- TB x
- Dark bay
- Gelding
- 8 years
- 14.2hh / 148cm
- Scoring 70%+ dressage tests
- Always in ribbons
14.2hh Dark Bay TB x New Forest Gelding | 8 Years old
If only children didn’t grow! 💔
It is with incredibly heavy hearts that we offer our much-loved boy for sale. We bought him directly from his breeder two years ago as a newly backed green 6-year-old with the aim of producing him, and he has absolutely blossomed into a talented, fun and genuine all-round pony.
He would ideally suit a small adult or experienced, competent teenager with a knowledgeable family looking for a quality dressage or all-round pony club pony or a even just a safe hack
My daughter has invested a huge amount of time into his schooling, and this is where he really shines. Dressage is undoubtedly his strongest phase, and he genuinely enjoys his work.
Together they have competed for our Pony Club in:
* Dressage
* Show Jumping
* Cross Country
Last year they qualified for and were placed at both pc dressage Regional and pc dressage National Championships prelim / pc 70 & pc 80 , we just came back from Bicton Regional Championships 2026 were they came back with 2 winning sashes in PC70 and PC80 they made the podium!!
Never strong or fizzy Snaffle mouthed for all disciplines ,He could definitely go on to doing novice level with a rider that wants to take him to his full potential he can do counter canter , shoulder in , leg yielding he’s got so much to give and will definitely get to novice elementary with a rider that enjoys teaching him more and more for 2years of riden work he’s showing hes got so much more to give.
He enjoys show jumping and is an honest, careful pony who always tries his best, he’ll give you a lovely, reliable round 70/80cm , has done 90-100cm on single jumps so again this is something he could possibly move up to the more experienced he gets.
Cross country is something we haven’t focused on as much as other disciplines with the last 2 summers having such hard ground.
We have tried a few events this is definitely not his strongest point with someone that’s prepared to put time in to this area he may grow in this discipline .
He is currently barefoot with excellent feet and has always coped well.
To Handle
He is:
* Brilliant to hack alone or in company.
* Barefoot with excellent feet and good for the farrier.
* Fantastic to load and travels like a dream, He’ll happily load and unload at shows for shade or shelter from the rain.
* Good to bath.
* Up to date with vaccinations.
* Teeth done every six months (last completed in July).
* Good to catch.
* regular sports massages
He lives happily in a herd and can also go out individually provided he can see other horses in neighbouring fields. Like many horses, he prefers not to be the last one left in the field.
He has attended stay-away shows and two Pony Club residential camps, where he behaved impeccably.
Finding the right home is far more important than a quick sale, so we’d rather be completely honest.
He can be a nibbler, particularly if he’s feeling anxious or unsure, or when fastening chest straps. This has improved hugely over the last two years, but because of this he is not suitable for young children or inexperienced handlers.
He can be lazy if your are not confident and make you work hard how ever for confident rider who will ride him foward and not just sit there with a strong leg a confident, capable rider he is an absolute pleasure and gives you everything.
My daughter rides with and with our spurs she often will put spurs on if he’s feeling lazy and gets much more from him how ever he is much more foward for her dressage instructor who rides him once a week and has done for the last 2years.
Home Is most important This boy means the absolute world to us, so finding him the right home is our priority. We want someone who will love and appreciate him as much as we have and continue bringing out the best in him , I don’t want him passed around so would like a home that wants a horse the can grow a bond with and enjoy him doing what he loves.
We have plenty of photos and videos available on request.
Can come with his tack and full wardrobe if wanted
Viewings are welcome now.