20/02/2017
Larundel Garfield is looking for a fantastic dressage home to take him on to greater things.
Garfield is an Australian Warmblood, is 17.3hh with correct conformation, an enormous engine, lovely shoulder, straight legs, and plenty of bone. Although he is big, he is very strong and athletic, and doesn’t feel at all cumbersome to ride. He is light in hand and responsive to the leg and seat. He is substantial enough to carry a large rider but, with great sensitivity to the aides and a narrower ribcage, perfectly rideable for the smaller person. He has three very correct paces, with an enormous marching 4 beat walk, clear trot and an uphill canter. He is a full brother to “Larundel Gianni”, that was 2010 Supreme Warmblood Exhibit at the Brisbane Royal under an international judge.
Garfield loves his work, and is never happier than when training. He tries exceptionally hard, and has always been a horse who seems to enjoy learning. He will “take refuge” in his work with a supportive rider, even in a stressful or frightening environment.
During his time with us, Garfield has competed successfully at Novice level, won Novice champion at his last official outing, and in his first unofficial elementary test, scored over 70%. He is working solidly in all elementary work, with clear walk pirouettes, impressive laterals, strong counter canter and walk/canter transitions, and is starting training on flying changes and canter pirouette. His real forte will become clear as he progresses further, with enormous talent for collected work. He was started with classical principles in mind, and is established with in-hand work, including Spanish Walk. He would thrive in either a competitive environment or in a classical dressage home with this training base.
Garfield has done a bit of jumping, mostly over logs as a change from dressage training, and shows some talent for it, though this has never been the focus of his training. He has regularly been out on roads and trails, and is fine with traffic, although his is afraid of trucks and has a bit of a phobia of street signs.
Garfield is a pleasure to work with under saddle and in hand, and is easy going with most things, though does have some quirks. Easy to shoe, float, wash, worm, inject etc. Hendra vaccination up to date.
I have had Garfield since I bought him from his breeder as a 4 year old, and it is with great regret that we offer him for sale. Due to a change in my work situation, I won’t have time to train and compete him. He is the kind of horse that needs work and training, thrives on one-on-one attention and is happiest when working and learning.
Due to his talent and quirks, he will only be placed with the best of experienced dressage homes.
Sire: Larundel Gandalf
Dam: Killkerran Kokoiki
Colour: Chestnut
S*x: Gelding
Height: 17.3 hh
Breed: Warmblood
Age: 11 yrs
Price: $15 000
Registered with the Australian Continental Equestrian Group.
See our fb page for video of garfield under saddle.
Contact Andrew Lindsay on 0438 746 873, or via fb.
