Craigston Mystic Spirit - Super junior's eventer

CRAIGSTON MYSTIC SPIRIT

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Height: 14.2h (official pony height)

Age: 10 (Nov 2015)

Gender: Gelding

Colour: Grey

Breed: APSB Partbred

Discipline: Eventing, Showjumping, Interschools, PC, ARC, Dressage/Showing

Rider suitability: Confident Novice junior or small adult

Location: Bangholme, VIC

Please see Owner's Response Certificate for full details.

Highlights

Dressage scores to 72%; averaging 67%

EVA80 experience with zero cross country jumping penalties

80-90cm jumping experience to state level

Safe, sensible, sound, lovely temperament

Significant Results

1st place - Mentone Pony Club Horse Trials - 2025 - EvA65 - 15.9 penalties

3rd place - Friends of Mansfield Horse Trials - 2025 - EvA65 - 27.5 penalties

1st place - Shirley Heights International Horse Trials - 2025 - EvA65 - 24.7 penalties

1st place - Friends of Werribee Horse Trials - 2025 - EvA65 - 30.6 penalties

2nd place - Riddells Creek Pony Club Horse Trials - 2025 - EvA65 - 14.4 penalties

3rd place - SMZ Tooradin Estate Horse Trials - 2025 - EvA65 - 25.6 penalties

Introduction:
Craigston Mystic Spirit (“Joey”) is a quality, officially measured 14.2hh schoolmaster pony with a genuine competition record across EA, Pony Club and Interschool settings. EA-registered and currently competing, Joey offers established flatwork, a versatile education and the sort of broad experience that makes him a fabulous option for a  junior or small adult rider.

Joey is a lovely, much-loved pony who enjoys having a job. He would suit a rider wanting a competitive pony for dressage, showing, showjumping, eventing, with the versatility to also enjoy trail riding, beach outings and fun days out.

Education, skills and experience:
Joey has competed over the last 3 years at Pony Club and EA events, including EV65–80, showjumping to 80cm, combined training 80cm and dressage at Preliminary level, with capability for Novice dressage. Since 2025, Joey has won out of 7 EV65 starts and was in the top 4 after dressage every time.

He has attended numerous Interschool competitions, is EA registered for dressage and eventing, and is experienced in a range of environments, from busy competitions to relaxed trail rides and beach swims. He is a genuine and established pony.

General demeanour under saddle:
Under saddle, Joey is willing, responsive and light in the bridle. He gives his rider a lovely, secure feeling, works with the rider and wants to please.

One of Joey’s strengths is that he adapts to the rider. He is tolerant of mistakes, steady with less experienced riders and able to step up with a more experienced partner. He has taken his current rider from a nervous 12-year-old junior to a confident 15-year-old competitive Interschool rider.

Joey is generally calm and reliable, while not completely unflappable if something major happens. He is social and sensible at competitions, making him a great junior pony.

Current workload / fitness:
Joey is in work and ridden three or more times per week. He is currently competing and does not require daily riding to remain reliable and settled.

Handling:
Joey is easy to catch, leads willingly and is straightforward to clip. He is good for the farrier, is happy barefoot, and is straightforward for the vet. He self-loads and travels well, stands quietly and unloads calmly. At competitions, he is settled in a yard or stable and is happy to leave friends to go and compete.

Feeding and management:
Joey is currently on morning and evening hard feeds with grass hay, and lucerne at competitions. He is social and happy in his own paddock with a companion in sight.

Medical history:
Joey is healthy and happy. He does not have any issues that affect performance. Joey is up to date with worming, vaccinations and dental care. Vet checks are welcomed at the buyer’s expense.

Rider suitability:
Joey is best matched to a Novice to Intermediate junior or young rider, or a small adult wanting a genuine and versatile pony.

His sweet spot is below 90cm. He is adaptable and is very well suited as a second pony for a junior who is ready to be competitive at Interschools or eventing at EV65–80. He loves his job and would be a great partner for a rider wanting to progress at this level.

Reason for sale:
Joey is super sweet and very much loved by his family. Unfortunately, his rider is now 15 years old and has moved onto a bigger horse.

Joey deserves a caring, competitive home with the time to enjoy him and compete him. He loves having a job and an adventure.