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✨ Gus – 9 y/o Pinto Pony Gelding, Prospect ✨
Approx. 12hh
Mid-lower 3️⃣5️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ (will increase with training)
Location: Condon, OR
Contact Sara Jean Wedel (208) 597-6712
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Gus is not a beginner’s pony at this time, but he has the potential to grow into an amazing kids’ partner with the right rider and some extra love. He’s got way more miles under saddle than your typical pony—he’s gathered cattle, covered rough country, wrangled horses, been to rodeos, and then some.
He’s a sweet little guy who really does want to please, though he can get anxious here and there. His previous kid rider was all about speed, so Gus has more “go” than “whoa.” He’s currently in training with me and has already made huge improvements in just a couple weeks. He’s gone from taking off to cruising at walk/trot/canter on a loose rein.
I could see Gus excelling as a cart pony, a gaming pony, or a trail adventurer. He’s not buddy sour—ride him in a group or head out solo, he doesn’t care. Obstacles? Not a problem. Water crossings? Splash zone champion. Bridges? He’s across before you’ve even thought about it. Steep, rocky hills? Consider it done. Need to move a couple 2,000 lb bulls? Gus is your pint-sized cowboy. Spot a deer in the tall grass? He’s ready to give chase.
He’s basically a full-sized horse in a fun-sized package. Forward-moving, walks out faster than most horses, and can keep up with the big guys at every gait.
Pros:
🦄 Confident
🦄 Patient when tied
🦄 Good for the farrier
🦄 Loads like a dream
🦄 Bathes (staying clean, however, is not in his job description)
🦄 Brave—goes anywhere you point him
🦄 Zero pony attitude
🦄 No buck, no rear
🦄 Safe to be around
Cons:
❗️Can be hard to catch (his version of tag is Olympic level)
❗️Nervous around new people
❗️Gets rushy under saddle at times
❗️When nervous, he can scoot off, but he comes right back quickly
❗️Can get bracy in the bridle if anxious
Want a pony that’s got more real-life experience than most teenagers and the heart to go all day? Gus might be your guy. He’s quirky, he’s handy, and he’s just waiting for the right person to finish polishing him upon
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