- Cob
- Piebald
- Gelding
- 17 years
- 16 hands
- He has a very low mileage for his age
- He will hack out alone or in company
Domino
17 years old
16hh
Cob x (been told 1/2 queens drum horse, 1/4 warmblood and 1/4 Cleveland Bay)
Domino is sadly looking for a new home. He's a super horse who I've only had for just under 2 months. I bought him from an auction where I was told very little about him before hand (an oversight, I know). After a confidence knock on my old horse I was looking for something a little more level headed and safe. Although he is a good lad he is just not what someone of my level needed. Unfortunately he's not been the horse I needed to bring my confidence back.
Ridden he is great, really loves to work and loves to please. He has a very low mileage for his age and I have been told he was never rushed. I've been in touch with all past homes and know he was used for low level show jumping in his younger days (which he still appears keen for!) and since been used as a general happy hacker and endurance horse. He's been to Somerford and the beach as well as a few other fun rides, although isn't so keen on the water! He's very well behaved although throws a little excitement buck in when on an open field, which I have found he will only do once. He will hack out alone or in company.
Dom is good to clip, he's got a few ticklish spots and might pull his face around his belly but overall he's not given me an issue in terms of clipping his body. He is happiest when he's munching on a net while you're clipping. I kept his legs clipped due to low level pastern dermatitis that I've never seen on him but was warned about by a past owner.
He's a chunky lad and is a very good doer. Doesn't need any hard feed to keep his condition. He's fed on hay and a handful of bran to keep him sweet while the other horses are fed.
On the ground, he can be bolshy. I believe he would suit someone who is both confident and competent to be able to deal with this. Bringing him in from the field I use the slip and on in hand walks I use his bridle or a control headcollar.
He's good to travel. I've only ever had him on a 3.5 box but i'm sure he'd load on a trailer as well. He will walk on the box perfectly but can take the mick when he first gets on, with a firm hand he would be on his best behaviour. He can get a bit sweaty but he's a good traveller other than that.
Domino does have a handful of negatives that come with him. Firstly he appears to display rig behaviours when a mare is in season, this does mean he mounts and does know what he's doing. I've been assured he was correctly castrated and as far as I have been told was not cut late. This does mean he's best turned out with geldings, I have been told he has been turned out with geldings throughout his life with no issues. Have personally tried rig calm which there was no notable changes in his behaviour while on it.
Dom is also a bit of a moody git! No malice, doesn't kick or do anything dangerous and hasn't bitten but has been known for the odd nip. He is also head-shy, this does make brushing and clipping his face a bit of a task. If you want a loveable and cuddly horse that loves being messed with/ brushed and cuddled, he is unfortunately not for you, he likes his own space but in the same breath loves your space too so really it's all on his terms! He can be won over with treats but this will never mean he is not head shy!!
He comes with a full wardrobe, which i've collected in the short time I've had him. Also a fairly brand new fitted Bates saddle.
He's good with the farrier and is good with the vet. Has had the dentist in the past year but is due again.
Open to any viewings and vetting's. No time wasters. Message me for more pics or any info! Based Manchester.