"Barney" Bay Gelding All Rounder

Been there, done it and got the T-Shirt. Barney has done low level Dressage, competed in showjumping up to 70cm, cross country, beach rides, pony club games, mounted games, hunted at the front of the field and back.

Barney will put his all into everything with the right rider. Barney is better suited to a more confident, knowledgeable child / small teen / petite adult.

Barney is impeccably well behaved to hack alone or in company: fantastic on the roads and with heavy traffic, cars, bikes, bicycles, Lorrie’s, farm machinery etc. Not the spooky type either. Can be a little more forward going in open areas, and a little stronger but nothing dangerous and certainly something that can be managed by the correct rider. He doesn’t bolt he just takes a minute to come back down paces, He doesn’t pull any silly moves! Although he’s a bit speedier in open fields he still can walk around on the buckle.

Barney is a bit cheekier in the school but will work better with a confident, knowledgable jockey, struggles to get left canter sometimes. He’s not a world beater when it comes to jumping, he does what he needs to.

On the ground Barney can be nippy (not at all nasty just a habit) he can also occasionally be strong to handle but in capable hands this is very easy to maintain, and not at all dangerous. However these 2 vices I have been working on and with consistent boundaries I don’t see him keeping this attitude up.

Barney is great for the farrier (always been barefoot and has great feet) great with the vet and easy to load and travels like a saint. Good to clip. Easy to tack up and loves a groom. He is the type you can leave for weeks on end and pick back up where you left off.

Microchipped and passported.

Barney is with me for the soul purpose of sale, he was in his previous home for 11 years where he was loved dearly, their reason for sale was no fault of his own, the lady had 2 other horses and not enough time to keep Barney in work, and Barney just isn’t ready for retirement yet - he’s got plenty more to give! Anyone interested will be given this lady’s number so you can talk with her in regards to more information on Barney/queries.

A bonus is that Barney comes with his full wardrobe: saddle and bridle. Snaffle mouthed always.

Looking for a fantastic 5 ⭐ home for this boy who will happily give his old owners updates every now and then.

Unfortunately I don’t have a school on site, but right next door we have level tracks through the woodland and plenty of logs that can be jumped. Also more than welcome to take him on a hack down the roads.