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Over 16hh

Ex Race Horses: Over 16hh

HORSES WANTED


Ref #: 400281
  • Part exchange welcome
  • All horses considered
  • Quick hassle free sale
  • Part exchange welcome
  • All horses considered
  • Quick hassle free sale

Horses Wanted - We are looking for horses 15.2hh and above. Part exchange or swap welcomed.

We offer a quick, hassle-free sale with same-day decisions and collection within the same week. Collection available nationwide.

Please note: we are not a dumping ground, so all vices, quirks, or issues must be declared. Honest descriptions only.

Trade prices only in return for a fast, straightforward process.

If you’re looking for a smooth and efficient sale, get in touch.


ROR Eventing League Contender


Ref #: 392984
  • BS record jumping Discovery
  • Hacks alone and in company
  • Fabulous hunter
£6,000 ONO
  • Thoroughbred
  • Bay
  • Mare
  • 6 years
  • 16.1 hands
  • BS record jumping Discovery
  • Hacks alone and in company
  • Fabulous hunter

Coco is a super fun little mare with so much ability and scope for someone to have loads of fun on.

She’s done lots of British Showjumping with her owners where she has jumped several DCs at Discovery and had lots more scope to jump bigger classes. Never stops and she is very careful, always trying her hardest. Snaffle mouthed and very easy to ride.

We think a lot of Coco and think she would make a super little event mare and a great contender for the ROR Eventing series. Shes been XC schooling and jumps anything, straight in the water and unphased by ditches and skinnies.

Coco has also been hunting proving to be very good, snaffle mouthed and easy. Stands like a rock at the meet and will jump any country. I’m sure she’d hunt hounds, whip in, field master or go in point as well as being very happy in the field.

At home Coco is lovely to have around. She doesn’t need working every day but enjoys the work she does, she’s easy and very trainable. She’ll happily hack out alone and in company. She’s in a small herd in the field but equally happy on her own too. Travels in a trailer or lorry.
She does wear a windsucking collar as she very occasionally windsucks. Never with the collar on.

For more details and videos please WhatsApp “Coco” to 07903437622
Worcester


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


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

 


I’m casual


Ref #: 400923
  • Eligible for ROR
  • XC school
  • Competed up to 90Cm
£5,000 ONO
  • TB x
  • Dark bay
  • Mare
  • 8 years
  • 16.2 hands
  • Eligible for ROR
  • XC school
  • Competed up to 90Cm

I'm Casual - Honolulu (PS) x curieuse (AQ), 2018 Mare

Competed up to Prelim Dressage (scoring up to 80%)

Eligible for ROR

Has jumped courses up to 90cm, has XC schooled

Hacks alone or in company

Achievements include:

  • 1st 4&5 year olds Prelim Dressage at home and International Gala show 2023
  • 3rd Race Horse to Riding Horse Intro Dressage at home and International Gala show 2023
  • 1st Novice Racehorse to Riding Horse Armagh Show 2024 recieving lovely comments from the Judge on her manners
  • 1st Prelim Dressage at Home and International Gala show 2024
  • 6th Newcomers Prelim Dressage at Home and International Gala show 2024

Has been Barefoot since Nov 2023

Up to date with teeth/ Vaccinations

Honolulu Montjeu Sadler’s Well
Floripedes
Cerulean Darshaan
Solo de Lune
Curieuse Nickname Lost wold
Newness
Sweet surprise Robin des champs
Marche à sure

Exciting young horse


Ref #: 400865
  • A lovely attitude
  • Been on fun rides and is great to hunt
  • Show jumped a couple different courses
£6,000 ONO
  • Thoroughbred
  • Bright bay
  • Gelding
  • 6 years
  • 16.1 hands
  • A lovely attitude
  • Been on fun rides and is great to hunt
  • Show jumped a couple different courses

16.1 6 years old bay gelding has been in pre training with Andrew balding racing name is Getoverit but never raced. Still eligible for most ROR. Been on fun rides and is great to hunt. Show jumped a couple different courses.

Still green but showing a lovely technique.

This lad has a great attitude to his work and what is asked of him.

