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Candy and Geoff Martin have both loved and been involved with horses and ponies ever since they were children. They set up their Irish Horse business over 14 years.
Candy is a well qualified professional having reached advanced levels of eventing and dressage up to the Prix St George (International Federation for Equestrian Sports)and, as a BHS II riding instructor, (British Horse Society) has taught for over 20 years.
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Geoff has a real sixth sense when it comes to understanding the temperaments of horses and ponies - a skill which comes in very useful when choosing just the right animal for future owners.
Candy and Geoff are particularly drawn to Irish horses and ponies who tend to have a wider and more varied experience, often including hunting. They also tend to be more sensible and less highly strung than some other breeds. The Martins' two main Irish suppliers have become firm family friends and over the years have come to understand exactly what kinds of horses and ponies Candy and Geoff are looking for.
The Martins run a caring family business where their horses and ponies are well looked after. They always have a small selection of superb animals with great looks and lovely temperaments with over 90% of them having been checked by vets in Ireland before coming into the country. All the horses and ponies are tried in schooling, show jumping, cross country and local competitions, hacking alone or in company and in road traffic.
Candy and Geoff enjoy a well earned reputation for their straightforward and honest approach to business: if they have told you that the animal you are coming to see is a 6 year old 14.2hh bay gelding with hunting experience in Ireland, SJ, XC, super looking with a lovely attitude, that is exactly the pony that will be in the stables when you come to see it.
The Martins cater for all riders - from children (all levels) to non competitive and competitive adults who wish to enjoy ponies and horses in hacking, hunting, affiliated and beyond.
Candy and Geoff have many testimonials from delighted owners, to view click on the testimonial link.
There are excellent trial facilities available on the premises and all potential buyers are encouraged to try any horse without obligation. There is a fenced sand school with show jumps, some cross country jumps, hacking, horses and ponies can be tried on the road to assess their behaviour in traffic.
This is our son Oliver Eventing one of our ponies purchased in Ireland
