ONSITE LEASE ONLY: Aged 17-hand warmblood stallion with gelding manners. In competition, several A-circuit BIG ribbons, and a Top 3 Maclay finals finisher in the early 2000s. (Google him and you’ll be in awe of his achievements.) Looking to return after years of turnout and now lighter and eagerly participating in regular exercise, with potential for major awards in 2023. The bad: Drifts to the right and heavy on the forehand. Slow to warm up, and can be stiff and crabby at first, but once talked into his job, is willing and enthusiastic. Lateral moves need overhaul. Requires major monthly foot trimming and fussy for farrier, but will cooperate for treats. Will resort to weaving if bored, so frequent mental stimulation a must. Requires extra-large blankets. The good: Affectionate, particularly with barn cats. Confidence-builder for returning adults and a babysitter for kids. On a maintenance diet with low-cost daily supplements to control minor joint pain. Clean X-rays with fully healed pastern fracture as a youngster. Will provide vet records.
Euth candidate due to compounding arthritic issues. 
Middling sized, mild mannered, middle aged all arounder. Best in a consistent routine. No spook or bolt. Does occasionally bite and buck, but not seriously. Takes a joke. Excellent work ethic. Not for rank beginners. Needs stall in inclement weather. Sensitive to bugs. Bonds with rider; best for one person. Can not go to a lesson program. Will jump through fire for a good rider. Needs age appropriate maintenance.
For experienced rider/ handler only who is a very patient person. Once you figure out his personality quirks he will give you 100%, work till he drops and give it all he has.
ETA: Not for sale!
Akhal-Teke - Sensitive, athletic, good-minded and intelligent, doesn’t tolerate rough handling, brave. Wants to be devoted to one special person. Has great endurance and work ethic, will go all day until he can’t. A little challenging at times, but very talented.
Not an easy keeper – eats like the proverbial horse; stays fits easily. Doesn’t look or act his age, but need to look past his x-rays; requires OTC fairly minimal joint maintenance.
Good with other animals, large or small.
Exceptionally talented schoolmaster that requires a tactful rider. Tried to retire him (just because he deserves it) but he was cranky and miserable, and now he is back in a full program and still very competitive at the top levels. Brave and will jump through fire, but if you try to micromanage the ride he’ll get bullheaded. Let him go his way and he is practically unbeatable.
Does need professional management as he is only happy if his stall is arranged in a certain way, meals are fed on time, and turnout with his small group of buddies remains consistent. If you try to change his routine he might bang on the stall door or walk the fence. But he is 100% sound on no meds or supplements, never needs any prep, and shows no signs of slowing down.
Gentle with children and loves the barn dogs. Snuggly with his person.
Got him for a steal after his previous owner mistreated him, so now he has a home for life.
Aged reiner, right front has arthritic changes from years of spinning. Solid work ethic but hard to warm up and easily distracted. Athletic build, good footed. Good with other critters, occasionally difficult to load but easily conned with a good hay bag. Happy to lead or follow, worst issue is he’s bad for the vet and can be hard to catch.
(He’s a retired business owner and master electrician. His wrist is shot with arthritis;))
Easy going 17h gelding with great ground manners and willing attitude who needs to move down from the big sticks. Never liked dressage but will jump anything despite dicey hocks. Easy keeper - will do anything for a treat. Great on the trail - will go anywhere, solo or in a group, and always up for a spirited canter. Gets along with everyone in turnout, trailers well and easy for the vet and farrier. Messy in the stall 
Aged stallion. Can be a shy breeder; best if teased with aggressive mare and smooth jazz music.
Light, athletic mover. Still totally sound but requires corrective shoes with pads. Can be a hard keeper: requires high fiber diet and may refuse some feeds made with animal by-products.
Easy to haul. Loves long trail rides; will walk or gallop. No barn vices. Very clean in stall. Happy to stand tied (or sit in recliner and watch marathon reruns of MASH or The Office).
Disclaimer: Must be threatened with twitch to clip or pull mane.
