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Highly sort after Cob. Well handled

Highly sort after Cob. Well handled


Ref #: 400939
  • To make around 15 h, good manners, fully checked by experienced physio. Complete open book.
  • Unbelievable opportunity
  • Perfect I every way
£4,000 ONO
  • Cob
  • Skewbald
  • Gelding
  • 3 years
  • 14.2 hands
  • To make around 15 h, good manners, fully checked by experienced physio. Complete open book.
  • Unbelievable opportunity
  • Perfect I every way

Perfect Cob

Alfie is a 14.2hh rising 3yr old coloured traditional gypsy cob gelding.

All history is known; breeding not recorded but known, sire is 15.2 traditional gypsy cob stallion ‘Gawbridge Michael Flatley’, dam is a lovely 15.2 buckskin gypsy cob.

Alfie has been in a lovely family home prior to coming to me , he picks his feet up, is good to catch lead load etc, and is a real sweetie pie to be around. He moves superb and has tons of potential .
Unfortunately I have over horsed myself by buying a youngster , I don’t have the facilities or experience that is required when taking on a young horse and therefore I cannot do him justice .
He’s fully vaccinated & trimmed to date.

North West

Cob Gawbridge Michael flatly Unknown
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Kind weight carrier

Kind weight carrier


Ref #: 400866
  • Easy to manage, arena hires, puddles, roads, open space
  • Has hunted & will pop a small jump
  • Unfazed by the heaviest of traffic
£10,000 OVNO
  • Cob
  • Skewbald
  • Mare
  • 7 years
  • 15.2 hands
  • Easy to manage, arena hires, puddles, roads, open space
  • Has hunted & will pop a small jump
  • Unfazed by the heaviest of traffic
I handle mary with my year old baby strapped to me! I wouldn’t do that with any others!


15.2hh cob cross 7 year old weight carrier, solid, fantastic bone mare. Where do I start with this tremendous mare.

Mary has done abit of everything, she will hack alone or in company, pop a log in the woods, will ride on open grass and school in an arena.

She is a laid back kind eyed type. She travels on a lorry or a trailer. Can lead her through a field of others she’s not turned out with and they can blast towards her and she remains level headed.

She’s fantastic in traffic and would hack to the moon for you. She does prefer company but very willing to go on her own.

She’s currently living out, although will live in also! - it’s a big deal a mare leaving a field full of horses neighing to her with dignity & straight onto a main busy road. She’s extremely quiet to clip! Will literally stand there without being tied up.

Any vettings or bloods are welcome. A kind loving forever home is wanted for this mare.

She’s very low maintenance to keep and no dramas, will turn out with another or on her own. Not a busy stressy type. I’d like her to go to an experienced home who is going to enjoy her. Welcome to try on grass, in a arena or on the roads.

No time wasters please & no complete novices the mare is nicely schooled and not a riding school cob.

Cobs and Heavy Horses: Show Cobs

Beautiful Show Cob


Ref #: 400944
  • Outstanding confirmation and unbelievable movement
£12,000
  • Cob
  • Tobiano
  • Mare
  • 8 years
  • 152 cm (AHC)
  • Outstanding confirmation and unbelievable movement

Gypsy Blue Skye

8 year old
Mare
15hh
Traditional Gypsy Cob

Available on behalf of the owner.

Skye is the perfect example of a Gypsy cob, she has outstanding confirmation and unbelievable movement.

Skye has been very successful in the show ring; qualifying for the Horse of the year show (search for a star) on her first attempt, as well as qualifying for the Royal international again on her first attempt. She also has many county show wins.
She has done low level working hunter proving to be very bold and brave.

Skye is a through and through competition horse who needs a job and a competent rider to get the best out of her. Due to this she would not be suitable for a nervous or novice rider.

Will hack on the busiest of roads, not fased by any kinds of traffic including farm machinery.

Great to bath, clip, shoe etc.
No vices

Serious enquires only as this is a very hard sale.


