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Loan / Lease: Ponies

Forever home offered for the right horse or pony


Ref #: 379103
  • Good to hack alone and in company. Good with traffic and open spaces
  • 14-15.2hh
  • Gelding preferred (gelding only yard space)
  • Good to hack alone and in company. Good with traffic and open spaces
  • 14-15.2hh
  • Gelding preferred (gelding only yard space)

In search of my next and hopefully forever horse to have some low level, non competitive fun with!

Ideally between 14-15.2hh. Open to age but would prefer 6+.

Must be good to hack alone and in company. Good in open spaces and with traffic. A safe and sane type.

Don’t mind if not well schooled as long as willing.

Mainly looking for a family friend type that will box up on the odd occasion for trips to the forest, xc schooling and school hires.

Ideally a gelding due to yard space. Very friendly, laid back yard with herd turnout and happy horses! Horses are stabled at night in the winter.

Must be good to handle on the ground, for farrier, catch, load and travel.

Based Royston, Hertfordshire and willing to travel 1-1.5 hours to view. Very happy to stay in touch with current owners.

Would be willing to loan, LWVTB or I do have an outright budget of around £6500.

If you feel like this may be a suitable home for your horse, please do not hesitate to reach out.


DO YOU HAVE A HORSE OR PONY SUITABLE FOR THE RDA?

WANTED ON LONG TERM LOAN / PURCHASE

Ref #: 249896
  • If you think your equine has what it takes, please contact one of the groups below
  • If you think your equine has what it takes, please contact one of the groups below

One of the main issues that RDA groups face is finding an Equine to suit the needs of the participants in their group.

We are regularly contacted with offers of Equines that are ‘the ideal RDA horse or pony’ when actually what is ideal for one group may not be for the next. We are trying to move away from the stereotypical view that RDA Equines are elderly and somewhat static, our horses and ponies need to be fit, healthy and athletic to cope with the lifestyle in an RDA group.

They can range from smaller, forward going ponies to weight carrying cobs and can take part in a range of disciplines from Riding to Carriage Driving, Vaulting to Show Jumping and Endurance.

If you contact an RDA Group about your Equine please be prepared to fill in an Equine Initial Interest Form which will ask you many questions about your horses’ temperament, health history, experience and lifestyle. Many groups will prefer to have an equine on trial to make sure they are suitable for the job.

For long term loans and purchases they will also be required to have a Pre-Purchase Examination.

If you think your equine has what it takes, please contact one of the groups below. 

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Garioch Carriage Driving for Disabled RDA Group are looking for 15hh ride and drive cob gelding 4/5 years old
Safe ride and drive, no vices, well mannered, good to catch, load, travel, shoe and clip.
Please call Alan 07934 962702 or on WhatsApp if you have available.

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RDA National Training Centre in Warwickshire
Please contact Charlotte Williams cw.lowlands@rda.org.uk

Looking to loan or potentially purchase a 17hh and a 14.2-15-2hh equine for use at the RDA National Training Centre in Warwickshire. Will be used for RDA sessions, hacks, training days, competitions and commercial activity. Must be sane with a good trainable temperament and able to pass a minimum of a two-stage vetting. At RDA NTC equine welfare is our top priority with equines having a varied lifestyle, regular visits from healthcare professionals with loan agreements in place where applicable.

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Gaddesden Place RDA 
If you know of a horse that might be suitable please call Louise on 01442 246924 or 07445 292680
Email
centremanager@gaddesdenplacerda.org.uk

Age 10+ yrs. Height 15.2 – 15.3hh, Weight Carrier - Geldings only
Comfortable on and off a lead rein
For RDA work so 100% bombproof
Well schooled and balanced
Patient when mounting
Trial period preferred - Loan or buy.

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Saxon Group RDA, based in Wiltshire
Please contact Jo on 07397572294 or jorutherford55@gmail.com

Must be at least 5 years old and 15.1hh or larger. Soundness and temperament most important, we are happy to do any necessary schooling and training with the right horse so being green is not an issue. Must be good to handle on the ground.
The horse will preferably have a good walk for our graded independent riders. Great, knowledgable, 5* home offered within Riding school.
Herd turnout, with stabling possible. Lots of interesting and varied work including dressage competitions and fun rides,  not just plodding round on a lead rein! Ideally close to Wiltshire, bit willing to travel to view if not too far away.
Trial period a bonus.

