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Potential Eventer /ROR

Potential Eventer /ROR


Ref #: 372475
  • ROR eligible
  • Great prospect
  • Potential event /competition /allrounder
£1,250
  • Thoroughbred
  • Bay
  • Mare
  • 3 years
  • 15.3 hands
  • ROR eligible
  • Great prospect
  • Potential event /competition /allrounder

15.2hh/15.3 hh approx pretty bay mare .

Reg Irish TB . 3 years .

Sweet little mare who rides very well for age . Needs to fill out more and then could be absolutely anything . ROR eligible and great prospect , potential event /competition /allrounder etc . Straight pretty mover , pops a tiny pole sweetly .

Unblemished, unspoilt and ready to start new career .

Tel not text ….07778414739

Reading /Newbury


Ex Race Horses: 16hh & Under

Dressage Horse wanted


Ref #: 27655
  • ISO advanced dressage horse prioritising temperament and safety
  • ISO advanced dressage horse prioritising temperament and safety

Will consider loan or a LWVTB / trial period would be ideal

Not huge budget so willing to consider older horses / minor veterinary issues

Gelding preferred working at advanced medium or above, will consider non mare ish mare

No ridden vices.

Looking for a calm, laid back temperament. Must be kind and genuine.

Ideally appealing to private horse owners who know their horses like no one else and have years of partnership to back up their claims.

I am a sympathetic, lightweight rider ridden & competed to psg who is able to devote time and resources to provide the best training, care and upkeep for my horse.


Ultimate Schoolmistress


Ref #: 372659
  • Established flatwork, all sizes of circles, serpentines, all varying transitions & flying changes
  • Hunted with the bloodhounds every season I’ve had her
  • Always super sane and sensible
£8,000
  • Thoroughbred
  • Bay
  • Mare
  • 9 years
  • 16 hands
  • Established flatwork, all sizes of circles, serpentines, all varying transitions & flying changes
  • Hunted with the bloodhounds every season I’ve had her
  • Always super sane and sensible
16.0hh 9yo TB Mare Retrained & ROR eligible.

A very reluctant sale of my heart horse but it’s time she found her new best friend.

Nearing 6 years in each other’s company Grenadine has given me everything and owes me nothing. We’ve had lots of fun pointing and doing everything else in-between.

She has established flatwork, all sizes of circles, serpentines, all varying transitions & flying changes. You name it she can do it or she’ll give it a go. Forward going and a ball of power. She has been showing where she was very mannerly in every aspect and has always come home with a rosette. She knows she’s beautiful!

She is careful, clever and scopey over courses of showjumps up to 1m and isn’t phased by any fillers. She loves jumping.

She’s been hunting with the bloodhounds every season I’ve had her. Always super sane and sensible. A very pleasurable mannerly ride who will give you a throughly enjoyable day out. Happy to stay out all day, go anywhere in the field and will wait patiently when required.

Been on fun rides which she enjoyed. She isn’t the bravest cross-country schooling so hasn’t done much of it. However this isn’t an issue hunting.

Always snaffle mouthed. Great temperament, well mannered, very kind mare (more gelding than mare!)

Full history known, no Injuries, clean limbed and blemish free. No vices. Lives on fresh air.

Hacks out alone or in company around open fields & roads, she’s a very independent woman. Good in all types of traffic & farm machinery. Rides and leads or will happily be led. I also regularly ride her to the field bareback in a headcollar.

Lives in & out, alone or in company.

Good to box, travel, clip & shoe.

Does weave occasionally but very rarely now with a good routine and anti-weave grill.

Not suitable for novice or nervous riders.

Would suit a competent rider who wants to have some fun and do a bit of everything.

No loans. No payment plans. No timewasters or day trippers we are a busy yard.

Very sad sale 10* home & serious enquiries only for this special horse.

Open to vet.
Walk In The Park
Mary Way Grape Tree Road

Potential grassroots superstar


Ref #: 372647
  • 3 Balanced and correct paces
£9,500
  • Thoroughbred
  • Bay
  • Mare
  • 4 years
  • 15.2 hands
  • 3 Balanced and correct paces

Nessy

4 years old, 15.2hh, but is still growing and filling out, mare, Dark Bay, with exceptional temperament, no vices, willing but easy going attitude, nothing phases this very gentle, genuine and honest horse.

Ideal mother daughter share. PC eventer, pro/amature horse.

Professionally/correctly backed & started, raced once, currently being educated weekly at arena hires, XC schooling (Somerford Park, Cheshire, 80 acre open field and farm ride) - a very busy venue with a lot going on. Nessy is happy on her own or in company, taking the lead or dropping in behind - a mature ride for her 4 years. Ridden by lightweight teenager.

