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ARRIVED December 06
ADOPTABILITY available to adopt
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BREED/AGE 5 yo (7.4.2005 model) registerable paint/paint pony cross mare, 13.3hh

molly learns to lunge.jpg (138668 bytes)  Mollys first ride outdoors
NosyRosy's

LilMissMolly 

(Known as "Molly!")

 

(2 years old left & above; 

2 days old with mom, right)

 

         
Don't miss Molly's training videos, below!
Summary:

"Merlin" was a fantastic youngster we rescued from auction. Sadly, as happens so often at auction, the sellers lied. Instead of a 5-ish gelding, Merlin was a coming 3 year old stud colt who, shortly after arrival, had one testicle drop. Before we could realize he wasn't a gelding and have that little problem resolved, Merlin managed to mate with Rosy, Kelly M's mare that was visiting CWER for training. The result -- darling little miss Molly.

Kelly has been fantastic, and yet again was supportive of CWER. She cared for Rosy all throughout her pregnancy, and cared for mare and foal alike from birth (spring '05) until fall of 2006. Kelly is not an extremely experienced horsewoman and, with 2 small children at home, didn't have the time needed to raise a very bright, inquisitive, eager little youngster like Molly.

CWER has felt responsible for Molly from the moment she was conceived, and we are grateful to Kelly for caring for her and her dam for so long, and refusing to allow CWER to pay for any of their expenses. We are pleased to have Molly with us here at CWER now, and will do our best to continue expanding Molly's manners education, and are thrilled that she is now in riding training. (details below)

REPORT CARD:
Overall Health: A+ Molly is and has always been in exceptional health. She has received top notch medical care since her mom's prenatal care through all of her time here at CWER. She has never been unsound, has grown wonderfully, and is a very easy keeper. Molly did NO work before age 4 that would've been hard on her joints or her mind. She has always been wonderfully cared for, and it shows in her build, her coat, and her playfulness.

Molly has very nice conformation and great feet, just as her father and mother both do.
As of 1/1/10, Molly is 13.3hh and has a broad solid build. Her sire stopped growing late in his 5 year old year and his mother is very much classic quarter horse broad chested build, so it is likely that Molly may continue to grow a small amount or at least become more broad and solid even than she already is, in this her 5th year.
Ground Manners: A Molly leads with ease by just her halter in essentially any situation. Although she can be a little playful, she is always respectful and well mannered when leading. She will easily walk onto, over, and through all sorts of barriers. If she truly doesn't want to go somewhere, she can be argumentative and toss her head, but never refuses anything. We often have beginner volunteers handle molly because, while she is a pocket pony who will ask for attention and treats, she will not push a volunteer or "mug you", and she is always easily managed.

Molly ties wonderfully, and would very likely learn very quickly to be on a tie line or other setup for camping. She never pulls on a tie or strains, except to avoid shots/vaccinations.
Basic Riding: B+ As of 11/15/09, Molly has exactly 2 rides -- SEE HER RIDING VIDEOS!! She is currently standing calmly to be mounted, walking easily going to her left, halting reasonably well, and standing calmly to dismount.

Jan 2010 update -- Molly has about 20 rides now, and has made REALLY nice progress.  She is eager and willing, forward and energetic. She has great balance and is doing really well. She has ridden outside twice, but winter weather has prohibited additional rides outside. As weather improves, we'll get more working time outdoors.

March 2010 update: Molly has been riding for 3 months now, as time and weather allow, and she is cantering VERY comfortably indoors, and cantering a bit more excitedly outdoors. When excited, she more bounds like a deer rather than canters smoothly, until she relaxes and settles into her motion. Molly is a bright girl, and playful, and is just a blast to ride. She truly feeds upon positive praise, and as she has figured out that positive behaviors gain her positive praise, she has really settled down to be fun. She is still playful, and will still test a rider, especially one who hasn't ridden her previously, but is really happy to gain positive praise and attention.

