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Schoolmasters: Ponies

Wanted 14.1-15h


Ref #: 404580
  • Safe fun allrounder
  • Geldings only
  • Genuine and honest
  • Safe fun allrounder
  • Geldings only
  • Genuine and honest
Looking for 12year olds next pony . Ideally want to find a pony that has been well loved and outgrown .

Nicely schooled and able to jump a course of upto 70 cm.

Must travel well and easy to handle

In return pony will have a 10 star home

All ages considered but ideally 5-14

Stunning Coloured Dun


Ref #: 408854
  • Super Safe / Steady Confidence Giver
  • Kind / Loving / Gentlemen
  • Stunning / Dependable / Chunky Cob
£11,500 ONO
  • Cob
  • Yellow Dun
  • Gelding
  • 7 years
  • 14.3 hands
  • Super Safe / Steady Confidence Giver
  • Kind / Loving / Gentlemen
  • Stunning / Dependable / Chunky Cob
Walter - 14.3hh, 7 Years, Gelding. Stunning Coloured Dun Cob. Massive Weight Carrier

Safe Confidence Giver
Ideal First Horse / Nervous Rider / RDA
Fantastic All-Rounder / Happy Hacker / Schoolmaster Type

Walter is a kind, well-mannered and exceptionally genuine cob with a fantastic temperament and a wealth of experience. He is the definition of safe, steady and sensible, making him the ideal confidence giver for nervous, novice or less experienced riders, whilst still being enjoyable and responsive enough for a more capable rider wanting to progress and have fun.

Stunning unique coloured cob

Although incredibly calm and forgiving, Walter responds well off the leg and has three excellent paces, he moves beautifully with energy and enthusiasm when asked. He is never spooky, sharp or silly in any way, remaining relaxed and level headed at all times. He is extremely willing and enjoys jumping, happily popping around coloured and rustic fences with a quiet, sensible attitude.

A true snaffle-mouth schoolmaster with no gadgets required.

Walter is currently working in a riding school where he is ridden 3 / 4 days a week by riders of all abilities, from complete beginners on the lead rein, nervous riders and RDA clients through to more experienced jockeys. He takes part in flatwork lessons, private lessons, group sessions, low-level jumping and dressage classes, always proving himself genuine, patient and reliable.

He absolutely loves hacking and is one of the safest horses imaginable out on the roads or in open spaces. He hacks alone or in company and is equally happy at the front, middle or back of the ride. He never pulls, rushes, naps or becomes strong and remains calm and collected in even the busiest environments.

Walter is completely unfazed by extremely heavy traffic including articulated lorries, double-decker buses, tractors, trailers and farm machinery. Nothing bothers him. He is equally mannerly and sensible across open fields and will happily canter in company without getting strong or excitable, even on the way home.

On the ground, Walter has impeccable manners and is an absolute pleasure to handle. He will happily stand for hours being groomed without even needing a headcollar on. He has no vices whatsoever in the stable, field or when ridden and is safe and easy for anyone to handle.

He lives out happily in a mixed herd but is equally content stabled. He keeps himself to himself and never causes any trouble. He is excellent to catch, load, clip, shoe, bath and for the farrier, dentist and vet. Currently barefoot with excellent feet.

Walter would happily turn his hoof to hunting, fun rides, beach rides, riding club activities, low-level eventing or showjumping. He is the sort that gives his rider complete confidence whatever the activity. In his previous home has did low level competitions and Pony club.

He does not need riding every day and can happily have weeks / months off work then be tacked up and ridden away without fuss. He is extremely low-maintenance and straightforward to keep.

He has never had laminitis, sweet itch, sarcoids or any lameness issues. No lumps, bumps or blemishes.

He passes annual riding school licence inspections, equivalent to a Stage 2 vetting.

A genuinely heartbreaking sale of a much-loved horse, only available as we are reducing numbers due to the riding school becoming extremely quiet.

Five-star private home only for this outstanding gelding.

We have several other horses and ponies available as we continue to reduce numbers. Sold on behalf of a working livery.

If genuinely interested, please CALL rather than text or email, as messages cannot always be replied to immediately.
WHATSAPP MESSAGES WELCOME.

Located in Stockport, Cheshire, SK2.

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

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

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


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.


Dunbeggan Barkley


Ref #: 408557
  • A genuinely kind and straightforward 14.3hh 5-year-old Connemara gelding
  • A lovely temperament and an old head on young shoulders
  • He is brave, willing, and enjoys his work
£14,000
  • Connemara
  • Bay
  • Gelding
  • 5 years
  • 14.3 hands
  • A genuinely kind and straightforward 14.3hh 5-year-old Connemara gelding
  • A lovely temperament and an old head on young shoulders
  • He is brave, willing, and enjoys his work

A genuinely kind and straightforward 14.3hh 5-year-old Connemara gelding with a lovely temperament and an old head on young shoulders. While he may not be the flashiest and definitely isn’t the scopeiest, but he more than makes up for it with his exceptionally calm and unflappable nature (even when his rider isn’t).

