05/17/2026
MAMMOTH JACK
Age: 17 Years Old (May 5, 2009)
Height: 16.1hh approx.
Suitability: Dressage / Jumping / Trails
Jack searching for his next person after previously being adopted through our program a number of years ago by his incredible adopter. His adopter moved to Alberta last year to pursue some lifelong goals, and Jack made the journey west with her. Unfortunately, it has become clear that Jack thrives best with a more consistent riding and work routine than life currently allows, so we are hoping to find him a wonderful new placement where he can flourish, and give his adoptive mama some peace of mind that he is happy and loved.
He is an incredibly talented horse with a huge amount of potential for the right rider who has the time to give him. He is the type of horse who genuinely enjoys having a job and does best in a consistent 4–6 day per week program. When he’s in regular work, he is soft, athletic, willing, and absolutely stunning under saddle. He walks and trots beautifully into a frame, has talent for dressage, jumping, or trail riding, and truly shines when he has direction and consistency. Boredom though, does not suit Jack well. Time off tends to leave him feeling grumpy, sassy, and opinionated, and he can backtrack into pacing or become high-headed under saddle when out of routine. He is not a horse who will thrive sitting in a field for weeks between rides. He wants a partner, a purpose, and someone who appreciates both his talent and his personality.
Jack has been impeccably cared for his entire life and absolutely knows he is special. He is affectionate, expressive, and full of personality, who gives everything to “his person.” He does best with a confident, knowledgeable handler who understands sensitive horses and can guide him quietly and consistently. He particularly enjoys riders who talk to him and can reassure him while working.
Jack is sound, barefoot, lives happily in mixed herd turnout, and adapts well to either stall or outdoor living. He has no current soundness limitations. He does have some obvious vision loss on one side, so he appreciates people speaking to him as mentioned above, especially on his blind side. Jack has a previous history of ulcers, which responded very well to GastroGard treatment, and he has remained ulcer-free over the last year with proper management.
This is not a beginner’s horse, but for the right rider, Jack is an incredibly rewarding partner with all the ingredients to excel in a low level dressage, jumping, or trail career. He is powerful, smart, funny, loving, and just a little dramatic in only the way only a truly special horse can be.
We would love to find Jack a safe and suitable placement in Western Canada, but we are also happy to assist with transportation support back to Ontario for the right adopter if the perfect match is out there. If you think you may be the right fit for this handsome king, we would love to hear from you.
Located in Brightview, Alberta (south of Edmonton)
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www.newstartstandardbreds.com
