Shirley Shinglebolt (Shirley) 2020 grey AQHA mare. 15 hands and still growing.
Shirley was started as a 3 year old with 90 days with a professional trainer, then left for the winter to do some growing. This year she has had a 30 day tune up and will continue in training until sold. With her time off Shirley came back to work with no problems and was ready and willing to learn.
Shirley has a good grasp of basic riding. She walk, trots, and canters well on a loose rein. Stops well, yields hindquarters, and is starting to develop and turn around and side pass. She has started on collection at the walk and trot and is accepting it well. She backs easily in straight lines or arcs. She is light off your hands and legs without being touchy.
Shirley has been out on a few trail rides now and has been an absolute champ. Curious about her environment and willing to explore. She rides away from the group and is ok with the group leaving her. She naturally carries herself well in steep terrain and has no trouble with water or dogs.
Shirley is a very sweet quiet mare that is affectionate and loveable. She has great ground manners and is respectful of your space. Stands well for the farrier and has nice tough feet that so far have not required shoes. She also stands tied well and trailers easily.
She is a very laid-back mare and would excel in a home that wanted an all-around horse. Shirley will still require some more training and time under saddle, but once she gets those I can easily see her being a kids or beginners horse in a few years. Don’t miss out on this wonderful prospect!
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