Hollands First Class - WB Show/ Dressage

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Hollands First Class

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Height: 16.3hh

Age: 8

Breed: WB x TB by Quando Quando

Discipline: dressage/ showing

Rider suitability: Capable rider

Location: Murga NSW

Highlights

Schooling elementary/ medium

Flying changes and half passes developing beautifully

Entered Canberra Royal 2026

Significant Results

Multiple Supreme Rider Titles

 3rd place - Novice Hunter Hack at Sydney Royal.

4th place - Lady Rider class at Canberra Royal.

Introduction: Hollands First Class, affectionately known as ‘Harlo,’ is a lovely chestnut gelding by Quando Quando. Harlo has been in his current ownership for the past two years, having been purchased as a lightly broken young horse. During this time, he has demonstrated exceptional work ethic, rideability and trainability, developing into a quality performance horse with genuine presence and ability.

Education, Skills & Experience: Harlo is competing preliminary, established at Novice level and is currently schooling Elementary and Medium movements, with flying changes and half passes developing beautifully. He offers three expressive, swinging paces and learns quickly, making him an enjoyable and rewarding horse to produce.

He has had extensive competition experience over the past 18 months and has consistently brought home broad ribbons at agricultural shows. He has carried his rider to multiple Supreme Rider titles and has placed at both Canberra and Sydney Royal Shows in rider and hack classes. At his first Sydney Royal, he placed third in his Novice Hunter and handled the atmosphere exceptionally well.

In addition to dressage and showing, Harlo has completed low-level jump schooling over cavalettis and cross rails and is well accustomed to general farm life. He is not worried by fireworks, livestock or dogs.

Harlo is willing, responsive and trainable, and he consistently gives 100% to his rider. He handles big atmospheres very well for a young horse. 

Handling & General Behaviour: Harlo is easy to catch and leads calmly and willingly. He is calm and easy to clip, reliable for the farrier and good for the vet. He is generally easy to manage both at home, travelling and at shows. He loves being stabled and is good to tie up.

Due to his age and size, he performs and behaves best with a rider/ handler with a clear, consistent approach. Harlo does not have any vices. His quirks are minor and manageable. Please see owner’s response document for more information.

Harlo thrives on regular, consistent work. He requires riding four or more times per week to remain reliable and consistent and benefits from lunging before riding after a spell.

Rider Suitability: Harlo is best suited to a capable rider at a minimum. This is defined as someone who has been riding and competing regularly for at least five years, has independent hands and a balanced position and is confident handling performance horses. He would ideally suit someone wanting a talented, trainable dressage horse to further educate and develop.

Feeding & Management: Harlo lives primarily on grass and hay and receives hard feed once daily, consisting of lucerne chaff, Xtra Cool pellets and a gut multivitamin. He is in good health and maintains condition well on his current diet.

He can be kept in a herd, paddocked alone or kept completely on his own. He can be stabled part-time or managed flexibly according to his environment and workload.

Veterinary & Care: Harlo does not have any medical issues. He is currently up to date with dental and was vaccinated for Strangles and Tetanus, both were completed in July 2025. He is currently barefoot and maintained on a regular farrier schedule. A vet check can be conducted at the buyer’s expense.

Reason for Sale: This is a very heartbreaking sale. Harlo is only being offered due to lack of time, with young horses coming through, and the desire to find him a rider who can make him their primary focus and partner.

Summary: Harlo is a talented and trainable gelding with proven Royal Show results and genuine scope to progress through the dressage levels. He is offered to a knowledgeable, committed home where he can continue to develop and thrive