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MAGPIE CENTRE, WEST NORFOLK GROUP RDA
magpiecentrewnrda@hotmail.co.uk 01553 810202

15-15.3hh Ride and Drive
Must be over 5yrs old, preferably under 12yrs old.
Looking to purchase, but happy to loan. (We have a healthy budget.)
Must be open to a vetting.
We are a RDA centre, based near Downham Market in Norfolk

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WYFOLD RIDING FOR THE DISABLED
If you can help, please call Pippa Hughes 07710 556468

Looking for a people friendly cob, 14.2hh - 14.3hh ride and drive
8 - 12 years old, ideally with a couple of good years driving experience
In return we can offer a 5* home with excellent facilities

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PENNIWELLS RDA CENTRE, HERTS.
CONTACT - penniwellsrda@outlook.com

1x 15.2hh Irish Draught 8yrs upwards for our taller riders to enjoy in walk, trot and canter - able to compete in RDA dressage at all levels. Jumping for fun would also be a bonus. 

15hh connemara x irish type - Kind and caring for our more disabled riders to enjoy - must like people and happy to have people walking by the side to help the riders. 

Also Grade 3 para horse required - 15.2 - 16hh working at elementary/ medium level with proven competition experience and safety. Good Budget available. 

Full time RDA centre offering a 5* home with plenty of variety. 

Trial preferred but not essential. 

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Herefordshire RDA
Please contact us on 01432 870 831 or email admin@rdahereford.org for further detail

We are looking for 15-15.2hh weight carriers. Mares or geldings. Aged between 5-12 years old
Fit & well, with a calm/ laid back manner and good with people
Good to handle on the ground and happy to stand still whilst mounting and dismounting.
An all-rounder, good in the school and hacking in open spaces
Must be open to vetting 
5* home, professional yard awaiting

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The Diamond Centre for Disabled Riders
Please contact maz.ray@diamondcentre.org.uk or phone 07752 405553
 
Based in Carshalton Surrey, we are looking for multiple types and sizes from 14 – 16.2hh
Good ground manners, laid back types. Don’t mind a little green or veterans, just a calm disposition needed.
 5* home with lots of pampering.
Have a look at our website www.diamondcentre.org.uk or our Facebook to find out more about the centre.

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Scropton Riding for the Disabled SCROPTON RIDING FOR THE DISABLED
Please contact glynis.dalley@scroptonequestrian or phone 07976104895
 
Based near Derby, we are looking for more 4-legged teammates; any size from 14 – 16.2hh
Having had to downsize our horse & pony team to survive Covid-19 closure, we’re now really struggling to grow again and meet demand for RDA sessions now we’re re-opening.
We’re a full time RDA centre, able to support around 300 local disabled adults & children…if we have enough horses!
Whether for sale or loan, we’re waiting to offer a great home to safe, sensible and people loving horses/ponies.
Visit www.scropton.com to see what we do at our centre.

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SOUTH BUCKS RDA CENTRE – 2 x HORSES WANTED
CONTACT: Di Redfern on 07798 893489 or
di.redfern@southbucksrda.org

2 X 15.2hh Cobs - 5 – 15yrs
Safe ride with good/sensible temperament - Walk, Trot, Canter, Jump, Hack, Lead-Rein.
To buy, loan or gift - Must be open to vetting.
5* home awaits at a yard that has produced four different Paralympic, World and European Medallists.
Neighbouring Counties to Bucks only please.

