We are looking for a gelding in Northern California to purchase for my
husband Hugh, who is a 62 year old rider with intermediate skills.
Although we do not compete, our trail riding is very aggressive, much in
the endurance style, so we are seeking a horse with the right kind of
energy, stamina, and attitude to spend day after day with us at Pt.
Reyes, Mt. Diablo, etc. The ideal horse will have three good gaits, a
strong trail background plus dressage training and capability, since we
school in dressage as a means to greater balance and obedience to the
aids. Horse should be in the 15-hand range (rider is 160 lbs.), probably
8-10 years old. Calm and sensible disposition are a must. We would be
especially interested finding a Morgan, but there might be an Arab out
there who's just the right guy. The horse will have a stall and paddock in
an excellent boarding facility in Stockton, as well as responsible and
loving owners. Please contact Sandra McBride at 209/477-4678 (home)
or 209/467-6219 (work), or reply via ridecamp.
Thanks for your help --
Sandy McBride