Wellie
$30,000
Wellie is an exceptionally kind and willing all-arounder type partner, who has the ability to shine in the dressage rings! Standing around 16.0hh, this 9yo Dutch Harness gelding is the Adult Amateur's dream horse! He loads and ties at shows with zero fuss, stands for the vet and farrier, and is the same horse whether he's in work every day or 2 days a week. He's fat on air and happy barefoot with zero maintenance. He was originally supposed to be my 6 month resale project, and 4 years later he's still here because he's just too sweet and easy to keep! He's the only one in my barn who cuddles with visitors and is willing to put up with a variety of shenanigans. He puts the biggest smile on my face every single day.
Competition wise, I feel Wellie is best suited for the dressage rings, and is currently getting ready to start schooling his changes for his 3rd level tests. After a quiet summer due to some personal issues, he recently got back into the show ring at 1st level 06/15/25 and earned a 69.07% on First 1 and a 67.27% on First 2. He made the move up to 2nd level 07/13/25 earning a 65.4% and landing 4th out of 14 mixed level competitors. He finds his lateral work to be very easy and with a little more fitness work he'll be ready to start tackling his changes. He has a light jumping foundation as well and seems to really enjoy it! In October 2023 he won the Ocala Barnstaple Eventing Derby at Intro with only 2 weeks to prepare and one single XC outting under his belt. He currently jumps small fences once or twice a month to add some variety to his life. He does all of his work in a soft Nathe bit, and is a kick ride for the most part, but he does liven up and carry his own pace once you've convinced him that you mean it. He needs some support and confidence in a new setting - but he's honest and easy to stay with if he does spook. He does not have a rated show record due to my finances.
Wellie would do best with a competent Adult Amateur or a kid who doesn't want to go to the Olympics, but really wants to have a flashy partner they can bring home some blue ribbons with at the lower levels. He was seen in September by a sports medicine specialist at OEH for a basic yearly evaluation and was proclaimed the "soundest horse they've seen in months!" with zero maintenance needs. Overall, I can't say a single negative thing about this sweet, flashy, overgrown pony of mine. As much as I absolutely adore him, I'm still drawn to jump big jumps and go fast, so the time has come for him to find a human who can show him off at the lower levels the way he deserves!
Competition wise, I feel Wellie is best suited for the dressage rings, and is currently getting ready to start schooling his changes for his 3rd level tests. After a quiet summer due to some personal issues, he recently got back into the show ring at 1st level 06/15/25 and earned a 69.07% on First 1 and a 67.27% on First 2. He made the move up to 2nd level 07/13/25 earning a 65.4% and landing 4th out of 14 mixed level competitors. He finds his lateral work to be very easy and with a little more fitness work he'll be ready to start tackling his changes. He has a light jumping foundation as well and seems to really enjoy it! In October 2023 he won the Ocala Barnstaple Eventing Derby at Intro with only 2 weeks to prepare and one single XC outting under his belt. He currently jumps small fences once or twice a month to add some variety to his life. He does all of his work in a soft Nathe bit, and is a kick ride for the most part, but he does liven up and carry his own pace once you've convinced him that you mean it. He needs some support and confidence in a new setting - but he's honest and easy to stay with if he does spook. He does not have a rated show record due to my finances.
Wellie would do best with a competent Adult Amateur or a kid who doesn't want to go to the Olympics, but really wants to have a flashy partner they can bring home some blue ribbons with at the lower levels. He was seen in September by a sports medicine specialist at OEH for a basic yearly evaluation and was proclaimed the "soundest horse they've seen in months!" with zero maintenance needs. Overall, I can't say a single negative thing about this sweet, flashy, overgrown pony of mine. As much as I absolutely adore him, I'm still drawn to jump big jumps and go fast, so the time has come for him to find a human who can show him off at the lower levels the way he deserves!
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