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Over 16hh

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Lovely show/dressage prospect

Lovely show/dressage prospect


Ref #: 409145
  • Lovely mover
  • ROR Eligible
  • Would show
£2,000 ONO
  • Thoroughbred
  • Bay
  • Gelding
  • 7 years
  • 16.2 hands
  • Lovely mover
  • ROR Eligible
  • Would show

Robbie is a lovely looking flashy type that will surely make a nice ROR show and dressage prospect.

He is good to do in every way and has no vices

A forward going type that would not be a novice ride but he doesn’t have any nastiness in him just forward thinking.

He is good to Box, shoe and clip

He is a nice to hack alone or in company.

Month trial available for the right rider within an hour of the Cotswolds


Ex Race Horses: Over 16hh

16.2HH Black Gelding


Ref #: 409231
  • Suitable for any discipline
  • Straight forward ride
  • Stunning looking
£3,500
  • Thoroughbred
  • Black
  • Gelding
  • 11 years
  • 16.2 hands
  • Suitable for any discipline
  • Straight forward ride
  • Stunning looking

Black Gelding 16.2HH 11 years old.

Lovely temperament And an easy straight forward ride. A well balanced horse with nice paces and a superb jump. No vices, well mannered and good to do in all ways.

Stunning looking horse who will be suitable for any discipline. Sound and ready to go on with. Been in professional hands all his life and with present owner for the last 4 years. Eligible for ROR classes.


Lifetime Legend (Harry)


Ref #: 409182
  • ROR Eligible
£8,000
  • Thoroughbred
  • Bay
  • Gelding
  • 8 years
  • 16.1 hands
  • ROR Eligible

A seriously smart and eye-catching gelding with quality, presence and the kindest attitude. Harry is clean limbed, straight moving and has three flashy paces alongside plenty of scope and ability. Genuine, willing and well mannered. He is an exciting prospect for a competent young rider, junior or someone wanting a quality all-rounder to continue producing.

Following his racing career, Harry has adapted brilliantly to retraining and is proving bold and enthusiastic in everything asked of him. He has:
• Show jumped
• Cross-country schooled
• Hunted

He takes everything in his stride, is brave to a fence and always aims to please. A versatile horse with all the attributes to progress up the levels in a variety of disciplines.

Harry would equally excel in:
• Eventing
• Hunting
• Showing / ROR classes
• General all-round fun

On the yard he is an absolute pleasure to have around with a lovely temperament and easy nature. He happily turns out with mares, geldings or alone and is loved by everyone who handles him.

Good to:
• Load
• Shoe
• Hack in traffic
• Handle and do in all ways

Up to date with vaccinations, teeth and back.

A genuine, quality horse with a lovely outlook and a very exciting future ahead of him.


Video Feedback & Online Training Programmes

Tailored to the ex-racehorse

Ref #: 398467
  • Guided help with your ex-racehorse from the comfort of your home
  • Tailored to you, from people with a deep understanding of the ex-racehorse
  • Facilitated via WhatsApp, Zoome - whatever suits you!
  • Guided help with your ex-racehorse from the comfort of your home
  • Tailored to you, from people with a deep understanding of the ex-racehorse
  • Facilitated via WhatsApp, Zoome - whatever suits you!

Having transport for your horse is a privilege and we are aware that not all of us have access to transport, or want to travel our  horses over certain distances.

Whether you’re new to having an ex racehorse, are struggling with a canter transition, getting on, or developing to the next level, we can help.

Our video feedback options and online training programmes allow you access to guided help, with your ex racehorse all from the comfort of your home, tailored to you and your horse from people with a deep understanding of the exracehorse. 

