From Jim: Stuart is a beautiful red dun Kiger with all of the primitive markings you expect from these great horses. He has a dorsal stripe, jack stripes on his withers, and the distinctive tiger strips on his legs. His tail and mane are full and luxurious. What really makes Stuart so very special is his kind and gentle mind. We've had four Kigers here and everyone of them has a wonderful disposition. Stuart's eyes are soft, soft, soft. He is peaceful and calm and willing. We first met him at Horse Plus, formerly Norcal Equine Rescue. Tawnee has gotten him off of a feedlot. He had been ridden unshod on concrete until he road foundered. His sheath was so dirty he struggled to urinate. He was 200 pounds underweight. He was judged to be unadoptable, the picture of a Home At Last candidate. Dr. Gary Darling and Aaron Hamon, our farrier, went to work. We provided the ample food and daily care for this critter. He responded as is the nature of his kind by regaining his soundness and becoming a magnificent example of his breed. It took about two years, as his feet were very bad and needed to completed regrow. During that time, he was in shoes with pads-reset every four weeks. Because of his extremely gentle nature, Stuart is in with our upper herd, a quiet bunch. His best friend is Skittles, a little Quarterhorse mare. They spend their days hanging out, eating together, and napping. Life for them is very good. One of first residents was a Kiger named Sweet. If ever a horse got the right name, he sure did. When he got his wings it was a sad day on the sanctuary. Stuart reminds me so much of old Sweet. Our other Kigers are mares, Rosie and Tiger Lily. They are sweet too, but have marish days and that's just what it is. Love Kigers! If you ever have the good fortune to acquire one, I am certain you will too!
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