Mo
“Mo” is a grade, 2009, at least 15H (I think he’s more towards 15.1/15.2H will measure him soon) Black Gelding. He is a big stout boy. It was said he was a TWH but he does not gait. He more resembles a QH looks wise but could also be a cross as he does park out. I had plans for him becoming my mother's horse for trail riding but being he doesn’t gait, that did not work out. He is cowboy broke, NOT spooky, solid disposition, highly intelligent, a character (has a good sense of humor), he is one that will push you/boss you around if you allow it. If he knows you mean business, he doesn’t attempt it though. He was pastured with cattle and likes to “herd” cows and other horses. Not in an aggressive nature but if you watch him, he will stick his neck out and push other horses/cows around with his ears back. He is definitely high on the totem pole and does not allow for himself to be picked on and will stick up for himself. It was noticed at time of purchase that he was a bit stiff in the front end, our farrier trimmed this horse a few days prior to seeing him in person and were told he had super long hooves prior to being trimmed and just assumed it was because they were just freshly trimmed but we’re now presuming he may have some arthritis. He seems to do well on shorter rides at this time. Shoes may even benefit him (as our farrier's recommendation). Could be residual from lack of care in that area too as the person we bought him from said they weren't sure why he was stiff at time of purchase.
Previous owner said that they were told he was kid broke and ridden around bareback by that previous owner's kids. That owner also didn’t have much information on him by the sounds of it but once they bought him, Mo was left to sit for years and only ridden a handful of times throughout. Kind of seemed like he was mainly a companion for their mare. So, he has not had consistent riding in years. I do not believe he would need more than a 30-day refresher or an experienced person that doesn't mind getting one that's sat going well again as I already had him out on two shorter trail rides, and he was really nice to ride. Was just the initial testing and trying to get away with stuff that needed to be corrected and he has improved with each ride. I had no complaints and heavily considered keeping him for myself but in all reality, I need to get down on horses. He led, was in the middle and followed on the trails without issue. We had vehicles passing by on a windy day, dogs barking, cows & goats in pastures by the road which we rode by, and he didn't spook or hesitate over anything. I would assume he will test every rider that rides him to see if he can get away with being bossy or not (that seems to be a part of his charm so far though).
I think Mo would be good for light riding, shorter trail rides, being ponied with other riders on him that may have less experience, I could see him doing well with kids/youth that already know how to ride under supervision with having a refresher done (I can’t guarantee that being we don’t have kids to test it out but the level of training he has and his disposition make me think this and I personally wouldn’t hesitate).
Positives:
Cowboy broke
Solid disposition
Trail ridden
Traffic safe
Stands AMAZING for the farrier
Loads/hauls nicely
Ties/stands tied nicely
Hasn’t offered to buck, kick, rear, bolt
I’ve ridden him bareback several times now and just swung up on him bareback without tack. He just walked around eating grass without issue.
Goes through mud, water, etc. without hesitation.
W/T/C
Good stop
Stands to mount/dismount
Stands to saddle
Takes bit nice
Was respectful of other horses out on the trail
Has been pastured with cows for years in previous home
Has been around cows, other horses, goats, and dogs.
Cons:
Stiff in the front (Possible arthritis)
Hasn’t been consistently ridden in years
He did bunny hop a couple of times initially when I started riding him here when he did not want to go down the driveway by himself (horses were out of sight). Bunny hops were not bad or dangerous and did not come anywhere near an actual rear. Just little hops that were easily redirected and continued on without issue after each one.
Can be pushy if you allow him to be
Has shown buddy sour behavior but was easily redirected and he gets better each time he’s ridden. He was VERY bonded to a mare at his previous home (They only had him and this mare).
Does not back up
Previous owner said that they were told he was kid broke and ridden around bareback by that previous owner's kids. That owner also didn’t have much information on him by the sounds of it but once they bought him, Mo was left to sit for years and only ridden a handful of times throughout. Kind of seemed like he was mainly a companion for their mare. So, he has not had consistent riding in years. I do not believe he would need more than a 30-day refresher or an experienced person that doesn't mind getting one that's sat going well again as I already had him out on two shorter trail rides, and he was really nice to ride. Was just the initial testing and trying to get away with stuff that needed to be corrected and he has improved with each ride. I had no complaints and heavily considered keeping him for myself but in all reality, I need to get down on horses. He led, was in the middle and followed on the trails without issue. We had vehicles passing by on a windy day, dogs barking, cows & goats in pastures by the road which we rode by, and he didn't spook or hesitate over anything. I would assume he will test every rider that rides him to see if he can get away with being bossy or not (that seems to be a part of his charm so far though).
I think Mo would be good for light riding, shorter trail rides, being ponied with other riders on him that may have less experience, I could see him doing well with kids/youth that already know how to ride under supervision with having a refresher done (I can’t guarantee that being we don’t have kids to test it out but the level of training he has and his disposition make me think this and I personally wouldn’t hesitate).
Positives:
Cowboy broke
Solid disposition
Trail ridden
Traffic safe
Stands AMAZING for the farrier
Loads/hauls nicely
Ties/stands tied nicely
Hasn’t offered to buck, kick, rear, bolt
I’ve ridden him bareback several times now and just swung up on him bareback without tack. He just walked around eating grass without issue.
Goes through mud, water, etc. without hesitation.
W/T/C
Good stop
Stands to mount/dismount
Stands to saddle
Takes bit nice
Was respectful of other horses out on the trail
Has been pastured with cows for years in previous home
Has been around cows, other horses, goats, and dogs.
Cons:
Stiff in the front (Possible arthritis)
Hasn’t been consistently ridden in years
He did bunny hop a couple of times initially when I started riding him here when he did not want to go down the driveway by himself (horses were out of sight). Bunny hops were not bad or dangerous and did not come anywhere near an actual rear. Just little hops that were easily redirected and continued on without issue after each one.
Can be pushy if you allow him to be
Has shown buddy sour behavior but was easily redirected and he gets better each time he’s ridden. He was VERY bonded to a mare at his previous home (They only had him and this mare).
Does not back up