She works and learns effectively in the arena and hacking alone or in company. The mare has found these activities very easy and enjoys her learning.

She has seen farm machinery, kids, dogs and can be handled by novices - husbands or even grannies!

She is naturally a very honest individual jumping both SJ and XC including water and ditches. Although not the finished product, she’s a mare with great potential as a mentally mature horse and fast learner.

She is easy to manage:
- On the ground,
- Loading,
- Shoeing,
- Bathing,
- Clipping/Triming
- Travels well in lorry or trailer
- Will stand on lorry or trailer happy eating her haynet for hours with or without company.

Flu/Tetanus up to date.

Eligible for a number of young horse competitions and ROR.

Great feet, lovely conformation and open to vets and experts.

Videos available


Fantastic allrounder


Ref #: 358997
  • Amazing potential
  • A true gentleman
£6,000 ONO
  • Thoroughbred
  • Bay
  • Gelding
  • 7 years
  • 15.1 hands
  • Amazing potential
  • A true gentleman

Lovely horse that will excel far in any discipline. Was brought for hunting and has been out several times. Has been going out to u affiliated show jumping shows with clear rounds.

Never strong or silly. working nice in the school and jumping becoming much stronger.

A dream to hack never spooked or strong in open spaces. A very sad sale and only for sale due to personal circumstances.

Exceed and Excel Danehill
Quilting (USA) Kings best (USA)

ROR Prospect Event or Dressage


Ref #: 372598
  • Very good race record
£5,000 ONO
  • Thoroughbred
  • Grey
  • Gelding
  • 9 years
  • 16 hands
  • Very good race record

This lovely horse has been with us a year now. We have brought him on slowly & he is proving very trainable.

We have taken him showjumping training and x country. He has taken very well to the change in career.

He’s is very easy on the yard. Good in heavy traffic, with carried boxes & travels well.

He is going to make a special friend for who ever buys him.

Alhebayen
Key of luck

Potential Eventer /ROR


Ref #: 372475
  • ROR eligible
  • Great prospect
  • Potential event /competition /allrounder
£1,250
  • Thoroughbred
  • Bay
  • Mare
  • 3 years
  • 15.3 hands
  • ROR eligible
  • Great prospect
  • Potential event /competition /allrounder

15.2hh/15.3 hh approx pretty bay mare .

Reg Irish TB . 3 years .

Sweet little mare who rides very well for age . Needs to fill out more and then could be absolutely anything . ROR eligible and great prospect , potential event /competition /allrounder etc . Straight pretty mover , pops a tiny pole sweetly .

Unblemished, unspoilt and ready to start new career .

Tel not text ….07778414739

Reading /Newbury


POTENTIAL EVENTER / COMPETITION / ROR


Ref #: 372458
  • Would make a lovely eventer / allrounder
  • She’s a real delight
  • Kind temperament to handle
£2,500
  • Thoroughbred
  • Chestnut
  • Mare
  • 5 years
  • 16 hands
  • Would make a lovely eventer / allrounder
  • She’s a real delight
  • Kind temperament to handle

16hh/16.1 approx gorgeous chunky chestnut mare . Reg TB . 5 years .

Big boned, leg at each corner sturdy TB who would make a lovely eventer/competition /allrounder .

Seriously lovely kind temperament to handle , really gentle and affectionate.

Really beautiful big powerful paces and just started jumping showing a great shape .

A very lucky person to have this one , she’s a real delight and lovely mare to have around and real potential in any sphere .

ROR eligible and will be a serious prospect . No vices .

Tel not text ….. 07778414739


Silver Brumby

Kind, easy allrounder


Ref #: 365284
  • Winner at BD
  • Qualified ROR Regional Champs
£8,500
  • Thoroughbred
  • Chestnut
  • Mare
  • 6 years
  • 15.3 hands
  • Winner at BD
  • Qualified ROR Regional Champs

Very sweet and straightforward little horse with no quirks or hangups at all. Extremely easy to have around, perfect manners for all handling, travelling, stands quietly at shows etc

She is out doing BD (Prelim) with 1st and 2nds, as well as SJ and arena eventing. She hacks out alone or in company and doesn't get hot in open spaces or with other horses galloping about.

Lots of potential and will continue to improve with the right rider, or will happily stay at the lower levels if required. She has been in our family for the last three years but grew too tall for her intended career of polo!

