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Cowboy

  • Thoroughbred
  • Bay
  • Gelding
  • 10 years
  • 17 hands

Cowboy


Ref #: 401177
  • 17hh | 10-year-old | Gelding | Ex-Racehorse
£7,500
  • Thoroughbred
  • Bay
  • Gelding
  • 10 years
  • 17 hands
  • 17hh | 10-year-old | Gelding | Ex-Racehorse

Cowboy is a genuinely kind and sweet-natured gelding with an excellent temperament. He is a pleasure to have around the yard and takes everything in his stride, proving easy, willing, and uncomplicated in all aspects of his work and daily routine.

Over the two years, Cowboy has been carefully and correctly produced through consistent schooling. He now works well in three balanced paces and is established on the flat, confidently schooling movements such as counter canter. Flying changed around a showjumping course;
He is trainable, responsive, and always tries to please. Much of his development has been supported using the TRT method, allowing him to build strength, balance, and understanding in a sympathetic and correct way.

Cowboy has attended arena hires where he has behaved impeccably, taking new environments confidently. He is bold and genuine to a fence and will happily jump anything put in front of him. Fillers, back rails, water trays walls and unfamiliar fences do not faze him, he remains straightforward, honest, and brave at all times. He is happily doing a course of 90cms and easily pops 1.10m , will go far in the right hands

He is a pleasure to hack, both alone and in company, and is excellent in traffic. Cowboy loads and travels perfectly, you can leave him on the trailer whilst you take another off and ride that one first, will stand without a peep.

He is easy to manage, and is good to do in all ways. He is fit, ready to go, and prepared to continue his education with his next home.

An ex-racehorse who has transitioned seamlessly into life beyond racing, Cowboy is a safe, honest, and versatile horse who would suit someone looking for a reliable and kind partner to enjoy and progress with.

More photos and videos available on request.

Please message for further details.

Can be offered with all of his wardrobe and tack by separate negotiation


Trainable and Elegant

  • Thoroughbred
  • Bay
  • Gelding
  • 9 years
  • 16.2 hands

Trainable and Elegant


Ref #: 401030
  • 3 lovely paces
  • Trainable good brain
  • Bold and Scopey
£5,000
  • Thoroughbred
  • Bay
  • Gelding
  • 9 years
  • 16.2 hands
  • 3 lovely paces
  • Trainable good brain
  • Bold and Scopey

Want to look like the dogs but not have the price tag? Don’t look any further! Finished racing sound on Boxing Day, rising 9, 16.2 gelding, he has the moves, the brain and a heart of gold.

The type you don’t have to ride everyday and most people could get on and bobble round without him taking offence. However, could be a serious athlete in his new career, some serious scope, very elegant and a really nice person to work with.

Doesn’t seem to have the ability to say no and has a go at everything. If not snapped up will go XC schooling and to arena hires and his price will go up.

His only vice is he windsucks, please don’t let that put you off such a genuine chap.


Beautiful moving mare

  • Thoroughbred
  • Bay
  • Mare
  • 10 years
  • 16.1 hands

Beautiful moving mare


Ref #: 400979
  • Safe as houses
  • Untapped talent
  • Lovely nature
£5,000 offers
  • Thoroughbred
  • Bay
  • Mare
  • 10 years
  • 16.1 hands
  • Safe as houses
  • Untapped talent
  • Lovely nature

10yo 16.1hh Mare

Quality homebred mare with a fantastic attitude and plenty of untapped potential.

• Age: 10 years
• Height: 16.1hh
• Gender: Mare
• ROR Eligible

Successfully showjumped to Newcomers with scope to go further. Has also XC schooled, showing masses of potential for eventing. Hunted once — slightly hot but always well behaved.

Rides in a snaffle. A forward ride but very safe and genuine. Has had a riding school girl on her and behaved impeccably, yet can easily step up two more gears when asked.

Hacks alone or in company
Brilliant in traffic
Safe as houses to ride
Can be left for two weeks and comes out the same
Moves like a warmblood

She takes around a week to settle into a new home and during this time can be a little bargey on the ground, but remains lovely and safe to ride.

