- New Forest
- Bay
- Gelding
- 18 years
- 13 hands
- Been there done it and got the T-Shirt
- Has PC experience
- Allrounder type.
Been there, done it and got the T-Shirt. Barney has done low level Dressage, competed in showjumping up to 70cm, cross country, beach rides, pony club games, mounted games, hunted at the front of the field and back.
Barney will put his all into everything with the right rider. Barney is better suited to a more competent, child / small teen / petite adult.
Barney is impeccably well behaved to hack alone or in company: fantastic on the roads and with heavy traffic, cars, bikes, bicycles, Lorries, farm machinery etc. Not the spooky type either. Can be a little more forward going in open areas, and a little stronger but nothing dangerous and certainly something that can be managed by the correct rider. He does not bolt he just takes a minute to come back down paces, He does not pull any silly moves! Although he can bit speedier in open fields he still can walk around on the buckle.
In the school he does struggle to get left canter sometimes. He is not a world beater when it comes to jumping, he does what he needs to, he has seen a variety of different jumps over his time and plenty of fillers. He knows his job, and will thrive in every aspect with the correct rider.
On the ground Barney can be nippy (not at all nasty just a habit) he can occasionally also be strong to handle, but in capable hands this is very easy to maintain and nothing dangerous. However these 2 vices I have been working on and with consistent boundaries I don't see him keeping this attitude up, he already with me does not display these behaviours any longer, but I do believe he possibly could try it in his new home until boundaries are set.
Barney is great for the farrier (always been barefoot and has great feet) great with the vet and easy to load and travels like a saint. Good to clip. Easy to tack up and loves a groom. He is the type you can leave for weeks on end and pick back up where you left off.
Microchipped and passported.
Barney is with me for the soul purpose of sale, he was in his previous home for 11 years where he was loved dearly, their reason for sale was no fault of his own, the lady had 2 other horses and not enough time to keep Barney in work, and Barney just is not ready for retirement yet - he’s got plenty more to give! Anyone interested will be given this lady’s number so you can talk with her in regards to more information/queries on Barney.
A bonus is that Barney comes with his full wardrobe: saddle and bridle. Snaffle mouthed always.
Looking for a fantastic 5 star home for this boy who will happily give his old owners updates every now and then.
Unfortunately I do not have a school on site, but right next door we have level tracks through the woodland and plenty of logs that can be jumped. Also more than welcome to take him on a hack down the roads.
Plenty of videos and photos on request.