- Clydesdale
- Bay
- Gelding
- 4 years
- 16.2 hands
- Perfect for A Nervous, Beginner, Mature Adult
- More Whoa Than Go …. With A 4th Gear
- Sensible, Calm, Laid-Back, Easy Going Gentleman
Clydesdale Cross
16.2hh Bay Gelding
Sure Footed, Sturdy,Weight Carrier
4 years…. Going on 40
Please don’t let his age put you off, he most definitely is wise and judicious beyond his years.
If your looking for a horse that has impeccable manners on the ground and when riding, something that is super safe, calm and not phased by anything, that is extremely low maintenance and can be looked after by a child, a horse with more whoa than go, dare I say it…… a bit of a plod, then Felix is your man.
This 4 year old is more like a 40 year old when it comes to safety, sensible, calm and straightforward, he is the most loveable gentle giant you could ever wish to meet.
Felix is currently working on my Riding School where he is being ridden by all level riders from complete beginners through to advanced. He has definitely got more whoa than go, so if you lose your stirrups / balance he come straight back to a walk without even being asked, he is extremely forgiving if you make a mistake.
If you have got a bit more experienced he will work into a nice outline with balance, flexibility and responsiveness to your aids, incorporating lateral work, he responded nicely to the leg throughout all paces, and he’s more than happy to jump a pole or log.
If you’re more of a novice, he will happily plod round on a long rein regardless of the terrain.
He most definitely doesn’t fizz up, spook, shy, rush, pull or behave silly.
Felix has the same chilled out temperament and attitude, regardless of where he is, absolutely nothing phases him.
Would suit a nervous or novice beginner / mature person or someone who wants to take life in the slow lane.
He can be ridden every now and again and have the same chilled out attitude as when ridden daily.
Felix hacks out in the heaviest of traffic without batting an eye lid, he will wait at traffic lights / roundabouts for as long as required without moving, he doesn’t flinch when articulated lorries, double-decker buses, motorbikes, tractors and trailers fly pass him as some speed.
He is absolutely not fazed by large plant farm machinery.
He has impeccable manners when ridden across open fields, cantered / galloped on grass verges at the side of busy roads, within a group he is happy to be lead file, in the middle or at the back, he doesn’t pull, rush or try and overtake, If anything you have to remind him sometimes to keep up.
Felix hacks out across open fields and through the busiest of traffic on his own with confidence and consideration, he is a sturdy sure footed gentleman.
He is excellent catch, load, travel, bath, clip, groom, farrier, dentist, vet.
He is currently barefoot, but was shoed with his previous owner in Ireland ,he has impeccable manners with the Farrier.
He absolutely loves to be pampered, he will stand all day without a head collar and lead rope whilst being groomed, bathed, cuddled and fussed over.
He stands quite happily in his stable eating his hay with the door open, never attempting to walk out unless asked.
He gets lead, caught and handled by the smallest of children, he is quite happy being dragged around the yard on the end of a lead rope.
He will stand at a mounting block without moving until mounted, regardless of how long it takes.
If being 100% safe is your priority and you want to come back from a hack or ride relaxed, fulfilled and confident then look no further.
Snaffle mouth with absolutely no gadgets.
He is stabled during the day and out at night within a mixed herd, he equally happy to be stabled or turned out full time, he keeps himself to himself and never causes any trouble despite being out with 30 other horses.
He isn’t clingy in any way and is happy being stable and or turned out solo.
Felix will give confidence to any rider/ handler and could easily compete at riding club level, fun/beach rides.
He can go for months without work then be tacked up and ridden without any fuss, he is extremely low maintenance, he maintains his weight all year round on grass and hay and Haylage during the winter months.
He has never been lame had laminitis, sweet-itch or sarcoids.
In the whole time I have had him I can honestly say he has never been lame, sick or sorry, my vet can verify this, he has passed the riding school annual inspections with flying colours, this is equivalent to a stage 2 vetting.
Looking for a five star private home to give someone the opportunity to purchase a safe and very sensible horse, with so much to offer.
Felix is Truly one in a million and really can’t be missed.
Absolute heartbreaking sale but we like to change our stock around about every few years to give our fantastic horses and ponies the opportunity to experience a one to one home again.
We have other horses and ponies available for viewings.
Photos and videos available upon request.
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Stockport, Cheshire, SK2