El Tesoro Secreto

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$18,000 10y

El Tesoro Secreto

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$18,000

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Sale format
Direct sale
Listed
0 months ago
Breed
Age
10 years
Discipline
Dressage
Location
Height
16.2hh
Color
Bay

Horse Traits

Trail ReadyGood to LoadEasy for FarrierEasy for VetGood in Stall
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Pedigree

This horse does not have a registered pedigree on file.

Temperament & Management

Training Level Intermediate
The Forward Ride

The Forward Ride

Good motor, even head. This horse wants to go, and mostly goes about it in an uncomplicated way. Athletic without the edge, forward without the drama. The kind of horse that makes ambitious goals feel possible without making every ride an event.

Smooth Ride People Horse Honest Competitor Pushes Through Forward Needs Confidence Building Ready to Move Up

Performance

Energy Forward

How much natural "go" this horse has.

Very Cold Hot
Trainability Willing

How quickly this horse picks up new skills.

Resistant Exceptional
Show Attitude Competitive

How this horse acts in the show ring.

Ring Sour Honest
Ride Comfort Comfortable

How smooth and easy to sit at all gaits.

Rough Smooth
Aid Sensitivity Responsive

How much leg or rein it takes to get a response.

Dull Hair Trigger

Management

Confidence Wary

How brave around new, scary, or surprising things.

Timid Fearless
Toughness Hardy

How well they handle hard work, long days, and bad weather.

Delicate Iron
People Bond Sociable

How much this horse enjoys being around people.

Aloof Velcro

About this horse

$18,000 USD Disciplines: Cowboy Dressage, Dressage, Endurance Riding, English, English Pleasure, Parade, Trail Riding, Western Dressage 🇪🇸 2016 Andalusian gelding 📄 Registered IALHA 👋🏼 16.2 hands ⚡️Trail / Pleasure / Dressage 🌳 Located in San Diego, California El Tesoro Secreto is a 16.2H registered Andalusian gelding with a dressage foundation and countless trail miles. This big, beautiful boy is a fun all-arounder with an adorable, people-loving personality. Tesoro has lovely gaits and a wonderful uphill conformation. He’s had basic dressage training and demonstrates a potential to advance with additional training. This boy loves the trail. He has countless trail miles in varied locations, from city streets to the backcountry, with his AA owner. He’s not bothered by cars, trucks, motorcycles, bicycles, or e-bikes. He has a very forward, ground-covering walk and the energy to go all day—he is not your “mosey down the trail” type. He crosses water like a champ. He goes out alone or in a group (in a group, he prefers to lead or ride side by side). He’s never barn or buddy sour. Tesoro has been in three parades and a handful of poker rides. He went on his first overnight family camping trip to Cuyamaca in October ‘25. He is truly well-rounded. Tesoro recently completed his first AERC limited-distance endurance ride in October ‘25 (25 miles)! He did great—he camped well, was fit and sound the entire ride, and passed all vet checks with flying colors. More LD endurance rides could be in his future. This guy is respectful on the ground. He’s easy to catch, halter, lead, tie, groom, saddle, lunge, and bathe. Good for the farrier and vet. He’s a bit ear shy; for bridling, just loosen a cheek piece before sliding the bridle over his ears and he’s fine. Sometimes he can be anxious trailering; he does best with a buddy and a hay net. He’s an intermittent cribber, though he does not crib while wearing his cribbing collar. In May ‘24, Tesoro was diagnosed with a mild suspensory strain in his back right leg. He was thoroughly rehabbed (rest, PRP, shockwave, laser) then cleared for work in September ‘24 with no reoccurrence. In December ‘24, he was observed mildly lame behind; vet injected hocks, stifles, and neck and he has been sound since. Vet records available on request. Tesoro has a lot of energy and big movement. He can spook or be anxious under saddle in certain circumstances. Therefore he’ll do best with an experienced rider and consistent work. If you’re looking for a gorgeous, well-rounded horse with dressage potential, Tesoro is your guy! Excellent home a must for this beloved boy. Video: [contact info removed]

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Registration references

  • Registered IALHA