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Information Sheet on “Jester” It is our wish to make you feel more comfortable horse shopping on the Internet. Purchasing a horse sight unseen and sometimes at very long distances can be a very difficult ordeal. We hope that this information helps you with the search for the horse you are looking for. If you have any further questions you would like to ask please feel free to call 906-283-3451 or e-mail us. Name
of horse:
Sun’s Silver
Jester w/MMX
Foal
date:
April 6, 1998 Registration:
#981862GR Owner: Craig & Barb Reiter Address:P.O. Box 87 Gulliver, MI 49840 Phone:
906-283-3451
Email:
walkers@reiters.net Approximate
Height to date:
15.3 hands Expected
Mature Height: Gender:
Gelding This horse is Bloodtyped: YES
Regististered: TWHBEA Color
(body, mane/tail), other markings:
Gray Training Jester has had: Professionally trained. Rode mostly on trails and was at his first horse show at our local county fair. He was nervous at first but calmed down quickly. Number
of prior owners:
Jester has had only one owner, that would be us as we bred
him. Gait
discription:
Very loose Natural runwalk gait Special
requirements in order to gait:
None How
many horses is he pastured with?
15, This horse is a submissive horse in a turnout situation.
He is the middle of the pecking order. Stable
manners:
are very good. Vices
under saddle on the roads or trails:
Needs a confident rider that is not nervous. Is
this horse comfortable being ridden alone:
Jester is more comfortable in a group. Chickens, pigs, cats, ducks, dogs, rabbits, deer, turkeys, traffic, noise - any problems: Not for Jester, we live on a major highway and I believe the only animal he has not seen is a cow. We have all of the above animals living here. Does
this horse spook:
Jester will freeze when scared or side step things he has not
seen before. Has he had or does he have any medical problems: hind stifle, the fall of 2004 Has
the horse had any medical problems in the past that could require Stand
still for mounting from left side:
Yes People
Horse:
This horse seeks out people’s attention and is happy to leave his
horse friends to visit with you. Catching:
He is easy to catch (no problem there) He
loads easily. Leads, Clips, Bathes, Sprays, Ties, and loves grooming. Saddling:
He takes a bridle and saddle/cinching willingly. Hoof
care: He
is trimmed regularly and lite shod. Ground
Manners:
He stands quietly for farriers and vets, excellent ground manners. Temperament:
His temperament is of a calm nature, when he trusts you. Reason for selling: due to our health, we must reduce our herd. Jesters
Strengths:
Intelligence, trusting, excellent personality, good ground
manners, eager to please, natural loose runningwalk gait. Jesters Weaknesses: Besides oats.... he is kind of timid when he sees new things, but a soft word eases him from someone he trusts. A confident rider is needed to assure him. As a 3 year old Jester had never been in a horse trailer. Craig loaded him for the very first time at dawn one morning. Jester went in the trailer like he had been doing it all his life, he didn't hesitate one ounce and to this day still. The
type of home we are looking for to place Jester:
We are looking for someone who can spend the time with Jester to
become his friend/partner for life. Jester has been imprinted from birth
and has never had anything bad happen to him. He has never been abused
so is very, very trusting. We don't want him going to a horse dealer!
Jester is a very willing and smart horse. He is very, very eager to
please and he deserves a good loving home, only! The following are some questions and thoughts. They are intended to make us feel more comfortable with the sale of a horse to people from long distances away and that the horse is suitable for the buyer. If you have any comments or questions, please feel free to call 906-283-3451 or e-mail us at walkers@reiters.net Have you ever owned a
Tennessee Walking Horse or other gaited breed before? Do you have riding experience? If you are purchasing a horse from a long
distance, will you be using a horse hauler? Or picking him up yourself. Will
you be requiring a health certificate? Have you ever owned a horse before ? What type of environment would
you can provide for a
horse ? Do
you have a turnout or large paddock for exercise? Are you ready to accept
the financial responsibility of owning a horse ? Giving him the proper
veterinary, dental and farrier care needed for a healthy and happy
horse. If
having him professionally train and will you thoroughly check
out the trainer before you send this horse anywhere? Are you aware of the soring issue? http://www.walkinghorse.org Are you ready to give lots of love and attention to this horse?
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