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Over 16hh

Ex Race Horses: Over 16hh

Clan, a 16.1HH 2018 Gelding


Ref #: 409878
  • Safe
  • Confidence Giver
  • Uncomplicated
£2,500 inc VAT
  • Thoroughbred
  • Bay
  • Gelding
  • 8 years
  • 16.1 hands
  • Safe
  • Confidence Giver
  • Uncomplicated
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Clan, a 16.1HH 2018 Thoroughbred Gelding standing at one of our professional racing yards in Ireland.
Vettings and viewings most welcomed
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Clan is a striking 8 year old bay gelding standing at 16.1hh, with the kind of natural elegance and quiet confidence that makes people stop what they’re doing just to watch him go by. He carries himself beautifully, almost as if he already knows he was made for a bigger chapter beyond racing.

Having raced as recently as last week, Clan has simply told us, in the honest way horses do, that his heart is no longer in the racing world. And there is something incredibly special about horses like him because when the racing pressure is lifted, you begin to see who they really are underneath it all.

What we discovered is a genuinely kind, sweet-natured horse with impeccable manners and a temperament that is an absolute pleasure to have around. He is safe, sensible and beautifully uncomplicated to ride. A horse that gives you confidence. He tries for his rider, listens, learns quickly and gives you that rare feeling every rider searches for… trust.

Clan has all the ingredients to excel in a new career. He is a lovely jumper with scope and balance, moves beautifully enough for dressage, and has the athleticism and attitude to event successfully. Equally, he has the presence, frame and elegance to absolutely shine in the showing world. Truthfully, this is the type of horse you can take in almost any direction and have enormous fun doing it.

He isn’t just talented, he is versatile. The sort of horse who will happily become somebody’s best friend, competition partner, confidence giver or all-round dream horse rolled into one.

For me personally, Clan is exactly the kind of horse I love placing with my riders. Honest horses are worth their weight in gold, and he has that rare combination of quality, brain and kindness that is becoming harder and harder to find.

He deserves a home where he can truly flourish and be appreciated for the incredible horse he is beyond the racetrack. And I genuinely believe whoever ends up with Clan will feel very lucky the moment they sit on him.

Pedigree Background -

Sire :

https://tullaghansleekstud.ie/valirann/

Dam :

https://www.pedigreequery.com/feale+dancer

Grand Sire :

https://sporthorse-data.com/pedigree/nayef

Great Grand Sire :

https://sporthorse-data.com/pedigree/gulch

ALL ABOARD THE RACEHORSE PODCAST


Ref #: 347852
  • Lou Robson from Thoroughbred Dressage looks into the 'full life' of the racehorse.
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  • 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

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Stunning, sweet 16.1hh Black Thoroughbred Gelding, 12 Years Old


Ref #: 411311
  • Exceptionally genuine
  • Proven competition record
  • Temperament that is second to none
£4,000
  • Thoroughbred
  • Black
  • Gelding
  • 12 years
  • 16.1 hands
  • Exceptionally genuine
  • Proven competition record
  • Temperament that is second to none
Stunning 16.1hh Black Thoroughbred Gelding, 12 Years Old

A rare opportunity to purchase a talented, versatile and exceptionally genuine horse with a proven competition record and a temperament that is second to none.

This handsome 16.1hh black Thoroughbred gelding has been owned by an 83-year-old lady for the past five years. During that time, he has taken her successfully through the dressage ranks, proving himself to be kind, reliable and wonderfully straightforward both at home and out competing.

He was the winner of the Retrained Racehorse Dressage Championship Final in 2023, achieving an impressive score of X%. This success, together with his consistent dressage results, demonstrates both his quality and trainability.

Very sadly offered for sale only because his owner wishes to continue progressing competitively and feels that a purpose-bred warmblood may be better suited to her ambitions of competing at Silver League level.

The fact that he has been happily and successfully ridden, trained and competed by an 83-year-old lady for the last five years speaks volumes about his character. He is sensible, uncomplicated and a true pleasure to own.

