2021 AQHA Gelding
14.3 1/2 hh
Nugget is a striking golden palomino gelding that shines just as bright in the arena as he does out on the trail. Standing a solid and balanced 15 hands, he is the perfect size for both youth and adults, and his charming personality makes him instantly likable. Nugget is incredibly kind, the type of horse that meets you at the gate with a soft eye and an eager heart. He is gentle to be around, easy to handle, and truly enjoys being someone’s partner, whether it’s for a casual ride or a competitive outing.
Under saddle, Nugget is impeccably trained and a true pleasure to ride. He performs all the reining maneuvers with style and correctness—he spins with cadence, has a big stop, and circles with fluidity and collection. His lope departures are smooth and effortless, and his body control is exceptional. He’s light in the bridle, rides off your seat and legs, and responds with softness and willingness. Nugget makes it easy for his rider to look good, and his training sets him apart as a mount capable of excelling in the show pen or stepping into any performance direction.
Outside the arena, Nugget proves just how versatile he is. He is a confident, steady partner on the trail, surefooted and willing to go anywhere you point him. Whether it’s crossing water, navigating steep terrain, or riding through town, Nugget takes it all in stride. He’s accustomed to dogs, pigs, bicycles, traffic, tarps, and all the chaos that comes with life on a busy ranch. Nothing rattles this gelding—he’s been there, done that, and is always game for more.
With his combination of looks, talent, and temperament, Nugget is the kind of horse that’s hard to find. He would truly shine in ranch versatility events, trail classes, 4H shows, or simply as a dependable partner for everyday riding. Whether you’re a competitive rider looking for a fun and capable show horse or a family needing a reliable, gentle gelding, Nugget checks all the boxes. He is as sweet as he is talented, and he’s ready to make someone very proud.
Colton Thorson & Alise Holst
Triple T Livestock
Nevis, MN
218.770.8986
Horses have been apart of Coltons life since he was a little boy. He has been involved with horse sales and rodeos his entire life winning many championship buckles and all around titles. He not only has a passion for riding horses, but has always been involved in driving horses as well. Colton spent some time working as an outfitter in the mountains of Wyoming, and enjoys using horses for hunting and pack trips. Colton loves the cowboy way of life and uses our horses for real jobs. He enjoys branding in the spring and day working. He believes that really puts the foundation on our horses before we take them to the arena.
Alise grew up in Minnesota and has been obsessed with horses since she can remember. She never had the opportunity to have a horse growing up so she would try and find horses to ride or be around whenever she got the chance. In college Alise really got the opportunity to ride & train horses. She rode reining, cow horses, rope horses, and she started colts, and that became her goal, to train well rounded versatile horses. She loves getting a horse soft and supple in the arena, and believes that a good foundation is key. This was where she discovered her passion with matching the right horse to its owner. Seeing the joy it brought both horse and owner she decided to make that her life work.
Today, Alise loves roping, taking her horses up the mountain, using them for hunting, pack trips, and trail rides. She believes that's what really makes a horse. She also loves branding in the springtime and summers are filled with rodeos and ranch work.
Along with Colton Thorson, Alise owns Triple T Livestock Located in Nevis, MN and Aguila, Az. Here at Triple T Livestock we focus on finding the right horse for the right rider, a good fit is what is important to us. We offer a variety of horses from finished rope horses, to prospects, and we also have a passion for work horses, and crossbreds. We offer such variety but what is most important to us is getting the right fit for you. We mainly focus on a user friendly and gentle horse in all the disciplines that we choose. A good foundation is very important to us. Winter finds Triple T Livestock in Arizona where we really focus on team roping and the breakaway roping horse. We believe a good ranch foundation makes a horse experienced and ready for any task they may be asked to do. First and foremost we strive to make sure the horses we offer have been hauled and seen a lot of country. Combining a love of what we do with a passion for fitting the right horse to the right owner, we work to create well rounded, versatile horses, that have the experience and training to take in any direction.