Video feedback is as easy as it sounds; take a video, send it via WhatsApp and receive either written or a zoom call feedback with given exercises to help you and your horse

Online Training programmes; After a 3-60 minute zoom call we put together a tailored 1 month programme with exercises given and full support given via WhatsApp messages throughout the month (video/text/voice notes)

Find out more and book here


ALL ABOARD THE RACEHORSE PODCAST


Ref #: 347852
  • Lou Robson from Thoroughbred Dressage looks into the 'full life' of the racehorse.
  • Available to listen on Apple & Spotify
  • Lou Robson from Thoroughbred Dressage looks into the 'full life' of the racehorse.
  • Available to listen on Apple & Spotify

From trainers, work riders, jockeys, physios, farrier, to the life past the post and what that looks like for everyone involved in the lives of the Thoroughbred.

Listen on Spotify here

Listen on Apple Podcasts here

 


Horses wanted


Ref #: 402634
  • Swaps & Part Exchange
  • Quick hassle free sale
  • Collection same week
POA
  • Swaps & Part Exchange
  • Quick hassle free sale
  • Collection same week

Horses Wanted – Quick, Hassle-Free Sale

Are you tired of time wasters, endless viewings, and last-minute cancellations?

We are looking to purchase horses and offer a quick, straightforward, and hassle-free sale.
Collection available the same week
Trade prices paid for a fast, smooth transaction
Private sellers only

We are not a dumping ground, but we are open to horses with quirks as long as these are declared honestly.

What we’re looking for:
Horses 15hh and above
Ages 3 to 15 years
All types considered

If you’re a private seller looking for a quick, uncomplicated sale, please get in touch with details and photos.

Swaps and part exchange also welcomed.


Wanted genuine, safe horse for 10*, knowledgeable, forever home


Ref #: 403610
  • 10* forever home on a beautiful private gated estate in Central Scotland
  • Mare or gelding aged between 5 and 12 years, 15.2hh plus
  • 10* forever home on a beautiful private gated estate in Central Scotland
  • Mare or gelding aged between 5 and 12 years, 15.2hh plus

I am looking for a genuine horse to offer a 10* forever home on a beautiful private gated estate in Central Scotland, with excellent stabling, grazing, and endless hacking. This horse will join my much-loved horse of 20 years, along with my hunter who has sadly been prematurely medically retired, so a knowledgeable, caring, and experienced home is guaranteed.

References can happily be provided.

I am ideally looking for a mare or gelding aged between 5 and 12 years, 15.2hh plus, and no greys, cobs, or arabs please. I have extensive hacking, so must be good in traffic, non-spooky and no nappers, buckers, rearers please. I like really forward going horses, so something that is forward thinking and well-schooled would be ideal

Temperament is very important, so the horse must be kind and easy to handle on the ground and good to clip, shoe, catch, and load. I am looking for a horse with a nice attitude and willing nature, that is straightforward to work with and enjoys its job. I do not jump, so it does not matter whether the horse jumps or not.

I have previously competed in RIHS and HOYS qualifiers and so would like something smart and mannerly that will go in a nice outline. I do not mind a horse that has been retired from the show ring and looking for a quieter life or a change of direction. Happy for superficial blemishes but no health conditions/previous injuries please.

Any potential horse will need to pass a vetting and must have no stable vices - no cribbers/windsuckers please!

Based in central Scotland so sensible distances please but willing to travel for the right horse.

Please email in the first instance with full details and photos would be a plus.

As I do not sell on, no silly prices please.


Lovely show/dressage prospect


Ref #: 409145
  • Lovely mover
  • ROR Eligible
  • Would show
£2,000 ONO
  • Thoroughbred
  • Bay
  • Gelding
  • 7 years
  • 16.2 hands
  • Lovely mover
  • ROR Eligible
  • Would show

Robbie is a lovely looking flashy type that will surely make a nice ROR show and dressage prospect.

He is good to do in every way and has no vices

A forward going type that would not be a novice ride but he doesn’t have any nastiness in him just forward thinking.

He is good to Box, shoe and clip

He is a nice to hack alone or in company.

Month trial available for the right rider within an hour of the Cotswolds


Areille 7yo Ex-racer ready to turn her foot to anything!