Highly sort after Cob. Well handled


Ref #: 400939
  • To make around 15 h, good manners, fully checked by experienced physio. Complete open book.
  • Unbelievable opportunity
  • Perfect I every way
£4,000 ONO
  • Cob
  • Skewbald
  • Gelding
  • 3 years
  • 14.2 hands
  • To make around 15 h, good manners, fully checked by experienced physio. Complete open book.
  • Unbelievable opportunity
  • Perfect I every way

Perfect Cob

Alfie is a 14.2hh rising 3yr old coloured traditional gypsy cob gelding.

All history is known; breeding not recorded but known, sire is 15.2 traditional gypsy cob stallion ‘Gawbridge Michael Flatley’, dam is a lovely 15.2 buckskin gypsy cob.

Alfie has been in a lovely family home prior to coming to me , he picks his feet up, is good to catch lead load etc, and is a real sweetie pie to be around. He moves superb and has tons of potential .
Unfortunately I have over horsed myself by buying a youngster , I don’t have the facilities or experience that is required when taking on a young horse and therefore I cannot do him justice .
He’s fully vaccinated & trimmed to date.

North West

Cob Gawbridge Michael flatly Unknown
Known
Flaxen skewbald unknown Known
Known
Known Known Known
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Stunning dressage/show horse


Ref #: 400937
  • County level showed as a 4/5year old
  • 3 loose rhythmic paces
  • Easy temperament
£15,000 OVNO
  • Irish Draught
  • Grey
  • Gelding
  • 10 years
  • 16.2 hands
  • County level showed as a 4/5year old
  • 3 loose rhythmic paces
  • Easy temperament

Rocco is a lovely stamp of a horse with clean limbs and 9” of bone. He shows 3 correct rhythmic paces and naturally carry’s himself in an easy frame.

Rocco was professional produced by Danielle heath as a 4 year old gaining success in the show ring at county level, since then he has been with low level amateur riders.

Rocco is easy to do in all ways and would happily live in or out. Good to shoe/clip/catch etc
Hacks alone or in company.
Rocco likes pole work for variety and is willing to pop a few small fences but this wouldnt be where his natural talent lies.

We believe he would make a cracking low level dressage horse or local/county show horse as although he is low mileage in the competition ring he has a very willing attitude and would take to the job very easily.

Videos available on request


Super allrounder / Cob


Ref #: 399137
  • Would make a lovely working show horse / show horse / allrounder
  • Nice paces and a lovely brave jump
£13,000
  • Cob
  • Grey
  • Gelding
  • 6 years
  • 15.1 hands
  • Would make a lovely working show horse / show horse / allrounder
  • Nice paces and a lovely brave jump

Meet Eddie
* 15.1
* 6yr
* LW Cob
* Gelding .

Would make a lovely working show horse / show horse / allrounder.

Eddie has tipped his toe in a little already. Inc:
* clinics
* Showing
* Evening performances
* XC schooling
* Fun rides 3

Nice paces and a lovely brave jump. He is good to hack, alone and in company. Good around farm machinery and dogs.
Loves a fuss, lots of kisses and scratches.

Easy to catch, load, traffic, farrier, clip, can hog without a head collar.

We ask for no novices or beginners as he is still young and he sometimes needs some reassurance and green in some areas.
He is fit and ready to go. Up to date with teeth and vaccines

Videos available


HOYS QUALITY HEAVYWEIGHT COB


Ref #: 398344
  • A very very top class young cob
  • Rising 4, 10 inch superb clean flat bone
  • A fabulous mover "really points a toe"
£8,500 inc VAT
  • Cob
  • Gelding
  • 4 years
  • 15.1 hands
  • A very very top class young cob
  • Rising 4, 10 inch superb clean flat bone
  • A fabulous mover "really points a toe"
A very very top class young cob, he is 100 % pure quality in every aspect 

Rising 4, 10 inch superb clean flat bone 

A fabulous mover "really points a toe"

He is absolutely bomproof to deal with he is NOT a Querky cob in any shape or form

Measures154cms on a quick easy measure (hes not a small short cob) 

