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16hh & Under

Ex Race Horses: 16hh & Under

All-rounder/ happy hacker looking for a loving home


Ref #: 405101
  • Easy going, kind natured horse
  • Has done a bit of everything
£2,750 ONO
  • Thoroughbred
  • Bay
  • Mare
  • 10 years
  • 15.3 hands
  • Easy going, kind natured horse
  • Has done a bit of everything

Gale is a pleasure to have around and is good to do in all ways. She's extremely honest and will always try her best to please. She never raced and retired sound so is eligible for some ror competitions.
Gale has done a bit of everything including showjumping, hunting, fun rides, hunter trials and showing.

She is good to ride alone or in a group and she's happy to be turned out alone or in a herd. She is not mareish and has been ridden by all ages and abilities.

I want to find the best home for her where she will get all the love and attention she deserves.

Based just of the M4 on the Berkshire/Wiltshire border

Please call, text or WhatsApp 07511623237


Well schooled keen jumper natural horsemanship


Ref #: 404638
  • Patsy is well schooled relaxed and trainable ***she cribs at feedtime but it's no problem to her***
  • With previous owners done farm rides hunted and low level evented good traffic/load/travel
  • Trained to present for mounting ride on a lose rein hacks alone can get a bit sharp in company
£3,000 ONO
  • Thoroughbred
  • Bay
  • Mare
  • 9 years
  • 16 hands
  • Patsy is well schooled relaxed and trainable ***she cribs at feedtime but it's no problem to her***
  • With previous owners done farm rides hunted and low level evented good traffic/load/travel
  • Trained to present for mounting ride on a lose rein hacks alone can get a bit sharp in company
Please note Patsy cribs at feedtime this is reflected in her price, it's a bit irritating but no problem

I have used natural horsemanship techniques with her and she loves it

She's a serious horse, not cuddly, not really keen on being fussed with but is a keen worker and would thrive on lots to do.  But equally happy to laze in the field

She's a TB so can be sharp at times, no problem for a competant rider

Great flatwork, soft mouth responsive and absolutely loves schooling especially polework

Snaffle mouthed always great brakes,  fab canter

There is so much she can do, I hope you can see past the cribbing if you want a really decent horse for small money to do a bit of everything with then please consider Patsy

Beautifully Retrained Ex-racehorse


Ref #: 404628
  • Has been properly hunted for 3 seasons.
  • Lovely to handle on the ground and when ridden.
  • Enjoys jumping, hacking, hunting. A great all rounder.
£6,000 ONO
  • Thoroughbred
  • Chestnut
  • Gelding
  • 9 years
  • 16 hands
  • Has been properly hunted for 3 seasons.
  • Lovely to handle on the ground and when ridden.
  • Enjoys jumping, hacking, hunting. A great all rounder.

16.0hh 9 year old TB. 'Rocky' is the loveliest natured horse.

He is happy to go out on his own hacking, or in company.

He is reliable and a lovely quality ride. He could do many jobs.

He loves hunting and has been properly hunted for 3/4 seasons.

He has done lots of riding club rallies.

He is sound and open to vet. He has no old injuries and retired from racing 5 years ago.

He enjoys jumping so could event, do Hunter trials or team chase, as well as hunt.

Monsieur Bond

Lovely Ex Racer Mare


Ref #: 405059
  • Successfully retrained
  • Grassroots prospect
  • Kind temperament
£2,000 OVNO
  • Thoroughbred
  • Bay
  • Mare
  • 11 years
  • 16 hands
  • Successfully retrained
  • Grassroots prospect
  • Kind temperament

16hh 11yo Bay Mare – Forever Home Wanted

“Bollie” is an 11-year-old, 16hh bay mare, an ex-racehorse who has been successfully retrained. She competed low level eventing with previous owner.

She had a lovely foal with us last year, proving herself to be an easy and kind broodmare. Unfortunately, she is now unsuitable to have another foal, so we are looking to find her a knowledgeable, loving home where she can have a new career.

