We caught sight of this gelding on the slaughter feedlot on June 24th, 2014. and I was immediately captured by his majestic presence. But then I saw the bucking stock brand on his hip (signifying that he was a 'rough stock' bronc used in rodeos) and my heart fell, because in my experience that meant he was off limits. Every other bucking stock horse that I have ever come across on the slaughter feedlots has been extremely fearful or actually aggressive towards humans. Which is not surprising considering what they are used for and how they are treated during their rodeo career. more... See more text