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Over 16hh

Ex Race Horses: Over 16hh

Thoroughbred Bay Gelding - 10 years 16.3hh


Ref #: 415396
  • Lovely character
  • Well developed flatwork
£2,750
  • Thoroughbred
  • Bay
  • Gelding
  • 10 years
  • 16.3hh / 171cm
  • Lovely character
  • Well developed flatwork

Thoroughbred Bay Gelding - 10 years 16.3hh

We bought Brian a year ago as a hack, but we’ve not had the time to use him as we had planned. He is currently exercised by a small female rider who will be very sad to see him go.

He raced until he was 7-8 years old and we bought him from someone who knew his last trainer. He deserves a home where he can continue progressing and enjoying an active life.

He is a dope on a rope in the yard and will stand quietly to be fussed over, doesn’t flinch with the hose, great with the farrier, good feet and generally very easy to have at home. He is currently turned out all day and is in overnight.

Brian schools nicely on the flat with a lovely walk and trot and very balanced canter - snaffle mouthed. His flatwork has come on tremendously since we’ve had him and he is definitely ready to start doing some local dressage competitions.

Brian hacks out both alone and in company, is good in traffic and loves getting out and about. He can have the odd spook at the invisible crisp packet, but is fine with tractors and buses coming past him on the road. In open spaces he is forward-going but enjoyable for a confident rider.

Brian’s jump schooling is developing - he has a habit of throwing his head up after fences when he gets flustered. We’ve brought him right back to trotting over fences and he is gaining confidence and becoming much more relaxed over fences. He could become a really nice allrounder for someone who is willing to put in a bit of effort but is not ready to go out and do a BE next week.

Brian thrives in consistent work and enjoys having a job to do. He is not suitable for novices or nervous riders as he is a sensitive, forward Thoroughbred who will benefit from a knowledgeable and experienced home.

He has a recent set of clean back x-rays, and recent hock scans. We have had his hocks injected for ongoing maintenance - happy for any prospective purchaser to see videos of scans and speak to vet / Osteo.

He passed a 5-stage vetting last year June, I’m sure will fly through another now, has recently seen the osteo, and is up to date with jabs, wormers and teeth.


Quality Irish ex National Hunt TB


Ref #: 418989
  • Straight correct no vices
  • Excellent temperament
  • Perfect hunt type
£2,500 ONO
  • Thoroughbred
  • Bay
  • Gelding
  • 11 years
  • 17hh / 173cm
  • Straight correct no vices
  • Excellent temperament
  • Perfect hunt type

Teddy is a 17hh ex national hunt gelding

At 11 years old , he is a solid stamp of a horse plenty of bone and big feet

Excellent manners and temperament .

No injuries and no vices.

Retired sound from racing and spent a couple of years doing hunt rides with his trainer and xc schooling

Does prefer to hack in company rather than alone and will follow another horse happily , but we have been taking him out alone he just needs a confident rider to encourage him therefore he will not be sold to a novice.

A lovely lad to have on the yard

Good to shoe , recent set , good to load and travel . up to date with vaccines teeth and wormer.

Videos available


Hero 17hh gelding thoroughbred


Ref #: 418955
  • 17hh TB Gelding
  • National Hunt Horse
  • Brilliant ROR prospect
£4,750
  • Thoroughbred
  • Grey
  • Gelding
  • 8 years
  • 17hh / 173cm
  • 17hh TB Gelding
  • National Hunt Horse
  • Brilliant ROR prospect

Exceptional manors on the ground

Previously hunted with both male and female rider with the Holcombe Harriers and Vale of Lune

Really excels in jumping, Point and Go type and will cross any ground.

I would really love to see him go to a team chasing/ hunting home as it’s what he loves doing

Open to full vetting if desired 


Ballintubber Boy


Ref #: 418942
  • Been with us since a unbroken 3yo so almost full history known
  • Big flashy type who lives on fresh air
  • Would suit someone competent who will keep him busy & entertained
SOLD!
  • Thoroughbred
  • Bay
  • Gelding
  • 9 years
  • 17.1hh / 176cm
  • Been with us since a unbroken 3yo so almost full history known
  • Big flashy type who lives on fresh air
  • Would suit someone competent who will keep him busy & entertained

Tubby is a true yard favourite who’s been part of the family for the past 6 years. He’s a real character, racing isn’t for him anymore and is now ready for something new (ROR eligible.)

