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Meet Mercedes a 2018 AQHA drop dead gorgeous Grulla Gelding that stands 15H tall and weighs 1200 lbs. Mercedes is a highlight for us as we have owned him since he was a year old baby. We have had the pleasure of starting and training him until now, he’s been an awesome horse all the way through, we love this guy. He’s been there and done a little of everything, from ranch riding to day to day ranch work to trail riding and even team roping and pasture roping. Mercedes is that all-around horse that looks beautiful doing it whatever that may be that you choose to do with him. He is guaranteed to get noticed everywhere you go. Mercedes has perfect confirmation. He is very clean and very sound. He is great in traffic going down the road or through town. He does not spook. Mercedes is excellent on the trails by himself or in a group.  He does not get worried if he is in the front or the back. This guy has had tons of outdoor riding and tons of miles in the outdoor world from going to town riding down the highway or going down the trails or out checking cattle in a wide-open pasture. Along with that he is great in the arena. He has a very good one hand neck-rein. He side passes and spins with ease. He has a smooth trot a smooth canter and goes into a trot and canter with ease . Mercedes is very easy to ride and would fit pretty much any level of rider. Mercedes is up-to-date on his shots, his teeth and his feet. He is a very easy keeper and gets along good in the pasture with other horses. He is great to load and trailers easily. He is good to shoe, clip, bathe, etc. Mercedes is very well bred. He is a own son of POCO GRULLO SPIRIT going back to POCO BUENOS JACKET and then on the bottom side he is by JESSIES GRULLA POCO who goes back to JESSIES POCO SUG. Mercedes is the entire package. He is very versatile and a lot of fun to have around, plus you cannot get a horse any fancier to look at. Call us with any further questions at 330-231-2311 to see if Mercedes is the ride of your life!

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The Moon is the first milestone on the road to the stars! It is true; All you’ll see are stars when you are around Moon Look no further if you want that “once in a lifetime” kind of gelding! You won’t just love his color; you will love everything about this handsome gelding. He’s BUCKSKIN and an own son of $3,200,000.00 sire SHINERS VOODOO DR and out of WIMPYS MEGA STEP who herself has NRHA earnings over $62,000.00. This gorgeous gelding is as pretty as a picture, conformationally balanced and correct. His soft, kind eye will steal your heart, and his sweet and loving personality is second to none. Moon will do it all. If you only have a one-horse trailer, he will always be your go-to. He is highly versatile and well-rounded. Before you step foot in that saddle, let him curbside to make mounting easier! Moon is seasoned in Reining, Trail Riding, Ranch Riding, Cow Horse, Ranch Versatility, Conformation, Heading, and Heeling! Such a talented and proven gelding that does it all! Well Adapted to miles of trails in various terrains, he goes where he is pointed. He has a great walk and is smooth at all gaits. Great in groups of horses, doesn’t get hot, and rides off alone. Bicycles, Buffalo, rabbits, numerous dogs, strollers, plastic bags, and gunfire do not phase Moon. He does all reining and cow horse maneuvers easily, with effortless lead changes, cute spins, and deep sliding stops. He guides easily and is very simple to pilot. He will really shine in the Ranch Riding & Versatility events. Moon is very cowy and fun to work both cattle and Buffalo on. He is handy in the sorting pens and makes a day’s work enjoyable. A true switch-end rope horse works the way a stand-out horse should! We have used him all over our Montana and Arizona ranches. Moon is safe and sane for any level of rider. He is very smooth and comfortable to ride and remains exceptionally gentle even with substantial time off. He is one that you can saddle up and go enjoy without hesitation. There is no silly stuff to him, and he remains the same on every ride. Moon will meet you at the gate and is always accessible and eager to be caught. He is a very willing partner that aims to please. We know whoever buys him will enjoy him as much as we do! Sound, UTD on worming, dental, and farrier. We welcome you to come and ride Moon at our place in Arizona or in Florida. Please don’t hesitate to call us at 406-381-2347; we love to talk horses!

