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Skater is 11 years old and has good ground manners and is an easy keeper. He has been ridden but not for awhile and does shake his head at times while being ridden. Current on everything and has lived outside on hay with a lean to so he is ready for winter.

Horse Name
Skater
Breed
Standardbred
Gender
Gelding
Age
12
Foaled
1/1/2001
Color
Black
Height
16 hh
Weight
1000 lbs
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Dam
Location
decatur, IL USA
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Found Home

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Calm 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 High-Spirited

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