Redders
Well-Known Member
Hey everyone, I don't use this section much as I'm not a hunter (only been a handful of times and enjoyed it) so I was hoping I could pick your experiences brains regarding a horse I know.
Neither my friend (the owner) or I are sure of where to place her 16.2 full up Hanoverian (pink papered)12 yo mare. She acquired her from an army artillery yard where she was used as a hunt hireling (hunted all her life, nothing else) she had an infection in the gutteral pouch (no issues anymore and no lasting effect, fully healed) so Friends daughter had a soft spot for her, and took her on with the idea for her to be an event prospect for my friend.
Friend is v experienced, but this mare can't seem to get her old job out of her mind, and so dressage isn't progressing as quickly as friend needs. she has had 18 months of attempting retraining and it's obvious that the mare loves the pace of hunting, whereas friend wants to event. Are there people who want this type of pure hunter? She has a bold jump, great brakes (snaffle used at all times by friend) clean limbed, decent breeding and the best nature. Trying to decide what's best to do to let this horse have the job she loves and suits to a great home and friend do what she enjoys too! Sadly friend can't afford two and she doesn't enjoy hunting!
Neither my friend (the owner) or I are sure of where to place her 16.2 full up Hanoverian (pink papered)12 yo mare. She acquired her from an army artillery yard where she was used as a hunt hireling (hunted all her life, nothing else) she had an infection in the gutteral pouch (no issues anymore and no lasting effect, fully healed) so Friends daughter had a soft spot for her, and took her on with the idea for her to be an event prospect for my friend.
Friend is v experienced, but this mare can't seem to get her old job out of her mind, and so dressage isn't progressing as quickly as friend needs. she has had 18 months of attempting retraining and it's obvious that the mare loves the pace of hunting, whereas friend wants to event. Are there people who want this type of pure hunter? She has a bold jump, great brakes (snaffle used at all times by friend) clean limbed, decent breeding and the best nature. Trying to decide what's best to do to let this horse have the job she loves and suits to a great home and friend do what she enjoys too! Sadly friend can't afford two and she doesn't enjoy hunting!