Don West -- owner/operator/breeder of

 Paso Pleasure Horses
    (Mountain Pleasure Horse over Peruvian Paso)  

"beautiful to behold, smooth to ride, and easy to handle"

SEMIRETIREMENT QUIET AUCTION SALE

DUE TO MY ADVANCING AGE

AND SHRINKING STRENGTH

I AM FORCED TO FIND

CAPABLE, LOVING HOMES FOR

MANY OF MY WONDERFUL 

 PASO PLEASURE

NATURALLY GAITED HORSES.

 REASONABLE OFFERS WILL BE

RESPECTFULLY CONSIDERED,

SO, HELP ME BY HELPING YOURSELF!

MAKE ME AN OFFER & COME AND GET 'EM!

Dear Friend in Horses and Potential Client,  

Anyone who knows me knows that I love my horses. Maria and I have made many sacrifices in our lives, placing our own personal needs second to our horses' health and well being. For over thirty years my home bred Appaloosa, then Peruvian Paso, and now Paso Pleasure horses have been my pride, my joy, and my passion, as well as my occupation.  They have been the cornerstone of all our other enterprises, consuming all of our physical and financial resources. However, like everything else in life, there's a time to grow, and a time to let go. Now that "letting go time" has come for me as a horse breeder. As the sages say: "To everything turn, turn, turn. There is a time to every purpose under heaven". I have sold my Mountain Pleasure Horse stallion, "Big Red", and all of my Peruvian Paso brood mares, and am out of the horse breeding business. My desire is to use my professional time and energy teaching "Horse Handling- Horse Sense"; helping horses by helping people learn how to handle, ride, appreciate, and enjoy them... the way I have myself over all these wonderful years.

For over twenty years I bred pure blood Peruvian Paso Horses. At the height of my breeding program I was standing three stallions and producing twelve to sixteen foals a year. In those early years, Peruvian Pasos sold for a price that allowed me a nice profit for my work. I bought a 2 year old colt, Granadero, for $25,000.00, syndicated him as a stallion for $400,000.00 and sold 1/40th ownership shares in him for $10,000.00.Then the government changed the tax laws, and the pleasure-trail horse market went into a tail spin. Over the years, the selling prices went down, and the production costs went up, until there was no more profit. That's when I started thinking about out-crossing, and producing my own breed of pleasure-trail riding horses'; horses that would better suite my own personal needs, and those of my mostly middle aged clients. I've always appreciated the bred-in quality of fine gait (pisos) that Peruvian Pasos are rightly so famous for. They truly are “the world’s smoothest riding horse”. But I wanted to produce horses that were a little bigger, stronger, and more rugged, with an easier going, more friendly, laid back personality. But I still wanted to keep that good Peruvian Paso paca paca four-beat gait.

The horse I chose to cross with my fourth and fifth generation Peruvian Paso mares was a Mountain Pleasure Horse stallion from Kentucky named Goldfinger's Star. I was so pleased with the results that I searched for, and found my own Mountain Horse stallion, Paul's Hardcopy, who soon became affectionately known as "Big Red". Mountain Pleasure Horses are real “usin’ horses” from the hills and hollers’ of Eastern Kentucky. They’ve been bred there for centuries to be used for riding, plowing, or pulling. They have a real “people pleasing'” personality to go along with their strength and versatility. I think that combining the Mountain Pleasure Horse (top side) with my Peruvian Paso mares has given me the best of both horses. Over the past eight years I have produced what I believe are the best naturally gaited pleasure-trail riding horses that I have ever had! I call them "Paso Pleasure Horses".

Here's your chance to cash in on the years of dedication and hard work I've put into this pursuit. I hope that you will take a good look at the horses I'm offering, and then  HELP YOURSELF!  So please, call me if you’re interested (or even if you’re just curious). I'm always happy to talk horses, especially gaited horses, with other horse crazy people... like me.

