Parish is being offered for sale solely because of my own health. This has been an incredibly difficult decision, and my only wish is to find him the knowledgeable, loving home that he deserves.

Parish is an exceptionally handsome 18-year-old Thoroughbred gelding, standing approximately 16.3hh. He is fit, athletic, intelligent and has always thrived when he has a job to do. He has competed successfully in both dressage and showjumping, including at Forces Championships (last time 2022), and has been educated to a good standard throughout his life.

He is a bright horse who enjoys being mentally engaged. He learns quickly, loves routine and responds well to sympathetic, confident riding. He has many of the qualities people seek in a schoolmaster, while still being an intelligent Thoroughbred who appreciates a capable rider with feel and experience.

This is not a horse ready to spend his days quietly in a field. Now 18, he remains fit and enthusiastic and enjoys regular work. He would suit someone wanting a quality horse to school, hack, enjoy clinics, compete at riding club or affiliated level, or simply build a genuine partnership with. For that reason, I am looking for an experienced and sympathetic home rather than a novice rider.

This decision comes with a very heavy heart. Parish owes me nothing. Quite the opposite—he has taught me so much and has been a wonderful companion and was such a popular boy on the yard before I brought him home recently. My own health now means that I can no longer offer him the active life that he deserves, and I love him too much to let him become underworked and frustrated.

Finding the right home is far more important to me than a quick sale. I would love him to go to someone who will appreciate his intelligence, his presence and his generous nature, and who will enjoy him for many years to come.

He is up to date with all his health needs. (teeth, vaccines, etc - not medicated) and is very well mannered and responsive on the ground.

If you think you could offer Parish the experienced, caring home he deserves, I would be delighted to have a conversation.

Please, serious enquiries only. This is a very difficult sale, and he will only go to the right person. He is a beautiful boy.

£5500 ono to include tack and numerous rugs, etc