2021 AQHA Gelding
15.1 HH

Cruz is the kind you spend a lifetime looking for. Recently and successfully shown in the Open Derby, this handsome gelding is an NCHA money earner and an outstanding example of what a broke, solid, and kind cutting horse should be. He’s as smooth and easy as they come, with the slowest, dreamiest gaits you’ll ever sit on—his jog floats, his lope is buttery soft, and every transition feels seamless. He’s the kind that makes you look and feel like a pro, no matter your experience. Anyone in the world can pilot this horse—he’s simple, forgiving, and as trustworthy as the day is long.

When it comes to cow work, Cruz is as cowy and intelligent as they get. He reads a cow like it’s his calling—quick-footed, correct, and always right where he needs to be. He’s got a big stop, easy spins, a beautiful jog, and a stylish extended trot that turns heads wherever he goes. His lead changes are smooth and correct, and he guides around light as a feather. He’s a phenomenal one to rope and doctor cattle on outside and handles every job with quiet confidence and grit. He’s been used to drag calves at brandings, sorted countless pairs, and is always the same willing partner every time you swing a leg over him. There’s no quit in this gelding—he gives his whole heart every ride, every day.

Outside the arena, Cruz is a total gentleman. He’s surefooted and reliable in the roughest country, crosses rivers and canyons without hesitation, and stays as quiet as a mouse in church no matter what’s going on around him. He’s also been ridden English—showing off his smooth gaits, balance, and versatility with total ease. Cruz has even been hauled by several youth riders to local horse shows, where his calm nature and good manners made him a barn favorite. Handy to have around for absolutely any job you can think of, Cruz is the kind you can trust to step up and make you proud every time.

With his big, magnetic personality and kind eye, Cruz has a way of stealing hearts everywhere he goes. He’s the total package—broke, kind, steady, and all-around exceptional. Whether you’re working cattle, showing, or just taking a trail ride through the canyon at sunset, Cruz is the one you’ll always be proud to throw a leg over. He’s not just a good one—he’s the perfect one.