Sport Horse Nation Spotlight: Take a Test Ride in Aiken

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Every winter there is a great migration of eventers moving south to avoid the perils of snow and ice and get a jump start on their competition season. Many ‘snowbirds’ settle down in Aiken, SC, a quaint southern city that has become a haven for horse people year round. Planning a shopping trip? Here are four horses for sale and available to try in Aiken.

Fernhill Finesse. Photo via Sport Horse Nation.

Competitive Prelim Packer with talent for more

Fernhill Finesse is a 10yo Irish Sport Horse gelding who has competed through Preliminary. He has 3 good gaits and is very brave but careful at the jumps. He has talent and ability to keep going up the levels or he would also be happy to show someone the ropes at the lower levels. Located in South Carolina.

Over and Out. Photo via Sport Horse Nation.

Over and Out~Novice Packer/T3D Eventer

Over and Out. 2007 16.2h Bay TB Gelding. Roger is a fabulous eventer for Jr/AA. He has milage thru Training level including at a Training 3 Day where he placed 18th out of 40+ horses. Very nice on the flat, easy to jump and very sweet personality. A heavier type TB who is sensible and quiet to ride. Does not pull or rush, very honest and reliable. Very suitable for Jr/AA with the talent to go Prelim. Located in South Carolina.

Queen of Spades. Photo via Sport Horse Nation.

Queen of Spades: Young Rider Schoolmaster

Queen of Spades: 2006 16h bay Thoroughbred mare by Mokheiba. This young rider schoolmaster has completed multiple CCI’s and CIC’s and is ready for her next rider. Queen is an excellent cross country horse and has earned ribbons at Preliminary. She is suitable for a junior, young rider or adult amateur. Located in South Carolina.

Cole Train. Photo via Sport Horse Nation.

Cole Train~Jr/AA Low Level Eventer

Cole Train is a 2009 16.3h Dark Bay Perch/Tb Gelding. He is a wonderful guy. I sold him 3 years ago to his Jr owner and she is heading to college so sadly for sale. She qualified him for AECs. He hacks out, travels perfectly and is well behaved. Easy to flat, point and shoot to jump- adores xc. He’s a squeeze ride and very balanced and can take a joke. No vices and ready to go this season. Novice is in the near future. Located in South Carolina.

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