Trixie was the fifth chestnut mare to join our herd in the span of a week (the other four being the Tennessee Walkers), but apart from the color of her coat and the blaze she shares with two of them, the similarities end there. Trixie is her own horse, after all, an should be introduced as such! This sweet mare came to us as an owner surrender, where she was living alongside a stallion with a severely deformed hind leg. Sadly, due to the severity of his deformity and discomfort, we helped the owner euthanize him, and brought Trixie here to SAFE. It was immediately apparent upon interacting with her just how much love she has known in her life. She has already shown us just how much she enjoys being brushed, and is almost always ready and waiting to greet you at the gate – sure, you might have some food for her, but if not, a pet on the face would be just as nice! Trixie has some deferred maintenance that we are getting taken care of, including a visit with the vet and farrier, the latter of whom she has already seen, and did great for. She demonstrated just how gentle she is by showcasing the ‘look ma, no halter’ during her trim.
Trixie’s feet are in pretty rough shape, and at her upcoming vet appointment we have scheduled radiographs for both her front feet and her large left knee, as we suspect arthritis given it’s size.
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- RF after
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- LF after
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- Left Front
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- Right Front
Due to these factors, Trixie will likely become a companion horse following vet assessment. But one thing is certain, her future holds a lot of love!
