"Flash " Bay Gelding Dressage Horse

14.2hh Dark Bay TB x New Forest Gelding | 8 Years old

If only children didn’t grow! 💔

It is with incredibly heavy hearts that we offer our much-loved boy for sale. We bought him directly from his breeder two years ago as a recently backed and hacked 6-year-old with the aim of producing him, and he has absolutely blossomed into a talented, fun and genuine all-round pony.

He would ideally suit a small adult or experienced, competent teenager with a knowledgeable family looking for a quality dressage or all-round pony or a safe hack

Competition Record

My daughter has invested a huge amount of time into his schooling, and this is where he really shines. Dressage is undoubtedly his strongest phase, and he genuinely enjoys his work.

Together they have competed for our Pony Club in:

* Dressage

* Show Jumping

* Cross Country

Last year they qualified for and were placed at both pc dressage Regional and pc dressage National Championships, and they have already qualified again for the Bicton Regional Championships at the end of August.

He enjoys show jumping and is an honest, careful pony who always tries his best. He isn’t the fastest against the clock, but he’ll give you a lovely, reliable round 70/80cm

Cross country is something we haven’t focused on as much. We have tried eventing and he’s just not bold enough I don’t think he enjoys it. For this reason I I’d like someone that enjoys flat work and hacking more then someone that wants to event or solely SJ

He is currently barefoot with excellent feet and has always coped well.

To Handle

He is:

* Brilliant to hack alone or in company.

* Barefoot with excellent feet and good for the farrier.

* Fantastic to load and travels like a dream, He’ll happily load and unload at shows for shade or shelter from the rain.

* Good to bath.

* Up to date with vaccinations.

* Teeth done every six months (last completed in July).

* Good to catch.

He lives happily in a herd and can also go out individually provided he can see other horses in neighbouring fields. Like many horses, he prefers not to be the last one left in the field.

He has attended stay-away shows and two Pony Club residential camps, where he behaved impeccably.

Finding the right home is far more important than a quick sale, so we’d rather be completely honest.

He can be a nibbler, particularly if he’s feeling anxious or unsure, or when fastening chest straps. This has improved hugely over the last two years, but because of this he is not suitable for young children or inexperienced handlers.

He is very sensitive an is also not a novice ride. If he thinks he can get away with something and senses you are nervous what so ever he has been known to throw in a buck to avoid work , My daughter and her instructor worked incredibly hard during his first six months, teaching him that schooling is enjoyable, and he now very rarely does this. With a confident, capable rider who is consistent and fair, he is an absolute pleasure and gives you everything.

Home Is most important This boy means the absolute world to us, so finding him the right home is our priority. We want someone who will love and appreciate him as much as we have and continue bringing out the best in him. I don’t want him passed around so would like a home that wants a horse the can grow a bond with and enjoy him doing what he loves.

We have plenty of photos and videos available on request.

Can come with his tack and full wardrobe if wanted

Viewings are welcome now. He will be available to leave after the Pony Club Regional Championships end of this month.