- Cob
- Piebald
- Gelding
- 6 years
- 16.1 hands
- Extremely easy
- Fantastic hunter/RC horse
- Family horse
Armchair hunter/show hunter/all round good egg
Shaggy the Legend! Do you want something that has brakes, manners, and a brain but is still great fun.
He’s a lovely 6-year-old gelding, 16.1/2hh and somehow still convinced hes a Labrador on the ground.
Very straightforward. Moves well would do well showing, Hacks alone or in company, Traffic doesn’t bother him (tractors, lorries, chaos — he judges silently and carries on)? Good to box, clip, shoe. Has whipped in and hunted with various packs, been on pleasure rides, schooling, hill rides he’s a landrover defender! Manners better than most dinner guests!
This is the sort that turns up, gets on with the job, and doesn’t spend his spare time plotting your early retirement from horse ownership. Doesn’t need riding every day, I would hunt weds and sat and turn him out between prefers to be in when the weather isn’t nice!
Whether you want to hunt, hack, have fun, or just own something sane enough to restore your faith in horses — he’s your man. Has
Only for sale because of a sad change of direction for his lady owner hanging up her hunting boots.
Shaggy has hunted with the SWWW, Eggesford, Tiverton, Teme Valley, Cottesmore, Cotswold, Dulverton West and Vale TB Harriers. He’s whipped in, field mastered and goes off on his own. He’s equally happy ‘coffee housing somewhere’. Stands like a rock at the meet with hounds literally underneath his front legs, stands stops and goes. Extremely easy, jumps ditches/rails etc. He has 3 good paces on the flat and would do well in the show ring as he moves very well for a bigger horse. Still got some filling out to do so would be a sensible weight carrier. Very easy to do and have at home, current owner juggled hunting, young child and full time job. Stays away from home visiting other packs happily and will stand on the trailer with a net alone happily during breakfast meets or a post hunting cuppa. Has also been to an arena xc hire/SJ and has a great jump. Hacks alone or in company roads, open spaces, heavy traffic no ifs or buts. Confidence giving back and if you can find something jump he’s even happier!
Only for sale as owner sadly not hunting next season onwards due to change of direction and Shaggys heart lies on the hunting field. He’s an armchair ride and is snaffle mouthed all of the time. See pics but he is goat/pig/cow proof as lives on edge of working farm so used to all animals and big traffic. If you want something to jump on and go he’s your man! Used to riding out with a multitude of dogs and goats, great on the yard with my little girl and tractors/motorbikes etc.
Serious enquiries only, a good long term home is absolutely paramount. Would love to stay in touch ideally, good trial facilities available, open to vet.
**NB Also for sale Ladies navy frock coat with storm sleeves 32/34, 2 x ladies hacking jackets 10/12 and a 14. Glass saddle flask and leather case and beautiful ladies hunting whip. All used but great condition. Open to offers