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Off the track retraining, problem solving, miles/outings, exposure and sales
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09/06/2023

Bully ❤️

Last ride 11 weeks ago as a racehorse, now baby sitting kids. What a legend!

Not available for sale

09/06/2023

Bull Market~
Aka Bully

Bully came down from Darwin early May sporting a few sizeable abscesses. He had a hot date with the vet and has been out spelling while we have been waiting for those pesky abscesses to pass.

First ride and outing all in one since retiring nearly 11 weeks ago. I couldn’t be more impressed with his efforts. You’d be very hard-pressed to pick that he’s so recently retired.

He’s like an old hand to do everything with and safe enough to trust with young kids.
Untouched from the paddock, straight on the float and to the arena. Tacked up and off we went, all three paces on the buckle! Took the kids around trotting, then down the road all alone to the forest without a care in the world. Faced Livestock, dogs, kids, and cars in such a relaxed manner.

Absolute one in a million, I’m not sure I’ve come across another quite like this beauty. Such an old soul and a complete gentleman, wise beyond his years.

This gem will be staying with me, one of the rare few I can use as a lesson horse straight off the bat.

04/06/2023

15cm of water is a big ask 🤣

Herbie is right at the end

04/06/2023

Herbie~

Hunt footage, cruising along at the back of the field.

04/06/2023

💥SOLD💥

Go Herbie
7yo
15.2 grey gelding

Basics established, soft mouth, beautiful canter, quick on his feet, loves to work, great jumper, been to beach, forest, xc course, ridden around suburbia, group rides, local arenas, attended a hunt. Sweet smoochy boy, big character. Rides like a big pony, suit gun teen. Thrives in regular work, has a big motor, could go all day. Scar offside hind, has slightly shorter/higher stride through that leg. Loads of footage available on the page. Confident experienced rider!!

Onkaparinga Hills

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01/06/2023

Herbie~

Having a poke around the xc course. Once he found his groove his confidence kept growing.

01/06/2023

⭕️SOLD⭕️

Herbie~

Currently available

31/05/2023

◼️SOLD◼️

Seattle Grace

Approx 17hh (has more growing to do)
Rising 4yo chestnut mare
2 socks and a blaze

Lightly raced, retired sound coming up 8 weeks OTT. Incredible A+++ temperament, not a mean bone in her body. She’s like an overgrown dog, loves attention, not marey, straightforward to handle, load and do everything with. A very bold and confident young mare without being a fruit cake.

Has shown stacks of potential, has been lightly free jumped showing great ability and natural talent, enjoys poking around the forest on a loose rein through the paces, has been to local arenas, group rides and has ridden around the property. A very uncomplicated ride, suited to a competent rider looking to produce their next competitive mount. Fuss fee to bring into work, jump on and get into it, please don’t forget her age and being quite baby brained.

Nicely put together, lovey hock action, she’s going to be a big girl when matured. Currently out spelling, available as is from the paddock! In lovely condition, naturally holds a great top-line.
Heaps of photos available on the page.

Happy to bring into work after a spell at new buyer's expense.

Onkaparinga Hills SA

1️⃣5️⃣0️⃣0️⃣

30/05/2023

Perfect Route~
(Sammy)

30/05/2023

Perfect Route~
(Sammy)

Another new arena, not a care in the world.
Every ride he is continuing to develop and understand his new job and what’s being asked of him.

30/05/2023

Herbie~

This boy is absolutely thriving with consistency!
He LOVES jumping, point and shoot type of guy.

Another new environment today, went around like he’d been there before. Herbie laps up his work, all he wants is a job. A confident capable
teen coming off a pony would have a blast!

A very honest boy, if he misses a stride or a mistake is made he keeps poking along.

Currently available 2️⃣0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ this week only!

30/05/2023

Herbie~

26/05/2023

Perfect Route~
(Sammy)

How’s this for less than 4 weeks post-racing? Next to a 100 zone, without a care in the world.

26/05/2023

Perfect Route~
(Sammy)

Absolutely loving this fellow. He has blown us away with his efforts, smashing everything we’ve asked of him. Topping it off with a one-in-a-million temperament 👌🏼

26/05/2023

Sammy & Herbie

26/05/2023

Herbie~

Canter/jumping footage

Available for sale 💲2️⃣0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣

24/05/2023

Perfect Route~
(Sammy)

River swim

24/05/2023

Perfect Route~
(Sammy)

Another couple big ✅ ✅‘s for the strapping fellow

Every ride he gets better and better. At less than 4 weeks post racing this is just a glimpse of how impressive he’s going to be after a letdown.

