• Connemara
• Grey
• Mare
• 4 years
• 14.2 hands

• Top Class Allrounder – Kind & Talented
• Sophie is the definition of a traditional Connemara pony
• Sophie’s kind and willing attitude make her an ideal candidate for Pony Club

Top Class Allrounder – Kind & Talented 4, rising 5yo Class 1 Connemara Mare

Introducing Sophie, a stunning 4-year-old Class 1 purebred Connemara mare, standing at 14.2hh. Sophie is the definition of a traditional Connemara pony—she has a leg in each corner, a beautiful head, a kind eye, and a calm, generous nature that makes her a pleasure to work with every day.

Sophie has the ideal temperament for a novice rider, a riding school program, a mother-daughter share, or a young rider wanting to do a bit of everything. She is sweet, steady, and exceptionally quiet, both to handle and to ride. Her laid-back attitude and genuine nature make her the kind of pony that gives confidence and always tries her best.

Under saddle, Sophie is nicely schooled with three balanced paces and a lovely rhythm. She works in a soft outline and listens well to her rider. Over fences, she really shines—she has a super jump with a careful, tidy technique that would make her an excellent working hunter or Pony Club allrounder. She is honest and uncomplicated to a fence and is equally bold and sensible out cross-country, where she never looks at a thing.

Sophie’s kind and willing attitude make her an ideal candidate for Pony Club, working hunter, or family use, and she has the temperament to suit a wide variety of riders. Whether you’re looking for a safe and straightforward pony to learn on, or a quality young mare to produce further, Sophie ticks every box.

She comes from excellent traditional Connemara bloodlines, by Tullaree Hawk (a son of the legendary Dexter Leam Pondi), out of a mare by Bobby Joe, with Garryhinch Finn also in her pedigree—names known for producing performance ponies with sound temperaments and quality conformation.

Sophie has no stable vices, passed a recent 5-stage vetting, and is open to re-vetting for serious buyers. Her price includes delivery to your yard anywhere in the UK, and if she’s not the perfect match, we offer an exchange policy for peace of mind.

Take a look at her video to see just how lovely and genuine Sophie is. For more information, feel free to call 00353868077626 or email gertytynan@gmail.com. This kind and talented mare is ready to find her forever home.

• Connemara
• Grey
• Gelding
• 4 years
• 14.2 hands

• Calm, kind nature and beautifully quiet temperament
• He’s safe, steady, and reliable, making him an ideal choice for novice riders.

Perfect First Pony – Safe, Sweet & Steady 4, rising 5yo Purebred Connemara Gelding

Meet Silver, a truly lovely 4-year-old purebred Connemara gelding standing at 14.2hh. With his calm, kind nature and beautifully quiet temperament, Silver is the type of pony that’s very hard to find. He’s safe, steady, and reliable, making him an ideal choice for novice riders, a mother-daughter share, a riding school program, or a young child moving up from smaller ponies.

Silver is easy and uncomplicated in every way. He is a dream to handle on the ground—easy to catch, box, shoe, and hack, and he is perfectly sensible in traffic, he will hack out alone or in company. Under saddle, he’s just as easy. He never gets strong, silly, or spooky, and he takes care of his rider every step of the way. He’s laid-back without being lazy and has a lovely attitude towards his work, making him a pleasure to produce.

This gorgeous gelding has a very pretty head and is beautifully put together. He moves well, with three super paces, a soft, kind mouth, and a naturally balanced way of going. Silver is also very capable over a fence—he’s jumping confidently up to 90cm at home and is honest and straightforward to a jump. He’s the type you can point at a fence and trust him to take you over, making him an excellent confidence-giver for a child or smaller teen.

Silver would make a fantastic Pony Club allrounder. He’ll happily take a little rider from crosspoles all the way up through the levels, always giving his best and building confidence. He is quiet enough for beginners but talented enough to keep progressing with more advanced riders too.

He is a fully registered purebred Connemara gelding, with lovely old-fashioned bloodlines: Dunloughan Troy x Coral Star x Mervyn Kingsmill—breeding that brings together temperament, quality, and soundness. Silver has no stable vices and is open to any vetting.

His price includes delivery to your yard anywhere in the UK, and if he’s not the right fit, an exchange can be arranged—we’re confident you’ll love him. Be sure to watch his video to see what a special pony he is.

For more information, call 00353868077626 or email gertytynan@gmail.com. Silver is ready to make someone very happy—don’t miss this one!

• Connemara
• Grey
• Gelding
• 4 years
• 15 hands

• Karl is a serious eventing prospect
• Karl is a naturally talented and genuine pony who absolutely loves his job

Meet Karl, a striking 4, rising 5 year-old purebred Connemara gelding standing at 15hh, with a touch more growing still to do. With his exceptional temperament, impressive athleticism, and fantastic attitude to work, Karl is a serious eventing prospect who is destined to go far in the right hands.

