Gaucho

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Gaucho 1998 16.1 hh Appendix Hanoverian Black star, two hind socks Gaucho will eat anything and everything, but he really likes carrots! His unusual name! owned by Amanda Bopp leased by Hillary Marsden

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Gaucho is a 5 year old Hanoverian/Thoroughbred gelding. He is pretty much completely black, besides his two hind socks and miniature star. His previous owner bought Gaucho as an unbroke two year old. With hopes of him becoming a dressage partner for her, she trained him extensively under the discipline of dressage. However, three years after she purchased him, she realized that she could only focus on riding one horse. Reluctantly, she decided to put Gaucho up for sale and focus on training her other horse. She first wanted Gaucho to have some jumping experience, so she contacted Tanya Sundlie in May of 2003 to start jumping him. It soon became evident that Gaucho clearly enjoyed jumping, and with practice, would become very good at it. When the owner asked if Tanya knew of anyone who would be looking for a horse, Tanya thought of Amanda. Amanda was ecstatic at the thought of having a horse of her own, and she came out to try him soon after Tanya told her about Gaucho. Amanda

fell in love with him immediately. Gaucho was her dream horse! He was athletic, handsome, sweet-natured, and easy going. A few weeks later, Amanda bought Gaucho. Gaucho has been progressing quickly in jumping, and Amanda and Gaucho have really grown together. In late August, Tanya took Gaucho to the Grande Prairie event. Gaucho performed wonderfully, winning the Snurf division (remember, this was Gaucho's very first show ever!). Amanda has decided to pursue the sport of eventing as her main discipline. They plan to attend numerous clinics and events this show season. Gaucho's willing attitude and bold, yet gentle nature will make him a great eventing partner. Amanda plans to keep him for a very long time so that they may learn and grow together as a team.

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