- Sports Pony
- Bay
- Gelding
- 10 years
- 14.2hh / 148cm
- He has successfully competed at Prelim level and qualified for the Petplan Championships
- Wisper has three beautiful, floaty paces
- Looking for a competent and confident partner
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Wisper is a handsome 10-year-old, 14.2hh dark bay Netherlands Sports Pony looking for an experienced, knowledgeable home where he can truly thrive.
Bred as a high-quality athletic horse, with excellent breeding lines Wisper needs a home where he is focused and in regular work. His price reflects the fact that he needs a competent home as he sometimes needs an experienced handler on the ground.
Ridden
Wisper has three beautiful, floaty paces and is a lovely horse to ride. We feel he would be best suited to someone looking for a horse to do low level activities with a lot of variety but as he gets fitter he will be able to do much more.
Wisper is happy to school and jump, loves his hacking and enjoys getting out and about. With a varied, sympathetic routine and the right rider, we believe he has the potential to thrive and make someone very happy. He is not naturally forward in the arena although we do find that the consistent work brings the best out of him.
He has successfully competed at Prelim level and qualified for the Petplan Championships in 2023. Following this, he spent time training and hacking before having six months off due to his owner's lack of time. He returned to work with us earlier this year and has come back into work well.
On the Ground
Wisper much prefers living out with access to shelter although he will be stabled. He can become defensive when confined to a stable so this has to managed. Once he has your trust he is better.
He stands to be groomed and tacked up, although he does enjoy pulling the occasional face! Underneath his grumpy expressions is a genuinely sweet horse who loves affection when he's in the mood. Like many sensitive horses, he has his off days, and understanding this is key to getting the best from him.
His Ideal Home
Wisper is a quirky, characterful horse who simply needs the right person. Without those quirks, he would undoubtedly be advertised at a much higher price, but our priority is finding him the forever home he deserves.
He needs someone patient, kind and confident who is willing to invest the time to build a genuine partnership. It will take time to build this bond and you must be prepared for this. In return, we believe you'll have a loyal horse who will flourish once he trusts his person. He responds best to calm, consistent handling from someone who is fair and sympathetic, while also providing clear boundaries.
For this reason, Wisper is not suitable for novice riders or young children. He is looking for an experienced home that will appreciate him for the lovely horse he is and continue helping him reach his full potential.
If you think you could be Wisper's forever person, we'd love to hear from you.