- Irish Sports Horse
- Black
- Gelding
- 4 years
- 17hh / 173cm
- Lightly hunted
- Safe hack
- Loves cross country
Toby is a very handsome 17hh, 4yo Irish gelding, Shire x Irish Draught. A genuine, kind horse with an old head on young shoulders and a real armchair ride.
Toby has lightly hunted with us and has all the makings of a fantastic hunter. He is good with hounds, stands quietly at the meet and is sensible and mannerly throughout the day. He is bold and genuine to a fence, happily jumping whatever is in front of him without making a fuss. He doesn’t get strong or silly and can be ridden comfortably in a snaffle.
He is an exceptionally safe hack and has enjoyed plenty of pub rides with us over the summer. He is good in traffic and will happily hack alone or in company. He doesn’t hot up in open spaces or when ridden in a larger group and is quite content to go at the front, middle or back. He has never bucked, reared or bolted.
Toby absolutely loves a day out cross-country schooling. He is brave, straightforward and always willing to have a go. He never asks questions and simply wants to please his rider.
He is still green in the school, as you would expect for his age, but has a good basic education. He is balanced, responsive off the leg and beginning to work consistently into a soft outline. He has a lovely soft mouth and is naturally comfortable and easy to ride.
On the ground, Toby is an absolute pleasure. He has a very kind, loving temperament and is always pleased to see you arrive at the yard. He will stand happily to be bathed, clipped and plaited and is easy to do in every way.
Good to catch, load, clip and shoe. No vices.
A lovely young horse who is remarkably sensible for his age. Toby would make a superb family hunter, mother/daughter share or quality allrounder for someone looking for a genuine, safe horse with plenty of ability and a temperament that is very hard to find. A real yard favourite.
Open to vet and transport can be arranged.