This exceptional registered Haflinger gelding is offered for sale at $6,500.00. He has had loads of trail rides. You can safely walk, trot or canter him on the trail, around other horses. He behaves beautifully and is easy to control. His name is Mark Major (Marty). Marty is ever so sweet and loves to be with people. He walks up to meet you at the gate and willingly "noses" into his halter. He stands 14.3. Marty is 7 years old, such a perfect age to take him any way you want. He has been ridden by an experienced 12 year old girl. Marty has been exposed to cattle, dogs, ranch life, llamas, equipment and much more potentially scary stuff. His pedigree is excellent with Major League NTF as his grand sire. Also on his pedigree is Midas Touch NTF, Alpen Konig & Pudding. This horse is smart, sweet, willing and loving. He loves to go out for a ride. Marty was started Western but would also do very well going English. If you are looking for a really nice, calm, stable, dependable horse, you should consider Marty. He also has the best, smoothest gaits of the haffies we have had. UTD on veterinary including WN. We were told he has had 60 days driving experience. Follow the top link at the bottom of this page "Trail Ride Pics-Wishbone Corral". In that Picasa Web Albums site, there is an album entitled "MARTY" where you can view many more pictures of him. Additional pics are in several of the most recent TRAIL RIDE ALBUMS as well, where you can see him in "action". There are also more pics of him on this website on the "Trail Horses for Sale" page. Anyone that can ride, can ride this horse! Call our toll free number today! 1-888-860-7888
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EQUINE APPRAISALS available Susanne is certified with: CAGA ~ Certified Appraisers Guild of America
Our story is about realizing our dreams and helping you realize yours. Loving, living with, caring for, and riding safe trail horses. As baby boomers, we know the clock is ticking. We decided to follow our dream of owning horses. Of course, at first, we made mistakes (like buying a green-broke Arabian mare with an attitude) Yes-We still have her. We discovered the Haflinger Horse five years ago. We believe this breed makes the best family horse for trail riding, pleasure riding & horse camping.
With the mountainous terrain of Shasta County, California, the Haflinger is well suited for the job. Lifestyle, riding skill and personality all play a role in choosing the right horse. We are here to help you find and purchase just the right horse for you and your family. We carefully screen our horses before we buy. We train on-site and on the trail. Our Haflingers are loved and played with like a family member. We offer sound, calm, intelligent, fun horses for pleasure riding. Our horses are handled daily. We ride them right out our gate, into the woods, through the water and over logs and bridges. Our horses are put through many "de-spooking" trials. They are exposed to dogs, cats, children, motorized vehicles and many more "Big Boogies". We try to challenge their minds and prepare them for everday life in their new home and out on the trail. We like to make it fun for them and for us as well. Safety for both horse and rider is a top priority at the Wishbone Corral. It is our experience that the Haflinger is a great choice for a safe, fun, family horse. We offer trail horses for sale for your Western Pleasure.
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Haflinger Horses are calm and less spooky than other horse breeds as a rule. They are generally shorter in stature, but typically more muscular and can carry large riders easily.
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Haflingers inherently have a genuine willing attitude and are friendly towards people, adopting themselves easily into your family. Most Haflingers are easy keepers, have a long life span, and are highly intelligent. They learn quickly and easily.
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Haflingers range in height from 13 to 16 hands~14 being most common although the trend is for the taller Hafys. All Haflingers have wide-spaced eyes with smaller ears, a strong, arched neck and a well-sprung body. They have a broad chest and rump, strong, big-boned legs and hard hooves. Many do not need shoes.
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In Austria, Haflingers are referred to as "Palomino Ponies". They range in color from light to dark chocolate. Most are chestnut with a flaxen mane and tail. Haflingers are well-suited for Trail Riding, Mountain Packing, Horse Camping, Driving, Western Pleasure, Jumping and Dressage.
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HORSE PACKING & CAMPING Horse packing & camping can be one of the most enjoyable and rewarding outdoor activities in the world. However, to be safe, one needs to be prepared! I ventured into this challenging hobby four years ago and soon learned the importance of knowledge, caution, practice and proper equipment. You and your animals need to be properly trained and physically fit for this adventure. I want to share some of the resources that I have found to be helpful. Below are some of the Books, Websites, Organizations, Suppliers, etc. that I have used over the years. BOOKS: HAPPY TRAILS by Les Sellnow THE COMPLETE TRAIL HORSE by Dan Aadland Blue Creek Outfitting TRAIL RIDING Packing & Training by Stan Walchuk Jr. HAVE SADDLE WILL TRAVEL by Don West HORSE PACKING ILLUSTRATED by Dusty Johnson HORSE PACKING by Charles Johnson Post HORSES, HITCHES & ROCKY TRAILS by Joe Back HORSE CAMPING by George Hatley
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We like to take our Haflingers out into our National Forests for trail rides with real obstacles and "trail trials". This is Wallen Stutz, (sold) and Susie Gavigan at Lassen Volcanic National Park. A nice, cool, all day ride.
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