Prince is a rising 12 year old gem. He is a 16.1hh TB ex-racer. He has been off the track for 7 years now and we have had him for 2 fantastic years. This is a very sad loan due to his owner being unwell and his current rider having exam commitments.

This horse is a pleasure to have around as he is jam-packed with character and a real willingness to please. He has been ridden by a 15 year old rider for the past year and has made excellent progress; dressage test of 61.5%, jumping, hacking alone and in company, liberty work and bareback. He has also been handled by her non-equestrian parents. He is very good to go out with all horses and has never had an issue getting on with someone. Although he has excellent manners both in the saddle and on the ground, he can be quite a handful as he is still an OTTB so would need a confident but quiet rider as he responds well to that riding style. He is a very comfy ride due to his muscular build but can put in small rears when particularly stressed. They are very small and when he is in constant work, are very rare. He can be springy when fresh but never bucks or broncs. He has wonderful manners in the stable and has no vices. He is a very easy horse to do as he is not confined to a specific routine but much prefers to be in work frequently which is the cause of his loan.

He can have a look at things when out hacking but will never fully spook or run away - and with a little push he will walk past it no problem! He has a very nice build that is quite unusual for the, normally very slight, thoroughbred breed. He is a very athletic type and loves to be doing things and we just feel that we are no longer using him to his full potential and we feel that he is too good to be wasted sat in a field. That being said, he is still very good to be ridden after a few days with no riding but we feel that that is just a waste of his potential. He has a lovely jump and with practice and a confident rider, would easily jump a 1m+ course but in the past year, he has jumped up to 85cm at home.

He has had no previous medical problems apart from having thrush a few weeks ago from the muddy field conditions. Has been shod on both fronts for the past year. Can be a bit spooky with the smoke from the farrier but with a calm handler he is absolutely fine.

Lots of photos and videos on his rider's instagram: @ggp_equestrian More videos (jumping, hacking, flatwork and around the yard) upon request.

Full loan from Parley. After a bond is established we could discuss yard move if necessary.