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Stunning & Safe First pony


Ref #: 381350
  • Beautiful
  • Safe
  • Excellent manners
£4,500
  • Dartmoor
  • Bay
  • Mare
  • 21 years
  • 11.3 hands
  • Beautiful
  • Safe
  • Excellent manners

Maisey was only backed at 11yrs old and so has very low miles and still looks incredible. She has plenty more years in her teaching lucky children.

We have owned Maisey for 3 years now. We bought her for our 4yr old son who has done everything on her since -PC camp x3, rallies, Showing, mounted games, SJ Beach holidays and endless hacking.

Maisey is a perfect lead rein pony. She trots or canters when you run and stops when you stop. She doesn’t nibble or annoy the handler and will stand all day. Never bitten, kicked or pulled a face. She will be pampered all day long. She will also take a child off the lead, jumping a small 30cm course of showjumps happily.

Maisey will happily be led off another horse and I have cantered down a huge beach leading my 5yr old on her. She is totally trustworthy. Not one to get fizzy when others canter off away from her. She can have weeks off and will be exactly the same when you get back on.

Maisey is the lowest maintenance pony. She is bare foot, will live in or out, and lives on fresh air. She has no veterinary history and never had lami.

Homes will be vetted and we would love another experienced pony club home for this gem of a pony. We are still in contact with her 3 previous owners which is credit to her nature .

References available


Wanted kind,safe and sensible type


Ref #: 379651
  • 14.3 to 15.3
  • 14.3 to 15.3
We are looking for a kind, safe and sensible type who needs to step down and
have a quieter life for hacking and light schooling occasionally.

Kept at home with my connemara so all care given. Stabled in the summer during the day and during the night in the winter. All year round turnout.

Buy or loan. South east area preferred but will travel for the right one.

No bucking, rearing or bolting. Ailments not objected to as long as disclosed

DO YOU HAVE A HORSE OR PONY SUITABLE FOR THE RDA?

WANTED ON LONG TERM LOAN / PURCHASE

Ref #: 249896
  • If you think your equine has what it takes, please contact one of the groups below
  • 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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The Diamond Centre for Disabled Riders
Please contact maz.ray@diamondcentre.org.uk or phone 07752 405553
 
Based in Carshalton Surrey, we are looking for multiple types and sizes from 14 – 16.2hh
Good ground manners, laid back types. Don’t mind a little green or veterans, just a calm disposition needed.
 5* home with lots of pampering.
Have a look at our website www.diamondcentre.org.uk or our Facebook to find out more about the centre.

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Scropton Riding for the Disabled SCROPTON RIDING FOR THE DISABLED
Please contact glynis.dalley@scroptonequestrian or phone 07976104895
 
Based near Derby, we are looking for more 4-legged teammates; any size from 14 – 16.2hh
Having had to downsize our horse & pony team to survive Covid-19 closure, we’re now really struggling to grow again and meet demand for RDA sessions now we’re re-opening.
We’re a full time RDA centre, able to support around 300 local disabled adults & children…if we have enough horses!
Whether for sale or loan, we’re waiting to offer a great home to safe, sensible and people loving horses/ponies.
Visit www.scropton.com to see what we do at our centre.

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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. 


Looking for a safe pony club pony around 12hh for my 9yr old


Ref #: 381560
  • Rallies
  • Pony club
  • School master
  • Rallies
  • Pony club
  • School master

Wanted 12hh aprox Confidence giving school master pony for low level PC activities, Inc mounted games. Ideally be more whoa than go, must be safe, sensible, good in traffic and hacking in open feilds.

Any age considered. Manageable health conditions not a problem. Overall priority is safe family pony for novice 9yr girl to love.

No projects or youngsters, please. Essex based but happy to travel. Must have a proven pony club history.

Happy to wait for the right pony partner.

Budget 3/4k


Sir Lancelot - Talented Schoolmaster & Pony Club All-Rounder


Ref #: 379676
  • Pony Club all-rounder – experienced in all disciplines.
  • Versatile & confidence-giving – from lead rein beginners to competitive riders jumping 30–70cm.
  • Kind temperament – hacks alone or in company, great in traffic, easy to handle and manage
£3,000 ONO
  • Welsh Section A
  • Grey
  • Gelding
  • 22 years
  • 12.2 hands (LHC)
  • Pony Club all-rounder – experienced in all disciplines.
  • Versatile & confidence-giving – from lead rein beginners to competitive riders jumping 30–70cm.
  • Kind temperament – hacks alone or in company, great in traffic, easy to handle and manage
The Perfect First or Second Pony

If you’re looking for a safe, talented, and kind-hearted pony to teach, inspire, and help a young rider shine, meet Lancer – the ultimate Pony Club all-rounder who deserves a wonderful new home.

