In the market for a new four-legged partner? You may find your unicorn on our (recently redesigned!) sister site, Sport Horse Nation. Each week we feature a few current listings for insp0 — click the links for more information.
Looking down upon the competition isn’t generally considered sportsmanlike, but if you just happen to be seated upon the tallest horse in the class? Well then, it (literally) can’t be helped.
Among the nifty new features on EN’s newly redesigned Sport Horse Nation classifieds site is a search bar slider wherein you can hand-select the height range of your dream horse. Check it out!
As a courtesy to our readers who LOVE a good high horse and refuse to come down, here are five recent postings for horses that are 17.1-hands or taller (mounting block not included):
Experienced 4* horse perfect for Young Rider or Adult Amateur
- Name: Cooley Almighty (“Kavan”)
- Year Born: 2013
- Height: 17.1
- Breed: KPWN
- Gender: Gelding
- Eventing Competition Level: Advanced
- Price: Unspecified
- Location: Hoffman, NC, USA
- “‘Kavan’ is an 11yr old Dutch Warmblood gelding by Verdi standing 17.1h. Purchased as a 4yr old he has taken his amateur rider with no UL experience through the 4* level. He has had many top placings throughout his career. He is a fancy mover on the flat with clean changes. You will not find a better cross country horse than Kavan! Would be well suited for an ambitious young rider or amateur. Read more …“
FOR SALE: NOVICE OR DRESSAGE UNICORN
- Name: CMF Diamond Trinity (“Tiernan”)
- Year Born: 2016
- Height: 17.2
- Breed: Irish Draught
- Gender: Gelding
- Eventing Competition Level: Novice (US)
- Comfortable Dressage Schooling Level: Third Level
- Price: $60,000
- Location: Hugo, Minnesota, USA
- “Tiernan has taken his young rider from my second horse trial ever to training level with lots of accolades in between over the 5 years hes been with us, including AECs and Area Championships. Although he has Training miles, he is much better suited to be a Novice and below superstar OR continue with his dressage education. Read more …“
Fisher’s Guccio: 2020 17.1h bay Dutch Harness Horse gelding
- Name: Fisher’s Guccio (“Gucci”)
- Year Born: 2020
- Height: 17.1
- Breed: Dutch Harness Horse
- Gender: Gelding
- Eventing Competition Level: Prospect
- Price: $15,000
- Location: Middleburg, Virginia, USA
- “Although Gucci is a new addition to the TFSH program, he’s quickly becoming a barn favorite with his sweet and goofy personality. His eagerness to please has made him easy to work with and a fast learner. Originally purchased as a dressage horse, Gucci has shown a talent for jumping, making him a promising prospect for someone looking to bring along a sensitive, sensible horse. Read more …“
- Name: Killerisk Maximilian (“Killian”)
- Year Born: 2013
- Height: 17.1
- Breed: ISH
- Gender: Gelding
- Eventing Competition Level: Novice (US)
- Price: $60,000
- Location: Groveland, FL, USA
- “Previously, Killian has competed through Novice eventing and .90 jumpers at WEC, HITS, and other local jumper shows. Easygoing, jumps from any distance and always aims to please. Although he has plenty of scope he isn’t the type to jump his rider out of the tack regardless the size of the fence, making him very suitable for an amateur or young rider who needs a horse that will get them to the other side of the fence safely. Easy lead changes. Read more …“
Proudly Offered For Sale in Round Hill, VA: Carlingford Rockabilly
- Name: Carlingford Rockabilly (“Billy”)
- Year Born: 2017
- Height: 17.1
- Breed: Irish Sport Horse
- Gender: Gelding
- Eventing Competition Level: Preliminary
- Location: Round Hill, VA, USA
- “Billy is a beautiful gelding who just won his first preliminary with a 21.3 dressage mark! He has all the quality and trainability to continue a very successful career up the levels. This exciting horse is looking for an ambitious rider to join him on his journey to big things. He is bred for the job and has only been loved and produced with his future in mind. Read more … “
