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Breed: Thoroughbred Gender: Gelding Age: 7 Height: 16.2hh Color: Chestnut Disciplines: Dressage, Endurance, Trail Riding, Western Pleasure, Companion, Driving, English Pleasure, Ranch Horse/Versatility, Western Performance, Working Cow Events, Other Adoption fee: $1,050 Location: Second Stride — Crestwood, KY 7 year old thoroughbred gelding bred in FL First Dude (Stephen Got Even) out of Exclusive Chic by Yonaguska 16.2 hands. He last raced on 7/7/23 and retired with a left knee chip and slab fracture. This is no longer an issue for him. He does have a few trail rides under his belt. Aloha is an intelligent and athletic gelding suitable for non-jumping disciplines: trails, dressage, equitation, obstacles, etc. He has the build to wear western tack well. Aloha is willing and very forward – he does well indoors and out for a skilled rider. Aloha is currently working on rhythm and relaxation at the canter. His walk and trot have come along very nicely. He has excellent balance and responds well to cues for changes of pace and turning. Aloha works hard in the arena but also loves a nice and easy hack around the farm or trails. Aloha turns out with other geldings and gets along with his pasture mates. He is respectful of his handlers and is well behaved during grooming and while being tacked up. He is friendly in the barn and loves attention from visitors. A very sweet horse who will value relationship building time with him adopter. He will stand with you for scratches and pets for as long as you have time! He is a cribber, which is controlled with a strap. He prefers ample turnout – at least 16 hours (generally overnight) per day. He is also happy with 24/7 turnout. Second Stride is a rescue; this horse is for adoption, not for sale. Rescue website: https://www.secondstride.org