Regaldo de Dios SE

Regaldo de Dios (Aka Spanky)

5 year old Belgian Warmblood gelding, sticks just over 17 hands.

Spanky is by an elite American bred #1 three day eventing stallion, Clair de Lune SE  and out of a 3 star eventer Belgian Warmblood mare. With both parents being extremely well bred and accomplished it is no surprise that Spanky is living up to expectations. 

Spanky was allowed to grow and develop til the age of 4 and then was started slowly and correctly at the end of 2022.

Over the last year Spanky has attended a handful of local schooling shows, gone to recognized 3 day events as non compete to get a taste of horse show atmosphere. He was ridden in clinics with Buck Davidson and Hawley Bennett, and trail ridden and cross country schooled several times.

To ride Spanky is the perfect amount of go and woah. He is sensitive to the aids, soft in the mouth, easy to collect, but can also WTC on the buckle all day, which is something we do alot of. Spanky is soft enough to be ridden bitless as well. His gaits are extremely comfortable and he is a horse that wants to please. He has been introduced to lateral work and just began learning about lead changes, although they are not perfect yet it isn't something that has not been pushed as he only recently (seems) to have stopped growing.

To jump Spanky is as brave as they get. The spookier the fence the better! He is 100% game in the arena and out on cross country. This horse amazes me with his willingness to jump. He has plenty of scope for the big stuff, but that has not been the focus of his jumping training at this age. His jump gives you an amazing feel. He is never offended if he or his rider makes a mistake and he has never said no. With his bravery he could absolutely go on to be a 3 day eventer, but with his rhythm and softness he could also be a wonderful hunter or equitation horse.

Spankys personality can best be described as a giant puppy dog. (I know that's an overused description,  but truly that's what he is!) He is a lover boy and would love to have his own person who wants to dote on him and spend lots of quality time with him. He has lived in pasture with other geldings and as of a couple weeks ago upgraded to barn life. He frequents the hot walker for some extra exercise, ties, loads and has been great for the Farrier. We have baseline xrays of hocks, stifles and front feet which were described as "prestine". He wears 4 regular shoes and is UTD on everything.

Spanky would be best suited for a professional or talented AA  who wants a high class young horse to bring along in competition.  He is still young and maturing so we hope to find someone who will finish his training and produce him to be the top class horse he is bred to be!

Mid/Upper five figures starting with a seven

Waco, Texas