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Wow thats something you dont see every day.
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Just curious, how are their personalities?

Thanks for sharing that.
 
I love him!! How neat! Tell your son, Great Job!! I need one here like that for my field trips! That would make my pasture of Misfits (clyde/belgian, mini, mini donks and llama) a true group of misfits! tee hee. Thanks for sharing
 
Wow, I am very impressed by Jared and Kenya! You have every right to be one proud parent!
 
Thanks everyone! Jared is pretty amazing with the horses in general. Kenya is way different than a horse to work with, more like a mule, but not exactly that either. And with him, it's all about the treats - there is no "I want to do what you want" : )

He also takes a lot of time for him to decide to work for you - Jared he will do all tricks for, Jared's girlfriend can do some tricks and ride him, but my husband and I are just "feed and pet" people - we can feed him, pet him, and move him from pen to pen, that's as far as he'll let us go!

He's also broke to drive, but he maintains that wild unpredictability, so he doesn't drive anywhere off the farm, and doesn't get ridden in parades or anything, because even though he's small (11.1 hands) he's really pretty powerful. Usually when Jared does shows he puts up an arena to work in using portable panels - in this case he gave the show to a friend of mine's home daycare, and it was at his own home, so he didn't put the panels up. The good thing is he's not aggressive at all - so even if he would "get away" from the handler, he'll just walk away from people, stop and eat.

He's a lot of fun - but definately not for anyone who's not an expert at handling horses!
 
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Very impressive! That takes talent and it's obvious your son is quit the horseman!

I've never been up close with a zebra but there is a farm here in town that has two (Sketcher's shoes heir) and my farrier does their hooves (he also have minis, riding horses of various breeds and some wierd native african sheep and other stuff) and he says it's nothing like working with a horse or mule. Very independent minded and they have NO interest in pleasing people. At least not the ones this guy has. I believe he actually told the guy he's not going to do their feet much longer if the guy doesn't get them some training to make their easier/safer to work with.

Very interesting. Thanks for posting!!
 
Even an expert horse person isnt necessarly a good fit for a zebra. Is he gelded?

If you start one as a foal, bottle feed it they are pretty trainable. I however would never trust one to ride or drive. I have seen them calm as can be, freak out and be gone in seconds.
 
Yes, he's a gelding, which I think makes a big difference. It's definately not like having a horse. But I don't know that I could say never trust one to ride or drive - I have seen well trained horses be calm then freak out and be gone too. I don't think there are many that could do what Kenya does - it's all in knowing the animal - same as a horse.
 
Yes, he's a gelding, which I think makes a big difference. It's definately not like having a horse. But I don't know that I could say never trust one to ride or drive - I have seen well trained horses be calm then freak out and be gone too. I don't think there are many that could do what Kenya does - it's all in knowing the animal - same as a horse.

My aunt had a mare that she could do anything with. She was good with everybody but a bit more protective of her. She was even asked to sell her for the movie Raceing Strips but she refused.

I still would have never trusted her to ride or drive. Neat animal and I have been around them since a very small child, there nothing like a horse, their still a wild animal.

the fact that he is a gelding does help.
 
I got my high speed installed today, so finally was able to see the video in the link. How cool is that? Thank you for sharing, its just amazing.
 
Very impressive. I know that Zebras are very difficult.
 

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