Only offers of over 50% of the asking price will be seriously considered. I reserve the right to change prices, back out of deals, or just plain change my mind about anything, at any time…until the contract is signed, and the money has actually changed hands. I've got some really great trail riding horses! Want to try them out? "Come Ride With Me!" in my five day Training and Trail Riding Intensive, and see ‘em for yourself. I think you'll love 'em!                        Happy trails, Don West  

            MY MOUNTAIN PLEASURE HORSE STALLION "BIG RED"    

Paul's Hardcopy a.k.a. "Big Red", 05/01/99,   Bush's Stardust x Trixie, 15.3 hand, copper chestnut stallion. Big, bold, handsome, charismatic, but gentle, and friendly, too. A joy to ride, easy to handle, a real pleasure-trail horse. Red is the father of most of my Paso Pleasure Horses. Red has gone to a good home, and is starting a new life as a happy gelding. I will always have fond memories of Red as my last, and best stallion. What a wonderful horse to end a breeding career with! Congratulations Barr! Asking $20,000.00 SOLD

Mistica del Oeste, a.k.a. "Misty", 04/26/92.   Imagen de Trigo x N.R. Nativa. Misty is a liver chestnut mare with a trace of roan (white hairs) in her coat . Her blood lines go back to Diamante, a well known and respected champion stallion twenty five years ago. She has an exceptionally pretty Peruvian "Solana type" face, with long, wavy and full mane and tail. About 14-1/2 hands, she's a pleasant, well behaved mare.  This is a horse that has started many new riders.  Misty has plenty of go out on the trail, but baby sits the least experienced.  She's in bit, and ready to go. Congratulations Rita & John!                  Asking $7,000.00  SOLD

Cidra del Oeste, 05/01/94,  Imagen de Trigo x N.R. Cidrada. Sorrel mare with three white socks. Cidra is more feminine than her older sister Alegria. She is very strong, and has lots of get up and go. As you can see, she's very pretty. Cidra has excellent pisos, lots of energy, and is a real good mover. She is sensitive, but wants to please, and is easy to ride and handle. She's the mother of Canela -- one of my favorite, most beautiful Paso- Pleasure mares. She had a handsome gelding (Champion), by Big Red, two years ago, and a colt named Prince this year. Congratulations Rita & John!                                                       Asking $8,000.00 SOLD

Lucinda del Oeste, a.k.a. "Cindy",  05/15/94,   Imagen de Trigo x N.R. Lucinda Maria. Cindy is our largest P.P. mare.  A palomino, with very long mane and tail, she has excellent, smooth gait, willing disposition, and good, strong conformation.  She goes back to Lancero, another well known Northern foundation stallion, known for his strength and longevity. She's good for pleasure-trail riding, and has carried clients on overnight camping trips, many trail rides, etc.  Just a good all around usin' horse.  Good for a larger rider too. Mother of Blaze (mare), Walker (gelding), and Heidi (filly). She's in bit, and ready to go. Congratulations Rita & John!                                                                                              Asking $9,000.00 SOLD

 PASO-PLEASURE GELDINGS AND ONE COLT FOR SALE

Shooting Star, a.k.a. "Star",   07/19/00,   Goldfinger's Star x Salsa del Oeste. Golden Palomino with long, wavy flaxen mane and tail. Great gait. Great personality. Loving, willing, fun to ride. The perfect pleasure-trail horse. He's really something!  Straight up in the bit, this is one hell of a horse.  He is alert without being scared, and willing to go anywhere and try anything.  He lopes easily on either lead, and drops down to a perfect four beat gait at the slightest command. He is really spectacular! I turned down an offer for $10,000.00 for this horse, so unless you've got deeper pockets, I'm keeping him!

	Star Light, 05 /20/01,   Goldfinger's Star x Alegria del Oeste.  Almost pure white Cremello gelding --  he has blue eyes (of course), incredibly long, thick, and wavy mane and tail. Big, bold, friendly, strong, and great under saddle. This big boy is fun to ride, willing to please, and easy to handle. He tackles any terrain, and has done numerous back country trips. I love him! Will make a wonderful, eye-catching trail or parade partner. Perfect for a matched pair of parade horses with Star Bright, his half sister. Has been on overnight horse camping trips, too. In bit. $15,000.00
	Champion, 04/20/05, Paul's Hardcopy x Cidra del Oeste. A dark red chestnut with a star, blaze, and snip, and three white socks. A friendly personality, but with plenty of get up and go. I have had a saddle on him a few times, and he has taken to it just fine. I'll have him ridden in bosal soon. $10,000.00
	Dancer, 06/08/05, Paul's Hardcopy x Salsa del Oeste. A yellow palomino, of medium build, more refined, much like his mother. Has sox in the rear. Dancer is friendly and calm, willing and smart. I have high hopes for this boy. $9,000.00
	Walker, 05/15/05, Paul's Hardcopy x Cindy del Oeste. A lighter colored palomino, with a star, blaze, and snip, and two white stockings. A stockier built horse, just like his mother, he looks and is strong. Gentle and friendly. $8,000.00
	Cody, 00/00/06, Paul's Hardcopy x Natalia del Oeste. Cody is sorrel with a long, wavy flaxen mane and tail. He's a real cutie pie. Not much over fourteen hands, he is well built, strong, and seems to gait well. He is friendly and personable, and should make a great friend and trail companion for a smaller rider. $7,000.00
	Prince Charming, 04/17/07, Paul's Hardcopy x Cidra del Oeste. Prince looks like Champion, only he has only one white stocking. He has the same energy and pride in himself, and already stands his own in wrestling matches with Cody. $6,000.00

