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Fabulous RoR who loves to jump

  • Thoroughbred
  • Gelding
  • 11 years
  • 16.2 hands

Fabulous RoR who loves to jump


Ref #: 401583
  • Racing Name; Lucarnip
  • Stable name; Oakey
  • Location; Buckingham, Milton Keynes
£1,800
  • Thoroughbred
  • Gelding
  • 11 years
  • 16.2 hands
  • Racing Name; Lucarnip
  • Stable name; Oakey
  • Location; Buckingham, Milton Keynes

Oakey finished racing in May 2022. He has been in three homes since leaving racing, and very sadly, due to extreme change in life circumstances we need to find him a new home. 

Oakey is an absolute gentleman to have around the yard. He is good to turnout, handle, shoe, clip, travel etc. He is a very kind horse and is the quiet one in the field. He ‘goes with the flow’ of the yard and is never demanding. 

Oakey needs time. He needs more development of his posture and building of his topline, but he is a brilliant horse who will give someone so much fun and joy. 

Oakey LOVES to jump. He is bold, keen and will keep on coming. He is not suitable for someone who wants to find their confidence jumping as he takes you in and jumps! He is would be a brilliant eventer/SJ/team chaser. He is good on the flat, he is just weak and needs developing, but he understands the basics of working into an outline. He is great to hack, alone or in company and is one where you can not ride him for days and hop straight on. 

In his previous home he has done a days hunting and was well behaved and mannerly. 

A loving, stable, kind home, who understands thoroughbreds is what we are looking for for Oakey. 

07709 510393


ALL ABOARD THE RACEHORSE PODCAST

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

 


Marty 16.3 (almost) black gelding

  • Thoroughbred
  • Bay
  • Gelding
  • 8 years
  • 16.3 hands

Marty 16.3 (almost) black gelding


Ref #: 398282
  • Naturally uphill with three balanced, elevated paces
  • Ex-racehorse with a superb brain and kind nature
  • A true all-rounder with serious potential
£7,500 OVNO
  • Thoroughbred
  • Bay
  • Gelding
  • 8 years
  • 16.3 hands
  • Naturally uphill with three balanced, elevated paces
  • Ex-racehorse with a superb brain and kind nature
  • A true all-rounder with serious potential

Marty 16.3hh (approx.) almost black gelding

If I had the time, Marty would be staying he truly is a real-life Black Beauty and a future superstar.

8-year-old ex-racehorse with the most wonderful temperament. An absolute gentleman and sweetheart in every way: easy, laid back, and incredibly affectionate.

About Marty
• Super talented, athletic, and naturally uphill
• Three balanced, elevated paces
• Schooling well, Naturally uphill with three balanced, elevated paces
• Careful, scopey jump with excellent technique
• A pleasure to ride , willing, straightforward, and kind

Marty will turn his hoof to anything. He has the potential to excel as an eventer, hunter, show jumper, or top-class all-rounder. In the right hands, he could go far in any sphere.

Jumping & Experience

Marty jumps anything you put in front of him and is extremely careful. He has happily tackled logs, rails, ditches, hedges, and more in the hunting field, popping cleanly over without touching a pole.
• Excellent at arena hires and showjumping
• Confident in combinations, water trays, walls the whole lot
• Clever, brave, and genuine

Temperament & Manners

Marty is never nasty or silly, just a kind, loving horse to have around.
• Never bites or kicks
• Loves fuss, grooming, and attention
• Stands like a saint to plait and load
• Happy to stand on the trailer patiently

Hacking & Hunting
• Hacks alone or in company
• Excellent in open spaces, not strong or silly
• Good in traffic and busy forestry
• Has hunted several times, including two large Ladies’ Day meets, where he behaved impeccably

Practicalities
• Good to shoe (currently shod all round)
• Good to box, travel, and clip
• Up to date with vaccinations, worming, and farrier
• RoR eligible

Ideal Home

Marty would suit:
• An amateur rider looking to progress up the levels
• A professional wanting a quality horse to produce
• A family home seeking a fun, safe, and versatile horse

He is continuing his education with me, and his price will increase as his training progresses.

