Cappuccino

Skills / Disciplines

All Around, Athletic, Dressage, Equitation, Eventing, Field Hunter, Hunt Seat Equitation, Hunter, Hunter Under Saddle, Jumper, Jumping, Hunter Jumper, Ridden English, Ridden Western, Trail, Trail Riding, Western Dressage

Additional Comments

Cappuccino “Cappy”
10 year old, 16.2-16.3h grade bay Holsteiner / Appendix gelding
(Pictures of both sire and dam available as well as sire’s papers)

Cappy is a very sweet, in your pocket gelding with a kind personality. He is green for his age and more of a push ride at home, benefiting from a consistent program and a soft rider. He has been ridden both English and western. However, my English saddle doesn’t fit him so most if not all videos will be taken with a western saddle.... (read more)

He has a solid walk and trot. His canter is coming along slowly but correctly. We are currently focusing on developing a more engaged, balanced canter and introducing small jumps as part of his continued education. He also just had a recent outing to a XC course! Cappy is a sensitive type who responds best to light, consistent aids. With heavy hands or excessive pressure, he can become overwhelmed, so he is best suited for an experienced rider or confident amateur working with a trainer.

At times his steering can be a bit stiff, particularly if he is unsure or tired, but he improves drastically with consistency and he is currently coming back into work full time.

He can be a little looky but has never offered to buck, rear, bolt, or display any dangerous behavior since I’ve owned him.

Additional Info:
• Loads and hauls well
• Does well stalled or turned out
• Currently barefoot and sound (would require front shoes on harder ground or rocks)
• UTD on Coggins, vaccines, deworming, dental, and chiropractic care.
• Cosmetic scar on left hind that has not affected soundness
• PPEs welcome at buyer’s expense

Would do best in a home with all geldings or with a strong lead mare, as he has shown some interest in mares out in the pasture only when they are in heat.

? Located in North AL (35760), can help arrange shipping.

With continued development, Cappy has the potential to go in several directions, including jumping, dressage, or a western or trail lifestyle.