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Buck is a beautiful 2010, 15h grade Quarter Horse gelding seeking a home as someone's next riding partner! Due to health complications, his owner is unable to continue caring for Buck and his pal, Smarty Pants, and has sadly made the decision to move him along to someone who can give him the time and attention he deserves. Upon purchasing Buck, it was apparent to his owner that he was treated roughly. He lacked confidence and trust in people, though he tried his heart out to be a good boy. With lots of time, reassurance and patience, his owner was able gain his trust and he turned into a great all-around horse. His owner is hoping to find someone of at least an intermediate experience level both on the ground and under saddle, who can continue to treat him with kindness and patience for the rest of his days.

Buck is a good boy to handle and work around. He has excellent ground manners, stands well for grooming and tacking up, picks up all four hooves, and stands for fly spray. Buck is fond of treats, and will bend and stretch for a snack. His owner says he is a very smart boy with an excellent memory. In addition to riding, he could also be a great candidate for someone wanting to do more work with him on the ground.

It has been a little over one year since Buck was last ridden, so he will need someone who can recondition and ease him back into work. When in regular work, Buck was being ridden Western on the trail. It is unknown how he would do on the trail by himself, but he is great riding out with other horses. He has been regularly trailered offsite to ride, so he's used to loading up and being ridden away from home. His owner says he has a good spook-in-place and a level head while out and about. That being said, he does depend on his rider to reassure him that he's a good boy and lend him their confidence. An intermediate rider with patience and experience would be ideal for this boy.

Buck has been diagnosed with navicular in his left front, which his owner says is managed with corrective bar shoes on both fronts and a yearly injection of Osphos in the spring. Considering this diagnosis, he would be best ridden on the flat only.

Buck is an easy-keeper, only requiring one meal per day and free-choice forage. To manage his navicular, he receives a SmartPak joint supplement in his feed each day. Buck ties, stalls, load, bathes, sprays and is good for the vet and farrier. He is UTD on all shots, Coggins and deworming, and is due now for a dental check. He currently is housed with one other gelding and gets along well.

If you would like to hit the trail with Buck and add him to your family, inquire about him today so we can chat!

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