BEHS 1510 – Amarillo

Name: Amarillo Status: Available for Sponsorship
Bluebonnet Rescue Horse Training Challenge
Adoption Fee: $3,000 Arrived At Rescue: January 9, 2025
Location: Salado, TX Adoption Date:
Registered: No Breed: Grade
Quarter Horse
Date of Birth: January 1, 2010 Color: Buckskin
Gender: Female
Mare
Height: 15
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About Amarillo

Amarillo came to Bluebonnet from law enforcement as part of a neglect case. Although she was very underweight when she arrived, she’s blossomed with good veterinary and farrier care and a healthy refeeding program. She’s now a gorgeous mare who anyone would be lucky to call their own!

Amarillo is competing in the In-Hand 12 and Under Division of the Bluebonnet Rescue Horse Training Challenge with Pyper Davis. Amarillo 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:
- Loves treats and is food-motivated, which helps in training
- Loads and hauls easily
- Stands tied, grooms easily, and is a favorite for farrier work (picks up all four feet like a pro)
- Calm around livestock and wildlife—ducks, chickens, goats, even deer—though she prefers human company above all
- Gets along well with both mares and geldings
- Easy going in a herd, not interested in fussing over pecking order

Training & Abilities:
- Exceptionally well-mannered, responsive, and forgiving under saddle
- Can be ridden in a bit or rope halter
- Takes a saddle and bridle with no issues, stands quietly for tacking and grooming
- Has been ridden walk, trot, and canter in round pen, arena, open pasture, and out on trails
- Willing with obstacles and improving each session (cones, patterns, etc.)
- Confident enough for lessons and even preparing for her first show
- Great with bareback riding—kids have safely enjoyed her in arena and pasture
- Enjoys lessons, obstacles, and steady work but also appreciates some quiet time

Background & Care:
- Diagnosed with Cushing’s, well-managed with one daily pill
- Has an old scar on back right leg, but she is sound
- Sometimes eats too quickly; soaking grain helps prevent choke

Why She’s Amazing:
Amarillo is truly a gem: steady, kind, and people oriented. She has just enough spark to keep rides fun but is forgiving and safe for kids to ride and handle under adult supervision. She’s the type of horse who builds confidence in riders while still enjoying her own growth and training.

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: Training Level: Broke to Ride
Riding Suitability listed: Unrestricted riding

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