Kix
Kix is an AQHA registered gelding who had one owner his entire life. When his owner was diagnosed with a terminal illness, his family reached out and asked for help. Kix was trained as a young horse, but had been an 1100 pound pet for the last decade, giving young kids lead-around rides but not being ridden independently.
We adopted him to a therapy program in August, 2020, but while he made an ideal horse for interactions with patients, he failed to thrive in a herd of geldings in his new home. He also developed some lameness in his right front which was diagnosed as laminitis. He was treated for the laminitis and came back to Safe Harbor as his adopters wanted the best for him and they were worried at his apparent depression.
Because he is now in his 20s and doesn’t retain much under-saddle (yes, we did some preliminary training but the “go” cue doesn’t stick with him - he’d much rather be a pet), plus his special needs for his metabolism, Kix will remain as a sanctuary resident. He is currently the companion to his foster’s mare and doing well.
Kix would love a sponsor or 2 to help cover his monthly care (hay, ration balancer and farrier).