Johnnie is a 23-year-old Polish Arab with a tragic past. He is one
of the most severely abused horses the Foundation has ever dealt with. His previous owner beat him almost to death, and when
we got him, he was vicious, unfriendly, and severely headshy. It took
four years before he realized he wasn't going to be hurt again. Once he got past that, he became a school horse, and, because of his energy and agility, was used as a beginning jumping horse for a time.
Having passed his prime, he is now rarely used for jumping, though he's still an
excellent riding horse and useable at all experience levels. He has mellowed out quite a bit but is still easily frightened.
Had he not been abused early in his life, he would have been a fine show horse due to his handsome and flashy looks and athletic
ability. Johnnie was also recently diagnosed with Cushings, a disease similar to diabetes, and is being treated for it accordingly.
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