Finley is a 2024 ATFO Showcase Horse who will have 100 days of training prior to the ATFO 2024 event in August. Follow his progress: #hopteamfinley. Showcase horses are adoptable prior to the event to approved homes.
Finley has come such a long way since I’ve had him. He came to me with a lot of anxiety and nervousness. He’s started learning to relax and think through many different challenges. The anxiety is still there, so he needs someone who can see the beginning signs of them, step back and help him think through it. Once he does, he is a very willing, curious horse.
He can currently w/t and started cantering under saddle. He is doing well in the beginning stages of liberty training. It’s taken some time but he is coming around to all the spooky pool noodles, tarps, and things we play with sometimes. Loads well. After a decent chunk of time off, he needs reminded of different training pieces. The both of us had a month off due to my injury, and we have just now gotten back to where we left off.
Since he is very green, he would not be a good lesson horse right now. His little legs are not the best for jumping, and he doesn’t seem to want to. He still spooks, and occasionally bolts, so we’ll wait a bit to go on the trails. Finley still needs and
advanced rider
to continue his training. As of 8/9/24 he has 10 rides total with me.
Finely is THE #1 bachelor in the field. He hasn’t done well in mixed herds, so geldings only. He will move the big horses by just looking at them, but doesn’t bully or be dramatic. He is very kind. He is such an easy keeper, doesn’t get hurt, doesn’t need grain. However he is currently eating a balancer to build muscle and get some nutrients. His current field has little grass, so he has hay 24/7. I haven’t brought him into a stall while I’ve had him.
This horse is ADORABLE, and so sincere. He wants to be a good boy and I think I’ve become attached to him
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What we’ve done:
Easy to catch
Patiently stands tied
Halters/bridles easy
Curious and thinks through challenges
Improving on trailer loading
Still worried about fly spray, baths, and the saddle
Does best in gelding only fields
He has become the first one to greet me at the gate daily!
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Horse Locations Typically: West Virginia – Kentucky – Virginia – Ohio – Maryland – PA – NC
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We are looking to adopt to safe homes.
A history of good horsemanship, the ability to provide sufficient care with good vet, farrier and peer references are important. If you are a first time horse owner, we will require you to board at a facility for the first year while you learn more about care. We encourage everyone to take advantage of riding lessons.
Foal adoptions require previous, established experience with youngsters.
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