Skills / Disciplines

All Around, Athletic, English Pleasure, Gymkhana, Jumper, Jumping, Kid Safe, Lesson, Ridden Western, Show Experience, Trail, Trail Riding, Trained, Working Cow, Youth

Additional Comments

Meet Gracie! super sweet grade quarter horse mare, just under 14.3 hands. 16 years YOUNG, she acts younger, still got lots of life and energy left in her!
Pros:
-Has done just about everything! Western, english, barrel racing, jumping, gaming, cross country, basic trick riding, cattle herding, bareback jumping, etc.
-Very forward mover, willing worker
-100% sound, no maintenance, super easy keeper
-kid + beginner safe.... (read more) Given lesson to first time riders on Gracie.
-Not mare-ish
-Jumped up to 2’9’
-Great feet, currently barefoot, although I have had her shod in the past simply because I was riding on the roads a lot.
Cons:
-Has equine Thyroid Adenoma, which is a non-cancerous growth on her thyroid. The only known affect it has on her is a higher heart rate than normal. Vet said otherwise she’s in great shape, and is good to go.
-Not 100% bombproof, scared of plastic, as she had a bad experience with it (got caught on her legs) gets nervous around heavy traffic, loud trucks, etc. nothing unmanageable or dangerous.
-Needs a confident rider as she can get nervy in new situations, and can get a little too forward, so she often needs reminders to take it easy. A good, slow warmup with lots of stopping usually does the job.
Overall, she’s a great horse, and I’d recommend her for an advanced beginner—maybe that kid that grew out of ponies and needs a step up. I could see her being a great lesson horse, or simply a trail horse for pleasure riding! 2300 or best offer for this gem.