Guinness ("Trooper Noon") – 16.2hh, 18yo Irish Sport Horse Gelding

No novices. No daydreamers. No time wasters.

Guinness is a big, strong, powerful horse looking for a capable rider who wants a quality horse with plenty still to offer. He has successfully evented up to Novice level and, in my opinion, has always had the ability to go Intermediate. He has since been downgraded, making him eligible for Grassroots Championships and giving someone a fantastic opportunity to campaign an experienced horse at that level. Before anyone studies his BE record too closely, every fault on his cross-country record has a story behind it and none of them are down to a lack of bravery, honesty, or ability. Guinness is a genuine, bold cross-country horse who knows his job and enjoys it. He has been out of work for a period due to medical issues, but these have now been dealt with and he is ready to crack on with work again. He will need bringing back into full fitness, so please bear that in mind when enquiring however he does get fit fast. In the stable, Guinness can be grumpy. He pulls faces, makes opinions known, and generally likes to pretend the world is ending. The secret is simple ignore him. He isn't nasty, he's just Guinness.

Under saddle, he is exactly what he looks like a big, powerful horse. He is not suitable for novices, nervous riders, those wanting a quiet plod. He needs a confident rider, His flatwork needs some fine tuning, he isn’t spooky and doesn’t buck, bolt, or rear. He has done summer camps, hunting, eventing, showjumping, pony club been to eventing champs pony club, and seen every part of the world.

This is not a loan I am rushing into. Guinness owes me nothing, and finding him the right home is my absolute priority. I will be extremely picky about where he goes. Ideally, I would like him to stay at home, but I would consider him moving yards for the right person and the right setup. Homes will be vetted. Only for loan as wanted to focus on the young one and change of disciplines.