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Breed: Dutch Warmblood Gender: Mare Age: 20 Height: 16.1hh Color: Bay Disciplines: Companion, Dressage Adoption fee: $750 Location: Horses' Haven — Howell, MI Meet Fable! This lovely mare is ready to enjoy her next chapter as a cherished companion and potential riding partner! She has spent the majority of her life as a broodmare and has retired from that career to begin a new journey. She has a history of dressage training from her younger years, and we are currently working on restarting her under saddle. She has been backed by us once and stood quietly at the mounting block and was relaxed for a short ride on a leadline. She accepts tack without any issues and lunges nicely in both directions at the walk, trot, and canter. She is a very athletic mare with big, expressive movement and plenty of energy. Because she is a restart with some time away from riding, she will need an experienced rider or trainer who understands the importance of patience, consistency, and a thoughtful training program. Fable also needs structured boundaries and a confident, strong handler who can provide clear expectations and continue working with her to improve her manners. When she first arrived, she displayed some grumpy behavior, so we had her thoroughly evaluated by our veterinarian. Testing revealed gastric ulcers, and bloodwork indicated hormonal fluctuations contributing to her behavior. She has since undergone several months of ulcer treatment and follow-up scopes and receives monthly Regumate to help manage her hormones. She has made wonderful progress and has returned to her sweet self! She would also be perfectly suited for a companion home! If someone is looking for a lovely mare to keep another mare company, she could be a wonderful addition. Fable is generally middle of the pecking order. She does not need to have a riding career to find her happily ever after. We would love to see this special mare find a home, whether that means continuing her education as a riding partner or simply being a beloved companion. She has so much to offer the right person! Horses' Haven is a rescue; this horse is for adoption, not for sale. Rescue website: https://www.horseshaven.org/