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🌟 Hero – One in a Million 15.2hh Golden Dun Purebred Connemara Gelding 🌟
There are good horses, there are great horses—and then there’s Hero.
Standing at 15.2hh, this 6-year-old golden dun Connemara class 1 gelding is simply in a league of his own. Hero is not just a beautiful horse—he is the full package. With a world-class temperament, impeccable breeding, and serious talent, he is the kind of horse that only comes around once in a lifetime.
Hero comes from the finest performance bloodlines in the Connemara world:
Sire: Killea Island – Renowned for producing elite sport ponies, Killea Island passes on athleticism, rideability, and that rare, willing nature we all dream of.
Dam line: Glencarrig Prince x Robin Hood –
Glencarrig Prince is a name synonymous with excellence in working hunter, showjumping, and Connemara breed classes. His offspring are proven champions, known for their power and presence.
Competition Record – Proven & Promising
Hero has already qualified for Balmoral 2025—a testament to his quality, class, and presence. His experience includes:
Class 1 Connemara - he passed his inspection with top marks!
Working Hunter – Always placed, always noticed. Judges love him for his way of going, presence, and movement.
Showjumping – Competitive to 95cm, schooled at home to 1.10m with scope for 1.20m+. Careful, brave, and genuine over a fence.
Cross-Country – An XC machine. He never gets strong, never says no, and makes it all feel effortless. He’s a forward but manageable ride, always honest and safe.
Connemara Showing – A standout in any line-up with movement, conformation, and colour that turns heads wherever he goes.
What sets Hero apart isn’t just his talent—it’s his heart.
He’s the definition of “easy in every way.” A true gentleman with a kind, generous soul. Always in a snaffle, Hero has a soft mouth, three exceptional paces, including a floating trot and an uplifting, balanced canter. He has a huge, ground-covering walk and stride that will shine in any discipline.
Hero is safe, sane, and sensible—yet athletic and sensitive enough for a competitive home. He is the rare type who could suit:
A mother-daughter share
A confident novice looking to progress
A competitive junior or amateur ready to win
He us easy to hack out, alone or in company, very good in traffic.
A Rare Opportunity, easy to shoe, box, catch, ride and in traffic.
They say you don’t find horses like Hero—you’re lucky if they find you. He is the dream horse who can turn his hoof to anything:
Eventing
Showjumping
Dressage
Working Hunter
Showing
Riding Club/PC/RC all-rounder
His combination of talent, temperament, and looks is so rare it’s almost impossible to replicate. This is not just a horse for today—Hero is a horse for the future.
recent X-rays and 5 stage vetting available.
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