9 y/o sorrel QH/X gelding - Vaquero/Working Equitation Project
Description
14.2 9y/o QH/X gelding "CHIEF" to be sold into capable and loving hands.
Chief is currently running in a commercial herd of 29 and we are unfortunately unable to give him the time and dedication he deserves.
He was gelded late and prior to that used in a breeding program (hence the fancy shape) but is very well behaved, if not somewhat wary around people. Due to changes in business, he has not been ridden in a little over a year. Before that, he was mainly a wrangler horse. He rides nicely if you can handle his energy and personality which is best suited to a confident and well-seasoned rider.
Chief went through a time of being handled rather harshly which is why he can be suspicious of humans at times. Despite all this, we have never seen him kick, strike or bite a person which speaks for his character. We believe that with patience and loving firmness, Chief could make an amazing working horse for an experienced rider, be it riding the range, working equitation or other pursuits that put both his body and mind to work.
Someone having previous experience with studs following a gentle but structured approach could find a diamond in the rough with this one.
Due to being gelded late, he can be dominant in a herd setting so should either be kept within large enough area with other horses and/or horses that aren't very submissive. In our large herd, he can order some of them around but never got into big fights.
Easy keeper.
Good with his feet. UTD on farrier, vaccines and dewormer.
Can arrange for transport on Vancouver Island, including ports ON Vancouver Island.
Not desperate to sell - if he doesn't find the right home, we will keep him over winter as a project.
***TO CAPABLE/APPROVED HOME ONLY***
***NOT SUITABLE FOR NOVICE/TIMID RIDERS***
- Ad Type: Offering
pets | horses, ponies for rehoming
2021-04-15