10/15/2025
Many of y'all know Lee Weatherford that takes people out at Rustic Sky Horse Camp. Lee is such a hoot and he is one heck of a horse trainer and top notch trail guide. He always has several horses in training and he rides the hair off of them. They quietly go to a new owner when he is ready to move them on. He just posted this about what makes a good trail horse and he is spot on. This doesn't happen overnight - it takes many rides and the right temperament and Lee seems to be able to spot great horseflesh when he sees it. With Lee's permission, here is his thoughts on a great trail horse.
A Good Horse! Everyone’s definition is different!
1. He’s easy to catch.
2. He leads behind me.
3. When I tie him he doesn’t sit back.
4. Stands dead still to curry.
5. He stands dead still while throw pad and saddle on him.
6. Not cinchy, when I tighten girth.
7. No pawing.
8. Loads easy in trailer.
9. Stands in trailer for hours, and you don’t know he’s in there.
10. When you get him out, he stands dead still while mounting and doesn’t move while you adjust your shirt, hat, etc….
11. Only walks off when you ask him.
12. Walks or moves the speed you ask when riding.
13. Stops dead still when tangled in vines until you cut him out.
14. Doesn’t ride up another horses butt while riding.
15. Doesn’t kick when other horses ride up on his butt.
16. Doesn’t buck or rear no matter what.
17. Will ride away from other horses and could care less about them.
18. If you leave him at home alone and take other horses, he doesn’t pace up and down the fence hollering until you get home.
This is a good horse starter kit! There is more. Come on