He is patient, dependable, and full of ability. He is just as happy giving confidence to a new rider on the lead rein as he is taking a keen little jockey out to compete. He has a wealth of experience across Pony Club rallies, one-day events, and competitions.

Experienced in mounted games, eventing, show jumping, dressage, and showing
Lovely, balanced dressage test every time
Bold and genuine round both show jumping and cross-country
Happy jumping from 30cm up to 70cm

Always well-behaved away from home – travels and settles brilliantly

Kind, gentle nature – brilliant with both children and adults
Hacks alone or in company, leads or follows, on or off the lead rope
Good in traffic and unfazed by new situations
Easy to handle in the stable or field; can be stabled alone without stress
Loads and travels well
Good for the farrier (front shod)
Up-to-date with teeth, vaccinations, and worm counts
Happy living in or out

Price includes full tack, and is at this level due to his age, but Lancer still has so much to give!

Lease would also considered, as my daughter is sadly outgrowing him and really feel he deserves a new home, as still so much to offer.

Plenty of photos and videos available

Viewing by appointment at our home

Unicorns do exist


Ref #: 381387
  • Pony club superstar - nothing he has not done.
  • Incredibly versatile: can go from lead rein to first ridden and beyond.
  • Super safe for any child to handle and do everything with.
£8,500 ONO
  • Welsh Section C
  • Chestnut
  • Gelding
  • 16 years
  • 12.2 hands
  • Pony club superstar - nothing he has not done.
  • Incredibly versatile: can go from lead rein to first ridden and beyond.
  • Super safe for any child to handle and do everything with.

I am sadly having to say good bye to what I can only call my first heart horse. Unfortunately I have out grown him and am looking for a loving family for him to go to. I have owned this gorgeous boy for six years- we got him when I was seven and I’m now thirteen. This superstar is a real confidence giver and has taken me so far. He is a loving pony through and through with his willing attitude and affection towards anyone who steps foot in his stable. Teddy also has great manners and an awesome personality, it is safe to say he knows his job!

In the time I have had with him he has taken me from going over poles on the ground in a slow walk to now comfortably jumping 80cm courses. He is most definitely most comfortable at the 80cm mark but can be pushed to a meter quite happily which I have tended to do at home rather than out competing.
He is a safe ride out on the XC course with a cruising canter which is usually right on the optimum time.
In dressage he demonstrates amazing paces with a soft head carriage, he can put in a lovely dressage test and usually comes home with rosettes.

He has done a lot during our time with him ranging from beach rides, cross country, eventing, hacking, showing, fancy dress and pony club mounted games. You can never say a pony is totally bombproof but this one has never batted an eyelid with anything that has crossed his path including people in inflatable cow suits!

He is easy for the farrier, dentist, vets and to clip, with no vices or problems. I can load him myself on the trailer and he never turns a hair at staying away at shows or events.

Along our journey we have found out, whilst you would never know to look at him, that Teddy has EMS - equine metabolic syndrome. However it has been easy to manage by simply limiting his amounts of grass with strip grazing and soaked hay. We test twice a year for insulin levels out of personal preference and we have maintained his insulin within acceptable ranges. Full history of his bloods can be given at time of viewing. He has never suffered any complications whatsoever including laminitis.

We will miss this gorgeous boy so much and want him to go to the right home that will love him as much as we have, so he can do what he does best and teach another little person to ride while having fun. He is versatile enough to be a great lead rein pony, first ridden or a second pony.

The price will include one cool pony, one set of tack, rugs, a saddle pad and a head collar.


Blue Cross Calippo


Ref #: 381194
  • Loyal & calming companion
  • Gentle, steady nature
  • Older, native mare, looking for forever home
£180
  • Welsh Part Bred
  • Bay
  • Mare
  • 19 years
  • 12.1 hands
  • Loyal & calming companion
  • Gentle, steady nature
  • Older, native mare, looking for forever home

Calippo is a kind older native mare looking for a quiet, companion-only home.

She has a gentle, steady nature and would make a wonderful friend for another pony or small herd.