A great front head and shoulder and has superb limb built uphill and set on well

He will be very easy to put under saddle 

I have no hesitation in saying this cob could easily stand within the top 5 of the very best of cobs in any line up

Viewings are welcome 

Open to any vettings 

serious enquiries please for this truly once in a lifetime sweet and beautiful cob

Contact Sara Forde - Lancs, Yorks border

Amazing opportunity


Ref #: 399074
  • Head turner
  • Fabulous personality
  • Incredible potential
£16,500 OVNO
  • Cob
  • Gelding
  • 7 years
  • 15 hands
  • Head turner
  • Fabulous personality
  • Incredible potential

Acresdale the Greatest Showman Aka. Cartier, a substantial 15hh who oozes presence.

A true stamp of a cob, passported with TGCA red stud book. Sired by the infamous Drumbracken Golden Lad who now resides in the US. Out of lines including Shambo and Hermits, this boy truly is a head turner.

His personality matches his stunning looks, he is the kindest boy who wants nothing more than to please and be doted on. A true yard favourite who comes with a warning of stealing your heart.

Snaffle mouthed, hacks alone and in company, has three paces in the school and has popped a small jump. Carts has been brought on slowly and is ready for someone experienced to put their own stamp on him to show off his full potential.

Up to date with teeth/feet/vacs Cartier will come with a full wardrobe including a made to measure black country saddle. Please note this has been factored into his price as he will leave with everything he needs to get started in his new home.

Drumbracken Golden Lad Hermits Golden Chalice Hermits Golden Sunlight
Hermits Natasha
Our Sue Shambo
Suzie
Prada of Acresdale

Super smart young horse


Ref #: 399835
  • 3 flashy correct paces
  • Level-headed
  • Fantastic can do attitude
£10,000
  • Irish
  • Grey
  • Gelding
  • 5 years
  • 15.2 hands
  • 3 flashy correct paces
  • Level-headed
  • Fantastic can do attitude

Chief is 15.2 rising 5 year old who is simply a pleasure to do in every way. He has 3 flashy correct paces and could really excel in the show or dressage ring.

He is really bold into a fence and has been cross country schooling, to arena hires and to local shows all of which he has shown to be completely willing and sane.

He loves hacking and has been to local country parks alone and is fantastic in open spaces.

He is a pleasure on the ground and acts more like a puppy than a horse. Good to load, shoe, bath, clip, etc.

He has been slowly and correctly produced by a 20 year old girl and is now ready for someone to put their own stamp on.

No novices as he is still young. 5 star home wanted for this boy. More videos available on request.

Tack and rugs included in price.

Has recently won his first ever showjumping show and came 3rd at an ACE arena eventing qualifier


SUPER TALENTED MAXI COB


Ref #: 400521
  • Nicely Schooled and a very good mover
  • Forward going type and loves to jump
  • Very brave and scopey over a fence
£13,750
  • Irish
  • Liver chestnut
  • Mare
  • 7 years
  • 16.3 hands
  • Nicely Schooled and a very good mover
  • Forward going type and loves to jump
  • Very brave and scopey over a fence

16.3hh, 7yo, maxi cob mare (Non-Marish). A genuine, quality sort that is hard to find, She has the presence and jump to stand out anywhere.

Under saddle she’s snaffle mouthed and done a little of everything. She is a forward going type and loves to jump (never gets strong or silly). Very brave and scopey over a fence and never says no.

Nicely Schooled and a very good mover will do well in the ring or equally would suit competent amateur who wants a competitive allrounder. She has been to multiple shows including stay away shows at Arena UK where she was a firm crowd favourite producing clears in the BN classes.

She’s good to hack alone and in company in the heaviest of traffic and is brilliant in open spaces.

No vices but not suitable for nervous riders as still only young and sensitive although she is very well behaved and very pleasant to deal with in all ways. Is sedated to clip.

There is not enough words to do this horse justice she is adored by everyone that meets her and deserves to find her forever home.

