7YR OLD BAY GELDING BY OPPOSITION HERACLES, GRASSROOTS AND BEYOND

Sire: Opposition Hercules Dam: Brooks Carnaval Spiritus (Carnival Drum line) Offered on behalf of a client, Ben is a smart, athletic and eye-catching gelding with the breeding and ability to make a serious grassroots contender and beyond. By the proven Opposition Hercules and out of a Carnival Drum mare, he combines blood, scope and a trainable brain. He has been correctly and sympathetically produced, having been lightly backed as a 4-year-old and allowed time to strengthen. Now confidently established and progressing well, Ben is: Jumping 1.00m/1.05m tracks with scope for more Straightforward and genuine to a fence, showing a bold and willing attitude Carefully introduced to eventing, with experience up to 80cm Schooled around Larkhill BE90/100 fences and course (13/04), taking everything in his stride Attending British Showjumping clear rounds on a ticket, proving honest and uncomplicated Any poles to date are purely down to his stage of education, he shows plenty of natural ability and wants to do the job. On the flat, Ben is still developing but is improving all the time. He has three correct paces, works in a soft outline, and will continue to strengthen with consistent work, making him an exciting prospect for someone wanting to produce their own horse. Temperament-wise, he is a pleasure to have around: Easy to handle, kind and genuine Good to shoe, load, travel and at shows Stands happily on the lorry Does require sedation for clipping Ben would be ideally suited to a competent amateur, ambitious grassroots rider, or a professional looking to produce a quality horse up the levels. He has all the raw ingredients - talent, attitude and breeding, to progress in the right hands. Asking Price: circa £25,000 Plenty of videos available on request. A lovely, genuine horse with a bright future ahead.