Gilligan-ATFO Training Horse

Gilligan - ATFO 2024 Diamond Division Gilligan 07/25/2020 Appalachian Brumby Chestnut Gelding 14.1 hh estimated FEE: $1500 starting bid in August, fees will increase with training TRAINING: This horse is part of a special training event called the Appalachian Trainer Face Off. You can learn about it on Facebook and on our website. Horses in this training event are adoptable following 100+ days of training in August. He is in training in North Carolina with Savannah Banner, you can follow his training on Facebook at #hopteamgilligan. And for some videos of Gilligan: https://fb.watch/taUuqUqEdD/ https://fb.watch/taUA0e72sl/ Gilligan is a handsome fellow who was born into rescue at Heart of Phoenix on July 25, 2020. He participated in a 100-day in hand competition as a yearling. His trainer says Gilligan is becoming quite the horse. He can now walk, trot, extended trot, lope and extended lope very well and with lots of collection. He can do simple lead changes, side pass, leg yield, turn on the haunches and forehand as well as back up. Gilly stands to be mounted, will let his trainer crawl all over him and loves attention. He’s not afraid of loud noises or guns, will trail ride in a group or alone, and honestly doesn’t get upset over much. He stands quietly while barrel horses run through their patterns wide open. He is fantastic at ground work, stands for the farrier and a bath, doesn’t mind fly spray, and lets me act a fool around him. Crossties great, ties to the trailer and hitching rails great, and will ground tie… as long as grass isn’t involved He loads on a trailer, crosses creeks, crosses bridges and logs. He has just learned to bow and lie down and is working on standing from lying while mounted. Overall, Gilligan is an extremely sweet, smart horse. Adoption fees may be outdated, as a horse may have moved into training, so check us on most current fee. Horses typically adopted UTD on vaccines, dental floats, farrier care and all vet needs. Horse Locations Typically in Appalachia, but please inquire about a horse's specific location when you apply! We are looking to adopt to safe homes. A history of good horsemanship, the ability to provide sufficient care with good vet, farrier and peer references are important. If you are a first time horse owner, we will require you to board at a facility for the first year while you learn more about care. We encourage everyone to take advantage of riding lessons. Foal adoptions require previous, established experience with youngsters. Our adoption process makes sure you get the right horse for you – it is a no fail process for finding the right match. Apply at https://wvhorserescue.org/adopt.