Skills / Disciplines

Reining, Ridden Western, Trail, Trail Riding, Western Riding

Additional Comments

Yuma is one of those horses that grows on you. At first you are like “yeah he’s nice.” then after a while you are like “You know, I really like that horse”. The after a while you are “Yuma! MY BAABY!”

He is going to be a big tall fellow, with a ground covering walk and a rocking horse canter. I mean the canter is to die for nice!!! He covers ground without trying. He is a sensitive boy that is anxious to please, to see his good side you have to show him a little love and let him get used to you.... (read more) He is super willing, though cautious in new areas with new things. When confronted with new obstacles if you just give him a little time and verbal encouragement he will work his way right through it. When this horse fills out he is going to be the envy of everyone who sees him.

Anyone that knows how to confidently ride at a walk, trot and canter can handle Yuma. Because he is such a pleaser he needs someone to guide him. If you are a very timid rider that wants the horse to do all your thinking, Yuma will just follow the other horses and do whatever everyone else is doing. That said, if I have another 6 months with him he will pack your five year old and all the extra gear up to the top of the mountain, put up your tent, start the coffee and take himself out to graze while you swing in the hammock. But I shouldn’t tell you that because honestly I don’t give a flip whether we sell him or not!

We train a few horses each year as we take our clients on rides. Also we retire a few of our dude string before they get too old to make sure they have a good later life and many productive years for their new owners.