Sonic
Mustang Gelding
14.2 HH est
2018
Sonic is in training for 110+ days with Grace McCall and will be available for adoption to approved applicants at the ATFO event in August 2025. Starting bid 1500. Follow his progress at #hopteamsonic
From the trainer 8/6/2025
This is Sonic's last required post and final 90 day check in. The last thirty days feel like they've gone by so fast! It's been a month of building and seeing the horse that Sonic has become. He's engaged with a lot more people and riders of all levels, gotten out and about on trail rides and off property. He's showing greater understanding everyday of his work under-saddle and demonstrating where his strengths lie. His mind and acceptance of things that may surprise him or confuse him as well as shenanigans happening around his body is a highlight, and so are his easy to ride gaits. Everyone who's been on him agrees he's smooth to sit and it is indeed a comfy good canter. As he looks for a home- I see strong potential for him to become beginner-safe, but he would for sure suit someone who is competent at all three gaits and wants a horse to explore trails on, do some arena work with and enjoy in all his blonde handsome glory. He's quickly grown a fan club here, and puts smiles on the faces of everyone around him.
From trainer July 2025:
This attractive good moving gelding is available for adoption through the Appalachian Trainer Face Off program. He's going well under-saddle, WTC with three good gaits that are comfortable and athletic. He's shown himself to be a gentleman around the barn, he clips, bathes, ties and crossties, and gets his feet trimmed with no fuss. While Sonic is green, and thus I recommend him for a home where his training can continue to be advanced, he shows strong potential to be a steady partner with no limitations. I would personally delight to see him developed as a fancy little dressage mustang, but his curious, sensible nature would serve him and his new partner in most any discipline. He's become a pleasure to bring along and his sweet attitude has everyone a fan. He will have a further 40 days of training before he is available to approved adopters at the August 23rd adoption event.
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A history of good horsemanship, the ability to provide sufficient care with good vet, farrier and peer references are important. If you are a first-time horse owner, we will require you to board at a facility for the first year while you learn more about care. We encourage everyone to take advantage of riding lessons.
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| Name | Sonic - ATFO 2025 Diamond Division |
| Location | Shoals, WV |
| Breeds | Mustang |
| Gender | Gelding |
| Age | 7 |
| Height | 14.2 HH |
| Color | Red Roan |
| Disciplines | Prospect for Any Discipline |
| Temperament | 5 - Standard ? |
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