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Devils Garden Mustang mare - $2,000 (Denver)
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This is a very hard decision for me because I truly wanted things to work out with this girl. Unfortunately, I've come to realize that we just haven't clicked, and I feel finding her the right person is what is best for her.
She deserves someone who has the time, patience, dedication, and resources to work with her and help her reach her full potential.
WHAT SHE KNOWS:
Does good ponieing on the right side, she'll walk, trot, and canter along side another horse but thinks it's a race so needs consistent correction to learn that she can't pass the other horse.
Green broke.
Rides in a halter and snaffle.
Has been ridden both bareback and with a bareback pad.
Knows some neck reining.
Will occasionally side-pass.
Lunges well in a round pen but has not figured out lunging on a line.
Has a little bit of trick training, she smiles and will bow
HER PERSONALITY & THINGS TO KNOW:
She is a very opinionated, strong-willed young Mustang. She can be challenging and is not afraid to let you know when she doesn't want to do something.
During groundwork, she may try to run away, kick, or find ways to avoid working.
Under saddle, she may buck, rear, spin, pull, and try different things to get the rider off when she doesn't want to cooperate.
She may rear or spin quickly when asked to back.
She is a little cinchy when having a girth tightened.
She has a tendency to test electric fencing and has escaped when the shock wasn't strong enough.
She is NOT a beginner horse. She needs an experienced handler and consistent, knowledgeable training.
VET & HEALTH INFORMATION:
No vaccinations/shots.
No current Coggins.
Has not had a veterinary evaluation for her behavioral concerns.
I currently don't have the financial means to have her fully checked by a vet or invest in the training she may need.
I would strongly recommend a veterinary evaluation to rule out pain or discomfort that could be contributing to her behavior. I cannot say whether her behaviors are training-related, pain-related, or a combination of both.
POTENTIAL:
With the right person, time, and consistent training, I could see her having potential for barrels or pole bending down the road. She is not currently trained in either discipline.
POSSIBLE BREEDING:
She may possibly be bred to a registered Palomino Quarter Horse stud that carries a red-diluting gene. Pregnancy has NOT been confirmed.
PRICE / TRADE:
Asking $2,000 or open to a comparable trade.
Ideally looking for a 3-year-old horse that is green but has a decent foundation under saddle. I'm not looking for a finished horse or anything fancy. I want a project I can put my own time into, build a relationship with, and continue bringing along.
I'm looking for something with a willing attitude, a safer and more predictable foundation, and a good mind.
THE HOME I'M HOPING TO FIND:
I would absolutely love to see her go to a horse-loving teenager who wants a project to put time and dedication into, with an experienced parent or trainer involved.
I'm not looking to just get rid of her. I want someone who understands what they're getting into and genuinely wants to work with her.
I will be particular about where she goes. The right home matters much more to me than a quick sale.
Please message me with questions, information about your horse experience, and the home you could offer her.
She deserves her person. I just don't think I'm hers.