Beau Jangles

Highlights

safe and sensible | sound and healthy | willing and responsive

Introduction

Beau Jangles is a well-educated Stock Horse type with practical experience at working cattle, doing general farm work and allrounder pony club activities. He has been owned and enjoyed by the same family for the last four years. Light in the bridle and quick to respond, he has the agility for tight turns and he has a good stop. He would suit a capable rider who enjoys a forward horse for stock work and farm riding.

Education, skills and experience

Beau is ridden by a 20 year old woman who has recently taken him to four-day Ringers Mini Camp - doing cattle work, practising rein-backs, tight turns and quick stops.

He has attended Pony Club outings and a Mark Langley Horsemanship clinic. He is accustomed to tractors, trucks, motorbikes, livestock and dogs. He can jump small fences, though jumping is not his favourite activity.

General demeanour under saddle

Beau is forward, sharp and willing under saddle. He works softly in a snaffle, is tolerant of rider mistakes and gives the effort asked of him.

In unfamiliar situations, Beau can be looky and may occasionally step sideways away from something. He responds to reassurance and remains safe at all times. Like most horses, he may call out to other horses while continuing with his work. He does not have any vices or quirks.

Current workload / fitness

Beau is in light work and is ridden once or twice a week. He may benefit from a quick lunge before the first ride back after a spell.

Handling

Beau enjoys human company and is particularly fond of food. He is easy to catch, ties calmly, self-loads and travels quietly. He is straightforward to clip and wash. He is barefoot and needs some management for the farrier.

Feeding and management

Beau lives on grass alone and does best with another horse within sight. He is the top of the pecking order in the paddock.

Medical history

Beau’s does not have any past or current medical issues. He is up to date with dental. Vet checks are welcome at the buyer's expense.

Rider Suitability

Beau is best suited to a confident intermediate rider. He could suit a confident capable junior or young rider with appropriate guidance, provided they enjoy a forward, responsive horse for cattle work, general farm riding and PC / ARC.

Reason for sale

Beau’s owner lacks time and would like to find him a home where someone who can ride him regularly and give him love and attention.