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New Mexico Horse Rescue at Walkin N Circles Ranch
I chose Orion because he truly deserves a bright future. He has so much to offer a new forever family. Just because he isn't considered top show quality, it doesn't make him any less of a perfect partner for someone.
Orion was born in 2013 and raised to be a national Saddlebred show horse. Due to incorrect farrier work, over time he developed one front club foot (very upright hoof). Unfortunately, this eliminated any possibility for Orion to be a top level show horse. Realizing this, his owners sought us out to find him a forever home where he would be given a purpose and be loved.
Thankfully, his condition causes him no pain, but it requires him to have shoes done by a reputable farrier who understands proper technique for managing this type of condition. This has scared some potential adopters away, though his condition doesn't stop him from having three solid gaits and a friendly willing demeanor. Most of Orion’s experience has been in the arena and he's quite suitable for an intermediate/advanced rider seeking a willing horse partner to grow with. He has a very gentle personality and loves being with people, so we're doing everything we can to find a place where he'll have a purposeful life and a bright future.
Relationship of Nominator to Nominee
Orion was recently surrendered to New Mexico Horse Rescue at Walkin N Circles Ranch when it was determined he was not going to meet the stringent criteria for the Saddlebred show circuit. As President of Walkin N Circles Ranch, I was approached by Orion's former owners as they were seeking a way to ensure a bright future for Orion with a new forever family. They knew our history of successful adoptions and felt Orion would be in good hands with us. -- Lauri Michael
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