2017 Imported Zangersheide Gelding: Dressage Prospect

Price: $10,000 USD Location: Manor/Austin, TX

Quick Specifications

• Show Name: Chikako Z (Barn Name: "Chiko")

• Breed: Zangersheide

• Year: 2017

• Height: 17.1H 

• Memberships: USEF 5844426 (Lifetime), USHJA (Lifetime)

• Status: Imported (Slovakia, 2023), Current on vaccines, Coggins, and dental. Easy to load and stands for farrier.

About Chiko

Proudly offered for sale, Chikako Z is a classic and beautiful bay gelding who combines a kind, "puppy dog" personality with three comfortable, ground-covering gaits. Imported from Slovakia in 2023, Chiko is a safe and forgiving partner under saddle.

Rideability & Temperament: Chiko is incredibly smart and attuned to his rider. He is not spooky, brave to the jumps, and will jump safely from any distance. While he is forgiving, his intelligence means he thrives with a confident Junior, Adult Amateur, or Professional who can provide firm, kind boundaries.

Training & Experience:

• Hunters/Equitation: Lightly shown up to 2'3" in the Hunter and Equitation rings.

• Dressage Potential & Prospect: Currently in a professional dressage program to build topline and strength. He is showing great promise as a dressage prospect and with proper trainining and guidance can easily return to the jumper ring.

Full Transparency & Health History

We believe in finding the perfect match for Chiko. He has X-rays on file from September 2025 revealing very mild kissing spine on two vertebrate.

• Our vet does not find these findings concerning, and Chiko has shown no pain-related responses.
• His current work is focused on correct biomechanics to strengthen his back and ensure a long, successful career.
• X-rays are available to interested buyers, and we welcome a PPE at the buyer's expense.