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Ideal mother daughter share, or for a teenager to produce on

Ideal mother daughter share, or for a teenager to produce on


Ref #: 404125
  • Very straight forward temperment
  • Lots of potential eventing, jumping, dressage
  • Correct paces, careful scopey jump
£14,000 ONO
  • Irish Sports Horse
  • Bay
  • Gelding
  • 6 years
  • 16 hands
  • Very straight forward temperment
  • Lots of potential eventing, jumping, dressage
  • Correct paces, careful scopey jump
Has been to Felbridge clear round, and jumped clear in the 90cm with an amateur girl. He was relaxed around the showground considering this was his first time out.

Norman is a very sweet gelding.

Whilst he is green he is showing brilliant potential, and gives a great feeling over the fences.

We backed him as a 4yo for the owner, who took him back and then gave him a varied lifestyle. He is now back with us to sell as she’s going abroad.

Good to shoe, clip and is easy in the stable to groom, tack up and fuss over.

He is low mileage but has proven his willing nature these past few weeks with us, jumping clear round 90cm for his first outing.

Good to hack, alone or in company. We often have HGVs on our road and we’ve had no problem.
No stable vices.
3 correct paces.

Has been turned out with his owner but has been in with us and not fresh or silly after a couple of days off.

Serious Competition horse - Dressage / Jump / Event

Serious Competition horse - Dressage / Jump / Event


Ref #: 404078
  • BD Novice
  • SJ 1m
  • 80cm ODE
£18,500
  • Connemara
  • Dapple grey
  • Gelding
  • 7 years
  • 15.3 hands
  • BD Novice
  • SJ 1m
  • 80cm ODE
15.2/15.3hh 7yo stunning dapple grey Connemara gelding.

Paddy has 3 smart and correct paces. He is very balanced and has a soft and supple mouth. He has competed in British Dressage at Prelim and Novice level with 47 points. He produces a seriously smart dressage test, working training towards Elementary level at home

He is a classy, careful and quick jumper, training up to 1.10m. He has been out to arena hires, clear rounds, camps and clinics and has been out competing at 90/1m show jumping and Combined training. He has done ODE at 80cm and is XC schooling at 90/1m and shows a huge amount of scope to go up the levels.
Has also hunted.

He is a jumping machine, would make a superstar BS or BE horse and I believe could be good enough to qualify for Badminton grassroots or equally has scope for U18/BE 100/Novice

Good to shoe, box, catch. Hacks out alone and in company, schools in open fields and never strong. Travelled in both a lorry and trailer. A real superstar, absolutely beautiful to look at, kind and loves his job. He has a big future in any chosen discipline.

£18,500 including his headcollar, bridle and rug

Unique opportunity

Unique opportunity


Ref #: 404137
  • Developing her flat work on each ride
  • She is suitable to all types of riding
  • Fit and ready for someone to go ahead enjoy the summer with her
£8,500 no VAT
  • Zangersheide
  • Bay
  • Mare
  • 5 years
  • 16.3 hands
  • Developing her flat work on each ride
  • She is suitable to all types of riding
  • Fit and ready for someone to go ahead enjoy the summer with her

This beautiful simple mare named One in a million Z has been under saddle for 2 months and has proven to be an absolute angel in all aspects of her work.

Developing her flat work on each ride, her intelligence allows her to learn after each ride.

She is suitable to all types of riding experience due to her easy look on life. She bred us an incredible foal last year and we have owned her since 12 months old.

We purchased her from Belgium directly from the breeder.

Fit and ready for someone to go ahead enjoy the summer with her.

Clean x-rays.

Based Bury St Edmunds. Good trial facilities and transport can be arranged.


Top-Class 16.2hh 5yo Homebred Event Mare by Diacontinus x Keen (TB)

Top-Class 16.2hh 5yo Homebred Event Mare by Diacontinus x Keen (TB)


Ref #: 402729
  • Discontinuous x tb mare by keen
  • Eventing Prospect – Blood, Scope & Quality
  • A modern, athletic type with lovely conformation
£6,500 ONO
  • TB x
  • Dark bay
  • Mare
  • 5 years
  • 16.2 hands
  • Discontinuous x tb mare by keen
  • Eventing Prospect – Blood, Scope & Quality
  • A modern, athletic type with lovely conformation

Eventing Prospect – Blood, Scope & Quality

Beautiful 16.2hh 5-year-old homebred mare combining outstanding breeding, movement, and temperament. By the renowned Hanoverian sire Diacontinus, known for producing talented, trainable sport horses, and out of a

Thoroughbred mare by Keen, adding blood, stamina, and refinement – a proven eventing cross.

A modern, athletic type with lovely conformation, expressive, uphill paces, and an intelligent, friendly outlook. Well handled since birth and showing all the attributes of a genuine top-level eventing prospect.

Unbroken, sound, and vice-free. Now ready to start her ridden career. Offered for sale through no fault of her own, simply due to a lack of time as our current focus is on our children’s 128/138 showjumping ponies.

Diacontinus
Dee Keen

Stunning Young Horse

Stunning Young Horse


Ref #: 404535
  • By the renowned Tullabeg Fusion
  • Exciting prospect in any sphere
  • Future Grassroots Superstar - Possibly even JRN
£7,500 ONO
  • Irish Sports Horse
  • Bright bay
  • Gelding
  • 4 years
  • 15.2 hands
  • By the renowned Tullabeg Fusion
  • Exciting prospect in any sphere
  • Future Grassroots Superstar - Possibly even JRN
Currently 15.2hh (approx.) ISH Bay Gelding, rising 4yrs (2022) by Tullabeg Fusion, dam by Dignified Van't Zorgvliet.