Will only be sold to a suitable 5* home. Please message for further information, photos and videos.


 

 

Sensible & Smart ID


Ref #: 400432
  • Lightly hunted
  • Showing great promise in all spheres
£12,500 OVNO
  • Irish Draught
  • Dapple grey
  • Gelding
  • 5 years
  • 16.2 hands
  • Lightly hunted
  • Showing great promise in all spheres

Stanley - 16.2h 5yo ID type gelding.

Superb confirmation and temperament.

Stanley is a kind and willing horse.

Safe & sensible in open spaces, lightly hunted and proving brave and bold over XC jumps.

He has also seen a course of showjumps with fillers and really would make the perfect Allrounder.

Stanley loves fuss and attention, clipped, shod and ready to go on and do any job.

Working nicely on the flat and always wanting to please.

Stanley really could go on and do any job RC/hunting/fun rides.

Videos on WhatsApp- 07967711653
Based in Tewksbury.


Future RI / HOYS Maxi Cob


Ref #: 399590
  • Outstanding prospect for the Major Shows
  • Price includes delivery and a 5 stage vert cert
£8,500
  • Grey
  • Gelding
  • 4 years
  • 15.3 hands
  • Outstanding prospect for the Major Shows
  • Price includes delivery and a 5 stage vert cert

4 yrs Reg Irish Draught. 15.3 1/2 hh

Outstanding prospect for the Major Shows.

With good people he will join the ranks of previous RI and HOYS cobs from the yard.

Price includes delivery and a 5 stage vert cert.

Please call 07968 105377 for full details inc. more pics and video. Thanks for looking.


STANDING AT STUD - PRINCE OF WALES


Ref #: 373762
  • Stunning 16.3hh heavy weight - Standing at stud this year
  • Amazing young stallion
  • No foal no fee
£500
  • Cob
  • Stallion
  • 4 years
  • 16.3 hands
  • Stunning 16.3hh heavy weight - Standing at stud this year
  • Amazing young stallion
  • No foal no fee
This amazing young stallion will give both size and bone to what ever he covers. He has bone and feather to die for. His temperament is incredible.

A real gentleman both in and out of the stable. An amazing horse to ride and will be competing next year in the dressage and showing ring. He covers naturally and is incredibly easy to work with. We can offer fresh semen for smaller mares in house if needed. 

He really is the type you could put over any mare.

Livery and vet packages available, please call for further information or to book your mare.

Visiting mares must be strangles tested before arrival.

PSSM1 TESTED

Please do not hesitate to call. So far this season everything he covered is in foal.
LAST SEASON EVERYTHING IN FOAL INCLUDING 3 DIFFICULT MARES.
We are located 10 minutes from Stansted Airport.

No foal no fee.

Lovely Irish Heavyweight Show Cob


Ref #: 400578
  • Recently professionally backed and riding away
  • Eye catching presence
  • Annual SJI Measurement
  • Irish
  • Black
  • Gelding
  • 4 years
  • 155 cm (AHC)
  • Recently professionally backed and riding away
  • Eye catching presence
  • Annual SJI Measurement

Super 4 year old, true heavyweight model with good bone. Has tremendous presence.

Will also be a versatile fun cob, really picks up his feet and shows great shape over a fence too.

Recently backed and handled by P j Casey in Ireland , approx 40 miles from Dublin airport.

Can be seen and tried with Pj , Ready to continue his education .

Sad decision, but I can’t run two in the same class.

 


WANTED TOP CLASS SHOW COB


Ref #: 400259
  • BROKEN , HAPPY WITH OLDIE
  • EASY TO DO
  • VERY EXPERIENCED PRIVATE HOME
  • BROKEN , HAPPY WITH OLDIE
  • EASY TO DO
  • VERY EXPERIENCED PRIVATE HOME

Wanted, absolutely top class , pref up to height lightweight show cob, for experienced private home, MUST stand quietly to mount (geriatric but very capable owner!) and NOT requiring 2 hours work before a class!

No just broken complete projects, as neither the time or energy any more. Happy to have an older been there /done that cob.

