Getalenteerde P.R.E. x Lusitano ruin, gevoelig en leergierig

Destino – 6-year-old Cruzado (PRE x Lusitano), 16.5 hh, gelding

For personal reasons, I am offering my 6-year-old Spanish gelding, Destino, into caring and experienced hands.

Destino was imported by me from Spain in October 2024. He is barefoot with very good, regularly maintained hooves, robust in conformation and care, and shows no known health issues in daily life (no eczema, no coughing, etc.).

In October 2025, he was involved in an accident in an open stable, jumping over a fence and overloading three legs. This was immediately treated comprehensively by a veterinarian (radiofrequency therapy, injections, ACP/autologous blood therapy). Currently, he is completely unremarkable, veterinary checked, and absolutely sound. I believe in full transparency regarding this.

Character-wise, Destino is a very human-oriented, open-minded horse with a lot of expression and humor. He enjoys working, seeks closeness to humans, and shows great motivation to be further trained.

Training:

* Liberty work (including lying down on command)
* Academic ground work in bitless bridle: all lateral movements (shoulder-in, travers, traversé, renvers, walk pirouette, renvers pirouette, rein-back)
* Handwork: all lateral movements in walk and trot, initial work in canter
* Lunging: lateral movements in walk & trot, cantering from halt, walk, trot; reliable halt from all gaits
* First approaches towards collection (swinging, shortening steps)
* Under saddle: lateral movements in walk and trot, currently still developing (less routine due to injury break)
* Canter under rider has not yet been started with me

Destino possesses exceptional movement potential and a clear willingness to collect.

Handling:

* Very well-behaved during grooming, tacking up, and standing tied
* Easy to handle with the farrier
* Trailer- and transport-safe, experienced in loading
* Regularly checked by the veterinarian (last check April 2026)
* Regular physiotherapy/chiropractic care

Stabling:

He is familiar with both pasture turnout and stable housing at night, standing calmly alone or in a herd. In a group, he is socially compatible in the middle of the herd, more interested in mares.

Important:

Destino is a sensitive horse that can react to new or unfamiliar situations. At times, he may rear or buck. Therefore, he is only suitable for experienced, calm, and clear-minded handlers who can support and continue his training safely.

I am looking for a place for him with structure, reliability, and joy in his further education.

Price range: approximately €10,000–12,000, depending on the overall arrangement. Place before price.

If you are genuinely interested, I look forward to hearing from you with a brief introduction!