Elite Performance Mare For Sale

By Colander (WB) (by Contender)
Out of Halcyon Days – Houston (Trak)

A genuinely exciting young sporthorse combining trainability, athleticism and elite bloodlines. A barn favourite with a beautiful temperament — extremely affectionate, people-oriented and not marey at all. She is effortless to handle and a pleasure in every way. Excellent to shoe, float, clip and catch. Settles happily alone or in company. Completely sound and has been professionally and patiently produced. She ties to the float all day, requires no working down, comes back into work from time off like a dream and is reliable and kind.

Established Elementary with natural ability for collection and lateral work including shoulder-in, traverse, half-pass, leg yield, counter canter and reinback. Now confidently training Medium movements and has recently begun flying changes. Has achieved scores exceeding 70% and successfully competed at the Para-Dressage National Championships.

Lightly competed due to rider health, leaving her with very low mileage and enormous upside. Recently completed Hunter Trials up to 1★ level with ease and clear scope for higher levels. Competed EVA80cm combined training and two 65cm events. Comfortably schooling 1.10m at home showing power, sharpness and exceptional technique. Brave, honest and naturally competitive — a serious prospect for either showjumping or eventing pathways.

 
Her dam Halcyon Days was a former 4★ eventer, while sire Colander is by the legendary Contender, renowned for producing elite international jumpers and dressage horses. She clearly reflects the quality and athleticism of her lineage.

A talented young performance horse who is not suited to beginners. Forward thinking and intelligent, she benefits from a confident rider who can provide clear direction in the competition environment as she continues to gain experience. With the right junior or young rider she would make an outstanding interschools mount, while also having the scope and quality to suit an ambitious amateur wanting a horse capable of winning at higher levels. With consistent training she has all the attributes to progress into Star classes or Junior / Young Rider ranks and beyond.

This is a heartbreaking decision and genuine reason for sale due to riders health and she will only be sold to an exceptional home where her talent can be fully realised.