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Sam

  • Adult
  • Male
  • Large
  • horse
  • Standardbred

About Sam

Cedar Rapids, IA

Species & Breed

horse
Standardbred

Physical Traits

Adult
Male
Large
Bay

Behavior

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
Yes
Vaccinated:
Yes
Special Needs:
Yes

Sam’s Compatibility

    This pet has unknown compatibility with kids.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with dogs.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with cats.

    This pet has unknown compatibility with other animals.

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Sam's Story

Meet “Sam” he is a 18-year-old Standardbred gelding, a registered harness racer. Sam stands 15.3 hands. Due to his racing experience he is easily haltered, handled and is comfortable around people. Loads perfectly on to a trailer!<br/><br/>Sam showed some dominance when pastured with another gelding but appeared more submissive when he was pastured with a mare. Sam has an engaging, attentive personality and is a delight to be around. Riding candidate.<br/><br/>He is up to date on vaccines, teeth, sheath, and feet. We pulled a negative Coggins in April 2025 so Sam is ready if new family lives out of state. <br/><br/>Trailers exceptionally well.

Meet “Sam” he is a 18-year-old Standardbred gelding, a registered harness racer. Sam stands 15.3 hands. Due to his racing experience he is easily haltered, handled and is comfortable around people. Loads perfectly on to a trailer!

Sam showed some dominance when pastured with another gelding but appeared more submissive when he was pastured with a mare. Sam has an engaging, attentive personality and is a delight to be around. Riding candidate.

He is up to date on vaccines, teeth, sheath, and feet. We pulled a negative Coggins in April 2025 so Sam is ready if new family lives out of state.

Trailers exceptionally well.

Meet “Sam” he is a 18-year-old Standardbred gelding, a registered harness racer. Sam stands 15.3 hands. Due to his racing experience he is easily haltered, handled and is comfortable around people. Loads perfectly on to a trailer!

Sam showed some dominance when pastured with another gelding but appeared more submissive when he was pastured with a mare. Sam has an engaging, attentive personality and is a delight to be around. Riding candidate.

He is up to date on vaccines, teeth, sheath, and feet. We pulled a negative Coggins in April 2025 so Sam is ready if new family lives out of state.

Trailers exceptionally well.

How To Adopt

Sam was listed as Adoptable by Iowa Equine Rescue & Awareness League
How can I adopt Sam?
Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with Iowa Equine Rescue & Awareness League. They may then ask for more details or an official application prior to an adoption. If you're a match, they'll reach out with next steps and timing.
When can I meet Sam?
If you've submitted an inquiry, Iowa Equine Rescue & Awareness League will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Sam, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.
What if I have more questions about the adoption process?
Just reach out directly to Iowa Equine Rescue & Awareness League, and they'll be happy to help!
Iowa Equine Rescue & Awareness League's Adoption Policy
Fill out an application and email it to ieraladoption@gmail.com. We will need a few days to review before we contact you to set up an appointment to visit our horses. Many times the horse you were interested in is not the one you end up wanting. Many times the horses will select their person.

Sam is from Iowa Equine Rescue & Awareness League

[Cedar Rapids, IA]

Our Mission
That all equines in our state live in a safe, healthy, nurturing environment. During the last decade of service, IERAL’s all-volunteer organization has assisted over one thousand horses in all 99 counties in Iowa.
Please contact organization for hours
Visits by appointment only
Location
PO Box 8726 Cedar Rapids, IA, 52408

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