Cheif – Companion Gelding

Bay Quarterhorse Gelding

Date Arrived – 7th August 2021

Age: 10yrs

Height: approx 15”1

Ridable: No

Hendra Vaccination Due Date: NA

T&S Vaccination Due Date: 1st June 2026

Dental Float/Check Due Date: 1st June 2026

Microchip Number: NA

Special Needs: Chief is an absolute gentleman in all his handling and thrives on human connection. Chief does has behavioural issues under saddle due to a past back injury and is not suitable for riding. He would thrive in a liberty-focused or companion-only home where he can enjoy human company and be the love bug he is!

Adoption Fee: $250 this is to help cover the many costs associated with rehabilitating our horses

Chief is a total sweetheart, affectionate, loving and eager to bond. He’s the kind of horse who once he knows you’re his safe human, he will follow you around the paddock, come over for a cuddle and melt into every scratch and pat. He’s an intelligent boy and would love to get out and about for walks and adventures and continue to develop his liberty work. He has had lots of floating and been taken on lots of adventures in his previous home.

We have had radiographs of Chief’s spine done which didn’t really show anything definitive, however, we can see from his body work sessions that his back is uncomfortable and in his previous home he would often buck when being mounted or dismounted which is a very common behaviour associated with wither and back pain.

Due to this we want to rehome him as a companion only, Chief has so much to offer on the ground, he is wonderful out in the paddock with the other horses and I would often catch him playing bitey face and other horsey games with the others, especially the minis!

He’s a true companion horse, easy to handle in every way, and ready to give his heart to someone who values his presence over performance.

Preference will be given to applicants who live close by so Chief wouldn’t have to travel a long distance, however, we can adopt interstate for the right home. Transport can also be arranged through Elysian Fields Sanctuary if required.

If you think you can offer Chief the perfect forever home, please complete an application, we would love to hear from you!

Please note: Some people have experienced an error with the form not being sent when clicking “submit” if this happens to you please email me at kate@elysianfieldssanctuary.com.au so I can double check it has been received.