Nothing Left to Chance (Chance)

6 Year Old Gelding -14.2 HH
Ground Manners & Handling:
Picks up all four feet
Stands for the farrier (complimented on his first trim)
Accepts fly masks and fly spray (pump or aerosol)
Bathes quietly
Hard or soft ties (still building trust with handling while tied)
Loads, hauls, and backs out of the trailer confidently
Hauls quietly alone or with other horses
Easily caught, haltered, and handled by new people
Multiple people have handled his feet, led him, and worked him through obstacles with success
Experience & Exposure:
Comfortable around goats, chickens, dogs, cats, and other horses
Has completed mountain trail obstacles
Trots in hand and side passes
Enjoys water and confidently crosses it
Settles into new environments with a little time
By sale day, will have competed at two off-property competitions
Temperament:
Intelligent, willing, and learns quickly
Very sensitive and responsive to light pressure
Can become anticipatory, so he does best when exercises are broken into smaller steps rather than repeated patterns
If he hesitates, a quiet increase in pressure is all he needs before releasing

One of my favorite examples of his mindset was when a complete stranger took him into an arena trail class with no warm-up or opportunity to build a relationship beforehand. He calmly completed every obstacle that was asked of him. He received first place out of a class of 11 horses

The Right Home:
Chance is a truly special gelding. He is not suited for a beginner and will thrive with an experienced, patient horseman who values softness and is willing to continue building his confidence.
My biggest priority is finding him the right home. To help make the transition successful, I’m happy to offer transitional lessons, discounted continued training, or a saddle-start package so his cues and expectations stay consistent.