- Skills / Disciplines
- All Around, Cowboy Mounted Shooting, Husband Safe, Parade, Penning, Ranch, Ranch Versatility, Ranch Work, Ridden Western, Rodeo Queen, Team Roping, Trail, Trail Riding, Western Dressage, Western Riding, Working Cow, Working Cattle, Working Equitation
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If you are looking for a trusty trail/ranch gelding that is incredibly reliable, sure-footed, undeniably smooth and comfortable, one that you can sit on all day long -- look no further!
“Gizmo” is absolutely one of a kind, strikingly handsome, with that classic quarter horse build. Standing a solid 15H this AQHA registered 2014 gelding has a great set of a feet, heavy bone, and with his thick stature you know he is built to last a lifetime.... (read more) One characteristic that I love about this guy is how smooth and sturdy he is at all gaits. This is the kind of horse you want to take to ride in the mountains! Husband horse deluxe, ranch using horse, and wife safe! 100% gentle with not a single mean bone in his body!
Gizmo has a fantastic flatfooted walk down the trail – you will not be kicking and begging him to go! He tends to be the leader in a large group due to his big stride, but will ride in the middle or behind when asked. With a great 1 hand neck rein, he is so easy to guide making for an enjoyable handle! Gizmo has taken care of an older lady down the trail for a few years now, she frequently took him out on the trail/road by himself and always felt confident doing so. Even with traffic moving about/feral dogs running around/ people with strollers – Gizmo remains unbothered! Along with his extensive trail resume, he has participated in a few ranch obstacle clinics, been used around the ranch, and has done a little sorting. You can hop right on and head down the road with a big loop in the reins – and he will confidently take you down whichever trail you desire regardless of the terrain. Birds can fly out of the brush and it does not bother him one bit, he also has seen different wildlife including deer, and he isn’t fazed by traffic or ATVS weaving around him either. He will bravely plow right through water, take you over any fallen logs, navigate over a teeter bridge, and can open/close gates like a champ. He does not get upset if another horse rides up his rear and has never pinned his ears in aggression. This is a very kind gelding with zero mean bone in his body.
In the arena, this horse has a lot of power under the hood. He is light and responsive in all his aids. There is nothing “dull” about this gelding! He collects softly in a snaffle and will go into a nice frame. He does have to be checked to keep speed at the trot and lope – and does best two handed in the trot/lope. I feel with further development this horse could make a wonderful western dressage horse or even a barrel/rope horse. He has had a flag carried off him prior as well. He has impeccable ground manners, respects your space, waits for your next cue, stands respectfully in the crossties, loves to be doted/groomed, he is quiet for bathing, loads, hauls to new places like a charm, and even clips! He has a “pick me up” button installed where he will side pass over to the fence to mount too. This guy will stand like a gentleman when you get on – you can fix your stirrups or pant leg and he will just hang out. Stalls and turns out well with others. No stall vices at all.
Gizmo has a set of clean x rays on file, and a recent vetting for your convenience. Gizmo’s vet/health records have been meticulously kept for years. Zero health or soundness concerns – and he is an easy keeper. He is UTD on vaccines, dewormer, farrier, coggins, and dental. AQHA papers/transfer in hand. Gizmo is ready to be enjoyed by another individual – load him up and hit any trail in America with confidence!
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Gizmo is located in Terrell, TX. Shipping can be arranged to any state.
