15-year-old grade palomino mare for sale. “Biscuit” would make someone who likes to cover ground a nice trail horse. I have used her on trail rides, pack trips, and just got back from a week in the Frank Church wilderness. She has stood on the highline, been grazed out in hobbles, and covered 20-25 miles a day no problem.
Here are the pros:
- Big walk
- Will lead or follow\
- Rides out alone
- Crosses bridges, water, rocks
- Great ground manners- not in your space or on your heels when leading
- Not spooky- we have passed backpackers, trail crews, bicycles, motorcycles, and been at remote airstrips when planes landed and took off. Unconcerned.
- Loads and unloads with no issues, no drama in the trailer
- Great for farrier
- Stands tied, no pull back. Highlines, hobbles.
- Little to no “mare-ish” behavior- no drama, gets along with other stock, lower in herd order. Can’t tell when she’s in heat- no squeal, kick, etc.
- Packs or rides
- Has had several colts; ride her or breed her for color in babies
Cons:
- Walks too fast to lead a pack string. I need a horse that will take it slower and not drag pack stock.
- She doesn’t love a rope tight on her hindquarters, which happens from time to time leading a string or with another pack animal tied on behind. For someone riding out and not leading a string, there is absolutely no issue with other animals around her or close to her. I have to pack as part of my job and don’t have time to work through this, though I think she could.

She hasn’t excelled leading a pack string but for someone looking to ride out with friends on day rides or a horse for multi-day trips, with Biscuit would be perfect.