Faside Fiji

A striking chestnut gelding of quality and presence, Fiji is a rising 6-year-old standing approximately 16.3hh, combining modern athleticism with strength, elasticity, and an excellent trainable brain. Now confidently under saddle and progressing well in his education, he represents an exciting opportunity for a rider seeking a horse ready to continue developing through the levels.

Fiji is a kind, genuine horse with a willing and positive attitude to work. He is straightforward to handle, enjoys his routine, and shows a sensible, trainable mindset both in and out of the arena. He is hacking confidently and taking everything in his stride, demonstrating a relaxed outlook and reliability beyond his years. His temperament reflects the best of his breeding, combining the rideability and work ethic of Foundation with the exceptional temperament and trainability of Rubin Star N. He is the type of horse that gives confidence while still offering the quality for ambitious progression.

By the outstanding Foundation, Fiji inherits expressive, powerful movement and an uphill way of going. Foundation is renowned for his exceptional mechanics, scoring 10 for both trot and canter at his performance test, and has proven himself at international Grand Prix level. Fiji shows clear evidence of this influence, with ground-covering paces, natural cadence, and a balanced, athletic frame.

Now under saddle, Fiji is developing well and proving to be straightforward in his work. He is progressing confidently in the school, showing a good understanding of the basics, and continues to improve with consistent training. Combined with his confident hacking and easy attitude, he presents as a genuine, rideable young horse with a solid foundation already in place.

Fiji’s pedigree combines modern performance breeding with proven foundation lines. His sire Foundation, by Fidertanz, brings elasticity, rideability, and international success, with a damline that has produced Grand Prix and Olympic horses. On the dam side, Faside Rubin’s Black Magic is by Rubin Star N, a direct son of Rubinstein I, one of the most influential sires in dressage history. Rubin Star N is renowned for passing on excellent temperament, smooth cadence, and easy trainability, alongside proven competition success.

This combination offers a powerful blend of athleticism, rideability, and proven performance genetics, making Fiji a highly appealing prospect for both amateur and professional riders.

Fiji is a quality young gelding who has made an excellent start to his ridden career. With his temperament, education, and pedigree, he is well placed to continue progressing through the levels and develop into a competitive dressage horse.

His price will increase as his training advances, reflecting his continued development and growing potential.

A genuine, rideable young horse with quality, presence, and a bright future ahead.