If you are looking for a talented,
handsome CLOWN, this is the horse for
you.
Four white socks, white
stripe, and loads of mane and tail,
Hollywood is just simply BEAUTIFUL. He
has a tremendous heart and mind... and I
swear to God, that horse was a comedian
in another life.
He has been
handled from day one, and has a the most
wonderful personality. His attitude is
first and foremost "I'll Try...." then
it often changes to "Well...I have
better idea..." and then the fun
begins.
For anyone in any natural
horsemanship program, Hollywood has been
started out right.... with lots of
emphasis placed on building his
relationship with people in a trusting
and loving environment, as well as
helping him to become a confident
learner. He does not have your typical
Saddlebred "showhorse" baggage....but
then again, we don't raise "showhorses"
here..... we cultivate
relationships.
With his movement
and attitude, Hollywood is very capable
of excelling in any discipline because
there is no doubt that he'll be putting
his heart into it. He's got lots of "Go
Forward" and really likes jumping logs
and barrels in our arena, though
currently all of his jumping exercises
are done with me on the ground.
No, he's not been started yet.
And it's not his fault; I just haven't
had the time. But please don't let that
keep you from taking a closer look at
him. He has SO much promise.
We
do not get into a hurry with our horses
( although I sure did not intend on "not
hurrying" this length of time with
him...oops ), instead, relying on their
individual natures to guide us with what
is best for each one of them. He is the
type of horse that wants guidance and
leadership, although he often thinks
otherwise. He has a TREMENDOUS play
drive that often causes "laughable
frustration." I've long since quit being
mad at Hollywood for this; that horse
just can't help his silliness!
That is not to say that I have
not been on his back. I have. Hollywood
is very willing to give lateral flexion,
and responds to only the most subtle
cues for hindquarter disengagements to
the left and right, backing up, and
moving his shoulders over in either
direction. This is a wonderful and
willing horse, and it is going to be so
easy bringing him along from this point
forward.
Hollywood is all about
"forward energy"...it starts out in his
brain and then goes straight to his
legs, then does an "endless loop" all
day long. That being said, he's going to
be the one horse in the group that would
rather be at the front than at the back!
He is that way in the pasture ~ always
"busy" and on the lookout; always the
first one to go and "check things out".
His inquisitive and engaging nature will
sure make for a great partner, whether
you are on a trail or racing around on
the endurance course. If there is
somewhere to "go", Hollywood is going to
be the one to want to get
there!
And please...if you
are a dressage rider, please do NOT
email me asking for a thousand
measurements on him; he is not perfect.
You are more than welcome to come and
measure him yourself; I'll even provide
you with a measuring tape.
We are
very specific to whom our horses are
sold to, and would rather keep them with
us as to have them go to a questionable
home. We will ask you personal questions
regarding your finances, dedication and
commitment levels, references, riding
and horse experience, training
philosophy, and anything else that we
feel is important on behalf of Gunner.
We may even come to check out your farm
to make sure it is suitable. If you are
not willing to provide that type of
information, please do not contact
us.
Price: $ 6,000
