Stocky Sweet Mare

Skills / Disciplines

Halter, Trail, Trail Riding, Western Riding

Additional Comments

!!!Sweet Project Horse!!!
Roxie is in need of a home to finish her training and the price is reflective. She has been in my care for 5 years. She is slow to process new obstacles due to lack of confidence.

Mix small draft cross, DNA results to share. 20 yro. 14 hands. Red sorrel. Short coat and mane with long tail. Comes with winter blanket because of her short back and thick shoulders was hard to find fit.
Roxie has 5 years of trail experience in group setting or out alone on the trail, front country, and packed twice in back country.... (read more) On the ground she is respectful, no bit, nip or buck.

Skills include:
2022 John Wayne Trail 230 mile finisher.
Highline
Hobble
Carry packs: saddle panners, H pack, rear large saddle bags.
Easy keeper
Pony behind a solid lead horse like a dream.
Ties, brushes – will bath but not happy about water on her neck or chest.
Loads when not rushed.
Powers up hills.
Walk / Trot with ease: Canter takes encouragement.
Log and water crossings including deep rivers.
Cross over low trail bridges with ease.
Good with dogs and steers.
New revolution for an interest in kids, we don’t have any so didn’t know this until last year.
Middle to rear of group ride is best fit.
Steady eddy with one speed.
Stands for farrier. Usually, shoe all 4 but has hard feet for barefoot dirt riding.
Respectful in the pasture and very friendly.
Direct reins and yields to leg pressure.
Annual clinics with success: walk on tarp, trash pit, walk on mattress, water box, poles, cones, curtains.

Sticking points:
She lacks confidence and will stick with a stop or backing.
Not a lead horse.
Not a beginner horse.
High bridges or metal bridge decks are difficult to ride.

Newly crossed teeter totter and balance beam after years of practice & not proficient.

Needs dry lot in spring.

Clinic trouble spots: smoke machines, windmills, noodle brushes, rope gates, fans, noise machines, bubbles.
Needs more exposure to trains and air horns.

Possible good fit for IMTCA trail course or similar controlled environment or a pony club. Needs a confident rider and not a beginner horse. She is willing to learn.

One week of time with trainer for Winter refreshing completed March 12th. Trainer welcomes new client to finish training.

UTD on shots. Will be trimmed soon. Teeth done two years ago.
Includes well fitted winter blanket.
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