July 2010 update: Molly spent about 90 days with a great horse family this summer. Molly did extensive trail riding during this time, and has settled into a managable, well mannered pony who remains fun to ride. She is less playful and less likely to test her rider. She is a sweet, gorgeous girl, who needs a human of her own.
Ideal Career: Molly will almost certainly be ideal as a one-person or closeknit family horse in a working career that allows her to use her quick brain. Molly would likely do very well at competitive trail or mounted orienteering, working cattle, jumping and/or showing in a variety of disciplines, or trail riding in varied and interesting terrain. Molly will almost certainly not settle in to be a lower level lesson pony, or only a beginner/child's pony. We believe Molly's ideal situation would be with a small group of people or a single person with whom she bonds, who keep her challenged and show her lots of love and affection. Given that chance to bond, Molly will almost certainly excel as she so enjoys connecting with someone, earning honest praise, and exploring new things that cause her to THINK.
Stall Manners: B Unfortunately, Molly cribs. Otherwise, she has very good stall manners -- she will remain stalled alone for long periods of time without causing any other concerns except cribbing (and does not crib with a properly fitted collar). She leads easily, and will walk herself into a stall. She waits at the door to be lead out and always comes forward without hesitation. She is easily groomed while in her stall and enjoys the attention.
Trailering Skills: A Molly loads herself onto the trailer on most occasions, and travels like an old pro!
Companion/Pasture Manners: A Molly loves to play with the other horses in the pasture. She doesn't care for the politics of 'rank' and so is fairly low on the pecking order. She prefers to do her own thing in the pasture much of the time, and to play with her fellow younger horses than be a part of the grownup horse's 'games' for who is in charge.
Managability for Medical/Routine Care: B- Molly still strongly dislikes needles and behaves poorly for shots. She is now managable for this process, but still not pleasant.
Molly has had a humane nose twitch used, and recognizes it. As long as you are patient and don't create a power struggle with her, she will allow herself to be twitched, and will behave for shots or other needed vet care. If you get impatient or fight with her, she will fight for all she is worth in response, and a good outcome is extremely unlikely.
Otherwise she is easily handled.
She had dental work spring of 09 and her teeth were in excellent condition, with minimal work needed.
She is exceptionally good about handling her feet, and we use her to teach new volunteers how to lift and pick hooves. She is equally well behaved for the farrier.

History:  

 

Molly's father, Merlin, is an exceptionally bright, handsome pony cross. While the last thing we wanted to have happen was to have another foal brought into this world, we were lucky that this accident turned out well, and this was a good mating which has produced a conformationally correct, extremely bright and absolutely beautiful little paint filly. We will do our very best to keep her life on the right track and find her an outstanding future.

We believe Molly could be registered, but will gladly help any adopter look into this area, if desired. Her dam was registered, and we have photos proving her sire's paint markings, so we believe it is possible, but have not researched the requirements to do so.

Molly trained at CWER when she was weaned and again in spring of 06 for basic ground manners. She ties well, is exceptionally good with her feet, and loads well on the trailer. Molly, like her father, is VERY bright, and learns quickly -- whether you want her to or not! She quickly learns new skills, but also bad habits if allowed to get away with them for any length of time.

March 2007: Molly is doing wonderfully. She has very nice ground manners...leads like a lady, ties perfectly, is good for deworming, for the vet, for the farrier. She is good about being blanketed and loves to be groomed. She is a bit of a ham for attention and a mooch for treats, but is a joy to be around and is blossoming into a beautiful young lady. Like her father, Molly is maturing late, and currently is 2" taller at the hip than the shoulder! We will not begin any riding training until our vet confirms her conformation is stable and ready. That will likely be fall 2008.
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September 2007 update: What a blossoming beauty this is! Molly is so adorable. She's a VERY bright little girl, and is always thinking. She now loads herself onto the trailer, stands nicely for fly spray / grooming, to have her feet cleaned and is reasonable for farrier work. She is doing much better with needles (she was terrified of them previously). She waits her turn at the pasture gate, and doesn't rush at any time whether lead by halter or leadrope. She loves to play in the pasture with her friends -- Sioux, Lil D and Sandy -- and to tease the bigger horses when she's in a playful mood. Molly will not be ready to begin riding training until at least fall 2008, based upon her growth plates. We expect her to be a brilliant intermediate and above riding horse and a pure joy under saddle, once she is physically ready.
molly learns to lunge.jpg (138668 bytes) Oct 2007 Update: Molly has begun just some basic ground school toward learning to ride in the future. She was surprisingly willing to accept a saddle pad, saddle, then girth, and seemed excited for the extra attention and the chance to play with people. We've started lunging both directions, saddled, and Molly is very rapidly learning what is being asked of her.

