ALAMO

ALAMO — Golden Looks, Heart of Gold, and Handy to Boot 6-Year-Old Dun Buckskin Gelding • 14.3 Hands

Alamo’s the kind of horse that makes you do a double-take with that rich golden dun buckskin coat shining in the sun. But stick around a minute and you’ll fall for his quiet, all-heart personality instead. At 6 years old and a solid 14.3 hands, he’s the perfect size: big enough to get the job done, small enough that he never leaves you feeling over-horsed. In the arena he’s broke, soft, and just plain fun to ride. He neck reins like a pro, picks up both leads, lopes smooth collected circles, backs up sweetly, and turns around on a dime. Ask him to stop and he’ll gladly plant that butt in the dirt with a nice slide. Responsive and athletic without being hot or complicated — the kind you can enjoy even if your riding days are more “weekend warrior” than “rodeo pro.” He’s also showing real talent on the heel side. Alamo likes cattle, tracks a lead steer nicely, and has that natural stop and athleticism that makes you think “yeah, this guy could be something special” with a little more time in the roping pen or in the sorting. Out on the trail or around the ranch he’s just as willing. He’ll go alone or with buddies, crosses water, climbs hills, picks through rocks and brush, steps over logs, and handles the kind of uneven country we have here in California without drama. Traffic, busy roads, dogs, bikes, flags, tarps, bridges, and random obstacles? He’s seen it and just keeps going no big deal. On the ground he’s a gentleman. Easy to catch, stands tied like a champ, loads and hauls great, bathes without a fuss, and is just plain pleasant to be around. No drama, no surprises — the kind of horse you can hand off to a friend and know he’ll take good care of them. Alamo’s got the looks that turn heads, the gentle heart you can’t train into them, and enough talent to keep things interesting. He’s beautiful, handy, kind, and versatile — basically the whole package without making you work for it. Longhorn Ranch — Paicines, California Dina 831•537•1915 In-person visits are always welcome, and FaceTime or video tours are easy to set up.We work with good haulers and can help arrange shipping just about anywhere.