Maverick Merlot is a tall, 15.2 hh, handsome, chestnut gelding. Sure to turn heads in any ring he shows in. Jumping, Dressage or Eventing this fabulous young Florianus prospect has the pedigree to succeed in anyone of these disciplines.

He was awarded FIRST PREMIUM at Keuring with judges comments of "BEST MOVER IN CLASS". Maverick has his sires impressive movement with remarkable hind end reach. His dam It's Hilca has a great show record herself competing in eventing and jumping. Also his Grandsire is OLYMPIC show jumper CARDENTO.

This is a winning pedigree!

Maverick has a puppy dog attitude, that will be a joy to own. He will come and visit you the moment you step foot into his pasture. Maverick is very brave and will load on the horse trailer before any other horse. Maverick has been handled extensively and shown in hand at the KWPN inspection and at Dressage at Devon. Maverick Merlot is a top quality yearling.

Sire: Florianus II,I won the prestigious Get of Sire class at Dressage at Devon for two consecutive years. Sire of  international Grand Prix dressage mare RHYTHM AND BLUES (formerly Florencia B);  FRESKA, High Score Adult Dressage Horse at the KWPN-NA Keuring in Pennsylvania, third in the country in the DG Bar Cup for 7-8 year olds. Other 2017 notables include Flying Squirrel and H Fletcher, both winning at First Level with scores in the 70s. Sire of current show hunters FAIREST & H FERGIE; FLORAYA ISF, winning Children's Jumper at 1.10m in 2018 at 6 years old; FLYING SQUIRREL, winner at 2nd Level in 2018; GEMINI ISF, placing at Novice Level Horse Trials; MY WAY, Hunter Breeding winner; etc.

Seller will allow complete vetting, at buyer's expense, within 5 days from the close of the auction and before the horse leaves Sellers possession.

• This offer is made specifically by the Seller of Maverick Merlot and does not apply to any other entry in the Auction.

Dam: IT'S HILCA - Dam of

• IT'S HILLYDOR, Champion Equitation and Medal winner;
• PAISLEY MCF , BWP Premim Foal.