Perry

 Breed: Shire/QH

Sex: gelding

Age: 2021

Height: 16h
Pedigree: 

Price: $25000 subject to change
​​​​​Link to lots of photos:     https://www.flickr.com/photos/11833417@N05/albums/72177720329965809

Link to videos:  Perry- Draft x gelding | Flickr 

  Perry- 5yr 16 h shire/qh gelding that is absolutely stunning, sweet and just so darn fun to ride! Perry was actually a horse that I had back in October of 2025 but he moved into a new home super quickly! He was vetted at that time with xrays of front feet. He has since been doing lots of trails up and down the hills of Vermont, some ring work and other fun stuff. I jumped at the opportunity to purchase him back when he wasn't quite the right fit for his owner who decided a young athletic horse at her stage in life wasn't the best. Obviously we will be getting him going again and revaluating him but with just a few rides in the ring and in the field it's easy to remember why we loved him so much :)

Perry is the type of draft x that is athletic enough to look the part in the show ring. What a beautiful mover that just makes the prettiest shape. I think he is so darn fancy!

I had seen so much video of this horse doing everything and anything from english, western, trails, carrying flags, tarps and more. You can tell he is just super duper well broke with all the buttons but boy we really found a gem here because he rides even better than I could have expected.

Even though he is still young, Perry carries himself like a seasoned veteran. He rides with the kind of maturity and steadiness you normally only find in older horses. Under saddle, Perry is soft in the bridle, willing to learn, and extremely well broke. He neck reins easily when ridden western and stays light in the bridle with an easy headset. His lope is smooth and balanced. He catches both leads easily making him comfortable for long rides in the arena or out on the trail. Whether you prefer to ride in a saddle or bareback, Perry is equally steady and sure footed. We rode him english and he was just so lovely he could throw down a winning dressage test today!
This gelding has also been exposed to plenty of real world experiences that show off his versatility. He has been roped off of and will confidently drag a calf. He has carried the American flag with confidence. Out on the trail, Perry is the kind of horse you can count on. He moves through water, brush, and all kinds of rough terrain without a second thought. He is not spooky and stays level headed in new places and around new sights and sounds.
Around the barn and in the pasture, Perry is easy to care for and easy to get along with. He does well whether kept in a stall or turned out in the pasture. He had been living out 24/7 with his previous owner but here he comes in during the day. He stands quietly to be saddled, brushed, and bathed, and stands good for the farrier.

He is the kind of horse that I think everyone is going to be fighting to have in their barn. I really look forward to showing him off a bit more as time allows. This is a very special one!

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