Will be offered for sale in the near future. Inquiries welcome.
2021 Rocky Mountain RMHA gelding
14.2h at 3.5 years old
Silver amber champagne
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Sire: EWF Choc Champagne Dreams
Dam: Sam Son's French Silk
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Ardan has an exceptionally kind, gentle, quiet demeanor. Smooth old style Rocky Mountain saddle rack gait and a nice canter. His born-broke, bombproof temperament is truly special and is our favorite thing about him. His naturally fearless, willing disposition makes him a natural at trail obstacles, with many blue ribbons already. Ardan has an unflappable demeanor and is not effected by his rider's emotions or tension, making him an ideal horse for a timid or fearful rider.
He is truly that unicorn so many people dream of - an uncomplicated, easygoing horse that will take care of his rider, so you can feel safe and have fun.
- Exceptionally calm and quiet, not spooky at all
- Very kind, gentle, easygoing, willing, pleasant, gets along with anyone
- More whoa than go, willingly moves out upon request but prefers leisurely pace
- Does not react to rider's mood, emotions, anxiety or tension
- Excellent ground manners
- Ground drives, long lines, basic in-hand dressage work
- Stands tied patiently, ground ties, hobble trained
- Self loads in trailer, hauls quietly, backs out
- Has been hauled extensively to shows, parades, trail rides, clinics, camping etc
- Camps on high tie, in pen, or stall
- Excellent for vet, farrier, bodywork - everyone loves him
- Great hooves - rides barefoot on all terrain
- Smaller horse but has substantial bone and hoof size. Cannon bone circumference 8.5"
- Has done several clinics including bombproofing
- Well trained with a nice handle - soft and responsive, moves off leg and seat but not hyper sensitive, does lateral work, move shoulders, hips, pivot, sidepass, back, leg yield, shoulder in, etc. Advanced obstacles, great stop, rollbacks, canter depart. Well started neck reining but I wouldn't consider him finished. Started bridleless riding.
- Basic cattle work
- Ponies other horses and can be ponied from anything including ATV, truck, etc
- Has been in several parades
- Ride in bosal hackamore, sidepull, s hack, snaffle, curb bit, halter, started bridleless
- Same quiet ride every day, regardless how long since last ride, do NOT need to longe or ground work first, just get on and go
- Not herd sour or barn sour, rides alone or in groups, can separate without fuss
- Ride in front, middle or back on group trail rides - can adjust speed to ride with fast or slow walkers. Slower is his default unless asked to move out.
- Used for trail maintenance, stands still to trim branches from his back, will drag brush
- Quick learner, easy to train, very willing
- Does not get excited or hot when going faster
- Extensive brain training but has not been worked physically hard at a young age
- Many slow easy trail miles over varied terrain. Has been ridden faster on trails at a gait or canter enough to know he doesn't get excited or reactive, but has not been drilled at faster speeds at his young age. Enrolled in RMHA trail mileage program with miles logged that will transfer to new owner.
- Won MANY blue ribbons in obstacle competitions in his first season under saddle as a 3 year old. Achieved RMHA bronze level versatility award. His naturally fearless willing demeanor makes him a natural at obstacles.
MANY photos and videos in his album on my facebook page