Bollie is a genuinely kind, sweet-natured mare who retired sound from racing. She has great feet, correct conformation, and moves well. She has no vices. We believe she has the potential to make a very talented ridden horse with the right person and time invested.

She is being sold as a project from the field, so will need bringing back into work.

Kind temperament
Sound
Good feet & conformation
Lovely mover
Blank canvas for someone experienced

This is a really sad sale, so finding the right home is far more important than price. We are not looking for a large sum, but she must go to a knowledgeable, experienced home.

No novices or time wasters please

TR13, Cornwall
Please WhatsApp: 07805 935342 for more information


A stunning 15.3hh–16hh, 8-year-old Thoroughbred mare, Thea is a true head-turner with a temperament to match.


Ref #: 404959
  • A genuinely kind, eye-catching mare with a brilliant brain and a bold jump
  • She is eligible for RoR
£7,000 ONO
  • Thoroughbred
  • Bay
  • Mare
  • 8 years
  • 15.3 hands
  • A genuinely kind, eye-catching mare with a brilliant brain and a bold jump
  • She is eligible for RoR

Meet Thea 

A stunning 15.3hh–16hh, 8-year-old Thoroughbred mare, Thea is a true head-turner with a temperament to match.

Having transitioned beautifully from her racing career, Thea has embraced her new ridden life with a calm, willing attitude and an exceptionally kind nature. She is eligible for RoR and has clearly taken to her retraining with ease.

Thea is an absolute pleasure both on the ground and under saddle. She is gentle, mannerly, and easy to handle in all ways a genuinely lovely mare to have around.

Under saddle, she offers:

• Three balanced, rhythmical paces

• A soft, responsive ride

• A bold and enthusiastic jump

She is straightforward, genuine, and gives her rider confidence.

Experience & Education

Thea has been out and about, proving herself to be a reliable and enjoyable ride:

• Arena hires and practice showjumping courses

• Cross country schooling, bold and takes everything in her stride

• Fun rides

• Dressage lessons, where she is progressing beautifully

• been to beach rides, loved every minute , happy to walk in the water and perfect In miles of open spaces

She is brave, honest, and not at all strong or silly she simply gets on with the job.

Hacking & Temperament

• Hacks alone and in company

• Happy to lead or follow

• Completely unbothered by heavy traffic — confidently crosses A roads

• Described as bombproof in open spaces and busy environments

She is incredibly safe, sensible, and fun, the type hard to find

The Details

• No injuries or vices

• Retired sound from racing (simply too slow)

• Easy to load, shoe, and clip

• Good with other horses

The Perfect Match

Thea would make a fantastic:

• All-rounder

• Riding club horse

• Grassroots eventer

She would suit an ambitious amateur or a competent teenager wanting a fun, confidence-giving horse to progress with.

The Bottom Line

A genuinely kind, eye-catching mare with a brilliant brain and a bold jump, Thea is ready to form a special partnership with her next rider.

Open to viewings and vettings

DM for more information


11yo Bay Thoroughbred Mare, Quality, Kind & Versatile


Ref #: 404957
  • Doing basic schooling and hacking
  • A real head-turner with a lovely presence and attitude to match
  • A straightforward, genuine mare
£3,500
  • Thoroughbred
  • Bay
  • Gelding
  • 11 years
  • 16 hands
  • Doing basic schooling and hacking
  • A real head-turner with a lovely presence and attitude to match
  • A straightforward, genuine mare

11yo Bay Thoroughbred Mare, Quality, Kind & Versatile

Had a 10month break after racing to just chill and be a horse.
Offered as a project, however is riding away, doing basic schooling and hacking. Her price will increase as education increases.

A genuinely lovely 11-year-old bay ex-racehorse mare who has taken everything in her stride since retiring sound from racing.

She is a forward-thinking, intelligent ride who absolutely loves her job and has a fantastic attitude to life. Equally happy hacking alone or in company, she is a confident and enjoyable partner who gives her rider a great feel without being sharp or difficult.

