This message is from: "Kevin and Verna Mattinson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Hello, This gelding for sale is a colt that my husband and I raised and sold at a year and a half old. The woman who owns and loves him, unfortunately, is going through a divorce and some financial issues, etc. and she has regretfully decided that she must part with him. There's a lot going on in her life right now so I offered to help advertise him for her. He was foaled on August 11, 2001 and has some very nice breeding, particularly on his father's side. His grandsire is Konggard, who is a son of the famous Myrstein. His registered name is WFF Ander, but she calls his Klay. Klay is quite tall, much taller than any of my own so I would think he is 14.2 or 14.3 hh. We had him here for a few months this winter and he is easy to work with and very gentle, excellent barn manners, trailers very well, farriers very well, etc., etc. He has had professional training and quite a bit of work put on him. The trainer who started him competes in dressage so that is the kind of start he's had. His owner says he needs a strong rider, a good child could ride him but he is VERY strong (thru the neck) and needs someone who won't let him take advantage. He sometimes will give a few little bucks when asked to move out or into the canter. Then he generally settles right down. His gaits are smooth and nice. He is definitely more than green broke. The only problem she's ever had with him is that he is extremely nervous of vehicles. He's been trail ridden with no problem, although she's never ridden him with a group of horses, but I don't know why that would be any problem. He is also had some harness training and has been ground driven. He just needs someone to give him the time that she no longer can. There is nothing negative about him, except his fear of vehicles. I think he just needs someone with some knowledge and experience to overcome that issue. He is healthy and has had no health or lameness issues or anything like that to be concerned about. He's been very well cared for and up to date on vaccinations, wormings, etc. He really is a lovely boy, very pretty, and has loads of potential. She is asking $5500 CDN. For anyone who wants more information, please write me and I'll connect you to the owner or get more information for you, etc. I have some pictures of him I can send you and she is planning to send me some better pictures of him and some pictures of him under saddle as well, which I can also forward to anyone interested. Thanks, Verna Mattinson Woodrow Fjord Farm Oxford, Nova Scotia www.aacoastal.com
