- Dartmoor
- Bay
- Gelding
- 17 years
- 12hh / 122cm
- Fantastic temperament
- Loves attention
- Quick learner
12hh Registered Dartmoor Gelding | 17 Years | Exceptional First Ridden / Lead Rein
Max is a beautiful, talented 12hh registered Dartmoor gelding with lovely paces and an equally lovely personality.
We have owned Max since April, but he is sadly too much pony for my very small 5-year-old, who is now wanting to come off the lead rein. I had hoped he would be a FYFR and to an extent he absolutely is, but he would be better suited to a slightly bigger child or stronger child. My daughter is simply too small and finds his paces too big she is very petite.
My 9-year-old daughter and her friends absolutely adore riding him, but she already has her own pony, which is the only reason he is available.
Max is an absolute saint on the lead rein. He happily works in this role, is kind and genuine, and has been ridden by my youngest with complete confidence. However, as we already have a dedicated lead rein pony, we simply can't justify keeping two.
Off the lead, Max has been ridden by my eldest daughter and her friends in all three paces, and they all thoroughly enjoy him. He is willing, straightforward and has beautiful movement.
Max has attended many shows since been with us. He has competed at:
Lincolnshire County Show
The Great Yorkshire Show in prestigious HOYS Lead Rein and First Ridden classes
Arena UK
BSPS shows
London International Horse Show qualifier, where he was placed 6th in a large First Ridden Working Sports Pony class.
He has also attended Pony Club activities and has proven to be an exceptional dressage pony. He has won at every dressage outing with us and I genuinely believe this is an area where he could really excel. Most recently, he competed at Pony Club Area Dressage, producing a lovely test with a rider who had only sat on him once beforehand.
Max also has a fantastic jump. We haven't focused heavily on jumping during our ownership, but everything he has done has been very promising, and we will continue to develop this while he remains with us.
He has already qualified for the Amateur of the Year Final at Stoneleigh Park this November in both the Lead Rein and First Ridden classes, and these qualifications will transfer to his new home.
This is a genuinely heartbreaking sale, and one I have thought long and hard about. Max deserves a home where he can continue to fulfil his potential and be enjoyed by a child who is the right size and stage for him. He is a quality pony with a wonderful temperament and so much more to offer.
Serious enquiries only, please. The right home is far more important than a quick sale.