One of her standout qualities is her temperament, she is the sweetest mare on the yard. She has no malice whatsoever, never pulls a face or lifts a leg, and is a pleasure to have around in all ways.

She is a substantial type for a Thoroughbred, with the build and presence of a warmblood, combined with eye-catching movement that would lend itself well to a variety of disciplines.

She has experience both on the flat and over jumps during her racing career and now jumps for fun, showing a natural, willing technique.
• Hacks alone and in company
• Forward, fun ride with a kind nature
• No injuries or vices
• Lunges well
• Good to clip, load, travel and shoe

A straightforward, genuine mare who would suit a range of riders looking for a kind, quality horse to enjoy and produce further.

A real head-turner with a lovely presence and attitude to match.

Serious enquiries only. Please no novices she is a forward mare that loves a job


Wanted genuine, safe horse for 10*, knowledgeable, forever home


Ref #: 403610
  • 10* forever home on a beautiful private gated estate in Central Scotland
  • Mare or gelding aged between 5 and 12 years, 15.2hh plus
  • 10* forever home on a beautiful private gated estate in Central Scotland
  • Mare or gelding aged between 5 and 12 years, 15.2hh plus

I am looking for a genuine horse to offer a 10* forever home on a beautiful private gated estate in Central Scotland, with excellent stabling, grazing, and endless hacking. This horse will join my much-loved horse of 20 years, along with my hunter who has sadly been prematurely medically retired, so a knowledgeable, caring, and experienced home is guaranteed.

References can happily be provided.

I am ideally looking for a mare or gelding aged between 5 and 12 years, 15.2hh plus, and no greys, cobs, or arabs please. I have extensive hacking, so must be good in traffic, non-spooky and no nappers, buckers, rearers please. I like really forward going horses, so something that is forward thinking and well-schooled would be ideal

Temperament is very important, so the horse must be kind and easy to handle on the ground and good to clip, shoe, catch, and load. I am looking for a horse with a nice attitude and willing nature, that is straightforward to work with and enjoys its job. I do not jump, so it does not matter whether the horse jumps or not.

I have previously competed in RIHS and HOYS qualifiers and so would like something smart and mannerly that will go in a nice outline. I do not mind a horse that has been retired from the show ring and looking for a quieter life or a change of direction. Happy for superficial blemishes but no health conditions/previous injuries please.

Any potential horse will need to pass a vetting and must have no stable vices - no cribbers/windsuckers please!

Based in central Scotland so sensible distances please but willing to travel for the right horse.

Please email in the first instance with full details and photos would be a plus.

As I do not sell on, no silly prices please.


Mr Perfect


Ref #: 403415
  • Lovely model
  • Generous and polite
  • Lovely mover
£2,650 ONO
  • Thoroughbred
  • Brown
  • Gelding
  • 8 years
  • 15.2 hands
  • Lovely model
  • Generous and polite
  • Lovely mover

Here’s a horse that means a hell of a lot to me , check out my social media for his full story.

Dylan is an 8yo, 15.2/15/3hh, tb gelding
No lumps / bumps or vices
Had new front shoes last week and saw the dentist

Dylan is exceptionally kind and easy to own and loves attention. He is one of the kindest, most deserving horses I’ve known. He will turn out alone or in company, perfect to catch, loads and travels like a pro, excellent for farrier or vet , lives in or out , polite in the stable, perfect to clip and bath etc

Dylan has done some work in a riding school and a bit of everything in a private home where he was exceptionally quiet and laid back

I rescued Dylan in November of last year after he’d been extremely badly neglected and I brought him back from the verge of death. He is now in perfect condition, healthy from the inside out, wanted for nothing , and back in work. Dyl has had months of me feeding him to the maximum so he is not as quiet to ride as he once was and I’m sure will be again. He has not bucked , reared etc, very straightforward! He’s just quite excited when hacking in company. Ridden by my very quiet and light as a feather yard girl who loves him and has no problems with him. He’s a little dude!!

