- Dutch Warmblood
- Bay
- Mare
- 13 years
- 17hh / 173cm
- She has been incredibly confidence-giving for me as a novice
- Lola could be a perfect first horse for a confident amateur
- Has the ability to step up for a more experienced rider and be developed further
OPEN TO OFFERS ON PRICE
Lola | 17hh 13yo KWPN Bay Mare
Based on the East London / Essex border
Very pretty 17hh KWPN bay mare, Lola, 13 years old, offered for sale through absolutely no fault of her own.
I have owned Lola for the past 3 years, having bought her as a total novice, and she has genuinely been the most special horse I could ever have wished for. She has taught me an incredible amount, made so many of my dreams possible and has always looked after me. She has a lovely, kind temperament and does not have a nasty bone in her body. All she wants to do is please.
One of Lola’s biggest qualities is just how versatile she is as a ride. She is the type of horse who can step up or down depending on the rider. She has been incredibly confidence-giving for me as a novice, but equally has the ability to step up for a more experienced rider and be developed further. She is never a difficult ride and does not need to be constantly kept busy to remain sensible.
I genuinely believe Lola could be a perfect first horse for a confident amateur wanting to build their confidence, while equally being an exciting project for a professional or very experienced rider to develop into something exceptional.
Flatwork
Lola schools very nicely on the flat and is comfortable working in a snaffle. She would not currently be described as working in a perfect outline, but she has plenty of potential to do so with a knowledgeable rider.
She is sensitive and responsive without being difficult, and I feel there is a lot more to come from her with the right person.
She has always been ridden in a full-cheek snaffle for everything and I have never needed anything stronger.
Jumping
Jumping is where Lola really comes alive. She is very keen, loves her job and is technically very correct, with plenty of scope to progress.
She is currently jumping around 90cm comfortably with my friend and has the ability to go further with the right rider. She is not a horse that needs to be pushed, rushed or bullied. She is sensitive and if ridden aggressively she can lose confidence, so she needs a sympathetic rider who will allow her to trust them and build her up correctly.
With a kind and capable rider, I genuinely believe the sky is the limit for Lola. She has the ability to step up for an experienced rider while still being happy to jump smaller fences and give a less experienced rider confidence.
Lola has competed in the past and has a British Showjumping record. Her record is not particularly impressive and is certainly not reflective of her capability. She came to me with very little confidence, and during my ownership we have worked hard to rebuild that confidence.
She has not competed during the 3 years I have owned her, simply because I am not a capable or confident enough rider to take her out competing. This is not because I have any reason to believe she would not go out and compete successfully. With the right rider, I believe she could absolutely go out and make someone very happy.
I am not selling her as an established competition horse, but I believe she has a huge amount of untapped potential with the right person.
I have not personally taken her cross country, but I see no reason why she could not potentially enjoy it with the right introduction.
Hacking
Lola is an absolute star to hack.
She hacks happily alone or in company, in front or behind, and is completely unfazed by busy London roads, traffic and cars passing without slowing down. She does not nap or bolt and is sensible in open fields.
Even after a good gallop she does not become hot-headed or difficult.
She is equally happy having a quiet hack to build someone’s confidence or going out for a more active ride with an experienced rider.
Unfortunately, I do not currently have hacking videos as our current yard does not have any hacking available, but references are available from people who have ridden Lola, spent time with her and worked with her, and can provide an honest account of her temperament and behaviour.
Temperament & Handling
Lola is incredibly easy to handle and has always been very low-maintenance.
My non-horsey boyfriend and parents are able to turn her out and bring her in without any problems. She is lovely to do in every way and is never any hassle.
She is extremely confidence-giving and has never been dangerous, nasty or difficult to handle. She is sensitive, but this is what makes her such a rewarding horse to ride. She responds to a sympathetic rider and does not need to be forced or over-ridden.
