4⛵️ - Dilton Disco (Artie) NF X WB

This has been a truly difficult decision, as Artie was purchased to be my daughters next horse. However, it’s become clear that he is unlikely to make the 15hh+ he was originally expected to reach, he is currently standing at 13’2.

Artie is a New forest X warm blood and has just turned three, he has been an absolute dream in every way. He’s been my daughter’s pride and joy for the past two years, and a great deal of time and care has gone into his education.

He happily comes into the barn and ties up on his own, picks up all four feet, and is good with the farrier. This yeah she has been desensitising him to clippers — he stands like a rock and doesn’t move. He’s also been bathed and can be hosed down.

Since he was young, she has led Artie out in all kinds of traffic — he’s seen trailers, caravans, lorries, and more, and he just walks past without fuss. Of course, he still has the occasional baby moment, but he’s even helped babysit my friend’s youngsters while out and about in hand.

Artie is one of the bravest horses I’ve ever known. He’s done plenty of long reining and will confidently take the lead, he isn’t spooky. He’s been out long reining around the New Forest and on roads and thoroughly enjoys the work.

He’s also done a little lunging — just enough for him to understand the basics, as she haven’t pushed him due to his age. He’s worn both a saddle and a bridle without issue and has attended a few in-hand shows where he kept his cool and been well behaved.

Artie loads and travels in a trailer with no problems whatsoever. He’s a truly special little pony, and this decision is only being made because of his height. A 5* home is an absolute must.

Artie adores people and thrives on praise. He loves a scratch and a cuddle, and once he knows he’s done something right, he won’t hesitate next time.

He’ll make an incredible pony for someone — if he’d grown just a little more, he’d never be leaving us.
£2,500