JOKER

8 yr old grade gelding

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This gelding holds a special place in my heart. I first met Joker as a 3 yr old when I purchased him for myself. We had just bought our first house and I didn't have the money for a show horse. I bought Joker to be a fun project and to get me riding again. I worked on a little bit of everything with him including trails, moving cattle, and mostly arena work and softening. Four years ago I was messaged by a friend looking for exactly what he was so she purchased him and has used him for the last four years. He has been ridden by kids, trail rode and entered some fun shows and clinics. When life got too busy she decided it was not fair for him to sit in the pasture. I have been blessed enough to get him back to find him another perfect home. His owner did a phenomenal job in softening him up, exposing him to all sorts of things and still allowing his goofy personality to shine. I would definitely call him the puppy dog type. He is "extra" about everything he does which is why he is a tail swisher, he has been since he was 3. He is in perfect health, Chiro, farrier, etc. He is 100% sound and requires no extra maintenance. When I had him before I had him barefoot but, he is currently wearing 4 shoes. He goes out with mares or geldings, does not test fencing and is easy to catch and handle. He is friendly and personable. He is not herd bound and will go out alone or with others. He will lead or follow on the trail and goes through many obstacles both manmade and natural. He is traffic, dog and as you can see from the video chicken safe. He is very gentle and has carried kids happily with that being said, he is not a dead head, he has some buttons and does react to aids so I would not recommend for a kid that does not understand this or have the instruction to help. He is not spooky, good with cattle, and rides in an indoor or outdoor with others well. He moves off your leg and softens well. I am working on him using his hind end more in his turns etc. He does fine with time off and doesn't require lunging before riding though he does know how so if you wish, he will happily oblige. When I had him I rode him English, western and bareback though recently he has primarily been ridden western. He will one hand neck rein or ride two handed. He is respectful and quiet. I had made contact with his breeder and was told that he was a registered quarter horse but, I was never provided the paperwork so he is selling as grade. He stands 14.3hh and is stout as can be. I can talk about him forever, any questions please feel free to reach out. 

$7000 usd

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Located in New Gloucester, Maine
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