She is:
* Very confidence-giving
* Suitable for a confident, relatively experienced novice
* Equally capable of stepping up for a more experienced rider or professional
* Never deliberately difficult or naughty
* Never dangerous or nasty
* Good to clip, although she can have the occasional fidget and does not particularly like having her face clipped
* Fine with dogs
* Respectful of fencing
* Easy to catch, lead and handle
* Fine after time off and does not become fresh
* Happy having around 2 weeks off before being ridden again
* Not fresh simply because it is cold or she has been clipped
* Good in different environments and has been to arena hires without becoming different or difficult
* Experienced travelling in trailers, boxes and lorries
Loading can initially involve a hesitation of around 2 minutes, but she always goes on and is then an excellent traveller. This is largely because she does not travel regularly. When she is going out frequently, she loads straight away. She travels quietly and has never caused an issue once on board.
Turnout
Lola currently lives in a stable with individual turnout, which suits her best.
She has previously been turned out in a herd and can kick, which appears to be more of a dominance issue than anything malicious. I would therefore ideally like her to remain on individual turnout, although I do not see why she could not potentially integrate into a suitable, non-dominant group with careful management.
Medical
Lola is shod on all four feet and currently sees the physio approximately every 8 weeks, although this is my personal preference and is not something I consider compulsory.
She does have arthritis in both hocks. Her hocks were injected in November 2025 and she has had no flare-ups since. I have the relevant X-rays available for any genuine prospective buyer who would like to see them.
Other than the arthritis, Lola has had no medical problems during my ownership.
Vetting is absolutely welcome, although she has never had a vetting during my ownership and therefore I cannot guarantee that she would pass one. I would rather be completely honest about this and allow a buyer to make their own informed decision.
Included in the Sale
Lola will come with her entire wardrobe and everything she currently owns, making her completely set up for her new home.
This includes her:
* Saddle
* Bridle
* Saddlepads
* Boots
* Rugs
* And all other equipment and belongings she currently has
Please Don’t Be Put Off
Please do not be put off by Lola’s age. She is 13, but in no way feels like a horse who is slowing down. She remains keen, willing and enthusiastic about her work and has plenty left to give the right person.
Equally, please do not be put off by her height. At 17hh she is obviously a big horse, but she is in no way difficult, dangerous or hard to handle because of her size. She is incredibly mannerly and easy to do, which is something I have always valued about her.
Her British Showjumping record also does not reflect the horse she is today or her true capability. She came to me lacking confidence, and we have spent the last 3 years building that back up. With the right rider who is kind, capable and willing to develop her, I genuinely believe she has a huge amount of potential.
She is the sort of horse who can step up and step down for different riders. She can give a confident amateur the security and confidence to progress, while also giving a professional an exciting project to develop. She does not need to be ridden in a particular way to avoid problems and has never been a difficult ride for anyone who has ridden her appropriately.
The Home
This is a very difficult sale for me. Lola has been my pride and joy for the last 3 years and has genuinely taught me the world. I would not be selling her if circumstances were different.
Her home is far more important to me than getting her sold quickly.
I am looking for a 5-star home where Lola will be loved and appreciated for everything she is.
I genuinely believe she could be a perfect first horse for a confident amateur who wants a kind, confidence-giving horse to build a partnership with, while equally being an amazing project for a professional or very experienced rider to make something truly special from.
She is a genuinely versatile horse with so much more to give. She can hack, school, jump, go out and about and adapt to different riders without becoming difficult. I would love for her next person to take the foundations we have built together and see just how far she can go.
NO DEALERS
NO LOANS
NO PAYMENT PLANS
I would love for her new owner to stay in contact and keep me updated on how she is getting on.
Lola is a genuinely special horse and is worth her weight in gold to me. She has made all my dreams come true, taught me the world and has always tried her absolute hardest for me. She has never been nasty or dangerous and has always wanted to please.
I want her next person to love her as much as I do and give her the opportunity to flourish.
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