Kiger Mustangs were discovered in the 1970's in the isolated Kiger Mountains of Eastern Oregon.They can trace their genetic hereitage to Early Spanish horses. Because of their isolation they are genetically distinct.
They are always some shade of grulla, dun or buckskin with a black dorsal stripe. Sometimes they have stripes on their withers, or legs, or web markings on their forehead. They are quick, agile and often gaited. They are not large- about 800 pounds.
Our first Kiger was Sweet who came from the Sunshine Sanctuary in Los Molinos. He lived up to his name in every way and made us love Kigers.
There are two Kigers at Home At Last now- Stuart and Tiger Lily.
Stuart is about 12. He was found at an auction yard being ridden on concrete while he was very lame. He first went to NorCal, then came to the sanctuary. His lameness issues seem to be resolved, but he has not been ridden yet.
Stuart's best friend is Star. Stuart will eat with anyone and is generally a mild mannered gelding. He has a dorsal stripe and stripes on his legs and withers.
Tiger Lily is about 18 and "does not play well with others. " It may be because she lost an eye and is a little insecure or maybe she is just mare-ish. She backs up and kicks any horse who dares to get in her space. She is , however, very loving with people.
She was brought to NorCal because of her eye injury. If NorCal wouldn't take her the owner was going to shoot her-yes shoot her. He said she had become a "flinchy" riding horse and was useless. She then came to Home At Last.
No animal at Home At Last is useless. They all have a purpose. Sometimes it's as simple as making us smile when they are eating or playing. Sometimes it's as deep and complicated as reaching into a person's soul and making a connection.
If you would like to help Stuart or Tiger Lily. please, use the PayPal, or call, write or email us at 530-514-1439 homeatlastsanctuary@gmail.com POBox 4129 Yankee Hill CA 95965
Happy Holidays from the herd: Banjoe, Julian (calves), Dancing Drum, Pilgrim, Levi, Daisy, Charles, Braveheart, Breeze Bay. Dunny, Jesse, Warrior, Leeso, Jake, Quest, Quincy, Lexi, Grace, Tory, Chance, Rico, Ruby, Cash, Pedro, Stuart, Star, Tiger Lily, Bonita, Jet, Brandy, Pearl, Stoney, Smoke, Smokey Bones, Chardonnay, Sunny, Cajun, Aurora, Skittles, Pico, Harmony, Navajo, Lacey, Babe, Breezey Summer, Bobbie (horses), Belle, Tucker, Lady Bug, Molly, Sugar, Posey, Maggie B (mules), Jenny, Jessie (donkeys), Mac, Love Keecha, Zoe (dogs), Daphne, Ben, Fido, Candy Bar, Oliver, Honey, Fiesty, Princess(cats), guineas, chickens, Donna and Jim
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