09/08/2024
💥SOLD💥
Where are all my war horse fans at?🏇🏼
Lay It On is a 2011 16.2 hh solid bay thoroughbred gelding with a pedigree filled with amazing jumping lines - AP Indy, Secretariat, Mr. Prospector, Holy Bull, and Caro! Since retiring off the track, Lay It On has had extremely low miles. Most recently, he has spent the last eight months trail riding as weather and his busy owner’s schedule allows.
Prior to being consigned, his jumping knowledge was limited and consisted of small fences. In the past few weeks to prep for sale, he has taken to jumping like a duck to water! This gelding really enjoys having a job and having a sense of accomplishment, his work ethic is to die for. As such, he is incredibly honest, non-spooky/ look-y jumper! He naturally keeps the same rhythm before and after the fences, and doesn’t change unless the rider asks him to do so. He is adjustable to the fences and leaves the ground when asked to do so, a great horse for listening to exactly as his rider asks. He does offer lead changes in the arena, and gets them easily outside with a slightly bigger pace. He is sure footed and aware of what his body is doing! Also worth mentioning is his adorable knees-to-nose action.😍
On the flat, Lay It On loves to stretch and understands how to take the reins and get on the bit. He has quickly figured out the start of leg yielding at both the trot and canter. He is currently being ridden on both the flat and jumping in a loose ring rubber wrapped snaffle. This horse is currently barefoot with good sole depth and heel, a treasure among thoroughbreds!
On the ground and under saddle, Lay It On is quiet and trustworthy. The other evening, I took him for a trot set around the farmer’s fields, and he hardly acknowledged the deer jumping in and out of the thicket. He is the same horse away from the barn as he is at home, he loves to work and please his person. He loads on the trailer like a gentleman, and quickly and easily settles into new environments. I can truly not say enough good things about him, he has quickly become a barn favorite!
Lay It On requires no preparation before riding. He can be on 24/7 turnout, in at night/ out during the day (and vice versa), in single or herd turnout with both mares and geldings. He has no stall vices and likes to snooze when the opportunity presents itself.
This gelding is all the positive stereotypes surrounding both thoroughbreds and war horses. This boy is a fast learner who wants to please and have an engaging job. I think he would love eventing or fox hunting as he does get into a rhythm and wants to “do the thing.” This guy could go second or third flight currently, and first flight once he’s fit enough. He is careful and not spooky, so would be a great jumper as well. He is naturally quiet, so would be a great confidence booster for low level hunters as well. He went cross-country schooling for the first time last week, and easily figured out the water, up and down banks, and bigger fences. Lay It On will very quickly become a point-and-shoot horse for someone. I do believe I could run him Beginner Novice with the confidence he excuded after schooling just one time.
Lay It On is available at a steal for $7️⃣0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ with a suitable home being important. Leg radiographs available from August 2023. Silvera Sporthorses is a brick-and-mortar entity following community guidelines. Located in Cochranville, PA.
Cross-Country Schooling: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/rxo8sbGwKbfk2pcQ/?mibextid=WC7FNe
Flat video shot with Pivo: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/WfU26Nh7fdYJNidn/?
Over fences video shot with Pivo: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/rKCiHfBnxmXkYKfZ/?mibextid=WC7FNe