Smart Glory - "Furio"

2002 16.3 hh Dark Bay Thoroughbred Stallion

HISTORY – Furio was adoptedfrom the Last Chance Corral in March 2006. Although I didn't think that I was interested in a stallion I just couldn't pass up his good looks and personality. He was kept a stallion and subsequently donated to the LCC because he was too slow at the track. Furio is not tattooed because he was too slow even to be entered in a race.

EXPERIENCE & TRAINING – Furio began training in March '06 and shows potential for hunters, equitation, or dressage. Furio already has a beautiful, relaxed frame and a quiet and confident way of going. He is confident over 2'3" and will progess as he ages. Furio will perform flying-lead-changes on cue but they are still need more work for finess and predictability. Furio was shown several times in 2006; was very well-behaved in the show and practice arenas and I look forward to continued success as he gains experience and balance.

CONFORMATION & MOVEMENT –Furio is big bodied, 16.2+ hands high at last measurement and likely to grow a little taller. He has a robust frame with a level top-line, broad, muscular chest, and sloping shoulder. His facial expressions are always kind, thoughtful, and curious. He has solid, blemish-free legs from his young age and short time at the track. He has a beautiful trot and an easy canter with two wonderful leads. I'm excited by his opportunities as a show hunter or as a stallion for hunters and pleasure horses.

MANNERISIMS – Furio is accustomed to turn out with other geldings or colts and is always easy to catch in the field. He is polite around the barn and stands quietly for bathing, will cross tie for mane pulling, braiding, clipping, and farrier work. He is comfortable in the barn and in the arena with and without companions. He loads into and out of the trailer easily, hauls well, and will tie to the side. Furio has a polite, friendly, and curious personality; he loves the company and affection of humans. 

EVENTS
07/07 - Showtime Series - Champion Beginning Hunter Non-Pro (2'3")
07/07 - Showtime Series - Reserve Champion Very Green Hunter (2'3")
07/07 - New Vocations Charity Show - Reserve Champion Very Green Hunter (2'3")

POTENTIAL – Furio is the quietest horse I have ever owned and would be an easy transition from a rider accustomed to riding lesson horses. Furio has a very elegant look, ample talent, courage, and willing personality that make a great show horse. He shows potential for hunters and has the maneuverability of a reliable equitation mount. He would be an excellent mount for an adult to enjoy in any aspect of showing or pleasure riding. He is a young, cute, and sound prospect for a less experienced rider to progress on. Furio would best perform and progress under the guidance of an Advanced Walk, Trot, Canter Level Rider or greater.

SPECIFICS – full-cheek snaffle, regular bridle with standing martingale, a regular tree saddle with a 52" girth, and a 80" blanket. Furio does not require a standing martingale but keeps his head up better with one

VETERINARY & SOUNDNESS – He has not been hurt, lame, or ill since his arrival on the farm.

DVD – Call to reserve a copy of the next DVD featuring footage of Furio and others available for sale.

$10,000

Price subject to increase with training and show experience/ success.

Second Show Fences

July 2006 (6.76MB)

Second Show Fences

July 2006 (5.99MB)

Furio Trotting

June 2006 (1.72MB)

Furio Cantering

June 2006 (1.72MB)

Fences

June 2006 (1.43MB)