"Cadno" Chestnut Gelding Mountain & Moorland Pony

A stunning and talented Welsh Section D who always turns heads, with three active, expressive paces and a willing attitude towards his work. Cadno began his riding career with me in April 2025 and has taken everything in his stride, showing an excellent attitude and eagerness to learn.

Cadno is forward-going and responsive off the leg, with eye-catching movement. He hacks alone or in company, is happy to lead or go behind, and has been led off another horse. Good around sheep and cows, although he can occasionally be unsure around large lorries and vehicles, therefore is not bombproof.

Cadno has attended a variety of showing shows, both ridden and in-hand, consistently placing within the top 5. He has received wonderful comments from judges and is always noticed. With his conformation and way of going, I believe he has the potential to become a future HOYS contender. Highlights include:
West Surrey Riding Club Champion 2025 – In-Hand Mountain & Moorland
1st at Elsted Riding Club Showing Show 2025 - Both Ridden and In-Hand Mountain & Moorland (qualifying for the sunshine tour)
3rd at SDSS Showing Show 2025 - Ridden Mountain & Moorland
2nd at SDSS Showing Show 2025 - In-Hand Mountain & Moorland
5th at Pyecombe Showing Show 2026 - Ridden Large Mountain & Moorland

Cadno thoroughly enjoys his jumping and shows plenty of scope. He is currently confidently jumping courses of 80cm, with the ability to progress further. He has happily jumped fillers and water trays without hesitation and could make a competitive jumping or BS prospect in the right hands. Although he has been out to arena hires and lessons, he has not yet been to a showjumping competition due to a lack of time.

Cadno has also attended numerous fun rides, where he was impeccably behaved, even with horses cantering past. He has been to the beach, arena XC and pony camp. He proved himself smart, bold and willing at XC, happily tackling ditches, logs and steps in and out of water. He has also attended several pole clinics.

He has been brought on slowly and correctly and is now ready for an experienced rider to continue his education and unlock his full potential. While he has the ability to become a fantastic all-rounder or show horse, his love and natural ability for jumping suggests a competitive jumping home would suit him particularly well.

Good to load, shoe and clip. Teeth and vaccinations are up to date. He is a dream to catch and good to handle. He has been turned out individually and with others and is equally happy being left in the field alone without company.

Cadno is a typical Welsh with plenty of personality and can occasionally be impatient. He can become anxious and sometimes relies on his rider for reassurance, although his confidence is continuing to grow. He thrives on routine but enjoys variety in his work. An AYTO home would be ideal, as he is at his happiest when living out.

Cadno has never reared, bucked or bolted.

Due to my work and university commitments, I unfortunately cannot give him the time he deserves. This is a heartbreaking sale of a much-loved horse, so a 5* home is essential. Due to the above, Cadno would thrive best in a knowledgeable home that has the time to continue building his confidence and that would be able to bring out the very best in him.

Cadno is a hugely lovable character with enormous potential and has a very exciting future ahead of him in the right hands.

Extra photos and videos are available upon request. Based in West Sussex.