Mario

Description

Mario is a 2016 black Gypsy Vanner gelding standing at 14.3 hands—safe, reliable, and fun, we adore this handsome gelding. He's the kind that makes the Gypsy Vanner breed so popular. This sweet gelding is absolutely stunning with a jet-black body and perfectly matching white stockings with feathers like a cheerleader's pompoms. Built to last with a ton of bone, great feet, and balanced conformation, Mario comes running to the gate when he sees you and has the disposition of a big teddy bear—sweet, kind, and lovable. He doesn't have a mean bone in his body and wants to be your buddy. Mario is a trail-riding machine, happy to pack anyone in the family. He's made lots of miles cruising through the mountains and desert—happy, trusting, and willing to go right where you pilot him. Mario has a nice one-handed neck rein and is simple and uncomplicated to ride. Super smooth with a nice ground-covering walk, beautiful trot, and comfortable lope on a loose rein. He has a big stop with just the word "whoa" and will stand still and quiet until asked to move. Mario has a nice side pass, easy lead departures, and is soft in his face. We have ridden him English and bareback as well—just a fun horse any way you choose to ride him. Very trained in the arena, yet amazing outside with great confidence and stamina to last all day. Mario has been ridden all over the ranch to gather cattle and used at a couple brandings. He's been roped on a few times and is game for anything you throw his way. Mario knows some fun tricks and will lay down to easily mount or dismount. Accustomed to dogs, gunfire, heavy traffic, large machinery, and tarps, he enjoys attention and looks forward to being groomed and loved on. Impeccable ground manners, he will ground tie where you drop his lead. You can ride him daily or twice a year—he's the same solid citizen, 100% absolute gentle every time you saddle him. Mario makes owning and riding a horse fun, easy, and effortless. If you want to enjoy the ride, here you go.