Imported from Ireland, he has been well started and correctly produced. He has hunted, attended training shows, and has been cross country schooling, taking everything in his stride. He is brave, willing, and enjoys his work without becoming sharp or silly.

This is a horse that truly stands out for his temperament. He has been ridden here by young children (including tackless canters!) and has proven to be incredibly genuine and forgiving, making him an ideal candidate for a mother/daughter share, a younger rider coming off ponies, or an older rider looking for a safe and enjoyable partner.

He is easy to handle on the ground, with no known vices, and is a pleasure to have around the yard. Imported with a five-stage vetting.

A much-loved gelding who deserves a knowledgeable, kind home where he can continue to be enjoyed.

Retford, Nottingham


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

 


Sports cob


Ref #: 407967
  • Well schooled on the flat
  • Loves her jumping
  • Safe hack
£5,500
  • Cob
  • Piebald
  • Mare
  • 7 years
  • 14.2 hands
  • Well schooled on the flat
  • Loves her jumping
  • Safe hack
Dotty stands at around 14.2h and is 7 years old. She is a super fun pony. Suitable for smaller adults and experienced children looking for a bigger pony. She loves her jumping, super brave around cross country & always clear show jumping (80cm).

Nicely schooled on the flat and would produce a lovey dressage test. She works consistently in a soft outline with good transitions and is nicely off the leg.

Out hacking she is brave and unflappable & is unfazed by heavy traffic. Nice forward going ride.

We took her to a fun ride in April with the staff college drag hounds where she was a lot of fun!

Dotty is good to do in al ways with no stable vices. Easy little mare to have around, you can park her anywhere and you won’t know she’s even there.

Won’t suit very young novice children.

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.


14hh to 15hh kind mare wanted to buy , loan to lwvtb


Ref #: 405081
  • We are looking for a kind sensible safe schoolmistress pony.
  • We offer a loving and experienced home. Pony will want for nothing.
  • We are looking for a kind sensible safe schoolmistress pony.
  • We offer a loving and experienced home. Pony will want for nothing.
14hh–15hh Mare Wanted – Buy / Full Loan / LWVTB

Kind, genuine mare sought for a knowledgeable 13-year-old rider as a second pony.

Must be safe, sane and sensible, and a confidence-giving type. Happy jumping around 60–70cm and suitable for:

• Pony Club activities
• Local shows
• Dressage
• Fun rides

Rider does not want anything sharp, strong or overly forward — a straightforward, ride is essential.

Good to handle in all ways and happy to travel in a trailer.

Excellent, experienced home waiting
5star yard with stable, arena, off-road hacking and quality grazing. Experienced parent overseeing care, with support from trainer and instructor (references available).

Pony will be a much-loved member of the family — plenty of time spent on groundwork, grooming and general care, not just riding.

Open to age 5 plus , all breeds (except TB unless very calm and not raced) and manageable medical conditions for the right pony.

Ideally located within 90 minutes of Leighton Buzzard, but willing to travel for the right pony.

 Mid– medium high four figure budget
Long-term, knowledgeable home assured.

 Please get in touch with full details, location and price. What app messages to include description and video , and I will call.
 

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


Ref #: 321752
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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  


WANTED full up 14.2hh Pony Club / WHP Schoolmaster


Ref #: 389167
  • Kind and well mannered
  • Quality allrounder
  • WHP stamp
  • Kind and well mannered
  • Quality allrounder
  • WHP stamp

Looking for a full up 14.2hh PC/WHP/allrounder for my 13 year old daughter .

Ideal pony would be a safe and genuine pony with the quality to hold its own in a workers class (not top level showing).

Needs to be politely responsive without being sharp or too forward. We are looking for a pony to enjoy PC activities, SJ, dressage, showing and plenty of hacking.

We can offer a kind and experienced long term home (younger siblings) with our other ponies where pony would have a varied life and receive lots of love and attention from my three pony mad daughters.

We are looking for a special pony and have a realistic budget to reflect this.


11hh-13hh Pony Wanted


Ref #: 404619
  • Safe
  • Sensible
  • All rounder
  • Safe
  • Sensible
  • All rounder

We are looking for our next additional pony ON LOAN.

Would consider LWVTB

We are based North Cornwall
Have our own 3.5t transport.
Based on a Livery yard 5 minutes away from where we live.
References available.
Home available to view.
30+years experience with horses.

We are looking for a safe & sensible pony to participate in pony club activities of the lead.

Must be super sensible in open spaces and in groups.
Good to hack and in traffic.
Must travel alone or in company.
We are generally looking for a very well behaved unicorn for a 6 nearly 7 year old who has been riding a shetland for the past 3 years on the lead up to affiliated showing level.

Would consider an older pony and also any health issues aslong as they are well maintained before joining us with all details disclosed. Would also consider a younger pony but the temperament would need to be very quiet.

If you have anything suitable please get in touch either by message, wattsapp or call.
Happy to loan short term or long term, open for options.

***PONY IN THE PICTURE IS NOT FOR SALE OR LOAN***


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