Karakabeel - safe and reliable allrounder

KARAKABEEL

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Height: 16hh

Age: Rising 14

Gender: Gelding

Colour: Bay

Breed: OTTB

Discipline: Dressage/showing; pleasure/trail riding

Rider suitability: Confident intermediate rider; would suit capable juniors, young riders or amateurs under coaching

Location: Armidale, NSW

Please see Owner's Response Certificate for full details.

Highlights

Safe, sound and reliable

Tolerant of rider and handler mistakes

Willing and educated

Introduction:

Karakabeel, known as Krackerjack, is a well-educated and versatile OTTB with the sort of real-world exposure, rideability and safety that make him a very appealing all-round option. He has been ridden by teenage girls, taken out and about for dressage, jumping and trails, and is described as an easy, hop-on-and-go type after a spell. Krackerjack would suit a rider wanting a kind, established gelding to enjoy across flatwork, hacking, jumping, pony club, interschools and general all-round riding.

Education, skills and experience:

Krackerjack’s flatwork is well established, including shoulder-in, leg-yield, collection and lengthen, automatic flying changes and the beginnings of canter pirouettes at home. He is jumping up to 90cm at home and competed up to 75cm at local competitions.

Krackerjack has done low level cross-country schooling, is confident with working equitation-style obstacles, and has been out trail riding, including beach and river swims. He is happy near cattle and sheep, leads other horses, lunges quietly and copes with farm life, busy roads, dogs and fireworks. He is generally worked in a snaffle and is EA registered.

General demeanour under saddle:

Under saddle, Krackerjack is willing, responsive and tolerant of rider errors, with the ability to come together and collect. He doesn't have any vices. Krackerjack can get a little keen when fit and jumping regularly but he is still safe and completely manageable in a kimblewick or universal.

Current workload / fitness:

Krackerjack is currently in work and ridden three or more times per week. He is not currently competing and does not need to be kept in full work to remain reliable; he is safe to hop straight on after a spell.

Handling:

On the ground, Krackerjack is unflappable, easy to catch, lead, tie and manage. He self-loads and travels calmly, stands quietly on the truck or float and unloads sensibly. He is straightforward to clip and wash, reliable for the farrier and good for the vet. He is currently shod.

Feeding and management:

Krackerjack is a good doer and is currently on hay only. He is comfortable on grass alone or on full feed and hay depending on workload. He is adaptable - content in a herd, in a paddock on his own, completely on his own on the property, or stabled 12 hours with 12 hours paddock time.

Medical history:

Like many performance horses, Krackerjack receives an annual arthritis management injection. He is vaccinated and up to date with Tetanus, Strangles and Hendra and dental. Past vet checks are available, and a pre-purchase exam can be arranged at the buyer’s expense.

Rider Suitability:

Krackerjack suits an intermediate rider who enjoys pony club, interschools, lower level jumping and dressage. He would be a great partner for a capable junior, young rider or amateur, ideally under instruction, who appreciates a kind, educated gelding. He has been ridden extensively, on trails, by an older rider who had a 60 year break from rider and was safe and reliable.

Reason for sale:

Krackerjack is excess to needs and not suitable for higher level showjumping.