MELVIN

5yo 16.1H DRAFT CROSS

📍 Cowpens, SC

 

If you’ve been searching for that incredibly hard-to-find combination of young, saintly, versatile, and genuinely amateur-friendly, meet Melvin.

 

Melvin is a 5-year-old, 16.1h draft cross who is the definition of a steady Eddie. He is the same horse at home, away, and in new environments, with an exceptionally sensible brain for his age.

 

🦊 FOXHUNTING: Melvin has a full season under his belt and has hunted comfortably in all flights. He has even stepped into a staff-horse role when needed and handled the job with ease.

 

🐴 RIDES & DRIVES: English, Western, bareback — and he also drives both single and double.

 

🌿 OUTSIDE THE ARENA: This guy has truly been out and seen the world. He has ridden in the mountains, been to the beach, gone swimming in the rivers, and is just as dependable off property as he is at home. He is not spooky, does not get fresh when given time off, and has absolutely no naughty behaviors.

 

🏇 IN THE ARENA: Melvin is still green to fences but is incredibly willing and straightforward both in and out of the arena. He could easily continue his education with a junior or amateur.

 

He is already a lesson-program favorite and is suitable for beginners while still having plenty to offer a more experienced rider. We could especially see him making a lovely dressage partner for an aspiring AA or junior who appreciates a steady, confidence-building push ride.

 

Melvin does have a cosmetic blemish on his right hind pastern from getting his leg caught underneath a trailer panel while in a box stall. It has caused no soundness issues. The blemish has already been taken into consideration in his listing price, and his price is firm.

 

Horses this young with this kind of brain, mileage, versatility, and temperament are extremely difficult to find. Melvin is the type that can give someone confidence today while still having an entire lifetime ahead of him to enjoy.

 

This guy is gonna make someone VERY happy!

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$25,000