Lehrmeister im Springen, Freizeitpferd zu verkaufen

After careful consideration, we are selling our 15-year-old Westphalian gelding, Forcolino / Franz, and are seeking a new home with loving and experienced owners. He is absolutely well-behaved in handling and reliable under saddle, always eager to please. He enjoys working indoors, on the arena, as well as in the outdoor terrain.

He is a trained show jumping horse, jumps with great enthusiasm, and provides the rider with confidence. He always aims for the next obstacle, even when faced with unfamiliar jumps, sometimes glancing at them but never refusing. He has good jumping ability, extensive experience, and is therefore an excellent teacher for a sportive rider, even with limited jumping experience. He can rescue any distance or compensate for imprecise approaches and forgives many rider mistakes. Overall, he jumps at a good A / L level. In the past, he has also been ridden in eventing, although we have not further trained him in this discipline.

In dressage, he has been extensively trained with us and is at a solid A / L level, with potential for more. Ground work, lunging, and free jumping are part of his regular training routines; he responds completely to voice commands, and he particularly enjoys free jumping.

He loves going out in the terrain and is fearless there, always staying close to his handler and easy to handle. He can be ridden alone or in a group, happily leading or alongside others. He is familiar with roads, all kinds of farm machinery, tractors, dogs, and remains relaxed. He also enjoys working in Working Equitation, where he learns quickly, stays focused, and remains unshaken.

In handling, he is a treasure—whether on walks, grooming, grazing, or interacting with children, from above or on the ground. With his wonderful character, he is a loyal companion and a fantastic partner for his rider. He needs familiar and trusted handlers, to whom he is completely loyal and eager to participate in any fun.

He is an absolutely reliable horse but has shown us that he no longer wishes to compete. He becomes stressed, refuses, and reverts to old defensive behaviors, including rearing, in the show jumping course, which he does not normally do. This is the reason for his sale. My daughter’s greatest wish is to continue competing and developing in show jumping, but this is no longer possible with him, and we do not want to subject him to it anymore. Training courses and off-site training are no problem.

He is in excellent health. Current X-rays (spine) from March 2025 show no findings—no arthrosis or abnormalities. The last comprehensive health check was in 2021, also without issues. He loads onto the trailer without problems and is shoeable. He currently wears front shoes but can be shod all around on different surfaces if needed. He is currently kept in a paddock box, with daily turnout or, in summer, several hours in a herd on the pasture.

We wish for him to find a 5-star home where Franz becomes a beloved family member, treated with love and respect, and where he continues to be ridden and trained in a sportive and fair manner. He will only be placed in responsible and caring hands.

If you are genuinely interested, I look forward to your message or call: 0176-98809156. Further information and videos available upon request.

❌ No dealer inquiries  
❌ No riding school operations  
❌ Providing him for free is not an option