- Skills / Disciplines
- All Around, Athletic, Dappled, Dressage, English Pleasure, Eventing, Flashy, Hunter, Hunter Under Saddle, Jumper, Jumping, Hunter Jumper, Ridden English, Show Jumping, Trail, Trail Riding
Additional Comments
Who's looking for a unicorn on a budget?! Look no further than "Chaika", one of the sweetest and most uncomplicated mares you'll ever meet. If you are not a mare fan, she will make you one. Total barn favorite and is adored by everyone who meets her. And no - I'm not just hyping her up for the ad; she really is the BEST girl. There are simply too many good things to say about her, so let's start with the bad instead.
The bad: She gets itchy during the summer here in FL.... (read more) For this reason, I am ideally looking for a home out of FL (she came from NY and had no issues there - I suspect anywhere out of florida would do her wonders), OR a home here that can go to greater lengths to control the itching (allergy testing/shots??) To clarify - she is perfectly fine with the heat. No breathing problems, she sweats great, etc. This is the sole reason for her sale and yes, it's her only vice!
The good: She has a wonderful brain, great work ethic, and is a fast learner. (Have I used all the buzz words yet?). She only had 2 starts (too slow!) and was properly let down for awhile before being restarted early 2023. She is SO smart; her first ride back this year after SIX MONTHS off was right after a hurricane - there was a lot of wind and loud machinery nearby, yet she w/t/c around the ring like she hadn't had a day off! And that was with NO prep whatsoever, you don't need to lunge this girl unless you want to. If you're looking for a greenie that is easy enough for an amateur (Hi! I'm that amateur lol!), fancy enough for the show ring, versatile enough to do any discipline, and is still in the 4 figures - this is your girl. She... leads, ties, loads, trailers, lunges, and stands to be... clipped, groomed, bathed, vetted, trimmed, tacked, mounted, and hugged. Is trained to a whistle and comes when called. She's great around traffic and vehicles - will stick her entire head in your car asking for a treat. Heck, she even ponies off a golf cart. She is barefoot and has excellent feet; she's never been lame while I've had her or had any sort of health issue besides for the allergies. Easy keeper (for a TB, at least), 2 scoops of Tribute Kalm Ultra and 2 flakes of T&A per day.
Undersaddle she is green but so willing. No buck/bite/bolt/rear and is not marish in the slightest (used to share a fence line with a stallion for months and she was perfectly behaved!). She goes W/T/C both ways (english and bareback) and has been introduced to small jumps which she loves. Goes in a snaffle and has a soft mouth. Big walk, floaty trot, super comfortable canter. Isn't too sensitive and isn't too kick-along - she's the perfect balance of both. She has been off-property on trails and enjoys being the leader (but will contain herself if she must be the caboose!) She is out 24/7 but is also fine to be stalled. Great with other horses and has been exposed to all animals with no issues - chickens, ducks, dogs, cats, goats, cows... She's had extensive groundwork and desensitizing done in the 1 1/2 yrs that I've had her. UTD on everything and I have all her papers. This is everyone's dream horse in a pretty dappled wrapper, and she won't last long (sadly for me!). Needless to say, please only message if you're a fabulous home that's going to adore and cherish her as much as I do.
➡️Could go with tack for extra $. Unlimited photos and videos - can even video chat with her if you'd like!
➡️Serious enquiries only; no trials, long-term holds, or time-wasters please.
➡️Ask your trainer, spouse, parent, neighbor or whoever will be involved before contacting me!
➡️Buyer is responsible for pickup or shipping arrangements/cost.
