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Ex showjumper schoolmaster / happy hacker

Ex showjumper schoolmaster / happy hacker


Ref #: 409953
  • Very well schooled on the flat
  • Hacks out alone and in company and very well behaved
  • Easiest horse to have on the yard
£15,000 ONO
  • Oldenburg
  • Grey
  • Gelding
  • 14 years
  • 16.1 hands
  • Very well schooled on the flat
  • Hacks out alone and in company and very well behaved
  • Easiest horse to have on the yard

Quissini LS “Dorito” 16.1 14yr old Oldenburg

Honest advert for a much-loved horse – home is my absolute priority

This horse has truly been my best friend. He took me from jumping 70cm at 13 years old right through to 1.30 - we happily competed together for three years.

However, our journey hasn’t been without its challenges. After a fall (through rider error) at the second part of a double, it knocked both our confidence more than I realised at the time. Over the past 18 months I’ve tried to rebuild that confidence, but he is such a sensitive horse that he knows I’m not quite the same rider with him anymore.

I bought a new show jumper a year ago, and sadly my relationship with him has faded since. Over the winter I made the very difficult decision to turn him away for six months and start looking for the right new home – which is far more important to me than anything else.

He is currently being brought back into work and is the same genuine boy. Everyone who meets him falls in love with his character – he genuinely thinks he’s either a big dog or a person! He is a princess and loves attention.

I feel his ideal home would be with a confident, keen teenager or rider who wants to have fun and build a partnership, but not necessarily to go up the ranks. He hacks beautifully alone or in company, is happy to lead or follow, is a great babysitter for youngsters and absolutely loves beach rides. He is also good to lunge and enjoys schooling.

While his background is in show jumping, I don’t feel his heart is in the bigger tracks anymore – otherwise I would keep him. He has three lovely paces and would suit someone interested in lower-level show jumping (up to around 1m), combined training, or preferably all-round riding mother / daughter share

He enjoys being in work and is too good to be left in a field 24/7.

Open to sensible offers as I am relocating abroad.


Schoolmasters: Ponies

Zoë Arkell - Pony Search Agent


Ref #: 402560
  • Actively looking for the best Pony Club ponies
  • Some fabulous knowledgeable homes waiting
  • No fees for sellers
  • Actively looking for the best Pony Club ponies
  • Some fabulous knowledgeable homes waiting
  • No fees for sellers
I have motivated clients looking for genuine, kind, quality and proven ponies to take part in all Pony Club activities.

The ponies I would love to hear about are those not needing to be advertised to secure a new home. There is no harm in finding out whether I know of a better home and match. Perhaps you worry about your child finding it upsetting seeing their old pony regularly at rallies etc - then selling out of area could be a better solution.

These are motivated buyers receiving guidance as to what will likely suit their child - not the timewasters regularly reported. In most cases homes are also knowledgeable: simply lacking in time to conduct a search themselves. Most will also wait for the right pony so if you are not ready to sell yet - that is not an issue.

There are some decent budgets available relative to age and medical conditions etc.

All leads will be handled with discretion. Please feel free to give me a call, drop me a WhatsApp or check out my Instagram page @theponysearchagent

Wanted All Rounder For Small Adult


Ref #: 410368
  • 14.3-15.3h, 8-18years old, all rounder
  • Must: be safe in front, the middle or behind
  • Would be amazing if they are: barefoot & DUN!
  • 14.3-15.3h, 8-18years old, all rounder
  • Must: be safe in front, the middle or behind
  • Would be amazing if they are: barefoot & DUN!

Looking for something that’s either been there and done that or a horse who’s been out and about on low mileage. A varied life style awaits although I’m not looking to compete or jump tracks about 80cm


Talented ride & drive


Ref #: 407967
  • Ride & Drive
  • Loves her jumping
  • Safe hack / super PC Pony
£5,000
  • Cob
  • Piebald
  • Mare
  • 7 years
  • 14.2 hands
  • Ride & Drive
  • Loves her jumping
  • Safe hack / super PC Pony
A fun, forward-going Ride & Drive.

Dotty has been with us since March. She was purchased from a riding school after being a little too switched on for everyone there. We bought her because she drove, and we’ve had the best fun with her — from evening pub drives with the family to a driving holiday around Thetford Forest.

We’ve since discovered she also LOVES jumping.

She’s definitely more GO than WHOA, but she’s super safe with it.

She’s still green to ride, as she has mainly been driven, and she is very forward in her way of going because of it. However, the more she’s ridden, the better she becomes.

She would suit a super confident child or small adult who prefers a smaller horse.

We are just not using her enough to justify keeping her, so we are trying to find her a good home. She’s not really big enough for us to ride, and we already have two 17hh hunters.

She absolutely would hunt and is fearless cross-country. We’ve taken her on a hunt ride with around 30 others, where she was completely unfazed by the large group, big timber jumps, and hedges.

She is the easiest horse to have around and to do anything with. I’d keep her just as a pet if horses weren’t so expensive!

Harness and beautiful pleasure carriage are also available by separate negotiation. We can always put you in touch with someone to teach you if you have not driven before.

