This is a sweet (almost anyone can ride) mare that formerly did a lot of ranch arena work but being 18-19yo, has retired from that job. She recently came to us as a temporary pasture mate. But it will soon be time to make room for our other horse so Rosie will soon need a new loving home of her own. She is sound with good feet and teeth. Good for farrier and easy loader. Rosie could be a great family pleasure horse. She wants to please recently allowing my entire family (all new to horseback riding) to work her in our huge new round ring. She listened and responded well as each attempted to give her their variation of the basic 'stop, go, turn, backup' commands. Our 6 and 8 yr olds hung over the panels reaching out for her each time she came by. This mare was totally unfazed by their behavior and continued to listen to each new rider. Rosie also recently discovered that she loves trail riding. Since she is new to it, she was a bit apprehensive at first yet was very willing to follow the lead mare down the trail as she learned more about her fun new job. We have given her a tune up on ground manners ('this is my space not yours') and found Rosie to be an easy and willing learner. She is very good under saddle and a nice ride. She has the potential to follow her new person anywhere. We will miss her and so will vet each inquiry. Rosie will go only to a good home where she can spend all of her remaining years in a loving environment.
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