- Irish Sports Horse
- Grey
- Gelding
- 6 years
- 15.3hh / 161cm
- Jumping Courses of 90cm comfortably
- Hacks alone and in company
- Has done some prelim dressage tests
Goose is a seriously good-looking Irish Sport Horse with quality, presence and some of the most influential bloodlines found in modern Irish pedigrees. He Dignified Vant Zorgvliet and out of a mare by the renowned OBOS Quality 004—breeding associated with athletic, scopey and versatile competition horses.
He has attended several training shows with us, as well as travelling out to arena hires, and is comfortably jumping courses of 90cm. He has a very willing attitude, always tries to answer the question, he is not strong or silly and has a nice technique over a fence. He would be ideal for someone looking for a high level allrounder or eventer.
His schooling is progressing nicely. He works in an outline and is becoming increasingly balanced, established and confident within his work. Goose has competed in a handful of dressage competitions at home at Prelim level, receiving respectable scores and some really positive comments from the judges. He is certainly not the finished article yet, but he has plenty of natural quality and gives his rider a lovely feeling—there is lots more to come as he becomes stronger and gains experience.
Goose hacks alone and in company and is very straightforward to take out. He has seen farm traffic, is sensible in open spaces and does not become hot or silly. He is the sort that enjoys getting out and seeing the world, which will only continue to benefit his education.
He is good to catch and load, and is a nice, friendly horse to handle on the ground. He can occasionally require a little patience with his feet and is currently shod in front, but he is improving all the time.
Goose was imported from Ireland in the middle of 2025 and, quite honestly, green was an understatement! He had not had the easiest or most consistent start to his ridden career, so we have taken our time with him and produced him with his long-term future firmly in mind. He has come an incredibly long way and deserves a home that will continue to give him the confidence and understanding he needs.
Occasionally, Goose can worry about small or unfamiliar things and may become tense or edgy. He requires a sympathetic, confident rider who can quietly reassure him and ride him forward through those moments. He does not buck, rear or bolt, and we would not describe him as a sharp horse; however, he would not be suitable for a novice or nervous rider, as this would only reinforce his worries.
For this reason, he is priced accordingly. His home is the absolute priority, and we would love to see him with someone who appreciates the work that has gone into him and is excited to continue producing a talented, genuine horse with a very promising future.