Finn is an 18hh, 23yo ID X TB, who has been there and done that. Finn has spent most of his life hunting and eventing, and has now settled into his golden years as a hacking buddy.
Sadly, due to a recent change in personal circumstance, I am now unable to give Finn the attention he deserves. As such, I am looking for someone competent and trustworthy to loan him on a 5-6 day per week basis, to stay at his current yard. The current yard boasts:
• Direct forest access to great hacking
• Arena hire within a 5 minute walk
• Pubs to ride out to!
• Owners live on site and do nightly checks/morning feeds daily
• Well-drained ground for the winter months
• Hacking buddies!
This would require you to do:
• small amount of yard work, including poo picking/making feeds/ragworting etc. But NO MUCKING OUT!
• daily afternoon/evening checks
• ride/lunge as much as you would like to ☺️
• give lots of love and fuss!
Finn and I have been together for a long time, so in an ideal world I would still be coming and seeing him at the weekends, and will stay in control of ordering feeds/hay/meds etc, organising farrier and vet appointments, and overseeing diet/routine. This means I am looking for a financial contribution of between £300-450pcm.
After a busy start to life, Finn now has OA in his hocks and coffin joints, which means he is no longer able to jump on a regular basis. However, he is comfortable in all 3 paces, and will never say no to a gallop across the forest! The occasional pop over a log is fine too, as long as the ground conditions permit. If you were wanting to do any arena tires, Finn is more than happy doing polework and cavelettis. Finn is a gentle giant, who is an honest, strong, and steady ride. He never bucks, rears, or bolts. Think push button ride. However, he knows his own mind, and can sometimes be sharp when hacking alone or somewhere new and open; never anything nasty, but requires a confident rider who will give him confidence in turn! No novices or under 18s. He is good to do in all ways on the ground, and is used to dogs and children milling around. Finn loves to be loved, and will happily stand for hours to be bathed/clipped/plaited. His favourite thing in the world is his treat ball!!
He is my best friend and the most gentle and kind horse you will ever meet (and is completely stunning). This is a very hard decision for me, but one that will benefit him in the long run.
https://youtu.be/2pQol6PgNu0?si=NdZOBhch-izD2v4h (Quite old now, however a video showcasing Finn in action!)
Please feel free to text or email me in the first instance if you would like any further details, or to arrange a viewing. ☺️