He is perfect in traffic
Always in a snaffle
Golden in open spaces
Pops small fences
Good in the arena

Even after everything he’s been through, he remains so kind and trusting. I want someone who is finally secure enough to guarantee they are stable enough to make sure this horse never wants for anything ever again.

Open to any inspection
Plenty of videos etc available


 

 

Horses wanted


Ref #: 402634
  • Swaps & Part Exchange
  • Quick hassle free sale
  • Collection same week
POA
  • Swaps & Part Exchange
  • Quick hassle free sale
  • Collection same week

Horses Wanted – Quick, Hassle-Free Sale

Are you tired of time wasters, endless viewings, and last-minute cancellations?

We are looking to purchase horses and offer a quick, straightforward, and hassle-free sale.
Collection available the same week
Trade prices paid for a fast, smooth transaction
Private sellers only

We are not a dumping ground, but we are open to horses with quirks as long as these are declared honestly.

What we’re looking for:
Horses 15hh and above
Ages 3 to 15 years
All types considered

If you’re a private seller looking for a quick, uncomplicated sale, please get in touch with details and photos.

Swaps and part exchange also welcomed.


Uncomplicated beautiful mare


Ref #: 404935
  • Easy to do
  • Good to handle
  • Always snaffle mouthed
£4,850 OIRO
  • Thoroughbred
  • Grey
  • Mare
  • 5 years
  • 16 hands
  • Easy to do
  • Good to handle
  • Always snaffle mouthed

Pauline’s Dream
5yo 16.1 tb mare
Dam - Dreamadreamforme
Sire - More Than Ready

Bought last July with the view of being a forever horse but time and money forces very sad sale.
Has spent most of her time hacking (on main roads) not fazed my heavy traffic or farm machinery.

Good alone or in company, happy to be lead off another horse or to lead from.
Still green in the school but does work in an outline just needs more time and education.

Has attended riding club pole and jumping lessons.
Recently attended ROR camp, she loaded and traveled like a dream and behaved beautifully the whole time taking it all in her stride. Her first time seeing xc fences and took no hesitation to them.
Genuine, kind temperament

Good to shoe, clip and load.
Up to date with vaccinations
Dentist 23/02/26

Finished racing injury free.
Clean limbs. Small sarcoid on inside hind. Has been vet checked and no concerns.

Please contact Amberley Valentine on 07498490793 for more information.

Open to viewing and vetting. Based near Aberporth West Wales.


Video Feedback & Online Training Programmes

Tailored to the ex-racehorse

Ref #: 398467
  • Guided help with your ex-racehorse from the comfort of your home
  • Tailored to you, from people with a deep understanding of the ex-racehorse
  • Facilitated via WhatsApp, Zoome - whatever suits you!
  • Guided help with your ex-racehorse from the comfort of your home
  • Tailored to you, from people with a deep understanding of the ex-racehorse
  • Facilitated via WhatsApp, Zoome - whatever suits you!

Having transport for your horse is a privilege and we are aware that not all of us have access to transport, or want to travel our  horses over certain distances.

Whether you’re new to having an ex racehorse, are struggling with a canter transition, getting on, or developing to the next level, we can help.

Our video feedback options and online training programmes allow you access to guided help, with your ex racehorse all from the comfort of your home, tailored to you and your horse from people with a deep understanding of the exracehorse. 

Video feedback is as easy as it sounds; take a video, send it via WhatsApp and receive either written or a zoom call feedback with given exercises to help you and your horse

Online Training programmes; After a 3-60 minute zoom call we put together a tailored 1 month programme with exercises given and full support given via WhatsApp messages throughout the month (video/text/voice notes)

Find out more and book here


Ferrari - a very smart 15.3h mare


Ref #: 404890
  • Green but incredible potential
  • Loads and travels well
  • Great to hack and in open spaces
£4,800 OVNO
  • Thoroughbred
  • Chestnut
  • Mare
  • 6 years
  • 15.3 hands
  • Green but incredible potential
  • Loads and travels well
  • Great to hack and in open spaces

Ferrari

Smart 15.3hh 6Yo tb mare.

