Fab 14.2 Connemara

• Connemara
• Fleabitten grey
• Gelding
• 8 years
• 14.2 hands

• Fletcher is an 8-year-old full Connemara gelding
• Genuine all-rounder and a joy to ride

Fletcher is an 8-year-old full Connemara gelding who, when fit and in work, is a genuine all-rounder and a joy to ride. He has recently had two months off due to lameness investigations, but prior to this was happily doing a bit of everything and excelling at it.

Temperament-wise, Fletcher is a classic Connemara character. He can be grumpy mainly in his field where he pulls faces and occasionally offering a cheeky nibble when being handled but he is never nasty or dangerous. He can be spooky when not in work as he gets bored but fine when in work. Under saddle, when in work, he is beautifully balanced between lazy and forward, holds a lovely outline, loves his jumping and does not refuse. He is also excellent to hack in company, he can be spooky on his own but nothing dangerous. He would be well suited to showing, dressage, show jumping or a true all-round lifestyle.

When coming back into work after time off, Fletcher can nap. This stems from the period he was in pain, however even a novice and nervous 14-year-old rider is able to ride him through this, and it improves as his fitness returns. Once established in work, he would be suitable for a novice rider.

From a health perspective, Fletcher has been thoroughly and comprehensively vetted. He has been checked for ulcers, kissing spine, and has had extensive leg investigations including X-rays and MRIs. He has mild abnormalities in the navicular bone in both forelimbs and therefore requires padded shoes. Due to previous compensation, his hindquarters are currently sore, so he can threaten to kick if his bum is touched too firmly. He has never actually kicked anyone, and this is expected to resolve as he builds muscle and strength behind.

Fletcher is a talented, genuine pony with a lot to offer the right home. He would suit someone who can look past his grumpiness and see what a sweet boy he truly is.

This is going to be a very honest sale as we are sad to see him go and want to find him a home where he is loved. His price will increase as he’s bought back into work