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Everyone needs a “Hank” on their ranch — and this gelding absolutely lives up to the name. 💛
It’s time to make riding safe and fun again! Introducing Mr. Steady Eddie – ‘Hank’, a cute, kind-hearted, gentle, been-there-done-that 14-year-old grade lineback dun Quarter Horse gelding who has been ridden by a wide variety of riders of all ages and experience levels. Standing a solid 15 hands, Hank is the total babysitter family type. From littles just learning the ropes to novice adults wanting something safe and steady, he meets his rider exactly where they are in their journey. He is the ultimate more-whoa-than-go confidence booster and true babysitter deluxe that I am proud to offer through my program.
On the ranch, Hank gets the job done. He has been used as a ranch hand and turn-back horse on a cutting operation, and he will pack a kid down the trail without ever getting in a hurry. He’s the #1 pick to drag calves to the branding fire and is currently turned out as a babysitter/nanny for my weanlings. His gentle, calm disposition makes him a top pick during colt-starting season — we have even used him to pony the 2-year-olds off property and through the water. In his former life he was the guest horse everyone adored, and when the kids had friends over after school, they rode Hank!
He’s a total lesson horse favorite thanks to his dependable, steady, patient nature. He’ll teach you to steer, to sit on your pockets on the “whoa,” to jog, and he has the perfect roping-chair lope. Get off balance? Hank’s got you covered. He’s the kind that truly “hunts the whoa.” The slightest shift in the saddle and he’s already slowing down like, “Did you mean whoa?” He transitions and rates off your seat and offers a user-friendly, joystick neck rein. His lope departures are soft and smooth — perfect for a novice rider to learn on.
Hank is comfortable at all gaits and truly is the bestest boy. He always wants to please and is never in a hurry. Even on a cold morning, he rides off gentle with no hump in his back. No lunge prep needed — pull him from the field and go. He stands like a gentleman for mounting, is easy to catch, goes quietly in the cross ties or tied next to the trailer, and is a gentleman for the vet and farrier. He is good around atvs, tractors, cattle, trucks, wildlife etc. Hank has no bad habits or stall vices. He has been stalled and pastured, and has excellent ground manners.
Out on the trail, he exemplifies steadiness and safety. He isn’t looking to spook and is happy leading the pack or hanging in the back. He will go out alone or in a large group. Mom, do you need to pony BettySue on the pony behind you on the trail? You can trust Hank with that job too. He’s sure-footed across different terrain and navigates bridges, fallen logs, and water without complaint. I would truly put any level of rider on this guy. In town, he never misses a beat — he is not bothered by traffic or commotion. More info on my page lbequine.net
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