Highlights

•? ?Winner of the Retrained Racehorse Dressage Championship Final 2023 (X%)
•? ?Consistently achieves excellent scores up to Elementary dressage
•? ?Owned, ridden and competed by an 83-year-old lady for the last five years
•? ?Snaffle-mouthed for everything
•? ?Hacks alone and in company
•? ?Happy galloping in open country and always remains sensible
•? ?Good in all traffic
•? ?Good to shoe, clip, load and travel
•? ?Easy to handle and well-mannered in every respect

Before his current home, he was an active Riding Club horse, competing up to 1m show jumping. He has not been regularly jumped during the last five years simply because jumping was not part of his owner’s programme, but he remains willing and straightforward. Having recently popped a few fences with him myself, he was an absolute pleasure and appeared to thoroughly enjoy the job.

He would be ideal for someone looking to compete successfully up to Elementary dressage, enjoy Riding Club activities, or simply own a quality all-rounder with an exceptional temperament. Equally, he would be perfectly happy as a fun and safe hacking horse, enjoying long days out, pub rides, beach rides and adventures in the countryside.

A genuine, much-loved horse looking for his next special home.

Honey


Ref #: 411247
  • 4yo Chestnut Thoroughbred Mare
  • A Real Head Turner!
£3,500 ONO
  • Thoroughbred
  • Chestnut
  • Mare
  • 4 years
  • 16.1 hands
  • 4yo Chestnut Thoroughbred Mare
  • A Real Head Turner!
Honey - 4yo Chestnut Thoroughbred Mare A Real Head Turner!

Based Hereford

This stunning 4-year-old chestnut ex-racehorse mare has continued to progress beautifully since retiring from racing and is now ready for the next step in her education.

Since arriving, she has thrived with a steady, sympathetic introduction to her new career. She has gained condition, strengthened significantly, and is developing into a lovely young riding horse with a fantastic attitude.

She is now hacking confidently through the forest both alone and in company, proving sensible, relaxed, and unfazed by her surroundings. She remains excellent in traffic and is happy in open spaces, making her a genuine pleasure to ride out.

Her schooling has progressed steadily, and she is now working regularly in the arena. As expected of a big young horse, she is still developing strength and balance, but she is willing, trainable, and improving with every session. She has also started pole work, which she thoroughly enjoys and is taking in her stride.

Alongside her ridden work, she has been doing plenty of long-reining, including over varied terrain and up hills, helping to build her strength, balance, and understanding. She has embraced every aspect of her education with a willing and genuine attitude.

She is green, as any 4-year-old should be, but she is straightforward, kind, and exceptionally easy to work with. She has never shown any malice and is one of the sweetest mares to have around the yard. She is easy to handle, loves attention, and genuinely wants to please.

She has all the presence, quality, and “bling” to stand out wherever she goes, combined with the temperament that makes producing a young horse enjoyable.

A lovely blank canvas with an excellent foundation already in place, she is now ready for someone to continue her education and put their own stamp on her.

A fantastic opportunity to acquire an unspoilt young mare with all the right attributes to make a quality riding horse.

Stunning ROR


Ref #: 411139
  • Dressage winner
£4,500 ONO
  • Thoroughbred
  • Dark bay
  • Gelding
  • 11 years
  • 16.2 hands (AHC)
  • Dressage winner

Stunning 16.2 hh , 11 year old bay gelding . This beautiful boy is the most kind, willing ROR you could wish to find.

Has won and been placed unaffiliated dressage. 3 fabulous paces with a flashy trot . Sure to win many rosettes at dressage and will be a guaranteed winner in the show ring. He oozes presence.

Has done some basic pole work , but was the fabulous jumper when racing .

Hacks alone or in company. Brilliant in traffic, never ridden in more than a snaffle . Good to box , shoe , clip etc.

Same home for the past 4 years. Is now retired from racing and looking for a forever home where he can enjoy clinics , competing , hacking etc .