Ferrari is a versatile little horse who is forward thinking with three nice paces and a nice open shoulder.

She’s great to hack alone or in company and good in open spaces. She’s been away on training clinics, loads and travels well.

Can be green in the school but is showing some decent work and promising potential.

This sporty lady is ROR eligible, clean limbed and level headed, and would be an ideal teenagers horse, low level event, riding club type and is now ready to conquer the future with her new partner.

Serious enquiries only.


Grassroots potential ex-racer


Ref #: 404878
  • A genuine, fun horse with plenty to offer in the right hands.
£3,500 ONO
  • Thoroughbred
  • Dark bay
  • Mare
  • 12 years
  • 15.3 hands
  • A genuine, fun horse with plenty to offer in the right hands.
15.3hh 12yo TB Mare – Fun Allrounder / grassroots Type although in the rights hands could go further– Surrey near London

Lovely 15.3hh 12-year-old Thoroughbred mare looking for her next home due to owner’s change in circumstances. She has been carefully retrained after racing and is now enjoying a varied allrounder lifestyle.

Raced 4 times at 3/4 years so ROR eligible.

She hacks alone and in company. Can occasionally be a little spooky or joggy alone, but is generally ridden on a loose rein and is sensible.

On the flat she is working nicely and beginning to work into an outline, with plenty of scope to continue improving. She has competed at unaffiliated dressage scoring 63%.

Showjumping she is bold and willing, currently jumping 70–80cm courses. She can be a little strong at times but is always genuine and enjoys her jumping. Have jumped her up to 95 with scope to go.

She has done regular cross-country schooling and happily tackles ditches, banks, and water, showing a great attitude and bravery.

She has done a few combined training already and has been taking to it well and calmly

She is still green in places, particularly on grass where she can become excited, so would suit a confident rider looking for a fun horse to continue producing.

A sweet-natured mare on the ground who enjoys attention. She does have some stable stress (can box walk), which improves significantly with turnout and routine. She can be a typical mare in the stable and may pull faces when being tacked up, particularly if not in regular work. This is easily managed with routine and turnout and does not affect her ridden work.

Good to shoe (fronts only), catch, load, and travel.

A genuine, fun horse with plenty to offer in the right hands. Not a novice ride due to her being green and occasionally sharp.

Price includes coming with all her tack and rugs.

Whatsapp for more videos x

Real nice sweet natured gelding


Ref #: 404822
  • Volatore - TB gelding 10yo 16hh
  • Real nice sweet nature
  • Perfect in open space
£2,000 ONO
  • Thoroughbred
  • Bay
  • Gelding
  • 10 years
  • 16 hands
  • Volatore - TB gelding 10yo 16hh
  • Real nice sweet nature
  • Perfect in open space

Real nice sweet nature loves to be groomed will live in or out with no bother turns out with mares or gelding’s

Hacks alone or in company not fazed by any traffic what so ever

3 nice paces in the school would suit most riders snaffle mouthed

Perfect in open spaces will pop a jump or log.

Previously team chased.


Blue Cross Tea Garden


Ref #: 401208
  • Non-ridden companion
  • Happy to live out 24/7 or can be part stabled
  • Easy to do in all ways
£180
  • Thoroughbred
  • Chestnut
  • Mare
  • 7 years
  • 15.3 hands
  • Non-ridden companion
  • Happy to live out 24/7 or can be part stabled
  • Easy to do in all ways

Based at Rolleston Centre

Meet Tea Garden, a beautiful mare who is looking for her new home as a non-ridden companion. Tea Garden would suit a home where she can be loved, pampered and create a bond with her new borrower.

Tea Garden is currently living out 24/7 in a mixed herd but will happily be stabled if this suits her new home. Due to her type she can take extra grass and doesn’t require any restrictions making her the perfect addition to any herd. She does get attached to her horsey friends so requires equine company at all times.

Tea Garden is progressing well in her general handling and is good to groom, have her feet picked out and is well mannered for the vet and farrier. Once she trusts you she will be your new best friend.

