07/16/2026
Glencoe Finn, barn name Kevin, is a purebred, 7 year old, 19hh Clydesdale gelding. He is as sweet as he is gorgeous and absolutely loves people and attention. With his gentle expression, fluffy adorableness and puppydog personality, he melts every heart he connects with. He is friendly and kind to everyone he meets, whether it's people, other horses, children, dogs, or any other being.
Kevin came to me lightly started under saddle with 60 days of professional training. He definitely had some holes in his education, so I have since restarted him under saddle and he is doing beautifully. Kevin is fun in the arena and amazing out on trails. He will go out alone or in a group and always gets along great with other horses when I ride with friends. Kevin also ponies well off other horses and is happy to pony other horses. He is a gentleman for the vet, in hand around the barn or out hiking. Kevin ties, bathes, trailers, and will stand for grooming and being fussed over for hours. With a solid foundation now in place, Kevin is ready to find his forever person.
Kevin has a condition called stringhalt which affects his gait at the walk and when backing up. It is most evident when he first starts off from a standstill, improves as he continues to walk, and is virtually undetectable at the trot or canter. He acquired this condition in both hind legs as a 2 year old, and being an extremely well bred, very expensive c**t, he was sent to the leading stringhalt surgeon in the country. The surgery was successful on the left hind but not on the right. After an extensive recovery period, he was started under saddle and sold as a pleasure horse instead of being trained as a show carriage horse as was initially intended. While his condition does require some special accommodations in certain circumstances, like trimming his feet, he is very capable, and I have found him to be surefooted, trustworthy, willing, responsive, comfortable and truly fun to ride. We just don't let his condition define him, and he certainly doesn't either!
Kevin initially came to us as a rehab/retrain project, but with his sweet demeanor and stunning looks, he stole our hearts so completely that I soon decided to keep him permanently. Unfortunately, my husband recently sustained a serious injury at work which is forcing him to retire earlier than planned. As a result, we need to downsize our herd, so we are slowly and very carefully starting to look for a wonderful forever home for Kevin. His new owner will be vetted closely, and a great fit and situation is a must. Kevin will do best with an experienced horse person. He will require an intermediate or better rider because of his size and age, and because he is still relatively green. We also highly prefer someone with draft experience who understands the extensive amount of time, effort and money that goes into keeping these gentle giants healthy and happy.
Kevin will also need free access to turnout and space to roam with at least one other horse companion. And even though not a deal breaker, I think Kevin would enjoy a cooler climate. With his size and body mass, he gets HOT here in the 100 degree summer Nevada desert. And of course he will need ###L absolutely everything: trailer, shelter, tack, you name it… Because yes, he really is 19 hands high!
Kevin isn’t just another horse, he is a lifestyle. He is a BIG commitment in every way, but for the right person, it will be life altering--in the very best way.
Kevin is located in Reno, Nevada. We are asking 1️⃣0️⃣,0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ to an exceptional home. Please educate yourself on stringhalt, if not already familiar with the condition. Serious inquiries are welcome. Please DM or text Kerstin at 775-691-0502.
Please watch his comprehensive sales video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSOKAYHrm1U
Photography and video created by Susan Kauffmann
Glencoe Finn, barn name Kevin, is a purebred, 7 year old, 19hh Clyd...
