Austin
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Austin is an 8 year old draft cross gelding standing at a sturdy 16 hands high. He is a quiet and safe guy that is sure-footed, no matter the terrain. If you want to stand out whether out on the trail, in the ring, or in the hunt field, this is one you’d want. He is a solid horse, sturdy enough to carry a larger rider, and one of those horses you can put guests on.
In the ring, Austin is simple and will happily go at the walk, trot, and canter. He will jump a small course. He has a great work ethic and would get you noticed in the dressage ring. Austin has comfortable gaits and is the same horse whether you ring him every day or once a week.
In the hunt field, Austin is sensible and a joy to ride. He has led second field, will follow, or go in the middle of the group. He is the ultimate second flight horse. Austin has also whipped in and will happily go away from the field and also is fine with riders going away from him - he goes at whatever pace the rider wants. Austin is one of those horses that will happily introduce a rider to foxhunting and also take a rider over their first few coops.
In the barn, Austin is as easy as they come. He leads, stands to be groomed and tacked. Austin lives out in a mixed herd and is not dominant - he gets along with all pasture mates. He has no bad habits in the barn or in the field, is easy to catch, and is a gentleman to pull his mane and clip.
Under harness, Austin has experience being driven single, as a team, and even up to a team of six. He is great with traffic, bikes, dogs, and machinery. He is easy to harness and will offer to put his head into a collar himself - something that is often found with experienced driving horses.
Austin is one of those horses that is a dream to have in the barn. His colorful markings will have you stand out whether you jump, do dressage, hunt, or drive and his gentle demeanor is one that is suitable to any level of rider. Although he may not be in the next Olympics, he is a safe horse that will be enjoyable for his next partner.
Austin is located in Middleburg, Virginia. $30,000
Cabernet
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Cabernet 17 Hand 14 Year Old Warm Blood Gelding.
Cabernet is a Canadian warmblood gelding standing at 17 hands high. This in-your-pocket gelding has good bone, can carry any sized rider, and has three great gaits.
In the ring, Cabernet has good movement, knows how to extend and collect, and has auto changes. Cabernet is happy to do poles on the ground, trot cross rails, or jump a bigger fence. He has experience showing in the jumpers and has also evented.
On the trails, Cabernet is happy to lead, follow, or go in the middle of the group. He crosses water, bridges, logs, and is sure-footed. He has evented, foxhunted first and second flight, and has been to hunter paces. Cabernet is great to trailer and will stand tied.
In the barn or in the field, Cabernet is quiet and will go out in a mixed herd. He has lived in a stall and out 24/7; he does well with both. He is easy to catch in the field. He stands quietly in the cross ties and loves to be groomed. Cabernet stands to be clipped and braided and stands well for the vet and farrier.
Cabernet has done extensive roadwork and is highly trained in traffic safety. He goes away from the group without a fuss and has been used to gather hounds and has been ridden to hounds in an independent manner (gone away from the group to open/close gates, whipped in, etc).
Cabernet is sure to get you compliments and can go in any direction with his new rider. He truly loves attention, gets along with mares or geldings, and does well off property. Cabernet is sound with no vices. He loads, clips, ties, and bathes. Located in Middleburg, VA. Inquiries may phone (540) 585-1033.
Aperol
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Very athletic 2016 Thoroughbred 16 hand mare by Lion Hearted, just one start on the track.
An athletic mare with a big jump, Aperol is forward thinking and well-balanced. This mare has plenty of ability and potential. She has had basic schooling on the flat and over fences, and done some Hunt trail rides. She is in training and progressing well.
She is sound, currently in work barefoot, and has no vices.
She is an easy keeper, happy to live either in the barn or out 24/7.
Aperol is a real diamond in the rough; she would make a great project horse for a rider with some experience.