- Irish Sports Horse
- Grey
- Gelding
- 5 years
- 15 hands
- Kind, genuine 4-year-old with a lovely temperament – a real confidence-giver and yard favourite
- Straightforward and willing in all activities
- Easy to do in every way – good in traffic, to load, clip, shoe and handl
John Boy is a lovely, affectionate Irish-bred gelding who is a rare find. He is a genuine young horse with a kind nature and a real love for his job, always wanting to please his rider and give them confidence.
Standing at approximately 15hh, John Boy is a quality 4-year-old who was broken in October and has since been steadily and correctly produced. He has taken everything in his stride and has been willing and straightforward every step of the way.
He is a lovely stamp with good conformation and quality feet. On the yard, he is a real favourite – quiet, easy to manage and a pleasure to have around. He is never sharp or strong and gives his rider a safe, confidence-giving feel, making him an ideal horse for an amateur or someone looking for a genuine partner.
On the flat, John Boy is riding nicely for his age. He is light in the hand, responsive to the aids, and working correctly in all three paces, showing a willing attitude and a nice way of going.
He has been out to various arenas, cross-country hires and outings, where he has proven to be easy to load, tack up and handle. He is sensible in open spaces, happily cantering in company while remaining rideable and easy to pull up.
John Boy has also been lightly hunted, where he proved to be safe, sensible and well-mannered, thoroughly enjoying the day without becoming strong or silly.
Showjumping, John Boy always tries his best. He is honest, forgiving and will help his rider out if they get it wrong. He has seen fillers and different types of fences and takes everything in his stride.
Cross country, he is genuine and level-headed, happily jumping ditches, banks, water and a variety of fences while remaining light in the hand and easy to ride.
He hacks well both alone and in company, is good in traffic, and is unfazed by other horses leaving or joining him. He has also been to the beach, where he absolutely loved it – happily going into the water up to his chest.
On the ground, John Boy is kind and easy to deal with. He enjoys attention and is good to catch, clip, shoe and load onto both lorry and trailer. He has no stable vices.
John Boy would make a fantastic allrounder, Riding Club horse, or a genuine lifelong partner for someone wanting a kind, straightforward and enjoyable horse.