Raphael

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$15,500 16y

Raphael

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$15,500

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Sale format
Direct sale
Listed
0 months ago
Breed
Age
16 years
Discipline
Dressage
Location
Height
14.3hh
Color
Grey

Horse Traits

Trail ReadyGood to ClipEasy for FarrierEasy for VetTies QuietlyGood to LoadGood with Others
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Pedigree

This horse does not have a registered pedigree on file.

Temperament & Management

Training Level Intermediate
The Pro

The Pro

Not flashy, not dramatic - just shows up, does the job, and goes back to the barn. Reliable in ways that take years to fully appreciate. The kind of horse that makes every day manageable and keeps ambitious goals feeling achievable.

Smooth Ride Quick Learner People Horse Brave Honest Competitor Pushes Through Mentally Solid Straightforward People Pleaser Consistent Worker

Performance

Energy Moderate

How much natural "go" this horse has.

Very Cold Hot
Trainability Eager

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 Confident

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
Herd Dynamics Submissive

Where this horse falls in the pecking order.

Submissive Dominant

About this horse

$15,500 USD OBO Disciplines: Competitive Trail Riding, Cowboy Dressage, Cowhorse, Cross-Country, Dressage, Endurance Riding, Lesson, Longe Line, Mountain Trail 🌟 Meet Raphael – The Total Package 🌟 Raphael is a seasoned mountain horse with an impressive background in dressage. His exceptional breeding shows through in his athleticism, intelligence, and willing disposition. 🐎 Trail & Packing Experience Raphael has been packed and has led multi-day pack strings. He’s confident and safe in the mountains, accustomed to sharing the trail with other users throughout the San Juan Forest in Colorado and the BLM lands of New Mexico. 🐎 Arena Training & Dressage Skills In the arena, Raphael is just as comfortable as he is on the trail. He knows his leads, and has a nice w/t/c He turns on the haunches and forehand, leg yields, and has flawless transitions. With natural collection, perfect cadence, and responsiveness to seat and leg, he’s supple and soft in hand and under saddle. 🐎 Exposure & Versatility This horse is solid. He’s been exposed to countless obstacles both in and out of the arena—you can see plenty of proof in my YouTube videos! He’s even worked cows and takes everything in stride. 🐎 Manners & Handling Raphael is a gentleman to handle—easy to catch, groom, clip, bathe, fly spray, worm, and shoe. He ties, stands quietly, and loads into the trailer with enthusiasm. His ground manners are impeccable. 🐎 Personality Gentle, curious, and kind, Raphael loves people and enjoys his herd, though he sits near the bottom of the pecking order. He’s a true partner with a big heart and an adventurous spirit. 🐎 Videos Videos and photos are available on my YouTube channel: [contact info removed] 📌 For more details and video links, visit: [contact info removed] 📞 Contact: [contact info removed] Call, text or pm with any questions!! ✨ Horses with Raphael’s versatility and training don’t stay on the market long—reach out today!

Profile highlights

16-year-old grey gelding

Structured facts

Training milestones

  • Packed and led multi-day pack strings