Serious enquiries only. Home very important and will be a non racing agreement .


Big Kind 8-y-o Middleweight All rounder


Ref #: 402744
  • RoR who has hunted, team chased as part of his education
  • Has a lovely temperament and loves people
  • Good to hack alone or in company
£5,000 no VAT
  • Thoroughbred
  • Chestnut
  • Gelding
  • 8 years
  • 17.1 hands
  • RoR who has hunted, team chased as part of his education
  • Has a lovely temperament and loves people
  • Good to hack alone or in company

Beautifully Bred RoR who is up to carrying weight. He has full 9 inches of bone and doesn't look like a TB.

He has hunted in Dorset and Gloucestershire, and is a good jumper and very happy to sort himself out.

He did novice team chases as a 5 year old, has hacked a lot. He is a big horse to ride. More videos available, but please do call to discuss this horse's talents.

Based near Ottery St Mary.

Nathaniel
Storyland

Genuine Fun all rounder


Ref #: 411048
  • Fantastic temperament
  • He schools well on the flat
  • Absolutely loves his jumping
£7,500 ONO
  • Thoroughbred
  • Bay
  • Gelding
  • 9 years
  • 16.1 hands
  • Fantastic temperament
  • He schools well on the flat
  • Absolutely loves his jumping
A lovely 16.1hh bay gelding with a fantastic attitude and a genuine all-round nature.

He schools well on the flat and absolutely loves his jumping. He has attended clinics, clear round events and cross-country schooling, taking everything in his stride. He would suit someone looking for a fun, versatile horse to enjoy a variety of activities.

He hacks out confidently both alone and in company and is a brilliant nanny horse for youngsters being introduced to hacking or on the gallops. He would also make an excellent team chaser or hunter.

* Snaffle mouthed
* Good to shoe, box and clip
* Very easy to handle and do in all ways
* Open to any vetting

Please note, he is a crib-biter. Unmanaged and causes him no issues; happy and in good condition.

This is a very regretful sale, and he will only go to the very best of homes.

Ex national hunt / hunter teams chaser or alrounder


Ref #: 411032
  • Bold straight flashy paces
  • One in a million kind temperament
  • Jumps Anything aim at him
£4,000
  • Thoroughbred
  • Bay
  • Gelding
  • 9 years
  • 16.2 hands
  • Bold straight flashy paces
  • One in a million kind temperament
  • Jumps Anything aim at him

16.0hh Full-Up | 9-Year-Old Gelding from saddlers wells lines

A truly special horse looking for his forever home.

This handsome 16.0, 9-year-old gelding is a real character who thrives on attention and loves being fussed over. He is incredibly affectionate and often falls asleep whilst being stroked, making him a firm favourite with both adults and children alike.

At home, he is an absolute schoolmaster.anyone's ride He has a rocking-horse canter, works beautifully on the flat, and gives his rider a lovely, confidence-inspiring feel. He is straightforward to school and always aims to please.

Jumping is where he really shines. Bold, brave and genuine, he will happily jump anything you point him at, whether thats coloured fillers, rustic fences or cross-country obstacles. He locks onto a fence and takes his rider with confidence. He has competed up to 90cm, attended clear-rounds and always takes his rider confidently around a course. He is not fazed by fillers or cross-country fences and has never been a horse that looks for a way out.

He hacks well in company and will hack alone with a confident rider to push him along once going his super bold and will go for hours on the buckle . Never strong or spooky .

He travels well with company in horse box with company is generally more settled in a 3.5-tonne lorry on own .

This is a horse with a huge heart who forms strong bonds with his people. He would thrive in a one-to-one home where he can be someones best friend and receive the love and attention he enjoys so much.

A genuine, talented horse who is a pleasure to have around and deserves the very best home. A real head-turner with a kind nature, plenty of ability and all the ingredients to make someone a fantastic all-round partner.
And transport is available at cost .
Ice is up date with everything and has great bare feet .

