Royal's Story
#169. Flea - bitten Gray Arabian Gelding. Appx. 15 - 16 yrs. old. Appx. 15 hands. This is a very nice horse that needs toning up. He is overweight and flabby right now. Long, long mane, tail, forlock. He is registered, but the papers are not available at the moment. Papers will be available at some point. He rides very well, but is somewhat energetic. Would require an experienced rider.
Such a sad fate for such a beautiful horse� Sent to an auction again. He fell into bad hands and it nearly cost him his life.
This is Royal, my very first horse, my teacher, my 4 - legged soul mate and the love of my life. Three years ago I went out in search of a horse. I knew I wanted a rescue, mainly because I knew how many unwanted and unloved horses were out there that needed homes.
His last home before TIER rescue saved his life was not a happy one. He was abused, neglected (emotionally), run into the ground when someone actually tried to ride. An alcoholic purchased him from the feedlot the first time Royal ended up on a feedlot. That�s when he was treated poorly. Being left for long periods of time where nobody came to see him and when they did he was abused. Well Royal didn�t stay long there because the man that bought him went through a messy divorce and in turn took Royal back to the feedlot.
There he waited. Not knowing what his fate would be once again. Then TIER stepped in and rescued him.
I fell in love with this sweet boy and after several visits to TIER the choice was made to bring him home. His sensitive nature and eager to please attitude came out quickly once we were able to get him settled in and start a new routine. Poor guy was very skittish and over reactive. Thought plastic bags were surely going to eat him alive. If you sneezed he�d react, he was head shy and basically acted like a �typical� Arab.
I started the Parelli 7 Games with him the next day after he came home. He caught on very quickly and showed just how incredibly intelligent he is. Instinct and fear based reactions to things like plastic bags, fly masks, legs wraps, (anything that made a crinkle sound) started to go away. Royal was building confidence and learning to trust me.
Our whole journey hasn�t been a skip through the daisies mind you. But it has changed a scared, unconfident, horse that nobody wanted into a beautiful, calm, gentle, brave, trustworthy partner that is loved dearly.
Royal will NEVER have to worry ever again. He is mine till the end of his days. In that time he will be treated with dignity, love and understanding. Royal and I have learned so much together. I look forward in excelling with him in my continued effort and dedication to become a true Horse-Woman.
