There are good horses, there are great horses… and then there are the rare few that only come along once in a lifetime. Vander is exactly that kind. Vander is an absolutely gorgeous Dapple Grey Draft Cross gelding, standing an impressive 16.2 hands and 5 years old. From the moment you lay eyes on him, his presence is undeniable. His conformation is as close to perfect as you will find, and when you pair that with a mind and attitude like his, you begin to realize just how incredibly special he truly is. This sweet boy is already a finished and seasoned arena and trail horse, with the kind of natural ability, willingness, and heart that is incredibly hard to come by. He is the definition of safe, steady, and dependable. Vander is completely unfazed by anything you may encounter out on the trail. He has absolutely no spook, takes everything in stride, and is the kind you can trust every single ride. He is a true confidence builder, suitable for any level rider, and always takes care of his person. He will never go faster than asked, yet remains soft, responsive, and willing when you ask him to step up into a trot or canter. He moves out beautifully, crosses water and logs without hesitation, and has the size, strength, and mind to handle even the roughest terrain with ease. Whether you are riding out alone or in a group, Vander is the same dependable partner every time and is never barn or buddy sour. In the arena, he is as broke and fancy as they come. He will walk, trot, and lope collected circles, always picking up the correct lead with ease. He has a beautiful stop and back and will willingly side pass, cross over, and open gates with confidence. His foundation is rock solid. He is soft, supple, and responsive, happily flexing, bending, and listening to even the lightest cues. He has been ridden English, Western, bareback, and double and handles it all with the same quiet, willing demeanor. On the ground, Vander is just as exceptional. His ground manners are second to none. He stands tied like a saint, is patient for bathing, grooming, and tacking, and picks up all four feet with ease. He loads and hauls exceptionally well and travels quietly. He is just as content in a stall as he is out on pasture and gets along well with other horses and animals. He is fully acclimated to cattle, dogs, farm equipment, traffic, and is even parade safe. With his versatility, mindset, and athletic ability, Vander could go in absolutely any direction. He would make a top-tier trail mount, standout arena horse, ranch partner, mounted patrol horse, fox hunter, therapy horse, or lesson program cornerstone. No matter the job, he will do it willingly while taking care of you every step of the way. Horses like Vander simply do not come along often. He is the kind people search for, talk about, and remember for a lifetime. Photos and videos do not begin to do him justice, and we encourage anyone seriously searching for something truly special to come meet him in person. He is everything you could imagine and more. For more information contact (573) 270-4490.
