Exciting Eventer/Showjumper

✨ CHERRY | 16hh OTTB Mare | 16yo ✨
A talented, kind and versatile mare with a genuine willingness to work and a heart for learning. Cherry is the type that enjoys having a job and thrives when given variety and 
consistency.

ASKING 💲6000
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💫 ABOUT CHERRY
Cherry is a sweet, people-oriented mare with a very trainable brain. She enjoys liberty work, groundwork, and picking up new skills quickly when set up correctly. She is forward thinking, honest, and tries her best in all situations.

She can be buddy sour and is happiest in a herd environment with equine company. When settled with friends she is relaxed, content and easy to manage.

Sound, straightforward, and currently barefoot. Previously shod without issue.
History of mild, managed ulcers — well controlled with gastro support and has not affected
work.
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🏇 EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Cherry has been exposed to a wide range of disciplines and environments, including:
* Mustering (cattle, sheep, pigs, horses)
* Novice Preliminary Dressage
* Cross Country schooling (enjoys the atmosphere)
* Showjumping: 45cm–55cm outings, schooling 60–80cm courses
* Jumped up to 105cm at home (single fences)
* Free jumped up to 130cm
* Campdrafting
* Pony Club & Mounted Games
* Polo
* Extensive trail riding
* Beach rides (bareback & tack)
* Swimming & water work
Bold, curious and willing — she takes new environments in her stride.
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🏆 JUMPING / PERFORMANCE
Cherry is naturally careful over a fence with good technique and scope. She has jumped up to 105cm at home and shows ability to go on with the right production.

She has competed lightly up to 55cm and has previously schooled 60–80cm courses. At the moment, she has been brought back down to around 50–60cm to rebuild her confidence and consistency after some stopping tendencies appeared when jumping higher. This has been a deliberate step to keep her relaxed, positive, and enjoying her work again. In the right hands, she absolutely has the ability to progress back up the levels.

Currently in work with myself and full-time eventers to continue her development.
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🌿 TEMPERAMENT
* Affectionate and easy to handle
* Calm and safe on the ground
* Great to catch, float, shoe, clip, rug, wash, worm
* Quiet and sensible around children (lead-line safe under supervision)
* Brave on trails and in new environments
* Unphased by farm life, traffic, machinery, wildlife, etc.
* Responsive, soft, and willing under saddle
* Loves bareback rides and outdoor work
Forward ride with more go than whoa, but honest and not sharp.
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📌 BASIC DETAILS
* 16hh | 16 years
* OTTB mare
* Ridden in loose ring snaffle
* Forward moving type
* In full work (4–5 days/week)
* Easy to bring back into work after time off
* Not suitable for beginners
* Currently ridden by a 13yo intermediate rider
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🏡 IDEAL HOME
Cherry will suit an experienced or confident intermediate rider wanting a fun, versatile horse to enjoy a mix of trail riding, flatwork, jumping, and general riding.

She has the ability and education to continue progressing — she just needs the right rider to rebuild confidence and unlock her consistency.
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📦 EXTRAS
Tack available (saddle, bridle, bits, breastplate, boots). Rugs available at additional cost.

Vet checks at buyer’s expense.
Test rides welcome.