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Breed: Thoroughbred Gender: Gelding Age: 2 Height: 15.2hh Color: Dark Bay Disciplines: Dressage, Trail Riding, Western Pleasure, Companion, Driving, English Pleasure, Lessons/Therapy, Ranch Horse/Versatility, Therapy - Non-Riding, Western Performance, Other Adoption fee: $850 Location: Second Stride — Crestwood, KY 2 yo thoroughbred gelding bred in KY War Of Will (War Front) out of Kioni by Kitten's Joy 15.2 hands and growing! He could reach close to 17 hands high. He was not started under saddle due to left knee arthritis, right hind sesamoiditis and an underdeveloped right hock. This hock will fuse as he ages and grows and will have some arthritis. He will be suitable for trails and flat work beginning in the spring of 2026. He was castrated on 11/13/25. This kid! What a treat to have in the barn! He is very sweet and seems intelligent. Easy to work with and walks nicely on a lead. He is very well behaved for grooming and enjoys time with people. Kioni has settled in well to our farm and is doing well. He is easy going and stands nicely for the vet. He is kind and respectful to his handlers. He stays quiet when out in the field and in his stall and doesn’t bother his neighbors. Kioni will need a handler who has experience working with and starting yearlings. He has proven himself to be well behaved for experinced children. We have quickly fallen in love with this youngster and know you will too! He is ready for adoption now to proven trainers of yearlings. HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS EVENT: All horses will be half off the listed adoption fee if adopted and picked up by 12/15/25. Limited use horses and companions will have a waived fee for qualified and responsible homes that can commit to a lifetime home or will return the horse to Second Stride if no longer able to keep the horse and can’t find an appropriate home. Unnamed – OTTB Profile – Equineline Second Stride is a rescue; this horse is for adoption, not for sale. Rescue website: https://www.secondstride.org