Peter Pan and Jack Jack (sold)


the boys together

Our son was the influence on this project. He especially liked Jack Jack and asked if we could get him last fall. He is helping with handling and training and hopes to make a few dollars after expenses are accounted for. Both needed caught up on health and relocated to more permenant homes but we didn't have the time and space to do it until now. They were gelded May 10th and came to our farm the same day. Peter Pan is the dun and Jack Jack is white. See more pictures and information below for each one. Prices are based on our investment of money and time and will change as the summer goes on. These boys have not been mistreated, just neglected due to unexpected circumstances and other commitments of the previous caretaker. They have had basic maintenance most of their lives, no major injuries, kept current on shots and worming as best as could be done. They just need more than the bare minimum. Jack Jack needs a bit more vet work, Peter Pan needs more handling, but both are kind, easy going, and mostly willing to work with us. Neither has ever foundered.

Peter Pan is offered for $250, will consider trade for useful or marketable items.

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Peter Pan is a dun POA cross, about 11 hands tall, with a large white star, snip, front left white pastern and hind right white pastern and ankle. He also has a few scattered small white spots on his neck and back and a spot of white in his mane. His dam, the POA, was loaned out and returned unexpectedly in foal. The sire is unknown but probably either a miniature or Shetland. He lived on the same farm since foaling and had never been in a trailer until hauled by me to the gelding clinic, then back to our farm. He is timid but not petrified, nervous but not distraught. He seems to genuinely want to trust us, but just unsure of what to think or do. He has a very kind eye, gentle spirit, and is willing to work with us if we go slowly. He leads mostly ok, sometimes stops and pulls back. He did want to bolt when loading, but ultimately got tempted on with treats and gentle praise. His gaits are pleasant and he's picked up quickly what is expected of him in the round pen when getting exercised. He seems to be smart and willing to learn, though maybe not eager. He will need daily repetition and consistancy of behavior around him to shine his best. He had a few lice and has been sprayed and powdered though we have not bathed him as we didn't want to freak him out that much without more trust developed first. His feet need filing down bit my bit and the soles cared for, but the basic structure looks good. His teeth are ok, and overall he is sound. He has had no serious health issues his whole life. He is 6 years old. He has the potential of being a nice little riding pony. We will continue to work him towards that until he finds a more permenant home.

Jack Jack is sold and at his new home in Medford being pampered and renamed Snowball.

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Jack Jack is a white miniature horse, about 9 hands tall, with no noticable markings. He is 8 years old and seems to have basic handling down. He leads well, likes to be groomed, picks up his hooves and will trot on the lead. He did not like his first bath and reared up at the end of the rope, but finally succombed to being washed. He knows what he likes and if he doesn't like something he will struggle against it, like pulling back, rearing and kicking out, but mostly he's agreeable and easily handleable. As far as we know, he is not registered, but was purchased by a breeder to downsize other equine. As far as we know, he was never used to cover a mare, though he knows when the mares are around and has studly actions. The owner died of cancer a couple years ago and he was transfered to the farm with Peter Pan until he could be rehomed. With gelding, the studly behaviors should disappear with time. He is not viscious but knows his mind and tries to get his way. He has not had consistant handling and behavior management but is responding positively to our correction and directions. We already notice an improved attitude. He loves his food and early on, did bite at me one time when he thought I was taking it from him, but hasn't done that since. He bosses Peter Pan, but not cruelly. For a miniature, he's not bad looking, with good confirmation, a small head, good legs, and full mane and tail. His feet need extra care as they had gotten too long. Regular filing down a bit at a time along with care to the inside of the hoof should bring his feet round to a healthy, correct condition. His teeth will need more extensive work. He has a front right tooth that is too long and sticks out of his mouth a bit and two lower back teeth that are growing up into his pallate. The vet who gelded him urged me to get dental work done as soon as he's fully healed from the gelding and predicted the cost to be about $200. We are waiting for the full healing to move forward on the teeth. He is spunky, spirited, and energetic. He might make a good driving mini or used with obstacles, in-hand jumping, or maybe even a good guard mini for sheep or goats. He's not a respecter of personal space, but he is learning not to push into us as we lead him in and out of the barn and work him in the round pen. He came with a load of lice and we have wormed him, powdered him, and sprayed him with insecticide. He doesn't care for the spray, I think the sound bothers him. He's a cute little boy with lots of personality.