• Thoroughbred
• Black
• Gelding
• 12 years
• 16.1 hands

• Exceptionally genuine
• Proven competition record
• Temperament that is second to none

Stunning 16.1hh Black Thoroughbred Gelding, 12 Years Old

A rare opportunity to purchase a talented, versatile and exceptionally genuine horse with a proven competition record and a temperament that is second to none.

This handsome 16.1hh black Thoroughbred gelding has been owned by an 83-year-old lady for the past five years. During that time, he has taken her successfully through the dressage ranks, proving himself to be kind, reliable and wonderfully straightforward both at home and out competing.

He was the winner of the Retrained Racehorse Dressage Championship Final in 2023, achieving an impressive score of X%. This success, together with his consistent dressage results, demonstrates both his quality and trainability.

Very sadly offered for sale only because his owner wishes to continue progressing competitively and feels that a purpose-bred warmblood may be better suited to her ambitions of competing at Silver League level.

The fact that he has been happily and successfully ridden, trained and competed by an 83-year-old lady for the last five years speaks volumes about his character. He is sensible, uncomplicated and a true pleasure to own.

Highlights

•? ?Winner of the Retrained Racehorse Dressage Championship Final 2023 (X%)
•? ?Consistently achieves excellent scores up to Elementary dressage
•? ?Owned, ridden and competed by an 83-year-old lady for the last five years
•? ?Snaffle-mouthed for everything
•? ?Hacks alone and in company
•? ?Happy galloping in open country and always remains sensible
•? ?Good in all traffic
•? ?Good to shoe, clip, load and travel
•? ?Easy to handle and well-mannered in every respect

Before his current home, he was an active Riding Club horse, competing up to 1m show jumping. He has not been regularly jumped during the last five years simply because jumping was not part of his owner’s programme, but he remains willing and straightforward. Having recently popped a few fences with him myself, he was an absolute pleasure and appeared to thoroughly enjoy the job.

He would be ideal for someone looking to compete successfully up to Elementary dressage, enjoy Riding Club activities, or simply own a quality all-rounder with an exceptional temperament. Equally, he would be perfectly happy as a fun and safe hacking horse, enjoying long days out, pub rides, beach rides and adventures in the countryside.

A genuine, much-loved horse looking for his next special home.

• Irish Sports Horse
• Grey
• Mare
• 6 years
• 15.3 hands

• Competed in 2 cotswolds cup this season
• Good on the hunting field
• Easy to do in all ways

Barbara has been to 2 cotswolds cup 80cm event's this season, finishing 3rd and 5th, its her first season proving bold and unfazed by any jumps,including ditches, water and steps.

Barbara has 3 lovely paces and enjoys her lessons,she is a forward responsive ride i think she would be great BD horse.Shes been out hunting twice as a 4yr and 4 times last winter enjoying her days and jumping everything!

Barbara has been to RC ,a busy jump club ,ive boxed her off to meet friends for a hack,she hacks alone and company, never nappy but spooky,good with traffic, tractors and binmen,more a bird or squirrel! I hack alot by myself,but she loves going with her friends.

Barbara loves a brush and fuss, good to bath,clip,catch(comes to call) and shoe.

She is up to date with jabs, back,teeth.she Travels in a lorry and trailer.

Barbara is a pocket rocket and loves her job just wanting to get on with it. she truly is a fab horse.Full history know.

• Irish Draught
• Chestnut
• Gelding
• 7 years
• 17 hands

• Owned since a foal, never thought id sell as hes a very special horse! Absolute gentleman!

Where do I start! I purchased Hercules as a foal from Ireland. As a 3 year old I showed him in hand a a few local venues taking Champion a few times. Feb 2023 he was backed, April 2023 his under saddle competition career started.