He does basic flatwork, he has three balanced flashy paces and carries himself well. He hasn’t done much flatwork previously but has taken to it very well and won’t take much work. He is naturally a real eye catcher. Light in the hand and never strong.

He has ran over both hurdles and fences in his career. He has since started jumping poles which he enjoyed. He is careful and scopey. Makes a lovely shape. If jumping is what your into he would need a confident positive rider who rides him forward. He just needs encouragement to know you’ve got him and he can do it. He would thrive off someone building him up slowly and getting his confidence.

He is a quiet straightforward ride, doesn’t need lots of leg. He is more slow than go. Tubby will happily stand all day. Like name like nature he will eat anything and everything. Lives on fresh air. He’s not the type to waste his energy unless required. He is well mannered with a very genuine character, loves fuss and a brush.

He has hacked out alone or in company around open fields & lanes, he isn’t fazed varying types of traffic. He is a very easy going person, never buzzy or silly. Lives in & out in company. Good to clip, shoe, box & travel. He last ran 15th August so is fully fit and being ridden a few times a week from the field. Has been looked after and ridden by small petite girl.

Full history known. No previous injuries. No vices. No sarcoids. One small scar on his near fore cannon that is easily hidden. Not suitable for a novice or nervous rider.

No loans. No payment plans. No timewasters or day trippers we are a busy yard. Serious enquiries only. Video link upon request.

Non-racing agreement in place. Advertised on behalf of trainer & owner. Comes with a passed 5 stage vetting certificate.

Robin Des Champs
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WANTED HAPPY HACKER FUN HORSE


Ref #: 418852
  • Must hack alone
  • Safe in all traffic
  • Must hack alone
  • Safe in all traffic

I’m looking for a safe fun horse / pony for full loan to move yards to a private yard in Worcestershire.

14.1 upwards, age not important as long as healthy, health problems welcome as long as disclosed.

Manly for happy hacking alone

Odd fun ride

If enjoys schooling a bonus but not a problem if not.

I don’t mind forward going or joggy , but must be safe on the roads.

Experienced lady rider 5ft, 9.5 stone

Looking for long term loan or a ( long lwvtb I mean 6 months! )

Will be Very well cared for want for nothing I consider my horses family I love them and look after them.

Must be good to catch and easy on the ground to handle .

I don’t mind quirks no horses is perfect.

Regular vet, farrier , physio.

I do love cobs or cob sorts

I don’t want anything just backed or had a long time off .

I have good refs happy to do any contact.

Hopefully find my new best friend.


Top Class Novice Eventer


Ref #: 418488
  • XC machine - Never had a fault
  • Dressage has been as low as 25.3
  • Won and Placed Novice this season
SOLD!
  • Sport Horse
  • Bay
  • Gelding
  • 12 years
  • 16.2hh / 168cm
  • XC machine - Never had a fault
  • Dressage has been as low as 25.3
  • Won and Placed Novice this season

Won and placed in every run except one this season.

Simon has been produced by an u21 girl most of his life.

He came to me this season as he was wasted as his rider left to go do her finals.

Simon is a very talented horse, his showjumping is his weakest phase.

This is mainly because he lacks focus and milage at big events. Not because he isn’t careful. I believe with a winter of showjumping he will massively improve.

Talented enough to go back up the levels.

Simon is a forward thinking ride so not for a Novice.

He isn’t strong as goes in mainly a snaffle.

Loves work and is better the more he gets.

Would suit keen teenager/amateur to get some experience on or Tet horse as his XC is unreal.

Would be happy to keep the ride and see what we could do together.

Owners had him 6 years, so Simon finding his perfect home is key for them.

