Birch Hill Bindi, aka Stormy, seeks 5* home and new best friend.
134cm (current height certificate). Talented, honest showjumper. Has the elegance and movement to do well in dressage; can hold her own in the B Pony ring. Suitable 2nd or 3rd pony for a kind, confident rider. Always comes home with ribbons! Schooling up to 85 cm, showing/winning up to 60cm and very ready for 70cm. Very sad sale, but rider truly outgrown. We've had Stormy 2 years; she was very low-mileage before we bought her. If I could add 13 cm to her height, we'd never sell her. She is a pleasure to own in all ways.
My daughter was a bit nervous about jumping when we bought Stormy and thus we focused on dressage and showing at first. But then they started on the showjumping and Stormy quickly showed us how talented she is and how much she loves jumping. They now fly around 50-60 cm courses together, and if they don't win a class they sure give the winner a run for their money! Stormy's thus been an excellent confidence-builder.
Showing wins include Champion Novice B Pony at NZRPS Horse & Pony Show 2023, plus a Reserve Champion in a show just before we bought her, and a Reserve Champion Green Pony with us. Two wins in only dressage show, Level 0.
Heaps of showjumping ribbons include:
Three 1sts & a 2nd: 45-60cm, Dunstan Rangiora Nov 2023
Three 1sts & a 4th: 50-60cm, Dunstan Amberley Nov 2023
1st and 2nd: 60 cm, Dunstan Rangiora Feb 2023
1st and 2nd: 50 cm, Roydvale Pony Club, Feb 2024
Reasonably forward but not hot, Stormy can get a bit energetic at shows but settles with lunging or a good canter in the warm-up. She has a fantastic, honest work ethic. Tries very hard to please and loves to be told “Good girl!” Can have the rare spook but not dirty.
Impeccable bloodlines. Full sister to Windsor Royal Return & Windsor Englishe Love ("Possum", who I believe did pony grand prix showjumping). Would make a stellar broodmare.
Sensible and sane, loves cuddles, attention and bum rubs. Great for farrier; floats/vans fine. Unfazed by clippers, dogs, trains, and cars. Fine around sheep/cattle if they’re not charging her. Thinks she’s a princess; loves her rugs. Wants a shelter shed or indoor stable in storms.
Likes a paddock mate but ok alone. Gets very anxious if paddock mate is taken away without her; no problem whatsoever leaving paddock mate behind in paddock. Does not like friends leaving her at shows, and we thus think it’s best to take her to shows without friends.
Teeth just done April 2024. Always sound/healthy with us; happy to share 2022 pre-purchase exam, which she passed easily.
Available for viewing weekends only, or weekdays by arrangement. Prospective buyer can arrange a lesson on her at the riding centre we attend. Videos available.
We're looking for a 5* home for her where she'll get the love and attention she thrives on.