First solo outing today at a new property, ridden in the arena and down the road with no company. Encountered 🐑, 🐄, 🐕, 🏍️, 🚗

Finished up with a river swim, another new environment. He was bold as brass, straight into the water, had a motorboat around and a splash

23/05/2023

Perfect Route~
(Sammy)

Starting to figure out those long legs

23/05/2023

Sammy~

22/05/2023

🌟SHOWJUMPING PROSPECT🌟

Perfect Route~

16.3/17 hh
6yo gelding

Big, leggy, athletic type. Looks bigger than he measures. Beautiful ride, three flowing paces with expressive movement, and holds himself well for how green he is. A blank canvas ready to be produced after a letdown. Nice feel in the hand if you understand how to ride through your seat and follow with your hands, generally picks up correct leads.

Showing huge potential and ability over free jumps, clearing 1m+ with ease. Lovely quiet A+ temperament, straightforward to handle. Has been well-behaved at outings (Multiple arenas, river, solo outing, group ride)

Available to an experienced competitive home, recently retired.

Price rise 2/6

Located in Onkaparinga Hills SA
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19/05/2023

Perfect Route~
(Sammy)

This boy is going to develop into something very special. He has an exceptional temperament, trainable and willing and provides a very nice uncomplicated ride, especially for 3 weeks Ott!

Three big smooth flowing paces without being ejected to the moon. Nice feel in the hand if you can ride independently without hanging off his head! Inconsistent in the contact but does like to work down rather than giraffe mode, has started producing some really nice work for a greenie.

Straightforward to handle, loads and floats easily (use to angle, currently on straight), has shown to tie well to the float, straightforward to tack up, mount, hose down etc.

Handled a new environment like a champ, and wasn’t bothered by the whipper snipper or loud noises. Did have a sideways jump when tied to the float when a car door of all things opened 🤣 No pullback which is always appreciated!

He’ll shape up into a lovely show jumping mount, showing a lot of natural ability over free jumps.

19/05/2023

Sammy~

You only have to use your imagination to get an idea of how this boy is going to come together over the next 12 months.

Hard to believe he’s 3 weeks post racing!

Available for viewings from next week.

15/05/2023

Perfect Route~
Aka Sammy

16.3
6yo
Good Journey gelding

Absolute unit of a horse!!
Looks and feels much bigger than he measures. Tall, athletic and fancy. Boasting a beautiful temperament, he’s like a big puppy.

Show’s incredible talent over free jumps. Clears 1.10 with ease, he’s not even trying. Lovely big paces with flicky movement. I can see this boy developing on into a rewarding mount. He loves to have a job and tries his hardest.

Needs a letdown and a spell!

12/05/2023

Herbie~

Write up below, including details of old injury!

12/05/2023

Herbie~

Quick informative post, is not an official advert!

First outing with us today, he was a champ. Herbie has had some exposure and outings in the forest previously so it’s not new to him. This is his 3rd ride in approximately 12 months!

Very simple and easy to load and float alone, travels like and champ and patiently waited while I quickly stopped in for lunch on my way home.

Tied beautifully while being tacked up and happily waited while other riders got ready. Was happy to munch on some hay which I offer to all my horses pre-ride.

Straightforward to mount while out today. It’s been noted that he doesn’t always stand still to be mounted which can be a typical Ott thing! There’s no malice, he’s simply not been taught. We will be working on this while he’s with us.

Happy as Larry to cruise around and see everything. Rode in every position without a drama. Very easy to go through the paces, not a strong ride or hard to pull up, he has a soft mouth and appreciates a rider with soft hands and an independent seat that doesn’t need to lean all over his mouth to stabilise themselves. He gets his confidence from his rider, if you’re not brave to show him the way he won’t be either!

Wasn’t overly keen to go through water although we didn’t really ask!

Herbie has scarring from an old injury to his offside hind from a fence. Not associated with racing or why he retired, he was a genuinely slow horse. He does step through a bit higher and a tad shorter with that hind. It’s not causing him any drama and he gets around with no issues. The previous owner has noted it frees up with regular work.

If you’re after a beautifully conformed horse, may as well keep scrolling. He’s built downhill and is bum high.