Can you offer Tea Garden a loving home?

www.bluecross.org.uk/pet/tea-garden-3180934


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

 


 

 

8yr old tb


Ref #: 399462
  • Nicely schooled
  • Hacked on open forest regularly
  • Competed at prelim and 70cm
£4,500 inc VAT
  • Thoroughbred
  • Bay
  • Gelding
  • 8 years
  • 16 hands
  • Nicely schooled
  • Hacked on open forest regularly
  • Competed at prelim and 70cm

Tb 8 years old. 16hh

Works lovely on the flat, soft in the mouth and very responsive. Has competed at intro and prelim dressage tests. Needs to continue his education on the flat and over jumps.

Nice to hack alone and with company. Not spooky or sharp. Perfect gentleman on the ground.

The perfect home would be someone confident and experience with tbs who wants to push him on and have fun with dressage and jumping. He really enjoys jumping but is green and looks to his rider for guidance. Would make an ideal mother daughter share. Is currently ridden by a 16 year old.

Travels nicely in lorry or trailer.

Lovely for lessons and fun. Would do any job. Up to date with jabs, teeth etc.

Lovey boy always looking to please
Inc tack and rugs
Kent and masters saddle and le miuex bridle.

Please WhatsApp for vid. Based in so40.


TB gelding 15.2hh - 4yrs old


Ref #: 404594
  • Straight sound safe - more videos available
  • Sweet temperament but green
  • Super summer project to bring on for anything
£2,950
  • Thoroughbred
  • Bay
  • Gelding
  • 4 years
  • 15.2 hands
  • Straight sound safe - more videos available
  • Sweet temperament but green
  • Super summer project to bring on for anything

Barney has recently been re-started and is now in regular ridden work.

He pops a jump and has seen (and is fine with) traffic. He’s very good to catch, box and with farrier.

Really nicely put together sweet horse who is still growing. Bum high so will finish at 15.2-3 hands.

Straight mover, no blemishes, issues, sarcoids or injuries, never raced and never trained. No vices.

A lovely blank canvas for an experienced person to turn into a low level competition horse, hack, fun horse.

Great substance, good shoulder and nice hind end and feet.

Open to vet and if you ride well can be tried. Good experienced home only.

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Amarone Red Harbour Watch Aclamation
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Lisa’s Strong Kalanisi
Bauchi

Fun Allrounder


Ref #: 399389
  • Plenty of scope
  • Great attitude
  • Evented, Showjumped & hunted
£5,000
  • Thoroughbred
  • Black
  • Mare
  • 12 years
  • 16 hands
  • Plenty of scope
  • Great attitude
  • Evented, Showjumped & hunted

Bluebell works nicely on the flat and is easy to ride down to a fence, showing plenty of scope.

She’s been a Showjumping and hunting showing a great attitude to all that comes her way.

She’s good to do in all ways and nice to have around. Loads and travels well.

Would suit a keen teenager or small adult to continue her education.


Lovely low level allrounder/ mannerly hunter


Ref #: 404243
£4,000
  • Thoroughbred
  • Chestnut
  • Gelding
  • 8 years
  • 15.3 hands
Carrot 
He is being sold not in work as I simply don’t have the time to ride him anymore and has been out of work for about 6 months. I have done everything with him and he will be the best horse for a confident person to enjoy.
He is not a novice ride.
He would suit someone wanting to jump round 80/90cm weather that be sj/ eventing with some hunting as he loves it! Very mannerly at the meet and will stand beautifully, will go infront or behind, he is not a front thruster that will jump huge hedges, I’ve jumped him over all the rails and small hedges/walls and has never said no!
Has done loads of run rides and never put a foot wrong.
He lives in or out (I do a bit of both depending on the time of year) he is very easy to do in all ways (clip, catch, farrier, dentist)
Never had an injury. (I’ve had him since 3yr old)
He needs bringing back into work (price reflects this) home is very important to me.
No loans and no dealers
Has got very slight parrot mouth but It is not an issue and I get the dentist every 6 months and never had any concerns.

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