All suggestions welcome - ready to buy now - please text in first instance with a side pic and full details , thanks


Outstanding Silver Dapple Cob gelding


Ref #: 400459
  • Fantastic showing potential
  • Straight moving, correct conformation.
  • Rising 5, an old head on young shoulders, with a wonderful temperament.
SOLD!
  • Cob
  • Gelding
  • 4 years
  • 15.3 hands
  • Fantastic showing potential
  • Straight moving, correct conformation.
  • Rising 5, an old head on young shoulders, with a wonderful temperament.
*DEPOSIT TAKEN*

* Sold to a wonderful home*

*Reluctant sale of our beautiful boy.
*Rising 5,
*Correctly started. Snaffle mouthed.
*Lightly schooled by a professional. He is off the leg and responsive.
*hacked extensively last summer, taking everything in his stride. Good in open spaces, woods, bridlepaths and around the lanes on the buckle end.
*Has attended clinics and popped a course of jumps. Always well behaved.
*Shown in hand and once under saddle, taking ring champion and supreme champion with fabulous compliments from the judges.
*Always first to be caught, good to lead, tie up, groom, bathe, clip, tack up and box.
*really good strong feet, currently unshod. Never gone foot sore or lame.

Up to date with worming, vaccinations and dentist.

We think this boy has a fantastic future ahead of him in the show ring.
Alternatively he would make a great allrounder.

He is super friendly and loves a fuss.

Whilst he hasn't put a foot wrong, we would like him to go to an experienced home to continue his education. The right home is more important than price and we would love to keep in touch with his new owner.

Open to vet.

Lots of photos and videos.

This has been a very difficult decision so no time wasters please.

Dream cob


Ref #: 376436
  • Dolly Irish cob - A class act with the most adorable temperament
SOLD!
  • Cob
  • Dapple grey
  • Mare
  • 6 years
  • 15 hands
  • Dolly Irish cob - A class act with the most adorable temperament
Dolly Irish cob - A class act with the most adorable temperament.

She can be enjoyed my the whole family who only wants to please.

Has been slowly professionally produced . An uncomplicated ride very light in the hand . Flat work progressing nicely . Three balanced paces . Responsive without being sharp.

She will pop round a set of show jumps with fillers with ease . Been cross county schooled always a pleasure taking everything in her stride . A real fun mare .

Has hunted ,hunt rides and common ridings where she was a complete saint . A brilliant hack who will go first or last in company or alone . Easy in open spaces and traffic .

She would make a brilliant show cob / all rounder . Pony club , mother daughter share Will suit a lot of people .

100 percent in every way no vices .

We think very highly of this mare and will only go to the best home .

More pics and videos on request

WhatsApp 07885 562771

Very Handsome Registered Shire Gelding


Ref #: 399995
  • He has been shown very successfully in hand and last year started under saddle. We've even done some BD.
SOLD!
  • Shire
  • Bay
  • Gelding
  • 6 years
  • 18.3 hands
  • He has been shown very successfully in hand and last year started under saddle. We've even done some BD.

Would love to find my boy Walton Blue Eyed Boy his forever home

Blue is a very handsome bright bay registered Shire gelding. He will be 6 this year and is a big boy currently measuring at 18.3hh. He is very striking with lots of feather and unique blue eyes.

Blue is good to catch, shoe, clip, travels in a lorry and trailer. Will hack alone and in company. Is not bothered by traffic and being bought up on a farm is used to farm animals, large machinery and dogs.

He has been shown very successfully in hand and last year started under saddle. We've even done some BD.

Due to his size we've taken things slowly. He's done a little bit of everything but wouldn't be suitable for a novice. He is still green and needs more milage. He may be massive but he's a sensitive chap and takes his confidence from his handler/rider.

This is an incredibly hard decision. We have owned Blue from 6 months old but due to my daughter now competing more I just do not have the time he deserves. Would love for him to find a person to give him the one to one and love he deserves.
Home is the most important thing.