Ref #: 401332
  • Sweet, kind mare who always wants to please
  • Has been XC schooling, hacking, unaffiliated showjumping
£4,000 OIRO
  • Thoroughbred
  • Bay
  • Mare
  • 7 years
  • 16.2 hands
  • Sweet, kind mare who always wants to please
  • Has been XC schooling, hacking, unaffiliated showjumping

Areille is a beautiful mare who is a joy to have around and do everything with. So easy in all aspects and truly just wants to please.

Areille finished her racing career in 2023 and I brought her straight off the track as I knew her owners. She retired from racing sound and healthy and I gave her a good 12 months in the field to unwind. I have rebroken her very slowly, giving her a good few breaks to process everything she has learnt and she has taken to her new riding career like a duck to water!

Areille is bold and brave, never even thought about stopping and will jump anything put in front of her. She has been XC schooling and to some unaffiliated showjumping and she has impressed all the time.

Areille is snaffle mouthed and moves really well and would do a beautiful dressage test so would make a great event horse with the right education.

Hacks perfectly in company, doesn’t mind being behind or in front and never gets silly. I have never hacked her on her own but I don’t doubt she would be good!

Perfect to load, shoe, catch etc, no stable vices.

Areille does have a small vet history which I’m more than happy to discuss with serious enquirers and this is reflected in her price.

Areille is a super fun mare and is now ready for someone to put their stamp on her!

Lots of videos and photos available on enquiry


 

 

Lovely Mare


Ref #: 408628
  • A lovely mare, who would suit any job
  • ROR eligible
  • Ready to go
£20,000 ONO
  • Thoroughbred
  • Bay
  • Mare
  • 6 years
  • 16.1 hands
  • A lovely mare, who would suit any job
  • ROR eligible
  • Ready to go

Jade is a lovely mare, who would suit any job. She is an easy ride and always snaffle mouthed.

She has been ridden by all ages of people youngest being 6 and eldest being 85.

She is established in her flat work being able to do flying changes and many dressage moves.

She has been cross country schooling, arena eventing, show jumping and to local shows.

She is ROR eligible, and last raced 17/04/2026 so fit and ready to go.

She has previous won 3 races is sound and open to vet.

Hazard Sea The Stars Cape Cross
Urban Sea
Hazariya Xaar
Hazaradjat
Maggi Rocks Fastnet Rock Danehill
Piccadilly Circus
Super Gift Darshaan
Speciality Package

Quality mare that wants to please


Ref #: 409101
  • Hacks alone or in company
  • Has 3 nice paces and previously schooled upto 80cm
  • Nice person on the ground & barefoot
£3,000 ONO
  • Thoroughbred
  • Bay
  • Mare
  • 11 years
  • 16.1 hands
  • Hacks alone or in company
  • Has 3 nice paces and previously schooled upto 80cm
  • Nice person on the ground & barefoot
Rae (Tribal News) - 16.1hh 11 year old mare by Lucarno

Rae is a kind, genuine mare looking for a home where she can continue to develop and enjoy her work. She previously underwent retraining where she was happily schooling, hacking and jumping 80cm courses before having some time off due to her owner’s work commitments.

Since arriving with us Rae has come back into work with no issues at all and has slotted back into a routine brilliantly. She works in a lovely manner and has proven sensible and willing. We have hacked her here along a busy main road where she was absolutely foot perfect.

Rae only ran twice as a racehorse and had a very horse-first start to life. She wasn’t broken until she was 4 and didn’t race until she was 6, allowing her plenty of time to mature and develop correctly.

She is an easy mare to have around, keeps her weight well, has been barefoot for the last 4 years and has good strong feet. She will happily live in or out and turns out with both mares and geldings. She is blemish and vice free.

A lovely mare with a kind nature who is ready for someone to continue her journey and have plenty of fun with.

