Eventing Prospect

HAPPY POPPY (Jack) – OTT Gelding

Significantly Reduced – Making Way for New Horse

Talented Project With Solid Foundations

6yo | 16hh | Gelding

Foaled 10/08/2019

Jack is a 6-year-old OTT gelding offered as a project horse with plenty of skill and talent already under his belt. He needs a confident, experienced rider to continue his education and get the best out of him. He has been well-started and has shown genuine potential across several disciplines.

Experience & Training:

- Competed EVA50 at Warwick ODE

- Previously competed Novice dressage with his former owner

- Confidently jumping 75cm

- Spent a week with an independent trainer for assessment and schooling

- Lots of outings: Warwick (Morgan Park), TEG, Tamborine Pony Club, Que Sera, Fig Tree Pocket

- Competed and won ribbons at the 2025 Beaudesert Show

Good To:

- Catch and handle

- Float (self-loads on straight or angle load)

- Shoe (fronts only)

- Be around kids, cars, dogs, chickens and general activity

Other Details:

- Microchipped

- Base-level EA registration

- Up to date with Hendra

Additional notes:

When Jack first arrived, there were no signs of bucking, bolting or rearing. After time in work, he began occasionally kicking out in the transition to canter and has thrown a few pigroots (including after jumps).

On the lunge, he starts with a some pigrooting and a bit of rushing but settles quickly - this is not consistent and again on occassion.

He has undergone:

- Full vet check

- X-rays completed

- New saddles

- Bodywork assessment

- Completed an ulcer treatment course

Jack is a genuinely talented horse best suited to a confident teen or adult rider. He requires someone to guide him through the moments when he tests his rider. In the right hands, he’ll be a rewarding horse with plenty of ability to develop.