Manilla

Meet our real life unicorn and he’s America’s favorite color, BUCKSKIN! Manila is the kind of horse people dream about owning! He is highly trained in the arena, a total dream on the trails, a handy partner on the ranch, safe for the entire family, and as a bonus trained to drive a wagon! He comes running to greet you in the pasture and will follow you around the barn eager for attention. Manila is always a true gentleman in every way and all situations. He’s the one you will want to catch and go have some fun on everyday. You can’t help but to smile in his presence with his sweet, loving disposition and inquisitive personality.Manila has experienced lots of outside miles on almost every trail ride across the state of Texas. He is accustomed to all types of terrain. He is very sure footed in the rocky mountains and easy to maneuver through all the cactus and prickly brush. He loves water and will happily go for a swim in the lake. He will go right where you point him without hesitation. He is brave by himself or will gladly follow a group out on the trails. He has seen lots of wildlife, is good with crazy dogs, obnoxious mini horses, blowing tarps and loud gunfire. Manila has had 4 months of professional driving training and has been exposed to busy roads and noisy traffic. He loves to go for joy rides down the road and is an absolute blast and so easy to drive. Manila is extremely smooth and comfortable to ride. He has a reining type handle with a rocking chair lope on a draped rein, pretty one-handed spins, a deep smooth stop, and a jog that you can sit all day long. Manila is simple to maneuver and easy for all levels of riders. He’s an uncomplicated horse to own and will allow you to turn him out for long periods of time and saddle him right back up gentle, quiet and safe, just the way you left him. Manila is a solid and sturdy mount for a timid rider or one lacking confidence. He would assume go slow, but isn’t lazy, just very chill and easy going. All the little girls will love to braid his thick, long, gorgeous hair and he truly enjoys being pampered and loved on. Manila is one of the coolest horses that we have had a pleasure to own. We don’t get a chance to train many Gypsy Vanner horses and he definitely made our job fun and easy. He’s so receptive and wants to please. Manila is hard to take your eyes off of with his flawless looks and mane and tail that go on for days! He’s for sure a ride in style and oh my word, so dang fancy! We absolutely love this teddy-bear gelding and he will be a tough one to part with. His impeccable mannerism, gentle soul, fabulous hair and all around talent to do anything you throw his way make Manila a true unicorn and a once in a lifetime kinda find! His cart is also for sale.

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