- Connemara
- Gelding
- 4 years
- 15 hands
- A very smart model
- Absolutely a performance pony in the making
- BD / BS / Grassroots / Cotswold Cup, all of this is in this exceptional lads future
15h, 3 rising 4 years,this delightful young man has done nothing but impress us and make us fall in love with him since he arrived!
He came over from Ireland in September, a timid little chap at first, but it was immediately clear that, although wary, he was a very gentle, patient and kind boy who wanted to be your friend.
Walter has been backed and ridden away gently here with us, he has been an utter delight throughout the process and shown himself to be a sweet, genuine young man who, when you give him time to understand what you are asking of him, will put his best foot forward and try his hardest for you. The progression in his confidence has been nothing short of incredible, this absolutely shows me what a remarkable temperament he has.
Currently standing at 15h with growing to do, rising 4 years old, Walter is a registered Connemara gelding and he is N/N for HWSD. He is a very smart model, definitely a mini horse rather than an overgrown pony, he is naturally uphill, carries himself in a frame and has three active paces while still being steady rather than sharp or quick.
Walter is very sweet to deal with, loves any and all attention, stands tied up patiently for a brush, picks his feet up nicely and was good for the farrier, he leads in from the field in a bunch or on his own, he is good to tack up and stands like a rock at the mounting block. He doesn’t mind if he is left on his own on the yard or out in the field and he goes out with mares and geldings.
Walter has not been rushed at all, he has only been in the school under saddle a handful of times and has been in a different arena away from home where he behaved beautifully, he is not at all spooky and is a more leg on type although still responsive. He is hacking happily around out through the fields, farm and village, he is happy to lead the way, jolly along behind or mooch along upsides without being worried about another horse next to him. He rides and leads well too. He always has a smile on his face.
Walter’s education is shown in all the videos below which have been in the last few weeks, he is enjoying his work and always tries his hardest. You can safely get on him after a week off and he is the same lovely Walter, no need for lunging first and he always stands beautifully at the mounting block.
Absolutely a performance pony in the making, Walter will be someone’s horse of a lifetime with his amazing, gentle, kind temperament, an absolute best friend once he knows you, his ideal BFF will be someone looking to get tons of enjoyment out of bringing on/teaching/progressing with a youngster over the winter, putting in the groundwork knowing he has had the basics done and not been rushed or overdone on his young bones.
He has been out on the XC on the lunge, he went through the water and up and down the steps and banks without hesitation. In his winter woolies at the moment, he will be exceptionally smart in his summer clothes - such a cracking colour!
BD/BS/Grassroots/Cotswold Cup, all of this is in this exceptional lads future with an experienced, confident and sympathetic jockey showing him what life is all about, although please, he has just started his education so he is not established as yet!
Based here at Rabson Manor, SN4 9QF, the best way to get hold of me for a chat about Walter is to call/Whatsapp on 07888675300. Also please have a look at my Facebook page, Kerrie Fleming Horses for LOADS of posts and photos of him!