Listing for a client as they are downsizing their herd.

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“Medianoche” (formerly “Champ,” shown on a May 2025 PPE that we’re happy to share) is a medium build, dark brown/black, grade gelding standing 14.3. Price reflects owner investment in purchase and training at Twin Willows Farm.

He was sold to his current owners in summer of ‘25 as a five year old, but dentals in winter of this year (‘26) showed that it’s possible he is closer to the 3-4 age range. Exact date of birth is unknown.

Medianoche has a strong foundation, and he’s ready to finish in whatever direction you choose. He’s sound barefoot and crunches gravel with no issues. NO buck/bolt/rear, NO cribbing/weaving/stable vices. He’s been kept on group turnout for the duration of his current home’s ownership. Loads, stands for farrier, bathes, deworms and vaccinates nicely. UTD on dental, vax, deworming, trims. No history of colic or other medical problems.

Medianoche’s ideal home would be with an active trail rider seeking a lovable, smart, trusty gelding as their adventure partner. He has a good work ethic and loves to explore.

Even at his young age, Medianoche is cool as a cucumber around new exposures and very fun on the trails. Crosses water, steps over logs, goes through brush without protest. He moves out with a Goldilocks energy level- not lazy, not hot, just forward and confident. We’ve messed around with tarps, flags, balls, sleds, mailboxes, you name it, and he’s done great with all of it. Handles traffic and barking dogs like a breeze.

Started in 2025, he still has some sprigs of green in the arena. He moves nicely off the legs, picks up his W/T/L and has a nice stop but is still working on getting deeper into the hind end, backing and side passing. He likes to magnetize toward whatever end of the arena his herd is closest to, which requires gentle, consistent boundary setting. He is rapidly improving on all these fronts with consistent work. He also responds extremely well to positive reinforcement training, and could excel at liberty.

Media’s current strengths are in his attitude on the trails, but if the goal is to create a finished arena horse, he would thrive best under an experienced rider who provides solid communication with the seat and legs. He appreciates clear cues and is not push-button yet, but a handy teen could certainly make a lovely 4H/WAHSET/drill horse out of him. His training has been exclusively western, but he could make a solid XC prospect with his confidence on the trails. He is not recommended for small children or total beginners at this time, due to his age.

Note- his front left leg has some cosmetic scarring that does not seem to cause pain or lameness. His May ‘25 PPE/lameness exam did not find it problematic. Its cause is unknown, as it occurred in a previous home. Contact for photos and videos.