Eligible ROR championships and has qualified for the regional champs in dressage

BD name: Centrallia


 

Chilli- perfect teenagers horse


Ref #: 372400
  • Super flashy
  • Eyecatching
  • Superb allrounder
£5,500 OVNO
  • Thoroughbred
  • Bay
  • Mare
  • 4 years
  • 16 hands
  • Super flashy
  • Eyecatching
  • Superb allrounder

PERFECT TEENAGERS HORSE!!! super safe and so much fun!!! definitely more woah than go, loves the slower pace of family life but will be something special and eyecatching to move up the levels and put your own stamp on

Everyone meet Chilli : Stunning 4-Year-Old Ex-Racehorse Mare for Sale

Description
A lovely 4-year-old ex-racehorse standing at 16hh
This super sweet and very pretty mare is an absolute gem, easy to handle in every way. She never bucks, rears, or acts silly and always aims to please.

Hacking
* Hacks out alone or in company.
* Comfortable leading or following.
* Bombproof in traffic, extremely relaxed.
* Easy to get on and off, gates, mountain blocks, a leg up, no problem, making her a reliable and convenient partner.
* perfect in open spaces
* loves water, goes through brooks and rivers

Training
* Displays three balanced paces.
* Started working in an outline, consistently showing engagement,
and correct frame.
* Very bold and professional.

Temperament
* The sweetest of temperaments.
* Easy to groom, wash and shoe.
* loves her work, loves exploring now she is a riding horse rather than a racehorse and loves to experience new things, as well as her outtings on the trailer! making her a fun and eye-catching ride.
* Turns out happily with other horses.
* Does not kick or bite and loves making friends.

Health
* Up-to-date on vaccinations, dental care, and farrier visits

Additional Information
* No injuries ; retired sound due to being too slow for racing.
* Not suitable for novices due to her young age although she is genuinely golden, a competent young teenager she would love!

This filly has been thoughtfully brought along, showing a great attitude and willingness to learn. She is ready to continue her education and excel in any discipline. Don’t miss the opportunity to add this talented and loveable young horse to your stable!

Please note chilli has been known to weave, but has only been seen to do this on her first day upon moving to a new yard and if she has been left in the stable block entirely on her own (which usually she never minds about, but just so it’s noted I have seen her do it on the odd occasion)

Open to viewings and vetting, direct message for more details.


Ideal RoR


Ref #: 369646
  • Fantastic temperament
  • Very genuine lad
  • 3 good paces
£2,500
  • Thoroughbred
  • Dark bay
  • Gelding
  • 4 years
  • 16 hands
  • Fantastic temperament
  • Very genuine lad
  • 3 good paces

Piloto Pardo

Approx 16hh, Dark bay Tb gelding, 4yrs (2021)

Fab temperament

Last ran February 2025

Kind genuine gelding

Green in the school very willing and genuine

Not a bad bone in his body

Hacks out alone or in company and good in traffic

Nice to handle and work with in the stable

No vices

Ready for someone to put their stamp on

Clean legs, no wind issues

He has just arrived and settled in straightaway not stressy at all

In time he would make a very smart Riding Club Horse/ Event/ Hunter

WV8 area

WhatsApp 07811954899 for more info

Bated Breath
Ivory Charm

Ideal RoR


Ref #: 369644
  • Very pretty filly
  • Ready for some one to put their stamp on
  • Basic flatwork
£2,500
  • Thoroughbred
  • Bright bay
  • Mare
  • 3 years
  • 15.2 hands
  • Very pretty filly
  • Ready for some one to put their stamp on
  • Basic flatwork

Kitten in the Sky

Approx 15.2 bright bay Tb filly 3yrs (2022)

Fab temperament

Last ran March 2025

Kind genuine filly

Hacks out alone or in company and good in traffic

No vices

Ready for someone to put their stamp on

Clean legs

She has just arrived and settled in straightaway not stressy at all

In time she would make a very smart Riding Club Horse/ Event/ Hunter/ Riding horse

WV8 area

WhatsApp 07811 954899

Far Above
Kitten on the Keys

RoR eligible


Ref #: 363824
  • Fantastic temperament
  • Straight forward to ride
  • No hang ups
£2,500
  • Thoroughbred
  • Bay
  • Mare
  • 4 years
  • 16 hands
  • Fantastic temperament
  • Straight forward to ride
  • No hang ups

Wilma - Approx 16hh bay Thoroughbred mare, 4yrs

Last ran January 2025

Kind genuine mare. Green in the school very willing and genuine

Not a bad bone in her body

Hacks out alone or in company and good in traffic

Nice to handle and work with in the stable. No vices

Ready for someone to put their stamp on

Clean legs, no wind issues

She has just arrived and settled in straightaway not stressy at all

WV8 area

Zoffany
Hells Babe

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

 