Additional Notes
• Occasionally weaves
• Open to vetting
• No loans, payment plans, or time wasters

Please message for more details — plenty of videos and photos available.


KING

  • Thoroughbred
  • Bay
  • Gelding
  • 5 years
  • 15.3 hands

KING


Ref #: 401160
  • A total pleasure In every way
  • beautifully put together, floaty with flicky toes, eye-catching and naturally athletic, a real head
  • Personality-wise, he is like a Labrador in horse form.
£3,950 ONO
  • Thoroughbred
  • Bay
  • Gelding
  • 5 years
  • 15.3 hands
  • A total pleasure In every way
  • beautifully put together, floaty with flicky toes, eye-catching and naturally athletic, a real head
  • Personality-wise, he is like a Labrador in horse form.

KING - 5 year old | 15.3hh–16hh | Ex-Racehorse (ROR Eligible)

One I have a real soft spot for!

King is a horse I rode daily during his time in training, and he has remained exactly what he always was, an absolute sweetheart. He adores fuss, cuddles and attention, and genuinely thrives on human interaction. Personality-wise, he is like a Labrador in horse form.

He retired sound with no known injuries or vices he simply wasn’t in love with racing.

Since finishing in training he has mainly been hacking and has proven:

  • Bold and brave
  • Hacks alone and in company
  • Happy to lead or follow
  • Excellent in traffic
  • Sensible in open spaces

In the arena he shows three balanced, rhythmical paces. He doesn’t rush, he settles into a lovely natural tempo and is extremely willing. He’s clever, trainable and picks things up very quickly.

He has:

  • Been to arena hires
  • Started jumping fillers, planks and water trays
  • Proven super bold, nothing fazes him

King is easy to do in every way,to tack up, groom, clip and bath. A total pleasure on the yard and an asset to any setup.

He is not a novice ride as he is forward and enjoys keeping his feet moving. He is never naughty, no bucking, rearing or throwing shapes but he does need a confident rider to channel his athleticism.

He is beautifully put together, floaty with flicky toes, eye-catching and naturally athletic, a real head turner with huge potential for someone to have enormous fun with.

Someone is going to be very lucky to own this little horse.


Tb Mare Black 16.1 7yrs competition horse, hunter, hack mother daughter share

  • Thoroughbred
  • Black
  • Mare
  • 7 years
  • 16.1 hands

Tb Mare Black 16.1 7yrs competition horse, hunter, hack mother daughter share


Ref #: 401509
  • Good paces scopey jump, good hunter
  • Excellent traffic clip shoe catch box
  • Safe sane, sound good feet
£7,950
  • Thoroughbred
  • Black
  • Mare
  • 7 years
  • 16.1 hands
  • Good paces scopey jump, good hunter
  • Excellent traffic clip shoe catch box
  • Safe sane, sound good feet

Beautiful black TB mare by Lauro. This gorgeous horse has a bold scopey jump, is very good over showjumps and cross country. Has arena evented and show jumped to a metre but jumps 120 easily at home and in clinics and scope for more. Schools nicely and is very trainable and striking.

Brave sensible hunter, crosses any country jumping rails, ditches, hedges etc. stands quietly at the meet and on point. Will go off on her own quietly.

Goes anywhere in the field. Stays all day!

Takes you into a fence without being strong or rushing. Lovely off the lg and has started lateral work in the school, shoulder in, leg yield, turns On the haunches and forehand. Walk to canter and canter to walk. Has great potential to go on in dressage, showjumping or eventing.

Lovely to do in all ways, no vices, injuries lumps bumps or sarcoids. Good to shoe, catch, clip, box and in very heavy traffic (I regularly ride her on the A22!)

Hacks on her own ad in company and goes first or last on the buckle. This is a mare who loves cuddles and attention- she’s a great character and loves her Lickits and treats! Up to date with teeth, vaccinations, worming and farrier.

