- Thoroughbred
- Bay
- Gelding
- 9 years
- 16hh / 163cm
- ROR Eligible
- Trainable attitude
- Willing to learn
Genuine, kind-hearted 16hh TB gelding looking for an experienced home.
Shelby is a lovely, genuine horse with a wonderful temperament, a big stride and plenty of ability. He is forward-going and has plenty of engine, so he is looking for a confident, capable rider who enjoys a horse with some presence and likes to get on with a job.
He is not a naughty or sharp horse — he does not buck, rear, bolt, kick or bite. He simply enjoys his work and rides big.
He is a very rewarding horse to work with.
Shelby has been with us for the last five years. He originally came to us after racing and successfully competed in polocrosse before being reschooled in dressage. He subsequently spent a year on loan to a teenager, where he was regularly schooled, hacked and competed in dressage.
He has recently had 10 weeks of professional schooling, continuing his education and bringing him back into consistent work.
He:
Schools nicely on the flat and is continuing to develop
Hacks alone or in company
Has a big, athletic stride and plenty of scope for an experienced rider
Is ROR eligible
Is good to shoe, catch and groom
Is excellent for the vet, farrier and physio
Has a lovely temperament and is genuinely pleasant to have around
Has no history of bucking, rearing, bolting, kicking or biting
Shelby would suit an experienced home looking for a talented horse to enjoy dressage, riding club activities, hacking, jumping or simply furthering his education. He has plenty of ability and would be particularly rewarding for someone who enjoys producing a horse rather than wanting a finished schoolmaster.
He has not had the opportunity to build a competition record due to transport limitations, rather than lack of ability or willingness to work.
Shelby can occasionally be seen windsucking around feed times, which is reflected in his price.
He is being sold only because of a change in circumstances and lack of time to give him the consistent work he deserves. This is a genuinely difficult sale after five years together, and he will only go to a knowledgeable, suitable home.