Gorgeous Gaited Project Gelding

Skills / Disciplines

Athletic, Gaited, Project, Ridden Western, Trail Riding, Western Riding

Additional Comments

Looking for the right person for a lovely grade Missouri Fox Trotter gelding project. Approx. 13 years old, 14.3 hands. Located in Wheat Ridge, CO.

Bowie needs a confident, calm rider to continue his training. He was successfully restarted last year and has been ridden in the arena and on trails but has not been ridden consistently since April 2024.

He currently wears front shoes and is up to date on all vaccines, Coggins, and dental.... (read more)

Bowie’s strengths:
Gaits beautifully under saddle, can also trot and canter
Loads, unloads no problems
Easy to groom and clip
Good for vet
Good for farrier with mild sedation
Smart and athletic
Generally not spooky despite his lack of trust in people (see below)
Responds to voice commands at liberty

Where he needs work:
He is cautious with strangers and often has anxiety with new people and new situations
He can be reactive
He tends to rush under saddle and generally lacks confidence

Bowie would do best in a home where he can be regularly exercised and where he can spend lots of time outdoors. He is a sensitive, high energy boy! I think he would do best as a trail horse for an experienced rider that will take the time to get to know him and bond with him.