Project Description

Duke Quarter Horse Gelding

Duke

Breed

Quarter Horse

Sex

Gelding

Year of Birth

Approx. 2002

Height

15.1 hands

Arrival to Farm

April 12, 2021

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My Story

Duke is a gelding Quarter Horse that is approximately 18 years old. He stands at 15.2 hands. Duke is easy going and easy to handle. He is often use during our new Volunteer Orientation. He is good on trails and loves the water. He would probably make a great therapy horse.

Cross ties and stands for the farrier. He currently gets turned out in a herd of 20 horses, he can get possessive of his favorite mares. Radiographs indicated that he has foundered in the past before being rescued. He currently wears front shoes and pads.

Rescue Story

Duke gets along in a herd and is easy to handle. Duke loves to be groomed.

Duke was found possibly abandoned in the East Everglades water management area with another horse and a pony on 4/12/21. He had abscesses in his feet and has severe fly allergies.

Interested in Adopting?

If you are interested in adopting this horse, please first complete and submit the adoption application (link below).

Once your application is received, we will get in touch with you about next steps. Our staff is always busy picking up new rescues, tending to sick or injured horses, and even testifying in cruelty cases, so it may take up to a few days to respond. Your patience is appreciated!

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Sponsoring a horse is a fantastic way to make a difference in the lives of one of our rescues. Your donation helps provide a SFSPCA rescue with feed, board, medical care (including dental &farrier), as well as rehabilitation work and training. Rescue horses typically have unique needs and can cost over $11,000 a year for one horse!

To make a one time or recurring tax-deductible donation online, please click below.
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P.O. Box 924088
Homestead, FL 33092

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