- Thoroughbred
- Bay
- Gelding
- 9 years
- 17.1 hands
- Gentle Giant
- Safe
- Lovely Jumper
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Ernie, a 17.1HH 2017 Thoroughbred Gelding standing at one of our professional racing yards.
Vettings and viewings most welcomed
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Ernie – The Gentle Giant With a Golden Heart
Some horses catch your eye because of their looks. Others win you over because of their personality. Ernie is one of those rare horses that manages to do both.
Standing at an impressive 17.1hh, Ernie is a horse that commands attention wherever he goes. He has the presence, substance, and strength that people dream of finding, yet beneath his powerful frame is one of the kindest and most genuine horses you could ever wish to meet.
Known around the yard as the ultimate gentleman, Ernie truly lives up to the saying “gentle giant.” He is honest, trustworthy, and straightforward in everything he does. He never looks for trouble, never tries to catch you out, and simply wants to please the person sitting on his back. The sort of horse that restores confidence, builds partnerships, and reminds you why you fell in love with horses in the first place.
His temperament is what makes him so special. Ernie is the same horse every day. Safe, sensible, and easy to handle, he takes life in his stride and never puts a hoof wrong. Whether you’re grooming him, leading him, riding him, or simply spending time with him in the yard, he is a pleasure to be around.
Ernie’s quality doesn’t stop with his temperament. His pedigree is packed with some of the most influential bloodlines in modern Thoroughbred breeding.
His sire, Dylan Thomas, was an exceptional racehorse who won some of Europe’s most prestigious Group 1 races. Dylan Thomas was renowned for his toughness, athleticism, and incredible heart, qualities that have filtered down into many of his offspring.
Behind Dylan Thomas stands the legendary Danehill, one of the most influential stallions the racing and sport horse world has ever known. Danehill offspring became famous for their intelligence, athletic ability, trainability, and versatility across multiple disciplines.
Further back again is the iconic Danzig, a stallion whose bloodline has shaped generations of elite horses worldwide. Danzig descendants are celebrated for their athleticism, courage, and natural ability, traits that continue to shine through generations later.
When you combine this exceptional pedigree with Ernie’s natural athleticism, you begin to understand why he is such an exciting prospect for the future.
He is a fantastic jumper with a natural technique and plenty of scope. He enjoys his work, approaches fences with confidence, and has all the ingredients to become a wonderful all-round riding horse. With further schooling and education, there is no doubt that Ernie has the ability to excel in a variety of disciplines. Whether your ambitions lie in showjumping, eventing, riding club activities, hunting, pleasure riding, or simply having a safe and dependable best friend, Ernie has all the foundations to become something truly special.
Importantly, Ernie is clean and sound, with no history of injuries or soundness issues. He has been blessed with both a fantastic mind and a strong body, giving his future owner every opportunity to develop him into the horse they dream of.
Horses with Ernie’s combination of size, temperament, pedigree, athleticism, and genuine nature are incredibly difficult to find. He is the type of horse that quietly steals your heart without trying.
For someone searching for a big, kind, talented horse who will be a true partner for years to come, Ernie could be that once-in-a-lifetime horse.
A gentle giant. A trusted friend. A horse with a wonderful future ahead of him.
Pedigree Background Below -
Sire :
https://sporthorse-data.com/pedigree/dylan-thomas
Grand Sire :
https://sporthorse-data.com/pedigree/danehill?mode=d
Great Grand Sire :
https://sporthorse-data.com/pedigree/danzig-0?mode=d