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Royal in pedigree, ability, looks, and temperament – Dolly is a once in a lifetime queen. Exceptionally trainable, Dolly has smooth transitions, pretty turn arounds, fluent lead changes and an effortless stop. She’s a beautiful dappled palomino with a flowing mane and tail that completes her celebrity appearance. Dolly has so much athletic ability, things just come easily for her. The showing possibilities for Dolly are endless, she’s NRBC enrolled, is eligible to be registered with APHA, and you can take her to the Palomino shows. She is ready to go excel in the roping, reining, ranch horse classes, or just enjoy pleasure riding down the trails. Blessed with the mentality of an aged horse and a kind temperament, Dolly would do very well in the rope horse futurities and is eligible to compete in the Royal Crown Incentive. Extremely laid back, Dolly is more whoa than go and cruises around beautifully on a draped rein. Classy and sensible, she’s ready for whatever the day brings, whether it’s in the arena or on the trails. Confident when ridden outside, Dolly is enjoyable alone or in a group. She’s unfailingly ladylike around other horses and never marish or silly. She’s seen the sights of town, four-wheelers, tractors, tarps – her quiet gentle nature is unbothered by all the silliness. Because everyone needs some fun tricks – Dolly knows how to play ball and will happily carry a flag. She’d be an amazing horse for a queen. Dolly’s talent comes from both sides of her stellar pedigree. She’s by million-dollar sire INFERNO SIXTY SIX, who had lifetime earnings of $208,782 in the NRHA and was a Top 10 NRHA sire in 2021. Her dam is by BLACK LITTLE LENA, who won $85,811 at NCHA events. Her superior pedigree is apparent in her perfect conformation, she’s big boned, deep bodied, and very correctly put together. She stands a versatile 14.3, and weighs 1200 lbs. Bred and built for excellence, Dolly will make a stellar addition to any farm’s broodmare band. Dolly loves attention of any kind, she’ll meet you at the gate for the day’s adventure. She has perfect manners for the farrier, enjoys baths, and is easy to clip. She’ll hop in the trailer and stand quietly waiting for you. Dolly quickly settles into new environments. Sound and sane, Dolly has been a joy to own. Please call Estevan at 505-450-5519 to chat about her anytime. We’re confident you’ll love her like we do.

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Big Horse Ranch is proud to offer Waffles, a jet black five year old sporty Friesian/Welsh X standing at 13.2H. As willing as they come, this pony has said yes to everything we’ve pointed him at – trail rides, riding down the road, beach rides, jumping, and the list goes on! He is a pony – clubber’s dream, ready to hit the show ring with an experienced kid that might be ready to move up a level in the hunter’s ring. Waffles is SAFE, with more whoa than go, and the kind of pony that will take care of his rider. He is the ultimate pony package with his sweet and loving disposition along with the flashy movement of a Friesian. At only five years old, we have been beyond impressed with how relaxed he has been around all the jam-packed action at our training facility. Waffles rides any way you want and also drives single or in a pair. A kid can safely & easily handle Waffles on their own. No kick, bite or funny business. Excellent to saddle, bridle and mount. Good with his feet and an absolute gentleman for the farrier. He loads well, stands tied, can be turned out alone or in a herd, does well in a stall, and has excellent ground manners. Respectful, polite and willing to please! Waffles is ready for his forever home and a little boy or girl to call his own! Please call 352-615-5070 for more information!

