Pudge — the trustworthy trailblazer you’ve been waiting for. This beautiful Gypsy Vanner gelding has been down the miles on the trail and out working the ranch. Affectionately known as Pudge, he’s got hair for days — a forelock that falls past his nose, and a mane and tail thick enough to make any fairytale horse jealous. Pudge is as kind-hearted as he is eye-catching. He truly loves his people, always the first to meet you at the gate and the last to leave your side — a true puppy-dog type. Gentle, mannerly, and calm whether you’re on the ground or in the saddle, he’s the kind you can trust every single ride. Ride him western, English, or bareback — he’s as comfortable as your living room couch and always a pleasure to ride. Pudge is steady, no-nonsense, and endlessly reliable. He’s spent time on a large working ranch checking fences, gathering cattle, and ponying colts. Surefooted in the rocky Arizona mountains, he’ll cross water, go through brush, and never blink at wildlife — elk, deer, coyotes, or birds. He’s just as confident solo as he is in a group. Around town, Pudge turns heads and takes everything in stride — traffic, motorcycles, strollers, and crowds don’t bother him one bit. He’s always happy to soak up a little extra attention from admirers. Under saddle, he’s smooth and easy with a ground-covering walk, a nice extended trot, and will lope on a loose rein. He knows his leads, transitions well, and stands like a statue for mounting. He’ll ground tie wherever you drop a rein and is a gentleman for clipping, bathing, and grooming. Leave him off for months, and he’ll be the same steady partner when you saddle him up again. Pudge requires no special maintenance, lives happily outdoors year-round at our Arizona ranch, and is always ready to go wherever you point him. Whether you’re looking for a dependable ranch horse, a safe and comfortable trail partner, or simply a best friend to share the miles with — Pudge is your guy.
