While Big Mike is not a TB, he is a hard working and essential part of the race track as an outrider and pony horse that watches over morning workouts and accompanies the racehorses to the post. Mike worked at several top tracks before his owner relocated to Finger Lakes – he even accompanied horses to the post and back to the winner’s circle at the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico! Mike has been with his owner for 9 years and is much loved, but she must reluctantly part with him and let him find a new home because she has had multiple health issues that prevent her from continuing to work as an outrider at the track. Due to the owner’s challenges, Mike had been a pasture pet for 4 years prior to this year. She lent him to another outrider for this racing season at Finger Lakes to get Mike back in shape and to give him something to do – and he would very much love to continue to have a new job that brings pleasure to you! Despite his hefty, not-yet-in-shape frame, Mike was incredibly light on his feet for his jog video, and is a very nice balanced mover. His owner says he is very smooth to ride, and he sure does look that way in his video. He is reported to be very sound, and he is barefoot. Mike is also reported to be a kind perfect gentleman, with no vices, no buck or bolt, and an eager to please personality. He is an easy keeper, turns out well with others, will willingly leave the herd, goes English or Western, neck reins, is road safe, very responsive to aids, and also has a good turn of foot for his size when needed – he never had any problems going after loose horses or horses in need of assistance on the track. As an outrider/pony horse, he is also patient and tolerant with the antics of other horses, and unflappable. Mike’s owner reports that before she got him, he was jumping big jumps with ease – a truly versatile athlete! In addition to all these attributes, Mike is reported to be very clean and neat in his stall and loves being brushed and getting attention. Wow– if you could design the perfect horse for anyone, it sounds like Big Mike is your guy! We can see Big Mike as an ideal gentleman’s fox hunter, lesson horse, “husband horse,” trails and hunter pace horse, or even a jumper at local shows. “Bombproof” gems like Mig Mike don’t come along often, so don’t hesitate to convince his owner (the contact person) why you will be the ideal excellent loving forever home for her very special Big Mike.
Price: $7500 negotiable to an excellent home
Contact: Kelly 585-298-1545 (call preferred but texts are OK)