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RDA CENTRE BASED AT AVON RIDING CENTRE 
CONTACT: Sammy on 07786734099 or stablemanager@avonridingcentre.org.uk

Looking for 2 X 15hh+ Horses to join our herd! Ideal horses will be:
~An all rounder, good out hacking including open fields
~ Have a great temperamentand be able to cope with varied schedule of RDA/ riding school/ hacking (different abilities) 
Must be open to vetting- loving home waiting 

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RDA CENTRE BASED IN BRENTWOOD ESSEX LOOKING FOR THAT PERFECT UNFLAPPABLE PONY / HORSE
CONTACT - reach.hippotherapy@gmail.com 07931 688590 

Ideal requirements:

14hh - 15.2hh ~  Can hold a small adult or a child
~Been there and done it type ~ At least 5 years old
~Able to stand and wait patiently for mounting and dismounting. 
~Good brakes/go off the leg.  ~No spooking. 
~Be happy to be led and have people by their side when ridden.  ~No vices.
~Not phased by mounted games equipment
 ~Safe in all traffic
They get a varied life with lovely hacking nearby and lots of chances to go out and have fun. 

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HORSLEY, BOOKHAM & LEATHERHEAD RDA
CONTACT - Email barry.tregaskis@gmail.com or call 07938 209691

We are looking for suitable ponies and horse/cobs to join us at our fantastic yard in Surrey.
(Purchases and long term loans will require an examination).
At least 6 years old. No vices.
Kind and patient on the ground and for mounting and dismounting.
Good on lead rein and not phased by sudden noises.
Reliable and safe out hacking.
12hh - 14.2hh ponies
14.3hh - 15.2hh weight bearing horses/cobs

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Have you got a ‘nearly saint’ who could enable our RDA Carriage Driving participants to realise their ambitions?

Contact Eileen Cornish, RDA Carriage Driving Lead on 07833 712133 or cdlead.rda@outlook.com

Groups all over the UK are desperately seeking ponies and horses who are already broken to drive. 

Aged over 6 up to mid-teens. 12. 2. to 15.2.

Good, solid, cob types or lighter-bodied equines - happy to stand still, tolerate people around them, and will maintain a steady walk and trot on tracks, roads, and in arenas.

Excellent homes assured with knowledgeable owners and steady work.

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Barrow Farm RDA, based in Chelmsford, Essex

Contact:  01277 822927 or sally@barrowfarmrda.org.uk

15hh weight carrier type

Between 8 - 14 years

Responsive but not sharp

Good to do in all ways.

5* home waiting with knowledgable staff who work with the horses welfare as their top priority. 


WANTED LOAN PONY 13h+


Ref #: 378390
  • Looking for 13h+ pony for my daughter to progress with, enjoy pony club, rallies and hacking
  • Reliable and honest, first pony temperament, good sj and xc
  • Ideally live out, but can be stabled in the winter months
  • Looking for 13h+ pony for my daughter to progress with, enjoy pony club, rallies and hacking
  • Reliable and honest, first pony temperament, good sj and xc
  • Ideally live out, but can be stabled in the winter months

Honor, age 10, rides well and confidently jumps 40/50cm, looking for her first pony that will give her the confidence to progress, actively enjoy shows and pony club.

We live in Wiltshire, and happy to travel to meet the right pony, can provide a very loving home.


Blue Cross Blueberry


Ref #: 378450
  • Future child's pony, pony club or show prospect
£400
  • Cob
  • Piebald
  • Mare
  • 2 years
  • 11.3 hands
  • Future child's pony, pony club or show prospect
Blueberry is a gorgeous young piebald cob mare with a lovely nature and a twinkle of curiosity in her eye. She’s the kind of pony who greets you at the gate and wants to know exactly what’s going on – a real people pony in the making!

She’s very good to catch, enjoys a pampering session (especially a good brush!), and is easy to handle in hand. Blueberry is also happy to have her feet picked out and stands nicely for fuss and attention.

This confident and curious 2-year-old piebald cob mare is looking for her perfect home through Blue Cross. Currently standing at 11.3hh, Blueberry may mature to around 13hh and has great potential as a future lead rein or child’s ridden pony. She's a true character who loves to be involved in everything going on around her!

Blueberry is well-handled for her age – she's good to catch, lead, and pick out her feet. She’s been great for the vet and farrier too. She’s happiest in a herd and won’t do well alone, so she’s looking for a home with equine companions and a handler experienced with young horses to continue her education.

She’s available as an unbacked project pony. With the right guidance, Blueberry is sure to blossom into a wonderful little partner.