Herbie thrives with a job to do. I can see him being well-suited to someone who can offer consistency. He loves being out and about and has had plenty of time sitting in a paddock so I’d like to match him with someone who will utilise him!

Basics established on the flat, green with potential! Has a cute little jump, stunning canter and a soft mouth. Herbie has previously been out to the beach, forest and ridden through suburbia.

Best suited to a confident rider with experience! He’s a very quiet smoochy boy who loves attention and loves being around people. He’d be a great all-around mount for someone looking to have some fun and do a bit of everything.

Any questions, message the page.

11/05/2023

⭕️SOLD⭕️

Go Herbie~

15.2
7yo
Gelding

OTT 4 years later this year
2 race starts

Basics established, green, soft mouth, beautiful canter. A very fun ride for a confident rider with experience, safe and enjoyable to go through the paces even in a group. Not hard to pull up, happy to be in any position. Can be a bit spooky and looky when not in full work but is also quite bold and determined. He gets his confidence from his rider and really tries to do the right thing.

Has been used as a pleasure mount, been out and about to beach, forests, local arenas and ridden around suburbia. Thrives with regular work, loves to have a job. Fine after a break, you simply get the best out of him with regular work.
First to greet you, good doer, front shoes, great floater.

Has an old injury to offside hind, and has a higher step through in walk/trot and slightly shorter movement in that hind. Gets around easily and does everything asked of him. Loosens up with regular work.

Confident rider with OTT experience

Onkaparinga Hills
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09/05/2023

Honey~

Just taking in the scenery

09/05/2023

Honey~

What a 3yo!
Absolute gem of a mare

03/05/2023

Nugget~

03/05/2023

Nugget~

03/05/2023

◼️RETAINED◼️

Bull Market~
Aka Bully

Written Tycoon gelding
7yo
Approx 16 hh

Straight off the truck from Darwin

Bit of a snazzy dude, photos don’t do him justice, he’s stunning in the flesh. Absolutely beautiful temperament, I’d have to say outstanding! Another big puppy dog, he loves attention and being with his person.

I’ve worked with a handful of Tycoon’s progeny and they have all been well stamped with incredible temps.

03/05/2023

◼️SOLD◼️

Seattle Grace
Approx 17hh (has more growing to do)
Rising 4yo chestnut mare
2 socks and a blaze

Lightly raced, retired sound coming up 8 weeks OTT. Incredible A+++ temperament, not a mean bone in her body. She’s like an overgrown dog, loves attention, not marey, straightforward to handle, load and do everything with.

Has shown stacks of potential, has been lightly free jumped showing great ability and natural talent, enjoys poking around the forest on a loose rein through the paces, has been to local arenas, group rides and has ridden around the property. A very uncomplicated ride, suited to a competent rider looking to produce their next competitive mount.

Nicely put together, lovey hock action, she’s going to be a big girl when matured. Currently out spelling, available as is from the paddock! In lovely condition, naturally holds a great top-line.
Heaps of photos available on the page.

Happy to bring into work after a spell at new buyer's expense.

Onkaparinga Hills SA

1️⃣5️⃣0️⃣0️⃣

02/05/2023

Nugget & Honey~

First forest outing, patiently waiting like old hands 👌🏼

02/05/2023

Honey~

02/05/2023

Honey~

Not the prettiest footage but I wouldn’t expect a whole lot more from a recently retired 3yo with longggg legs. She’s still figuring out where they go.

Very much more woah than go, a bit wobbly and unsure and a bit precious about getting her feet wet. Overall she did so well for her first venture out and a lot was going on today. She was more than happy to walk around on the buckle.

She’s very much a baby, please don’t forget that! She’ll come together beautifully with maturity and as she does more.

Honey is an absolute sweetheart and tries her heart out. Not a mean bone in her body.

02/05/2023

Nugget~

Canter 🐎

To save you watching 2 mins of footage to find it

02/05/2023

Nugget~

If you’ve got 2 minutes to spare, be worth a look!

I decided to keep this long so you could hear and see everything going on around us.

First outing, he’s blown me away yet again. I keep banging on how amazing this horse is, today is another big fat tick for the legend.

Pouring rain, an absolute slop to ride in, and lots of noise, not to mention the clinic going on right next to us. There were horses all around the place. He acted like he’s done it a million times before.

Around 1.06 you can see a little stop, I left this in so you could see the worst he’s done. He simply needs a rider that can keep pushing him along and offer him confidence. He’s not dirty or a spooky mess, he’s clever and witty. If he can feel his rider backing off he’ll have a go at backing off too!

