Right up front, folks, here are the key descriptions in this long ad. Jazz has a low back (NOT swayback), so he needs a light rider-saddle combination (150 lbs. or less) if he is to be ridden on long, rugged trails. He is not a beginner's horse. He is good on the trails but is fast walking and slow gaiting. If you want a pokey horse or a speed-racker, this is not the horse for you. If you are still interested, here we go: We don't have registration papers on Jazz but he has Tennessee Walker conformation, movement and temperament. He has a fast walk, then goes into a slow, smooth rack. If pressed for more speed, he goes into a nice stepping pace. If pushed even faster, he goes into a hard pace. Jazz is easily controlled but it would take an effort to train him to walk slow enough to ride with pokey horses. He has always spooked in place at the variety of animals that have jumped out in front of him on the trails--he has never wheeled or bolted. Jazz rides out well alone, on the lead and is willing to follow. Jazz has been on many trail rides and crosses water. No kick, bite, rear, buck or bolt. Jazz is sound; has good feet; is easy to groom, saddle and handle; and loads nicely. He has had Natural Horsemanship ground training. Jazz is sweet-natured with people and social with other horses. Jazz is best suited for a light rider due to having a low back. He is not a swayback and his topline does improve with conditioning and good nutrition. His back consistently checks out as being sound, not sore, after rides. However, our vet thinks Jazz would do best with a rider-saddle combination of 150 lbs. or less if taken on long rides, especially on rugged trails.. I, personally, exceed that weight but I ride him for only two or three hours on easy trails. To accommodate the weight factor, I would sell my Trooper saddle (18" seat, English trail-riding style) that rigs out at about 20 lbs. with this horse for $200. It is pictured on Jazz in the second photo on this ad. I will send a pic of saddle without rider upon request. Jazz is not a beginner's horse. He needs a rider who likes an alert, fast-walking, slow-racking horse. An experienced gaited-horse rider/trainer might be able to increase Jazz's speed at a smooth gait. He is a work in progress in that area. I ride him in an Imus Comfort curb bit but Tough 1 has a less expensive version of that bit. Something to consider is that Jazz needs yearly teeth floating. He has a slight teeth misalignment, which prevents his teeth from wearing evenly. This does not affect his eating or his health or his ability to wear a bit but it is just something his new owner needs to be aware of. More pics and videos available. We are located in central Arkansas, 20 miles south of Hot Springs.
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