Hello, My Name is Apollo. (ADOPTED February 2021)
Hello, my name is Apollo, and I’m a 10 year-old Suffolk Punch gelding, a rare draft breed. I was rescued along with Fancy, a 17 year-old Belgian mare. I came to Autumn Ridge because my owner was no longer able to provide for us due to circumstances that happen in life. Like the Olympian Sun God, Apollo, I too am a shining beacon of love and hope on the farm. I’m very gentle and loving and would love a retirement home where Fancy and I can graze, groom each other, and be loved.
Apollo (ADOPTED!)
Age: 10
Height: 17hh
Breed:
Suffolk Punch
Health & Care: Chronic lameness on his right hind
Hooves: No issues. Stands for farrier.
Suitable For: Available to adopt as a companion only, preferably with his bonded mare, Fancy.
Enjoys: Being with his best friend on earth, Fancy
Working On: Becoming more confident
Fun Fact: Suffolks were developed in Norfolk and Suffolk in the east of England, a relatively isolated area. The local farmers developed the Suffolk Punch for farm work, for which they needed a horse with power, stamina, health, longevity, and docility, and they bred the Suffolk to comply with these needs. Despite efforts to revive the Suffolk, fewer than 80 mares are left in the UK today and only 300 worldwide.
Apollo’s Angels
We are thankful that Apollo was blessed with some monthly sponsors who helped offset the cost of his care.
Joanna P.
Martha W.
