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CONSIGNOR CONTACT INFO: Longhorn Ranch 831-537-1915

LOCATION: Paicines, CA

Copper – The Kind of Horse That Never Goes Out of Style 7-Year-Old Sorrel Gelding • 14.3 Hands With his rich sorrel coat, flowing flaxen mane and tail, and kind expression, Copper is the sort of horse that catches your eye from across the pasture. He carries that timeless look horsemen have admired for generations—a horse that would have looked right at home tied outside a country store a hundred years ago and still turns heads today. At 7 years old, Copper is in the sweet spot that so many people search for. Mature enough to have experience, young enough to have years of adventures ahead of him, and carrying himself with the quiet confidence that makes a horse enjoyable to own. Copper is the kind that makes riding enjoyable. He has a comfortable stride, a willing attitude, and a steady nature that allows you to relax and enjoy the ride. In the arena he rides nicely, picks up both leads, has a good stop, backs willingly, moves off leg pressure, and carries himself with a soft, responsive feel. He is the kind of horse that makes a rider feel comfortable and capable while still being enjoyable for someone with experience. Step outside the arena and Copper is just as happy. He has been ridden through hills, brush, rocky country, creek crossings, and open pastures. He will travel out willingly on the trail, cross water, step over logs, navigate rough terrain, and handle the kind of country that makes trail riding fun. Ride him out by yourself or with a group—he is comfortable either way. Copper has also spent time around cattle and ranch life. He has gathered cattle, sorted pairs, checked fences, opened gates, and handled the everyday tasks that come with being a useful ranch horse. He watches cattle well and has the kind of practical experience that gives him confidence outside an arena. He has been exposed to tarps, flags, pool noodles, bridges, obstacles, dragging objects, wildlife, traffic, bicycles, barking dogs, and the everyday surprises that come with riding in the real world. He approaches new situations with a willing mind and a level-headed attitude. On the ground, Copper is just as enjoyable as he is under saddle. He stands tied quietly, saddles easily, bathes, clips, loads and unloads well, hauls quietly, stands for the farrier, and handles routine care without fuss. He enjoys attention and is the kind that is pleasant to be around every day. What makes Copper special isn’t one single thing—it’s how everything comes together. His classic good looks, his willing attitude, his ranch experience, his trail confidence, and his easygoing nature create the kind of horse people are always hoping to find. He’s the sort of horse that gets admired from across the fence,