If showjumping is your thing, perhaps one of these horses could be your ticket to HOYS, Hickstead or even further afield. From youngsters to schoolmasters, take a look at just a few of the jumpers for sale on the Horse & Hound website this week.
Take a look at this week’s selection of showjumpers for sale on horseandhound.co.uk:
1. ‘Talent to go all the way’
Height: 16.3hh
Age: seven
Gender: gelding
Selling points: “This well-bred horse has jumped successfully up to 1.20m. He is brave, scopey and careful. He is a complete gent and easy to do everything with. A complete bargain for a lovely, extremely talented horse.”
2. ‘Exceptional showjumper’
Height: 16.1hh
Age: nine
Gender: gelding
Selling points: “‘Brandon’ jumped up to 1.40m as a seven-year-old before showing an amateur the ropes. He is incredible and would suit an amateur or experienced rider. He could also event as he is brilliant across country.”
3. ‘Fun and loving’
Height: 15.3hh
Age: 14
Gender: gelding
Selling points: “This Selle Francais gelding has jumped up to 1.25m BS, earning himself £1,775 in actual prize-money and 947 points. He has good flatwork, is straightforward to ride and has evented with previous owners. He is easy to do in all ways and a real pleasure to own.”
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4. ‘Huge potential and ability’
Height: 16.1hh
Age: eight
Gender: mare
Selling points: “‘Ruby’ is a delight to have on the yard, being pleasant and well mannered in all ways. She has been slowly and professionally produced in all disciplines and has power, speed, scope and is extremely careful. Ruby has competed BS up to newcomers level.”
5. ‘Consistent jumper’
Height: 16.1hh
Age: six
Gender: gelding
Selling points: “This stunning chap jumped five-year-old classes last year, including the sunshine tour and he has jumped six-year-old classes this year too. He is a straightforward horse, with three lovely paces and a snaffle mouth.”
6. ‘Grade B schoolmisstress’
Height: 16.2hh
Age: 13
Gender: mare
Selling points: “A really lovely mare who is beautifully schooled and has jumped up to 1.30m. She has competed at a lot of big venues including HOYS and Hickstead. A very genuine and uncomplicated mare who is easy to ride and do.”
7. ‘Big future ahead of him’
Height: 16.2hh
Age: four
Gender: gelding
Selling points: “‘Gulio’ is a well-bred horse who is progressing beautifully. He has an easy going, good natured temperament and is currently jumping British novice and discovery BS. He has the scope and ability to do more with his incredible jump.”
NB: Horse & Hound has not checked the accuracy of the claims made in these adverts and cannot be held liable if the information included above is inaccurate in any way
