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Breed: Tennessee Walking Horse Gender: Gelding Age: 28 Height: 15.1hh Color: Palomino Disciplines: Trail Riding, Companion, Therapy - Non-Riding Adoption fee: $800 Location: ASPCA Equine Transition and Adoption Center at Nexus Equine — El Reno, OK Meet Howie! This golden boy may be in his golden years, but no one has told him that! While he’s no longer interested in galloping through fields, he is always up for spending time together and will happily meet you at the gate ready for a good grooming session or a walk in the sunshine. Howie is a gaited Tennessee Walking Horse. He is 28 years young and as kind and patient as they come. He has a been-there-done-that attitude that inspires confidence – whether you’re a nervous or older rider wanting a light trail mount, or are looking for a dependable horse for pony rides with the kids, we think Howie could be the one to make you feel safe and secure. He is an absolute dream-boat on the ground, and would love to stand for hours while you pamper him and braid his mane. He loves attention, hugs and kisses, and has shown incredible patience with almost everything we've asked of him - just don't spray him with the hose and he'll be happy! Howie’s perfect adopter is someone who has appropriate riding goals for an older horse, and also values the unmounted aspects of horse ownership. While Howie is remarkably healthy for his age, he is also not interested in a very demanding job. He has no current care needs, but would like you to know that he has a strong preference for alfalfa! This is a special horse with a lot of heart. If there’s a place in your life for an older man without much speed but who has so much love to give, reach out to us and come meet Howie! ASPCA is a rescue; this horse is for adoption, not for sale. Rescue website: http://www.aspca.org