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“Crown” is a gorgeous Grulla draft cross gelding standing 16 hands. He is a Friesian/Percheron/Quarter Horse cross with the versatility, disposition, and experience that makes HIM STAND out in any crowd for all the right reasons! Not only does he have miles of experience down the trail, but is also a seasoned show horse in multiple disciplines. He’s the type of horse that puts a smile on your face every time you ride him! He’s comfortable in any type of English or Western tack, rides bareback, and is even broke to drive! Crown is an excellent partner on the trails, as not much bothers him and he’ll just go where you point him. We’ve ridden him on multiple types of different trails throughout Iowa, including large open prairies, wooded areas, and even through the river. We have even ridden him down a busy two lane highway and he is not phased by the traffic at all. He will bravely ride out alone or follow along in any size group. 

Crown’s English riding resume includes being shown by a youth rider in dressage and jumping schooling shows as well as hunter under saddle and English equitation at all breed open shows. We know Crown would make an excellent dressage horse for someone as he has the sitting trot that everyone dreams of! He is super uncomplicated in the bridle and knows leg aids well. He is 100% AMATEUR friendly! Crown is also experienced in the western show ring in various ranch classes including amateur ranch trail, pleasure, riding, conformation, and ranchmanship at many different levels of open and breed shows. He consistently places in the top of his ranch classes and has earned IBHA points in ranch horse pleasure in ranch riding. He consistently scores in the mid to upper 70s in his ranch riding and ranch trail patterns. He has the ability to plus all his maneuvers and has a beautiful turnaround and stop! In ranch trail, he excels in some of the toughest obstacles, including the drag. He stands patiently to rope the dummy and will drag anything that you rope, including the heaviest logs. 

When it comes to driving, Crown is experienced in the arena, down the trail, and even in the field putting in a day’s work. He is easy and fun to drive and looks good doing it! Crown is an absolute sweetheart to be around. He loves any kind of attention and will meet you at the gate eager to see you! He will stand tied patiently all day, wherever you tie him, including hitching rails, to the side of your trailer, or in crossties. 

He loves to be groomed, bathed, and spoiled by all the amateurs and youth in the barn! He loads, unloads, and hauls great in any type of trailer, including straight and slant loads, with or without a ramp. He is sound and an easy keeper. We keep him barefoot even when showing, but he has also been fully shod before if you prefer that. He will happily live in a pasture or dry lot with all types of other horses and is a GENTLEMAN in a stall. The possibilities of what you can do with Crown are endless! Hit the trails in style, SUCCESSFULLY go to any type of show, take him out in the carriage for an evening stroll. If you’re looking for a horse who will bond with you and be a willing partner for whatever equine adventure you want to do, then check out Crown! We have no doubt that Crown will turn everyone's heads no matter where you take him! We can help you arrange dependable, nationwide hauling.

Consignor: Helmuth Equine (Raymond Helmuth)

Phone Number: (515) 460-9191

Consignor Email: helmuthequine2014@gmail.com

Location: Cambridge, Iowa