Point to Point / Team Chase


Ref #: 370316
  • Fab temperament
  • Schooled over hurdles and fences
  • General Allrounder
£2,500
  • Thoroughbred
  • Dark bay
  • Mare
  • 5 years
  • 16 hands
  • Fab temperament
  • Schooled over hurdles and fences
  • General Allrounder

Esta

Approx 16hh Dark bay Tb mare , 5yrs by Time Test

Fab temperament

Has been in training but not raced

Kind genuine mare

Green in the school very willing and genuine

She has schooled over hurdles and fences

Hacks out alone or in company and good in traffic

Nice to handle and work with in the stable

Ready for someone to put their stamp on

Clean legs, no wind issues

In time she would make a very smart Riding Club Horse/ Event/ Hunter/ Team Chase/ Point to Point

Time Test

Thoroughbred Dressage Membership

training, support and advice

Ref #: 270887
  • Supporting your journey with your ex-racehorse
  • Training, support & advice
  • Run through a private Facebook group
  • Receive feedback, ask questions
  • Monthly 'drop in centre' via zoom
  • Polework & flatwork exercises
  • Supporting your journey with your ex-racehorse
  • Training, support & advice
  • Run through a private Facebook group
  • Receive feedback, ask questions
  • Monthly 'drop in centre' via zoom
  • Polework & flatwork exercises

Sign up here: https://rebrand.ly/louise-robson-training 

We have received a lot of messages/requests for a place where you, as the riders/owners, can ask questions, post videos and photos, without fear of judgement, but also receive the advice, help and guidance that you need with your journey with your ex racehorse, regardless of your; aims, goals, dreams, where you’re at, where you’ve been etc etc…..so we have created;

THE THROUGHBRED DRESSAGE MEMBERSHIP

This will be run through a safe, secure and private Facebook group, full of lovely, like minded people, all wanting to support each other. The group will also provide a place where you can receive feedback from myself and ask the questions you may fear of wanting to ask in the ‘open space’ that is social media. There will be training videos and diagrams available for you to work through, use and try all in your own time/space. 

Not only do you get the support and advice, but you also receive;

A monthly (first Tuesday of the month) ‘Drop in Centre’ which will be via Zoom (replay will be available in the group) where you can ask questions and have a general catch up. Some months there may be ‘themes’ if you’re all struggling with one thing, or a general Q&A

1x New Polework exercise each month tailored for all levels and adaptable to everyone 

1x New Flatwork exercise per month tailored for all levels and adaptable to everyone 

The price is £9.99/month and you can cancel your subscription at ANY TIME

Sign up here: https://rebrand.ly/louise-robson-training and you will receive an email inviting you to join the group.


“Swell Swilly” aka Charlie


Ref #: 372174
  • ROR eligible
  • All rounder
£6,500
  • Thoroughbred
  • Chestnut
  • Gelding
  • 8 years
  • 15.2 hands
  • ROR eligible
  • All rounder

CHARLIE

8yo
TB (ex-racehorse)
Chestnut Gelding
15.2hh

Charlie finished racing sound four years ago and has been professionally schooled. He has competed in Dressage, Show Jumping and Eventing.

He has done lots of Hound Exercise, Hedge Hopping, stay away Pony Club Camps/clinics. Charlie is a snaffle mouth and is adaptable to most situations.

He will patiently stand at the mounting block, happy to stand still at shows and lessons, and whilst out with hounds. He will stand happily tied to horseboxes and trailers at events.
Charlie lives out 24/7 during the summer months but is also happy to come in.

Charlie likes to be kept busy and he can have the odd ‘fresh moment’ so is therefore not being advertised to Novices, but he has been owned, ridden and competed by a teenage girl for the past four years.

He loves fuss and attention, is good to catch, load, shoe etc. Up to date with teeth, maintenance physio and vaccinations etc. Open to any Veterinary examination.


This is a very sad sale due to owners upcoming A levels, University commitments and ongoing health issues.

Charlie is ROR eligible

Many more photos and videos available on request.

Being sold by Ex Racehorse Agency on behalf of the owners.
Can be seen near Aston Le Walls, Banbury.

Australia (GB) Galileo (IRE)
Ouija Board (GB)
Wewantitall (GB) Pivotal (GB)
Priceless Bond (USA)

 

Hoys potential small riding horse


Ref #: 370146
  • Free moving paces
  • Correct conformation
£6,500 ONO
  • Thoroughbred
  • Grey
  • Gelding
  • 5 years
  • 15.2 hands
  • Free moving paces
  • Correct conformation

HOYS potential small riding horse

Quality 5 year old 15.2 grey gelding with Hoys winning bloodlines .

