Volunteer Bonnie spent time grooming HotRod on Saturday.  Once he has his halter on he is quite cooperative.  You just need to spend time catching him.  He is getting much better about this even though in the picture below he seems to be giving the photographer the "Stink Eye"!  HA!

Huge THANKS to Kristy & Bonnie for making the long trip to bring HotRod to TIER. 

HotRod's diet has been alfalfa and his chubby little body shows it!  We will be transitioning him to Orchard hay.  He is FAT and I am surprised that he has not foundered yet.  Feet are long.  Back feet are are almost slipper foot, but the toes have not turned up yet.  Farrier is scheduled.

According to the owners he was ridden years ago by his previous owner's son and when the boy outgrew him, they needed to place him.  He was not handled a lot at his new owner's home as he was basically a pet and needs to be re-socialized.  Thankfully, so far, he does not demonstrate "demon pony" behavior.