Attractive hunter!

• Appaloosa
• Appaloosa
• Gelding
• 9 years
• 14 hands

• True gentleman with impeccable manners
• Dream in traffic
• Will bring your child on!

Rio - 14hh - 9yrs - gelding - Appaloosa Roan - British Appaloosa x Moorland

Rio is an attractive, genuine and fun pony with a big personality. I’ve had him since he was broken in as a 5y/o and produced him myself, so I know him inside out. He’s done a bit of everything over the past 4 years: lots of lessons, Pony Club camps, fun rides, beach trips, steeplechase fun, unaffiliated SJ and DR, low-level tetrathlon, pairs hunter trials, the list could go on! However, hunting is where he truly shines. He absolutely loves it - bold in a herd, has fantastic stamina, will follow over pretty much anything, loves rustic jumps, great with opening and closing gates, and in his element out on the field!

He’s not suitable for a nervous novice though or as a competitive pony as he’s not bold enough on his own. He would, however, suit a child who has already developed some confidence with their first pony and wants to go out and have pony fun with their friends and learn more! Rio loves an active life and going to Pony Club rallies. He is also very level-headed in traffic on road hacks.

He is the most polite and sensible pony ever! Brilliant manners on the ground - a total sweetheart to handle and be around. No vices or veterinary issues. Good to shoe, box and catch. Travels with ease and stands on the box with patience of a saint.

He MUST go to a hunting home. This is where he’s happiest and at his best.

Based in Lifton on Cornwall/Devon border. We would love to keep in touch, as he’s very special to us and incredibly loved. Serious enquiries only - 5* home is absolutely essential.

The price includes full wardrobe!