Stunning all rounder with great jump scope

DOB: 11/2015 (Rising 11)

Height: 17hh

Sex: Gelding

Location: Central Mangrove, NSW

Looking for your next best friend, whether it’s for on the trails or at your local jumping comp? Meet Hercules (we call him Hercy), an absolute golden retriever of a gelding who brings bravery, athletic talent, kindness, and serious presence to every arena he enters. The chillest dude in the paddock, he kicks into gear when he sees a trail or a jump- and will carry you safely wherever you want to go. Seriously, this guy is so brave and so safe. And when I mean safe: he doesn’t bolt, he doesn’t buck- he doesn’t do anything to hurt you. If he gets scared on a trial he’ll stop short, or start- and then just keep going. He has kept me so safe as I’ve learnt how to be a horse owner for the first time.

My favourite thing about him is how hard he tries to understand and to please his rider. He definitely thrives on being loved and ridden every single day of the week.

No buck, no bite, no spook no rear.

Easy to catch, shoe, and walks straight on to the float no issue.

Performance & Scope:

Hercules is trained up to 1.10m at home and has successfully competed out at 1m, recently taking home a fantastic 2nd place. He is an incredibly scopey jumper, showcasing a beautiful, natural bascule shape over his fences. He boasts gorgeous, flowy paces and a massive, ground-eating canter that makes covering a course effortless.

Extensively Campaigned & Brave:

This boy has been everywhere and seen it all. He is has been desensitized and a professional in new environments. His resume includes:

Hara Training & Competition Days

Cross Country training days

Show jumping at major venues including SIEC, SSJC, and NRC

The Ultimate Trail Companion:

Away from the arena, Hercules is a dream on the trails. He is exceptionally bold, loves to take the lead, and is always brave in the bush. While XC-course big puddles aren't his favorite, he absolutely loves the water and will happily take you swimming on his back!

Soundness & History:

With only 4 starts on the track and having been retired for nearly 6 years, his legs are clean and relatively sound. He has been given the time to mature and transition into a gorgeous all rounder.

Character & Quirks:

Hercules is a horse with a big personality to match his size, and transparency is a priority to ensure he finds the perfect match. For context: I’m 156cm and weigh 60 kilos and can manage him, but he’s definitely built me some good arm and back muscles as he does love a speedy canter and can take the long stride to a jump.

On the Ground: He can be a bit pushy on the ground simply because he genuinely doesn’t realize how big he is! He responds well to a handler who can set clear, polite boundaries. He’s not at all dangerous, but he does love to scratch his giant head on you!

Paddock Life: He forms strong bonds and gets very attached to his paddock mates.

Affection Style: Like I mentioned, Hercy has a notoriously itchy face and loves nothing more than using his human as a personal scratching post to rub on!

The Ideal Rider:

Hercules is a bold, brave, and very forward-thinking horse. He is highly enthusiastic about his job and thrives when he is in a consistent, full-time training program—he is not a horse to be ridden just once or twice a week. Because of his power and eagerness, he requires a competent, kind and confident rider who can channel his energy and contain his enthusiasm. If you give him the work, he will give you his absolute all. Kindness is a must here.

A change in my life stage forces a heartbreaking sale of this much-loved horse. I truly thought I’d have him for the rest of his life, and I’m devastated about this sale.

If you want a brave, willing, kind, athletic partner who loves to try new things, thrives in work, and will carry you over a course with speed and style—Hercules is your best friend.

Serious inquiries only. Price is negotiable, quality of home is not.