Traditional Cob Cross New Forest Pony Gelding | 14hh | 6 Years Old
Spanner has been with his owner since he was just 16 days old, so this is an incredibly difficult decision and finding him the right home is my absolute priority.
He is a 14hh Traditional Cob x New Forest gelding, by a Traditional Cob sire out of an Appaloosa x New Forest mare. He’s now 6 years old and has been produced slowly and correctly, meaning he is still relatively low mileage for his age with plenty of potential for someone to continue his education.
He was lightly backed as a 4-year-old before spending time hacking and building his confidence. As a 5-year-old he began schooling more consistently, and this year he has been introduced to jumping, attended clinics, competed in a couple of dressage tests, taken part in in-hand agility and enjoyed local and charity shows. He has taken everything in his stride with a willing attitude.
His dressage scores of 63% and 64% were achieved despite us not practising the tests beforehand—and he’d never even ridden 10m circles prior to the day! With more consistent schooling and someone wanting to focus on dressage, I genuinely think he could excel.
Although he has only been introduced to jumping a handful of times, he has shown real promise. With the right person to continue his education, I genuinely believe he could turn his hoof to anything. He has all the attributes to become a fun, competitive all-rounder and could make a fantastic Pony Club or Riding Club pony in time.
At present, Spanner is a little tricky to get on. Due to rider circumstances, he has not been ridden for the last five weeks, so he has become slightly fidgety when mounting. This is something that will need patient, consistent handling from someone knowledgeable about bringing on young horses.
Spanner is a lovely horse to have around. He is good to catch, good to clip, hacks happily both alone and in company, is sensible in traffic and open spaces, and has always been ridden in a snaffle.
Loading is currently a work in progress. He’s improving with patient, consistent handling, and I’m confident this will continue in the right hands.
He does have mild sweet itch, which is easily managed. Electric fencing can be used for Spanner, but it must be switched on. His sweet itch has been reflected in his asking price.
Spanner would suit someone looking for a genuine young horse who has been given the time to mature rather than rushed. He would suit a knowledgeable home, perhaps with a gutsy teenager or small adult, who enjoys producing young horses and wants to continue his education. In return, they will have a genuine, versatile pony with a lovely future ahead of him.
A truly special home is sought for this much-loved boy. This is a heartbreaking sale, so finding the right person important.
Please no time wasters as this is a difficult time for the owner.
£4800ono
