07/27/2021
is a seven-year-old 14.1hh Mustang (623007) who is very friendly and gentle. He loves people and greets everyone who walks by at the fence, though he is a little more wary of those whom he has not already met. He stands calmly for all grooming, washing, fly spraying, tying, etc., even when in an obviously uncomfortable situation (such as a mare setting back on her lead and panicking in the trailer next to him). He is an air fern and loves food like any pony – a lot.
Angus enjoys trail rides, will practically take himself on them (no turning around or trying to dodge for home), can ride alone, lead or follow others, and maintains the same steady gait both coming and going. He moves his hindquarters and forehand very easily and would be suitable for low- to mid-level dressage or reining. He does not enjoy jumping as he is not built for it at all (think Haflinger) but has jumped 1’10” and can do it occasionally if necessary.
In an arena with a trainer, Angus could be ridden by anyone since he stops completely off natural aids and turns on a touch. However, he feeds off his handler’s emotions, so if you are confident, he is confident and if you are nervous, he is nervous. For this reason, he would be best suited to a confident intermediate rider. He would fit better into a gelding home, as he tends to get a little rougher with mares.