Turns out in a mixed herd, lives in or out, ties up quietly on her own. Never mareish. Excellent home wanted for this special stunning girl.

Lauro
Petite Beauty

Late Night Drama

  • Thoroughbred
  • Mare
  • 7 years
  • 15.3 hands

Late Night Drama


Ref #: 400380
  • Good to do in all respects
  • Has done a little flat work, show Jumping and hunting since she retired after winning a race
£3,000
  • Thoroughbred
  • Mare
  • 7 years
  • 15.3 hands
  • Good to do in all respects
  • Has done a little flat work, show Jumping and hunting since she retired after winning a race

Good to do in all respects – she has done a little flat work, show Jumping and hunting since she retired after winning a race.

She is good to box, shoe, clip.

She is a very pretty horse who is well behaved and is ready to come back into work after a break.


SMART ALL ROUNDER / ROR ELIGIBLE

  • Thoroughbred
  • Bay
  • Mare
  • 9 years
  • 16.1 hands

SMART ALL ROUNDER / ROR ELIGIBLE


Ref #: 399575
  • Lovely temperament
  • Moves beautifully
  • An excellent allrounder with a great attitude
£6,000
  • Thoroughbred
  • Bay
  • Mare
  • 9 years
  • 16.1 hands
  • Lovely temperament
  • Moves beautifully
  • An excellent allrounder with a great attitude

Dee is a well bred mare who was lightly raced. Privately bred and trained on a small family yard before being sold to us when she was six.

Dee has been very easy for my teenage daughter to retrain and has proved to be an excellent dressage horse winning all of her competitions.

She is a brave jumper and loves show jumping and cross country - just takes everything in her stride, never stops or refuses and holds real potential for someone to carry on her education in this sphere.

Dee has attended pony club rallies, riding club training sessions, local events and competitions. She is well schooled with three nice paces. Excellent on the ground and easy to handle, she loads and travels well (we have a trailer). She is lovely to hack out and is happy to go alone or in company - doesn't nap and is 100% in all traffic - used to farm machinery etc.

In the summer she is out 24/7 and during the winter stabled at night. She is happy with or without company. Good for the farrier, vet, dentist, etc and up-to-date with vaccinations.

She has been seen to pace in the field but this is only at meal times. No other vices.

Sad sale of a beautiful horse, but daughter now away at university. Lots of photos and videos available.

5* home essential.

Outstrip (GB)
Absent Amy (IRE)

Franco Grasso

  • Thoroughbred
  • Bay
  • Gelding
  • 8 years
  • 16.1 hands

Franco Grasso


Ref #: 400540
  • Will make a lovely all rounder / showing prospect
  • Stunning Boy / ROR Eligible
  • Lovely temperament
£4,750 neg
  • Thoroughbred
  • Bay
  • Gelding
  • 8 years
  • 16.1 hands
  • Will make a lovely all rounder / showing prospect
  • Stunning Boy / ROR Eligible
  • Lovely temperament
Franco was purchased June 2024 direct from the race yard, he's spent some time with me being schooled and has done some pole work & jumping. He’s popped a small course of jumps including fillers. He’s quite green as only flat raced so would need more education here.

He is a lovely, steady, balanced ride with an armchair canter and established changes so would suit showing or dressage, which he really enjoys.
A knowledgeable home looking to continue his education is essential, as he has plenty of potential to offer the right person. I switched disciplines to Polo in August 2025 and unfortunately he is too tall for the sport and doesn't enjoy it as much as I do. He has only been schooled in a “polo” style since Aug 2025 so would need to be restarted under “traditional” style riding however I have started this and he is adapting back very well.

He hacks lovely in a pair, has been out on quiet country roads and fields with no issues. He can be very strong and forward in a group. He has done limited hacking as I personally do not enjoy it.

Franco is a lovely sweet boy who enjoys cuddles and strawberries, I am looking for the best home for my special boy. Price is negotiable for the right knowledgable home.

Tack not included but some rugs will be.
Frankel
Oakley Girl

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