Finley
2019 
Stock
paint
Gelding
15hh

FEE: $TBD
Adopter level: Intermediate: Adoptable August 2025


From trainer:

Rider level: Intermediate/ working with trainer

 

Finley loves to please, but he can be shy. He needs a rider with confidence that can be beside him through everything. He has come such a long way since I’ve had him. He came to me with a lot of anxiety and nervousness. He’s learned to relax and think through many different challenges. He likes to take a minute to think through things, once he does, he is a very willing, curious horse. Finley can w/t/c under saddle, he can feel very forward or unbalanced at times but settles into a nice frame. He is doing well in the beginning stages of liberty training. Loads well, no vices, buck, bolt, or rear. His little legs are not the best for jumping, and he doesn’t seem to want to. He like trails a lot, and will settle in any order of the pack. If he goes too long without consistent riding, he might pretend he doesn’t remember, but he will pick right back up where he left off within a ride or two. He is very kind. He is such an easy keeper, doesn’t get hurt, doesn’t need grain if he’s got good hay. He does get a little anxious in a stall since I don’t stall him regularly, but this is something he would adjust to.

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