N.Yorks


Ex race horse in retraining


Ref #: 418011
  • Beautiful
  • RoR eligible
£6,000
  • Thoroughbred
  • Bay
  • Gelding
  • 8 years
  • 16.1hh / 166cm
  • Beautiful
  • RoR eligible

Echo Gate is an approx. 16.1hh, 8 year old bay gelding out of racing since 2024. Retired sound with no injuries or health problems. He has had a nice long break and started his retaining about 10 months ago. He is schooling well on the flat and has started jumping and is now ready to start going out and about to arena hires etc.

He is good to hack in company and alone, good to shoe, clip, travel and he thrives on good turn out. He does wind suck occasionally, but not when turned out.

Echo would make an excellent project for an experienced person to bring out the best in him. There is still work to do but given time he will make a lovely allrounder.

He is a beautiful horse with a lovely personality. The owners think the world of him and want to find him the perfect forever home.

£6000 open to offers. Owners would also consider a loan to buy for the right person.

Serious enquiries only.

Whatsapp messages are preferred as phone signal at the stable yard is not so good.

Videos available on request.

Libertarian New Approach
Storm In Sight Flemens Firth

16hh 9yo Thoroughbred Gelding – All-rounder


Ref #: 418319
  • ROR Eligible
  • Trainable attitude
  • Willing to learn
£3,500 ONO
  • Thoroughbred
  • Bay
  • Gelding
  • 9 years
  • 16hh / 163cm
  • ROR Eligible
  • Trainable attitude
  • Willing to learn

Genuine, kind-hearted 16hh TB gelding looking for an experienced home.

Shelby is a lovely, genuine horse with a wonderful temperament, a big stride and plenty of ability. He is forward-going and has plenty of engine, so he is looking for a confident, capable rider who enjoys a horse with some presence and likes to get on with a job.

He is not a naughty or sharp horse — he does not buck, rear, bolt, kick or bite. He simply enjoys his work and rides big.

He is a very rewarding horse to work with.

Shelby has been with us for the last five years. He originally came to us after racing and successfully competed in polocrosse before being reschooled in dressage. He subsequently spent a year on loan to a teenager, where he was regularly schooled, hacked and competed in dressage.

He has recently had 10 weeks of professional schooling, continuing his education and bringing him back into consistent work.

He:

Schools nicely on the flat and is continuing to develop

Hacks alone or in company

Has a big, athletic stride and plenty of scope for an experienced rider

Is ROR eligible

Is good to shoe, catch and groom

Is excellent for the vet, farrier and physio

Has a lovely temperament and is genuinely pleasant to have around

Has no history of bucking, rearing, bolting, kicking or biting

Shelby would suit an experienced home looking for a talented horse to enjoy dressage, riding club activities, hacking, jumping or simply furthering his education. He has plenty of ability and would be particularly rewarding for someone who enjoys producing a horse rather than wanting a finished schoolmaster.

He has not had the opportunity to build a competition record due to transport limitations, rather than lack of ability or willingness to work.

Shelby can occasionally be seen windsucking around feed times, which is reflected in his price.

He is being sold only because of a change in circumstances and lack of time to give him the consistent work he deserves. This is a genuinely difficult sale after five years together, and he will only go to a knowledgeable, suitable home.


Potential event horse / fun all rounder


Ref #: 418160
  • Brave
  • Kind
  • Fun
£9,500 ONO
  • Thoroughbred
  • Bay
  • Gelding
  • 7 years
  • 16.1hh / 166cm
  • Brave
  • Kind
  • Fun

Gidwa (G) is a 16.1hh 7-year-old Thoroughbred gelding. Fully RoR eligible.

Not a push-button ride as loves life, but he is safe, genuine and incredibly kind.

He is honestly the nicest person and tries his absolute best to do what you ask of him.

He is an athletic, fit TB who although is established is still in his re-schooling phase, so he needs a good, experienced rider who understands Tb's and can give him confidence and consistency.. I am by no means a professional rider and he always looks after me and never even thinks to jib out!

Can work consistently in a nice shape and happily will pop round courses of fences - currently around 90cm / 1m due to rider being out of practice and also wanting to bring him on correctly.

