STUNNING, SWEET and SPECIAL! Blackjack is the whole package. He is an exceptional, easy going FINISHED TRAIL HORSE. He has seen all kinds of terrain and traveled from the Southeast to the plains of Montana and the mountains of Wyoming and Colorado where he has been my personal trusted mount on the continental divide in the Zirkel Wilderness (12,000 feet). He is a patient boy and will go anywhere you ask him. He takes his time. He’s slow and careful in rough terrain and will not get you hurt. If ever unsure, he will look to you for guidance and follow your lead. Blackjack is very steady and sure footed. He will travel through thick sage brush or through down timber confidently. He is great with dogs, water, bridges, bullwhips, wildlife, cattle, flags, ponying other horses and opening/closing gates. Blackjack is EXCEPTIONAL with gunfire on or off his back and will never flinch. He is great with swinging a rope and dragging. He loads in the trailer without issue and backs out calmly. He is trained to use hobbles but will stand in the trailer alone without them quietly for hours. Blackjack gets along great with other horses. His sweet soul normally finds himself toward the low end of the pecking order. He is QUIET and patient at feeding time and has absolutely no bad habits. Blackjack has been trained professionally and correctly. Hours and hours have been spent with Blackjack, teaching him to be SOFT and SUPPLE, flexing, bending, picking up his shoulder, and yielding his hindquarters. He will lunge both directions, come to you when called and follow you around like a puppy. Blackjack is soft and easy with all of his cues. He responds to gentle pressure with your legs, neck reins one handed and will pick up both leads when asked to lope. Blackjack is so soft and gentle, he can be ridden BAREBACK and BRIDLELESS anywhere, not just in the arena. He will even turn with the soft touch of your hand on the side of his neck. He has a very smooth gait and smooth transitions into and out of a lope. He side passes, backs with the gentle motion of your legs, and will stop abruptly when you say woah and place your legs out in front of you. He can be ridden with a simple O-ring snaffle or small shank bit on a loose rein or collected. Blackjack will stand like a GENTLEMAN for mounting, he will even side pass up to the mounting block to make getting on and off easy. He will LAY DOWN on command from the ground or saddle and ride double. He can be safely ridden out alone or with a large group of horses. He will ride out front and lead if you ask but doesn’t mind lagging behind in the back if you let him. Blackjack is the definition of EASY GOING and one of the most PATIENT geldings we have ever had the privilege to own. Find more information on him @ https://thehorsebay.com/product/blackjack/