BEHS 192 – Izarra

Horse Name’s: Izarra Status: 2008 Adoptions
2014 Adoptions
2016 Adoptions
Adopted
Bluebonnet Rescue Horse Training Challenge
Bluebonnet Rescue Horse Training Challenge 2014
Adoption Fee: Not yet available Arrived At Rescue: May 7, 2007
Location: College Station, TX Adoption Availability: May 14, 2016
Registered: Breed: Grade
Quarter Horse
Date of Birth: January 1, 2007 Color: Chestnut / Sorrel
Gender: Female
Mare
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About Izarra

Izarra’s owners surrendered her to BEHS when they were investigated for neglect. Izarra was adopted in January 2008 but returned in August 2013 because her adopter didn’t have time to train her. She entered the 2014 Bluebonnet Rescue Horse Training Challenge in the pro division, and despite her trainer only having half the amount of time to work with her (because her trainer was injured), she did great. She was adopted in December 2014 for a young girl, but she was returned in early 2016 for financial reasons. She was fostered by a Special Olympics riding program. She fit in so well that they adopted her, and she's now working with Special Olympic athletes.

Evaluation and Training

Izarra has been well-handled for most of her life, but she has not been broke to ride yet. In October 2013, she was saddled for the first time and did not mind the saddle, her foster home tugging on the stirrups, etc. Izarra was started under saddle as part of a Colt Starting Clinic put on by Michael Battenfield at the Bluebonnet Horse Expo in October 2013. She was not broke to ride during the demo but did accept someone on her back. From mid-August to October 2014, she was started under saddle for the Bluebonnet Rescue Horse Training Challenge. She learned to walk, jog, and lope under saddle in an arena and out in a field. Her trainer also began riding her on the road/trails. She was adopted for a child in 2014. Her rider has taken her on trails and to playdays. She says somedays Izarra is great, but other times she bucks, bolts, or spooks. She's going to need an experienced rider who can restart her and work through these issues.

Temperament

Trailers: Yes Bucks: No
Leads: Yes Bites: No
Ties: Yes Catches: Yes
Trims: Yes Bathes: Yes
Clips: Unknown

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