I would like to make it clear in advance that I will only sell my horse when I have found the right person, even if it takes 2. years.
I have decided to sell my horse because I need a horse that is more comfortable to sit on in order to protect my back and pelvis. ... As a child I wished for my own horse, and then fulfilled my dream with my Shire. I only really learned to ride with these rough diamonds back then and I think "we did a great job".
But now, in the near future, I want to break new ground and end a phase of my life fairly, clearly and cleanly. ... Legend came to me directly from the breeder in England when he was 5 years old, for a whopping €10,000. (Contract of the purchase at that time available)
He is extremely well-behaved and people-oriented "Gentle Giant", he also has a calm, balanced character. Nothing upsets him so quickly. Children from the riding stable also love him.
He really enjoys spending time with his people, loves extensive grooming sessions, working in the arena and is happy to receive any kind of attention; he always tries to do everything right and has never shown any naughtiness in any situation so far.
He has full papers from the English Shire Horse Society.
He has grown up in the herd and knows both 24/7 keeping outside as well as the box + paddock.
He was broken in slowly at the age of 5 to protect his back/bone structure. As far as the hierarchy is concerned, he is the shaded boss. Every 2 to 3 days, he is ridden by me and occasionally by others. Calmness training, ground work, hanger training, walks and lots of cross-country rides are a big part of my routine.
This also includes riding past danger zones in order to accept any kind as normal. I ride him with the curb on purpose, which can be a great help in dangerous situations, because not every external danger is immediately recognizable.
I have been able to turn many negative situations into good ones, which may be opposed by many, but I have found that sometimes a timely intervention with the curb can prevent an uncontrolled passage.
And for danger training it is absolutely necessary to show the horse that nothing will happen to you. He then memorizes this after repeating it several times, and lo and behold, another danger has been dealt with.
So big mega tractors can come with trailers. If you radiate safety, he will trust you completely that everything is fine. .... "Legend" is of course regularly vaccinated and wormed. Of course, his hooves are also trimmed every few weeks and he is always cooperative and uncomplicated. My farrier uses a loud grinder, which he doesn't mind.
The dentist checks him once a year. He is currently barehoofed and has coped very well so far, but has also walked with shoes. ... Of course, he has also had to contend with mud fever, typical of this breed, which he has just got under control again.
As well as houndstooth, which appears in the right hind leg when he is tired from training or just in a bad mood. But it never comes through at a fast walk, trot or canter.
Once a month I inject him with a medication to treat his grain allergy. Biogenix Cure - follow-up treatment (immunotherapy) ... If you write to me, please leave more than just your name and cell phone number, otherwise these people seem dubious and end up in delete mode. .. Who are you, where do you live, what do you intend to do, where are you staying, what is your price offer, do you have a farrier for Shire?
