Hey Skipper (IRE) aka 'Jax'
16.1hh | 9yo Bay Gelding | Irish Thoroughbred
Meet Jax, a handsome and kind-hearted 9-year-old bay gelding. Standing at 16.1hh, this Irish Thoroughbred ex-racehorse has raced twice over hurdles in Ireland and retired sound from the track in May 2023. He is a great candidate for future competition or showing.
Since retiring, Jax has enjoyed let-down time and has been steadily built back up over the winter. He is now at the very beginning of his retraining journey and is looking for a knowledgeable, patient rider to help unlock his full potential.
The Basics:
• Good to shoe, box, clip, catch, and travel
• Snaffle mouthed
• No known injuries, sickness, or issues in current home
• Sweet-natured and really bonds with his person
Jax is not a novice ride. He can be sharp and reactive to the aids, with a tendency to rush especially when unsettled. That said, when relaxed and working correctly, he offers a soft, light contact and shows lovely, expressive paces. He hacks alone or in company, though does need reassurance to settle — he enjoyed taking part in a common ride last summer with the support of his rider and fellow horses.
With the right rider, Jax has the potential to become a fantastic all-rounder, and would particularly shine in the dressage arena or show ring.
His Ideal Home:
An experienced rider familiar with ex-racehorses, especially TBs, who is looking for a future star and has the time and knowledge to bring him on slowly and correctly.
Price reflects his current level of retraining and will increase as he progresses.
- Height
- 16.1 hh
- Age
- 9 years
- Colour
- Bay
- RoR eligibility
- Foreign Raced
- Gender
- Gelding
- Status
- Being retrained
- Location
- Midlothian
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