Looking for a confident rider to carry on bringing the best out of him. Has been known to nap when leaving the yard alone with a less confident rider. But doesn’t try it again when on a hack. Good in traffic.

Great to deal with in every way on the yard, Travelling and when away from home.

1 video included

Wellington Somerset

07588595246

Others available very similar


SPENCER


Ref #: 401181
  • SPENCER 16.1/16.2 approximately | 12-year-old | Gelding
  • A sensible, uncomplicated way of going
  • Everyone who meets him falls in love instantly, a big character with lots of love to give
£8,000 ONO
  • Thoroughbred
  • Bay
  • Gelding
  • 12 years
  • 16.1 hands
  • SPENCER 16.1/16.2 approximately | 12-year-old | Gelding
  • A sensible, uncomplicated way of going
  • Everyone who meets him falls in love instantly, a big character with lots of love to give

Genuinely wish I could keep this one! Retired from racing 4 years ago

Spencer is a beautifully genuine horse who has been thoughtfully produced since leaving racing. He has a sensible, uncomplicated way of going and offers a reassuring, rideable feel that many riders are searching for.

He has enjoyed a varied lifestyle, including fun rides, competing at Prelim dressage, and low-level hunter trials, showing himself to be willing, adaptable, and easy to manage in different environments.

Spencer has been to arena hires showjumping and been incredible, combinations, fillers, water trays, walls all not a problem just a genuine pleasure of a horse! Ready to go out and compete round a few rounds

An absolute gem to have on the yard: kind, straightforward, and a pleasure to do in all respects. Spencer would suit a rider looking for a quality all-rounder with a calm mindset and an honest attitude.

Spencer is good as gold to handle on the ground, clip, shoe, perfect stable manners , good to bath, tie up, turnout out and bring in, catch etc

Golden in open spaces, well behaved in traffic, hacks alone and in company, happy to lead or go behind, everyone who meets him falls in love instantly, a big character with lots of love to give. He will make someone a super horse and will be one we will be very sad to see go

Tack available by separate negotiation.


Jack (Port o’clock)


Ref #: 400858
  • Bold and Brave
  • Hunting Machine
  • Dressage diva
£5,000
  • Thoroughbred
  • Chestnut
  • Gelding
  • 11 years
  • 16.2 hands
  • Bold and Brave
  • Hunting Machine
  • Dressage diva

Port o’clock

Jack is a true gentleman with ground manners to die for.

A seasoned hunting machine who loves his jumping and will confidently take you to the fence every time. He’s bold, honest, and thrives in the field – perfect for someone looking for a reliable partner.

Experienced hunter

Fantastic temperament

Ready to go and enjoy the season

Would be good eventer


 

 

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


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.


lovely mannered prospect


Ref #: 400760
  • Potential all rounder
  • Kind natured
£2,000 no VAT
  • Thoroughbred
  • Bay
  • Mare
  • 7 years
  • 16.1 hands
  • Potential all rounder
  • Kind natured

Lovely scopey off the track mare that is looking for a job outside of being a broodmare. Only raced on the flat once (retired sound) before being sent to stud where she had two foals (2024 and 2025) since then has been bought and enjoyed field life and gentle groundwork.

She has 3 brilliant paces alongside a sweet temperament and is ready to be re-trained to do a job in any sector. Irisa is a lovely mare with potential however is in need of the right home to produce her.

Perfect for the farrier, dentist and vet. I havent clipped her so unaware to what shes like with that but im sure with the right approach shed take to it well.

Superb loader ive loaded her a few times and she walks straight on however im unaware if she has ever been on a trailer, travels quietly and dosent sweat up.

Currently lives in with turnout in the day and is rugged at night.

Due to a change in circumstances she is up for sale only to someone who is comfortable with re-training horses and has plenty of experience as i want her to go to a well fitting home. she has been looked after very well her vaccinations, wormer, teeth and feet are all up to date and can provide previous records on what she has had done.

If interested please message me on 07395278350, thank you.

