Relatively difficult to find in Canada, Mountain horses are a trail rider’s dream.  Their natural four beat gait virtually eliminates the need to post in the saddle.  They are consistently good tempered, affectionate horses, making them ideal for young and old alike.  We pride ourselves on raising confident, well mannered foals.  We handle them daily, using John Lyons based training methods.  In addition to extensive ground work, our horses are exposed to a wide variety of obstacles, terrain and wildlife on the trails, ensuring a well rounded horse that is truly a pleasure to own and ride. 

Most Mountain horses are under saddle and on the trails at the age of three.  In fact, it is challenging to find an affordable six or seven year old as they are highly prized and not often parted with.  Due to the overwhelming demand for our Mountain horses, we regularly import carefully chosen youngsters and under saddle horses.  Please contact us for information on horses currently at our US facilities.  

Nickel Back Farm also offers a referral service for anyone looking at gaited mountain horses.  If we don't have your dream horse, we will gladly refer you to reputable breeders and assist you in finding the perfect horse.  Contact us for a list of recommended Rocky Mountain and Kentucky Mountain horse people in Canada and the US. 

AVAILABLE SPRING 2008

• A 7 yr old, 14'3 hh, black, double registered Kentucky Mountain/TWH mare.  She is an all around great horse.  She has been ridden through forests, up mountains, through rivers and has blessed us with some beautiful babies.  She has a rock solid gait and a thick tail that reaches the ground.  This lovely mare has been used in our trail training program to pony our youngsters.  She is forward moving yet very tuned into her rider's aids.  She is another endurance prospect worth a second look. 

• 4 yr old, 15'hh, red chocolate mare with flaxen mane & tail.  This lovely girl has an effortless, ambling 4-beat gait, exceptional breeding lines and is red gene negative.

• 4 1/2 yr old, 15'2 hh, chocolate gelding, flaxen mane & tail.  Endearing horse with an exceptional work ethic.  He has the kindest eyes I have ever seen and a heart of gold to match. 

• Searching for looks, size and breeding?  This strikingly beautiful 3 yr old filly is 15 hh and growing.  I anticipate she will mature between 15'1 to 15.2 hh.  Tall chocolates like this are difficult to find...just look at that mane!  This lovely girl has been lovingly raised and cared for.  I am advertising her for a friend and I can assist with starting her under saddle.  This is a well bred mare with huge potential.  If I have room by the end of the summer, I may keep her for myself!  She is available to an approved home only. 

 

Just look at this face!  Absolutely gorgeous three year old filly, rich chocolate coat and cascading flaxen mane and tail.  She has been under saddle for almost a year.  This striking beauty is a confident trail horse.  She is laid back but will get up and go if you ask her to.  She has a very smooth gait and can can be ridden alone or with other horses.  She is used to cars, bikes and dogs.  Registered and Certified RMHA.  This is a flashy filly with show potential.  Currently 14.3hh, should mature to 15hh+.  Excellent bloodlines.  To approved, loving, forever home only. 
SOLD to a wonderful home on Vancouver Island.

 

Merlin - Six year old registered, certified Rocky Mountain gelding, 14'3hh.  This is a beautiful horse with a long, flowing mane and a flaxen tail that touches the ground.  He leads, loads, clips, bathes and stands politely for the farrier.  He is a friendly boy who plays nice with other horses.  Merlin is an ideal confidence builder who gaits easily and consistently.  He is a solid, remarkably brave trail horse.  This gelding is what Rocky Mountain horses are all about. 
SOLD

 

Maggie May, 3 yr old, 14'3 hh, (should mature to 15+), certified mare.  She is a beautiful dappled chocolate with melt-your-heart eyes.  She is a fun, sensible trail horse with forward movement.  She has yet to offer us a spook or refusal.  Maggie is a well bred, red gene negative mare with great broodmare potential.  She has been shown (and placed)  She has an exquisite 4-beat gait that is smooth to ride.  She stands for the farrier, cross ties and bathes.  She is a very affectionate horse who thrives on attention.
SOLD to a loving home in 100 Mile House!

Gemini, stunning 4 yr old, 15'2 hh, champagne mare.  This beauty is not only certified to breed with the Rocky Mountain Horse Association, she is triple registered Rocky Mountain, Kentucky Mountain and International Champagne Horse Registry.  Gemini has been handled since birth.  She can be ridden with or without a bit, on the road, in town, on the trails and over bridges.  She has been exposed to umbrellas, tarps, children on skateboards and bicycles.  She loves to swim!  This is a rare opportunity to purchase a gorgeous, well bred, well gaited horse with tremendous broodmare potential.  We are advertising Gemini for a friend but will assist with all aspects of her sale and transport from Ontario.    SOLD!