A special Cold-Blooded gelding is looking for a forever home - Sometimes, loving a horse also means being honest with yourself and choosing the path that’s right for the horse.
With a heavy heart, I’ve therefore decided to place my beautiful cold-blooded gelding in loving and suitable hands.
He’s turning 5 years old, stands about 1.68 m tall, and already has impressive size and build. I’m on the shorter side myself and am increasingly realizing that he’s simply becoming a bit “too much for me” both physically and in terms of his capabilities. That’s exactly why I want to give him the chance to find someone who’s a better fit for him and can offer him what he deserves.
He has been driven in a single-horse team, though that was quite some time ago, so he would need to be retrained in this area calmly and patiently. He’s also been ridden under saddle.
But what makes him truly special to me is his character.
He’s an absolute gem of a horse. Once he’s gained trust in his owner, he’s incredibly affectionate and hardly ever leaves their side. He wants to please his handler and is truly easy to handle in a wide variety of situations.
His temperament is remarkable for his age. He has an incredibly calm, relaxed, and even-tempered disposition. That’s exactly why I can picture him perfectly pulling a carriage again. In my opinion, he embodies so much of what you’d want in a reliable carriage horse: calmness, a steady nerve, and a willingness to trust his handler.
Even when a mare is around, he generally remains easy to handle. However, to be honest, he really loves mares. He can get a bit over-excited at times and sometimes tries to mount them. This behavior is significantly less pronounced when he’s on monk’s pepper. Still, you should be aware that mares are definitely of interest to him.
The good news, though, is that even in such situations, he remains easy to handle. Whether he’s out on the trail, around other horses, or when a mare is nearby—with calm and confident handling, he’s easy to manage.
He doesn’t need much at all. Above all, he needs a person who’s willing to build a genuine relationship with him and provide him with security and trust.
I’m convinced that he has an incredible amount of potential. With the right guidance, time, and someone who believes in him, he can develop into a wonderful and reliable horse you can count on.
And that’s exactly why this decision is so hard for me.
I’ve decided to rehome him because I can’t currently give him the time and attention he deserves and needs for his continued development. He’s a young horse with so much potential, and I don’t want him to be held back by my limited time and physical abilities.
I hope to find him a home where he isn’t just a horse, but a beloved partner and friend who is allowed to continue growing, learning, and building trust in a calm environment.
In my opinion, whoever wins his trust will receive something truly special in return.
A young draft horse with a heart of gold, a wonderful temperament, a calm disposition, and a great deal of potential—and perhaps exactly the kind of horse who, together with his human, can become a truly reliable companion for life.
The right home comes before price!
My top priority is ensuring he ends up in the right hands and finds his forever home.
If you’re seriously interested, I’d be happy to tell you more about him, his training, his personality, and his experiences so far.
