Huggy Bear’s tail was cut by his previous owner but it will grow back. He was a stallion when he arrived here and was immediately gelded. Since Huggy Bear is older, it has taken him a little longer to recover from the surgery- but he did well and had no complications. He is well behaved for bathing, grooming and the farrier. Huggy Bear is working on the lunge line and will be evaluated under saddle in the coming weeks.
Huggy Bear’s Christmas Wish:
Hay for him and his friends at HHT- what’s better than catching up with your buddies over a little snack?
Aka “The Diva”. Bonita is sweet and somewhat temperamental. She appears to have under saddle training and may have been a show horse in a former life. She loves baths and her stall fan but dislikes fly spray. Bonita trots at liberty but does perform the Paso Fino gait under saddle. Like most of her breed, she can be a little hot but is easy to ride and obedient. Bonita will require an understanding adopter that can tolerate her “diva” attitude.
Bonita’s Christmas wish:
Horse safe round bale feeders- Divas just can’t be pulling their manes out on ol’ cattle hay feeders, you know! Of course, you can send some hay too!
Chester is a very sweet boy. Even though his eyesight is failing, he is very well adjusted. He goes out to the pasture with his friends every night and comes back into the barn willingly each morning. He is very trusting and would make a great pet in the right circumstances. He does need a kind pasture companion that can help him find his way around. Because of his impaired vision he will also need sturdy fencing.
Chester’s Christmas Wish:
10’ or 12’ fence boards to help make all the paddocks as safe as can be for Chester and his friends.
Perry is a naturally gaited Paso Fino. When first arriving at HHT, he was anemic and his hind legs were touching each other. He had just lost his mom and was a very sad little horse. Perry has since turned into a delightful youngster with endless possibilities. Due to his young age, Perry will require an owner with some experience in raising and training young horses.
Perry’s Christmas Wish:
A walk through gate for the round pen so Perry won’t be tempted to follow his human friends.
Larry is a 10 year old lovable mini gelding who has been dubbed “ The Jon Bon Jovi” of the barn. He is full of personality and very loving. Larry would make a great little companion for some little boy or girl. He has been at the HHT barn for a year now and is still searching for his “Forever Home”.
Larry’s Christmas Wish:
A home of his own with somebody to love him – but he would settle for a big ol’ 100 gallon water trough so he and his pals can stay hydrated as they play out in the field together.
Horse Haven of Tennessee is Tennessee’s Oldest and Largest Equine Humane Organization - 501(c)(3). Our mission is to advocate for, rescue, protect, and defend our God-given equine from abuse and neglect in Tennessee.
During December, the Horse Haven of Tennessee blog will introduce you to the 12 Horses of Christmas, just a dozen out of all the horses currently in our care. We will cover the many ways you can make a difference.
HHT is not supported by government funding. The only way to insure that 100% of your donation goes to help local animals is to make your donation directly to the humane society/rescue organization of your choice. Can you find it in your heart to help one of our 12 Horses of Christmas with their wishes?
Join us at our monthly HHT Neigh and Bray Adoption Day and meet these beautiful horses in person. For more information and a list of dates and times, please check out our website www.horsehavenoftn.com. Hope to see you there.
