Description
Amazing Diego is a VERY stout built Dapple Grey Crossbred Gelding, standing a solid 16.1hh, weighing 1400lbs and certainly is a once in a lifetime type horse! Diego is one of the horses that we put in and has now completed our natural horsemanship program. Diego has been in the program since early this year and he is trained to sidepass over to a mounting block, trailer fender, tree stump, ect…set on his rump, he will bow down, he is very good at laying down as well and loves to set on his rump. Diego is totally respectful on the ground as seen in the video, my 3 year old daughter can lead him anywhere with no worries of getting stepped on or pushed around. He will go halterless at liberty and follow, turn and back anywhere that you go even through the little small door on the front of the barn that’s only intended for people. Diego is a very gentle soul that is laid back and safe for any rider. I have used him for lessons with my 9 year old daughter so she could learn how to ride horses off of leg pressure without a bridle. We have ridden him double around the parking lot for hours, with horses going in every direction, loud speakers sounding off and hordes of people and kids running around. I have used him in the shovel race to drag a partner around the ring and also put him in the most wild and crazy setting possible The Balloon Pop where there is a balloon tied to each side of the horse and it’s a mad free for all as 25-30 riders run wild trying to pop each others balloons… and let me say NOTHING phases this him! He has done it all and seen it all! With Diego (as seen in our video) we have trail ridden him bridleless, literally hanging the bridle on a tree limb and heading off down the trails, over rocks, through tight spots, in/out of creeks ALL WITHOUT the use of any type of bit, halter, rein or neck aid. Diego will lope nice circles, take his leads, slide stop and back all too! Diego has a very soft and easy lope which is hard to find on a big horse! He is a very confident horse that is not spooky around anything or any situation and he is as close to bombproof as you’ll see. He has been used in all aspects of ranching from roping and dragging cows, to sorting and loading… he will stand his ground with unruly cows and keeps a cool head even in a heated situation! Diego has a very good handle, will spin both ways, sidepass, back, open and shut gates. Not only will he ride western he will also go English and has been started on jumps. In addition to riding english and western Diego will also hook up and pull a cart or buggy. He is safe in the chains and knows the shafts as well, single or double he does it all. He is safe to drive on the highway and isn’t scared of cars, trucks, mailboxes, garbage cans or barking dogs. As with all horses that complete our program, Diego loves attention in any form that he can get it whether that be brushing or bathing and has a ton of personality! He will follow you anywhere at you go at liberty and he is also easy to catch out of the pasture! He has been ridden around farm equipment, ATV’s, over large noisy tarps and has also had guns shot off of his back. No matter where he goes or what he does, Diego is not spooky acting. He has been exposed to all kinds of wildlife such as deer or turkey or other animals like cows or dogs and will go anywhere that he is asked too. He will go up or down even the steepest slopes, across deep creeks, over downed trees, and over all types of rough terrain while still being sure footed. Don’t miss this truly AMAZING horse!!!