Barbie

Barbie is an 8 year old stunningly marked golden palomino and white paint mare that is not only pretty to look at but equally as pretty moving. She stands a solid 15.1 hands tall with a proportionate build and heavy substance to her stature. Barbie can does it all from English to western and trails she is a versatile and handy mount. Barbie stands tied, easy to work on for the vet and farrier, sprays, bathes, clips and easy to groom and saddle up whether on a single tie or set of cross ties. Barbie is great in turnout and comes running to the gate when she sees you, she’s also quiet and clean in her stall. Under saddle Barbie is an uncomplicated and fun ride. I’ve used her extensively for my lesson students and one of my young ladies even took her out to her first visit wt the equine obstacle park and navigated her through some really awesome obstacles with ease. Barbie was confident over the tension bridge, moving platform, teeter totter, cowboy curtain, multiple ponds, cake box, Texas two step and more check out the video to see how brave this beautiful young mare is!!!! She will ride nicely one handed in a finished bit and has lovely transitions she will walk, jog and extend the jog as well as lope off and extend the lope, she comes back through downward transitions effortlessly with just simply relaxing your seat and softly humming and if you want her to bury her hind end for a stop just take your legs off and say “whoa” and she will stop, she has a nice back up and is very comfortable through her gaits. She takes both leads nicely and stays balanced when loping circles, she has a nice simple lead change and really neck reins around easily. I have pulled the bridle off her and rode her around and she guides just as easy as if it was on. Barbie has a soft mouth and will ride around with beautiful collection in contact, she stays soft over the back and natural impulsion from the hind, when you put this mare together her movement becomes even more elegant and soft. Under English tack Barbie has a lovely big step to her trot with nice flat knee and reach and has a naturally floaty canter with nice suspension, Barbie will trot ground poles and willingly will take a jump! Barbie leg yields, softens her face, moves her hip and shoulders and stays soft and relaxed through all maneuvers. Barbie is a dream to load up and haul out- she requires no lunging or riding down when in a new place and loves an adventure! This beautiful mare would make an awesome all around horse for just about anyone, kid approved for a lesson program or beginner adult, she’s simple, she’s fun and she’s ready to meet her new partner. Barbies sells sound without vices or limitations. Barbie is barefoot, up to date on vaccines and coggins as well as de-worming and hoof care. Dallas PA 18612 Ben Hall- (814) 979-2046