Molly remains a strong personality and, like her father, is VERY bright and learns quickly -- both good and bad. We don't anticipate Molly ever being a beginner's pony; however, she loves people and attention, and we believe would make a fantastic one-person horse. She looks for a partner, for someone to pay attention only to her and we believe that this type of relationship would be ideal.
Molly available to adopt. Fall 2009 update: Molly went on a trial with a college student, but the two were not a good fit. Molly really needs an experienced rider with some training skills as her long term partner, to keep her education moving forward and keep that incredibly sharp mind progressing in the right directions.
YAHOO!!
FIRST RIDE VIDEOS HERE!!!		 November 2009: Molly has been actively progressing in her pre-riding training over the last few weeks. She is ground driving VERY well. This brief ground driving video clip isn't very high quality -- our apologies -- but as maybe 10th ground driving session ever, you can get a good idea at just how well she is understanding the reins, including figure 8s, halts, even backing, and working on and off the rail with little difficulty.

ALSO just uploaded on youtube -- MOLLY's FIRST RIDE!!!!! This brilliant little girl truly succeeded in this first ride. Please visit our youtube page to enjoy this shortened clip of a very successful 30 minute session in our indoor round pen on 11/10/09. Congrats Molly and a HUGE thanks to our two volunteers, Becky and Heather, who made it happen!!

Enjoy Molly's 2nd ride ever! This is the smartest horse or pony we've EVER known, and she is doing FANTASTIC in her riding training! Enjoy the video.
March 2010 update: Molly is such fun to ride. She has fairly good forward energy, and is now cantering with ease indoors, and excited but willing to canter outdoors. She still likes to test her rider, especially the first time with a new rider, but she has figured out positive behavior gets the much desired positive praise, and has really settled into that. She loves attention, and if you make a fuss over her, she responds by giving you her very best. If she makes a mistake and a rider scolds her, then remains firm or angry with her, she gets confused and angry in return. If she is given the chance to learn from a mistake or misbehaving, then is shown that you still like her and trust her, she learns instantly and moves forward happily.
A spring retreat Molly went home this spring with a family -- mom and grandma are very capable horsewomen and worked great with Molly. The granddaughter is timid around horses, and everyone had hoped that, gradually, she would get comfortable with Molly and would learn the skills to build her confidence further. Sadly, it didn't work out that way. The girl withdrew farther from the horses, and said she has no interest in riding. So, her family has returned Molly to CWER where she can find a new family to dote on her and help her explore new challenges.
July 2010 Molly is fit, healthy, happy, and VERY ready for her own human. Her manners under saddle came a long way this spring, and she is now a comfortable ride for an intermediate rider with good confidence. We still do not believe the best fit for Molly is as a child's pony, but would love to find her an early teen rider who has several years' experience on through to a smaller adult rider who will enjoy her and dote on her, and share her love of exploring the world and new things.
Adoption Fees Molly's adoption fee is set at $800. Molly has received well over $1,000 worth of professional training in her time here at CWER, and then had additional outside experience with a very skilled former competitive rider this past spring. Molly is at a perfect age, is a fantastic size, and overall is a great bargain at our set adoption fee. Payment terms may be considered. Her adoption fee may be adjusted at any time as her training and experiences here are expanded and continued.
Sponsorship: Molly had a sponsor for about a year, but they are no longer able to help. Molly then got a new feed sponsor starting in January 2010 until May 2010 (thanks John/Cara!), but again needs a sponsor now that she has returned home;
a medical sponsor would cover her various medical bills as they arise.