Do you need a Valentine this year?

Martina is a BLM branded mustang about nine years old.  She appeared to have minimal human contact.  Martina was thin and hungry with baby in tow, but she new where to go.  She showed up at the barn with Valentine after not coming down for winter.  Sadly, winter conditions at the sanctuary are fierce (for California anyway), and AAE got a call.

Martina was a great mom, but not interested in humans.  She was given lots of time to be a mom and replenish her body.  Initially, she was confident, and avoided humans like the plague.  With intermittent rounds of human interaction, her curiosity and interest in humans is growing. We’re hoping by spring  she’ll be ready for adoption to a mustang-experienced home.

Valentine was a curious and sassy little gal, with little human exposure as well.  She wanted to know more about humans, but only from a distance.  Valentine was a little toughie with a big opinion.  She didn’t stray far from mom, so early efforts to handle her failed.  Subsequent efforts were strongly avoided, but soon, she figured out no harm would come and humans were fun.

She’s still honing her skills, but she’s a smart little gal with a big future.  Valentine is very active and athletic, and she enjoys romping around with the other youngsters.  She will no doubt be fun partner to grow with in a long lasting relationship.

Valentine is current with vaccines and deworming.  She is still learning about hoof care and farriers, but making very good progress.  Valentine has a large umbilical hernia that needs surgical repair, and we are preparing to schedule soon.  She’ll be ready for adoption once she has recovered.

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