Voltaic is gentle boy who loves to be groomed and bathed. He is a wonderful horse and partner, but has no desire to be a hunter/jumper and his happiness is most important. He has been working on lower level dressage work including leg yields, turn on the forehand and turn on the haunches. Over the last year he has competed at multiple dressage shows and consistently received 6’s and 7’s. He would also be an amazing trail horse because he is not spooky and generally enjoys plodding along through the trees. While not hot, he would do best with an intermediate rider as he is a very large and sensitive boy. Voltaic is very allergic to flies but his allergies are managable with allergy pills, steroid cream, regular deworming, and a fly sheet until the Florida heat gets to be too much. But if he could find a climate with actual seasons, I know he would be more comfortable. His tail is a work in progress but it is growing back out after it getting scratched and chewed off in the past. He loads in the trailer easily, both step up style and ramp style. He stands quietly on the cross ties and tied to the trailer at horse shows. He is not under any circumstances an easy keeper but he has done best on Unbeetable Complete and oil added. He is barefoot and has done well with his workload being barefoot. He has had no health issues other than the allergies since we have had him.

• Leading and Ground Manners - Level 1 - Voltaic is a gentle, well-mannered gelding who loads easily and stands quietly in cross ties or tied to the trailer. 
• Grooming and Tacking - Level 1 - Voltaic loves being groomed and bathed and is a gentleman throughout his grooming routine.
• Horse Care - Level 2 - Voltaic is barefoot, requires additional nutritional support to maintain his weight, and has manageable fly allergies that benefit from consistent care. 
• Riding - Level 2 - Voltaic has experience competing in lower-level dressage, consistently earning scores of 6s and 7s, and could also excel as a relaxed trail partner for an intermediate rider. 
• General Demeanor - Level 1 -  Voltaic is a sweet, gentle giant with a sensitive nature who enjoys a relaxed lifestyle and spending time with his people. 
• Physical Capability - Level 2 - Voltaic would be best suited for lower-level dressage or pleasure and trail riding with an intermediate rider who appreciates his sensitive nature. 

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