Open to vettings

Transport can be arranged
Lucarno Dynaformer
More Ballet Money Old Vic

JUST WOW ! ABSOLUTELY STUNNING


Ref #: 408009
  • Top class prospect for any sphere , Eventing/SJ /Show /Dressage/ROR etc etc etc
  • Nicest temperament for age , professionally produced and always tries to please
  • Super paces and just started loose jumping showing great scope
£2,000 ONO
  • Thoroughbred
  • Steel grey
  • Filly
  • 3 years
  • 16.1 hands
  • Top class prospect for any sphere , Eventing/SJ /Show /Dressage/ROR etc etc etc
  • Nicest temperament for age , professionally produced and always tries to please
  • Super paces and just started loose jumping showing great scope

JUST WOW! SUPER MODEL LOOKS WITH A BODY BUILDERS BODY !

16.1 approx SERIOUSLY STUNNING STEEL GREY FILLY. Reg Irish TB 3 years

Huge top line and very correct , what a fantastic competition prospect !

Been in training but way too slow. Hasn’t got the temperament of a racehorse and no 5 th gear yet so retired as will prefer to be a riding horse / Event /ROR /SJ /Dressage etc

Absolutely adorable , given plenty of time and totally unspoilt .

Superb temperament, rides very well and easy for age . Professionally produced and always tries to please , just not a racehorse at all !

No vices

Px taken and two weeks exchange warranty

£2000. !!!!! For nothing !

Telephone not text pls …07778 414739 / 07912 655855

Berkshire


Harry 17.1hh Quality ROR Prospect


Ref #: 408583
  • Kind, calm temperament * Plenty of bone and a lovely stamp *
  • Super potential for ROR, eventing
POA
  • Thoroughbred
  • Bright bay
  • Gelding
  • 5 years
  • 17.2 hands
  • Kind, calm temperament * Plenty of bone and a lovely stamp *
  • Super potential for ROR, eventing
Harry

17.1hh | 5 year old Thoroughbred gelding by Sea Moon looking for his perfect home.

Harry came out of racing to us and has enjoyed some downtime while beginning his retraining. Since being with us, he has started flatwork, jumping in the school and hacking out nicely.

He is a very kind horse with a calm temperament and lovely attitude. Like many ex-racehorses, he can occasionally worry about little things, but he is genuine and simply needs reassurance and confidence from his rider.

A lovely big horse with plenty of bone and a nice stamp about him, Harry moves beautifully and has plenty of potential for someone wanting to produce a quality horse for ROR, eventing, dressage or hunting.

This is a horse we think a lot of, so finding the right home is very important to us. He deserves someone patient and kind who will continue his education and enjoy the journey with him.

Kind, calm temperament. Plenty of bone and a lovely stamp. Potential for ROR, eventing, dressage or hunting

Serious enquiries only please.

EXTREMELY SWEET AND TALENTED GELDING


Ref #: 407969
  • Adorable kind easy temperament for age
  • Very talented with superb movement and jump
  • Real Event /SJ /Dressage /ROR etc etc top prospect
£2,000 ONO
  • Thoroughbred
  • Dark bay
  • Gelding
  • 5 years
  • 16.1 hands
  • Adorable kind easy temperament for age
  • Very talented with superb movement and jump
  • Real Event /SJ /Dressage /ROR etc etc top prospect
WHAT A LOVELY KIND TALENTED BEAUTIFUL GELDING !

16.1 stunning kind and genuine bay gelding. REG 5 years, German TB

The NICEST temperament you could ask for , he’s adorable. Taking to his re training so sweetly .

Moves beautifully and elegantly.

Absolutely loves his jumping with lots of scope

Retired sound and no problems , just lost interest

Superb to ride and handle for age

Serious Event /ROR /SJ/ Dressage/ Competition horse

No vices

Px taken and two weeks exchange warranty

Telephone not text pls …07778 414739 / 07912 655855

Sweet and willing ex racer


Ref #: 408954
  • Was in training in Ireland so RoR eligible
  • Lovely on the ground
  • Excellent to hack alone and in company
£3,950 ONO
  • Thoroughbred
  • Bay
  • Gelding
  • 11 years
  • 16.2 hands
  • Was in training in Ireland so RoR eligible
  • Lovely on the ground
  • Excellent to hack alone and in company
16.2hh 11yo tb gelding. Was in training in Ireland so RoR eligible but never raced and was turned away after training so low mileage. Excellent to hack alone and in company. Absolutely loves hacking.

