- Thoroughbred
- Bay
- Gelding
- 14 years
- 16.1hh / 166cm
- 2025 Cotswold Cup 70cm winner; bold, brave & loves his jumping
- Superb in traffic, hacks alone or in company, Tractors, trains & planes don’t faze him
- Kind, genuine confidence-giver with three lovely paces & a fantastic temperament
It is with a very heavy heart that we have made the difficult decision to sell our beloved Sweeney. My daughter is now doing her A-Levels and sadly cannot give him the time and active life he deserves.
Sweeney is a handsome, athletic and incredibly genuine 14yo Thoroughbred gelding, standing at 16.1hh. He has been the most wonderful confidence-giver for my daughter and is a kind, genuine gentleman both on the ground and under saddle.
He is a fun, forward allrounder who loves his jumping and has been slowly and correctly produced into his second career after retiring from racing in 2021. He is ROR eligible.
With his previous owner, Sweeney won the 70cm Cotswold Cup in 2025 and competed in the Cotswold Cup at 80cm/90cm for two years. He has also enjoyed arena hires, XC fun rides, camps, clinics and unaffiliated shows. He has comfortably jumped around 80cm SJ/XC with us and 90cm with his previous owner.
Sweeney is beautifully schooled on the flat with three lovely paces. He is bold, brave and naturally quick, making him an exciting prospect for XC, hunting (he hasn't hunted but don't see why he wouldn't, he seems to turn his hoof to anything), team chasing, show jumping or simply enjoying an active life.
He hacks happily both alone and in company and is exceptionally good in traffic. He is completely unfazed by busy roads, trains and even planes. He has a wonderfully laid-back character without being a plod and is forward and responsive when asked.
He is adored by everyone who meets him and has been the best horse a parent could wish for for their teenager. He would make a wonderful teenager's horse for the right rider, but equally needs a knowledgeable and experienced home who will enjoy and appreciate everything he has to offer.
Sweeney has:
- Great feet
- Snaffle mouth
- No history of being sick or sorry
- Happy living alone or in a herd
- Travels happily in a trailer or lorry
- Full Le Mieux wardrobe included
- Bridle and Ideal saddle included
This is a genuinely sad sale due solely to lack of time alongside A-Levels.
He deserves a home where he can get out, have fun and enjoy an active life.
We are looking for a knowledgeable and experienced home for this very special horse and will be very careful about where he goes.