Bio: I purchased Morgan 3 years ago, planning to do lower-level eventing (jumping and dressage); however, approximately 6 months into our partnership, he started showing intermittent lameness. He was eventually diagnosed with bilateral suspensory desmitis. Based on this diagnosis, it was recommended that he not jump anymore, regardless of rehab outcome. I have diligently rehabbed him; however, after working with vets and following their rehab plan over the past two years, he is still not fully sound. At this point, it does not seem to be coming from his suspensory ligaments; however, we have been unable to pinpoint what seems to be bothering him. His options would be to either retire him to a home with lighter and easier riding expectations or extensive workups and more rehab, which may or may not help determine the cause of his discomfort or resolve it. Along the way we have done some joint injections with limited improvement (hocks, right stifle and SI joints), as well as Adequan injections and joint supplement. The SI joint injections seemed to make the most difference, so it may be advisable to continue on an as needed basis. It has also been recommended that he start Equioxx. During most of his rehab, he has been ridden; however it has been controlled and limited to walk and some trot. Other than that, he is an easy keeper. His ideal home would be with someone experienced, confident and calm with horses. He has a ton of personality and does best with someone who can set and enforce expectations. He can get nervous if he’s unclear of what’s being asked, and will look for or make up excuses (e.g., I'm not so sure about that pole, I’m not sure I can move my body that way, let me do something else instead), so he needs someone who tolerates that easily and can redirect (unfortunately, I just get nervous). He loves being around other horses and tends to be toward the top of the pecking order (especially with food). He doesn’t bully or pick on other horses, but does stand his ground. He has been in a variety of living situations since I’ve had him: shed with run, stall with run, stall with daily turn-out, and pasture with 3 buddies (mixed and all gelding herd). He has done well in all living situations, but he definitely prefers living in the pasture with his herd. Vices: He is impatient. He can paw in the crossties for attention or might kick at the stall when it’s his turn to go out, or if his person is standing in front of his stall and ignoring him. Although not a vice, he does take some time to settle into new situations. He is very observant, not naturally confident and can spook at something new, but with a confident human and time to process, he does well. The one exception we have found, he is legitimately afraid of motorcycles.