Marconi (Wizard)
- Absolutely smashing Hack
- Fabolous Hunter
- Really Sad Sale
£10,000
OVNO
- Thoroughbred
- Chestnut
- Gelding
- 10 years
- 16.3 hands
- Absolutely smashing Hack
- Fabolous Hunter
- Really Sad Sale
Quality 16.3hh Thoroughbred Gelding – Superb Hacker & Proven Hunter
Heartbreaking sale of a much-loved horse
Wizard is a 16.3hh Thoroughbred gelding who has been part of my life for the past three years. In that time, we’ve enjoyed two successful hunting seasons and taken part in several hunter trials. He’s also shown real promise in dressage—frequently placed, despite it not being my main focus.
Why he’s for sale:
This is a very difficult decision, but I’m looking to pursue eventing, and unfortunately, show jumping just isn’t Wizard’s strength. Despite every effort—gridwork, weighted boots, equibands—he simply doesn’t respect poles behind. For someone not aiming to show jump, this won’t be an issue.
Hacking – Wizard is the best hack I’ve ever owned:
• Totally unfazed by traffic, livestock, heavy machinery, or plastic bags blowing in the wind.
• Opens tricky gates, stands quietly to mount, and is happy hacking alone or in company.
• I often lead my 2-year-old while riding him.
• He’ll even hack to the pub and stand patiently while I enjoy a drink—earning compliments wherever we go.
• Comfortable, balanced canter and always pulls up easily.
Hunting – Where Wizard truly shines:
• Well-mannered at the meet and jumps everything asked of him—hedges, rails, ditches—with confidence and ease.
• Will gallop across open fields and come straight back to walk on a loose rein.
• Bold, reliable, and has never refused a fence while out hunting.
Competitions:
• Competed in several hunter trials at 80/90cm with solid results.
• Frequently placed in unaffiliated dressage.
General:
• Low maintenance and doesn’t need daily work to stay calm and happy—2–3 rides a week keeps him ticking over.
• Never been lame in the three years I’ve owned him.
• Up to date with vaccinations, teeth, shoes, and regular chiropractic care.
• Lives out spring–autumn and comes in at night during the winter.
• Stands happily for hours to be groomed and fussed over.
Worth Knowing:
Wizard can be a little grumpy at dinner time—he’ll pull faces while being fed, but it’s all show and never malicious.
I believe he may have been twitched by the ears at some point in his past (not by me), so he can be a little sensitive around them.
He is ROR eligible.
happy for him to be vetted.
If I had time for two ridden horses, he wouldn’t be going anywhere, we are located in Leicestershire