Beautiful black gelding, Fernando, is looking for a companion home if it turns out he is not able to be ridden

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$800

Fernando is halter trained. Has been saddled, but we are unsure if anyone has been on him. In August 2024, Terra was watching the Hamilton online auction and placed a bid for Fernando to save him. The auctioneer turned off online bidding and someone in person purchased him. Then Fernando was posted again as bucking instantly when mounted. We understand the auction trying to not sell a dangerous horse, but Terra also knew that this horse was either shipping to slaughter or going to be run through another auction, possibly under false pretenses. So, Terra called the auction house. Basically, they denied that he sold at first. As Terra’s frustration grew, she called back and explained who we were, and that she only wanted to save the horse, rideable or not. Eventually Terra, with involvement from a supporter, was able to purchase Fernando and place him at a foster. We understand auctions trying to protect the public from a dangerous horse, but these choices could have cost this horse his life, or he could have been run through another sale and bought by someone and gotten hurt. We are glad to have rescued him and now he is safe. If he does have kissing spine as we are thinking, then he could be a companion horse. Located in Valparaiso, IN. Talk with us about transport if you are interested in Fernando and not near that area.

  • Height: 15
  • Registered: No
  • Age: 21
  • Date Foaled: 01/25/2004
  • Color: Black
  • Gender: Gelding
  • Is this a rescue?: Yes
  • Rescue's Name: Stone Valley’s Ray of Hope Equine Rescue

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