This horse is part of a special training event called the Appalachian Trainer Face Off. You can learn about it on Facebook and on our website. Horses in this training event are adoptable following 100+ days of training in August at www.appalachiantrainerfaceoff.com
Adoption fees may be outdated, as a horse may have moved into training, so check us on most current fee. Horses typically adopted UTD on vaccines, dental floats, farrier care and all vet needs.
Horse Locations Typically in Appalachia, but please inquire about a horse’s specific location when you apply!
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.
Our adoption process makes sure you get the right horse for you – it is a no fail process for finding the right match. Apply at https://wvhorserescue.org/adopt
He WANTS TO BE YOUR FRIEND!!!
Super friendly and sweet (to me and other people)
Easy to catch and halter
Stands tied, for the farrier, grooming, saddling, bridling, mounting etc
Walks, trots, and canters under saddle
Gaits are comfortable to ride
Very thoughtful and thinks his way through challenges
Gives good hugs
Confident with obstacles
Tries really hard for me
EASY GOING
Stands still
Easy to deworm
Tail is growing out
trailer loading is improving and will continue to work on his confidence
Working on teaching him what the reins mean and getting lightness
Still doesn’t care for fly spray but working on getting him to accept it more
Working on his willingness to go forward and it’s improving
He greets me at the gate ready to work with a whinny
I can’t say enough good things about this special guy. He is approximately 6 years old and measures between 14.0 and 14.1 hands.
June 30, 2024
He’s still a green bean, but HOP Team Theodore went to our very first show!!! Our goal was just to get exposure and experience with a new show environment. Theodore far exceeded our expectations. He handled the new, loud, busy environment extremely well. His great mind and good nature shone through so bright. He is the first horse in a long time that I can honestly say that I trust to not do anything dangerous. Theo’s trailer loading has improved. He stood tied to the trailer quietly with and without the other wonderful pony that went with us. He rode around the show grounds with curiosity. He met new friends, horse and human. And he completely WOWED me in our Ranch Pleasure Walk Trot class. I’m not kidding when I say that he is GREEN. We hadn’t even practiced the difference between normal trot and extended trot. He absolutely nailed it! And his STOP, whew! I was so proud of his confidence, transitions, and purity of gait in the class. Theodore has never disappointed me when I present him with a new challenge. We are so blessed to get to know him and spend time with him.
He’s got all the makings to be a fantastic kid’s 4h horse! Someone is going to be very lucky to adopt him this fall!
Update- August 10, 2024
Theodore continues to impress me with his great mind and his consistency. He is just that good ol reliable Steady Eddy. After 90 days of preparation and progression, Theodore had his first ride in a hackamore. He was responsive and rode the same as he does in a bit. I remember taking my first ride on him in a rope halter at the end of 2 weeks and he was heavy. Today he was light and responsive in the hackamore. He is also becoming very responsive to my leg cues. August 10th is the last day to apply to become an approved adopter. Don’t miss out on a chance to adopt this handsome lovable hippo!
