BEHS 1407 – Nimbus
| Name: Nimbus | Status:
Bluebonnet Rescue Horse Training Challenge |
| Adoption Fee: $5,000 | Arrived At Rescue: July 7, 2023 |
| Location: Boyd, TX | Adoption Date: |
| Registered: Arabian Horse Association | Breed:
Arabian |
| Date of Birth: January 1, 2016 | Color:
Grey |
| Gender:
Gelding Male |
Height: 15.1 |
About Nimbus
Nimbus is a friendly, curious gelding who loves to work and has a sharp, willing mind. While he enjoys attention from anyone who spends time with him, he especially craves a deep bond with one person and thrives when he can build a lasting partnership. He’s a gorgeous mover who has the potential to excel in dressage, hunter pleasure, hunter over fences, endurance, or competitive trail with more training. More importantly, he has the drive and brains to become a competitive horse.
Nimbus is a well-bred Arabian who was sold by his breeder when it became clear he would not be a national-level halter horse. He was later purchased by novice owners who fell in love with his pasture mate and brought them home. When Nimbus proved to be more horse than they were ready for, they placed him with Bluebonnet so he could find the right match.
Nimbus is competing in the Professional Division of the Bluebonnet Rescue Horse Training Challenge with Haley Lancaster. Nimbus will be available for adoption on October 4, 2025, during the Bluebonnet Training Challenge and Expo at the Williamson County Expo Center in Taylor, TX. You can follow their progress on their Facebook page CLICK HERE
For more information about the Expo and Training Challenge CLICK HERE, or for information about adopting a challenge horse CLICK HERE.
Evaluation and Training
Personality & Manners:
- He may snort at new things, but he is not spooky and has a sensible, level-headed nature.
- Gentle, people-oriented, and loves attention.
- Easy to catch, lead, groom, and lunge.
- Has been safely handled by teens (ages 13–16) under supervision.
- Has been around younger children under supervision.
- Enjoys learning new things and is curious about the world.
- Protective in pasture with dogs, but respectful on the halter
Training & Abilities:
- Easy to catch, lead, groom, and lunge.
- Stands for the farrier and has been bathed.
- Stands tied, both directly tied and cross tied.
- Developing excellent ground-tying skills.
- Saddles quietly and accepts a snaffle.
- Lunges and ground drives beautifully.
- Has learned patience and relaxation at the mounting block.
- Walks, trots, and canters under saddle with a confident rider.
- Has worked on side-passing, pivots, leg yields, lead changes, and ground poles.
- Comfortable with tarps, obstacles, balloons, bubbles, strollers, and more.
- Has been introduced to small jumps and shows natural athleticism.
- Travels well, loads easily, and settles at new places
Background & Care:
- Before Nimbus was with his current trainer, he had learned to bolt and buck when riders first mounted. His trainer has worked him past that, but he may try or revert with a timid rider.
- An intermediate rider who is working closely with a trainer they would do well with Nimbus. Ideally a trainer with knowledge of Arabians recommended.
Why He’s Amazing:
Nimbus is a horse who truly wants a partner. He tries his heart out for his handler and is steadily overcoming the challenges from his past. He has a natural talent for sport horse disciplines and the stamina for endurance, while also enjoying relaxed trail rides. His foster says riding him feels like “riding a cloud”—fitting for his name.
Nimbus is best suited for a rider who enjoys both arena work and trails, and who has the patience to continue building his relaxation under saddle—especially at the mounting block. With consistency and confidence, he could shine in dressage, sport horse classes, or endurance, or become a trusted all-around partner.
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:
Intermediate |
| Evaluated/Trained By:
Trained Prior to Arrival at BEHS |
Training Level:
Broke to Ride Started Under Saddle, Green Broke |
| Riding Suitability listed:
Unrestricted riding |
Pictures of Nimbus