Karl is a naturally talented and genuine pony who absolutely loves his job. He shines brightest across the country, where his bravery, honesty, and eagerness to please are on full display. Whether it’s water, banks, coffins or ditches, Karl faces every challenge without hesitation and takes it all in his stride. He’s incredibly straightforward and would equally thrive as a top-class hunting pony thanks to his boldness and cool, composed nature.

On the flat, Karl is well-schooled and works happily in a soft, consistent outline. He has three quality paces and a lovely natural balance that will only improve with age and mileage. He’s also showing real promise over showjumps, comfortably and confidently schooling around courses up to 90cm. Again, his honest nature and enthusiasm make him a joy to train and produce.

Karl has the ideal temperament for an experienced rider looking to bring on a future star, but he’s also quiet and kind enough to suit a confident teenager moving up from smaller ponies, or even as a mother-daughter share. He is a gentleman to handle in every way—easy to shoe, box, catch, and ride, and he’s rock solid in traffic. He’s sociable, affectionate and has no stable vices. In every respect, he’s a pleasure to have around the yard.

His quality is backed up by his impeccable Connemara bloodlines—Pearls Cove x Bell Spailín Fanách x Ashfield Miller—a pedigree that speaks for itself and promises performance, type, and trainability. Karl is fully registered with recorded breeding, and he is absolutely the kind of pony we expect to hear more about in years to come.

He is open to any vetting and comes with full confidence from us. The price includes delivery to your yard anywhere in the UK, and if for any reason he’s not the right fit, an exchange can be arranged.

Please take the time to watch his video and see for yourself what a special pony Karl is. For more information, don’t hesitate to get in touch at 00353868077626 or by email at gertytynan@gmail.com. Serious enquiries only, as this is a very special pony with a big future ahead.

• Connemara
• Bay
• Gelding
• 8 years
• 14 hands

• A brilliant safe allrounder who loves jumping
• Same home since a 4yr old
• Super to deal with and hacks alone or in company

Very sadly outgrown, he has been in the family since a 4yr old. Enjoys show jumping, cross country, hunting and low level dressage.

He is super to deal with and has no vices.

A lovely genuine pony that would be a super mother daughter share or RC/PC allrounder.

• If you think your equine has what it takes, please contact one of the groups below

One of the main issues that RDA groups face is finding an Equine to suit the needs of the participants in their group.

We are regularly contacted with offers of Equines that are ‘the ideal RDA horse or pony’ when actually what is ideal for one group may not be for the next. We are trying to move away from the stereotypical view that RDA Equines are elderly and somewhat static, our horses and ponies need to be fit, healthy and athletic to cope with the lifestyle in an RDA group.

They can range from smaller, forward going ponies to weight carrying cobs and can take part in a range of disciplines from Riding to Carriage Driving, Vaulting to Show Jumping and Endurance.

If you contact an RDA Group about your Equine please be prepared to fill in an Equine Initial Interest Form which will ask you many questions about your horses’ temperament, health history, experience and lifestyle. Many groups will prefer to have an equine on trial to make sure they are suitable for the job.

For long term loans and purchases they will also be required to have a Pre-Purchase Examination.

If you think your equine has what it takes, please contact one of the groups below. 

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Garioch Carriage Driving for Disabled RDA Group are looking for 15hh ride and drive cob gelding 4/5 years old
Safe ride and drive, no vices, well mannered, good to catch, load, travel, shoe and clip.
Please call Alan 07934 962702 or on WhatsApp if you have available.

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RDA National Training Centre in Warwickshire
Please contact Charlotte Williams cw.lowlands@rda.org.uk

Looking to loan or potentially purchase a 17hh and a 14.2-15-2hh equine for use at the RDA National Training Centre in Warwickshire. Will be used for RDA sessions, hacks, training days, competitions and commercial activity. Must be sane with a good trainable temperament and able to pass a minimum of a two-stage vetting. At RDA NTC equine welfare is our top priority with equines having a varied lifestyle, regular visits from healthcare professionals with loan agreements in place where applicable.

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Gaddesden Place RDA 
If you know of a horse that might be suitable please call Louise on 01442 246924 or 07445 292680
Email centremanager@gaddesdenplacerda.org.uk

Age 10+ yrs. Height 15.2 – 15.3hh, Weight Carrier - Geldings only
Comfortable on and off a lead rein
For RDA work so 100% bombproof
Well schooled and balanced
Patient when mounting
Trial period preferred - Loan or buy.

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Saxon Group RDA, based in Wiltshire
Please contact Jo on 07397572294 or jorutherford55@gmail.com

Must be at least 5 years old and 15.1hh or larger. Soundness and temperament most important, we are happy to do any necessary schooling and training with the right horse so being green is not an issue. Must be good to handle on the ground.
The horse will preferably have a good walk for our graded independent riders. Great, knowledgable, 5* home offered within Riding school.
Herd turnout, with stabling possible. Lots of interesting and varied work including dressage competitions and fun rides,  not just plodding round on a lead rein! Ideally close to Wiltshire, bit willing to travel to view if not too far away.
Trial period a bonus.

