Blackie is gentle, laid back, and confident with humans and herd mates. He gets on easily with others but likes to be first at the gate. With bigger horses, he is more likely to keep out of the way. He gets excited to see people, often whickering and trotting over, and he loves a fuss. He is easy to catch, groom, clip, worm and merge into a new herd. Blackie loves carrots, treat balls, and snuffle mats.

Blackie lives with sweet itch which means he needs to be rugged frequently to protect him from fly and midge bites. As he can become quite itchy, we regularly use creams and fly spray throughout the year. Blackie has had lameness issues in the past, so he needs to be monitored with 6-monthly lameness vet reviews. Due to this, he tends to struggle holding his legs up for long periods, especially during farrier visits, so he has pain relief in advance to make him more comfortable. He would be best suited to a flat paddock for this reason. His lameness checks would be financially supported through our prime pastures scheme. Blackie would be happy living out, in a preferably, windy coastal area as he has equine asthma, but if stabled, he would require a dust-free bedding option and soaked hay.

Blackie is good with vet visits, electric fencing and being left alone in the stable making him the ideal companion equine. A coastal area would be a perfect environment to help with his sweet itch, but this is not essential, provided any new carer has the time to dedicate to keeping his condition under control with rugs and regular grooming. He is a lovely boy and would be a great addition to any family.

Our Rehoming Advisors are available to help every day of the year. We will work to support you and Blackie as he settles in his new home and can offer training and advice as needed.