14 Yr Old Gelding
Description
Located near Elrose, SK.
Phoenix is a 14 year old unregistered Appendix gelding standing at approximately 16 hands. I have owned him since he was 3, and found myself unable to give him the time he deserves. He will only be going to an approved home as I am in no rush to sell.
Phoenix has all the fundamentals go in the direction of being a good ranch horse, provided he gets more confidence building and exposure to cattle and movement to go into low level dressage or western dressage.
Broke walk trot canter, he has a solid understanding of body control both on the ground and under saddle (leg, forequarter, and hindquarter yields) and has carried this knowledge regardless of what tack he is in or bareback. He is a quick learner and active thinker with his person, and with consistency and a confident handler he would be an excellent partner.
Phoenix has comfortably been ridden out alone or in a group by intermediate and experienced riders and has also been ridden and handled by beginners with supervision. No buck, bolt, or bite! He lines himself up to the mounting block/fence/whatever you’re on for an easy mounting experience and has even been ridden with only a neck rope in a controlled setting when he’s been in consistent work.
He is good for all maintenance, deworming, bodywork and trimming. He has always been kept in a mixed herd and does best living outside year-round. Phoenix has been exposed to a variety of different equipment and small farm animals that we have at our acreage (dogs, cats, ducks & chickens) as well as wildlife.
Phoenix does require some schooling to bring him up to date as I have used him infrequently within the last few years. At present, he can be impatient being tied or stalled and sometimes walks off after the rider mounts, which is easily corrected. With consistent work these behaviors do lessen. He also does not love being sweaty and loves to roll- a behavior which has been easy to correct on long summer rides.
Phoenix is a special horse who has a good amount of work ethic that would best with a confident and experienced handler who can build his confidence (should they want to work livestock) and really allow him the consistency he needs to shine. If you're interested in giving Phoenix a great home, please message me and tell me a little bit about yourself and feel free to ask me any questions! I will be 100% honest to make sure he ends up in the perfect home!
- Ad Type: Offering
pets | horses, ponies for rehoming
2024-04-11