23/04/2026
The first of our where are they now profile of our OTT retainers 🏇🏻🏇🏻🦄
“Out Of Isolation “sired by Squamosa( Danehill; Redoutes Choice ; Biscayne -Bletching )
out of Sweet Ella ( Sir Tristan- Zebeel- Octagonal ; Northern Dancer -Dance Spell )
Incredible blood lines
Sue Deeble purchased her horse “Lockey “ from Equorum and she shared her experience.
🏇🏻How did you hear about Equorum OTT horses for sale?
🗣️I heard about Equorum through a friend of a friend who knew Sarah.
🏇🏻Did you look at more than one horse at Equorum or was your horse the only one?
🗣️I looked at 3 other horses on the day but after watching Locky being ridden he was the one I wanted to ride.
🏇🏻Did you have a wish list when you went looking for a new horse , such as age, s*x, height , colour , experience?
🗣️My wish list was at least 16hh, young (5-7). I was preferring a mare initially but once I rode him my mind was changed. All I really wanted was a quiet good temperament horse that doesn't shy and that's exactly what I got
🏇🏻How long did it take for your horse to settle at your place and was there a trial period or something if it didn’t work out ?
🗣️From the day I adopted him Sarah told me if for any reason he didn't work out or I just couldn't keep him he could come back, no time was put on that.
It took approximately month for him to settle in, he was initially a little overwhelmed by his new environment but I did heaps of groundwork to help him relax.
🏇🏻How professional was the sale?
🗣️From the first phone call to Sarah I had nothing but professionalism. She couldn't have been more helpful. I told her what I was after and She sent videos and pictures of all 3 horses she thought would work for me.
🏇🏻Did you receive paperwork etc about your new horse ?
🗣️ I received adoption paperwork, some of his history and everything he had done since being at Equorum which included his daily feed routine, when feet, teeth and worming was last done and how he behaved having all those thing done. Also a couple of photos from just being in paddock.
🏇🏻How did you find the experience to go and try and buy ?
🗣️Experience was so easy. I rode him on a Saturday (which Sarah couldn't be there) but both boys Rory and Stuart were there and very helpful. After a 20 minute ride on Locky I asked Rory about another one and he said " he might be too spooky for you" so I didn't bother. I rang Sarah that night to organise another ride, we worked out a date and I took my float. The day before I left I msgd Sarah to ask if he'd floated before, she said no but he'll be fine. He walked straight on and didn't move for over 2 hours!
🏇🏻Tell us a little about your initial experience with him at home
🗣️There has been a few teething problems as with all new horses, just getting to know and trust each other. He's a sensitive soul and very cuddly. He'd never been in an indoor but he rode it like a champ. He is such a pleasure to be around. He has never let me down in a ride, he's got the best temperament and always gives it his best without complaining. He's very fast at picking up new training moves. When I first rode him Rory said he is very "looky" but doesn't do anything with it, he was spot on! He's a bloody sticky nose, has to look at everything that's going on and loses concentration but we've now resolved that with a noise reducing bonnet. He is the best boy and I'm so happy with him
🗣️He has the best temperament. I have lessons with Amanda Mitchell on Tuesdays and everytime she has a ride she can't believe the amazing temperament he has
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