Kayf Tara Sadlers wells
Arnt harrier
Aunt harriert Overbury

 

 

Not your typical ex racehorse


Ref #: 410589
  • Real genuine thoroughbred with huge potential
£8,000
  • Thoroughbred
  • Bay
  • Gelding
  • 7 years
  • 16.3 hands
  • Real genuine thoroughbred with huge potential

Bertie is a super smart ROR, he will excel in eventing and would be a prime candidate to aim for the Cornbury racehorse challenge - although he could do anything as he has a real sensible head on his shoulders and could just as much hack around the lanes and be your best friend.

He finished racing at the end of last year and had a lot of downtime before I got him. Although he is 7, he is a big framed horse and does still need time to fill out and strengthen up. I have taken him to arena hires, clinics and cross country schooling and he is very sensible out and about as well as hacking. Other horses don’t seem to upset him, in fact he doesn’t really seem to be phased by much!

I have recently had his teeth done and he has seen the physio, as I said above he does need to time to develop so I haven’t pushed him and we spend a lot of time hacking up and down hills to try and build up his hind end. He moves beautifully and has a really lovely balanced canter, he is very sensible to a fence (and away!) and is proving to be very brave.

He is very easy to deal with and currently lives in with daily turnout, he is shod all round and has been very good to do, I haven’t clipped him since I have had him. I travel him in a trailer but was also
told he loads and travels well in a horsebox.

He really will be your best friend and is a very trusting genuine horse that seems to love everyone! If I could find an owner for him he really wouldn’t be going anywhere but I just cannot afford to run 2. I would also happily keep him with me once sold for further producing or teaching for you and help during the changeover period. Lots of options available. I really do want to see him in the best home and be given every opportunity for success.


Indian Easter


Ref #: 410562
  • BE 100
  • Loves XC
£12,500
  • Thoroughbred
  • Dark bay
  • Mare
  • 6 years
  • 16.1 hands
  • BE 100
  • Loves XC

Indian Easter (“Bindi”)

6-year-old TB mare by Jack Hobbs
A super type with a lovely nature, Bindi is a kind, genuine mare who has competed successfully up to BE100 and would make someone a really fun low-level event horse.

Bindi absolutely loves XC — she is bold, brave, rides in a lovely rhythm and is very easy in the contact, never strong. She moves beautifully off the leg and is straightforward to ride.She has three nice paces and makes a lovely picture on the flat.

A lovely, kind horse who would suit someone wanting an enjoyable and genuine partner to have fun with and be competitive at lower levels.

Bindi does require some veterinary management, and she is priced accordingly.

Located in Gloucestershires

Jack Hobbs

Smart 10-Year-Old 16.1hh Chestnut Gelding Allrounder


Ref #: 410835
  • Smart Chestnut Gelding
  • Hunted regularly and competed at pony club with a teenage girl
  • Eligible for ROR classes
SOLD!
  • Thoroughbred
  • Chestnut
  • Gelding
  • 10 years
  • 16.1 hands
  • Smart Chestnut Gelding
  • Hunted regularly and competed at pony club with a teenage girl
  • Eligible for ROR classes
Smart 10-year-old 16.1hh Thoroughbred chestnut gelding with a brilliant temperament. A pleasure to have on the yard. He would suit a teenager or confident rider looking to hunt, hack or do dressage with three lovely paces. He has hunted regularly and competed at pony club with a teenage girl, is excellent to shoe, clip, load and excellent to hack and in traffic. He is also eligible for ROR classes. He would show nicely and is a lovely looking horse. Very sad sale.

Versatile Smart Ex-Racer


Ref #: 408935
  • Never strong in open spaces
  • Attended Riding Club clinics
  • Super moving horse
£3,500 offers
  • Thoroughbred
  • Bay
  • Gelding
  • 12 years
  • 16.2 hands
  • Never strong in open spaces
  • Attended Riding Club clinics
  • Super moving horse
Mac is pleasure to have around, he has the cuddliest personality and loves attention. HE loves fuss and adores being groomed, he will stand there for hours.

