Bernadette KBF (aka "Bernie") is a 2015 16h chestnut RPSI mare by the Elite Hanoverian Stallion Bon Balou (Balou du Rouet/Argentinus) and out of a premium approved TB mare. Blingy and eye-catching, this young horse is as sweet as she is pretty. Bernie is registered with RPSI (now merged with Westfalen) and earned a Gold Premium rating at her inspection, scoring an 8.4 for movement. She has grown up with her breeder, enjoying a relaxing life living outside 24/7 with other young horses. Bernie was lightly started at 3.5 years old and then thrown back out to finish growing. Now at age 5, she has had 4 months of solid dressage basics training and is ready to enter the show ring.

Bernie is light in the bridle, has floating and comfortable gaits, and maintains a natural rhythm throughout the ride. Walk/trot/canter are well established, and she is now working on lateral work and simple changes.

Bernie hails from successful jumping bloodlines, but she's comfortable as a dressage horse and is game to do 20m circles and serpentines all day long. We think she would be happy as a straight dressage horse. However, we recently started jumping her, and she seems to be really enjoying it! Jumping video coming soon. She could head in any direction really!

This is a safe young warmblood who is a nice height to suit a variety of riders. She has just as much whoa as go with no lunging required, and she matures mentally and physically with each ride. Certainly not beginner safe, but do NOT need to be a pro to enjoy this mare. She is well-suited to a confident AA or a YR working with a trainer. Hacks out quietly on the buckle with or without company. (The last picture is of me, her AA breeder/owner, riding her for the first time and having an absolute blast!)

Sound and healthy with no vices. Shod in front. Lives outside 24/7 with mares or geldings and is an easy keeper. Not a boss mare - middle to bottom of the pecking order. Loads/bathes/crossties/stands for farrier, etc. Microchipped and up to date on all vetting.

Bernie is confirmed WFFS negative, so she would also make a wonderful asset to any breeding program.

Info about Bernie's sire, Bon Balou:
https://www.dreamscapefarm.com/bon-balou

Info about Bernie's dam, Cody's Kisses:
http://www.kbfarminc.com/cody.html

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