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Congratulations to Tracy Freels, and her client Mieke!!

Cartier: 9 year old Bay Gelding

Overview:  Cartier is a 17H 9-year old Oldenberg gelding by the top hunter sire Cabardino out of a Ramiro Z grandaughter (Click here for pedigree).  He is currently competing in the 3'3" green hunters and is ready for his next career with a child or adult partner.  You can view video footage of Cartier by clicking on the following link:  Cartier Videos. USEF #5505851 Click here for USEF Report.

Show Mileage and Potential:  Cartier has competed at several top venues in the Northeast to include Capital Challenge, Harrisburg Pennsylvania National, HITS Saugerties, Old Salem Farm, Monmouth at the Team, etc. His individual accomplishments also include participation in the $15,000 Stal Hendrix Finals at HITS, Tri-colors and other ribbons at HITS Saugerties, Old Salem Farm, Monmouth at the Team, NY Horse and Pony, and more. We believe Cartier has the potential to move up to the 3'6" green hunters. 

Under Saddle:  Cartier is well broke with gaits that are steady, comfortable to sit, and he has a competitive jump that is easy to stay with over fences. He is a little bit of a leg ride but he has his own motor and is very straight-forward.  Cartier is a dependable "point and shoot" ride with a big step that is easy to rate.  He is handy, adjustable, responsive, has great lead changes, knows the counter canter, yet is easy enough for a novice to flat. Under saddle he is honest, kind, forgiving, willing, brave consistent and dependable. 

Trainability:  Cartier aims to please and he learns quickly.  He is smart, retains his training well and has a good work ethic. 

Preferred Rider:  Cartier performs well for a rider that keeps a supportive leg and encourages his natural bascule.

On the Ground:  Cartier has exceptional ground manners.  He enjoys being groomed and bathed and he adores attention and treats. This gentle, charming, young man is very agreeable and tolerant.  He has no vices and is a pleasure to have in the barn.  Cartier has a great brain and is very easy on the ground.  He clips, loads, bathes, ships, stands politely on the cross ties, and goes on the treadmill.  Cartier is very well mannered with a content personality. 

Temperament:  Cartier is a quiet, sweet, affectionate, agreeable young man.  He is an easy-going, laid-back, gentle, tolerant, good-brained horse. Cartier has a puppy dog "in your pocket" type of personality and he adores peppermints.

At the Show:  Cartier is easy to show and always jumps around the first time.  He needs minimal prep with little or no lunging.

Program:  Cartier is currently being ridden about 5 times a week and schools over fences once or twice a week depending on his show schedule. He is accustomed to being hacked by a child rider at home.  Cartier is an easy keeper.  Like all our horses, he receives turnout as weather permits.  He is accustomed to being turned out in either a sand sacrific paddock or a half-acre grass paddock.  He enjoys light hacks in large grass fields or on bridle pathes.