Pocket (Adopted)

Pocket is a 2024 miniature gelding who came to us from a January 2025 Carlton County case in which we assisted an owner to surrender horses after multiple fines for loose livestock and inability to provide secure fencing. He was a stud colt at intake and has now been gelded and had the rest of his intake veterinary work. He is in a great foster home and we want to thank Patti for sending us a great “Pocket Guide” containing everything a potential adopter would need to know about him:

– He can be reliably caught, but still with a gentle approach.
– After a quick initial objection, he then realizes that ear scritches feel good and he’ll lean in.
– He has never turned to kick. He has not kicked in place.
– Pocket is willing and able to jump a 3.5′ fence, without a running start.
– He loves Strategy feed and paws at the ground when eating. He does not like apples.
– He enjoys chewing trees.
– He’s good with a hay net.
– Pocket allows handling and touching his front legs, squeezing even.
– He allows grooming his back legs (but we haven’t gotten to handling those, yet.)
– He doesn’t mind the radio and he’s curious about the barn cats.
– He is currently not nose-to-nose with a herd, but he doesn’t pace or express distress at that. They can see each other.
– Pocket likes to smell grooming tools before use. He really enjoys the comb, even on his left side which was originally off limits.
– He loves to play! Gloves, hats, balls, anything! He especially enjoys the ball hay feeders.
– He will always come over for nose kisses and forehead rubs, if you’re outside his stall.
– If something displeases him, he will occasionally attempt to bite. He’s not aggressive about it and he hasn’t been successful, but make sure his head is straight or turned away.
– Pocket has an outside area and spends all day in the sunshine and fresh air. He is confined to a stall overnight and displays no objection.
– He poops in one spot in the stall! He’ll even go in from outside to poop in that spot!
– He will jump and flee, if surprised, so it’s best to talk and let him know you’re coming by. It’s much improved since his arrival!
– He’d love to be with the herd with lots of space, but would be difficult to catch in that case.
– Pocket may occasionally resist being caught, but once on the lead is agreeable.
– He is bright eyed and coming along!