Meet Rayray, I have owned her since she was a weanling, with full records for her health, and care throughout the years with me. She does not disappoint in the looks department and has the sweetest personality. Extensive natural horsemanship groundwork training, started under saddle slowly and smoothly while being ridden strictly to the Buck Branaman style of natural horsemanship. Not for beginners but would excel with any advanced or intermediate rider looking for a reliable horse for trail riding, cow events, ranch riding, and Vaquero style riding. The only reason why we are considering finding her a new home is we need to downsize due to my work schedule and needing to find a larger horse for my fiancé to ride.
Pros: Trail rides alone or in groups with ease, crosses all water, bridges, logs, rocky terrain, and any obstacles with ease. Not herd bound, likes to have a job, trailers and backs out like a dream and travels quietly to every destination, extensive groundwork, stands tied or cross ties, hobble trained, highlines, bathes, lunges, liberty work, great for the farrier, sensitive to rider on the ground or under saddle, picks up leads correctly, moves off a soft feel, willing and fun personality, middle of the pecking order and is an easy keeper, first to greet you at the gate, pasture and mountain raised. I have done a little bit of everything with her over the years, and she excels at most things. I just did a horsemanship clinic for a refresher, and she was one of the best in the class.
Cons: Does best with front shoes. In a herd turnout she does best with a calm and quiet group to mingle with. She is slightly sensitive to dusty conditions, she did pass a full lung check and we determined she only needs her hay wettened before feeding that fixed her minor cough in the winter. And lastly, she needs a rider who is under 150lbs and someone not looking to participate in speed events.
No maintenance or prescriptions! Equine massage has been completed fairly consistently for 3 years. Just as a peace of mind for me, as she is a bit tight when she has limited turnout. I do give her joint and hoof supplements and a mix of alfalfa and grass hay with turnout to grass most of the year. She is an Easy Keeper!
PPE and Exams are welcome! I am happy to meet at any location within 30 miles of Arlington for an arena ride or trail ride or meet you at our home to ride in our arena.