- Thoroughbred
- Chestnut
- Gelding
- 10 years
- 17.2 hands
- Loves people, loves a job, will try his hoof at anything
- Exceptionally easy to handle: catch, load, travel, shoe & clip, good with vet
- Safe and sensible ride, snaffle mouthed, hacks alone & in company
This is the most kind, affectionate and genuinely good-hearted horse you could find, and he's looking for his equally kind, forever home. He is easy-going, people-focused and thrives on a close partnership. A real family horse who loves fuss, attention and being part of someone’s everyday life.
He retired from racing sound three years ago and has been with me ever since. This is a very sad sale due solely to a change in work commitments and reduced time.
A straightforward, relaxed and very safe ride, making him ideal for happy hacking and off-road exploring. He is happiest out and about, alone or in company, and would suit a mother–daughter shared home where reliability and temperament matter most.
He is excellent in traffic, calm in open spaces and completely unfazed by large farm machinery. Good with gates and polite in all situations. He can occasionally pause if something looks suspicious, but takes confidence from his rider, goes forward willingly and quickly forgets. Snaffle-mouthed, he enjoys a canter or gallop yet always comes back quietly. Sensible in groups and not fizzy when overtaken. Happy to lead another horse.
Works nicely on the flat, soft in the mouth and forms a pleasant shape when warmed up. Enjoys long-reining. Jumps up to 70cm in the school and has experience of XC, hunter trials, beach rides and water crossings, which he takes in his stride. He enjoys variety but is equally content as a low-pressure, fun horse.
A good doer and economical to keep. I often think he's more relaible cob than TB, including how laid back he is! Lives in or out; would thrive with year-round turnout and plenty of forage. Gets on well with mares and geldings of all ages. Easy to catch, perfect to load and travels well, stands calmly at the lorry. No vices (apart from he likes a chew at his lead rope!), good to shoe, clip, dentist and vet. Front pads every 4–5 shoeings due to shallow hooves; can get mild mud scabs if unprotected in winter. Vaccinations, shoes and worming up to date (due again in coming months).
This boy is much-loved and truly special person. This is not a quick sale and I don't want him passed around. A knowledgeable, kind, dedicated, long-term home is essential.
No dealers or canvassers, please.