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Absalom

$25,000

Absalom   2003 gelding. Here's a young prospect with everything—flashy looks, lovely movement, a calm, intelligent, charming character, great feet, good bone, sound constitution. This easygoing fellow, a grandson of the gifted Trakhener Abdullah, is an exciting prospect for a professional or ambitious amateur, with remarkable balance, rhythm, and freedom of movement. Sol's natural movement will make him extremely competitive, and his willing mind and excellent balance will make him a pleasure to bring up through the levels.
Sol is 16.2 h now but likely to grow a bit, given his breeding. Started slowly and correctly, he has been a model student, attentive and willing, and has never had any behavior, training, health, or soundness problems. He cross-ties, hot-shoes, and loads well. He is uncomplicated to ride, but best suited to a professional or a competent amateur with professional help due to his low mileage under saddle and his great potential.
UpdateAfter he scored 64 percent at a schooling show his first time ever off the farm, Sol's second outing was to his first recognized show September 13-14. Not only was his behavior exemplary in the stall, on the grounds, in the warmup, and in the arena, but in Training 2 he earned the highest score of the entire two-day show, with 71.786 from an S judge: 8 on gaits and free walk, among others, and only one 6 in his entire test! Sol is now schooling first level, with natural ability for lengthening and balanced countercanter.