Paps is young horse with lots of future potential. Although still green he schools nicely on the flat and gives a very comfortable ride .

He has correct conformation accompanied by free moving paces and a trainable attitude.

Easy to handle in all aspects , loads/travels , farrier, hacks alone and in company ect .

Cleaned limbed , no vices .

Would suit ambitious competent young rider or adult want to have much success across multiple disciplines


Super smart Event / Show / SJ ROR


Ref #: 358887
  • Placed BE Novice and 100
  • Clears Newcomers
  • Trained to medium
SOLD!
  • Thoroughbred
  • Bay
  • Gelding
  • 13 years
  • 16 hands
  • Placed BE Novice and 100
  • Clears Newcomers
  • Trained to medium

Petite 16h 13yr old ROR eventer. With limited prep placed at Novice last season and should have made the step to Intermediate but rider circumstances stopped that, perfect candidate for the Thoroughbred class at Cornbury this year (prize fund of £50000!)

Double clear Newcomers.

Hacks alone or in company and good in all traffic.

Could team chase very well with the right person.

Would equally do very well in the show ring.

Suit a capable horse person that wants to get out competing with a limited budget.

Not suitable for a nervous or novice rider or handler as can be excitable when out however does not buck, rear, bronk, nap.

Full history since a 5 yr old known. Vice free cleaned limb.

Plenty of years still left eventing with this lovely horse, he lives for his work.

Price is negotiable to find this boy the perfect home.


Shola


Ref #: 370412
  • Easy to do in all ways.
  • Unraced (only trained).
£3,000 ONO
  • Thoroughbred
  • Chestnut
  • Mare
  • 5 years
  • 15.3 hands
  • Easy to do in all ways.
  • Unraced (only trained).

SHOLA

5yo mare (unraced)

I’ve had such a fab time with this lovely mare, but it’s time for her to go find her forever family to spoil her.

15.3hh of absolute loveliness, the most un-mare-ish and gentle mare you will ever come across.

She will stand for hours on end to be groomed, fussed and loved - a total little snuggle bug.

Shola has mainly hacked (both alone and in company) with me due to her age but also because this is definitely what she enjoys, and she is completely and utterly unfazed. Shola has hacked through the heaviest of traffic along major main roads without a peep. Not bothered by buses, lorries, motorbikes.

I’ve taken her the beach and cantered her, then instantly walked her on the buckle end in a snaffle no issues, breaks are beautiful. I even use her as a lead file on riding school hacks down the beach.

Shola hasn’t really done a huge lot in the school but with time and patience i’m sure she could be lovely.

I’d absolutely love her to go somewhere that will enjoy hacking her just as much as i do. Home is absolutely paramount as she is such a sweetie.

huge collection of videos and photos below, more available.

Open to any vettings, viewings etc.

Happy to take an offer only to the best of homes.

Absolutely no time wasters or joy riders.

Sholokhov
Merry Queen

16hh 2017 Gelding by Great Pretender


Ref #: 369458
  • RoR Eligable
  • Good technique over a fence, willing and brave
  • 3 elegant paces and an uphill canter
SOLD!
  • Thoroughbred
  • Dark bay
  • Gelding
  • 8 years
  • 16 hands
  • RoR Eligable
  • Good technique over a fence, willing and brave
  • 3 elegant paces and an uphill canter
Caspian is a real model, he has a great outlook on life with serious potential. He is a full thoroughbred by Great Pretender out of a mare by Priolo. He retired from racing sound in February 2024 and is ready to go on to his new career. He really loves being around people and we are now starting to see his real character, he is very sweet, lovable and he is guaranteed to put a smile on your face.

Caspian is a very striking horse that learns very quickly and thoroughly enjoys his work. His education within the school is progressing nicely and has just started to work well in a good frame, with 3 elegant paces, an uphill canter and he certainly has the wow factor when it comes to RoR competition.

Caspian is currently jumping around a small course of fences, and finds it all very easy. He has a good technique over a fence, stays in a good rhythm, and is not phased by fillers. He could be disguised as a warmblood as he does not have a stereotypical TB jump. He has gone around a small course of cross country fences, will be an easy horse to train cross country, he is straight, brave and balances himself well on a line.

Caspian has mainly hacked in company and has done minimal hacking alone, so would benefit from more of this. He has seen village traffic and small amounts of farm machinery.

Caspian would really suit a competiton home, with someone who is willing enough to give him the education he needs to really progress in any discipline.

Good to shoe, catch and load. Open to vet. No vices.

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