Description
He is 3/4 Dutch Harness, 1/4 Percheron and stands 17 hands high. This big guy has endless athleticism and willingness. This guy is a ham; he is a people person! He has been lightly schooled over preliminary sized fences and has potential for upper level dressage as well. Boss also has many miles on hunter paces and paper chases. He is sporty and careful, but quiet and sane in the excitement.
In the ring, Boss is an eye catcher. He is fancy and a naturally elegant mover. Boss has three extremely smooth uphill gaits and picks up both leads. He will collect, extend, and ride on the buckle. You will not find a more careful horse over fences. He is adjustable and will wait for a deep spot or take the long spot if you ask. Boss is attentive to your cues and you can feel him under you every step of the way.
Off property, Boss is up for anything. We have taken him all over the area for hunter paces, paper chases, and horse shows. Ride him up front and ask him to move forward and take all of the big fences, or relax and ride in the back and he will happily comply. He is careful over solid fences, and mindful of rough terrain out in the woods. Boss has many trail miles and is a breeze to ride. He is quiet and safe enough for the children to climb on for a trail ride or for a hunter pace. Boss will cross water, logs, roots, rocks, roads, and more.
In the barn, Boss is simple and straightforward. He is friendly when handle and stands to be tacked and groomed. Boss has a mellow personality. He doesn’t mind if there’s any commotion going on around him. In the pasture, Boss is turned out with mares and other geldings. He doesn’t get buddy sour and never causes any trouble in the herd.
Under harness, Boss has tons of experience. In fact, this past summer, his job was pulling a produce wagon to town for the farmers market. Aside from carting around fruits and veggies, Boss will drive over bridges, through tunnels, and on busy roads. This guy is simple and straightforward.
We are offering a very well rounded young gelding here who is ready for show or pleasure in any discipline. He is sound and healthy. He loads, clips, ties, bathes, and stands for the farrier.