Forward & Brave Competition Mare

• Irish Sports Horse
• Bay
• Mare
• 7 years
• 15.2 hands

• Competition bred by the CHF stud in Ireland, half siblings at 4*
• Competed up to 100 level, scope for 2*
• Serious grassroots contender

15.2hh Rising 7yo Irish mare by Road to Happiness (TB) competition mare.
Competition bred by the CHF stud in Ireland, with half siblings regularly competing on the international circuit up to 4*.

Imported from Ireland as a just-backed rising 5yo and produced for eventing. This mare is incredibly bold, brave, scopey - steps, water, ditches and technical questions never faze her. She progressed from unaffiliated 90cm to 100cm in her first eventing season and clearly relishes having a job. Comfortably schools over 1m10 at home. With the right rider, I think she has the potential for 2*.

She travels well, behaves impeccably at events, and thrives in a competitive environment.

In the interest of complete honesty, this mare is not a novice ride. She is extremely buzzy and likes to get on with the job. Not nasty, but she would suit very few children coming off ponies.

• She is not content with being picked up and put down. She needs a job and to be treated as a competition horse.

• I hack her alone, but she can nap and she has gone up with me. I’ve always worked her through it, but I want to be totally upfront so I can find her the perfect match. In company she’s a different horse.

I purchased her to hunt and team chase, but feel she is better suited to eventing or showjumping. With the right partner, she has the talent to be a very competitive competition horse. She a typical mare - incredibly clever and will get you out of trouble. Has a ‘fifth leg’ that gives you confidence.

 Good to shoe

 Travels and behaves well at competitions - we always travel solo and she's well used to having to stand by herself on the lorry while I walk the course

 Previously very nervous of clipping but now clips without sedation or twitch (she just needed time and confidence here).

 Likes to have company in the field (we pop her out with a Shetland)

 Moves very well and this is only improving. With a little more time she will do a very competitive dressage test

 Naturally uphill

 Unbelievable technique over a fence - the neatest knees!

 Snaffle mouthed in all three phases - never strong or heavy

Serious enquiries only for a competent, confident rider seeking a talented, genuine horse to produce and enjoy.

Extremely sad sale , but due to new job I just don’t have the time she requires in order to thrive. Would suit someone who wants to put their mark on a very fun, forward-thinking mare.

Hundreds of photos and videos on request. Please WhatsApp 07840340899 for more information. Price will increase as she starts competing again in April.