Dusty

Description:

Dusty is a beautiful palomino Kentucky Mountain Horse. He is an 11-year-old gelding and stands 15.3 hands tall. We are the third family to ever own Dusty. Our cousin purchased him as a yearling and owned him for 9 1/2 years until health issues within the family caused them to sell Dusty. We cannot say enough good things about this horse. He has been ridden by many different people, from the smallest children to the largest men to the oldest women. He’s been trail-ridden hundreds of miles and has probably spent more nights at a campground somewhere than he has at home in his own stall! He is a 100% seasoned trail horse. He crosses logs, ditches, and water without hesitation. He will easily go up and down steep hills and through the mud. He’s seen it all, as he has been ridden from the most rugged and rough terrain to the busy city setting. Dusty has also been taken to local horse shows and shown in various classes, from the fun classes like egg and spoon to the pleasure classes, and very rarely does he not come away with a ribbon. He neck reins and backs up. He is set perfectly in his gait. His gait is completely natural, and even if you’re new to riding gaited horses, there are no worries about keeping him in his gait. He requires no special shoeing and can even travel naturally, being barefoot. When you ask, he will walk along on a loose rein or pick up and gait. He will gait slow, or if you want to move on out, he has a faster gear, riding you around 14 mph or so. Dusty will ride in the front or the back, alone or with a group. We’ve used him to check our livestock. He’s been ridden through our sheep and cattle, and we’ve also used him to check fences. He’s seen all kinds of wildlife, such as deer and Turkey. He is traffic-safe and ATV-safe and doesn’t mind the tarps and such. Dusty gets along well with other horses and is quiet in the barn. His kind and gentle disposition go along with his beautiful color and gait to make the perfect package of a horse. Dusty has been more like a family member rather than a horse. Check out our full video on YouTube to see all of this for yourself! It is a bit lengthy, but we are sure enjoying our time with Dusty! Feel free to call us with any questions