Furio

2002 16.2 hh Dark Bay Thoroughbred Gelding

EXPERIENCE & TRAINING - Furio began training in March '06 and shows potential for hunters, equitation, or dressage. He has a beautiful, relaxed frame and a quiet and confident way of going. He is confident over 2'9" and will progress. He is accustomed to turn out with other geldings 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. He has a polite, friendly, and curious personality; he loves the company and affection of humans. Furio has shown several times since I adopted him in 2006.

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")
2010 - Ohio Valley Riding Association Summer Series Reserve Champion 2’6”
2011 - Ohio Valley Riding Association Summer Series Reserve Champion 2’6”

CONFORMATION & MOVEMENT - Furio is big bodied with a robust frame, level top-line, broad, muscular chest, and sloping shoulder. He has a very elegant look (lots of chrome!), ample talent, courage, and willing personality that make a great show horse.  His facial expressions are always kind, thoughtful, and curious. He has solid, blemish-free legs. He has a beautiful trot and an easy canter with two easy leads.

HISTORY - Furio was adopted from the Last Chance Corral in March 2006. His Jockey Club name is Smart Glory, but he does not have a tattoo (has never raced).

POTENTIAL - He would be an easy transition from a rider accustomed to riding lesson horses. 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 a Walk, Trot, Canter Level Rider or greater.

SPECIFICS - full-cheek Waterford, 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.

VIDEO CLIPS - a few very old clips and three that I'm not entirely pleased with as they were filmed just two weeks into me getting back in the saddle after my pregnancy. Furio had been gone all summer on a lease and had lost some of his usual refinement.

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

$8,500

Recent Fences I

October 2012 (9.3MB)

Recent Fences II

October 2012 (8.3MB)

Recent Warm-Up

October 2012 (9.6MB)

Second Show Fences I

July 2006 (12.1MB)

Second Show Fences II

July 2006 (13.5MB)