Willow
“Willow” is a 2 year old Standardbred mix Mare. She was picked from the dealer's holding pen in December of 2023. She was sickly, lame and sad looking. While she might not have been the best looking filly to be picked in the pen, there was something sweet and special about her. "Willow" came up sick for the month of January and then was bailed by a family. By March, the family didn't have the funds to care for her and she came back to our location, now a rescue available for adoption. During the time that Willow was in their care, she had 30 days of training with a trainer for her ground handling and starting with a saddle. "Willow" is super sweet and easy to handle!
"Willow" does lunge, pick up her feet and stands in the cross-ties. “Willow” has no limitations or health concerns. She does have an arthritic right front fetlock that we guess was due to an injury with the growth plate as a filly. It is more likely the reason for her being in the kill-pen. She does not know she is different and has 90% of her normal motion in the foot. She is cleared to be trained and rode with this abnormality. She is great with the farrier and veterinarian.
“Willow” is perfect for someone that does not mind a project that needs to be started at a young age and has a smart sense. She is not expected to grow taller than 14.3 hands and would be agile and talented enough for dressage, jumping and trail riding.
"Willow's" adoption fee is $650.