10/22/2026
He's a challenge. He seeks attention but yet hes guarded. His introduction to life years ago was said to have been less than desirable. Left to suffer in a 10x10 pen surrounded by broken glass and trash. He ate what he could barely stomach. Ribs protruding and hooves neglected. Thank God he found refuge with a woman who answered an add for a trail horse for sale. The owners had posted pictures of him under saddle with a very large adult riding him.
Not only was he not fit to ride, but he was in fact a 13h pony living in filth and squalor. The owners wanted 5k for him. The woman refused to leave without him and convinced the people to surrender the pony or face legal consequences.
A few months later we spoke to her regarding a post featuring a pony looking for an understanding family.... We ran to see him. She had done an amazing job getting him started on the road to recovery. He had seen a vet, was treated for ulcers, feet and teeth up to date etc. However, he was showing signs of aggression towards children. He's especially food aggressive. I mean, who can blame him when he had been eating trash and wooden stable boards. Slowly he is becoming more trustworthy and comfortable in his own skin. He has gained weight and muscle and really does have a fun willing attitude. While we do often get horses in that can be rehabbed and placed into a forever home, Waffles will forever be home with us. We feel like he deserves stability and understanding so that's what we're promising him. He has bonded with the 2 calves who joined us last year, and our resident Mini horse "Little Miss" who tours Assisted Living homes. ❤️
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