Name: Santana

Registered name (if applicable): n/a

Year born: 2010

Color: Buckskin

Sex: Gelding

Breed: Tennessee Walking Horse

Registered: Not registered, but eligible

Height: 15.2

Training level: Experienced under saddle. Suitable for intermediate rider or advanced beginner

Riding restrictions (if any): No known riding restrictions

Specific or special care needed: Diet management is a must for him. He has all the hallmarks of insulin dysregulation that's so common in gaited breeds, so in order for him to thrive he does best with careful introduction to grass pasture, low sugar and starch feed, and weight management. He has been sound in front shoes. 

Adoption donation (tax deductible): $3000

Santana is trained under saddle and doing beautifully with a bit of refresher riding. His feet needed some attention when he first arrived, and he needed to lose about 200 pounds. This winter we worked on his foot care and getting him down to a healthy weight. Once he was looking and feeling much better, we spent time on groundwork with him and training him to a bit, as he’d previously been ridden in a hackamore. He’s doing beautifully! 

Today he’s feeling and moving much better and is ready for the next chapter in his life, where he’ll make a fantastic and fancy riding partner for someone.
Video: https://youtube.com/shorts/vVTAKNpsisc?si=X5gCfN3beHzjk4i0

Note: All horses at GRG are microchipped, on a regular schedule of appropriate vaccinations, Coggins, deworming, feet trimming and dental work as advised by the veterinarians we work with. Horses who come to us with special medical, hoof care, or other needs get the diagnostic workup necessary to get them healthy and comfortable. Vet records, x-rays available upon request. Pre-purchase exams are welcome and encouraged (by your veterinarian, at your cost). 

Interested in fostering or adopting? Contact us at grgranchhorserescue@gmail.com