Name: Ophelia
Animal ID: 590685
Gender: Mare
Age: 30 years old
Breed: Quarter Horse
Height: 13.3hh
Adoption Fee: $300
Location: Hempstead
Adopter experience needed: Beginner
Training level: Halter Broke
Potential: Companion Home Only. Cannot be ridden.
Current assessment and personality: This lovely mare is looking for a safe, forever home as a companion only. She is not suitable for riding, but she more than makes up for it with her sweet, gentle personality. She enjoys a calm routine and gets along well in a quiet environment. Due to a difficult past, she can be a bit skittish at times, particularly when handling around her face, and will need a patient, understanding adopter who will respect her boundaries and continue building her confidence. She would thrive in a peaceful environment with someone who understands her needs and is happy to offer her comfort, consistency, and companionship in her golden years.
Health/lameness: The left side of her larynx is paralyzed, meaning she is a "roarer" She is not affected as long as she is not breathing hard. We have only noticed it bothering her when we have attempted her training/riding evaluation which is why she is being adopted out to a non riding home only. She also requires her feed to be soaked due to having many worn down teeth.
Loads and Trailers: Yes
Leads: Yes
Catch in pasture: Yes
Stands for farrier: Yes
Ties: Yes
Bathes: Yes
**Horses can be seen by appointment only following review and approval of an equine and farm animal adoption application. If you are interested in visiting this horse or any others, please submit a completed application and we will contact you by e-mail as soon as possible. All horses are up to date on vaccinations and vet work. Adoption fees are subject to change. If you have any questions feel free to e-mail us at barn@houstonspca.org.**
Name: Ophelia
Animal ID: 590685
Gender: Mare
Age: 30 years old
Breed: Quarter Horse
Height: 13.3hh
Adoption Fee: $300
Location: Hempstead
Adopter experience needed: Beginner
Training level: Halter Broke
Potential: Companion Home Only. Cannot be ridden.
Current assessment and personality: This lovely mare is looking for a safe, forever home as a companion only. She is not suitable for riding, but she more than makes up for it with her sweet, gentle personality. She enjoys a calm routine and gets along well in a quiet environment. Due to a difficult past, she can be a bit skittish at times, particularly when handling around her face, and will need a patient, understanding adopter who will respect her boundaries and continue building her confidence. She would thrive in a peaceful environment with someone who understands her needs and is happy to offer her comfort, consistency, and companionship in her golden years.
Health/lameness: The left side of her larynx is paralyzed, meaning she is a "roarer" She is not affected as long as she is not breathing hard. We have only noticed it bothering her when we have attempted her training/riding evaluation which is why she is being adopted out to a non riding home only. She also requires her feed to be soaked due to having many worn down teeth.
Loads and Trailers: Yes
Leads: Yes
Catch in pasture: Yes
Stands for farrier: Yes
Ties: Yes
Bathes: Yes
**Horses can be seen by appointment only following review and approval of an equine and farm animal adoption application. If you are interested in visiting this horse or any others, please submit a completed application and we will contact you by e-mail as soon as possible. All horses are up to date on vaccinations and vet work. Adoption fees are subject to change. If you have any questions feel free to e-mail us at barn@houstonspca.org.**
