[walkinthewalk]

As @horselovinguy said, his eyes are full of trust.

I interpret his trusting eyes and his unwanted behaviors to:

1. He had great care early on and was loved.

2. After he left his farm, the rough handling started because that’s what many people who are flipping horses do. If the horse doesn’t immediately conform, they force it, maybe even drug it, because “time is money”.

The fella still has hope in his eyes. I have rescued a handful of horses in my lifetime; I have always marveled at the hope & trust that remains in a horse after it’s been mistreated and/or starved.

I hope he is able to enjoy a long life with your family.

 

[QtrBel]

His coloration is baffling. His head is grey as can be but his body is a super light buckskin color with grey tips on the hair. I have never seen anything like it.

He's very likely a roan that's also got gray going on. Too far along to know his base as gray does funky things to a coat as it progresses. He's a beautiful horse. If you have papers then knowing his parents colors could give you a clue to base.

Wishing you a wonderful journey and that he brings healing to your heart.

 

[QtrBel]

He color, all around, is unique. I did find something I missed when I looked at him inside the pick up barn. In my defense I was being rushed since about a dozen people were trying to pick up horses and it was somewhat dark. My own fault but it is what it is. He has had a pretty substantial injury at some point on his left rear leg. It doesnt seem to bother him but only time will tell. Being a rear leg and not on the extensor or flexor it probably wont bother him. I plan to rest him for a few days before doing any real riding. Just letting him decompress. He is VERY head shy as well but also very affectionate. When I was grooming him last night he just kind of melted into me, he leaned his entire chest against me and seemed relax his whole body. I get the impression he was not treated very kindly. My wife is quite smitten with him as well. His feet were a mess, it looked like they just nailed shoes on and then rasped off all the hoof wall around it. Pretty gross. I pulled the shoes and gave him a proper trim.

And this is what I was coming back to add. He looks very anxious and uncomfortable when she pivots/spins in all but one spot on that video and even in that spot when she continues to push he does get agitated. Something to watch.

 

[walkinthewalk]

He's very likely a roan that's also got gray going on. Too far along to know his base as gray does funky things to a coat as it progresses. He's a beautiful horse. If you have papers then knowing his parents colors could give you a clue to base.

Wishing you a wonderful journey and that he brings healing to your heart.

Likely this ^^^^^ as his tail has a lot of white - I could be wrong but I have never seen a buckskin with a partially white tail🤠

 

[wvfarrier]

 

[QtrBel]

Does he have a dorsal? Possible there's dun hiding there under the gray.

 

[wvfarrier]

Does he have a dorsal? Possible there's dun hiding there under the gray.

He has very faint leg barring and a very faint dorsal stripe.

 

[QtrBel]

Then along with gray and roan you can add dun.

 

[Morgan.taylor]

I personally would vet that leg before you get going on him. He looks like a cool dude though

 

[Horse & Dog Mom]

So, if he would continue to lighten up, wouldn't those markings show up even more obviously? That would be very cool!

 

[wvfarrier]

I personally would vet that leg before you get going on him. He looks like a cool dude though

Vet is going to come out and radiograph it for me. I will probably keep him regardless. He is just so danged sweet

 

[Morgan.taylor]

Vet is going to come out and radiograph it for me. I will probably keep him regardless. He is just so danged sweet

of course! It is just always nice to know what you are dealing with or what to expect!

 

[QtrBel]

So, if he would continue to lighten up, wouldn't those markings show up even more obviously? That would be very cool!

No. He'll eventually be all white. Roan slows down the process somewhat.

 

[Dreamcatcher Arabians]

I'm late to the party but I'll throw in my congratulations too! He's absolutely lovely! I can't wait to see how he shapes up for you, and how he learns to ride on a loose rein. I watched the video and that woman was just so in his face the whole time, it was killin' me. Poor horse. But he's gorgeous and sweet and looks to be a lovely mover. I hope you and he have many wonderful, happy years together. I'm so sorry to read about Willie's passing.

 

[wvfarrier]

Leg checked out fine as did his entire health check with the exception of a well hidden sarcoid.....typical with greys 🙄

 

[Txshecat0423]

I’m thrilled for you that the leg checked out! Does he have a name yet? (I apologize if that’s been asked.)

 

[wvfarrier]

I’m thrilled for you that the leg checked out! Does he have a name yet? (I apologize if that’s been asked.)

His name is armadillo but we are calling him Army

 

[Zimalia22]

Just remember, a good horse is never a bad color.

I like him. He sure sounds like a good using gelding.

Best of luck!

 

[Atomicodyssey]

I agree, nice horse! I’ve heard greys are more susceptible to cancer. Color wise you’ll have a different horse every year, depending on the rapidness of greying. Good luck with him!

 

[wvfarrier]

So, some observations after riding him tonight. I spent about 20 minutes just feeling him out.
1- He has clearly had the bit slammed into his mouth. He is very reactive to it. Both putting in and taking out really scare him. I think I am gonna try a hackamore for a bit.
2- He has an amazing amount of buttons, he could probably pass for a reining horse.
3- He needs zero steering from anything but seat and legs.
4- I am totally in love with him 🙄