Calippo is well-mannered and easy to have around, enjoying a peaceful lifestyle with plenty of turnout and good company.

As a native type, she will benefit from suitable grazing management and a home that understands the needs of older ponies. Calippo is still has so much to offer as a loyal and calming companion.

She would thrive in a calm, caring environment with other natives or similarly gentle ponies.

Please adopt Calippo


ONCE IN A LIFETIME PONY


Ref #: 380437
  • Lexi has been in 3 newspaper articles.
  • She has competed up to 1.20 in the past.
  • Fantastic record having three previous professional owners.
£16,000
  • Connemara
  • Grey
  • Mare
  • 17 years
  • 14.1 hands
  • Lexi has been in 3 newspaper articles.
  • She has competed up to 1.20 in the past.
  • Fantastic record having three previous professional owners.

Lexi is one of the most gentle natured, loving pony.

She is amazing being managed in every aspect, a dream to load, shod and clip. She is so well behaved whether it is in the lorry, stable, field, in the arena or on a hack.

Lexi knows what to do and is more of a forward pony so ideally needs a more confident, experienced rider.

Lexi is amazing at eventing and cross country and has competed in all of them, she is always full of energy and has very strong stamina so she will do anything you ask her to do.

We are so very sad to sell her as the only reason we are is that my child is off pony’s, We would adore to keep her forever.


Perfect Porcha - mothers dream pony


Ref #: 379978
  • bombproof
  • confidence giver
  • second pony
£5,000
  • Welsh Section B
  • Chestnut
  • Mare
  • 21 years
  • 13.2 hands
  • bombproof
  • confidence giver
  • second pony

I bought Porcha three and a half years ago and it was one of the best decisions I ever made, she has transformed my daughter from a nervous passenger to a confident rider. This is such a sad sale which we have put off for a year but my daughter has seriously outgrown her pony and it is time for her to move onto something bigger.

I bought Porcha as a jumping pony for my daughter but it soon became clear that this little pony could turn her hoof to anything from dressage, to games, to working equitation she really is a little star.

She is great out hacking, she will often lead the hack giving the more nervous horses/ponies confidence. She's happy to go at the front, the middle or at the back of a hack she really doesn't mind. She is good in an open space and equally as good on roads in traffic. I have complete confidence in my daughter going off hacking with her on her own.

She loves her work and never seems to run out of energy.

Porcha is as joyful on the ground as she is being ridden. I can't sing her praises enough.

Porcha loads and travels well, she is great with the farrier, dentist. can live in or out. She is fully vaccinated.

She can be on her own but I would prefer her not to be.

Don't be put off by her age, she is energetic, healthy, never sick or sorry.

The reason I have advertised her as a second pony is because she can get excited and strong when jumping and when cantering and needs to be ridden. A child who knows how to ride will not be phased by this. She never rears, bucks or bolts. She just gets happy and excited! She would be a great pony club pony.

Lots of videos and pictures available on request.

She will come complete with tack and rugs.

Homes will be vetted and references required, I need to know she will be in good hands x


Fun all rounder for sale


Ref #: 379992
  • Comfortably jump around courses of 85cm
  • Likes to have a job and is kept busy
£5,500 ONO
  • Welsh Section D
  • Chestnut
  • Gelding
  • 18 years
  • 14.3 hands
  • Comfortably jump around courses of 85cm
  • Likes to have a job and is kept busy

Cosmo

Don’t be put off by his age there’s plenty of life left in him.

Cosmo would suit a confident teen or small adult who wants to go out and have fun out jumping or enjoying some hacking but equally would be happy for a child to pop on him and have a bit of fun. He very much likes to have a job and is kept busy.

He hacks alone and in company, even though he’s better alone as he can get hotheaded even though he is never dangerous just can jog and gets slightly worked up. 

Cosmo will comfortably jump around courses of 85 cm and single fences of 1m10. He loves his jumping and will take anyone around a course.

He is good to load, clip and shoe (currently shod on his front) and he’s up to date with all vaccinations and teeth.

Cosmo has a couple of medical conditions that all can be discussed and are all solved with easy management.

He has been in the same home for the last 10 years and is very much loved and will not just be sold to anyone; hence this is a very sad sale sadly due to having no job and being wasted currently.

Plenty of photos and videos on request and all homes will be vetted. He will come with full wardrobe and tack.

Located Middlesbrough north east. 


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