Adopt

My name is
Nugget!

Posted over 10 months ago | Updated 2 days ago

Cared for by Houston SPCA

My basic info

Breed
Tennessee Walking Horse
Color
Age
Adult
Size
Sex
Male
Pet ID
528452

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Gelded

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Name: Nugget


Animal ID: 528452


Gender: Gelding


Age: 3 years old


Breed: Gaited


Height: 14.2hh


Adoption Fee: $500


Location: Hempstead


Adopter experience needed: Advanced


Training level: Halter Broke. In ground work training, recently accepted a saddle for the first time.


Current assessment and personality: Nugget is a social gelding who will always meet you at the gate. He has made lots of progress with us in the short time he has been with us. He is easy going and a quick learner. He has recently been introduced to a saddle and even though he was unsure, he handled himself well. He will be a very fun and rewarding young horse to produce as he is eager to please.


Potential: No limitations


Health/lameness: No known issues


Vices: Cribber

Loads and Trailers: Yes.


Leads: Yes.


Catch in pasture: Yes.


Stands for farrier: Stands for front legs, currently in training for his back legs.


Ties: Yes.


Bathes: In training.



**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.**



Primary Color: Bay
Weight: 798
Age: 3yrs 6mths 3wks
Shelter

Contact info

Pet ID
528452
Contact
Address
7007 Old Katy Road, Houston, TX 77024

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

To adopt one of our animals, you must:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Bring current photo identification
- Have the knowledge and consent of all adults living in your household—we encourage you to bring the entire family!
- Bring a credit card or cash to pay for the adoption fee.

Go meet their pets

Please come visit us on Old Katy Road in Houston! We’re open seven days a week:
Monday through Friday - 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday - 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Our animals can't wait to see you!

More about this shelter

The Houston Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Houston SPCA) was founded in 1924 with the mission of promoting commitment to and respect for all animals and freeing them from suffering, abuse, and exploitation. We care for over 40,000 companion, farm, and wild animals per year and provide the most comprehensive array of animal welfare programs and services in the region, including:
- Adoption
- Sheltering
- Veterinary Care
- Rehoming
- 24-Hour Injured Animal Rescue Ambulance
- Animal Cruelty Investigation
- Wildlife Rehabilitation
- Humane Education
- Fostering
- Found Animals
- Disaster/Emergency Response
- And more!

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