16.1 bay with no markings. Best in full work. Has ulcer issues. Older but not a schoolmaster, needs a calm, patient rider who won’t overreact to his temper tantrums. May buck at perceived injustices, or micromanaging rider.
High-mileage middle aged gelding. Quite athletic in his youth but after numerous injuries, is now better suited for trail rides only. Mild neuro symptoms undiagnosed due to refusal to load for vet visit. Easy keeper and not a picky eater. One-person horse who prefers solo turnout and can get rambunctious in a group due to anxiety. Loves hounds. Very sensitive and learns quickly, for better or for worse. Can shut down if overwhelmed.
Generally considered a keeper but on some days, offers will be considered.
Amazing warmblood who can do advanced-level SQUIRREL… work. Requires carrots when caught but can be caught without carrots all the time (shhhhhhhhhhhhhh). Enjoys grooming and I’ll groom you too when you hit the right spots. You’ll always know when you hit the right spots.
Will happily work with you under saddle until I’m deathly afraid of the the thing that changed that you see or don’t see in view of the arena, often of which I’ve seen multiple times but still decide to spook at (maybe tonight, maybe next week). You have to be OK with the horse that shows up that day. We have no idea who that might be.
Love that you put the cow hay feeder that I was terrified of in the playground next to the arena in my pasture. Love that you put hay in it and I now play with the feeder. I’m certain I’ll be afraid of it if you put it back in the playground because that is “different” and I don’t do “different” well. Sillly owner!
Loved that I’ve trained you, owner. Yeah, I accept that you train me! We have a mutually workable contract. NOT something I’d do with most other people.
WARNING! I thought the post was asking HORSES to describe their human partner. I wouldn’t put a cow feeder in my human partner’s pasture. 
DOH! (Read in Homer Simpson’s voice)
Boss mare.
“You have to be OK with the horse that shows up that day. We have no idea who that might be.”
This is fantastic, @J-Lu
These are great!!! I have no idea how I’d characterize my other human as a horse… but I have often compared him to a needy puppy.
Actually I guess I’d call him a solid trail horse. Needs a little maintenance, could use some legging up, can be a worrier but is not spooky.
When it comes to athletic endeavors, he’s a schoolmaster and the youngsters are learning a lot from him.
Aged draft horse, some arthritis. Very willing to live alone, does not like or trust other horses unless they are equally calm and work oriented. Dramatic, i.e. mareish, mares in particular are a full no. Excellent on the trails and willing to try anything for his person, buts gets bored very quickly with repetitious ring work. Not sound for jumping. A one person horse, not a good candidate for lessons or short term leases. Best in 24/7 turnout. Eats a lot of hay.
(I actually refer to him a cat…but a better man and husband I could never ask for or imagine)
Tall fit middle aged grey, not sound for hard work but does well on bute and joint supplements. Lots of heart and try. Loves kids, has a mind of his own but if you stay out of his way he will work all day with a good attitude. Easy keeper, not a picky eater. Many miles of trail experience and packing; been the lead, in the string and packed. Surefooted, crosses water and trail obstacles without issue though occasionally rushes. Good big feet, heavy boned, has a crooked leg but doesn’t seem to bother him. Needs dental work but doesn’t affect his grazing; appreciates special feed. Can be cold-backed but settles into work. Not easy to clip, has farrier issues but responds to correction or sedation. Accustomed to a beer with his evening feed but not necessary any more. Price will increase with further training. No trades.
Handsome 17hh, aged, grey Percheron cross. Unflappable to the point of often being unsafe. Not 100% sound for hard work even with all of the maintenance. But willing to work and must go in support boots. Prefers to be turned out alone and must come in at night. Great for the vet and dentist. He is missing some back gnashers and needs biannual dental care.
Steady eddie. Very calm and not spooky. Needs prodding to get to the arena, but once there will settle into work. Very easy keeper, appreciates frequent treats. Very safe for beginners. One person horse. Does not do well turned out with others, can get grouchy. Can be sensitive, but very stoic about it. Does best with aluminum shoes. Great with needles and can be generally be caught for the vet. Stands tied for hours. My heart horse that has a forever home.