COULD YOUR HORSE BECOME AN RDA SUPERSTAR?


Ref #: 400401
  • Do you have an equine with a golden temperament, a willing attitude, and a love of people?
  • Many RDA groups throughout the UK are currently searching for suitable horses and ponies of various sizes, ages and abilities.
  • Do you have an equine with a golden temperament, a willing attitude, and a love of people?
  • Many RDA groups throughout the UK are currently searching for suitable horses and ponies of various sizes, ages and abilities.

RDA Groups Across the UK Are Seeking Exceptional Equines!

Each offers a 5* welfare-focused home, professional care, and a role helping disabled children and adults experience the joy and benefits of equines.

Our equines are fit, responsive, healthy and athletic — taking part in a wide range of exciting activities:

  • Riding
  • Carriage Driving
  • Vaulting
  • Show Jumping
  • Endurance
  • … and more!

From smaller, forward-going ponies to strong, weight-carrying cobs — RDA groups need equines of all types, sizes and abilities. 

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WHAT WE LOOK FOR:

  • Calm, sensible and people-friendly horses
  • Sound and healthy equines able to adapt to a varied lifestyle
  • Horses happy in the school, hacking, or working in open spaces
  • Animals comfortable with different handlers and occasional mobility aids
  • Steady temperaments but with enough athletic ability to stay fit and engaged

Each RDA group has their own needs, but temperament and trainability always come first. All the equines undergo a Pre-Purchase Examination.

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READY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE?

If you think your equine has what it takes to become part of an RDA team, we’d love to hear from you! 

Find or Contact your local RDA group today

Find your nearest group at: www.rda.org.uk


Wanted for The Diamond Centre for Disabled Riders


Ref #: 400714
  • The Diamond Centre for Disabled Riders
  • 13.1hh – 16hh
  • All types and breeds considered
  • The Diamond Centre for Disabled Riders
  • 13.1hh – 16hh
  • All types and breeds considered

“The Diamond Centre for Disabled Riders, based in Surrey, is looking for a kind, genuine horse, or pony to join our established Riding for the Disabled programme.

  • 13.1hh – 16hh
  • All types and breeds considered
  • Good ground manners, laid back types
  • Veterans very welcome
  • Also happy to consider ones that are a little green.

We pride ourselves on excellent welfare standards and follow the 3 F’s – Forage, Freedom and Friends. Our horses enjoy ad-lib forage, appropriate turnout, and the companionship of a settled herd, alongside calm, consistent handling.

Our horses are carefully managed, worked sympathetically, and are part of a very knowledgeable, welfare-focused team. We offer a secure, long-term home where each horse’s wellbeing comes first.

Call 07752 405553 or email maz.ray@diamondcentre.org.uk


HAPPY HACKER WANTED


Ref #: 409802
  • Must hack alone
  • Good in traffic
  • Fun yet safe
£2,000 neg
  • Must hack alone
  • Good in traffic
  • Fun yet safe

WANTED HAPPY HACKER
Is there any full loans out there or long lwvtb

14.1 h upwards age unimportant as long as healthy I’m open to golden oldies .

I have my own private yard with 2 another horses , big stables and I turn out every day rain or shine.

Would be mainly happy hacking on and off road with my husbands horse.

Would hack alone too now and then

I don’t need a world beater just a safe friend to enjoy

I’m 42 experienced lady rider 5ft and 9 stone 5 .

Best care given it’s not all about the riding I love all the aspects of having a horse.

Ground manners I don’t mind something a bit pushy or quirks as long as good to ride. No one’s perfect ??

Looking long term loan a genuine forever home would possibly purchase down the line.

I have treid several times now so loosing faith a bit but here’s hoping ??

I’m based Worcestershire so ideally nothing to far away.

I can provide many refs , happy to sign contracts and have regular visits .
Also happy full loan or long lwvtb
Hopefully I can find my new best friend


Rectory Farm 80 x 50m Arena

Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Ref #: 206588
  • 80 x 50m arena in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
  • Arena hire 365 days of the year
  • Welcoming, friendly atmosphere
  • Unaffiliated classes range from 70cm-1.10m
  • Unafilliated SJ, BS, Eventers Clear Round, Arena Eventing, One Day Events, Combined Training, Pony Club, NSEA and more
  • 80 x 50m arena in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
  • Arena hire 365 days of the year
  • Welcoming, friendly atmosphere
  • Unaffiliated classes range from 70cm-1.10m
  • Unafilliated SJ, BS, Eventers Clear Round, Arena Eventing, One Day Events, Combined Training, Pony Club, NSEA and more

Rectory Farm Arena is a 80 x 50m arena just outside of Cirencester, Gloucestershire. We offer arena hire 365 days of the year, with a full set of BS jumps.

Unafilliated SJ, BS, Eventers Clear Round, Arena Eventing, One Day Events, Combined Training, Pony Club, NSEA and more throughout the year.

We have hard core parking and a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. 

Unaffiliated classes range from 70cm-1.10m

Please visit www.rectoryfarm.com to see all of our competition dates and to make bookings. 

We look forward to welcoming you to Rectory Farm soon.