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Sianema

Exciting ROR Event Prospect


Ref #: 401086
  • Gorgeous Mover
  • Careful Jumper
  • Straightforward
£3,500 ONO
  • Thoroughbred
  • Bay
  • Gelding
  • 8 years
  • 16.2 hands
  • Gorgeous Mover
  • Careful Jumper
  • Straightforward

Daz is a lovely horse who has fallen out of love with racing. He is clean legged.

He has retired 100% sound and has never had any issues.

He has taken to retraining very well and has big flashy movement and a big scopey careful jump. Jumps Showjumps really well.

He will be very exciting for the Eventing series and is ready to get out and about ready for the upcoming season.

He is also straight and correct enough to ROR Show.

He has lots of character and a real fun horse to ride. He is easy to do in every way.
He is very straightforward but just because of his fun nature he wouldn’t be a novice ride. There isn’t a bit of badness in him but he is big and forward going.

He Windsucks at feed times so price reflects this.

Not to be missed. First to try will buy.

Month Trial available.

Based in the Cotswolds

Good trail facilities

Call to arrange a viewing


Shot of Love


Ref #: 401084
  • 16.1hh 6yo bay TB gelding.
  • The pedigree includes: INVINCIBLE SPIRIT (IRE) - DUFAY (IRE) - DUBAWI (IRE).
£3,500
  • Thoroughbred
  • Bay
  • Gelding
  • 6 years
  • 16.1 hands
  • 16.1hh 6yo bay TB gelding.
  • The pedigree includes: INVINCIBLE SPIRIT (IRE) - DUFAY (IRE) - DUBAWI (IRE).

Daz is a beautiful type who loves his work. Very trainable attitude and has the potential to thrive in a variety of disciplines. He is a lovely ride, responsive, soft in the mouth and really enjoys his training, will do anything to please. He has three attractive paces and makes a very likeable picture on the flat.

He has been to arena hires jumping round a course of jumps, proving his bold and willing attitude.He is ready to be further produced.

Daz retired from racing in the summer, fit and healthy he was just too slow. ROR eligible.

Straightforward to hack, load, clip etc


Great ROR Project


Ref #: 399982
  • Great Temperament
  • Superb to Hack
  • Lovely Paces
£6,500
  • Thoroughbred
  • Grey
  • Gelding
  • 11 years
  • 16.2 hands
  • Great Temperament
  • Superb to Hack
  • Lovely Paces

Super Grey Irish Gelding.

A great ROR prospect - Dev is a lovely horse that would easily school on for jumping or Dressage as he has lovely paces and a really comfortable canter.

He is an absolute gentleman to ride out and will happily go alone or with others, good with even the heaviest of road or farm traffic. Polite and well mannered to ride in the arena and in big open spaces and he is also a good hunter.

A well mannered horse that doesn’t get fizzy or strong and is sensible and calm about flatwork and his jumping

Kind natured and really easy to do in the stable, he is excellent to catch, lead in, kind to groom and is good to load/ clip and super with the farrier.

This horse deserves a loving family home where he can enjoy a new career!


Stunning French bred competition horse


Ref #: 401073
  • Jumping Double clears BN
  • Incredible paces, dressage judges dream!
  • Fabulous cross country
£18,000
  • TB x
  • Bay
  • Gelding
  • 6 years
  • 16.1 hands
  • Jumping Double clears BN
  • Incredible paces, dressage judges dream!
  • Fabulous cross country

Pico is an exceptionally elegant and well put-together young horse, combining some of the very best Thoroughbred blood with a touch of Selle Français for added quality, scope and rideability.

He boasts three incredible paces – active, balanced and naturally uphill. Light in the mouth and a joy to ride, he is already working incredibly well on the flat with basic lateral work established and has all the presence and quality to be a dressage judge’s dream.

A natural jumper, Pico has taken to his showjumping education with ease. He is careful, quick-thinking and very athletic, showing all the attributes needed to make a serious event horse. He would suit a competent lady or teenage rider wanting a quality young horse with genuine upper-level potential, not just a competitive Grassroots campaigner.

Pico is a very natural cross country star, showing his nimble and light footed ease to navigate anything! He will be a dream to get out eventing next year and progress through the grades!

