#8 "Icy" 2019 AQHA Mare

Description:

Icy is 15 hands and solid! She is conformationally correct and has a lot of shape. Her coat is darker than other sorrel horses - she is very unique color. She has a long, thick mane and tail, definitely a head-turner! She has NRHA earnings just shy of $2K as an Open Level 4 futurity finalist. Icy is easy to ride and has been a favorite around here because of her wonderful temperament and incredible reining maneuvers. She is soft in the bridle and low headed - She will ride around at all gaits, all speeds, with her nose in the dirt. Icy has a cute jog and a super long trot for the ranch classes. She is powerful and is willing to do whatever is asked of her, shes very in tune to her rider. Icy has the ability to plus every maneuver in the reining, and then some. She circles well and has a ton of “come back” to her - she slows down with great ease, every time you ask. Her lead changes are easy and uncomplicated. She has a TON of turn, and STOPS HUGE! You can see in her video, this mare has a fancy set of spins and drags her hind end all day long. She is a machine! Icy has a lot of ability and never says “no” to her rider - she will try her heart out, which makes her so lovable.

Aside from her talent as a performance horse, she’s content for a slower pace in life and enjoys the finer things - think leisurely rides around the ranch and a good grooming, for instance. Icy has such a sweet demeanor in that she truly just enjoys being around her people and is totally mellow - not pushy in the least. This mare defines what it is to be “good-minded”. She’s been ridden outside and rides great alone or in a group. Nothing seems to startle her and shes not spooky. Icy has been used to pony other horses and even tolerates children, dogs, and a crazy miniature horse running around her - none of these things phase her. She will go all over the property and trail ride or she will ride in an arena, both are fine by her. Icy is the same horse every single day. She has had one foal and will be a great broodmare now or when she’s done with her show career.

Icy is used to being stalled but is great in a herd and pasture. She stands great for bathing, saddling, farrier, clipping, etc. She’s a stout gal, which also makes her an incredibly easy keeper. We never worry about her appetite - she is very nutritionally efficient. Not mare-ish in the least, in fact, she is as low drama as they come. You’d never guess she was a mare based on her behavior. Icy is UTD on all routine cares and ready for her next chapter. If we were in the keeping horses business, she’d be one that stays here! We cannot say enough good things about her - from her temperament to her athletic ability. Icy checks all the boxes, and then some! Whether you’re looking for a show horse, broodmare or simply your next equine companion, Icy is your girl.

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