02/01/2024
Toby
This sweet and affectionate boy is looking for a new home through no fault of his own.
Toby, is a stocky 15.1hh 12 y/o Quarter Horse Gelding. He is barefoot (stands nicely for the farrier but sometimes just needs company to talk to him), UTD on farrier, dental (needs sedation) and all vaccinations. He is an easy keeper and does not require any maintenance.
Toby came to us in 2020 from a home where his lifelong companion had died, and he was severely depressed with separation issues. We sent him for 3 months of professional training, where he was restarted and was able to regain his ground manners and confidence. He was used intermittently in our beginner/advanced beginner lesson program, where he was calm, quiet, and obedient, but just didn’t seem happy with that job. We realized that being a lesson horse is not for him, as he really needs one person to love him and be his human. He has the silliest personality and loves to stand and snuggle. He LOVES everything water related and will happily stand under a hose on a hot day (turning around occasionally to get the spots you missed) or play in a creek.
Toby’s Strengths:
Toby is amazing on trails and a saint in the arena. He loves to slowly jog around and occasionally go over a few poles. He crosses water, goes over bridges, goes up and down steep ledges, and is honest to a fault. You can leave him weeks without being ridden and he is the same horse every time. He stops on a dime, backs up and can be ridden English, western, or ba****ck. He is small enough for a child, but also stocky enough that he is an appropriate size for an adult (think “child/parent horse”). He can also be led on a lead-line with a child.
Toby’s Weaknesses:
Toby was bred to be very stocky, so his left front leg got caught in his dam’s womb; causing him to be permanently toed in. He is 100% sound and never has taken a wrong step, but it is recommended that he should not canter/lope under saddle because it may be unsafe for the rider (possible tripping issue). He can however, canter and gallop with absolutely no issues.
Toby’s Ideal Partner:
Toby would be best with a confident advanced beginner, or beginner who is working with a trainer. He never tries anything naughty; he just needs to be guided in the right direction and can have a mind of his own if he senses that you aren’t confident. He is perfect for a rider who wants to do trail riding, obstacles, hacking around, groundwork, or even just as a companion horse. He must go to a home with at least one other horse. He tends to be a “middle of the herd” kind of guy but would do better with geldings as he tends to be a bit overprotective with mares.
Toby comes with all appropriate records and will go to an approved home only. Our family adores this horse, and would keep him forever, but we are downsizing our herd and our farm-life. He can be seen and ridden at our farm by appointment only.
Toby is priced at very low four figures, starting with a 2. Shipping available locally.
Located in Middletown, MD
Please PM with any questions or to set-up an appointment.
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