PASO PLEASURE MARES & FILLIES FOR SALE

Star Bright, 05/26/01,   Goldfinger's Star x Natalia del Oeste. Cremello mare -- almost pure white with big blue eyes, and long, thick, wavy mane and tail. Medium size, friendly, fun, easy to handle, willing, and with a perfect four beat gait. Perfect pleasure, trail or parade horse for the smaller rider wanting an easy to handle horse. Perfect match for his-hers matched pair of parade horses with Star Light. Bright has had one filly, Goldilocks, by "Big Red" who is fantastic, and BIG! In bit. $8,000.00

Sassy Sally, 07/08/02,   "Big Red" (Paul's Hardcopy) x Natalia del Oeste. Sally is a red roan filly with thick, long mane and tail. Very well proportioned, short coupled, eye-catching color, great personality, well-gaited, everyone likes her who sees her, and picks her out in the herd to ask about. A great pleasure-trail horse with lots of go in her. She's got great conformation. Has been on one overnight horse camping trip, and handles the roughest trails in style. In bit. $12,000.00

	Canella, 05/13/03,   "Big Red" (Paul's Hardcopy) x Cidra del Oeste. Wow! Drop dead beautiful red chestnut (sorrel) mare with thick, long, wavy, flaxen mane and tail, and white blaze and rear socks. A real show stopper! Miss Personality -- full of charisma... and fun to ride. A great riding, eye catching, people pleasing, pleasure-trail horse. Miss pretty! .She does it all... and with style. In bit. $12,000.00
	Susie Q, 06/12/04, "Big Red" (Paul's Hardcopy) x Salsa del Oeste. Susie is a red chestnut (sorrel) mare with a pretty blaze and white stockings in rear. Long, wavy mane and tail. Super well gaited. Super friendly. Lots of personality. Beautifully built, she is one of our best all around fillies to date. You can't help but fall in love with this horse! I love riding her, and I know she'll make someone a wonderful pleasure-trail companion. In bit. $12,000.00
	Fancy, 00/00/06, Paul's Hardcopy x Fantasia  Fancy is a sorrel filly. She is built more like a Peruvian than a Mountain Horse, and has a real refined show quality look about her. She is friendly, and handles well on the ground. Her gait seems to be excellent. $8,000.00
	Goldilocks, 04/16/07, Paul's Hardcopy x Star Bright "Goldie" is a big palomino, 3/4 Mountain Pleasure Horse filly. She is very friendly, gaits beautifully, and is built strong and solid. She looks to me like she will be a great riding horse. $7,000.00
	Princess Leah, 05/19/07, Paul's Hardcopy x Lucinda del Oeste "Leah" is big, and strong, just like her mother. She is a dark chestnut. I think she will be really special, for someone who really wants a horse they can ride hard.  $6,ooo.oo
	Cinderella, 06/02/07, Paul's Hardcopy x Mistica del Oeste "Cinder" is a cute little, solid built, liver chestnut bundle of joy. She is so friendly, she wants to get into your pocket! She will make some lucky person a real companion horse. And, she gaits! $5,000.00

If you are interested in finding out more about these horses, or making an offer call me at 970-858-7739.

REASONABLE OFFERS RESPECTFULLY CONSIDERED

Our horses run wild and free most of the time, making for happy, healthy, strong horses... and shaggy in the winter.

1760 Broadway Grand Junction, CO 81503 Phone: (970) 858-7739 Fax: (970) 858-7861

e-mail: donwest@wic.net 

Last Updated -- March 2008

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