Empire - For Sale
Overview:
Price - Consigned to the Southern Belle Classic March 21-22
Location - Clover, SC
Temperament (1 Quiet - 10 Hot) -
1
Skills - Hunter/Jumper, All Around, Kid Safe, Amateur Friendly, Western Broke, Fox Hunting, Trail Riding, Dressage, Eventing, Hunter Pace, Working Equitation,
Maintenance & Special Care -
None
Empire is a 6 year old Friesian x Paint gelding standing 15.2 hands high. This is truly one of the nicest horses to ever step into our barn, a once in a lifetime type of horse. He is smart, talented, and is absolutely show stopping in the ring. He will go anywhere, do anything you ask, and has a fantastic dressage foundation that has him set up for success in any direction that you may decide to take him in. He jumps all the fences in hunt country with ease. He is as brave and honest as they come! We have taken him on hunter paces, overnight camping trips, dressage and jumping clinics and lessons, and more. Most importantly, we trust him to safely ride around with our little ones and guests.
In the arena, Empire will pack around any rider. His canter is phenomenal, and his trot looks like a huge flashy movement, yet he feels comfortable and easy to sit while in the saddle. He will go on the buckle, in a frame, or with a halter and lead rope. He knows basic lateral work and first level dressage tests. Empire will be easy to bring up the levels as he is balanced, and soft, with quality gaits. Empire will take a joke and does not mind a nervous or timid rider. He is a confidence builder and a patient teacher. We have started Empire over fences in the ring and he has been brave and honest in every way, though most of his jumping experience is out in hunt country. He will pop over logs, walls, and coupes up to 3”6 with plenty of scope for more.
Out of the ring, Empire is a trail master that loves to explore. He will cross any and all obstacles and loves water. He’s brave, easy, and safe for anyone. He rides alone or with a group, and is used to loading up in the trailer and going off property to trail ride, hunter pace, and school at other arenas. Empire the same horse on or off property, and can be safely handed and ridden by anyone.
In the barn, Empire is the barn favorite. We have nothing but great things to say about this lovable guy. He has a puppy dog personality, and acts more like a dog than a horse. He’s in your pocket, yet polite and respectful. He has no vices or quirks and is easy for even the smallest of children to handle. This horse is such a character. You can’t go into the pasture without him coming up to you and saying hello. You can’t clean his stall without him trying to “help” by picking up the pitchfork with his mouth. If you drive the tractor into the field, he will stick his head into the window of the machine to give you a kiss. You will want to load him up in your backseat (he would hop right in if you let him) and take him home. It is literally impossible to not love this horse.
Empire is the complete package and special in every way. No matter what discipline you wish to take him in, he will be successful. And no matter your level of riding, you will be safe with him. Empire is an easy keeper that can live inside or out, and has no quirks or maintenance. Just hop on and enjoy the ride.