09/16/2025
Martin | 2019 AQHA Palomino Gelding
Affectionately known around the barn as Martin. He is definitely a favorite and the one everyone want to see, and we all enjoy riding. He doesn’t just check all the boxes he is the new standard when it comes to an all-around gelding on our ranch. He is 6 years old, and he is a solid and seasoned ranch horse, honest trail horse and he wants to be your best friend. Anyone can ride him from big to small or young to old he’s safe for them all. Out on the ranch Martin is as handy as a pocket on your shirt. He has seen and experienced all the ranch chores. Doctoring wheat cattle, big gatherings, sorting in the pens, loading trucks, you name it he has done it all. He has amazing cow sense and is quick on his feet when sorting but he will stand patiently and wait while you get a head count as well. He is honest and dependable and has always been safe. Down the trail he is easily guided with one hand on a loose rein. He will go up, down, through and over just about anything you point him at. He is good with his feet in steep terrain. He has a smooth steady walk that is comfortable to sit all day. He has seen tons of miles and isn’t a stranger to brush or tall grass. Martin is eager to please and happy doing whatever you want on any given day. We have ridden him by the highway with cars and semis flying by at 70mph. We have ridden Martin through trail obstacles from down logs, over rocks, through thick brush and he crosses water. In the arena he can be guided with one hand or two whichever you prefer. He can Walk, Trot, Canter with simple cues. He has a smooth jog and an easy rocking chair lope. He has the experience of a ranch horse and we have him guiding around with the feel of a reiner. He can lead departure on either lead. Lope slow or fast circles and speed transitions very smooth. He can run fast or go slow and stay levelheaded about it all. Martin has a big stop and can really get his butt down on whoa. Martin has been ridden by our 4-year-old son “Stetson” in lead line on the ranch and he can ride him by himself in the arena. We feel he is safe and confident enough for younger or inexperienced riders. We have exposed Martin to pretty much everything you can think of. He is good with it all. Tarps and ropes all over him, spinning the jolly ball around him, pushing the big soccer ball across the arena and even cracking the bull whip. Gotta go get the mail and it’s raining, not a problem. Martin has been umbrella broke to keep your mail dry. On a windy day when your significant other tells you to go fly a kite. Well…. Martin can help you fly a kite because we have done that with him too. He has been around all the equipment and the commotion of the ranch from the skid steer at feeding time or the 4wheelers zooming around and the kids and their bikes and toys. Martin has been a pleasure to train and teach things too. We have always enjoyed time with him, and he sure does leave you with a smile when you’re all done for the day. I have run the leaf blower around him and from his back. He has been exposed from us to gunfire and handles it well without issues and could excel in the mounted shooting. Do you want to go out on an overnight camping trip, we have trained Martin to a highline. This is a very well-rounded gelding that has exceeded our expectations and one that has created new standards for our program. I can go on and on about him because we love this young gelding and know you will too. Martin is current on his worming, vaccinations, shoes and he is currently insured through Markel and ready for his next adventure and partner. Feel free to Call Casey, he would love to talk to you more about Martin. 406-897-4717
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