Experienced Eventer

I’ve owned Lars since 2019. I bought him directly off the track at age 9 (he wasn’t racing competitively at this point, but because of his quiet and genuine nature they held onto him to train amateur jockeys).

He still has some quirks from his racing days which I’ll start with because these may be deal breakers for a lot of people:

1. He is not smart around fences (he’s got scars on his back legs to show for it and for this reason lives in paddock boots 24/7).

2. He can still be horse-shy at times. Particularly in the warmup ring. He’ll need someone with confidence to ride him out of it when it does arise. The good news is that it is actually easy to do once you build a relationship with him and know the trick. His horse shyness is genuine rather than any dirt on his part.  He doesn’t buck, bolt or rear.

3. As with all ottbs, he’ll need his feet done regularly (I’ve always had him in shoes) and a joint supplement (I’ve always had him on 4cyte). He’s never had issues with either but should be maintained for his longevity.

Now that’s out of the way, Lars is the most genuine and honest horse I’ve ridden. In typical bay gelding fashion he tries his heart out to do whatever you ask of him. He is a lovely type with a beautiful, comfortable rhythm and trusting nature.

Lars has competed and placed in countless horse trials (80cm, training 95cm), show jumping (up to 90cm) and dressage (novice) competitions over the years I’ve owned him. He’s particularly bold and adjustable on cross country which is his real strength. He still needs some confidence show jumping which he gets from his rider, and he produces a lovely consistent dressage test. That being said he is not currently in work and is priced as such.

Even now when he’s not been in consistent work he’s been a dream to hop on and go for a trail ride, do some flat work or pop down the cross country course for a jump. I’ve ridden him through town regularly past guard dogs, trucks and all sorts of chaos and he’s been cool as a cucumber.

Lars would suit a confident rider wanting a capable, experienced horse to continue progressing with. Lars would equally suit someone wanting a genuine safe horse to pop on for trails or take to the odd adult rider club event. Although I am very tempted to hold on to him forever, I know he’s being wasted sitting in a paddock.

Serious enquiries only, please. His home is incredibly important to me.