Lovely on the ground. Barefoot. Good to catch, load, for the farrier, handle etc. Doesn't buck, rear, bolt and not a spooky type. He is buzzy when jumping and out and about.

I've always travelled him in company as he's more settled although know his previous home travelled him alone in a 3.5t.

Windsucks at feed time, this is reflected in his price. Home more important than price

Competitive BE100 horse with scope to reach at least Novice/2*


Ref #: 392455
  • Top 10 placings and double clears at BE100
  • Jumped his first 1.10 for one down. Stepped up easily
  • Sub 30 dressage. Ready to step up to Novice soon
£15,000
  • Thoroughbred
  • Dark bay
  • Gelding
  • 8 years
  • 16.3 hands
  • Top 10 placings and double clears at BE100
  • Jumped his first 1.10 for one down. Stepped up easily
  • Sub 30 dressage. Ready to step up to Novice soon

Attractive and quality eventer, was in training to race but never ran, has started eventing this year and taken to it really well. Previously in an amateur home. Settled into our routine and system very easily, a nice horse to handle and have around. Double clear at BE100 and also picking up 4th and 6th placings, never had a xc fault.

Good off the leg with three nice and correct paces, flashy paces and will continue to really move well once he gets stronger and already scoring sub 30. Very light and even in the contact. Polite and easy to a fence and just goes in an eggbutt, so far showing good scope and carefulness. Recently been to Chard BS, jumping courses of 1.10m at home with ease. Very easy to handle, and do at the lorry and warm up. Jumps hedges, gates and been xc schooling.

Has also hunted and team chased. Enjoys his work and would be ideal for an individual or family who wants to do a bit of hunting in the winter but have a horse who is quality enough to do some eventing in the summer

Wouldn’t be suitable for a complete novice as only just started eventing and has a sarcoid (doesn’t affect him) which is reflected in price

Good to shoe, clip, load etc


Soldate Flamboyant (Soldier)


Ref #: 408857
  • Soldier is an athletic, forward-going ex-racehorse
  • Coming along nicely in his retraining
£3,500
  • Thoroughbred
  • Gelding
  • 9 years
  • 16.2 hands
  • Soldier is an athletic, forward-going ex-racehorse
  • Coming along nicely in his retraining

He’s working well on the flat, is good to hack both alone and in company, and will happily pop a jump, though that hasn’t been a main focus so far.

He’d suit a confident, capable rider looking for a fun RC or grassroots eventing prospect.

Easy to catch and load, and currently shod all round.

Genuine sale due to a change in direction.

£3,500 – but the right home is far more important than price.

Oxon / Bucks border


 

 

Gorgeous Gary


Ref #: 408672
  • Has been reschooled from racing beautifully
  • Eligible ROR
£6,000 ONO
  • Thoroughbred
  • Bay
  • Gelding
  • 11 years
  • 16.1 hands
  • Has been reschooled from racing beautifully
  • Eligible ROR

Gorgeous Gary

16.1hh 11YO tb gelding

Has been reschooled from racing beautifully, taking part in lots of riding club.

Not spooky at fillers & has been XC schooling sensibly. Hacks brilliantly alone and in company, snaffle mouthed. Eligible ROR. Good to do in all ways. A quality horse for someone on a budget.


Can be seen on sales livery, Tiverton Devon


Treasure Bay


Ref #: 408646
  • ROR prospect
  • Attractive gelding with a great attitude and plenty of potential
£1,500
  • Thoroughbred
  • Bay
  • Gelding
  • 5 years
  • 16.2 hands
  • ROR prospect
  • Attractive gelding with a great attitude and plenty of potential

Attractive gelding with a great attitude and plenty of potential. A lovely type who would make a super ROR prospect for someone looking for a rewarding project.