Mac has had a quiet few years just hacking due to his owner having 2 young children. He has come back into work from having the winter off and is really enjoying ridden life.

Mac is very soft mouthed and works in a natural frame in 3 paces, he is weak schooling but is coming on leaps and bounds and started jumping again after his break. He’s ready for someone to produce further and take out and about.

Mac has attended riding club clinics before his owner had a second baby. He behaved impeccably and loves to please! He loves going out in the trailer/lorry, so easy to deal with on your own!

He retired from racing 7 years ago, you wouldn’t believe he was a race horse!

He is not a novice ride as he can be spooky hacking, nothing horrible he will spook at a leaf but won’t bat an eyelid in traffic. I have ridden him past trains, Lorrie’s, tractors and quads. Will go out alone or in company.

He is very safe in open spaces, will go first, last walking trotting or cantering. Never bucked or reared!

Has been ridden by teenagers, he’s a very uncomplicated horse. He’s very forgiving and doesn’t mind if you take a miss at a fence.

Sold with his entire wardrobe.
Kapgarde
Qrystale mag

Stunning mare


Ref #: 402556
  • Amazing broodmare
  • Hacks alone or in company
£2,950 ONO
  • Thoroughbred
  • Chestnut
  • Mare
  • 7 years
  • 16.1 hands
  • Amazing broodmare
  • Hacks alone or in company

16h 7yo Ex racer
After owning her for 3 years and her producing me a lovely colt i do not have the time to produce her more.
She hacks very well alone and in company.
She a typical Ex racer so forward thinking but safe.
No novices
Sold from the field due to time.


Stunning, straightforward mare, 16.2hh 5yr


Ref #: 410260
  • Charmer is a fantastic mare with a fabulous attitude and has taken everything in her stride.
  • She has a wonderful temperament ridden and on the ground.
  • She is a push button and go ride, not too lazy but also never strong or silly.
£3,500
  • Thoroughbred
  • Bay
  • Mare
  • 5 years
  • 16.2 hands
  • Charmer is a fantastic mare with a fabulous attitude and has taken everything in her stride.
  • She has a wonderful temperament ridden and on the ground.
  • She is a push button and go ride, not too lazy but also never strong or silly.
She has 3 lovely paces and is a dream to ride. Would turn her foot to anything so would make a perfect teenagers horse or mother daughter share, she genuinely could be anyone’s ride. Her favourite thing at the moment is to go on local pub rides stopping for a pint or two and being fussed and admired by all the locals.


ROR eligible
Will hack alone or in company and is excellent in all traffic
Happy to live in or out and can be alone or in a herd
No vices
Good to shoe, catch, travel
Cuddly and affectionate personality, she loves attention and would stand all day being fussed over


Please pm for more information based in Winchfield Hampshire

Great all rounder


Ref #: 410705
  • Brilliant temperament
  • Kind and gentle
  • Hacks and schools
SOLD!
  • Thoroughbred
  • Bay
  • Gelding
  • 4 years
  • 16.3 hands
  • Brilliant temperament
  • Kind and gentle
  • Hacks and schools
Lovely getting very sweet goes nicely in the school coloured poles ha ha Allen and in company has been are a xc will make a fantastic allrounder low miles looking for a good home …very sound no injuries - good to show and load etc however does crib

Safe, Steady & Sweet


Ref #: 410481
  • Hacks alone & in company
  • Hunts in a snaffle including leading children
  • Loads himself, easy to take out & about
SOLD! Sold to first viewer.
  • Thoroughbred
  • Bay
  • Gelding
  • 10 years
  • 16.1 hands
  • Hacks alone & in company
  • Hunts in a snaffle including leading children
  • Loads himself, easy to take out & about
Max - 16.1hh bright bay gelding. Lovely easy chap to have about at home but equally as mannerly to take out & about.

Max hacks alone & in company. Often leading young children. Sensible in open spaces, great with gates.

He has regularly hunted, snaffled mouthed, spent all last season leading a 5yr old child on the pony.