Not even 8 weeks off the track and he’s going around like this. He’s a powerhouse and has so much in the tank, such an amazing feel. One sit on this fellow and your mind is blown. Of all the OTTs I’ve sat on, he has serious WOW factor.

If the most amazing home doesn’t come along he’s staying in my paddock with his brother ❤️

02/05/2023

Well, they aren’t camera shy 😅

Nugget and Honey smashing their first arena outing. Wouldn’t pick them as two freshies!
The definition of incredible temperaments.

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⭐️RETAINED⭐️ 9yo TB gelding 16.1hh Ridden by all, very hard sale. Not in any rush to move him on. Our legend “Bull Market” is looking for his next family to dote over him. One in a million temperament, an absolute gentleman for the whole family to enjoy. Very straightforward and fun ride, with no vices, hours of solo riding, bush/forest/beach/lakes/arenas/town rides, plods on the buckle and will happily go through the paces when asked. Makes a nice shape on the flat, works off the leg, soft mouth. Has been taught to high five, learning in hand half steps. Good understanding of ground work, Stacks of outings, loads and floats like a pro, not phased in new environments. Used for lessons, handled by beginners, non horsey parents and young children. Not pushy or in your face, extremely respectful, not a spooky or anxious type. Love’s a cheeky cider 🍺. You won’t find a kinder horse. A great all rounder who may be a confidence booster for a knowledgeable rider with Ott experience getting back in the saddle or an intermediate rider receiving lessons. Please pm for info Located SA

Bully ❤️ Last ride 11 weeks ago as a racehorse, now baby sitting kids. What a legend!

15cm of water is a big ask 🤣 Herbie is right at the end

Herbie~ Hunt footage, cruising along at the back of the field.

Herbie~ Having a poke around the xc course. Once he found his groove his confidence kept growing.

Perfect Route~ (Sammy)

Herbie~ This boy is absolutely thriving with consistency! He LOVES jumping, point and shoot type of guy. Another new environment today, went around like he’d been there before. Herbie laps up his work, all he wants is a job. A confident capable teen coming off a pony would have a blast! A very honest boy, if he misses a stride or a mistake is made he keeps poking along. Currently available 2️⃣0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ this week only!

Perfect Route~ (Sammy) How’s this for less than 4 weeks post-racing? Next to a 100 zone, without a care in the world.

Herbie~ Canter/jumping footage Available for sale 💲2️⃣0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣

Perfect Route~ (Sammy) River swim

Perfect Route~ (Sammy) Starting to figure out those long legs

Sammy~ You only have to use your imagination to get an idea of how this boy is going to come together over the next 12 months. Hard to believe he’s 3 weeks post racing! Available for viewings from next week.

Herbie~ Write up below, including details of old injury!

Honey~ What a 3yo! Absolute gem of a mare

Nugget~

◼️SOLD◼️ Seattle Grace Approx 17hh (has more growing to do) Rising 4yo chestnut mare 2 socks and a blaze Lightly raced, retired sound coming up 8 weeks OTT. Incredible A+++ temperament, not a mean bone in her body. She’s like an overgrown dog, loves attention, not marey, straightforward to handle, load and do everything with. Has shown stacks of potential, has been lightly free jumped showing great ability and natural talent, enjoys poking around the forest on a loose rein through the paces, has been to local arenas, group rides and has ridden around the property. A very uncomplicated ride, suited to a competent rider looking to produce their next competitive mount. Nicely put together, lovey hock action, she’s going to be a big girl when matured. Currently out spelling, available as is from the paddock! In lovely condition, naturally holds a great top-line. Heaps of photos available on the page. Happy to bring into work after a spell at new buyer's expense. Onkaparinga Hills SA 1️⃣5️⃣0️⃣0️⃣

Nugget & Honey~ First forest outing, patiently waiting like old hands 👌🏼

Honey~

Honey~ Not the prettiest footage but I wouldn’t expect a whole lot more from a recently retired 3yo with longggg legs. She’s still figuring out where they go. Very much more woah than go, a bit wobbly and unsure and a bit precious about getting her feet wet. Overall she did so well for her first venture out and a lot was going on today. She was more than happy to walk around on the buckle. She’s very much a baby, please don’t forget that! She’ll come together beautifully with maturity and as she does more. Honey is an absolute sweetheart and tries her heart out. Not a mean bone in her body.