HR Dont Look Ethel (Queso)

Queso is a 6-year-old AQHA Appendix grulla mare (papered as HR Dont Look Ethel, by Alley Cat Royalty out of CHC Little Belle), standing about 15 hands, raised by the seller since she was five months old. Started as a barrel prospect with a good colt-starting foundation, she came back from barrel training with lasting anxiety issues that the owner has worked through but not fully resolved; under saddle she's described as good roughly 8 rides out of 10, with occasional humping up or popping up as if to rear when overwhelmed, though the seller stresses this comes from anxiety and frustration rather than meanness. She's easy to handle otherwise: good on the ground, respectful, excellent for the farrier and vet, loads and hauls, though hauling behavior can be inconsistent. She's had one cattle-sorting outing and reportedly seemed happier and less stressed working cows than doing barrels, which is why the seller is explicitly steering her away from another barrel home and toward ranch or cow work. This is an honest, detailed seller disclosure recommending an experienced, patient, handy rider rather than a beginner or push-button buyer; she's up to date on teeth and vaccinations. Located in Sparks, NV, asking around $13,xxx OBO.

Up to date on teeth and vaccinations, gets regular maintenance. Owner notes ongoing anxiety issues under saddle that developed after barrel training; no other soundness issues mentioned.