Please bear in mind, he really is 18.3hh, he will need a big stable. He is nearly a tonne of horse and he isn't going to go like a thoroughbred or Arab. He is bred to pull.
Any questions please just ask. Have numerous photos and videos.


 

 

Genuine & Kind


Ref #: 399949
  • Will give you his all.....
  • Talented& eye catching
  • Ready to make a start
£6,750
  • Irish
  • Skewbald
  • Gelding
  • 4 years
  • 15.2 hands
  • Will give you his all.....
  • Talented& eye catching
  • Ready to make a start

LOVE HEART LENNY

A stunning CobxIrish draught gelding, 4yr old, unbroken, 15.2.
Sired by Irish Draught stallion Longwood Dunbelievable.

He is just beautiful, with a fantastic temperament & loves to give everything a go.

He would suit as a complete allrounder type, riding club, mother daughter share, a very fun type.

A nice expressive movement with no dishing, straight & correct.

Good to do in all ways, very gentle, kind & genuine.

No lumps bumps or vices.

Superb with other horses, there isn't a pinch of badness in this beautiful boy, he loves a fuss!

Good to catch, load, groom, handle.

Fully clipped out & ready to make a start.

For further info, pics & vids please drop us a WhatsApp message.


Boxmoor Cody not many triple graded stallions come on the market


Ref #: 387054
  • Triple graded stallion and pssm1 negative
  • professionally backed
  • Top class and will go all way in the right hands
£8,500
  • Cob
  • Piebald
  • Stallion
  • 5 years
  • 14.1 hands
  • Triple graded stallion and pssm1 negative
  • professionally backed
  • Top class and will go all way in the right hands
Triple inhand graded stallion (BSPA / CHAPS / TGCA) ( ridden graded with TGCA and CHAPS)

I’ve owned Cody since he was 6month old he is now 5 he has had a great inhand career with just some results being reserve overall supreme at bsps championships / won burwarton show / won and champion at royal Welsh small holding show and 3rd royal Windsor. He has been professionally broken and had a great start with his ridden education and now being continued in his novice showing season with being at equifest 2025 with great results.

He is good to hack alone or in company good to catch.

He has established 3 paces but is NOT a novice ride and must be confident with stallions.

In the right hands I know he will go all the way but he needs someone that can put the time into him which i currently do not have.

Have loads of photos from 6 months old upwards . Based in Worcestershire

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Potential top maxi cob


Ref #: 400084
  • Shown since he was a yearling and is always a fan with the judges
  • The sweet nature boy you will ever meet
  • Pure quality in stamp and ability
£12,000 OVNO
  • Cob
  • Rose grey
  • Gelding
  • 6 years
  • 15.1 hands
  • Shown since he was a yearling and is always a fan with the judges
  • The sweet nature boy you will ever meet
  • Pure quality in stamp and ability

Fabulous Fred

Smart, solid and full of quality, this stunning 15.1h 6-year-old maxi cob gelding is an absolute head-turner with excellent bone, feather and a kind, expressive face.

He has a lovely, genuine temperament and is a pleasure to handle in every way. Easy to catch, shoe, box and clip. Good to do both on the yard and out and about.

Riding nicely on the flat with three balanced, comfortable flashy paces. He has the scope and attitude to turn his hoof to a variety of disciplines, making him an ideal all-rounder or fun family horse. He would excel in the show ring, in my opinion has the potential to be a HOYS / top end show cob! Equally he’s a fabulous riding club activities or as a quality leisure horse as well.

Clean-limbed, open to vetting, and ready to find a loving home.

Fred has done loads of unaffiliated showing and is always a big hit with the judges, he’s also competed dressage and unaffiliated showjumping and has been super successful at these too.

Hacking he is better in company as he’s a little nervous of big traffic coming up behind him which is the only reason for sale as current own just wants to hack

Incredibly Sad sale, He’s been in the same home since he was 6 months old

A genuine, quality show cob who is a pleasure to have around. 10* home is a must for fabulous Fred

Tack and rugs included


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