Superbly bred 16.3 dapple-grey 8yr, from the famous Arsenio Raposo Cordeiro stud, Lisbon. Imported by and purchased from Sylvia Loch. Up to weight horse with great movement, elastic paces, established lateral work and exceptional temperament. This horse has amazing presence, and always wants to please.

His grandsire on the maternal side was Novilheiro (John Whittaker’s famous European Showjumper champion, also a high school horse when with Gicominni Who trained him in France), on the male side he comes from the famous Boca-Negra, Toleirona line and has full papers.

Rouxinol is totally genuine. He has a lovely mouth and moves away easily from the leg, is easy to handle, good to shoe etc. Due to owners illness, he is sadly for sale for around £14,500.

Presently being schooled with top class classical trainer and can be viewed in Wales, about 1.5hrs from Shrewsbury in Shropshire.

Tel 07973512311 or email liz@grasshoppermusic.com for further details and photos. (P) Glos.

Purebred Lusitano gelding by Damao

Seven year old beautiful dark bay Lusitano gelding

Seven year old beautiful dark bay Lusitano gelding, approx 15.2. Sabio came from D Francisco de Braganca in Portugal, where he was schooled by D Francisco and used for teaching pupils. He recently started hacking out, which he thoroughly enjoys and is now acquainted with cars and lorries etc. He is well schooled and enjoys his work. Sabio is good in the stable and is easy to catch but needs a more experienced handler as he can be strong, he can be ridden by a competent novice but would excel with a more experienced rider. Genuine reason for sad sale. To a good home only £6,500 OIRO. For further information please contact Susie on 07734 206602 or 01366 502067 susie.whyman@btinternet.com

Photo courtesy of Margaretha de Klerk