Companion Horse for Free Lease in Cobble Hill, British Columbia

Can you find it in your heart to help this guy out? Companion Horse for Long-term Free Lease. Not rideable -companion only.
Sweet, willing, in-your-pocket type Cremello QH gelding. He 17 years old, 15hh. I have had him since he was a yearling, and he has always lived on my property with me, so re-homing him is the very hardest thing I have ever had to do...
Ace loves other horses, kids, dogs, chickens, etc. Very gentle. Currently by himself and needs a buddy (or buddies!). Trained with natural methods and very respectful and responsive. Would make a great "Medicine Horse" as he is sensitive and reflective. He is still young at heart and can be a bit of a goofball! Comes with all his stuff.
Looking carefully for an approved home between Victoria and Parksville who can work with/understand his low-sugar needs. I want to be completely upfront with prospective homes as to what he needs and what they can expect. He can not be put on ANY grass, and requires a low sugar hay (I still have enough to get him through Summer). Ideally a home where he is with another low-sugar horse that they can be kept/fed together (otherwise separated for feedings if they are on different hays). He has chronic laminitis and requires regular monthly hoof care -which I will continue to cover financially. I can supply references from professionals that have worked with him as to his wonderful personality :)
I would love to meet with any interested parties and see if we can find this sweetheart a good match! He is a free lease as I will maintain ownership and therefore help financially where I can. We are leaving the country for an extended time, and need him to be placed by August 1st.
Contact me and tell me a bit about you and we can set up a time to meet him and discuss further.