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“Huston” - For Sale
16-16.1 hand : 14 year old : Registered DHH : Gelding
Offering one of our personal horses to the perfect home. ✨Huston✨ is a 14-year-old, 16–16.1hh DHH gelding. We’ve owned this guy for almost a decade—and there’s a reason why! He is as sweet and special as can be. SAFE is his middle name, and you can do anything with, on top of, or around him and he won’t bat an eye. We’ve used this gelding for just about everything under the sun—and he’s never taken a wrong step. He drives the best of the best, and rides English, Western, or bareback! 🤩
Huston has mainly been a carriage horse for us, used for carriage rides through the countryside and as a leader for our four-in-hand team. You can pull him out anytime of the day (or night), even after he’s had weeks or a couple of months off—and he’s the same reliable horse every time. Huston knows his job under harness inside and out, like the back of his hand—and he’s good at it! He can drive single, double, four, and even pulls the sleigh in the winter. He’s responsive to voice signals and almost dummy-proof to drive. He’s been down Route 30 countless times with big trucks and traffic flying by. He’s incredibly safe, sound, and sensible. He’ll go through tunnels and through little creeks—or really anywhere you point him. If you want a fun one to pull out for some leisurely drives, don’t miss out on this one! 👍🏼
Under saddle, Huston has been the perfect guest horse for years. Anytime we need a good, solid horse to take out—he’s been a top pick. No matter how much time he’s had off, you pull him out and he’s the same steady Eddy. He is simple and easy to ride, and he has been in a more regular riding program this summer. He knows to stand at the block for mounting and happily walks or trots around the arena with the best attitude. He has given countless pony rides to little kids (some with side walkers) and beginners. Huston would be the ideal candidate for a therapy barn, someone wanting to trail ride, or even lessons. This solid citizen has seen just about everything, and he is basically unflappable. He has packed beginners on the trail many times, he’s steady in a group, and you can put him in the front, back, or middle. He won’t get upset if a horse rides too close, and you can truly ride him out anywhere. He is not super educated and doesn’t have fancy buttons in the arena, but if you want a behaved, trustworthy guy—there is none better. Huston is more of a push ride (perfect for teaching leg, lol) and has the best brakes with a simple “whoa” or sit back. If his rider gets unbalanced, his go-to is simply to stop. He will go over poles in the arena, and pop over little logs on the trail and out cross country. At this point, Huston is just learning to canter under saddle due to mainly driving, so we are advertising him as best suited for a walk–trot job. If you have enough leg, he will pick up the canter, and he gets both leads in the round pen so we have no doubt he could learn to perfect it quickly!
In the barn, Huston is behaved and respectful. He has no stall or turnout vices. He goes out in a mixed herd and always gets along with the other horses. He stands like a statue to groom, tack up, and bathe. He is used to loud kids and dogs running around, and he is a saint despite the commotion. He has been desensitized to everything—tarps, flags, equipment, other animals, traffic, etc. He is a gentleman for the vet, farrier, and dentist. Huston is not your typical Dutch, and he is incredibly special to us. We are only offering him due to not having a job for him at this time—and he’s too nice of a horse to be a pasture ornament.😇
Huston has had some maintenance for mild arthritis, and we’re happy to send all his health info to interested parties. This boy would be an incredible asset to any barn- and he is truly one you can’t replace! 💕
Available to Purchase at $15,000.00
UTD on Shots, Coggins, Dentist, Deworming, And Farrier.
Call or text Juli at 717-875-2061
Located in Gap, PA
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