Sport Horse Nation Spotlight: 10 Horses to Check Out in Aiken

In the market for a new four-legged partner? You may find your unicorn on our sister site, Sport Horse Nation. To help with the search, we’re going to feature a selection of current listings here on EN. We include the ad copy provided; click the links for videos, pricing and contact information.

Calling all Aiken-based and Aiken-bound snowbirds! If you’re on the prowl for a new eventing partner, this week’s edition of “Sport Horse Nation Spotlight” goes out to you.

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Alt Decorum~Jr/AA Eventer!

Alt Decorum 2015 16.2h Bay Unraced TB Gelding

Deco has some mileage through BN and is ready for Novice level Eventing! He is a very brave and uncomplicated jumper and is fun on the flat! Could easily transition to being a Low Child/Adult Jumper. Balanced canter and gallop with a nice mouth and tidy form! He is terrific to hack out and easy around the barn. Very handsome and a cute personality! Great option for Jr/AA.

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Wexford Cruise

2013 Grey ISH gelding standing 16hh, sired by Loch Cruise. Fig is a is a beautiful horse having evented up to prelim. He is a lovely mover and has a super jump. Fun horse to ride, is great on trails. Easy keeper, no vices.

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Training Level Packer

Colt’s renegade (Walter) is a 2013, 16.2 hand thoroughbred gelding . Walter has competed through training level and has started schooling prelim. Generally scoring lower 30’s on the flat. He’s an elegant mover with three lovely gaits. Walter has nice form over jumps along with a great gallop on xc. He’s got the makings for the upper levels, or would be happy enough going around the lower levels. Extremely forgiving over fences. Good for farrier, vet, tying to the trailer, shipper, clipping.

Currently located a couple minutes outside Aiken.

Just finished a very confident run at sporting days Feb horse trials in the top ten of competitive open division.

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Excel Star Courage

Bravery isn’t required with this one. Excel Star Courage is a 2018, 16.2h gelding by Scrapman out of Tullibards Caledonia. He is a comfortable ride with a lofty, easy jump, perfect for a career as an eventer, fox hunter or jumper.

He has a great mind and super attitude. He hacks out just as easily alone as in company. He could easily be an upper level eventer or happily stay at the lower levels.

This handsome gentleman is suitable for a young rider, amateur or professional.

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Excel Star Caviar

It’s a good thing we aren’t selling Excel Star Caviar by the ounce! This 16.2h, 2018 bay Irish Sport Horse gelding is by Celtic Hero out of Ballinlough Daisy Douglas (x Ard VDL Douglas).

A stylish jumper with a high performance career in his potential. He is rhythmic to the jumps which will make him equally suited for the hunter ring, a jumper course or the phases of eventing.

He is generous and kind, easy on the eyes and to be around. He hacks out alone or in company. He is a lovely prospect for a junior or amateur with professional level scope.

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Excel Star Mr. De Muze

High performance potential for the hunter and jumper rings or eventing field! With excellent jumping bloodlines, Excel Star Mr. De Muze is by I’m Special De Muze (x Emerald) out of a Cruising mare.

The bay, 2018 Irish Sport Horse gelding is 16h.

He is brave and quiet to the jumps. He is easy to work around on the ground and is just as comfortable hacking out alone as he is in company.

He could easily be developed by a junior or amateur as by a professional.

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Excel Star Merlin

Let Excel Star Merlin cast his spell on you. The 2018, 16h, grey by King’s Cornet is bred for a life with jumps. This talented Irish Sport Horse gelding is jumping courses and schooling cross country. He is brave to the jumps and curious in his nature.

Merlin is happy to hack out alone or in company. He is sweet in the barn, and just cute in everything he does. He is a lovely prospect for a junior or amateur.

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Excel Star Jack Be Nimble

Jumping candle sticks is no issue for Excel Star Jack Be Nimble. This 16h, 2017 Irish Sport Horse gelding is so much fun to jump. Effortless and smooth, he is perfect for an amateur or junior who doesn’t get daily saddle time and would be a load of fun for anyone!

He is recently imported and has already been to his first show in Aiken (youtu.be/5T6tkDRfNpw). He is by Exquis Powerfree out of Mosside Lass. Multi-talented and kind, he is perfect for the show ring (he has an easy lead change) as a hunter/jumper or in the field as an eventer or fox hunter.

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Excel Star Quidam’s Cavalier

Are you ready to start the 2022 season in style? Excel Star Quidam’s Cavalier won both his last starts in 2021, outings at Maryland and Full Moon Farm Fall Horse Trials, with scores in the low 20s.

He is lovely mover, and easy to make round. He is a 16.2, 2016 gelding by Quidam Junior out of a Cavalier Royale mare. He has a super temperament, quiet and uncomplicated.

Very talented, he could be a show jumper or eventer. With his temperament he is suitable for a junior or amateur.

Quidam is ready to be heading down centerline at training level this year.

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Training level packer

🦄 🚨 Irie is a 7 year old 16.2 Oldenburg gelding by Innverness. Many top placings at Training level with experience at Modified/Prelim and would be happy to show someone the ropes or to continue up the levels. He is exceptional on the flat and very straightforward over fences. Located in Aiken and ready to be tried! Mid five figures starting with a six. Pm or contact 443.821.5193 for more information!

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