Rosethorn Ladybird - exceptional schoolmaster

ROSETHORN LADYBIRD (BIRDIE)

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Height: 14.2hh

Age: 10

Gender: Mare

Colour: Bay Appaloosa

Breed: Sportaloosa (ASH x Appaloosa)

Sire and Dam: Emugully Laidley - HSH x Stillwaterswishfulthinkin

Discipline: Dressage / Showing

Rider suitability: Intermediate rider - capable child with regular coaching

through to ambitious amateur or competitive rider

Location: Tamrookum, QLD

Please see Owner's Response Certificate for full details.

Significant Results

3rd place - Winter Festival Official & EGCC Members Dressage - 2026 - Members Series Elementary 3.1

3rd place - Winter Festival Official & EGCC Members Dressage - 2026 - Members Series Elementary 3.2

8th place - EGCC Pan Pacific Masters Games Dressage - 2024 - Pan Pacific Medium 4.

9th place - EGCC Pan Pacific Masters Games Dressage - 2024 - Pan Pacific Medium 4.1

6th place - TDI Star Championships, QLD Pony & Para Dressage Championships - 2024 - Pony Novice 2.3 Championship

7th place - TDI Star Championships, QLD Pony & Para Dressage Championships - 2024 - Pony Novice 2.2 Championship

1st place - Pan Pacific Masters Games - 2022 - Preliminary 1A

2nd place - Pan Pacific Masters Games - 2022 - Preliminary 1B

Introduction:

Rosethorn Ladybird, known as Birdie, is an eye-catching, registered Sportaloosa mare with the conformation, trainability and presence to turn heads in the dressage and show arenas. Officially measured at 14.2hh and registered EA, Sportaloosa and ANSA, Birdie is a quality small-horse with genuine riding appeal and a great foundation to continue producing.

Education, skills and experience:

Birdie is well educated and has been to shows and competed. She is currently training Medium/Advanced level dressage, with flying changes highlighted as a strength. Birdie also enjoys trail riding, jumping and working through obstacles, adding versatility for riders who like to mix their work and enjoy a horse with more than one string to her bow.

General demeanour under saddle:

Under saddle, Birdie is willing, responsive and soft in the bridle, and tolerant of rider mistakes. She is willing and adapts to the competence and confidence level of her rider. She may ''have a look' at new venues but isn't spooky and doesn't react to rider nerves.

Current workload / fitness:

Birdie is in work and ridden three or more times per week.

Handling:

On the ground, Birdie is easy and well mannered to catch, lead, tie, wash and clip. She self-loads, travels and unloads calmly, and is reliable for the farrier and vet.

Feeding and management:

Birdie is a good doer. She is maintained on a grain-free diet with twice-daily hard feed and Rhodes grass hay. She happily lives out 24 hours a day and is fine to stable at competitions. She can live alone - with other horses in sight - or in a herd.

Birdie is vice free under saddle and on the ground.

Medical history:

Birdie does not have any medical or management issues. She is vaccinated for Tetanus, Strangles and Hendra, with last vaccinations recorded in March 2026. Her last dental was completed in January 2026. Vet checks are welcome at the buyer’s expense.

Rider Suitability:

Birdie’s education and adaptable nature make her suitable for a capable child with regular coaching through to junior, young or amateur adult riders seeking an educated, willing partner for dressage, showing, working equitation or club activities. She is a performance type, rather than a plodder, so best suited to a minimum intermediate rider.

Reason for sale:

Rosethorn ASH and Performance Horses breed, train and sell their horses