- ISH / WB
- Chestnut
- Mare
- 12 years
- 16.2hh / 168cm
- Hunting schoolmistress
- Brilliant hack alone and in company
- Bold genuine jump and 3 flashy paces
Tango is a beautiful 16.2hh, 12-year-old Irish Sport Horse x Warmblood mare, by Darco out of a Baloubet du Rouet mare. She is a kind, genuine mare with a lovely temperament and the sort that's increasingly hard to find.
She is an absolute pleasure to hack, Tango happily hacks alone or in company, will go first or last, is never strong or silly in open spaces, and has safely looked after complete novices out hacking. She's the type you can always rely on to be sensible.
In her previous home, Tango hunted regularly and was described as an absolute machine. She jumped everything put in front of her without getting strong, stood politely at meets, and was happy to sit anywhere in the field. She has plenty of blood and ability for those wanting fun days out hunting, while remaining sensible enough for someone simply wanting a safe, enjoyable ride.
Cross-country schooling has shown just how genuine she is. She is incredibly bold, happily jumping everything asked of her. She took a little encouragement the first time into the water, but this is improving with experience and is simply down to lack of mileage.
Showjumping, she is confidently popping round courses and has been to unaffiliated shows. She remains green for her age in this discipline, with her canter adjustability and steering still developing, but she is naturally careful, scopey and always wants to jump. Her attitude is second to none—even a friend who had never jumped before had a go, and Tango looked after them without taking offence, she goes on any stride and isnt spooky at any fence/filler.
On the flat, Tango has three balanced paces and works in a soft outline. Again, she is still green and would benefit from continued schooling, particularly in the canter, but she has an excellent attitude and is eager to learn. She has also been ridden by novices in the school at walk and trot, where she behaved impeccably.
With a little more education, Tango has all the attributes to make a fantastic grassroots eventer, Riding Club horse, hunter or quality all-rounder. Given another few months, she's the sort that will be flying around BE80/90 tracks with ease.
She is good to catch, shoe, clip, load and travel, and is easy to handle in every way. She's the type you can leave for a week, get straight back on and not worry.
This is a very sad sale through absolutely no fault of her own. Unfortunately, owning a mare has highlighted that our gelding is rather riggy, so we have made the difficult decision to find Tango the loving home she deserves.
Serious enquiries only for this kind genuine mare.