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Amigo has been started very lightly under saddle this summer, slowly and gently, as he is still young and growing. He willingly
carries a rider and shows a great attitude towards his work. From day one he has not objected to any handling or training.
There is still a lot of finishing to do however, as his steering and brakes are not fully installed yet, I have just been
getting him accustomed to carrying a rider on the road (even with cars zooming past!), in the ring and around the farm. He
will lunge, although I have only done this several times for short periods to avoid strain on his joints. Overall, he is a
lovely horse to work with and I am always impressed after every ride.
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| Walking over poles, for the first time! |
I am becoming increasingly convinced nothing fazes him. Not once has he so much as spooked, bucked, reared etc. I have tried
to expose him to as much as I can, including walking over mock bridges, poles, plastic tarps and other obstacles. Never once
has he refused to complete a task, just point and shoot. A real star to work with and it should not take much to have him
show ready for next summer.
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| Walking over a new obstacle |
In the barn, he is just as well mannered. Amigo will tie and cross tie with no worry. The farrier and vet both love him! His
only vice is cribbing, however it is easily controlled by a collar. Amigo does not particularly care about being with his
pasture mates, he is usually found grazing by himself, but does get along well with them.
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| Amigo grazing in May 2004 |
Currently, Amigo stands 14HH in front and 14.2HH behind. I anticipate him growing a few more inches in height and a lot of
filling out as a three year old. His dam and sire were 15HH and 15.1HH. Amigo should do well in many disciplines, including
reining, penning, games and other western or english events. He would make a great family horse, as anyone can handle him
easily. We are asking $3000 CAN, but are open to reasonable offers from potential buyers, once they have viewed this great
guy!
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