- Irish Sports Horse
- Bay
- Gelding
- 9 years
- 16.1hh / 166cm
- £937 in winnings and 372 BS points
- Competed successfully upto Foxhunter with many wins at Discovery and Newcomers
- Currently 7th in Summer Bronze League & Qualified Bronze League HOYS Semi-Final
ATMS CHACOAS UNO - ULTIMATE BRONZE LEAGUE SJ HORSE
DelBoy is a 9yo (2017) bay ISH gelding standing at just over 16hh - by Tyson (Numero Uno x Kickyqueen x Voltaire) out of Chacoas Clover (Chacoa x Light Clover x Cloverhill).
I have owned Del since he came over from Ireland as a 4yo and have produced him in eventing upto intermediate level, with good results, but I feel that his heart lies in the showjumping. In his eventing career, although he has never been the bravest horse XC, he has successfully competed and won upto intermediate/2*. He has recently fallen out of love with his XC, and I don’t feel it fair to ask him to continue in a discipline he doesn’t enjoy as much as he did. However, I do believe he would still happily participate in some arena eventing and xc schooling if desired.
Del is a very competitive showjumper and has competed up to Foxhunter level. He currently has 372 points (Grade C) with £937 in winnings.
He is very careful, quick to turn and nimble over the ground. He loves a jump off and will take a miss at a fence. Snaffle mouthed in all phases and polite to ride, whilst being off the leg.
Del has multiple wins at Discovery and Newcomers, alongside double clears and placings at Members Cup. Many SJ clears can also be seen on his eventing record upto intermediate (120/125).
Del is very well schooled on the flat, which makes him very rideable in the showjumping ring. He does a great dressage test having competed to UA Medium level and does a change. He would also be very competitive in this phase, with his very eye catching looks and good flashy paces.
Del wears a titanium mask for showjumping competitions. Although he’s not at all tricky showjumping, we use it as a marginal gain to help baseline focus and relaxation, but not to fix any problems. He doesn’t jump in it at home, and I wouldn’t be worried if we forgot to take it to a competition. It helps promote circulation and relieves minor tension around the poll/facial muscles. We originally brought one for one of our other horses, and now use it on Del too. I don’t know whether it does do anything, but I really like using them. He also jumps just as well without a mask - he doesn’t wear one because he’s a ‘nutter’.
Easy in every way - to clip, bath, catch, travel, handle, shoe, vet etc. No stable vices. Has wanted for nothing for the last 5 years and is part of the family. He passed a 5 stage vetting with X-rays in August 2021, when I brought him. Fit and sound and any serious buyers can be provided with full access to veterinary history if desired.
Can pull a face in the stable but not nasty - he loves a cuddle and a treat really and never fails to make you laugh. Hacks alone and in company. Lives on a farm/car garage - so well used to vehicles/machinery and lots of different animals! He is genuine and easy but is a competition horse, so does have a sense of humour and wouldn’t be for a novice, but he is an upbeat little horse, with a big personality and should give a someone a lot fun and success.
I believe that Del would make an amazing Bronze League Horse. He would be best suited to either a teenager or adult looking to be competitive at Bronze league level, and/or jump at Members Cup/Foxhunter level. Since he has properly switched from eventing to showjumping this spring, I have competed him in Bronze league classes, but if not sold I will aim to compete some more Members Cup/Foxhunter classes, alongside aiming for some more championships.
Only for sale as my passion is eventing and I also start University this autumn. Home very important.
Some qualifications include:
- Qualified second rounds at Discovery & Newcomers 2026
- Qualified National Amateur second rounds at 1.05m & 1.10m 2024 & 2026
- Qualified Discovery National Final 2026 (2nd at Second Rounds)
- Qualified National 1.05m Championships 2025 & 2026
- Qualified National 95cm Championships 2026
- Qualified Members Cup Final 2025
- Currently 7th on the Bronze Summer/Autumn 2026 League
- Qualified HOYS Bronze League Semi-Final 2026 (unfortunately I couldn’t go due to other horse eventing on the same day)
- Qualified Newcomers Second Rounds 2027
£28,500 OVNO - for a horse with a great character, good jump and lovely build.
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Based SN6. Serious enquires only - please call or text Nicky on 07974011483