BEHS 1129 – Bonham
| Name: Bonham | Status:
Adopted |
| Adoption Fee: | Arrived At Rescue: March 8, 2020 |
| Location: Jonesboro, TX | Adoption Date: October 5, 2024 |
| Registered: No | Breed:
Arabian Arabian Cross |
| Date of Birth: January 1, 2015 | Color:
Bay |
| Gender:
Gelding |
Height: 14.2 |
About Bonham
Bonham was surrendered to Bluebonnet when his owner was investigated for neglect. He had been handled some, but he didn't have much training when he arrived.
Through no fault of his own, Bonham was returned in early 2024.
Bonham is competing in the Non-Pro Under Saddle Division of the Bluebonnet Rescue Horse Training Challenge with Kathleen Donahoo. Bonham will be available for adoption at the Training Challenge competition on October 5, 2024, 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 5, 2024, 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.
Evaluation and Training
Bonham was halter broke when he arrived at Bluebonnet, but he didn't appear to have any more training.
Bonham has a history with a previous adopter, who told us he did competitive trail riding. His Training Challenge partner is looking forward to getting to know him. He is halter broke and leads well. He loads well in a trailer, He stands well for farrier, grooming and bathing. He has been ridden at a walk, trot, or canter but seems a little rusty.
He's a quiet, easy-going guy, too. His Challenge partner has been riding him in an arena to get to know him and has also been working around trail obstacles. He's a bit rusty at picking up the correct leads at a canter, but they're working on that. Otherwise, he's doing amazing at everything. He may not be a beginner horse, but he could probably handle a novice rider, especially if that rider is working with a trainer (taking lessons) to get off on the right foot.
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:
Professionally Trained |
Training Level:
Basic Groundwork Broke to Ride Halter Broke Specialized or Advanced Training Under Saddle |
| Riding Suitability listed:
Unrestricted riding |
Pictures of Bonham
