lucy have been working hard to get ready for the Challenge. They're perfecting Mystify's ground manners and working in hand over obstacles.

She's not been started under saddle, but she has been taught to carry a saddle and is getting a solid foundation. 19 isn't too old for an Arabian - some are just really hitting their strides then. She's also fine with being adopted as a pet/companion, in hand obstacle course horse, or agility or liberty horse. For a companion, she needs a novice handler.