Super Smart, Competitive Grassroots Event Horse

• Irish Sports Horse
• Grey
• Gelding
• 11 years
• 16.3 hands

• Consistent BE90 record, with multiple double clears and placings
• Kind, genuine temperament with a lovely personality
• Fit and ready to continue the 2026 season

Goose is a smart, genuine and competitive 16.3hh, 11yo ISH gelding by Maltstriker x Bahrain Cruise.

I’ve owned him since he was 3 and we’ve done everything together. With a strong focus on eventing, he has competed and won at 90 level, with numerous double clears and top 10 placings at BE90. He has also won at Prelim dressage, has multiple placings and double clears at unaffiliated showjumping, and has been successful at hunter trials.

He has started the 2026 season strongly, finishing 3rd and double clear in arena eventing in his first outing of the year, with more entries booked in.

He has three smart paces and a neat, scopey jump, comfortably trained over 1m–1.10m+. He is brave and genuine cross country — ditches, steps, water, combinations etc.

Goose hacks alone and in company and is good to shoe, clip, load and handle. He’s easy to have on the yard and has the most loving personality — he truly is a special horse.

He would make a fantastic and competitive BE grassroots contender (sadly I’m now overqualified), and I can absolutely see him flying round Badminton Grassroots one day! He would also suit a keen riding club home wanting a smart, competitive all-rounder.

Although he has been ridden and competed lightly by amateurs, I am looking for a competent, knowledgeable and experienced home. Goose is a sensitive, intelligent horse who thrives with a confident rider and a positive ride. He is genuine and never malicious, but goes best with someone who enjoys building a partnership with their horse.

He has previous medical history which will be fully disclosed. It has been fully investigated and treated, with no ongoing management or treatment required, and he has had a clean bill of health since early 2023 with many competitions completed successfully since.

I know this horse inside and out, and full transparency is hugely important to me. His history and occasionally sensitive nature is reflected in his price — but most importantly, I simply want him in the very best home. He means a great deal to me and deserves nothing less.

He is fit and ready to continue the 2026 season, and progress through the levels.

For sale or lease (lease to stay at my yard)
£14,000 (price will increase once competing this season)
Full wardrobe available by separate negotiation (dressage & jump saddles included)
Based North Essex, near Saffron Walden

Serious enquiries only.