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I AM TAKEN
2020 APHC Gelding • 16.2hh
By Taken × Out of Maid By Time
If you’re looking for a horse that blends a proven show record, exceptional bloodlines, and an easy going disposition, you’ll want to meet this guy, I am Taken, Aka “Red”. Standing 16.2 hands, this handsome 6 year old gelding has already built an impressive resume. As a 3 year old, he was recognized among the best in the nation, earning a Bronze Medallion in Three Year Old Geldings, Year End Top Ten honors, Territory High Point Three Year Old Gelding, and multiple ROM.... (read more) He was #1 three year-old halter horse in the nation and has continued to prove his versatility, accumulating 276 APHC National Points along with World Show points across halter, ranch conformation, ranch riding, ranch rail pleasure, ranch trail, trail, horsemanship, HUS, and more.
What truly sets him apart is his mind. This is the kind of horse that makes people comfortable. He has a quiet, willing disposition and enough training to suit a wide range of riders. He rides one handed with a wonderful light neck rein, picks up his leads, has a change, side passes, opens and closes gates, moves beautifully off leg and seat, turns on the forehand and haunches, backs easily, and has an excellent stop. He is just as confident out on the trail as he is in the arena. Crossing mud, bridges, ravines, ditches, rocks, and rivers without hesitation. He will happily hack out alone or in a group and stays confident and relaxed either way. He stays light, soft, and responsive in a simple snaffle while staying forgiving, honest, and uncomplicated
On the ground, he’s equally enjoyable to be around. He stands quietly for grooming, bathing, tacking, mounting, and the farrier. He catches you in the pasture, is easy to handle, and gets along well in a mixed herd. He is the same honest horse day after day, whether he’s being ridden regularly or enjoying time off.
His pedigree is stacked with some of the most respected names in the AQHA performance world. Sired by Taken, he traces directly to the legendary Invitation Only, one of the most influential Western Pleasure and all around sires in AQHA history. His pedigree also includes horses such as Barpassers Image, The Pleasure Chip, Zippo Pine Bar, Scotch Bar Time, and The Marshall, combining generations of trainability, athleticism, correctness, and proven success. These bloodlines are widely respected for producing horses with exceptional minds and versatility both in and out of the show ring and Red is a clear example of that quality.
Whether you’re looking for a competitive ranch horse, a quality all around partner, a dependable trail horse, or simply a horse with a proven record and exceptional foundation, Red offers a rare combination of talent, pedigree, disposition, and accomplishment.
