Say hello to Ash!
Ash is a 13 year old, 13.2hh, piebald, Cob, Gelding who is ready to find his home as a non-ridden companion.
Ash is looking for a loving home who can offer her confidence and consistency. She is a timid girl who blossoms when in a solid routine with a one to one relationship in which she can develop trust in her handler.
Ash is a passive lady within the herd. She has a sweet and inquisitive nature, but can be unsure in new situations so requires a gentle handler with plenty of patience and understanding. She loves a groom and once a bond is made with her, she will stand for hours. She occasionally dislikes her tail being brushed, but with a gentle, patient approach this is doable.
Ash enjoys going out for walks and seeing what is all around her. Ash gives the best cuddles and pines for attention from the staff and always appreciates a cuddle.
Ash requires an experienced, knowledgeable fosterer to ensure Ash’s health needs are met and to be able to grow in confidence with consistency and patience.
Stabling/Shelter: Ash currently lives out 24/7 with access to a shelter. She does not currently wear any rugs. If stabling is required Ash would benefit it being part of her routine.
Companionship: Ash currently lives in a mixed herd of mares and geldings. She likes to have someone that would like to have a play and a mutual groom, however would also like someone that likes their own space too.
Forage/Feed: Ash does not require a hard feed. She is on restricted grazing to appropriately manage her weight. When grazing becomes too sparse, she receives a low calorie hay/straw mix.
Farrier: Ash is barefoot and trimmed on a regular 6 week cycle. She is a good girl for the farrier, she can sometimes need a likit but majority of the time, she is good.
Dentist: Sedated as standard Bransby Horses procedure.
Vices: When catching, hold out nose band and Ash will tilt her head for you to put it on, she is unsure of cupping the head. Ash requires a softer handler, but can always catch her with a treat.
Vet: Ash suffers with mallanders and sallanders, which would need to be managed appropriately to ensure she remains happy and healthy.
Ash’s right eye requires monitoring around every 3-6 months at the moment. Ash would require a UV mask in the summer and regular monitoring of any changes to her eye.
Ash has also had a history of hindlimb lameness, but she has been signed off by our vet team as comfortable as a field companion.
Medication: N/A
- Stabling/Shelter
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Stabling/Shelter: Ash currently lives out 24/7 with access to a shelter. She does not currently wear any rugs. If stabling is required Ash would benefit it being part of her routine.
- Companionship
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Companionship: Ash currently lives in a mixed herd of mares and geldings. She likes to have someone that would like to have a play and a mutual groom, however would also like someone that likes their own space too.
- Forage & Feed
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Forage/Feed: Ash does not require a hard feed. She is on restricted grazing to appropriately manage her weight. When grazing becomes too sparse, she receives a low calorie hay/straw mix.
- Feet & Teeth
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Farrier: Ash is barefoot and trimmed on a regular 6 week cycle. She is a good girl for the farrier, she can sometimes need a likit but majority of the time, she is good.
Dentist: Sedated as standard Bransby Horses procedure.
- Vices
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Vices: When catching, hold out nose band and Ash will tilt her head for you to put it on, she is unsure of cupping the head. Ash requires a softer handler, but can always catch her with a treat.
- Vet & Medication
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Vet: Ash suffers with mallanders and sallanders, which would need to be managed appropriately to ensure she remains happy and healthy.
Ash’s right eye requires monitoring around every 3-6 months at the moment. Ash would require a UV mask in the summer and regular monitoring of any changes to her eye.
Ash has also had a history of hindlimb lameness, but she has been signed off by our vet team as comfortable as a field companion.
Medication: N/A
