Chico

Description:

Chico has been an absolute joy to own. He even has his own Breyer Horse look alike! This outgoing guy is always ready for a new adventure. I have spent the summer riding him in the mountains, both alone and with other horses. He was my main mount while working for BLM spraying weeds in the forest because I could work for 10 hours and feel like I only rode for 1. He has the smoothest gait you could ever ask for. He went anywhere I pointed him: through water, over logs, pushing through thick brush. Like all Paso Finos, Chico is very forward-moving and ready to go, with ears up and a great attitude. He is excellent around the kids and has never pulled back, kicked, or bucked. He loads like a dream and jumps right in. There have been days I walked out of the barn to find my 10-year-old climbing on a bucket to get on him with a hay string around his nose. You cannot help but smile when you are around this horse! He is turned out in the pasture with seven other geldings and gets along just fine. He is currently wearing front shoes, which are good for the farrier. Chico also knows how to carry a pack saddle and is good-minded with anything you throw on him, including the vibrating pump to spray invasive weeds.
What I love most about this horse is his willingness to get along. If he isn’t sure about something at first, you give him a second chance, and you never have to revisit it. I take him to the ropings in town and push steers up the back ally. After one night, he knew his job and stopped at every gate he knew we needed to shut. He picks up patterns quickly and has been used at the local fair for gymkhana events by a 12-year-old girl. He has endless possibilities, and he would fit in about any family. I have never questioned that he would do something unsafe or ill-willed.
Chico can stay with us free of board for the first week after purchase. I also have a hauler with whom I have worked very closely for the last ten years who would be willing to bring him about anywhere. Please call or text anytime if you have questions about this fun little dude. I get compliments about him everywhere I go. Take advantage of one with many great years of enjoyment left without all the funny business of a young/green horse.