- Cob
- Palomino
- Mare
- 6 years
- 15hh / 153cm
- Suitable For Beginner, Nervous Rider, RDA,
- Super Safe, Kind, Loving, Allrounder
- Unbelievable Safe Hacking, Low level Competitions
Lemon – The Ultimate Confidence Giver
Lemon is an exceptional 15hh, coming 6 years, chunky Irish Cob mare who offers the rare combination of safety, strength, experience, and a heart of gold. She is kind, bold and dependable, making her ideal for a wide range of riders – from complete beginners, nervous adults and children to more experienced jockeys who prefer a calm and steady ride.
Lemon is beautifully put together and has been there, done that, in every sense. A calm, considerate and willing mare, she is the definition of safe and steady. She has more whoa than go, making her a perfect mount for riders who want to enjoy their riding at a relaxed pace without compromising on ability or responsiveness.
Ideal for Beginners, RDA and All-Round Riders
Lemon has worked in a professional riding school environment, she has excelled with every level of rider, from total novices to advanced. She is also a firm favourite for RDA (Riding for the Disabled Association) and special requirements sessions, both under saddle and during stable management and therapy activities.
She has experience in flatwork lessons, both private and group, as well as participating in our in-house low-level showjumping and cross-country competitions. She is confident over coloured and rustic fences and always takes care of her riders, trotting or cantering steadily into each jump and helping the rider out if they come in on a bad stride.
She would easily compete in low-level showjumping, cross-country, working hunter, Lemon competed in low-level competitions, pole clinics, Pony Club and fun rides prior to coming to the riding school.
She absolutely loves to hack out and does so safely and calmly. She will happily hack alone or in company and has been exposed to the heaviest, fastest-moving traffic imaginable. She is completely unfazed by buses, lorries, farm machinery and all types of vehicles.
She remains safe and steady in all environments and does not rush or pull, even in open spaces or on the way home. You can gallop her across open fields with loose horses running alongside her, then immediately pull her up and allow her to walk on a long rein or ask her to stand while horses run around her. She is most definitely not sharp, spooky or spinny.
She has been truly exceptional during her time at the riding school. She is unbelievably forgiving when riders lose their balance, lose their stirrups or have a bad stride into a fence. She always takes care of her riders. She will walk, trot and canter from voice commands without using the reins, in both upward and downward transitions.
Her substantial build, with a leg in each corner, combined with her calm disposition, sure-footedness and gentle nature, gives even the most nervous riders the confidence to progress and excel.
She will stand patiently at the mounting block for as long as needed without moving an inch. I can honestly say she has absolutely no quirks or negative traits.
Although she is happy to go at a quiet, steady pace, she is also responsive to the leg and has three beautiful, balanced, steady paces. For more experienced riders, she will work into a nice outline with enthusiasm and energy while always staying calm and sensible.
She has NEVER bolted, bucked, reared, kicked or bitten. She is the most loving, kind mare you could ever wish to meet. Snaffle mouthed with absolutely no gadgets.
Manners, Temperament and Handling
Lemon has outstanding ground manners. She stands for hours to be groomed and fussed over, with or without a head collar or lead rope.
She is not clingy and is happy living in or out. In the field, she keeps herself to herself and never causes trouble, whether stabled alone or turned out in a mixed herd.
She absolutely loves a cuddle and adores people. She will follow you around the yard and fields without a head collar or lead rope, simply wanting affection and attention.
Lemon has a history of excellent health and has never had laminitis, sweet itch, sarcoids, or any lumps, bumps or unsoundness. In the whole time we have had her, she has never been off work once.
She is currently barefoot with strong, healthy hooves and is equally happy to be shod. She is excellent to bath and catch, great to load and travel, and fantastic with the farrier, vet and dentist.
She is incredibly low maintenance, requiring no daily work. She can have weeks or even months off and return to ridden work without any fuss. She maintains her condition year-round on a simple diet and is easy to manage in every way.
She passes our riding school annual Licence Inspection, which is the equivalent of a Stage 2 vetting, and passed with flying colours on 26.06.26.
A Truly Special Mare
Lemon is a rare gem. She is the perfect choice for someone looking for a calm, dependable and capable all-rounder.
Whether you’re a nervous adult, a beginner rider, someone looking for a safe happy hacker, or a family looking for a versatile and loving horse, Lemon fits the bill perfectly.
She is a genuine schoolmistress who provides confidence and enjoyment in every ride and will give her next owner years of pleasure. Sold on behalf of a working livery.
Lemon is ready to bring joy to her next rider and deserves the very best home. She has been truly exceptional.
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Stockport, Cheshire, SK2