"Lakeside ronaldo “Happy Hacker”" Bay Gelding All Rounder

For Sale: Prince (Passport Name: Lakeside Ronaldo) – 15.3hh Irish x Standardbred Gelding

Prince is a truly special 15.3hh Irish x Standardbred gelding who has brought so much joy and warmth into our lives. He has a kind, gentle soul paired with a real enthusiasm for getting out and exploring the world. Out hacking, he is bombproof, taking traffic, machinery, dogs, and open spaces completely in his stride. He’s equally happy leading the way or following calmly behind, making him a wonderful companion in any group.

Prince has been mainly used as a leisure horse, enjoying relaxed rides, exploring new places, and being a dependable partner day to day. Before this, he also competed in tent pegging, which has given him confidence, responsiveness, and a brilliant attitude toward trying new things.

He is naturally forward and loves to get on with the job, so he is best suited to an experienced rider who enjoys a horse with energy, sparkle, and a genuine love for adventure. He’s the type who meets every ride with his ears pricked and a “let’s go” attitude, and he thrives with someone who can guide that enthusiasm with confidence.

Why Prince is so easy to love

• Amazing with other horses, both when ridden and when turned out

• Calm, social, and respectful in the field

• Turned out during the day and stabled overnight

• Leads or follows happily on hacks

• Bombproof in traffic and open spaces

• Forward‑going, enthusiastic, and fun for a capable rider

• Gentle, affectionate temperament and lovely to handle

• Experience in tent pegging, adding to his confidence and versatility

• Reliable leisure horse with a big heart

Health & Care

Prince is fully up to date with all routine care, including a recent dental check, vaccinations, worming, and farrier visits.

Last year he sustained a slight superficial injury, but he has fully recovered and has been completely signed off by the vets. He is sound, healthy, and ready for his next chapter.

The Home He Deserves

Prince will shine with a rider who appreciates a forward, willing horse and wants a loyal partner to share adventures with. He is not suitable for novices due to his enthusiasm, but in the right hands he is incredibly rewarding, loving, and dependable.

This is a heartbreaking sale, and the only reason Prince is being offered is because I am moving out of the country due to business commitments. Finding him the right home means everything, and I hope to place him with someone who will cherish him as much as we do.