15.2 forward going fun allrounder

15.2hh cob cross thoroughbred gelding, Killian is 17 years young but very low milage with no known health issues. He is very handsome, loves life, loves his work and would suit a confident capable kind rider who wants to go out and have loads of fast paced fun.

He has a lovely nature, is super friendly and always pleased to see you, the first to say hello, he always comes over in the field and is very offended if you don’t catch him!

We bought him in the Autumn for my 15-year-old daughter to bring back into work, as he had been out of work since covid. He’s very low mileage having had a relatively easy life in his previous home of nearly ten years, although he did do a little bit of show jumping, hunting, arena eventing and flat work lessons. He is now back in regular work having done lots of hacking and regular schooling/pole work lessons. He knows his job in an arena and responds well on the flat and over poles. My daughter has done a few cross country style jumps and show jumps in the field at home. He is forward going and keen to jump. I have taken him to riding club clinics and lessons where he behaved brilliantly and was good with other horses.

To hack he is great fun. He’s very forward going and loves being out and about and looking at the scenery. He’s brilliant with all traffic, doesn’t blink at farm machinery and will hack alone or in company (prefers company). He is brilliant in open spaces.

He has lovely paces, with powerful big strides and is very well schooled. He was very sensitive in his mouth when we first had him but having swapped to a less harsh bit this has improved massively, and he seems a lot more content.

He is energetic, very forward going, and loves to be out about, he can get excitable at times, nothing nasty just very enthusiastic and he needs someone who will enjoy this. He’s the same whether he’s ridden every day, or not ridden for a couple of weeks.

He is good to catch, shoe, clip, bath and generally handle, although can occasionally need reminding of his manners. He travels in a lorry or trailer.

Having been out of work for a while, when we first had Killian, he didn’t want to stand to be mounted, but he now waits patiently. He can be a bit funny putting his bridle on and doing up his girth, however just are mindful of this and take our time tacking him up.

He can be a bit rude on the ground if you let him, pulling you where he’d like to go, but if you remind him of his manners he will lead nicely.

We love Killian to bits (he’s a real sweetie) and Josie enjoys riding him, but she can’t do all that she wants to do as he gets so excited and he’s a bit too much for her as she’s only small. We recently took him on a fun ride which he found very exciting when coming across other horses and was too much for Josie! Sadly, he isn’t going to work out with us which is a real shame as we were really hoping he would.

He really needs someone who is wanting to go and have loads of fun now. He is such a lovely boy, and really thrives off attention. Although he took a while to settle, he has clearly benefitted from nine months of regular work and lots of one-to-one attention and is more trusting and content now he has got to know us. He deserves a loving, experienced home as he loves to have a job to do and thrives on work.

He is up to date with all his vaccines and is fully shod. Will come with a full wardrobe, including bridle, custom fitted saddle and a range of rugs. Only the very best of homes will be considered. Price to sell