- Irish Sports Horse
- Chestnut
- Gelding
- 14 years
- 16.3hh / 171cm
- Three expressive paces
- Happy Hacker / dressage potential
- Oozes presence with a kind nature
After eight wonderful years together, this is an incredibly difficult decision, so please only enquire if you feel you can offer the loving, knowledgeable home he deserves.
He is a beautiful, sensitive gelding with three expressive paces who thrives with a quiet, sympathetic rider. He has impeccable stable manners and is one of the easiest horses to own. He is good to catch, handle, shoe, load and travel, and is a pleasure to have on the yard.
He enjoys hacking, particularly in company, where he will happily go all day on the buckle. He also loves his flatwork and works beautifully when ridden consistently. He has attended polework clinics and really enjoys this type of work.
He is not a horse who enjoys the atmosphere of showjumping competitions. He becomes anxious in that environment and, despite years of patient work, it is clear this is not the job he enjoys. For that reason, I am looking for a home where he can continue to do what he loves, whether that is hacking, schooling, clinics or low-level dressage with a kind, understanding rider which is the reason that I have come to this decision. Sadly I have no interest in dressage and he has too much to offer to be wasted.
He spent a period of time on loan at Talland School of Equitation as a school horse where he become a firm favourite and really excelled in his flatwork. He has jumped BS on a ticket and also xc schooled but a jumping home would not be suitable for him.
He is kind by nature, but he is a sensitive horse who responds best to soft, tactful riding. He is not suitable for someone who relies on force or strong handling, as he will lose confidence. In the right hands, he is a lovely, willing partner who gives his best.
This sale is entirely about finding him the right home and a suitable home is my absolute priority. Homes will be vetted carefully, and I would love to keep in touch with his future owner if they are happy to do so.
Upto date with teeth, shoes and vacs. Plenty more videos and photos upon request. I have owned him since a 5 year old.
£5,000 including saddle.
Please only get in touch if you feel you can offer him the kind, patient home he deserves.