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. 

For Sale or Lease- Maddie - 4 yr old, 15 hh, red chocolate mare.  Maddie is registered and certified Rocky Mountain Horse Association.  She has a slow, ambling gait that would rock a baby to sleep.  She has impeccable ground manners, she loads, ties, and shoes effortlessly.  This lovely mare is red gene negative and with her impressive breeding lines, she has immense potential as a broodmare.  She has many trail hours under her cinch and is an overall versatile horse for pretty much anyone who can ride. SOLD

FOR LEASE

Majic Dancer - 4 yr old, 15'1 hh, dark chocolate gelding.  Majic is registered with the Rocky Mountain Horse Association.  He is nothing short of drop dead gorgeous and has been our farm's mascot for the past few years.  He turns heads on the trails and is photographed wherever we go.  He takes the attention in stride and oh what stride this boy has.  He has quality movement worthy of any show ring.  He is best suited for a confident, experienced rider who enjoys trail riding. 

 

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

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.  Merlin will be available on a monthly lease beginning spring 2007. 
SOLD