16 hands. He last worked on 6/15/25 and retired with a slab fracture, right knee, that occurred on 7/7/25. He did have surgery and does have a screw in the knee. He is finishing up round pen turnout and will be ready for full turnout and light riding on 11/2/25.
Lucky is the eye candy of the barn, and no one walks by him without giving him a pat and telling him just how handsome he is! This hasn’t gone to his head, however, as he is a relaxed and gentle guy.
Lucky is doing very well in his return to riding – sound, cooperative, and a quick learner. His rider says he’s “a gem.” Lucky will benefit from a slow restart involving a month of walk/trot work in big loops (no circles) before moving along to circles and canter work. If moving well in spring ’26, he can begin low jumping.
Lucky enjoys attention and will lower his head for kisses and scratches. He is a good friend in the pasture, enjoying turnout with other quiet or mildly playful geldings. He is polite for the farrier and vet.
With a slow restart and vet guidance, Lucky should be suitable for any non-racing discipline.
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS EVENT: All horses will be half off the listed adoption fee if adopted and picked up by 12/15/25. Limited use horses and companions will have a waived fee for qualified and responsible homes that can commit to a lifetime home or will return the horse to Second Stride if no longer able to keep the horse and can’t find an appropriate home.
Please submit an Adoption Application with your inquiries.
Approved Application is required to see a horse.
