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 |
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 |