John (AKA John Showman) — Traditional Gypsy Cob Gelding
John (AKA John Showman) — Traditional Gypsy Cob Gelding
Age: 4 years
Height: 13.3hh
Colour: Bay skewbald / coloured
Suitability: Experienced, confident and firm child or adult
Discipline: Kid's pony / Happy hacker / All-rounder / Pleasure driver
UK & International Export: ✓
Passported: ✓
Microchipped: ✓
Up-to-date with vaccinations: ✓
Up-to-date with dentist: ✓
Up-to-date with farrier: ✓
Up-to-date with worming: ✓
Safe, calm temperament: ✓
Ride & drive: ✓
Open to pre-purchase veterinary examination: ✓
About John
John is a kind, easy-going gelding with a fantastic temperament and a genuine willingness to please. He is a lovely confidence-giving horse who benefits from an experienced and confident rider and is suitable for a firm, capable child or adult.
As an important point of disclosure, John can be slightly strong on the bit at times and therefore benefits from an experienced, confident and firm rider who is comfortable maintaining a steady, consistent contact. John has mostly been ridden by children, and this has not presented a problem, but we believe it is important to be open and transparent about his way of going so that he finds the right home and rider.
Calm, sensible and well-mannered, John is a pleasure to handle both on the ground and under saddle. He is also experienced in cart and harness. For his age, he is well educated and has been extensively desensitised to a wide variety of everyday sights, sounds and situations, helping him remain relaxed and settled in new environments.
John is affectionate and enjoys human interaction, often greeting people with his willing and gentle nature. He has been driven on the roads and is accustomed to traffic, busy areas and crowds, taking new experiences in his stride with a calm and level-headed attitude.
He is an honest and reliable cob with an excellent temperament and would make a wonderful happy hacker, children's pony or all-rounder for someone looking for an enjoyable and dependable partner.
Pricing, Reservation & Payment
Price: £3,400 GBP — Fixed Price
John's price reflects his quality, education, calm temperament and professional preparation for both the UK and international market.
Following an in-person viewing or live virtual viewing, a £1,000 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve John. The deposit secures the sale while any necessary veterinary requirements, export documentation and transport arrangements are completed.
The remaining balance must be paid in full before collection or shipment.
If the buyer chooses not to proceed with the purchase after paying the deposit, the deposit will be forfeited.
Transport & Export
For John's welfare and safety, transport must be carried out by a trusted, reputable and fully insured professional equine transport company.
We are happy to assist both UK and international buyers with arranging safe and reliable transport. Transport and export costs are separate from the purchase price and are the responsibility of the buyer.
US Buyers: Please email us to discuss arrangements, virtual viewing and export requirements. The £3,400 GBP purchase price is approximately $4,587 USD, depending on the current exchange rate, plus applicable shipping, transport and export costs.
We welcome pre-purchase veterinary examinations and are happy to work with buyers and their chosen veterinary professional to help make the purchasing process as transparent and straightforward as possible.