He has been to lots of clinics as well as numerous unaffiliated dressage, sj, XC, ODE's and takes new experiences incredibly well.

He can be fizzy in warm-up rings, more just from low mileage so he needs someone knowledgeable, calm and confident who won't get flustered by him. He has never done anything nasty the most he will do is put his back up if you get on him slightly heavy.

The only reason he is up for sale is because I don't currently have the time/funds to get him out and about as much as he deserves. And he loves his work.

I would love him to find someone who wants to commit to him completely and enjoy getting him out, progressing his education and giving him a job.

I'm not in a rush to sell so will not just give him away for silly offers and if needs be will register him over the winter and get more mileage on.

Very special horse that will go far.

Loads first time, travels like a dream.

Up to date with teeth, vaccs, feet, physio - doesnt want for anything !

Any queries drop me a message

Can't get videos to load but have plenty so can sent if needed

Based Sinderby, near Thirsk. N Yorkshire


Athletic 16.3hh TB ready for his next adventure


Ref #: 413918
  • Athletic & brave - potential eventer/ team chaser / hunt scurries
  • Lovely forward hack - great alone and in company
  • Ready to enjoy and continue producing
SOLD!
  • Thoroughbred
  • Bay
  • Gelding
  • 12 years
  • 16.3hh / 171cm
  • Athletic & brave - potential eventer/ team chaser / hunt scurries
  • Lovely forward hack - great alone and in company
  • Ready to enjoy and continue producing

16.3hh Thoroughbred Gelding – £2000 - Open to sensible offers

Fun, Forward, Athletic Allrounder / XC/ Team Chasing/ Hunt Scurry Prospect - ROR Eligible

Teo is a smart, athletic Thoroughbred gelding with a successful background in both flat racing and steeple chasing before retiring at 7 years old.

After enjoying a few years off, he has been slowly and correctly brought back into work over the last 2 years with a focus on building strength, flatwork and confidence in a new career. He is now ready for someone wanting a fun, capable horse to continue producing.

Teo schools nicely on the flat with a lovely walk and trot and is improving in his canter work. He enjoys his jumping and has attended arena hires, XC fun rides and been out with the hounds. He is bold, brave and naturally quick, making him an exciting prospect for XC, hunting, team chasing or hunt scurries.

He hacks well both alone and in company, is good in traffic and loves getting out and about. In open spaces he is forward-going but enjoyable for a confident rider.

Teo thrives in consistent work and enjoys having a job to do. He is not suitable for novices or nervous riders as he is a sensitive, forward Thoroughbred who benefits from a knowledgeable and experienced home.

Very sad sale due only to lack of time following return to full-time work and a young family. He deserves a home where he can continue progressing and enjoying an active life.

OPEN TO OFFERS


Ultimate Hunter / Allrounder


Ref #: 418091
  • Super Hunter / Event / Dressage
  • Would definitely be a BD contender and would certainly be a great candidate for grassroots BE
  • Hunted 2 seasons with the Cranwell Bloodhounds
SOLD!
  • Thoroughbred
  • Bay
  • Gelding
  • 10 years
  • 16.2hh / 168cm
  • Super Hunter / Event / Dressage
  • Would definitely be a BD contender and would certainly be a great candidate for grassroots BE
  • Hunted 2 seasons with the Cranwell Bloodhounds

Super Hunter / Event / Dressage

De Latour (Tony)

16.2hh 10yo British Bred TB Gelding by Epaulette (AUS) out of Zerka (GB) (by Invincible Spirit)

Tony is an extremely genuine, quality, well put together traditional stamp who has been re-started correctly after his racing career in all spheres.

Rides well on the flat, with beautiful, straight moving, expressive daisy cutter paces, whilst always in a snaffle bridle.

Very balanced with a comfortable balanced rhythmical canter.

Done RC activities, lots of XC & SJ clinics but has predominantly hunted with mature lady rider successfully for the past 3 years.

