Desert Promise (Athena)

6YO 16HH Bay Friesian X Oldenburg Mare
FHHA Registered
Trail Partner, Dressage & Eventing Prospect
Spokane, WA

Respectable ground manners, easy to lunge, stands to be mounted, ties and hauls well. Currently barefoot and stands great for farrier. Athena gets along with mares & geldings in a pasture setting. Wants to be around people and enjoys attention, probably one of the sweetest mares I’ve ever met. No health issues or soundness issues. Teeth and shots done in August 2024.

Athena was started lightly by an amateur when she turned 4. After completing five months of professional training in our program, she is now ready to find her new home. Athena offers a smooth ride and will pick up the pace when requested. She remains consistently calm in her performance and attitude, whether at home or off-property, making her predictable in various settings. If she ever displays a minimal spook, it's simply out of curiosity as a young horse and nothing dangerous. Incredibly smooth gaits.

She started her training bitless but has since adapted to contact in the snaffle and is going beautifully. She is very soft in the contact and off the aids. Currently ridden in a three-piece lozenge eggbutt bit as well as bit-less (in a halter). Athena shows no signs of bucking, rearing, bolting, or biting. Athena has been used for multiple lessons with beginner/intermediate youth WTC and done very well. She is being started over fences.

Best fit would be a youth rider with a trainer, AA on budget or a simple trail home/someone wanting a fun horse to play around on. If you are looking to buy at a discount while they are young and inexperienced but safe, here's your chance.

Showings available in person or virtually. PPE at buyer expense.