Horse Gelding Large Pony 13h Western Trail

Skills / Disciplines

Ridden Western, Western Pleasure, Western Riding, Youth

Additional Comments

Hank (the tank!) is a 23 yo, even tempered, stocky, 13h, large pony gelding.
Deep chocolate color. Not sure of breed, probably quarter horse mix.
I’ve owned him for 3 years. I bought him for his size, energy level, and personality.
He is pretty mellow and willing, with a very nice spark, a bit of spunk. He rides western, whether on the trail or having fun in the arena. (Don’t expect to win anything!) Behaves well with curb bit and mild curb chain.... (read more)
Intermediate level rider recommended. (teen or adult) Not for beginners.
He might test you a little, but rider firmness and confidence wins. A small issue with barn sourness. No buck, rear, or bolt. Hank can set awhile between rides and remain the same. He is fine with other horses.
His cute quirks: At mealtime, he nickers so nicely until fed, he will lick your hand when offered, and he loves to go thru open gates.
Handsome and healthy. Never had any soundness issues, good to haul (but all I know is that he was trailered here), stands for farrier (no shoes, trimmed only), good ground manners.
Has done well eating senior feed and hay pellets. He can no longer eat baled hay in spite of a dental Feb 2024. He spits out the stalks and will lose weight. ---
My riding days have dwindled. Hank is much, much too nice a horse to let set. I hate to give him up; I will carefully choose his next owner. Located in SW Las Vegas. (off the beltway and Decatur)

Shipping Notes

You will need to trailer him out. I do not have a trailer.

Have been riding and owning horses since 1992. My riding days are over. Selling now.