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Del Rey is the perfect mixture of beauty, training, personality and talent. Standing right at 15.1 and being 5 years old he is the perfect age and size to fit anyone’s program. Del Rey is a breath taking gelding that is well versed in the cow horse and as a ranch and switch end rope horse. Not to mention he has a stellar demeanor and makes a perfect trail riding partner or youth mount as well! By an own son of Pitzers standout stallion MR BARON RED, it’s no accident he is so versatile and good minded! Del Rey can be enjoyed by absolutely anyone. His riders have ranged from 4 to 75 yrs old and he has been the same trained, seasoned veteran every trip. Another fantastic quality this gelding has to offer is his ability to stay broke with no maintenance and with ample time off! It doesn’t matter to him how often you choose to take him for a spin he will stay good every single day of the year. Del Rey is easy to rope on. He is quiet in the box, with a smooth move and a snappy face on the head side and makes the corner well on the heel side. Del Rey is also trained in the cow horse! He has an easy lead change, fun stylish spins, and is simple to prepare. He circles beautifully and will lope slow and low on a large drape and it is oh so smooth! When called on Del Rey has plenty of run, rate and reads a cow well. We use Del Rey for daily ranch chores, such as shipping, doctoring and gathering. We have drug lots of calves to brand on him in the spring, sorted and weaned on him as well. This is also a horse with lots of try and a big desire to please. We believe this superb gelding will fit any discipline. We have taken him through some rough and rocky terrain and he’s sure footed and stays steady. We have also used him to carry the American flag in the grand entry. He’s accustomed to and unbothered by heavy traffic, dogs, tarps, guns, machinery and chaos. This is a gelding we have really enjoyed. His puppy dog personality is one you can’t ignore. He is a blast to ride and an absolute knockout to look at! Please call us if you have any questions or would like to schedule a time to test ride him! Cheyenne 806-282-7093 Or Levi 795-531-2353

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THE MAVERICK CODE is jointly offered by Mark Rafacz Reining Horses and Graycheck Performance Horses. The best of both worlds with exposure to reining, ranch riding, versatility, cow work and cutting. Maverick is a stunning black six-year-old, 14.1 hand, AQHA and NRHA registered gelding. By NRHA million-dollar sire ELECTRIC CODE, NRHA Intermediate Open Futurity Champion and earner of $215,000. Maverick is a proven winner in the show pen across all levels, 2022 AQHA Level 1 Championships Rookie Amateur Ranch Riding Champion and Rookie Amateur Reining Champion, 2021 All American Quarter Horse Congress Top 10 Open Ranch Rail as well as several youth top 5 finishes in reining and ranch riding. In addition to all the reining maneuvers, he effortlessly goes over logs and bridges, opens gates and mailboxes, drags logs, ropes, loads, works cattle and trail rides. Maverick is simply stunning with his long thick black mane and tail. He has a cosmetic blemish on his left lower hip from his yearling year. Scar can be seen on profile picture. Pick your pleasure with this all-around horse, make him your next show horse and/or keep him at home and ride him around the ranch. He can do it all! Maverick can be viewed at Graycheck Performance horses located in Morriston, FL, contact 706-482-8744.

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The horse with beauty unsurpassed, strength immeasurable, and grace unlike any other, yet still remains humble enough to carry you upon her back. JS STUCK ON YOU, Jessie, is a stunning 2019 Red Dun Mare standing at 15H with a dorsal stripe that is sure to turn some heads and make some jaws drop. Jessie comes equipped with the kindest old soul, utmost charismatic personality, and an endless supply of talent and honesty. She is by far one of the nicest horses I’ve had the pleasure to swing my leg over.  This is the horse of a lifetime & owning her has been a dream! Jessie is truly one of a kind. Jessie will take care of the kiddos, lay down on command, trail ride, rope the sled, drag calves, pushes/works cattle, has a great neck rein, effortless lead departures, smooth transitions, easy turn around, and a deep stop. I mean it when I say she has never had a day where she didn’t give it her all! She genuinely loves life & the people in it. She is always the first to trot up when she sees you & eagerly sticks her head in the halter, ready to see what the day brings. Jessie will make you look forward to going to the barn, she’ll have you smiling a little bigger, make your eyes a little brighter and your day a lot better! Jessie has been hauled to rodeos, jackpots, brandings and more. This girl brings a new meaning to versatile. She can work all day on the ranch checking fences, dragging calves, sorting, ponying colts, roping and rounding up cattle. Even after working on the ranch all day, she will still get fancy in the arena. When people talk about horses being a natural mover, they are talking about horses like Jessie. From day one, she has carried herself with grace; she stays collected and soft in the bridle. She is a true ranch versatility cow horse! Jessie fits any level rider from a novice who is confident and willing to learn up to an experienced, intense rider wanting a push button higher caliber horse. She is ready to go rope and work all day but would also be more than happy to dial it down and go on a relaxing trail ride. With her heart and willingness, there is not a program out there Jessie wouldn’t excel in. She has impeccable confirmation & is built to last. Her dependability carries over from the arena, to being ridden outside, she is sure footed through any terrain and loves going in the water! A horse like this doesn’t come around everyday. She will be an asset for so many and appreciated by all! It doesn’t take much to know what a stellar individual she is. This mare is full of heart, try and accomplishment with a pedigree to prove it. On her dams side she has PEPPY SAN BADGER (LTE $172k), producer of 2,325 AQHA registered colts that have earned more than 7,200 points in all divisions and won more than $25 million. On her sire’s side she has SMART LIKE LENA (LTE $112k), the producer of 12 AQHA registered colts that have won over $112k. Contact Maya Cable @ 580-340-8270 or 405-220-8111 and I will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

