Benjamin
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ActivePedigree
This horse does not have a registered pedigree on file.
Temperament & Management
The All-Rounder
Comfortable in the middle of everything, which is rarer than it sounds. Enough forward to stay honest, enough patience to wait for you. Not a specialist - a generalist. The kind of horse that makes a good program great, or a rough patch survivable.
About this horse
Trail-oriented and green under saddle, this 5-year-old Morgan/Haflinger cross gelding is working walk, trot, and canter and has begun lateral work from a professional start. He has been out of steady work and is back in training, so he reads as a young horse that still needs mileage and consistent direction rather than a made ride. The listing indicates he is better suited to an experienced, confident rider, noting that he can get sticky about going forward or test an unclear handler. He is described as affectionate and people-oriented, with exposure to traffic, dogs, farm equipment, large trucks, trailering ties, turnout with mares and geldings, and a small amount of show experience. Management notes include some hesitation with certain trailer types, challenges for the farrier, and front shoes preferred because of thin soles.
Summary written by Equimeta from the original public listing.
Profile highlights
Structured facts
Training milestones
- Professionally started
- Understands the beginnings of lateral work
- Started in liberty work
- Currently back in training to improve riding
- Walks, trots, and canters
Genetic Testing
| Code | Condition | Result | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| HYPP | Hyperkalemic Periodic Paralysis | N/H | — |
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