Finch Farm Whitaker - young 110 Showjumper

FINCH FARM WHITAKER

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Height: 16.2hh

Age: 8 years

Gender: Gelding

Colour: Bay, star snip, 2 hind sock

Breed: Warmblood - Massimo Quality x Weinfee (Weinzauber)

Discipline: showjumping

Rider suitability: Experienced, calm rider or professional to further his education.

Location: Warwick QLD

Please see Owner's Response Certificate for full details.

SIGNIFICANT RESULTS

Stanthorpe Show 2026: 4th 105cm

Allora Show 2026: 4th 90–100cm, 5th 105cm

DDSJ Easter Champs 2026: 6th 90/100cm AM5

Introduction: Finch Farm Whitaker (also known as Whitaker) is an 8-year-old, 16.2hh Warmblood by Massimo Quality out of Weinfee, is a modern showjumping prospect with experience up to 1.10m. He combines scope with correct flatwork and recent placings, and is EA Life registered. Whitaker has the breeding, conformation, temperament and scope to excel with the right rider.

Education, skills and experience: Whitaker was started as a 5-year-old and has had three short annual breaks to allow him to mature. He has competed to 1.10m and was recently brought back to 1.00m to refine his technique between fences, with recent results to show for it. On the flat he works in correct self-carriage with established leg-yields and flying changes. He is very willing to jump, brave and is not a refuser. He will take off - even from a deep or longer distance.

General demeanour under saddle: Whitaker is everything you need in top level showjumper - forward, sharp and responsive. He jumps beautifully from a 'good' canter - he holds the rhythm and is very rideable. Whitaker is responsive and adjustable to the half halt.

Like any young warmblood, he thrives with a rider who is quiet, organised and confident. Whitaker can be a little hot and heavy in the bridle - if the rider isn't calm and relaxed. He can occasionally throw a small kick in canter transitions but he gives a clear “swishy” warning and this is less frequent in consistent work. Overall, he is generally calm and reliable but not completely unflappable.

Current workload / fitness: Whitaker is in work, being ridden three or more times per week, and is currently competing. He does not require daily riding to remain reliable and is safe to hop on after a spell.

Handling: Whitaker is well mannered on the ground: easy to catch (walks up), leads and ties quietly, good to clip and wash, and reliable for the farrier and vet. He self-loads and travels calmly, standing quietly on the truck/float and unloading without fuss. He is sensible in busy environments and is unbothered by fireworks, busy roads, farm machinery and livestock, dogs and general activity around children. He also enjoys trail riding.

Feeding and management: Whitaker is currently fed hard feed and hay because our yards are sand and there is no grass available. He is currently stabled at night and paddocked during the day. Whitaker can be stabled 24 hours in a busy setting or kept in a herd situation. He is currently shod.

Medical history: Whitaker is up to date with dental. Tetanus and strangles vaccinations are due and will be done before sale. Whitaker is given a joint supplement for prevention only. Vet checks welcomed at buyer’s expense.

Rider Suitability: Best suited to a calm, experienced show jump rider or professional program to continue his development. He could also suit a capable, confident young rider aged 16 with significant experience. As with any big, young warmblood - Whitaker is not suited for novice or nervous riders.

Reason for sale: Whitaker's owner has multiple younger and client horses in work and he is the most commercially suitable to sell at this time.