4yr Blue Roan Gelding, Athletic & Freshly Started

Skills / Disciplines

All Around, Athletic, Barrel, Barrel Racing, Drill Team, Endurance, Flashy, Gymkhana, Playday, Pole, Ranch, Ranch Versatility, Ranch Work, Ridden Western, Started Under Saddle, Trail, Trail Class Competition, Western Riding, Working Cow, Working Cattle, Working

Additional Comments

"Gideon"
4 yo AQHA blue roan gelding
BRs Frosted Hancock
15 hands and a head turner, for sure!
Extreme color changes with the seasons and cool markings.

Been at our place since he was 3 weeks old.
Started slow and right, not pushed hard.
In hand and ground work mostly up to this year.
Just now putting the miles on him.
In hand obstacle clinics as a yearling.
Lead line playdays as 2-3 year old.... (read more)
Ponying and trail rides since 6 months old.
Camps in pens, tied to trailer, on picket line.

Exposed to:
Various obstacles (loves teeter bridge)
Creeks and rivers
Jumps and logs
Cows
Tractors and UTVs
Dogs
Kids and chaos
Arenas and barrelpole patterns
Bikes

Smooth mover in all gaits, comfortable to ride.
5-15 mile Intro rides at endurance rides.
60 days with professional trainer this past spring.

Trailers great - loads and unloads.
Hauled to Michigan, Iowa, Missouri, and Illinois (with more planned until he sells).

Naturally athletic, shows endurance potential/he has stamina.
Vet in heart rate 40bpm, eats and drinks on trail.
Grows super thick mane and tail (tail currently a bit thin after coming back from the trainer).
Mid-pack in the herd.
Does nip at other horses.
Not a kicker, but he can be mouthy if you aren't paying attention.

Regular care and maintenance:
Dental (annual)
Chiropractic (just for maintance)
Hoof trims (hard, black feet)
Vaccines (annual and UTD Coggins)
Never shod, wears hoof boots when needed.
Maintains weight well, not an "easy" or "hard" keeper.
Straight, clean legs with no issues.

Current daily diet:
1 quart TimothyAlfalfa pellets
1 cup Omega E
1 cup KIS Trace mineral (low selenium)
2 tbsp loose salt
Pasture 247
Free choice Bermuda hay during wintersspring

Reason for selling:
We just don't "click" and he needs more than my 11 year old daughter is capable of. We were hoping he'd be a "born broke" personality but he's more mischievous and honestly he's incredibly smart.

Pre purchase exam at buyer's expense
Located in Northwest Arkansas