Blue Cross Blackberry


Ref #: 378460
  • Gentle, affectionate companion.
  • Easy to handle
£180
  • Welsh Part Bred
  • Black
  • Mare
  • 28 years
  • 13.2 hands
  • Gentle, affectionate companion.
  • Easy to handle

Blackberry is a lovely little pony with a heart of gold. Gentle, affectionate, and easy to handle in every way, she’s a true joy to have around. Whether you’re bringing her in from the field, grooming her, or leading her about, she’s always calm and cooperative.

Blackberry is a good doer and has previously shown signs of laminitis, so her ideal home will be set up for ponies who require restricted grazing and careful management. A routine that includes limited grass access or a surfaced turnout, with soaked hay and plenty of time off grass, would suit her best.

She’s flexible with her living arrangements—happy to live out 24/7 or come into a stable part-time. She currently lives in a herd of mares, but has lived with geldings previously.

Blackberry will thrive in a knowledgeable, caring home that understands the needs of lami-prone ponies and is willing to give her the thoughtful management she deserves.

If you think you could offer Blackberry the loving and laminitis-aware home she needs, please get in touch. She’ll make a wonderful companion and a very special addition to the right home.

Please adopt Blackberry


Blue Cross Mr Whippy


Ref #: 378461
  • Companion pony, family friend
  • Easy to handle
£180
  • Shetland
  • Skewbald
  • Gelding
  • 2 years
  • 9 hands
  • Companion pony, family friend
  • Easy to handle

COMING SOON! Mr Whippy is a 2 year old recently castrated gelding pony who has just arrived into our care! He seeks a gelding only home.

He is still under assessment with our team so we will have their information to hand very soon.

If you are interested in similar ponies please don't hesitate to apply and speak to our rehoming team. We can then match you with a pony already available or keep you in mind for Mr Whippy!

Please adopt Mr Whippy


Blue Cross Aria


Ref #: 378113
  • Future kids project pony or companion
  • Happy to live out 24/7 or part stable
  • Lives with mares and geldings
£400
  • Welsh Part Bred
  • Iron grey
  • Filly
  • 1 years
  • 12.1 hands
  • Future kids project pony or companion
  • Happy to live out 24/7 or part stable
  • Lives with mares and geldings
Aria is a sweet young pony looking for a loving home as a future ridden project. Initially a little timid, Aria has been making wonderful progress and is gradually coming out of her shell with the help of consistent, gentle handling.

She has a busy, inquisitive mind and shows all the signs of becoming a truly rewarding project. Aria thrives on routine, trust, and patience, and blossoms when she forms a strong bond with one special person. She also draws great comfort from the company of other young ponies.

Aria would suit a calm, consistent home where she can continue her journey with someone committed to building a deep one-on-one connection.

If you're looking for a meaningful partnership and have the time and heart to nurture a promising pony, Aria could be your perfect match.

Wanted for 2026: Top Class HOYS 128cm Show Pony or 123cm SHP to Buy, Lease or Loan.


Ref #: 376895
  • Wanted for 2026
  • Top Class HOYS 128cm Show Pony or 123cm SHP
  • To Buy, Lease or Loan
  • Wanted for 2026
  • Top Class HOYS 128cm Show Pony or 123cm SHP
  • To Buy, Lease or Loan

Whilst we are ideally looking for a pony with a proven track record we will consider a novice pony with genuine top class potential.

A loving and experienced showing home awaits, with a sensitive young rider. If you have a pony that fits this profile, we would love to hear from you.

Photos for attention.


Loan horse/pony wanted loving home awaits 14.1hh-16 hh


Ref #: 377248
  • Happy hacker
  • Low level competition
  • Any age, any breed
  • Happy hacker
  • Low level competition
  • Any age, any breed

We are looking for a loan pony/horse to move yards.

We are based in Northamptonshire and we can offer grass livery in a small herd.

Ideally looking for something that is use to being on 24/7 turn out.

I am looking for my 14 years old daughter. Hacking is her favourite activity, although low level showing competition would be a benefit too.

Knowledgeable home awaits.


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