Albert

Albert – The Gentle Giant Everyone Is Searching For

If you’ve been dreaming of a horse that’s as safe as he is handsome, Albert deserves a spot at the top of your list.

Meet Albert, an 8-year-old Percheron cross gelding standing a solid 16.3 hands tall. He’s built exactly the way everyone wants one—thick as a barrel, wide through the chest, big-boned, and absolutely gorgeous. Albert has the kind of presence that turns heads everywhere he goes, yet underneath that impressive size is one of the sweetest, gentlest personalities you’ll ever find.

Albert truly is a gentle teddy bear.

He’s the type of horse that makes people feel comfortable the moment they climb aboard. He is naturally quiet, patient, and forgiving, making him an excellent choice for kids, beginner adults, husbands who only ride a few times a year, grandparents, and anyone looking for a dependable confidence builder.

If your idea of a perfect ride is one that’s calm, relaxing, and enjoyable, Albert checks every box. He is the definition of slow and steady. He’s happy to cruise down the trail at a comfortable walk and never feels like he’s in a hurry to get anywhere. He would much rather take his time and enjoy the ride than rush down the trail.

Need a little more speed? Albert will canter with encouragement, but he’s naturally the type that prefers to stay relaxed and easygoing. He isn’t one that constantly wants to move out, making him a wonderful choice for riders who value safety and confidence over speed.

Albert is broke to ride and drive, giving you the best of both worlds. Whether you enjoy riding scenic trails or hitching up for a relaxing drive, he’s equally happy doing either job. His quiet, willing attitude makes him enjoyable every time you take him out.

His gentle disposition carries over into everything he does. He’s easy to handle on the ground, kind to be around, and has the type of personality that makes you look forward to seeing him every day. He’s the horse the whole family will fight over because everyone feels comfortable riding him.

Finding a horse like Albert isn’t easy. Safe horses are becoming harder and harder to find, and it’s even more uncommon to find one with his size, build, age, and temperament. He’s still young enough to enjoy for many years while already having the experience and maturity everyone wants.

Whether you’re searching for your first horse, a dependable family horse, a confidence builder after losing your nerve, or simply a beautiful draft cross that can safely carry just about anyone, Albert is the kind of horse that doesn’t come along often.

At Family Safe Draft Horses, our horses spend months in our program being ridden by riders of different experience levels so we know exactly what they are before they ever become available. We take pride in matching families with horses they can enjoy for years to come.

Albert is:

• ❤️ 8-year-old Percheron cross gelding
• ❤️ 16.3 hands tall
• ❤️ Thick as a barrel and absolutely gorgeous
• ❤️ Gentle teddy-bear personality
• ❤️ Kid safe
• ❤️ Husband safe
• ❤️ Beginner friendly
• ❤️ Broke to ride
• ❤️ Broke to drive
• ❤️ Slow, quiet, and confidence building
• ❤️ Will canter with encouragement

Located in Somerset, Pennsylvania.

Nationwide shipping is available, and every horse is sold with our 10-Day Guarantee for your peace of mind.

If you’ve been waiting for a big, beautiful, safe horse that the entire family can enjoy, don’t miss Albert. Horses with his combination of size, looks, and gentle disposition rarely stay available for long.