Hunted 2 seasons with the Cranwell Bloodhounds, and then he did a couple of the really big hedge meets at Chatsworth with the Fourshires.

Would definitely be a BD contender and would certainly be a great candidate for grassroots BE. Jumps hedges, ditches, skinnies, rails, in and out of water.

Has a classical technique and naturally wants to be careful.

Hacks out extremely well, alone or in company and isn’t fazed being infront or behind, super chilled with all traffic including farm machinery.

A real pet to handle and look after, one you can take anywhere on your own and have an easy life.

No vices

£6000

Cross Country

https://youtu.be/kunX4FAKhDc?is=2iaB4wWf7qJoeZKn

https://youtu.be/POBGpJQ47X8?is=bQFwQZ7-o9H6jq0l

Hacking

https://youtu.be/003o68iP4oQ?is=aBhiqaFzU7FdU7cA

Flatwork

https://youtu.be/hFMP2ZeNlu4?is=tJAuTvX8I1z5XHyL


Fun, safe Allrounder with floaty paces


Ref #: 417547
  • Gentle fun ride, jumps and hunts and love hacking alone or in a group.
  • Affectionate, will come o you in the field and follow you round
  • Gorgeous floaty paces, a dream to ride
£4,500 ONO
  • Thoroughbred
  • Bay
  • Gelding
  • 14 years
  • 16.2hh / 168cm
  • Gentle fun ride, jumps and hunts and love hacking alone or in a group.
  • Affectionate, will come o you in the field and follow you round
  • Gorgeous floaty paces, a dream to ride

We have made the difficult decision to sell our gorgeous 'Sir Gareth'. We've had the pleasure of owning him for almost 5 years but sadly now my son is going away for his final year at Uni and I work every weekend, we won't have enough time for him. After lots of crying we have decided to find him a new home.

During his time with us he has enjoyed low level showjumping at local events, had 4 years of hunting which he loves. He is a lovely safe ride, happy to go but also happy to stay at the back. He is the type you can leave for weeks and get on and go. He loves nothing more than exploring off road, we are lucky enough to have Forestry hacking on our doorstep plus a through road on a Golf course and he loves to stop and look at the views.

He is great to hack, happy alone or in a group. He's a very sociable horse both in a herd and with his humans, he will form a bond and shower you with affection.

Great in traffic, unfazed by heavy machinery, bikes or motorbikes. He's seen them all and often follows tractors around the field, being nosey. We've had him as a Mother and Son share, so he would be great for a teenager or an older rider as he's happy doing whatever is asked of him. Very sad sale, he will come with full tack including a Kent & Masters saddle, rugs and travel boots.....whatever we have for him will be included. We really want the best of homes for him and are open to offers to ensure that.


Perfect companion


Ref #: 418025
  • Perfect companion
  • Suitable for walking hacking
  • Total gent
£500
  • Thoroughbred
  • Bay
  • Gelding
  • 7 years
  • 17hh / 173cm
  • Perfect companion
  • Suitable for walking hacking
  • Total gent

Slim was trained but never raced. Suffered a tendon injury which was rehabbed but sadly a hind pastern injury means he isn’t suitable for a competitive ridden career.

He is fine for a light hack in walk but isn’t consistently sound behind in trot.

He has brilliant conformation and absolutely beautiful to look at.

He is a perfect field companion, turnout out with mares, colts, young stock. Easy to catch, he loves a pamper!

Hold his weight well and is a friendly lovely boy to have around.

Looking for a long term home where he can be loved and have a purpose for someone.

He is absolutely no different if he’s not ridden in a month and dragged in for a walk hack.


Striking and talented grassroots horse!


Ref #: 417850
  • Balanced and light on the flat!
  • Competed eventing and showjumping!
  • Calm and friendly temperament!
£8,000 OVNO
  • Thoroughbred
  • Fleabitten grey
  • Gelding
  • 10 years
  • 17hh / 173cm
  • Balanced and light on the flat!
  • Competed eventing and showjumping!
  • Calm and friendly temperament!

Menin Gate (Melon) is everybody's best friend and a yard favourite! He's striking and big but with a calm and warm temperament, and is safe around my child on the yard!

