Field Friend

Charlie is honest, sensible and full of character. He’s calm and good natured around the yard, easy to catch and easy going with clipping, shoeing and gets on well with other horses. He is relaxed and calm natured with dogs, fireworks and farm equipment. He’s an easy keeper, fit and healthy. He has no soundness or health issues that we are aware of. He would do best in a home where he could live out as much as possible.

We would be happy to see him in a home where there is no expectation of riding, and/or with experienced horseperson who is interested in building a positive relationship with him long term.

Sensible offers considered. Good home more important than price.

I will be completely up front and honest about him.

We have enjoyed him for three years; my teenage daughter is no longer interested in riding. She’s learned loads from him – she tried showing and pony club activities. He is much loved. However, he is reactive to the bit; this is a long-term issue.

In the last few months, I have been enjoying doing hacking, light schooling, and groundwork with Charlie. He responds quickly to positive training and has transitioned well to be ridden bitless or with minimal contact on a snaffle. He is happy hacking out alone with light contact but can get keen if he thinks a canter opportunity is coming. If he is going to be ridden, he needs an experienced, sympathetic rider with light hands who can ride from their seat.

Unfortunately, I simply do not have the resources (time and money) to maintain him any longer.