Every Amateur’s Dream! With the biggest of hearts!
- Easy,simple and straightforward in all ways!
- The kindest and most genuine horse weve ever come across!
- Will turn his hoof to anything and everything
£30,000
- Irish Sports Horse
- Palomino
- Gelding
- 5 years
- 16.2 hands
- Easy,simple and straightforward in all ways!
- The kindest and most genuine horse weve ever come across!
- Will turn his hoof to anything and everything
Every Amateur’s Dream!
With the biggest of hearts!
This absolute superstar is one in a million. He is what every amateur rider needs, kind, genuine,sane,straightforward and doesn’t question what’s asked of him!
He has an exceptional temperament, a level head but also looks the part and will turn his hoof to any job!
Popcorn is an approx 16.2hh 5yr old palomino Irish gelding, a beautiful stamp with a leg in each corner, well conformed with great feet and clean limbs. The type which are so sought after, he isn’t going to win the grand national or go round badmington 5* but he is genuine, honest and a real trier, wether you want a super hunter, to go BS/BE/BD or join to riding club and go to camp he will literally do it all!
He will take any rider, wether your slightly rusty and lacking some confidence, he doesn’t mind rider errors and isn’t a sensitive soul yet is more than capable of going up the gears for someone who wants to do more and move through the grades.
He has been lightly educated in all disciplines to give his brain variety whilst being mindful of his age and maturing body. From dressage, to arena eventing, showjumping, xc schooling, riding club and hunting he has proved to be willing to give anything a go and literally is the ultimate allrounder!
Popcorn has three lovely paces and the most fabulous arm chair canter which is super to sit on. He is working correctly and consistently in all three paces, is snaffle mouthed and works well from the leg without being sharp. Has been out to multiple unaffilated dressage shows proving to be loved by the judges with some great comments(scores averaging 66-68%)about his future potential in this phase as his education progresses. He has all the ability and ride ability to be successful down the BD route if his new rider wishes.
This lovely boy loves his jumping whilst always proving rhythmical and respectful of his rider. He doesn’t need a perfect stride or a professional rider, he isn’t phased if you land in a bit of a heap or if your nerves take over. He is genuine, honest and has a big heart. He is comfortably jumping 1m tracks and has showed he has all the scope for the future to go on if required but as a young willing horse at he start of his career we don’t feel he needs to be jumping any bigger at this stage in his education.
Easily schooling be90/be100 out xc schooling, popped straight around the simulated arena eventing at aintree including all the jump for joy skinnies without any fuss. Isn’t phased by water, ditches,steps. Has done some unaffilated riding club events proving he would be a great BE/grassroots contender.
Hunted both with the Readyfield and Barlow including ladies day where he was absolutely unphased by a very busy day, stands very well at the meet, great with hounds, has crossed all types of country from walls,timber, hedges, ditches and is very reliable and can get himself out of trouble if required.
A joy to have around on the yard, low maintenance and stress free! He doesn’t need daily riding to keep him sane and is no different whether he’s ridden once a week or 5 days a week. Will live in or out, no vices, great stable manners. Good to box(trailer/lorry),shoe,clip,catch,plait,wash.
Great to hack out both alone and in company, is hacked alone on a daily basis with no fuss. Proven to be great in all traffic, including tractors and motors bikes,isn’t phased in open spaces, around the busy village or out on the forestry tracks. Always had his ears forward and wants to please!
Full history known, no medical history,has flown through a thorough vetting upon purchase. Hunted last weekend so is fit up and running and ready to have a summer of fun.
Seriously special horse who you won’t find everyday. His temperament is everything and he will only be sold to someone who appreciates his genuine nature. Will do any job with any rider, could easily work through the grades BE/BS/BD but equally would be happy being a family friend and a pet he doesn’t need to be a competition horse he’s more than happy as long as he’s fed.
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