Loving home awaits 14hh (if chunky)-15.2hh


Ref #: 408215
  • MUST be proven bombproof in heavy traffic
  • Confidence giving type preferred!!
  • Loving kind home awaits a kind and gentle pony
  • MUST be proven bombproof in heavy traffic
  • Confidence giving type preferred!!
  • Loving kind home awaits a kind and gentle pony
Fabulous private home awaiting 14hh (if chunky) to 15:2hh for lady rider.

Here are our MUST haves:

MUST be proven to be safe and bold in traffic along a country lane where everyone drives too fast!! including farm machinery and white van drivers!

MUST have been to some outings (in a trailer alone) where they have been calm and relaxed as I often go alone to events

MUST be sound and have NO health issues that affect ridden performance. (Please trot the horse up and assess lameness before answering!)

The perfect partner will mainly take part in hacking, riding around our fields, clinics, plenty of dressage and low level jumping/ arena eventing. (60cm ish only), riding club and pony club. Nothing sharp or silly, but needs a trainable brain as I enjoy learning and progressing. My ultimate goal is British Dressage competitions.

Needs to be a confidence given type, I am a capable and experienced rider but I am at the age I want to have a calm and enjoyable time riding.

Private farm home awaits the right pony. We have individual paddocks or the option of a friend, own stables available with other horses next to, and lots of experience and love await the right pony. Midlands area, but can travel if perfect match. Right price for the right pony Fingers crossed! X x

14.2-15.2hh Horse Wanted - For 13 year old girl


Ref #: 408573
  • Very Good temperament
  • Scope to Jump up to 1m, with Cross Country experience preferred
  • Must be happy to hack and travel alone
  • Very Good temperament
  • Scope to Jump up to 1m, with Cross Country experience preferred
  • Must be happy to hack and travel alone

Wanted:

  • A horse for my 13 year old daughter.
  • Ideally this will be a Gelding; aged between 6-10 years; very good temperament both on the ground and being ridden.
  • No bucking, rearing or bolting - Nothing sharp.
  • Happy to hack and travel alone (we do have company in the field).
  • Scope to jump up to 1m - both SJ and XC.

For pony club teams and low level eventing.

We can offer an experienced private home with regular coaching. The right horse will stay with us for the long term.

We have a good budget for the right horse and we are ready to buy.


Connemara Pony Sales - Friday 15th - Sunday 17th May

Over 600 lots on offer

Ref #: 408236
  • Connemara Pony Sales are Europe’s largest and leading sale of Connemara Ponies and Horses
  • Established performance & ridden ponies, Youngstock of exceptional breeding, Proven bloodlines and future prospects
  • Held in Clifden, Galway – the heart of Connemara
  • Connemara Pony Sales are Europe’s largest and leading sale of Connemara Ponies and Horses
  • Established performance & ridden ponies, Youngstock of exceptional breeding, Proven bloodlines and future prospects
  • Held in Clifden, Galway – the heart of Connemara

Attracting buyers and sellers from across Europe and North America, Connemara Pony Sales offers an unrivalled selection of quality ponies for every discipline.

An Unrivalled Offering

  • Over 200 entries per sale day
  • Established performance & ridden ponies
  • Youngstock of exceptional breeding
  • Proven bloodlines and future prospects

Seamless International Purchasing

  • Sand arena on site
  • Vetting available
  • Stabling
  • Worldwide transport
  • Secure online bidding available

Find out more and view the collection here

Location: Clifden, Connemara, Co. Galway

Tel: 00353 95 21861 | Mobile: 00353 87 248 5422

Email: info@connemaraponysales.com

 


Wanted - Experienced First Ridden Pony


Ref #: 405254
  • Quiet and kind first ridden pony for lightweight 7 year old
  • 11.3hh to 12.2hh, 7 years plus
  • Very experienced home awaits
  • Quiet and kind first ridden pony for lightweight 7 year old
  • 11.3hh to 12.2hh, 7 years plus
  • Very experienced home awaits

I am looking for a kind and safe First Ridden pony for my small 7 year old daughter. She is riding off the lead. She is very keen, but not very confident and needs a really safe, steady pony to show her the ropes. Absolutely no bucking, rearing, napping or taking off.

We want to hack, do PC, local shows and hunt. Ideally we would like to have the pony on trial for a short period.

The pony will be kept at home with other ponies and horses and will want for nothing. I can cater to most health conditions. Younger siblings and cousins waiting to take the reins when my daughter outgrows the pony.

Good budget for the right pony. Based in South West, will travel for the right pony.

Please call/WhatsApp on the number provided.


OUR MISSION IS TO TAKE THE RISK OUT OF BUYING UNSEEN HORSES IN IRELAND


Ref #: 321752
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  • Nervous about trying a new horse?
  • Can’t get over fast enough?
  • Worried you might miss out?

WE CAN HELP 

With over 40yrs in the Sport Horse Industry between us - we are experts at assessing conformation, suitability, potential and RIDE-ABILITY (We are more than happy to ride a prospective purchase) 

Single horse evaluations start from €200 

For a full range of our available services and credentials, please visit our website our give us a call any time 

Richard & Daisy  


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