SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA THOROUGHBRED RESCUE

"Pirate" is available for adoption. He is an exceptionally handsome seven year old chesnut TB gelding, approximately 16hh+, with a white stripe, two white front stockings and one white hind sock. Pirate raced just twice, earning $700, and was purchased from a kill buyer in January 2008 to rescue him from shipping to slaughter. Pirate spent several months in full training under saddle in 2009, both in the arena and on trails, with SCTR and with a former adopter. Despite an old bowed tendon, which has caused some "sesamoid drop" on his left front, he has been completely sound for us - as our veterinarian predicted he would be (report available on request) - however he should never be jumped or barrel raced. Pirate has a terrific work ethic, and wants and needs to be worked "full-time", a minimum of five days per week i.e. pulling him out on weekends after allowing him several days' of being passive (and hoping he'll be "good") is not going to work for him  He is a forward, and very fun, trail horse for advanced riders that want to hit the trails or work in the arena at least five days per week. Please call Jackie at (951) 768-2043 for more information or to schedule an appointment to meet Pirate. Pirate is located at our adoption center in Apple Valley, California.

Adoption Fee: $1000

Please see Pirate's Photoalbum for additional photographs of this lovely horse by clicking on this link: http://www.sctbrescue.org/apps/photos/album.jsp?albumID=116826