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Mare/Dark Bay/Paso Fino-Light-Non Riding Companion
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If you are interested in adopting this horse, please submit an Adoption Inquiry via AAE's website; No texts please: https://www.allaboutequine.org/how-to-adopt.html. Adoption fee subject to change based on training; see website for all current information.
JoJo came to AAE in November 2022 with Charley because their owners were downsizing and moving across the country and could not take them. They were their riding horses, but had not been ridden in many years. Her trail career ended when she refused to get in the trailer one day. Jojo was described as bossy, aggressive with her mouth, and the more energetic of the two. She has a history of being a biter, but hadn't had any biting incidents for several years.
Upon arrival at AAE, Jojo and Charley were in good condition and brought up-to-date with basic care needs (dental, vaccines, hoof care) prior to transfer to AAE; however, they did get some vaccines, deworming, and a microchip. They're on the maintenance schedule now. Jojo was started on a daily Equioxx tab for arthritis after looking a bit stiff when moving around the round pen at liberty. Jojo is curious, confident, and active-minded. She's a bundle of energy and likes to be on the move. She adapted well to the changes from moving to her new environment. Jojo and Charley were somewhat attached, and have somewhat a love-hate relationship. Jojo had separation anxiety when Charley left their area for her hoof treatments, and she would pace and paw at the panels/ground. If the behavior escalated, it would take a while for her to settle. When in hand and separated, she tended to get very pushy and forward. We worked on keeping her mind with her handler, developing patience, and slowing her down. In the end, Jojo and Charley were separated for their own good. Jojo was moved to a herd environment where she has done quite well. Early on, she attached to a gelding, but over time, blended in with the herd. She has dominant tendencies, mostly around feeding time, but JoJo is definitely a strong-willed mare!
When not anxious, she has relatively good ground manners, and she's easy to handle. She's good with the farrier and handling her hooves. She was very nervous loading when we picked her up, panicky at moments, but she eventually loaded. It was a relatively good experience other than her self-induced moments of panic. She'll need more trailer work if outings are part of a future plan. JoJo would make a nice companion for a person and/or another older horse. She will probably do best with a larger gelding. JoJo will be adopted as a non-riding companion. She will need an experienced person to manage her anxiety and grow her confidence. If you can keep her mind in check, she's a very fun and nice lil' gal. JoJo is current with dental and hoof care, vaccines, & deworming, and has a microchip.
In general, there is a lot of activity around AAE including foot traffic in and out of paddock/pasture areas, mucking with wheelbarrows, grooming and care activities, and weekly farrier visits. There are various resident animals, as well as various wildlife in and around paddock/pasture areas. AAE is on a busy road with high speed vehicles, trucks, and sirens. Tractors and trucks are used in and around pasture/paddock areas. Therefore, horses at AAE are accustomed to a more active environment as opposed to a quiet/sterile environment.
