- Irish Sports Horse
- Chestnut
- Gelding
- 13 years
- 16.3 hands
- Hacking, jumping, dressage, - amazing boy that is loved by all
I’ve tried to sell Foggy before, but cancelled the sale as we didn’t find the right home. Foggy isn’t just a horse, he’s part of our family - has been my absolute rock and my daughter’s partner, and letting him go makes me incredibly sad, but the reality is that I am riding less due to work, and it is now time to get my daughter the youngster she has wanted for a long time. So, as hard as this is the time has come to find him the home he truly deserves.
Foggy is a genuine, super all-rounder who has been shared between me and my 17-year-old daughter. He is never sick or sorry and will happily turn his hand to almost anything. He has competed in showjumping (up to 1.10) , arena eventing and cross country, comfortably jumping a metre and over in each discipline and will always look out for his rider. Given the choice, his absolute favourite is arena eventing and eventing. He sometimes goes off the wrong lead in left canter but this is rider dependent and a habit from previous owner.
He hacks regularly on the South Downs with me and the dogs, alone and in company. He stands patiently at gates, is happy to go in front or behind, and is an absolute BFG on the ground. He is easy to shoe, clip, load, travel and for the dentist, and is sensible and straightforward both at home and away.
Foggy truly excels cross country and arena eventing and is placed every time out. He is an exceptional horse, but please no novices. While he is kind and genuine, he is a sports horse and needs a rider who wants to do a job. We previously had to re-advertise due to a high number of novice enquiries, so please be realistic.
He has not hunted with us, but did hunt in Ireland as a youngster and I have no doubt he would love it. He has no vices. He had a minor wind operation when he was young, hence the name, but this has never affected his performance.
This is a very difficult sale and he will only be available to a (ideally private) five-star, forever home. Absolutely no dealers. No rush to sell and the right home is far more important than price.
Viewings welcome. Based in East Sussex.