Additional Comments:
Rides Eng & Western, though is currently ridden english. Jumps over any obstacle (on trails, in the ring, in a field), up to 2' 3". Trail access directly off of the barn property, TJ is very good on trails and rarely spooks. He is ridden at very basic dressage levels (has done Training Test 2) and does OK. TJ has been taken to local 4H shows, 2-phases, Hunter Paces, County 4H shows, State 4H shows, and parades. His main vice is that he is very difficult to catch, otherwise he is a sweet horse. We are working with him on catching, though it will take a while. You will have the option to go to some shows with him in the summer, though keep in mind that he has two other riders so he can't go to a show with each one every weekend. TJ is currently ridden by his 14 yr old owner (intermediate/beginner), 12 yr old leaser (beginner), and 9 yr old leaser (beginner). He can be ridden by a confident beginner. If you are not confident, TJ will figure out that he can get away with anything and take advantage of that. He is at a 4H barn- kids 5-18 ride there. Riders of all ages and levels are welcome. If you and TJ don't work out, you can still join 4H. Check out the club's website at www.woodvilletrailbusters4hclub.org
Price is $63 per month to us, plus $7 for every lesson you take. You get one day per week of free-ride (TJ is "yours" for 24 hours- do what you want with him). There is a barn requirement to take two lessons per month, you must pay $35 to the instructor for each lesson. Lessons are generally on Saturdays.
Email me to request photos or go to http://josiejane31895.tripod.com/TJ/
Disciplines & Attributes:
All Around, Dressage, Drill team, English Pleasure, Equitation, Eventing, Gymkhana, Jumping, Parade, Ridden English, Show Experience, Trail, Trail Riding, Trained, Trail Class Competition, Western Pleasure, Youth, 4H.
TJ has done all of these things at the basic levels. He is not currently ridden Western, but he does know how to neck rein so we think he may have been taught western at some point.
Shipping Notes:
Company / Facility:
Checkerberry Acres Farm - A fun 4H barn for kids ages 5-18. All levels and disciplines are welcome. Trails directly off of property, if you go down the road you can swim in the lake. XC trails, outdoor arena. 4H Horse Club to join - http://www.woodvilletrailbusters4hclub.org/
Most of the horses are shared leases.
Two licensed instructors teach group/private lessons on Saturdays.