Went to PC champs in previous home, done all PC activites. Lovely first horse type as kind & honest.

Not the best confirmation, but sound!

 

 

Smart French Thoroughbred Allrounder


Ref #: 410162
  • ROR Eligible
  • Last raced 2023
  • Has done a season hunting
£7,500
  • Thoroughbred
  • Grey
  • Gelding
  • 8 years
  • 16.3 hands
  • ROR Eligible
  • Last raced 2023
  • Has done a season hunting

Tall but narrow and short coupled, currently ridden by 5ft 3 girl.

Del finished racing in December 2023.

He is a smart mover with a good careful jump and lovely temperament.

He could do many jobs, he would make a lovely event horse or could equally do pure dressage and ROR showing or even go team chasing.

Hunted with current owners for the 2025 season with the Heythrop.

Been to arena hires and happily jumps a course of show jumps. Will be going xc schooling next week.

Clean limbs, good feet.

Sensible on the lorry and travels in a trailer too.

Open to vet.

Fly With Me
Kley Du Paradis Sassanian

16’2 Talented TB Dressage/showjumper


Ref #: 380543
  • Stunning paces
  • Snaffle mouth
  • ROR Eligible
£8,500 ONO
  • Thoroughbred
  • Bay
  • Gelding
  • 12 years
  • 16.2 hands
  • Stunning paces
  • Snaffle mouth
  • ROR Eligible
Archie has been my daughter horse for 5 years bought when she was 18.

He is a gentleman and snaffle mouth in all disciplines.

He is BD registered and competed and the winter pet plan festival. He is training at elementary and he has competed dressage to music at novice with a great 68%.

Archie loves showjumping. 80cm is no effort for him and can easily go up to 90/100

Has evented to 100

He has been to many shows, clinics, stay away shows.

He doesnot crib,weave or wind suck. No history of ulcers

Loves hacking will hack alone in company he like to be upfront and going to the beach where is never silly and easy to pull up.

He is good to travel in trailer 3.5 lorry or 7.5. Will stand on no problem

Good with farrier, vet, clipping, teeth.

Up to date with vaccinations

Does love a stable overnight in the winter.

Will come with his saddle which is interchangeable and has dressage and jumping panels

A very sad sale due to time commitments

No under 16 please

We are in Cornwall

Fantastic allrounder/event prospect / hack


Ref #: 409521
  • Safe sensible flashy mover
  • ROR eligible
£3,000
  • Thoroughbred
  • Bay
  • Mare
  • 6 years
  • 16.1 hands
  • Safe sensible flashy mover
  • ROR eligible

16.1hh Irish TB mare 6yr old
Retired from racing sound having only raced once (too slow , came 12th out of 13) ROR eligible .

Has had plenty of downtime after her race and has started her retraining. Schooling nicely on the flat , popped a few coloured poles , with a bold and willing jump with plenty of scope.

Safe to hack, alone or in company. Great in open spaces and used to busy Roads.

Forward but sensible , a lovely horse for someone to have fun with, will turn her hoof to any discipline .

Good with farrier ,clean legs , and no vices. up to date with vaccs and wormer.

Videos available

Casamento
Shannon riv

Carla’s Kodi Bear


Ref #: 409642
  • Pretty Mare
  • Eligible RoR
  • Looking for kind home
£1,750 ONO
  • Thoroughbred
  • Bay
  • Mare
  • 7 years
  • 16 hands
  • Pretty Mare
  • Eligible RoR
  • Looking for kind home

Carla is a lovely mare, last raced in 2023, before retiring. Spent time as a pet in a home in Ireland. I bought her over from Ireland in 2025 and since been slowly bought back into riding work. Lack of time and consistent rider forces sad sale.

Carla thrives on consistent work and would make a lovely alrounder or RoR.

Carla is a kind mare and enjoys hacking out with others.

Lives out 24/7 with mares and geldings. Good with farrier, to load and catch.

Due to her current level of education would not be suitable for novices.


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