Oldenburg Cross Gelding Prospect (2022)
Overview
Presenting a lovely, incredibly correct 2022 Oldenburg Cross Gelding. Standing just under 15.3hh with a still-juvenile appearance, he is tracking to mature beautifully at a true 15.3hh—the ideal size for an amateur rider looking for an athletic but manageable mount.
Bred for the modern amateur sport market, this young horse has been brought along with the utmost patience and correctness. He has been under saddle for 2 years, ridden consistently but lightly to prioritize proper bone and joint development. He is a truly pleasurable horse to work with and is ready to step into a program to begin his formal career.
Elite Sport-Hybrid Pedigree
This gelding’s pedigree blends top-tier Warmblood elegance with the durability, brains, and bone of classic American working lines:
Sire: Sired by the exceptional Colorado Gold, passing down his signature balance, trainability, and premium presence.
Dam Line: Out of a thoughtfully bred sport mare 1/2 Quarter Horse, 1/8 Thoroughbred, 1/8 Percheron. This dynamic dam-side mix introduces the perfect amount of substance, a calm and level head, and the athletic, quick-thinking quickness needed for both the show ring and cross-country terrain.
Temperament & Rideability
"The ultimate amateur prospect—smart, soft, and sensible."
Finding a 4-year-old with this level of sanity and rideability is a rarity. He possesses a remarkably smart, easy-going temperament that makes him a joy to handle.
Under Saddle: Soft in the bridle, naturally balanced, and incredibly willing.
Movement: He boasts inherently elastic, balanced, and rhythmic gaits that will catch the judge's eye while remaining comfortable and easy to sit.
Tack: Extremely uncomplicated; rides quietly in simple, standard tack.
Performance & Discipline Potential
With his sweet disposition, comfortable movement, and brave attitude, he is destined to be a top-tier amateur's mount. He has the brain and versatility to excel in several directions:
Amateur Hunters: Naturally rhythmic, uniform gaits with a calm demeanor that fits the hunter aesthetic perfectly.
Eventing: Smart, athletic, and possesses the physical elasticity and hybrid stamina required for all three phases.
Field Hunter: A sensible, level-headed young horse with the structural bone from his Percheron heritage to handle terrain and group environments safely.
Conformation & Hoof Care
Growth: A lovely type with plenty of growing left to do; he is filling out evenly and will finish as a stout, well-proportioned 15.3hh.
Hooves: Excellent, strong hoof quality inherited from his draft/quarter horse lines. He is a low-maintenance keeper and can comfortably be ridden completely barefoot.
Diet & Keep
He is a very easy, straightforward keeper:
Pasture & Hay: Thrives on a simple routine of pasture grazing with supplemental hay.
Grain: Requires minimal hard feed, receiving only occasional oats.
Contact Information
Contact Name: Kathleen Fitzsimmons
Email: 1katfitz@gmail.com
Phone: 970-819-1385
Location: Steamboat Springs, CO.
Price: $20K
Conformation photos, lifestyle clips, and under-saddle video demonstrating his walk, trot, and canter transitions are available to qualified buyers upon request.
