- Irish Sports Horse
- Bay
- Mare
- 4 years
- 16.1hh / 166cm
- All the creditentials for top level sport, the brain for an Amateur or Young rider.
- Lightly jumped in Ireland.
- Xc schooled, brave, scopey and clever.
🍀 OPIE – ABSOLUTE CLASS, QUALITY & AN EXCEPTIONAL BRAIN! 🍀
16.1hh | 4yo | Irish Sport Horse Mare
Cascari × Arkan (Arko III × Kannan) × Thoroughbred
EVENTING | SHOW JUMPING | AMERICAN HUNTER | TOP AMATEUR / YOUNG RIDER
A seriously exciting young sport horse with the quality, ability and, most importantly, the temperament to be something very special!
There are certain horses that come through your yard that really leave an impression, and Opie is undoubtedly one of them.
An absolutely beautiful, classy, modern-day sport horse with an exceptional model, fabulous length of rein, clean limbs and all the quality and presence you could wish for.
She is every inch the modern performance horse, with the blood, athleticism and breeding to excel in eventing or show jumping, yet what makes this mare particularly special is her exceptionally straightforward, kind and trainable nature.
THE BREEDING
By Cascari, out of an Arkan mare carrying the influential bloodlines of Arko III and Kannan, with Thoroughbred blood further back in her pedigree.
A really interesting combination of proven jumping bloodlines and Thoroughbred influence, offering the athleticism, blood and stamina so desirable in a modern sport horse.
She has all the ingredients to make a serious competition horse, whether her future lies between the white boards, across country or in the show jumping arena.
HER EDUCATION & TEMPERAMENT
Opie has been correctly and sympathetically produced in Ireland by a petite lady rider who has owned her since a foal.
Lightly jumped at HSI shows in Ireland, she has been given a wonderful foundation without ever being rushed or overproduced.
Her previous owner has nothing but wonderful things to say about her and provides a glowing reference. Opie was sold purely due to personal circumstances and through absolutely no fault of her own.
Her previous owner would dearly love to remain in contact and follow her future adventures.
And it is very apparent just how beautifully this mare has been started.
What I particularly adore about Opie is her simple, beautiful way of going.
For just four years of age, she is remarkably balanced, naturally rhythmic and exceptionally easy to ride.
She is responsive and forward-thinking without being sharp, spooky or overly sensitive. She listens, understands what is being asked of her and has a wonderfully willing attitude towards her work.
She is incredibly trainable, genuine and uncomplicated, with a lovely natural balance and a super feel under saddle.
She really is the sort of young horse that makes you smile every time you get on.
HER ABILITY & FUTURE
Since arriving with us, we have taken Opie to arena hires and cross-country schooling, where she has continued to impress us with her attitude and natural ability.
She has taken absolutely everything asked of her in her stride, showing a lovely technique over a fence, plenty of scope and a genuinely willing approach to new experiences.
She is still a young horse with plenty to learn, but her attitude towards her education is quite exceptional.
I particularly feel there could be a fabulous American Hunter in this mare. Her beautiful model, rhythmical way of going, natural balance and jumping technique make her a really interesting candidate for that market.
Equally, she has all the quality, athleticism and scope to be produced towards the higher levels of eventing or show jumping.
The exciting thing about Opie is that she really could be whatever someone wanted her to be.
A TOP-CLASS AMATEUR'S DREAM OR A SERIOUS ADDITION TO A PROFESSIONAL STRING.
She would make a particularly exciting prospect for a capable lady rider, ambitious teenager or young rider looking for a quality young horse to produce and enjoy.
Equally, she has more than enough ability and quality to justify a place on a professional competition yard.
ON THE GROUND
Opie is every bit as lovely in the stable as she is under saddle.
Exceptionally polite, affectionate, kind and easy to have around. There really is nothing difficult about this mare.
She has shown absolutely no mareish behaviour whatsoever and has been a genuine pleasure to have on the yard.
She is a loving, sweet-natured horse who enjoys attention and has the most wonderful outlook on life.
A VERY SPECIAL MARE WITH A BIG FUTURE
I cannot emphasise enough how highly I think of this mare.
To find this level of quality, natural ability, trainability and genuine ease of ride, all in a horse of just FOUR years of age, is exceptionally rare.
She has her entire career ahead of her, and I genuinely believe the right person could have an enormous amount of success and enjoyment with her.
Of course, she is still only four and deserves a capable, knowledgeable home that will continue her education correctly and give her every opportunity to fulfil her potential.
But the foundations are there, and what wonderful foundations they are.
The ones like Opie are very few and far between.
A beautiful mare with an exceptional brain, a huge amount of natural talent and the most exciting future ahead of her.
I would dearly love to see her go to an ambitious, loving home where she will be appreciated for the very special horse she is.
Someone is going to be incredibly lucky to have her.
SERIOUS ENQUIRIES FROM SUITABLE HOMES WELCOMED.
📍 Middlewich, Cheshire
📞 Dani – 07759 654866
- Recently veterinary certified; open to any further inspection or vetting.
- Trainers and instructors very welcome.
- Transport can be arranged nationally or internationally.
A genuinely exceptional young mare who deserves an equally exceptional future. 🍀