Beautiful Lusitano gelding imported from Portugal as a two year old and lovingly brought along by one owner (pro rider) since then. Maddie is a wonderful, forward-thinking ride, and he goes nicely into soft correct contact with either a simple snaffle or double bridle. Maddie is a sensitive, kind soul, but with a busy/active mind, so we were careful in his early development to not drill or over-school particular movements; we focused instead on building a good foundation and keeping his brain engaged with a variety of cross-training (jumping, trail riding, natural horsemanship etc.). In the last year especially, we’ve seen the proof in the pudding as Maddie has blossomed and matured, and he is now confidently ready to begin working towards the upper levels. He currently works at 2nd/3rd level (including single changes), and without question, his natural talent and trainability will lead him to the Grand Prix ring! Maddie has three exceptional gaits which showcase his power, elegance and elasticity, and, in true Lusitano form, he has that strong croup/hind-leg which provides him great ability to sit and collect. In addition to this talent for collection which will give him a fabulous and dynamic piaffe/passage tour, Maddie also has a powerful extended trot and a big, swinging extended walk with ample over-track. You can see from his trot work that Maddie definitely inherited the Lusitano rhythm and great joint articulation, which will one day lend to easy and beautiful 3P’s work! Maddie rides like a finely tuned sports car--as much as you can feel the power under the saddle, he is also so soft and responsive that you feel very much in control at all times (even out in a big open field!). Maddie is not overly hot, but he is also not a kick & pull ride or a ‘schoolmaster’. If Maddie were the one writing this "personal ad", I am sure he would write his preference for a kind and tactful rider with a confident yet soft energy, as well as someone who appreciates his "voice", because Maddie is affectionately vocal and loves to nicker sweet nothings to ‘his people’ all day! This charming, clever and engaging boy is available and looking for that special someone! If you are also looking for that ‘perfect” match and think Maddie sounds like the one, then send a text to 4045508698 and let’s arrange a date here in sunny Ocala FL! (Texts 8am-9pm EST please and thank you! Or email [email protected])

(The deets!) Maddie stands 16.1/16.2 with a good girth that makes him suitable for almost any height of rider (rider in pics is 5’7”). He is extremely comfortable to sit and has a good engine, so although he can be ridden with whip/spur, we find that they are typically not necessary. He is healthy and an all-around easy keeper with no special maintenance. He is sound with clean legs and great feet that we’ve easily kept barefoot. He loves his time outside but has also been kept and (adapted well to) nearly every variation between 24/7 stall life to 24/7 outside life. He has no vices in the stable or under saddle.