Smart Hunter

A reluctant sale of our lovely Ali, purely as we are looking to reduce our numbers. Ali is a very smart, experienced hunter who absolutely lives for following hounds. He loves his job, will jump and go all day, and is a wonderfully comfortable ride. He is a keen, forward-going hunter who enjoys being up towards the front rather than at the back of the field. He will fidget through sheer excitement but does nothing naughty. Ali hunted most weekends throughout last season without fault and has just been out for the opening meet with the North Cotswold. Previously show jumped up to 1.35m in Ireland, and his jumping experience is a real asset out hunting. He is brave, careful and very capable, happily popping a decent wall or post and rail from a trot when required. He is good with hounds, good to hack (although he isn’t particularly keen on large lorries) and generally straightforward to have around. Full transparency regarding soundness: Ali is advertised at a very sensible price because he would not pass a vetting, and it is important to us that any potential buyer understands his history. He has previously had time off due to a DDFT (deep digital flexor tendon) injury. Since returning to work, we have found that Ali has been able to hunt regularly and happily, as demonstrated by his full season last year. However, he does not cope well on hard ground so we turn him away in the summer. He is therefore not being sold as an all-rounder or a horse for someone wanting to compete and work him throughout the year. He would be best suited to someone looking for a capable, experienced hunter who understands his limitations. Ali is very low maintenance to keep as he is happiest living out 24/7. He does not need nor want pampering. He has given me some wonderful days hunting, and this is genuinely a reluctant sale. We would much rather be completely upfront about his history and find the right knowledgeable home than oversell him. £6,000 – priced to reflect his veterinary history and limitations. A fantastic opportunity for the right person to enjoy a very smart, talented hunter on a low budget, with their eyes fully open to his history and management requirements. Serious enquiries welcome. Happy to discuss his history openly.