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Breed: American Quarter Horse, Tennessee Walking Horse Gender: Mare Age: 4 Height: 15.0hh Color: Bay Disciplines: Prospect for Any Discipline Adoption fee: $1,800 Location: Heart of Phoenix — Shoals, WV PLEASE NOTE: THE INQUIRY FORM ON THIS PAGE IS NOT THE HEART OF PHOENIX ADOPTION APPLICATION ADOPTION FEES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE IF A HORSE IS IN TRAINING. PLEASE INQUIRE FOR MOST RECENT FEES Sela 05-01-22 QH x TWH Cross Dark black washed Bay 15.1 hh FEE: $ SET BY TRAINER Sela is on MEDICAL HOLD right now. She has been in training with Chloe Capaldi. Follow her progress at #hopteamsela From the trainer 7/6/26 Sela's Second Required Post! Sela is a 4yo QH/TWH standing approx 15.1hh I've been taking it slow a steady with Sela, and yet time is flying by! Sela a a very sweet girl who loves to meet you at the gate and gets along well with other horses. She is very smart and very sensitive. Last weekend I took her camping with a group and although I didn't ride her at camp, I really feel like it helped us turn a corner and build our mutual trust. It is believed Sela may be gaited but only time will tell. She has a really nice moving out walk though that keeps up with the gaited horses pretty well! This video is a compilation of our journey since the first required post Sela's skills so far: - stands tied for grooming and saddling -accepts bit/bridle -picks up feet for cleaning and farrier -good for vet -loads in trailer and backs out nicely -camps on highline -walks over obstacles -walks through water -accepts fly spray and fly gear (mask, sheet and boots) -stands for mounting What we will be working on: +More desensitization with flappy scary things +softening to the bit +fine tuning movement both in hand and in the saddle +walk, trot, canter +getting out on trail +lateral movement and flexion Sela is a very sweet and social mare that gets along well with humans and other horses. She is naturally curious and outgoing. Where Sela has trouble is trust. She and I really needed to work hard and figure each other out. Knowing that she had been worked with other trainers in the past and that she's even been ridden caused me to rush some things in the beginning, which was a mistake on my part. She struggles with self-regulation. When something startles her (which is a lot), her reactions are very dramatic and explosive. This put a little fear in me to be honest, so we both had to slow down and work on building a relationship where I let her be more expressive and to take my time. This week I feel like we've turned a corner. Instead of dreading my sessions with her, I am now hopeful for the remainder of this challenge. Sela can lead, load/unload in a trailer, stand for farrier and vet, stand tied, stand for fly spray, lead over and around obstacles. The Appalachian Trainer Face Off is a one-of-a-kind event that brings together horse trainers from across the country to compete while highlighting adoptable horses and showcasing each trainer’s skills. The 2026 event is scheduled for August 20–22 in Winfield, West Virginia, and selected horses will be offered in an adoption auction on August 22, 2026. If you’re interested in bidding, apply now for the opportunity to bid on horses that fit your riding category. More event details and application information are available here: https://www.appalachiantrainerfaceoff.com/?fbclid=IwY2xjawQz3bdleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFYZlpwM2tWMlhFYUZpUWc4c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHpyCTydm48xrhETK8e0k3XBmO1JY34yVaueH6OIvE3jCH9nUlEFhG77qJ0fA_aem_rIWjjVGy3lZLcZjnE_PSDw Details Adoption fees may be outdated, as a horse may have moved into training, so check us on most current fee. Horses typically adopted UTD on vaccines, dental floats, farrier care and all vet needs. We are looking to adopt to safe homes. A history of good horsemanship, the ability to provide sufficient care with good vet, farrier and peer references are important. If you are a first time horse owner, we will require you to board at a facility for the first year while you learn more about care. We encourage everyone to take advantage of riding lessons. Foal adoptions require previous, established experience with youngsters. Our adoption process makes sure you get the right horse for you – it is a no fail process for finding the right match. Apply at https://horseandridermatch.com Apply at https://www.wvhorserescue.org/adopt PLEASE NOTE: THE INQUIRY FORM ON THIS PAGE IS NOT THE HEART OF PHOENIX ADOPTION APPLICATION Heart of Phoenix Equine Rescue is a rescue; this horse is for adoption, not for sale. Message Heart of Phoenix Equine Rescue here on tacktack to ask about Sela- MEDICAL HOLD and the adoption process. Rescue website: http://www.wvhorserescue.org Original listing on My Right Horse: https://www.myrighthorse.org/available-horses/mare-american-quarter-horse-tennessee-walking-horse-from-shoals-sela-medical-hold
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