Ilijah is a well bred gelding with great dressage potential. He would also make an adorable hunter. “Eli” is by the imported 4 star Oldenburg stallion Ideal out of an Oldenburg approved Thoroughbred mare. Eli was awarded the distinction of Premium foal with the highest score on movement: an impressive 8.4! He has a nice long relaxed walk, an active trot with plenty of hock action, and a lovely uphill canter.

He was professionally started in Feb 2009. He does shoulder-in, leg yield, and walk-canter transitions. He has shown an ability for passage and his extensions are beautiful. He is ready to show First Level with either a professional or amatuer. He has been ridden inside and outside- in arenas and fields. He has been to several new places and really takes things in stride. He will be going to his first show at the end of March, if not sold by then.

Eli is a quick learner and is quite curious. He loves attention, even if it's just from the farrier or the vet! He lunges, leads, bathes, clips, and hauls. He is always a barn favorite.