Prefers to live out 24/7. Will box walk if stabled, so a turnout-based home would suit her best.

She has been in the same home her entire life until recently and is only for sale due to being overstocked — she’s simply being wasted in the field.

Small cataract in one eye, which does not affect her and is fully reflected in her price. No sensible offer refused to see her in her perfect home.


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

 


Bold, proven event horse, ROR eligible

  • Thoroughbred
  • Chestnut
  • Gelding
  • 12 years
  • 15.1 hands

Bold, proven event horse, ROR eligible


Ref #: 401161
  • Winner BE80 – Aston Le Walls
  • Multiple top 10 placings at BE90
  • Hacks alone and in company
£6,250
  • Thoroughbred
  • Chestnut
  • Gelding
  • 12 years
  • 15.1 hands
  • Winner BE80 – Aston Le Walls
  • Multiple top 10 placings at BE90
  • Hacks alone and in company

Sad sale of a much-loved horse due to personal circumstances, absolutely no fault of his own.

Ember finished his flat racing career in 2021 and has been carefully and correctly retrained for eventing over the past four years. He has not been rushed and has been given plenty of time to mature into his second career.

Competition Record:
• Winner BE80 – Aston Le Walls
• Multiple top 10 placings at BE90
• Yet to have a cross-country fault
(Two E’s on record due to rider navigation!)

He has super flashy paces, is exceptionally bold, and absolutely loves his cross country. He would make a fabulous grassroots contender for a competent rider.

Temperament & Rideability:
• Hacks alone and in company
• Can be ridden on the buckle much of the time
• Forward going with a big engine so not novice ride

Handling & Management:
• Good to shoe and clip
• Loads himself onto lorry or trailer
• Stands quietly on the box
• Up to date with vaccinations, dentist (no sedation), and physio
• Clean bill of health at recent annual “MOT”
• Currently has crack plates on his front feet as recommended by farrier which I can discuss.

Lives out 24/7, including winter, and holds his condition well. Also happy to be stabled.

Ember needs a kind, competent rider. He does have his quirks and will be sold more-or-less from the field after having seven months off due to my pregnancy, the price reflects this.

He is my pride and joy, and this is a very difficult decision, so serious enquiries only please.

Hundreds of videos available on request or on YouTube. Homes will be thoroughly vetted.

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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.


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

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.


Genuine Allrounder

  • Thoroughbred
  • Bay
  • Gelding
  • 9 years
  • 17 hands

Genuine Allrounder


Ref #: 401132
  • Honest as they come
  • Loves his jumping
  • Ultimate confidence giver
£5,000 ONO
  • Thoroughbred
  • Bay
  • Gelding
  • 9 years
  • 17 hands
  • Honest as they come
  • Loves his jumping
  • Ultimate confidence giver

Eddy - Edmond Dante - 17hh 9yo Thoroughbred Gelding – Genuine Allrounder – Very Sad Sale

He has mainly been unaffiliated showjumping with me, jumping 80/90cm courses with ease, we have done lots of jumping clinics, he ALWAYS tries his heart out for you and really is a confidence giver. He has also done a bit of cross country and has been out hunting, taking everything in his stride and very sensible and enjoyable in a group. He works beautifully on the flat, dressage is really not my thing but he would do a beautiful dressage test!

He hacks out well alone and in company, and is happy to see traffic and open spaces, he’s a very versatile horse to enjoy both at home and out and about.

He is a genuine horse who is easy to handle on the ground and good to do in all ways. He has been a pleasure to own, good to clip, shoe, load.

He would suit someone looking for a fun, capable allrounder to continue enjoying riding club activities, jumping, hunting or general fun.

I’m still very much in contact with his previous owner so would love to for us both to continue to follow his journey

Does not buck,bolt,rear - not a bad bone in his body

Serious enquiries only please – this is a very difficult decision and he really deserves the best home.

Fantastic facilities available for viewing, including canter track with XC fences and indoor arena with full set of show jumps

Happy to answer any questions or provide more photos/videos on request.


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