- Irish Sports Horse
- Bay
- Gelding
- 4 years
- 15.2hh / 158cm
- The Complete Young Allrounder – Super to Hack, Honest to Jump & Loves Cross Country
- Quality Irish Breeding – A Smart Young Horse with a Fantastic Attitude & Exciting Future
- A Heart of Gold – Exceptionally Kind, Genuine & Straightforward Beyond His Years
A Super Temperament, Genuine Attitude & All the Qualities to Make a Fantastic Allrounder
Ray is a lovely, affectionate Irish-bred gelding who really is a special young horse. He has a wonderful temperament, a kind and willing nature, and a genuine desire to please. He is the sort of horse that makes life easy, always trying his best and taking everything asked of him in his stride.
Standing at approximately 16hh, Ray is a quality 4-year-old bay gelding with a lovely stamp, good conformation and a super attitude towards his work. Despite his young age, he has a sensible, level-headed outlook on life and is a pleasure both to ride and to have around the yard.
Breeding & Quality
Ray has some lovely Irish Sport Horse breeding behind him. He is by Radolin, out of a mare by Ballytrasna Cruis, bringing together traditional Irish bloodlines including Cruising and Clover Hill.
This is a lovely combination of Irish breeding, and Ray certainly has the quality, temperament and willing attitude to match. He is a smart, attractive young horse with plenty of potential to develop into a very useful allrounder or amateur competition horse.
Temperament & Rideability
Ray really does have a fantastic temperament. He is kind, affectionate and straightforward, with none of the sharpness or silliness sometimes associated with young horses. He is never strong or complicated and always gives his rider a lovely feel.
He is a horse who wants to do the right thing and genuinely enjoys his work. His willing attitude and forgiving nature make him an exciting prospect for an amateur rider looking for a quality young horse to produce and enjoy.
Flatwork
On the flat, Ray is riding very nicely for his age. He works sweetly in all three paces, is light in the hand and responsive to the aids without being sharp or overly sensitive.
He has a lovely natural way of going, with a balanced, comfortable feel and a willingness to learn. He is straightforward to ride and continues to improve with every outing.
Showjumping
Ray has a super attitude towards his jumping and always tries his best to please.
He is honest, willing and forgiving, happily popping a variety of fences, including fillers and different types of showjumps. He doesn't look to make a fuss or complicate things and approaches his jumping with a sensible, positive attitude.
He has all the qualities to develop into a lovely Riding Club, Pony Club or amateur competition horse.
Cross Country
Cross country, Ray is equally genuine and straightforward.
He happily tackles a variety of natural fences, including ditches, banks and water, taking everything in his stride. He remains rideable, sensible and easy to manage, showing a lovely attitude towards new questions.
He is the sort who gives his rider confidence rather than looking for an excuse to make things difficult.
Hacking & Outings
Ray is a pleasure to hack both alone and in company and is very good in traffic.
He is sensible in open spaces, happy to canter alongside other horses without becoming strong or silly, and remains easy to pull up.
He takes new surroundings in his stride and is a lovely horse to take away from home. He is easy to load, tack up and manage, with a relaxed and sensible approach to outings.
On the Ground
Ray is an absolute gentleman to have around the yard.
He is kind, affectionate and loves attention and fuss. He is easy to catch, groom, handle and manage in everyday situations.
He is good for the farrier, clipping and loading onto both a lorry and trailer. He is a straightforward, uncomplicated young horse who is a pleasure to deal with.
No stable vices.
A Fantastic Young Allrounder
Ray would make a fantastic prospect for someone wanting a genuine, kind and versatile young horse with a lovely temperament.
Whether you're looking for a future Riding Club allrounder, a horse to enjoy hacking, jumping and cross country, or simply a quality young horse to produce into a lifelong partner, Ray has so much to offer.
He combines a lovely stamp, a sensible brain and a genuine willingness to please – qualities that are becoming increasingly difficult to find in a young horse.
A really lovely young gelding with a bright future ahead of him and, most importantly, a temperament that makes him an absolute pleasure to own.
Location: Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
For any further information or questions, please don't hesitate to call Graham on 07831 268190. Happy to have a chat and answer any questions about Ray.