Why Waltz Hotshot

Harry is an absolute superstar competing and established at Prix St George and has all the buttons and work started for Grand Prix. He is a stunning, sensationally moving horse that is also completely safe and trustworthy. At this level, these safe and sound schoolmaster horses are few and far between.

Conformation: Harry is a classic example of a modern dressage horse - he is built ‘uphill’ and is the picture of strength, balance and symmetry.

Education and experience: Harry is the ultimate dressage horse - with 8 official dressage results of up to 68% at Advanced and PSG level and he has only been competing at FEI level since early 2024! He has competed at major venues, remaining reliable and confident at all times and winning numerous titles and being on multiple high performance squads.

Harry’s has all the ‘tricks’! His ride-ability is unmatched with easy lateral work, consistent medium and extended paces, canter pirouettes and confirmed piaffe.

Harry is the same at home, as he is at competitions, whether outdoors or indoors. He is very calm and reliable. Harry has benefited from exposure to life outside of ‘being a dressage horse’ and some ‘light’ work years when his owner was starting her family. He has been given time to mature and develop at an appropriate and healthy pace.

Harry likes a variety of work, is safe on the trail, being ridden bareback, at the river and swimming in dams. Harry is not concerned by farm life - tractors, trucks, motorbikes, livestock, dogs or other pets.

General demeanour under saddle: Harry is responsive and willing. He is soft and 'light' in the bridle and willingly 'collects'. Harry works with a good contact in both a snaffle and double bridle. He is tolerant of rider mistakes and is straightforward enough for capable and confident amateur or young riders to enjoy and compete.

Current workload/ fitness: Harry is in work 5 times a week and is competing. He does not need to be ridden regularly to be safe and his behaviour is not affected by a spell.

Handling: Harry is super safe and is well mannered on the ground but is a big horse who likes a cuddle - he does need to be reminded of his ‘place’ at times.

Harry is easy to catch, lead and handle - for farrier,  picking out feet, grooming and washing. Harry loads into float and truck very easily, stands quietly when travelling and unloads calmly. He is easy and calm to clip. 

Behaviour: Harry is a confidence builder and a true gentleman schoolmaster who is safe for novice riders under instruction - he gives pony rides to the owner’s ten year old niece and was the first horse she cantered.

Harry is absolutely safe with no buck, bolt, rear but is not completely unflappable - like 99% of horses, if you jump out at him from behind a bush, he may do a small side step and stop to stare.

Feeding and management: Harry is fed easisport and is an easy doer. He is given ulcer protect supplements, a hoof supplement and 4Cyte - like most performance horses - as a preventative. 

Medical history: Harry is 100% sound and without issues, his family welcomes any vet check, xrays, scans and blood tests. He had part of his third eyelid removed due to a growth, three years ago but it is not noticeable, has never been an issue and doesn’t affect him. Harry is a ‘hot’ horse but he sweats and breathes well despite the north Queensland humidity. He has benefited from some ‘light’ work years due to his owner starting her family and has low miles/ less wear and tear than the average horse of the same age. 

Rider Suitability: While safe for a novice rider, his owner feels that an intermediate rider who can ride him effectively will be the best fit. Over time, with a novice rider, his work may lose it’s sparkle.

Reason for sale: Harry is extremely reluctantly for sale due the climate in north Queensland. As the dressage level gets higher, his owner feels that the climate is affecting their ability to train as much as she would like to. She feels that a kinder climate would see him progress  and reach his full potential.

If you are looking for a stunning new best friend - a loving, kind and smoochy horse who is also willing, straight forward to ride -  then Harry is the one for you!