I am looking for a loan home for my horse and would be happy for him to move to a suitable yard within the local counties.

I have owned him for the last 2.5 years, having taken him straight from racing. Although he was technically a racehorse, it's fair to say he wasn't cut out for it. He only started once, where he was pulled up after being so far behind the field, and he also ran once in a point-to-point.

When he first came to me, I gave him around six months off to be a horse. He lived as a companion to another horse we were rehabilitating, allowing him to gain weight, relax, and leave racing behind. Since then, he has been brought back into work gradually and has been a pleasure. I've taken things slowly with him, because I adore him and wanted to do everything slowly.

The majority of his work is hacking, which he enjoys. We've hacked in all sorts of places, and he is exceptionally sensible. He is fantastic in traffic, unfazed by windy weather, wheelie bins, livestock, farm machinery and the sort of things you'd expect a horse to question. Sheep, cows, llamas – none of them bother him. The one thing to note is that he much prefers hacking alone. He can become tense when ridden in company. I have no doubt this could be improved with consistent work, but as I'm based on a small yard and generally hack solo myself, it hasn't been something I've focused on.

He schools once a week and is occasionally lunged, but hacking is where he is happiest. He is always kept up to date with McTimoney treatments and physiotherapy, as I feel that's especially important for a larger horse with a racing background.

In every other respect, he is wonderfully straightforward. He is easy to catch, load, clip, shoe (although he does like to leave plenty of droppings for the farrier!), have his teeth done and handle on the ground. He is excellent coming in from and going out to the field, has no stable vices and is happy in the field. He currently lives out at night, as that's the routine in our yard, but he also spent around seven weeks stabled overnight last year without any change in behaviour. I suspect he would happily live out full-time, provided he had adequate shelter, feed, and was kept warm enough.

He is an easy keeper and currently lives on pony nuts and Fibre Light chaff. He is a genuine yard favourite, and whenever I've been away I'm regularly told what a "superstar" he is and what a lovely horse he is to look after. He really is kind, affectionate and loves attention. Grooming is one of his favourite things, and he'll happily stand that for hours.

While he is incredibly sensible 98% of the time and is much more whoa than go, he is still a large, fairly young Thoroughbred. Like any horse, he can occasionally have a sharp moment, so I am looking for someone with Thoroughbred experience who is a confident, capable rider. He rarely spins or reacts dramatically, but I want him to be with someone who understands the breed and can ride him sympathetically.

Because finding the right home is so important to me, I will only consider enquiries from experienced homes that I have thoroughly vetted, and I will retain his passport throughout the loan.

Please do not get in touch if you are a novice rider or weigh over 11½ stone. For reference, I am 5ft 5in and approximately 9 stone in the photographs, although I do have long legs.

I have tried to be completely honest about him because he deserves the very best home. He is a genuinely lovely horse with so much to offer, and I would much rather be upfront about every aspect of him than have anyone's expectations unmet. If you have any questions at all, please don't hesitate to ask. Could also be a companion as he is so good in the field!