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If you’re looking for a one of a kind, 15.1H Blood Bay Gelding, stop right here! SENBAR WENT VIRAL is affectionately known as Cajun at home. His papers ooze Champions and Class. For starters, his sire is none other than SHINE ON LINE, who has an NRHA earnings of $110,000+ and an offspring earnings of $86,085+. SHINE ON LINE was sired by the 10 million dollar sire, SHINING SPARK.  Cajun’s Dam, SENBARS GOTTA GUN, has NRHA earnings of $33,539. She is also an NRHA money earner producer. SENBARS GOTTA GUN is sired by SPOOKS GOTTA GUN who has NRHA earnings of $81,637. To accompany his papers, Cajun is enrolled in the National Reining Horse Association as well as the National Reining Breeders Classic. Cajun has the looks and personality to steal anyone’s heart. He wants to be your best friend. Cajun has amazing athletic ability that will favor anyone’s future plans. He is great on trails, penning cattle, and more. Cajun will want to take care of you no matter where you are. You can guarantee one thing for sure, he will be the prettiest horse wherever you go with is long forelock that drapes over his eyes, complimented by his beautiful thick mane and deep blood bay color. Uncomplicated and ready for whatever the day brings, he is ready and waiting for you at his stall door every morning. Cajun is easy for anyone to get along with. He has a smooth gate and impressive maneuvers. He has the potential to excel in any discipline. Drop the reins and guide him around the arena with just your feet or pick up the reins, press a leg on his side, and watch him glide around his spins effortlessly. Cajun is sure to please. He is the kind that you won’t want to get off of. Overall, he is a sweet horse with wonderful traits that will bring joy to his future home. We would love for you to meet Cajun or chat with us about him if you have any questions. We hope to find him the best home possible. You can reach us at 512-718-0102.

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If you’re looking for something fancy and guaranteed to get the job done, this is the mare for you! Finn is a 2018 Friesian Sport Horse that has the brain of a working cowhorse champion. She was bred and raised in the Big Sky Country of Montana and grew up to be sure footed with the ability to safely carry a rider through all terrain. Finn was started under saddle as a 3 year old and progressed nicely. She was then given some time off through the winter to continue growing and filling out. When she was brought back to riding, she did so with ease. This mare enjoys her time with people and loves any job given to her. She’s easy to catch, often the first one coming up to meet you even without grain or treats. Throughout her time in training she has been ridden by different levels of riders including youth. She was even used as an extra horse for a barrel racing clinic and enjoyed the new game. She’s done it all from leisure rides out on the trails, to roping on the ranch, and even placing 2nd in the ranch cutting at her first ever show- the NILE Stock Show in Billings, MT. She also placed 3rd overall in the Ranch Horse Versatility competing in all six events at NILE. This is a well rounded and experienced young mare that will go in any direction you point her in. She has experience jumping and riding English and could easily go into dressage. Finn is comfortable in all settings from indoor arenas and showing to the mountains out working gathering cattle. You can ride her around in just a halter and bareback even. Not only does she have the kindest eye, but the biggest heart and go-getter attitude. She’s athletic, intelligent, and absolutely gorgeous with a want to please attitude. Finn is the mare that will take you where you want to go and look stunning while doing it. For more information about this beautifully solid mare, contact LaVonne Mothershead at 406-679-5254.

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