He has begun his retraining and has shown a willing, trainable nature, but is now being sold due to lack of time. Currently turned away and ready to come back into work, making this an ideal opportunity for someone wanting to put their own stamp on a quality horse.

Moves well and has the foundations to progress in a variety of disciplines with further education.

A genuine sale of a smart young horse with a bright future in the right hands.


Very sweet temperament and smart looking


Ref #: 408607
  • Has previously done point to point in Ireland and low level eventing.
  • Works nicely on the flat, in all 3 paces
SOLD!
  • Thoroughbred
  • Bay
  • Mare
  • 13 years
  • 16.1 hands
  • Has previously done point to point in Ireland and low level eventing.
  • Works nicely on the flat, in all 3 paces
Irish tb rising 13 years old. Approx 16.1hh smart mare.

Very sweet temperament on and off horse. Can leave her for a couple of weeks and she doesn’t get excited when you’re back on her.

Has previously done point to point in Ireland and low level eventing.

Works nicely on the flat, in all 3 paces. Would do a good dressage test at Prelim/Novice level

Brilliant to hack in all traffic. Good in open spaces. Very soft mouth.

Will jump anything, but she is quick to a fence so wouldn’t suit a novice wanting to jump.

She deserves a loving home as she really is such a lovely horse.

Great to shoe, clip etc. No vices.

£4500

Nr Chippenham

07584084942

Small Pianist (Mac) – Genuine PC/RC Allrounder | Safe, Kind & Versatile


Ref #: 407919
  • Kind, Connemara-like temperament – ridden by children, teens & adults
  • Jumping 1.10m at home, competing 90cm – genuine grassroots prospect
  • Perfect mother/daughter share or Pony Club/Riding Club allrounder
£6,000 no VAT
  • Thoroughbred
  • Bay
  • Gelding
  • 9 years
  • 16.2 hands
  • Kind, Connemara-like temperament – ridden by children, teens & adults
  • Jumping 1.10m at home, competing 90cm – genuine grassroots prospect
  • Perfect mother/daughter share or Pony Club/Riding Club allrounder

Small Pianist (“Mac”) is a genuinely kind and versatile 9-year-old Thoroughbred gelding with a temperament far more like a Connemara. He is a real yard favourite – easy to have around, affectionate, and very much a “Labrador” type who enjoys attention and fuss.

Mac has been regularly ridden by children, teenagers and adults, proving himself to be safe, genuine and adaptable. He has attended multiple Pony Club rallies and the full Pony Club Summer Camp in 2025 with a teenage rider, behaving impeccably throughout. He has also been ridden consistently by my young teenage daughter and a teenage sharer.

He is a true allrounder, equally happy plodding along on the buckle out hacking or stepping up when asked. He hacks alone and in company and is very straightforward.

On the flat, Mac moves nicely in all three paces and is quite flashy for a Thoroughbred. He works well but would benefit from further producing to put together a more polished dressage test.

He enjoys his jumping, currently jumping 1m at home and competing at 90cm. He is willing, straightforward and will forgive a bad stride, making him a great prospect for grassroots showjumping or eventing.

Mac would be ideal for:

A mother/daughter share
A teenager moving up from ponies
Pony Club or Riding Club activities
Someone wanting a genuine, fun and affordable horse to enjoy and produce

I wouldn't want him to go to a total novice, as he is a competition horse.

He is good to catch, shoe, load (lorry and trailer) and clip (slightly sensitive but no sedation required, just patience). He is a kind, easy horse to handle and have on the yard.

He has a small sarcoid on his chest which does not interfere with tack, does not rub, and has remained stable with no impact on his performance.

Owned for the past year as part of a production project, he has been a pleasure to produce and is for sale earlier than planned due to house move and less space.

He is also eligible for RoR classes.

Mac is a genuine, fun and straightforward horse who will give his next home a huge amount of enjoyment.

KYLLACHY (GB) PIVOTAL (GB)
PARTLY SUNNY (GB) ALHAARTH (IRE)

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