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Seeking the right partner for a very special, experienced, Mounted Patrol Certified Spotted Saddle Horse.
WindDancer (“Winnie”) is a registered Spotted Saddle Horse I purchased as a green 3-year-old from McNatt Farms. Over the past 8 years, she has developed into a well-trained, seasoned trail horse with extensive real-world experience.
In July 2025, we certified with Mounted Patrol, completing a rigorous program run by the police mounted patrol unit to ensure a safe, well trained and skilled horse that included:
• Opening/closing gates, crossing tarps, map directions and interactions with park balls et al
• Riding in all group positions (lead, middle, drag)
• Crossing obstacles, Z forward / backwards
• Dragging logs, cans, side-passing and she loves water
• Exposure to bikes, sirens, and firecrackers, bridges
She has been ridden hundreds of miles through Morgan Territory Regional Preserve, regional and national parks, and the High Sierra backcountry over raging waters and steep granite, and Point Reyes at the beach. Winnie camps confidently, and adapts to new environments with ease. She is sure-footed and loves the trail. Camping is a frequent event each season and she high lines and ground ties with ease.
Personality & Fit:
Winnie is intelligent, expressive, and engaging—a true “sweet diva.” She is affectionate, curious, and always the first to meet you at the gate. She has had some liberty work.
She can be laid back or encouraged to a speedy gait or canter. She requires a leader who understands a horses natural communication. Winnie can mirror handler energy, for example, during loading, so being confident, when inviting her in the trailer is important. She has had extensive Perreli training to intermediate levels. She is trained to walk in trailer, move over and back out. (videos available)
Care & Condition:
• UTD on vaccines Spring ‘26), dental (8/25), and farrier (every ~6 weeks)
• Stands well for routine care and saddling (videos available)
• Experienced with bodywork (loves Masterson Method and enables deep bonding with partner)
Why Available:
This is a thoughtful decision. Winnie has been an incredible teacher and partner. I am now transitioning to training a 4 yr old to match my husband’s horse (for our retirement journeys). I am committed to finding Winnie a home where she will continue to thrive, be loved and cared for with a thoughtful, loving, partner.
Serious inquiries only – $9,800 OBO
Any rehoming requires a visit, ride, and review of her new, potential boarding environment.
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