Eddie, 16.3 grey TB

• Thoroughbred
• Grey
• Gelding
• 7 years
• 16.3 hands

• Team chase prospect
• ROR eligible

This was a really tough decision, and through no fault of his own and totally mine thinking I’d have enough time to bring on a youngster alongside this lad, for sale is my lovely gorgeous boy Eddie, he’s a 7 year old 16.3 TB - ROR eligible, ex pointer, however not raced into the ground - did 2 point races in Ireland and came 2nd and 3rd (so he can jump 1.30 with ease), then two hurdle races in England and pulled up both times (not injured, I’ve watched the races and he just looks like he’s having a Jolly rather than running a race) so only raced 4 times and started career late so not over worked too young.

Ed would make a fantastic team chaser (which is what I bought him for) not strong - I can gallop with control one handed, big bold brave jump, did his first fun ride in spring and was excited but still very manageable - excellent at boundary fences but may need some work on island fences which I haven’t been able to do much of due to ground being so hard.

I bought him from the field after a year off after finishing racing, so mainly been retraining to be a riding horse, he’s proven to be intelligent and eager/quick to learn, and can now go off and do a job. Ed has been ridden by a novice and looked after her beautifully, he’s a very chilled boy hacking, but needs to progress in his education as is still a bit green and has his typical TB quirks so not for a novice owner.

Very kind, friendly and loving on the ground. Good for farrier. Rides out alone or with company. EXCELLENT in traffic, rides along main road with lorries passing etc. Clean limbed. Lived out in winter, and his field companion is a mare. Keeps his weight well.

Will make someone a fantastic horse and if I had more time (and money!) I would keep him in a heartbeat.

Serious enquiries only as this is a hard enough decision as it is, and as I’ve said I don’t have endless time.