Exceptional 8 Year old stallion

• British Warmblood
• Dark bay
• Stallion
• 8 years
• 16.1 hands

• Serious upper level prospect
• A horse with immense character and even greater potential

Introducing Van de Kari, an outstanding 8-year-old, 16.1hh stallion looking for his next ambitious rider. "Thomas," as he's known at home, is a horse with immense character and even greater potential.

Van de Kari is exceptionally well-bred, by two 1.60m horses and graded with Breeders Elite. Despite being a stallion, he boasts an incredibly easy and well-behaved temperament. He's currently turned out with geldings, travels calmly with mares on the lorry, and never screams at shows. He hacks beautifully, standing quietly even in the presence of mares. He's been at home with me for the past two years and is genuinely easy to do in all respects.

Living without an arena, Thomas is a true hacking star. He's completely traffic-proof, confidently hacking on 60mph roads, and I've even hacked him in a halter. He's barefoot and has an impeccable soundness record, never having been unsound or lame in the four years I've owned him.

Thomas has jumped up to Foxhunter level and last August qualified for the main ring at Hickstead at 1.20m. He is an incredibly careful jumper and truly dislikes touching a pole. We have schooled around 135 at home and he's also quick against the clock.

A reluctant sale for the right rider

This has been an agonising decision, but as an amateur rider who lacks the necessary accuracy, I've come to realise Thomas needs a rider who can truly do him justice. He's an intelligent horse who, over 1.05m, truly seeks an accurate partner. Recently, a young woman rode him and competed him up to 115, and he showed no thought of stopping. For this reason, his price reflects the incredible success I know he will achieve with a precise and capable rider.

Van de Kari is ready to take a confident and accurate rider to the top. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a talented, well-mannered, and proven stallion.
Serious enquiries only.