On the ground, Pico is an absolute pleasure. He is gentle, kind and straightforward, and is easy to handle in every way – happy to hack, shoe, box and clip.

A beautiful young horse with talent, temperament and the breeding to go all the way. A very exciting prospect for the future!

Recent full set of good X-rays, very well put together and open to any vet.

Tiger Groom

Gorgeous Grassroots Eventer and dressage


Ref #: 401076
  • A genuine, talented and kind horse with a huge future ahead of him
  • A natural cross-country horse, making him an exciting and very promising eventing prospect
£15,000
  • TB x
  • Dark bay
  • Gelding
  • 7 years
  • 16.3 hands
  • A genuine, talented and kind horse with a huge future ahead of him
  • A natural cross-country horse, making him an exciting and very promising eventing prospect

16.3hh Rising 7yo French AQPS Gelding

Joops is a short-coupled, beautifully put-together 16.3hh rising 7 yr old French AQPS gelding with quality stamped all over him. AQPS horses are predominantly blood, with 1/8 Selle Français, giving Joops the ideal combination of athleticism, substance and elegance.

He boasts three exceptional paces, with an active, engaged hind leg and expressive movement through his whole body. His canter is balanced and naturally uphill, while his trot work is elastic and eye-catching. An elegant mover who is sure to impress the dressage judges and rack up strong scores and plenty of ribbons.

Joops has recently started competing around British Showjumping courses, where he has proven to be brave, careful and genuine. He is already jumping clear rounds at British Novice level and has all the scope and attitude to progress easily through the ranks.

A natural cross-country horse, Joops is taking everything in his stride and absolutely loves his job. He is bold, clever and confident, making him an exciting and very promising eventing prospect.

In the yard, Joops is a dream. He is easy to box, shoe and clip, excellent in traffic, and will hack alone or in company for miles. He has a kind, affectionate nature, loves attention, and is an easy horse to manage day-to-day — the sort that makes ownership a pleasure.

A genuine, talented and kind horse with a huge future ahead of him, Joops would be perfectly suited to an amateur or young rider wanting a competitive yet confidence-giving event horse to grow with.


 

 

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

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.


See A Stride


Ref #: 400383
  • 16.1hh 9 year old brown mare who is a winner for us
  • For sale as a happy hacker or brood mare
  • Good to ride alone or in company
£2,000
  • Brown
  • Mare
  • 9 years
  • 16.1 hands
  • 16.1hh 9 year old brown mare who is a winner for us
  • For sale as a happy hacker or brood mare
  • Good to ride alone or in company

A 16.1hh 9 year old brown mare who is a winner for us.

She is a lovely big mare who has had tendon issues in the past but is now sound and for sale as a happy hacker or brood mare.

Good to ride alone or in company


Lucy


Ref #: 401017
  • Lucy - 7-year-old Thoroughbred Mare, approx. 16.2hh
  • A sweet-natured, genuine Thoroughbred mare
£5,250
  • Thoroughbred
  • Bay
  • Mare
  • 7 years
  • 16.2 hands
  • Lucy - 7-year-old Thoroughbred Mare, approx. 16.2hh
  • A sweet-natured, genuine Thoroughbred mare

Lucy is a sweet-natured, genuine Thoroughbred mare who has been carefully and sympathetically produced over the last year. Lucy has been in training but never raced.

Her education has focused on correct groundwork and flatwork developing strength, balance, and confidence. She has now fully settled into her home where her lovely personality has really come through. She is a pleasure to have around the yard and is always easy to handle.

Lucy has three correct paces and a willing, trainable attitude. She has recently started arena hires and has begun popping small jumps, showing a genuine willingness to learn. She also hacks out happily, is good in traffic, and is excellent with the farrier and for all routine handling.

She is up to date with teeth and physio and is now ready for her next rider to continue her education, form a partnership, and get her out and about.

This is a genuine sale of a much-loved horse.

Lucy can be tried at her home in West Cumbria, or she can travel at the buyer’s expense.

Important: No novices please — Lucy needs a competent, sympathetic rider who can continue her training.

Tack may be available by separate negotiation.

The sale of Lucy is being managed by my coach Debbie - all contact will go straight to her.


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