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MAGPIE CENTRE, WEST NORFOLK GROUP RDA
magpiecentrewnrda@hotmail.co.uk 01553 810202

15-15.3hh Ride and Drive
Must be over 5yrs old, preferably under 12yrs old.
Looking to purchase, but happy to loan. (We have a healthy budget.)
Must be open to a vetting.
We are a RDA centre, based near Downham Market in Norfolk

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WYFOLD RIDING FOR THE DISABLED
If you can help, please call Pippa Hughes 07710 556468

Looking for a people friendly cob, 14.2hh - 14.3hh ride and drive
8 - 12 years old, ideally with a couple of good years driving experience
In return we can offer a 5* home with excellent facilities

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PENNIWELLS RDA CENTRE, HERTS.
CONTACT - penniwellsrda@outlook.com

1x 15.2hh Irish Draught 8yrs upwards for our taller riders to enjoy in walk, trot and canter - able to compete in RDA dressage at all levels. Jumping for fun would also be a bonus. 

15hh connemara x irish type - Kind and caring for our more disabled riders to enjoy - must like people and happy to have people walking by the side to help the riders. 

Also Grade 3 para horse required - 15.2 - 16hh working at elementary/ medium level with proven competition experience and safety. Good Budget available. 

Full time RDA centre offering a 5* home with plenty of variety. 

Trial preferred but not essential. 

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Herefordshire RDA
Please contact us on 01432 870 831 or email admin@rdahereford.org for further detail

We are looking for 15-15.2hh weight carriers. Mares or geldings. Aged between 5-12 years old
Fit & well, with a calm/ laid back manner and good with people
Good to handle on the ground and happy to stand still whilst mounting and dismounting.
An all-rounder, good in the school and hacking in open spaces
Must be open to vetting 
5* home, professional yard awaiting

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SOUTH BUCKS RDA CENTRE – 2 x HORSES WANTED
CONTACT: Di Redfern on 07798 893489 or di.redfern@southbucksrda.org

2 X 15.2hh Cobs - 5 – 15yrs
Safe ride with good/sensible temperament - Walk, Trot, Canter, Jump, Hack, Lead-Rein.
To buy, loan or gift - Must be open to vetting.
5* home awaits at a yard that has produced four different Paralympic, World and European Medallists.
Neighbouring Counties to Bucks only please.

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RDA CENTRE BASED AT AVON RIDING CENTRE 
CONTACT: Sammy on 07786734099 or stablemanager@avonridingcentre.org.uk

Looking for 2 X 15hh+ Horses to join our herd! Ideal horses will be:
~An all rounder, good out hacking including open fields
~ Have a great temperamentand be able to cope with varied schedule of RDA/ riding school/ hacking (different abilities) 
Must be open to vetting- loving home waiting 

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RDA CENTRE BASED IN BRENTWOOD ESSEX LOOKING FOR THAT PERFECT UNFLAPPABLE PONY / HORSE
CONTACT - reach.hippotherapy@gmail.com 07931 688590 

Ideal requirements:

14hh - 15.2hh ~  Can hold a small adult or a child
~Been there and done it type ~ At least 5 years old
~Able to stand and wait patiently for mounting and dismounting. 
~Good brakes/go off the leg.  ~No spooking. 
~Be happy to be led and have people by their side when ridden.  ~No vices.
~Not phased by mounted games equipment
 ~Safe in all traffic
They get a varied life with lovely hacking nearby and lots of chances to go out and have fun. 

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HORSLEY, BOOKHAM & LEATHERHEAD RDA
CONTACT - Email barry.tregaskis@gmail.com or call 07938 209691

We are looking for suitable ponies and horse/cobs to join us at our fantastic yard in Surrey.
(Purchases and long term loans will require an examination).
At least 6 years old. No vices.
Kind and patient on the ground and for mounting and dismounting.
Good on lead rein and not phased by sudden noises.
Reliable and safe out hacking.
12hh - 14.2hh ponies
14.3hh - 15.2hh weight bearing horses/cobs

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Have you got a ‘nearly saint’ who could enable our RDA Carriage Driving participants to realise their ambitions?

Contact Eileen Cornish, RDA Carriage Driving Lead on 07833 712133 or cdlead.rda@outlook.com

Groups all over the UK are desperately seeking ponies and horses who are already broken to drive. 

Aged over 6 up to mid-teens. 12. 2. to 15.2.

Good, solid, cob types or lighter-bodied equines - happy to stand still, tolerate people around them, and will maintain a steady walk and trot on tracks, roads, and in arenas.

Excellent homes assured with knowledgeable owners and steady work.

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Barrow Farm RDA, based in Chelmsford, Essex

Contact:  01277 822927 or sally@barrowfarmrda.org.uk

15hh weight carrier type

Between 8 - 14 years

Responsive but not sharp

Good to do in all ways.

5* home waiting with knowledgable staff who work with the horses welfare as their top priority.