- Irish Sports Horse
- Chestnut
- Mare
- 7 years
- 15.2 hands
- By the Class 1 RID stallion Skip and Sea (Skippy and Sea Crest lines)
- Expressive and comfortable paces, lovely mover
- Great project, super jump, ready to produce further- so much potential!
Beautiful Nellie - "Hilltop Stud Red Sea" - is a 7 yr-old 3/4 ID 1/4 WB who's in search of a new home to continue her education.
By the Class 1 RID stallion Skip and Sea (Skippy and Sea Crest lines), so is bred to jump or show, with Irish green book. Won Youngstock at Kent County, a very well put together mare, straight and correct with gorgeous expressive and comfortable paces.
Bought from her breeder so full history known, and very low mileage. She was allowed to mature, did tons of groundwork and long-reining, started easily and nicely schooled by professionals - this is a clever, willing horse who has been produced slowly and enjoys and wants to work.
Has hacked out on local roads and woodlands, in company and alone, and is established in all three paces in the school. Forward but not sharp, rides nicely off the leg, would do a lovely dressage test. Has done plenty of polework and free-schooled over jumps, showing willingness and scope ( see videos).
Nellie is a clever, sensitive girl, who is affectionate, friendly and a real sweetheart. She can be a bit cheeky on the ground - she only lived out in her family group till coming to me a year ago so still needs confident, firm and calm handling. She needs regular work and a consistent routine. Not for novices due to her greenness and occasional spooks.
She's recently had treatment for ulcers which has helped settle her. Hence she's not in full work. Currently living in at night but must at least have decent daily turnout and would prefer living out.
Nellie is only being sold due to my lack of time to bring her on to her full potential and as she hasn't grown on as I'd hoped. Someone will have a lot of fun with her, she's a cracking mare. She would also be a great addition to a breeding programme as has super breeding and is pretty.
This is a very sad sale for me and I will only let her go to a patient, knowledgeable and kind home. Tack available.