Dodgerthehwydog
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This little lady was pulled off the range a few days ago and shipped over 1700 miles.
She had no handling and needed to be haltered and sprayed down before hauling.
Here she is coming off the trailer. Even though she has a halter on she can’t be led around because she is unhandled still.
Her curiosity amazes me.
I’ve had many horses that come straight off the range and many are down right nasty. Some will kick, bite, jump fences or die trying to get away from human touch. She wanted to check me out.
My other horses couldn’t get enough of her.
My horses didn’t phase her one bit.
Even though they were definitely crowding her space, she was glad to have the company.
I can’t believe she is mine.
Training starts after she gets settled in and yes, I will be removing that halter and lead rope she is wearing.
Have a great night!
polarbearbaby
She’s so cute & tiny!
mariemcd
Those are gorgeous horses
FreshWater13
we love appys!
eigeress
Love her markings. Give her a good forever home for her whole new life. Apple treats and brushes every day! ?
ElbowDeepInAHorse
lacedupboots
I want more updates please! She is going to be SO beautiful when she’s grown!
Dodgerthehwydog
You bet!
NotSoLongDickOfTheLaw
Leopard apps are the best. And the worst initially. She looks like she has great potential though.
KillsQueen2582718
How many hands are your other two? They're all soo beautiful
Dodgerthehwydog
They are all babies so not very large... maybe 14.2
soulteepee
How did she hit her head?
Dodgerthehwydog
No idea, probably while getting caught.
Playster845
Thanks for sharing that story and these lovely pics OP. Here's a nice shiny green upvote for you
Dodgerthehwydog
Thanks! I love sharing my critters!
Pphunk77
Mmmm lime green jello upvote
MangoLassi
Drewcifer70
Other horses help her feel comfortable and safe?
eigeress
Yes, herd animals are better with herds. You make sure they aren't bullied or aggressively chased/abused by the existing herd.
FloatingOnACloudOfTitties
I'm glad you two found each other...
ElbowDeepInUserSub
Such a pretty puppy. <3
MyNameIsCoolerThanYours
They're all so pretty!
licmasack
Anyone else notice the rather large spotted stallion with his nose in her ass?
PennsylvaniaPalindrome
Probably a gelding, but ya know, guys are always interested in a new filly even if they have no chance
EZBzzzzzz
She is beautiful! I miss having horses so much.
GooseModel
You literally have the three exact coats of the Appaloosa from Red Dead lol.
Dodgerthehwydog
I still have not played that game. I really need to buy it.
bdixon0
She's gorgeous!
ingoz
If this was an Asian Elephant in Thailand ya’ll would be busting OP’s balls for animal cruelty.
cassandra18
an old soul... she looks great for such a long journey. wishing you every joy with this little one.
Dodgerthehwydog
Thank you very much! She is doing well!
ChicoSlim
One in a million gift for a horsey person. Good for you and her!
HunterRaider
Oh I love this little girl! I’m currently in talks to trade off barn work for a deaf colt :)
HunterRaider
This is the little guy!
Dodgerthehwydog
I’ve always wanted a framed overo horse! Cute!
afisher15007
Absolutely gorgeous!!! Love me an appaloosa.
thosearntpillows
Awesome paint job on that one!
Iullyiullyus
DumberBlonde
Looks like she’s home!
KilledbyEnnui
I thought you couldn’t leave a lead on like that bc if they step on it they can snap their neck
Sternfeuer
Definitely should not because serious neck injuries can happen if they step on it.
Dodgerthehwydog
They have very tough necks but it’s still not the best idea to let them walk around like that. I should be able to remove it soon.
KilledbyEnnui
I don’t know much about horses save a rescue I worked at very briefly as a teen so thanks for clearing that up for me!
HolyCowDoNotEat
Horses scare me. They’re so powerful.
Alaska9O7
How about a Donkey Kong...
CopperWench
It’s the ponies you should really fear.
cleverlydisguised
Dangerous at both ends and crafty in the middle~ Sherlock Holmes
ilhares
One of them at the petting zoo bit me in the face when I was a child. I don't trust them.
programmerdude
About 15 horsepower for the average workhorse at peak, to be exact.
Spaceman292
How does that make any sense
rickchurianmortydate
1 horsepower does not equal one horse's power.
Spaceman292
Mind blown
keebs63
Peak vs sustained, horsepower the measurement is based on sustained power. Also lots of different types of horses with varying "horsepower."
OnlyPositiveFavourites
Horses are the most dangerous animal in Australia. No joke.
eoranne350
Nope Australia has to many other creepy crawlies
OnlyPositiveFavourites
I know. And yet, for all the hype, horses contribute to more injury and death. U can google it "most dangerous animal Australia"
analnipple666
I thought it was drop bears
Bananasandwiches42
Just like any animal you just have to respect them. Then they’ll be trusting of you.
BadChineseFood
Apples and carrots work as well.
bwizzle360
Cats. They do not adhere this statement.
Bananasandwiches42
Well you do have a valid point there...
RiverRoyal
Or crocodiles.
cmonyoulardass
Why not let wild horses remain wild?
KeyserSoSay
There are no wild horses in North America, only feral. This horse is neither, it’s just never been handled by people yet.
Dodgerthehwydog
She was purposely bred and her family is owned privately they just live on open range country.
TheGreatBlueHeron
She's so tiny!
Yondering
Most of the remaining “wild” horses in the western US are actually feral, not wild, and while beautiful, they pose a problem as pests. 1/2
Yondering
The large population in south central Washington state is one example. Neat to look at while driving through the area though.
Yondering
My understanding is most of them are only a couple generations removed from farm horses, and are not really “wild” horses.
Callistan
All of the "wild" horses in North America are feral. Horses went extinct in the Americas 10,000 years ago, and were reintroduced by Cortez
snowy129
where "went extinct" means we ate most of them.
Callistan
The mustangs (feral horses) in the US are descendants of horses belonging to Conquistadors, Native Americans, and various settlers (so you
trikucian
Does from the range mean she was wild?
eoranne350
No she wasn't in a chicken coop
Dodgerthehwydog
Yes she was 100% free roaming.
ckwHerself
More delicious that way... Only joking
valaja
It seems so. Seems like it's because there are too many wild horses, but I fail to see how putting them in enclosures would solve that.
valaja
I think this is the context: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wild_and_Free-Roaming_Horses_and_Burros_Act_of_1971
Flomb
The horses are removed from an ecosystem that can’t support a big horse population. Nature benefits.
valaja
Another insightful article https://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/15/us/wild-horses-are-running-out-of-room-off-the-range.html
RigelKent
It gives them food, shelter, and safety. Something they aren't getting in the wild. Would you rather they be euthanized?
valaja
I dunno tbh. I mean why aren't they hunted for meat like any other animal? Aren't there any predators to thin their herds?
autisticcatlady
no we killed all the predators off already
Flomb
Cougars can take young horses. If only they were left alone by hunters.
Bassemuss
Horses aren't native and i bet there are not enough predators around to hunt them
Bassemuss
Honestly i dont get why some animals can be regulated by nature and others not...
gr33narrow
Horses are relatively newly introduced as well
Dodgerthehwydog
We just hate watching them die of starvation. Horses destroy their habitats and only source of food when they are over populated.
Bassemuss
Still you could hunt if it was just starvation. Still starvation and dead carcasses in the wild are a part of the ecosystem