by Bonnie Hammond | Jan 3, 2010 | Dexter
Dexter had his second ride today and did great! We have an eventer trainer named Leigh Mescher doing some volunteer training for us. She rode Amber and her working student, Ashley, rode Dexter. He doesn’t steer super well but otherwise, he did great! She cantered him...
by Bonnie Hammond | Dec 12, 2009 | Dexter
Dexter had a little mini training session today with our trainer, who came down to teach some lessons. He did great! She put a bridle and saddle on him (which he didn’t care about at all) and lunged him a bit. He was a bit nervous about being lunged (probably been...
by Bonnie Hammond | Dec 5, 2009 | Dexter
Introducing…Dexter! Isn’t he the cutest? He’s a bit butt-high at the moment, so he still has some growing to do. He’s very round, and a far cry from the condition he was in when he was seized (currently a BCS of 5/9). Today he got his teeth done and his wolf teeth...
by Bonnie Hammond | Dec 4, 2009 | Dexter
Dexter was seized by Skagit County Animal Control in April 2009 due to neglect and starvation. At that time he weighed 698 lbs and had a BCS of 1.5. Despite his emaciated state, he had shoes on and was being ridden by his owner. Skagit County Animal Control...
by Bonnie Hammond | Dec 4, 2009 | Dexter
Here are a series of pictures that show what Dexter looked like when he was taken away from his owner in...
