Ecuador is an ANCCE registered, Pure Spanish Andalusian (PRE) gelding standing 17 hands with large bone, correct conformation and has a fantastic temperament - he is the ultimate package! He has been part of a string of horses in training and it is now time for him to enjoy life with his one person, something he would truly love!

Ecuador ART is as sweet as they come and is a son of the well-known black National Champion stallion, Navarre GF and a grandson of the very tall (over 17h) bay Cardenas stallion, Ecuador MAC, a favorite of Miguel Cardenas.

Ecuador's dam, Jubilosa MR, was imported in-utero from the famous Cardenas stud in Spain and is the only offspring in the U.S. out of Ecuador MAC.

Ecuador is 17 hands and is a gentle giant with large bone and an ultra sweet temperament. He is a favorite where ever he goes because of his great work ethic and sweet temperament. He loves to please! He is very forward moving with straight movement and 3 great gaits. He has NEVER bucked, kicked, reared or bolted. He would make a great AA partner.

Ecuador is sensitive in mind and body. Although anyone can ride him, he shines with someone who can give him clear aids. He was started at the age of 4 by Mario Contreras who took him to winning 1st level dressage and training 2nd in less than 2 years.

He has had absolutely no other issues and has been healthy and injury free all of his life. He is very supple with no health or lameness issues at all.

Ecuador has good feet and has always gone barefoot with no issues.

Some of the many awards Ecuador has won over the years:

2008 Fiesta Midwest (ANCCE)
First Place Yearling Colt
Gold Medal Movement Award
Gold Medal Morphology Award
(Two points higher than 2nd place horse)

2012 Baroque Horse of the Midwest
Second Place Dressage Suitability Amateur to Handle

2013 IDCTA Summer Dressage Show - Day One
First Place Training Level - Open
Second Place Training Level - Adult Amateur

2013 IDCTA Summer Dressage Show - Day Two
Third Place Training Open

2013 IDCTA Summer Dressage Show - Day Three
First Place Training Level - Open
Second Place Training Level - Adult Amateur

Ecuador has attended several schooling and open shows since where he has consistently scored well with scores in the high 60s to low 70s in Training Level and 1st Level. He has not been in dressage training for many years but has the heart and ability to continue his training.

Lifetime USDF and USEF registered.

Ecuador has been in a show/training/breeding atmosphere for several years and is used to being ridden/worked 3-4 days/week but has not been ridden much this year. He is safe to get on even after not being ridden.

He would enjoy having someone pour their love and attention on him. He loves trail rides and is stalled at night with daily turnout with other geldings and does well.

It is a hard decision to let this boy go and he will only go to the best home. He is heart-horse material and is ready to find his person who can give him the love, exercise and attention that I cannot right now!

Willing to work with the right person for his forever home.

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Located in Ovid, Michigan