Liebes Beistell- und Familienpferd

With a heavy heart and after long consideration, I have decided to find a new home for my 20-year-old Knabstrupper gelding, Pilgrim.  
He is a true friend and partner.  
Unfortunately, I no longer have the time for him that he deserves.  
Therefore, I wish for Pilgrim to find a loving family or person who will give him a permanent place as a family and companion horse.  

He is only conditionally rideable - smaller walks and trotting rides are still manageable. Pilgrim loves being pampered, whether it's going for walks, groundwork, or a little riding/trail riding.  

Pilgrim is an incredibly sweet, considerate horse who always wants to please - a super reliable partner who stands by you through thick and thin and with whom you can simply have fun. He is calm, curious, open to new experiences, and happy when someone comes to him and spends time with him. Once he has built trust, he follows you everywhere and wins every heart in no time.  

He is used to working with children (my niece and nephew were 5-9 years old), and currently, he is being cared for by a 12-year-old and a 13-year-old.  
In recent years, he has had the following issues, which is why he is no longer fully load-bearing: suspensory ligament injuries and support band injuries. These injuries have healed, and the causes have been eliminated. Typical for his age, he has osteoarthritis in both hocks, which I manage well with green-lipped mussel powder.  

Due to the dental disease EOTRH, he has had 6 front teeth extracted over the years.  
His right eye had surgery a year ago due to a severe flare-up of recurrent uveitis.  
For the 19 years prior, there were never any issues with his eyes, and he is currently doing great with them.  

In the herd, he is a low-ranking horse, so large herds do not suit him. Currently, he is in a herd of 12 horses, which is the maximum size for him. In the summer, he stays outside 24/7, and in the winter, he has a box at night. If he can continue to stay at the stable (Bönningstedt), I would be very happy, but it is not a must. I wish for him to have this or a paddock shelter in the future.  
He has been barefoot with me for almost 2 years, and he manages very well with it.  
Loading him is difficult; it requires a lot of patience and calmness.  
I will sell him with all his equipment: Western saddle, bridle, blankets, grooming tools, etc. (not included in the price).  

This is NOT an urgent sale!  
I will not sell him to riding schools or dealers.  
There is a place before price, and I will only part with him under a protection contract.