He first evented in '24 and was immediately placed with a low dressage and qualified for the Horse Events Championship. Unfortunately he didn't get to go, and we didn't get him eventing last season as my sister broke her leg! This year the ground has been so hard that despite xc schooling beautifully at the start of the season we haven't managed to get him any runs (we also have quite the team of other horses). We are praying for some rain so he can go out soon!

In the meantime he's been jumping really well at 80/90, and has so much scope! He could have done with having many more outings but unfortunately he's regularly been put on the back burner for other horses.

His flatwork is incredible and he'll easily win in the dressage ring. He's so easy to ride on the flat also!

He's amazing to hack out 90% of the time, but can have his cheeky moments. (My sister rides him bareback so it's not super crazy, but wouldn't suit someone nervous).

He would be perfect to campaign for Badminton Grassroots or as a fun riding club horse for someone fairly ambitious. He has had an old injury to his hock which we've had injected. He is insured with Agria so will be covered for this for life, should it need further treatment!

He is an absolute saint to do everything on the ground with, and to have on the yard in general!

There is lots of information about him on our socials (type in Hesteyri Horses to FB or IG). Videos are shared with other horses, he's the big grey in the burgundy!

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HONEST PROJECT EX RACEHORSE


Ref #: 417790
  • Huge potential
  • Gorgeous temperament
  • Great conformation
SOLD!
  • Thoroughbred
  • Bright bay
  • Gelding
  • 5 years
  • 16.1hh / 166cm
  • Huge potential
  • Gorgeous temperament
  • Great conformation

I am looking for an experienced home for my beautiful boy Otto.

He raced 11 times, finishing late last year.

I originally bought him for myself as a project but due to juggling work and 4 young children I have realised I have taken on far too much and as a result he has had a few months off ridden work. Because of this, he is being sold as an unridden project. He will however come with his saddle and bridle, and other bits and bobs.

He has huge potential for dressage, great conformation, amazing floaty paces, I have lots of videos that cam be provided on request. But he will need bringing back into work. My 5 year old and 9 year old have also sat on him and ridden round on the lead rein, videos again can be provided, he isnt however a novice ride as he is still a baby and sometimes acts like it. He is in no way nasty or dishonest.

He has lived out 24/7 with me and is very happy living out, he is great to catch, load, lead etc. But please bear in mind that he is still a baby thoroughbred and will have silly moments. He is also good to travel and load etc.

He will not be sold to anyone inexperienced. He is such a lovely boy and will go far with a knowledgeable and capable rider. I am not looking to profit from him, just to recoup some of my costs and have peace of mind that he is with someone who has lots of time for him.


Gorgeous thoroughbred mare


Ref #: 417778
  • Established lateral work
  • RoR Qualified
  • Good to hack alone and in company
£5,000 ONO
  • Thoroughbred
  • Bay
  • Mare
  • 8 years
  • 16.1hh / 166cm
  • Established lateral work
  • RoR Qualified
  • Good to hack alone and in company

Kira is a beautiful, quiet natured mare with a wonderful attitude and willingness to please.

She has 3 correct well balanced paces with natural rhythm and is schooling elementary level Dressage. She has established lateral work and is educated on the flat.

Kira enjoys her jumping and is not phased by fillers. She is enthusiastic and careful over a fence showing scope for higher levels. Xc she is bold and jumps ditches/water/steps without issue. She is happy to hack alone or in company and is well behaved in traffic.

Kira has competed in unaffiliated showjumping/dressage and ODE’s with good success and regularly attended camps and clinics. She has qualified ROR regional dressage championships. She is confident and trainable making her an ideal partner for someone to enjoy.

Kira is good to shoe, clip and load. She stands quietly at shows and to be shod. She is up to date with her vaccinations and dentistry and ready to join a competitive home and continue her career.

She has an old scar on the front of her right forelimb which is purely cosmetic and does not affect her in any way. She will weave if stressed in a stable. A genuine allrounder with a bright future.

Videos available.



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