Horses for Sale

Altoona, Iowa

Located in Altoona, IA 50009 (map it)

Seminole Blue, Liver Chestnut Paint For Sale in Iowa
$ 6,000 (Negotiable)
"Maddox" is reluctantly being sold due to financial hardship.<br><br>Maddox is a six-year-old registered (APHA) Paint with a mind stuck on competition. <br><br>His favorite thing to do is jump, and he willingly and bravely jumps even the "scariest" of jumps. Ridden to 3'3" by professionals, free longed over 3'10" (able to trot into 3'6"). Finds his distances quite easily, doesn't refuse or duck out (EVER), smart, and sure-footed in any condition. Beautiful bascule, textbook-tight knees, focused, and accurate every time. Possibility to be excellent and consistent 3'6"-3'9" winner. <br><br>Hunter-ring potential, is consistent over jumps but has speed (does not rush; just has power and speed). Equitation horse potential.<br><br>Ridden up to Training Level dressage. Excellent gaits and willing. Flashy in color and flashy with his gaits. Bends, leg-yields, half-halts easily from leg, excellent and soft transitions from and to any gait, very sensitive to leg. Very distinct lengthenings and shortenings. With compatible rider, ready to go for First Level. <br><br>Taken on small cross-country (up to 2'6") course a few times by professional; never a refusal or hesitation. Needs much more experience in this area, but he has great potential to be a fully well-rounded eventer.<br><br>Shown on local circuit in October 2008 with great placings in both the equitation and hunter flat classes, and his 18" verticals classes (hunter and equitation). First show, in the ribbons in each class. Easy to handle in show atmosphere, handles the same at home and away. Plenty of stamina for the day. <br><br>Next show is June 13-14 at Middle River Ranch in Winterset (Iowa). Three-phase show. If interested, I'd love for you to come watch.<br><br>NEVER a spooky horse: used to tractors, Bobcat (equipment), dogs, cats, farm equipment, cars, four-wheelers/ATVs, go-carts, weed-eaters, lawn mowers, deer, etc. Will follow me anywhere; the best ground manners I've ever run across. Bathes, catches easily, ties, loads easily, longes on voice command, easy keeper on hay-only diet. Currently lives in paddock; not a fan of stalls.<br><br>Sound, but 'toes-in' a bit in the front. Never a lameness issue with his feet, vet checked upon his sale to me with great recommendation for all jumping, riding, and competition. Not x-ray'd but never a problem. Very sure-footed. Willing to split x-ray bill with potential buyer if necessary; will use any buyer-provided vet for soundness/health checks.<br><br>Has a lot of energy! Needs intermediate or experienced rider with plenty of miles in the saddle. Doesn't buck or rear, no vices...just tons of energy. Needs a good warm-up from the ground, and then will do *anything* you ask of him. NOT A TRAIL HORSE, though enjoys a good canter in the field. NOT A CHILDREN'S HORSE OR BEGINNERS' HORSE! NOT SUITABLE FOR GREEN RIDER.<br><br>Previous owners rode Western; they had much difficulty in trying to turn him into a trail-horse only. Not a horse to wear spurs on!<br><br>This is the horse that will take you to your next level of competition. He loves to work. Willing to love and come when called in the paddocks.<br><br>Please contact for more information; easiest method is by email. Pictures upon request.
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