- Irish
- Grey
- Gelding
- 15 years
- 16.1 hands
- Lovely nature, very honest and willing
- Loves hacking, hunting and fun rides
- Ridden by a variety of riders from 14 to 69 years
Donald (Kilconieron Donal)
Irish Hunter Type 16.1hh Gelding
15 years young (born 2010)
Hunter / Happy Hacker / General All Rounder
Low mileage horse whose full history is known since coming across from Ireland as a 6 year old. I have owned him for 6 years (and his previous 2 owners were friends of mine).
For the past 10 years he has regularly hunted (but not every week), done pleasure rides, beach rides and general hacking. About 8 years ago he did low level dressage but hasn’t done any dressage or schooling since.
Donald has a big jump but at my age I no longer jump, so photos are with younger riders! He has hunted with the Braes of Derwent, South Durham, Haydon and West Percy and has been ridden by riders ranging from 14 years to 69 years. The only reason I am selling him is that I am now in my mid-sixties and just find him too big and the rest of the family have given up riding.
Donald is good to do in all ways, never bucks, rears or naps and will easily go off in a different direction to the rest of the field but once cantering in a group he likes to keep up (but never overtakes) but I do find him strong (but I am small and old, younger riders don’t seem to find any problem at all). He is very honest and willing, goes where pointed and never refuses.
He has a lovely nature, is excellent to box, shoe and clip (only needs a twitch for his head), rides out alone or in company and will lead off another horse to exercise. He will happily live in or out and can be left for days or weeks and will be exactly the same when you get back on – calm, willing and a pleasure to ride.
Up to date with vaccinations, teeth etc
Open to any vet (3 years ago X rays did show some kissing spines but the underlying problem actually turned out to be a bad fitting saddle, he has had no medication etc and rides/hunts as normal with his new saddle which I get checked twice a year).
A 5* knowledgeable home is wanted for this much loved family horse (sorry no dealers)
Would be prepared to accept £3550 for the right home. Tel: 07817005344 (Based in Northumberland)