16”3 7yo Gelding TB Superb Prospect

Mizuno is a lovely 16.3hh Thoroughbred gelding, recently retired from racing and now enjoying life at a steadier pace. He has a laid-back, genuine temperament and a kind attitude to his work, making him an uncomplicated and very likeable ride. He is still a blank canvas for someone wanting to produce their own horse, but he has been nicely started with all the right foundations. He’s been brought back into work gradually and correctly, proving straightforward and willing in everything asked of him. Schooling: • working sweetly on the flat, establishing a correct outline and showing three balanced paces. • He is soft in the contact, willing, and trainable, showing all the attributes of a horse that will continue to progress with correct production. • Popped small fences in the school and logs out hacking, showing willing attitude Exposure: • Hacks alone and in company, behind or in-front. • Sane and sensible in open spaces • Good in traffic - happy with cars, farm machinery and even artic lorries • Enjoys varied work including woodland rides and has previously been ridden on the beach Manners: • Easy to handle on the ground with a genuinely kind nature • Good to catch, shoe, clip, his loading varies. • Stands politely on the yard and is mannerly to tack up • No stable vices • A pleasure to have around and easy to do in all ways Potential: Mizuno has the quality and presence to excel in a number of disciplines . He would make a smart: • all-rounder • Grassroots event prospect • Hunter / Team Chase type • General competition horse He is sound, clean limbed and straight moving, with a sporty athletic build and a trainable brain. He’s the type that will continue to improve with consistent work and sympathetic production. A genuine, well-mannered young horse with all the basics in place and plenty of scope to progress further. Ready for someone to put their own stamp on and enjoy producing. Serious enquiries invited. Videos available on request.