07/14/2023
Able” is a 12 year old registered paint gelding standing a sturdy 15.1 hands high.
You will want to read this entire description because I promise you, there is not another horse on the market like this one! He is safe enough for your grandma and guests, tolerant and educated for the children and amateurs, and talented and fun for absolutely any rider to enjoy. Able is built thick and sturdy for husbands and larger riders, yet gentle when it’s time for the kids to take the reins. He goes English, western, and even bridless! Able is one of those horses that has done just about everything you can do with a horse, and does it well.
He was started western, working cows, throwing ropes, and knows about the daily chores of a ranch horse. He has since been brought along to school 2nd level dressage, jumps all the questions up to novice xc, and jumps a course in the arena. He has also fox hunted in all flights, sorting cattle, roping, gone on weekend camping trips, countless trail rides, hunting trips, and to top it off, has been packing around our kids at local hunter/jumper shows the past few years too! He is a “no funny business”, easy to ride, and easier to get along with type of horse. Ride him every day or once a month, he’ll be the same horse every time.
In the ring, Able is educated and simple. He requires no prep and can be ridden by virtually any rider. He has three great gaits that are very comfortable and adjustable. He will go on the buckle (or with no bridle at all) or in a lovely frame. He is a schoolmaster first level, and knows second level tests as well. In western tack he will jog, lope, neck rein, stop, and spin. Over fences, Able has jumped up to 3’ and has been a mount for the kids here to trot small courses and learn to jump. He is very forgiving and can take a joke! What we love most about this guy is that he has all of the buttons and movement for someone looking to compete, yet he is safe and knows his job when a nervous or inexperienced rider takes the reins.
Off property and on the trails, Able is reliable as can be. He is a trailer to ring type at shows and requires zero prep. He is very accustomed to loading up and going on camping trips, hunting trips, trail rides, and lessons or schooling off property. He rides alone or in a group, and is not concerned about his surroundings or buddies. He is a trail master that anyone can ride. We use him when guests and non-horsey friends need a steady eddy mount, and he always puts a smile on his riders face! He has hunted various times throughout the past few years , with different level riders, in all flights. He stands when needed, jumps when asked, and is overall a pleasure to have in the field.
In the barn, Able is a total love bug. He is handled by the children on a daily basis and is safe, gentle, and well mannered. He will stand tied on the crossties, to the trailer, and on a high line. He enjoys living out, but is great in his stall. He goes out with any combination of mares and geldings and gets along well with anyone. He is easy to catch, in fact he is the first to the gate, and loves his people. Able is well behaved for the vet and farrier, and overall is a farm favorite!
Able has been with us for the past 7 years and has always been sound, healthy, and an easy keeper. We can tell you all about the fun things we have done with him, or come see him (or watch his video) and see for yourself why he is so special! It has been a very hard decision to let him go, but with our family being so busy and the kids with their own mounts, we would love for Able to have a person of his own to give him all of the attention he deserves!