Drifter

Have you ever dreamed of owning that Once In A Lifetime Horse that you just don’t come by everyday? Well we have found him for you!! Meet the one and only DRIFTER; A 4 year old registered blue roan Friesian/Percheron cross gelding. Sire Friesian (BARKLEY FON LACLAR), Dam blue roan Percheron (Dixie). Standing right at 17 hands – he’s a big boy but don’t let his size fool you, he’s just a big ole puppy dog and has a very loving personality. He loves all the attention from little kids rubbing on him and is as gentle as they come. Drifter is very well trained to ride both English and Western and also drives the very best. He’s seen a lot of outside miles in open fields and on the roads, we’ve rode and drove him to town many times, traffic does not bother him one bit, he’s been on many trails and has been hauled to state parks. He crosses creeks & logs, goes through thick brushes and been through rough terrain. Drifter rides very well in the arena as well with his dressage and western riding, he has a one hand neck rein but does also ride simple with two hands. Drifter is very soft in the bridle, he knows the leg cues and will come off your leg ,side passes, pivots, will open/close gates. There hasn’t been anything that phases this guy, he’s great with the tarps, bull whip, balls, gunshots and is great with dogs and other animals around him, Little kids crawling all over him between his legs and he has no care in the world also loves being brushed and pampered! Drifter has had all levels of riders and is safe for the beginners. It doesn’t matter how you want to ride him, bareback or bridless, he’ll carry 3 at the same time, he will also lay down in the saddle on cue and sits up like a dog. Drifter is great in the stall or out in pasture and meets you at the gate. He ties and loads great in trailer and is great to haul, he’s very good with the farrier and stands patiently, also good to be bathed. This guy would definitely make a great dressage horse and sure has been a joy to train and has the training you need. He’s ready for whatever direction you choose. He’s easy to push forward in the trot when asked and is very smooth in both trot and canter. He does very well on his transitions and does very well on his lateral work. Drifter has never had any soundness issues and sells 100% sound and is up to date on vaccines and dewormer. Drifter has been one of our all time favorites that we’ve ever had in the barn and is definitely a barn favorite! He’s sure been a lot of fun and has brought a lot of joy for us and especially the little ones. It doesn’t matter what you want to do on this guy, he will do it. Drifter is one that will be very hard to let go of and I’m pretty sure there will be some tears shed when he leaves the barn, but we are very excited to find the lucky new owner of this special boy!! I do believe there’s not another one around quite like him and he’s definitely a ONCE IN A LIFETIME HORSE!! If you have any questions about Drifter or would like to come out to the ranch and meet him in Fairbanks, IA, please feel free to contact Edwin Raber at 319-283-0616.