Noddy

2013 | Oldenburg Gelding | 17.1 | $10,000

Noddy is a lovely 2013 Oldenburg gelding with a big personality and a bit of quirk. He is a solid 17.1 hands and a beautiful mover. He has been trained through Third Level dressage and previously jumped extensively, though he no longer seems to enjoy jumping as much as he once did.

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We bred Noddy 12 years ago and sold him as a yearling. Since then, he has enjoyed a wonderful life with his owner, who invested significant time, training, and care into him. When she retired from riding, Noddy was still too young to step back from work. Unwilling to sell him elsewhere, she generously offered him back to me.

Over the past several months, I’ve evaluated what maintenance best supports him and have put in consistent rides. He is not suitable for a beginner; he thrives with a confident, experienced rider who appreciates a horse with size, talent, and opinions. While not dangerous, he will occasionally express his opinion about work - yet he is also the type who will give you his whole heart when he’s with you.

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With the right rider and consistent program, Noddy is fully capable of continuing a successful dressage career and could likely return to small jumping courses with dedication and patience. He is excellent to handle on the ground, enjoys his turnout, and stands well for both the vet and farrier. We have extensive X-rays available, as we had him thoroughly evaluated to determine what support he might need.

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He has been hacked out alone and taken him off property, and he has been well behaved. While his days of eventing or larger jumping efforts are likely behind him, he is truly stunning on the flat and has much to offer.

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