• Dartmoor
• Bay
• Gelding
• 7 years
• 12.2hh / 127cm

• 12.2hh 7-Year-Old Registered Dartmoor Gelding by Springwater
• Exceptional Springwater breeding
• The most beautiful pony head, kind eye and outstanding movement

12.2hh 7-Year-Old Registered Dartmoor Gelding by Springwater

A very reluctant sale of our much-loved Dartmoor gelding, who has been with us for the last 2½ years. He has been produced slowly, sympathetically and correctly, and we feel he is now ready for someone to continue his education and fulfil his huge potential.

He has mainly hacked with us, is ridden weekly by a lightweight professional trainer (approximately 6 stone), and has also been happily ridden by our 9-year-old daughter. Last summer he was regularly schooled in an arena, ridden by a child and has attended a handful of local shows. At his most recent show, the judge described him as “spectacular”, commenting that he simply needed a little more mileage and experience.

He has exceptional Springwater breeding, and has the most beautiful pony head, kind eye and outstanding movement. We genuinely believe he has all the attributes to make a superb showing pony in the right hands.

He is a pleasure to own. Easy to groom, load and handle, he is polite and respectful on the ground with no bargy or pushy behaviour and would also make a fabulous in-hand show pony. He lives happily in a mixed herd, sits comfortably in the middle of the pecking order and has a lovely, kind temperament.

He has never shown any signs of laminitis, has never been footy or lame, and has always been carefully managed. He is up to date with podiatry and annual dentistry and vaccinations, and we have always prioritised his health and wellbeing.

He is still green in his schooling simply because he has been allowed to mature at his own pace rather than being rushed. He is a soft, sensitive boy rather than a cheeky or bolshy pony, and he deserves a rider who can continue to build his confidence and education.

While he has been ridden by our daughter, we would not describe him as a first ridden or one for a tiny child to canter off on independently. We feel he would be best suited to a confident child aged around 10+, a teenager or a small adult who will enjoy producing a quality native pony.

The only reason for this sale is that our daughter has suddenly had a growth spurt and, with him being her third pony, we simply aren’t doing him justice. We would much rather see him in a home where he can continue progressing and be someone’s special pony.

Ridden videos available.

📍 Ditchling, East Sussex

Asking four figures (starting with a 3)

The very best home is far more important to us than a quick sale. Serious enquiries only, please.

• Dartmoor
• Bay
• Gelding
• 17 years
• 12hh / 122cm

• Fantastic temperament
• Loves attention
• Quick learner

12hh Registered Dartmoor Gelding | 17 Years | Exceptional First Ridden / Lead Rein

Max is a beautiful, talented 12hh registered Dartmoor gelding with lovely paces and an equally lovely personality.

We have owned Max since April, but he is sadly too much pony for my very small 5-year-old, who is now wanting to come off the lead rein. I had hoped he would be a FYFR and to an extent he absolutely is, but he would be better suited to a slightly bigger child or stronger child. My daughter is simply too small and finds his paces too big she is very petite.

My 9-year-old daughter and her friends absolutely adore riding him, but she already has her own pony, which is the only reason he is available.

Max is an absolute saint on the lead rein. He happily works in this role, is kind and genuine, and has been ridden by my youngest with complete confidence. However, as we already have a dedicated lead rein pony, we simply can't justify keeping two.

Off the lead, Max has been ridden by my eldest daughter and her friends in all three paces, and they all thoroughly enjoy him. He is willing, straightforward and has beautiful movement.

Max has attended many shows since been with us. He has competed at:

Lincolnshire County Show

The Great Yorkshire Show in prestigious HOYS Lead Rein and First Ridden classes

Arena UK

BSPS shows

London International Horse Show qualifier, where he was placed 6th in a large First Ridden Working Sports Pony class.

He has also attended Pony Club activities and has proven to be an exceptional dressage pony. He has won at every dressage outing with us and I genuinely believe this is an area where he could really excel. Most recently, he competed at Pony Club Area Dressage, producing a lovely test with a rider who had only sat on him once beforehand.

Max also has a fantastic jump. We haven't focused heavily on jumping during our ownership, but everything he has done has been very promising, and we will continue to develop this while he remains with us.

He has already qualified for the Amateur of the Year Final at Stoneleigh Park this November in both the Lead Rein and First Ridden classes, and these qualifications will transfer to his new home.

This is a genuinely heartbreaking sale, and one I have thought long and hard about. Max deserves a home where he can continue to fulfil his potential and be enjoyed by a child who is the right size and stage for him. He is a quality pony with a wonderful temperament and so much more to offer.

Serious enquiries only, please. The right home is far more important than a quick sale.

• Dartmoor
• Bay
• Mare
• 9 years
• 11.2hh / 117cm

• Qualfied RI 2025 FR PP and open DES
• Qualfied RI 2026 open DES

Cayberry coco Chanel - 9 years old Dartmoor mare ,done LR,FR and open classes, most beautiful pony inside and out and very sadly for sale as my daughter has out grown her.

She’s done showjumping, workers, dressage and farm rides jumping cross country jumps, although I do feel jumping is not her forte however she will give 100% what’s asked off her.

Beautiful forward going ride ,hacks out alone or in company ,up to date with teeth farrier ect , she’s taken my daughter all the way from LR to this year doing the HOYS Dartmoor class being placed in everyone ,loads and travels amazing and is a joy to have at stay away shows ,no ear plugs or calmers needed

This is the most heartbreaking sale of a pony we absolutely adore so only 10 star homes need apply ,please no time wasters