He is a 2005 model, the dam died, and he was bottle raised, then started under saddle as a four year old. Said he is a bit lazy by nature, but will come out of the box and put you on the hip of a steer. The guy also mentioned that they were mainly scoring and tracking, then progressed to practice cattle. He has not used him on fresh/fast steers, and he has not been hauled to any jackpots. Just a started head horse.
As for the pickup part, he mentioned that he only used him picking up at three rodeos, while his other horse was hurt. Said he would get in by the other horse, then fade out on him. I gathered he didn't like being next to the bucking horses
Said you can shoot of him, use a bullwhip, and has been around the clowns and their clown cap guns without any spook.
I didn't see the quick on his feet part in this video myself. It has been offered that if I come look at him, to run him through the ringer on their ranch, ride him how I want, and we can take him to the roping pen and try him there too. But, It's a LONG drive for a test drive....
Bryant,
I feel certain that there is probably a better horse within a 100 miles of my house. Problem is finding that horse. I put out feelers pretty regular letting people know what I am looking for. And I will be trying out a couple of head horses this Friday that have been recommended to me, but there is something about this horse that I like.... Just don't want to be looking at him through rose colored glasses, and miss some obvious stuff.
