- Cob
- Piebald
- Gelding
- 6 years
- 15.3hh / 161cm
- Kind, Genuine, Wonderful Temperament
- Cracking Allrounder, Happy Hacker, Weight Carrier
- Super Loving Family Friend, Ridden By 8yrs Old- Grandma
Ultimate Confidence Giver
Cole is an exceptional 15.3hh chunky Irish Cob, 6yrs, gelding who offers the rare combination of safety, strength, experience, and a heart of gold. He is kind, bold, dependable, a massive weight carrier, and ideal for a wide range of riders – from complete beginners, nervous adults and children to more experienced jockeys who prefer a calm and steady ride.
Cole is beautifully put together and has been there, done that, in every sense. A calm, considerate and willing gelding, he is the definition of safe and steady. He has more woah than go, making him a perfect mount for riders who want to enjoy their riding at a relaxed pace without compromising on ability or responsiveness.
Ideal for Beginners, RDA All-Round Riders
Cole has worked extensively in a professional riding school environment for the past 18 months, and he has excelled with every level of rider, from total novices to advanced. He is also a firm favourite for RDA (Riding for the Disabled Association) and special requirements sessions, both under saddle and during stable management and therapy activities.
He has experience in flatwork lessons, both private and group, as well as participating in our in-house showjumping and cross-country competitions. He is confident over coloured and rustic fences and has a big bold, careful jump, he will basically jump anything, he never refuses or stops. He is not scared of any kind of fence, from water jumps or scary fillers, he always takes care of his riders, trotting or cantering in steadily to each jump and helping the rider out If they come in on a bad stride.
He would easily compete in showjumping, cross-country, working hunter, one-day events and hunting. He came from a hunting family back in Ireland prior to me purchasing him.
Cole also absolutely loves to hack out and does so safely and calmly. He will happily hack alone or in company and has been exposed to the heaviest, fastest-moving traffic imaginable. He is completely unfazed by buses, lorries, farm machinery and all types of vehicles. He remains safe and steady in all environments and does not rush or pull, even in open spaces or on the way home. You can gallop him across open fields with loose horses running alongside him, then immediately pull him up and allow him to walk on a long rein or ask him to stand while horses run around him. He is most definitely not sharp, spooky or spinny.
He has been truly exceptional during his time at the riding school. He is unbelievably forgiving when riders lose their balance, lose their stirrups or have a bad stride into a fence. He always takes care of his riders. He will walk, trot, canter from voice commands without using the reins in both upward and downward transitions.
His substantial build, with a leg in each corner, combined with his calm disposition, sure-footedness and gentle nature, gives even the most nervous riders the confidence to progress and excel. He will stand patiently at the mounting block for as long as needed without moving an inch. I can honestly say he has absolutely no quirks or negative traits.
Although he is happy to go at a quiet, steady pace, he is also responsive to the leg and has three beautiful, balanced, steady paces. For more experienced riders, he will work into a nice outline with enthusiasm and energy while always staying calm and sensible. He has NEVER bolted, bucked, reared, kicked or bitten. He is the most loving, kind gelding you could ever wish to meet. Snaffle mouthed with absolutely no gadgets.
Manners, Temperament and Handling
Cole has outstanding ground manners. He stands for hours to be groomed and fussed over, with or without a head collar or lead rope. He is not clingy and is happy living in or out. In the field, he keeps himself to himself and never causes trouble, whether stabled alone or turned out in a mixed herd.
Cole has a history of excellent health and has never had laminitis, sweet itch, sarcoids, or any lumps, bumps or unsoundness. He has a full veterinary history from birth and has only had two owners.
He is currently barefoot with strong, healthy hooves and is equally happy to be shod. He is excellent to bath and catch, great to load and travel, and fantastic with the farrier, vet and dentist.
He is incredibly low maintenance, requiring no daily work. He can have weeks or even months off and return to ridden work without any fuss. He maintains his condition year-round on a simple diet and is easy to manage in every way.
He passes our riding school annual Licence Inspection, which is the equivalent of a Stage 2 vetting.
A Truly Special Gelding
Cole is a rare gem. He is the perfect choice for someone looking for a calm, dependable and capable all-rounder. Whether you’re a nervous adult, a beginner rider, someone looking for a safe happy hacker, or a family looking for a versatile and loving horse, Cole fits the bill perfectly. He is a genuine schoolmaster who provides confidence and enjoyment in every ride and will give his next owner years of pleasure.
Why Is He for Sale?
This is a heartbreaking sale. As part of our regular stock rotation, we give our riding school horses the opportunity to move on to private homes every two years, so they can enjoy one-to-one attention and new experiences. Cole is ready to bring joy to his next rider and deserves the very best home. He has been truly exceptional, sold on behalf of a working livery.
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Stockport, Cheshire, SK2