So when he was 4 years old he was:
* Nottinghamshire County Show Champion and qualified for LIHS
* Stars Champion of Champions Hunter Champion
*LIHS Middleweight/Heavyweight Hunter Championship 9th with a friend riding him
*won numerous championships showing at various venues

5 years of age
*LIHS Middleweight/Heavyweight Hunter Championship 2nd with me riding him
*Competed Novice and Ele British Dressage scoring up to 75.4%
*British Dressage Associate Draught Championships, Novice & Elementary Champion
* won numerous championships showing at various venues

6 years of age:
*Competed in x3 Medium British dressage scoring between 69-72%
*Qualified for Associate British Dressage Draught Championships at Ele and Medium level (didn’t go to Championships as I the rider had surgery)
*Qualified LIHS Middleweight/Heavyweight Hunter Championship (didn’t go to Championships as I had surgery)

When Hercules was 4 years of age my friends 5 year old daughter rode him in the arena, walk, trotting, circles, he was in an outline it was VERY special to watch. He is genuinely the safest horse to ride there is! Hercules is very trainable and takes everything in his stride, his lateral work, half passes he gets 7.5’s for, his extended trot he can now get a 7 for and every score sheet there's plenty of 7.5 even the odd 8!

He's done numerous fun rides, gallops, beach rides, proving safe and sensible, never getting strong or silly. He's jumped logs and small xc jumps but nothing big. I've not jumped him at home other than the odd cross pole as its not my thing!
I said that id never sell Hercules as he's the most special horse I've ever owned, however I'm 51 and my body is struggling. I've had more down time than ridable time for the past 10 months from surgeries and I've decided to sell both horses as my body unfortunately isn’t coping!

Last March Hercules started to make a noise so July last year he had a successful tie back operation which now means he makes NO noise when ridden and is now able to go out and win any showing class. He also has more energy for the dressage so it was a wise decision made last year.

Hercules has the most adorable temperament and is easy in every way! The only thing he doesn’t like is tractors, wagons and water! I don’t hack him from home as our road is 60mph and he isn’t great with big vehicles but I have trailered him to other locations and hacked him where the roads are quieter and he's fine. On fun rides he doesn’t like to get his feet wet!

Hercules has no vices, blemishes, he has clean legs, no lumps or bumps, good feet and a beautiful brain! I'm very particular who buys Hercules as I love this horse.

• Arab Part Bred
• Dapple grey
• Mare
• 5 years
• 15.2 hands

• correct, uphill conformation
• Great paces
• Snaffle mouth

Sorella De Mon is a real head-turner with very correct, uphill conformation and 3 lovely paces. She works beautifully in a soft outline, is super quick to learn, and always gives her all.

Jumping:
She is naturally careful, confident and has good technique over a fence. She has been to her first competition as well as several showjumping arena hires, popped a small water tray - not phased by fillers.

She has also been to Twesledown and Lyneham XC, where she popped skinnies, ditches, steps, and trotted confidently through water - straightforward, and brave.

• Very good doer
• Good for farrier
• loads & travels
• good in traffic & out hacking

A stunning, talented, future star with the most amazing attitude - ready to go far in the right hands.

• Full history known
• Videos and photos available on request
• Based in Berkshire
07468685451

• Chilled out personality who enjoys the quiet life
• Age 7-14 years
• Must be good in traffic & open spaces

Desperately seeking a super safe hacking horse who would also enjoy the occasional beach trip and fun ride along with some low level dressage/ riding club clinics.

- Quiet, kind temperament of most importance.
- Prefer something that has been out and seen the world.
-Must be confident to hack out alone and in company and must be good in traffic. Not looky or spooky.
-15.2-17hh depending on build.
- Happy to bring on flatwork or can be established
- Age 7-14 years (ideally)

I am an experienced horse owner but not the bravest rider. I can ensure top care for my new member of the family with plenty of turnout and lovely quiet private yard. Horses are treated as individuals. I also have plenty of natural horsemanship experience for groundwork etc. I can provide references, happy to keep in touch etc. Healthy budget for the right horse. Stable and lovely big field ready and waiting!