Ruby in the Rough “Ruby”

Ruby is a 15.3h, 16-year-old Quarter Horse mare who truly is as sweet as they come! With a history in Western Pleasure, she is happy to tote around even beginner riders and enjoys both arena and trail riding.

Ruby is being offered for adoption as a light-riding horse ONLY. She is currently walk/trot only, and riders should be 130 lbs or less. She is still adjusting to her shoes and we are hopeful she will continue to improve.

Ruby is insulin resistant and requires careful diet management, including access to a dry lot. She currently gets partial pasture turnout with a grazing muzzle and spends nights in her stall or dry lot. She also has navicular and thin soles and is currently maintained in Bartek Twin shoes. She has also done well with aluminum shoes and pads. She is currently on 1 tablet of Equioxx a day, but with proper hoof management we are hopeful that could be reduced in the future.

She is wonderful for the farrier, vet, and trailer loading. She does sweat heavily while traveling, whether alone or with a companion. She does well with full-sized horses but does not do well with minis and is generally the top of the pecking order.

Ruby’s biggest quirk? She LOVES food! If it’s within reach, she’s probably trying to eat it. She can get quiet distracted by it, but loves going on adventures.

Ruby is an incredibly sweet, experienced mare looking for someone who understands her care needs and wants a wonderful companion for light riding. She is going to make one very lucky family VERY happy!

More pictures and videos available on request. Visit our website at www.northwindsequine.org/currentrescues for more information.  By appointment only.