“Hotter than a two dollar pistol!” Gotta Have Pistol aka “Paladin” is smoking hot! He is shapely built and loaded with talent and personality. Paladin is a 2016 dark cherry red gelding that stands 14.3 hands and weighs 1100 lbs. You can’t help but nod your head in appreciation of his conformation, color and shape. His stunning looks also come with an A+ pedigree. By the one and only Metallic Cat! Metallic Cat’s resume speaks for itself. NCHA Open Futurity Champion, NCHA Horse of the Year, NCHA Hall of Fame. Earner of $637,711.00. #1 All-Time NRCHA leading sire and #2 All-Time NCHA leading sire. Passing on his athleticism and ability, he has sired champions at the NCHA Futurity, NCHA Super Stakes, NCHA Summer Cutting Spectacular and the NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity. Paladin’s dam Silver Pepto Pistol is a earner of over $100,000.00 and by the iconic Peptoboonsmal. Paladin is a great athlete. He is extremely stylish and talented in many disciplines. NCHA money earner, AQHA World Show Qualifier, and a champion at the Versatility Ranch Horse shows in the Open and Youth. Paladin has a PhD in the arena combined with years of real-life work experience on the ranch. All of the fancy buttons are there, but he’s never in a hurry and never too fast. Paladin is the kind you can let sit then saddle up and go, no drama. He rides western, English, bareback and bridle-less. He never says “No”. He has been down the trail and seen the world and he handles every mile quietly, bravely and gracefully. Not only does Paladin perform, he is a gentleman to be around. We are proud that Paladin wears our proven Hunter Gold Standard brand – the JA. Paladin has been shown at the ranch versatility competitions, UQHA cow cutting competitions, and open horse shows with multiple riders. His easy-going temperament allows him to adapt to his riders level of experience. Paladin is talented enough for a top hand and quiet enough to build a novice riders confidence. He is a gorgeous mover with smooth and fluid transitions. Paladin is forgiving and patient. He loves to watch and work a cow. He is stylish in the cutting pen and while boxing a cow. Paladin is kind, willing and mature. His most appreciated attribute is his quiet demeanor to saddle up and go even with time off. We have used him to sort and doctor cattle on the ranch. He is Amy’s pick for a days work. Paladin is truly the total All-around package. If you plan on sneaking by his pen without giving him a treat think again – he loves his treats! Wanting to spend a day in the saddle with a smile? Then take this guy for a trail ride! You can feel comfortable, safe and secure whether you are in the show arena or enjoying nature’s beauty on the trails. A gifted gelding that checks all the boxes – looks, pedigree, athletic ability, temperament and willing personality. He is good-minded, easy to catch with respectful ground manners. Sound, clean radiographs, UTD on worming, dental and farrier. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions. Give us a call and schedule a time to visit the ranch and meet Paladin. Josh and Amy Hunter. Phone # 435-823-0615 – email [email protected]. More video at FB Hunter Gold Standard Horses and Hunter Gold Standard Horses YouTube