Frau

Meet Austin “Lulu”! A stunning 6-year-old Smokey Valley Mare, standing at an impressive 16.1hh, with a sleek, all-black coat. This powerful and athletic mare defines what it takes to be a Performance Trail Horse. Bred and trained right here at Smokey Valley Farms to conquer challenging terrain with ease, making her the perfect partner for riders seeking an exhilarating trail experience.

Austin “Lulu” is best suited for an intermediate or advanced rider with an independent seat and hands, as she requires finesse and confidence to unlock her full potential. Unlike a typical nose-to-trail horse, Austin is not your average slow and steady mount; she’s an athlete with an excellent forward drive that needs no extra encouragement from her rider. Her willing-to-please temperament makes her a joy to work with, as she eagerly responds to a confident rider who can put her to work. She thrives on challenging trails, having traveled to and conquered rugged landscapes across Kentucky, Montana, Arizona, and Michigan.

Strong, tall, and versatile, Austin is ideal for riders of all sizes, offering both power and softness. Her natural enthusiasm and sure-footedness make her exceptional for navigating tough terrain, while her responsive nature is a great payback to riders who can guide her with skill and assurance. For the rider ready to harness Austin’s energy and unlock her potential, she offers an unmatched trail riding experience that is both thrilling and rewarding

Another one of Austin’s great attributes is her natural 4-beat gait with a significant over-stride, which Smokey Valley Horses are renowned for. Utilizing this gait gives Austin the advantage to cover more ground than a typical trail horse while still achieving maximum comfort for her rider. It’s no surprise that Austin can take you down the winding road for hours, and anyone in her saddle experiences little to no fatigue afterwards!

Austin “Lulu” has solid ground manners. She will stand for the farrier and vet with patience, and also shows this level of patience at the mounting block, making it easy for her riders to mount and dismount despite her 16.1hh height. She is also no stranger to the horse trailer and will confidently load and unload trailers, with no drama or stress, while hauling to locations all over the country. At Smokey Valley Farms, we hold our horses to a high standard of being traffic safe and aware of what most trails can bring, whether that is a car, truck, motorcycle, dogs, guns, tractors or farm equipment our horses like Austin, will not even give these obstacles a second thought and proceed with confidence in any direction you point her too.

Don’t miss the opportunity to own Austin “Lulu,” a horse with the heart, drive, and talent to elevate your rides on trail!