A very exciting prospect in any sphere for the future.

Compact, sporty sort. Correct paces with a particularly good walk.

Fully vaccinated, wormed, feet trimmed, teeth done, loads first time and travels well. Has lived in and out. Very easy to deal with. No vices.

A forward thinking, genuine ride. Basic flatwork established, jumping a small course of show jumps and is very brave and bold with XC fences. Almost ready for his first training outings. Hacks out well alone and in company - good in traffic. Could be a contender for young horse classes later in the year.

Bought as a 2yr old directly from breeder, unfortunately not going to be big enough for me otherwise wouldn't be going anywhere.

Clean limbs and open to vet.

A totally unspoilt, genuine young horse. Good home paramount. Videos available to serious enquiries. No time wasters.
Tullabeg Fusion
Dignified Van't Zorgvliet

VERY CLASSY YOUNG HORSE

VERY CLASSY YOUNG HORSE


Ref #: 404528
  • OOZES QUALITY.
  • Top Class prospect
  • Amazing Paces
£12,500 ONO
  • Anglo European
  • Black
  • Mare
  • 4 years
  • 15.3 hands
  • OOZES QUALITY.
  • Top Class prospect
  • Amazing Paces

Lizzie is a really classy young lady. Bred at a local stud, backed and produced here.

She has an amazing temperament and loves work. Really lovely movement, her sire is a Gribaldi son, her mother by Elmshorn a 1.50Top class SJ.

This makes her an exciting prospect in a number of areas, especially the BYEH SERIES.

She loves jumping and is very scopey.

She’s hacking out regularly going first or last, she loves new things.

She is only 4 so no novices please, but would suit equally a professional or good amateur.

She jumped ditches and been on a farm ride taking everything in her stride.

She’s a real quality mare

No lumps, bumps or vices

Good to box, shoe, clip etc

VINCE GRIBALDI
NANCY
TADELIA Elmshorn
Odelia

Event Horses: Novice

Rectory Farm Arena

Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Ref #: 205556
  • 80 x 50m arena in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
  • Arena hire 365 days of the year
  • Full set of BS jumps
  • Welcoming, friendly atmosphere
  • Classes range from 90cm-1.40m
  • 80 x 50m arena in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
  • Arena hire 365 days of the year
  • Full set of BS jumps
  • Welcoming, friendly atmosphere
  • Classes range from 90cm-1.40m

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

We run Category 2 BS shows every Thursday from April-September.

Category 1 shows May 27th and July 13th

Three day show, including category 3 on June 27th to 29th;

Classes range from 90cm-1.40m;

We have hard-core parking and a friendly, welcoming atmosphere;

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

We also run Unaffiliated SJ, Eventers Clear Round, Arena Eventing, One Day Events, Combined Training, Pony Club, NSEA and more throughout the year. See our website for more information.

Stabling available upon request.

We look forward to welcoming you to Rectory Farm soon.


Ace Cross Country Limited Business Lease For Sale


Ref #: 377589
  • Established Equestrian Business
  • Set in about 44 acres
  • 5 Year Lease
£80,000
  • Established Equestrian Business
  • Set in about 44 acres
  • 5 Year Lease

View the listing here: https://www.foxgrant.com/properties/20725407/sales/-twyning-tewkesbury-gloucestershire

Ace Cross Country Limited is a well-established equestrian business serving several pony clubs, riding clubs, trainers, professional riders and everyday riders.

Competitions are held from March until October (subject to weather) with the ground rested during the winter months.

Fox Grant are instructed to offer the lease of 5 years for sale with all the cross country, show jumps, working hunter jumps, dressage arenas, canteen, wc, storage container and judge’s box, including the flags, numbers, flowers, web site and social media facilities.


Lease/loan wanted


Ref #: 403805
  • Novice/2*
  • 10 years
  • 16.2 hands
  • Novice/2*

Looking for a loan/lease horse to event at Novice/2*/Intermediate

Young rider long listed for the junior Europeans 2025 & hoping to get on the team this year. Regular coaching with a local 5* event rider so plenty of help & brilliant facilities. Previously evented to 2*.

Might suit something that won’t pass vet/X-rays or requires some maintenance


Happy to discuss both long & short term options.


Images - Grossick Photography and 1st Class Images

Azerley Dave


Ref #: 403319
  • Homebred - Produced by amateur girl
  • BE 18 points. 2nd Bishop Burton Novice and 3rd Belsay Novice 2025
  • BS - £767/ 391 points
£30,000
  • Sport Horse
  • Bay
  • Gelding
  • 10 years
  • 16.2 hands
  • Homebred - Produced by amateur girl
  • BE 18 points. 2nd Bishop Burton Novice and 3rd Belsay Novice 2025
  • BS - £767/ 391 points
Dave is a talented and brave Homebred event horse. Broken and produced by small amateur girl to BE Novice and BS Foxhunter.

Dave has multiple top 3 places at Novice and has a very consistent jumping record at this level.

Careful show jumper and loves to jump in a big atmosphere. Jumped clear at Great Yorkshire Show in the Newcomers and just a pole in the Foxhunter. Very quick and nimble against the clock with many wins BS up to and including Newcomers. Has won 3 BS classes on the bounce this year.

Super paces on the flat and all the ability.

Lots of untapped potential in all 3 phases. Dave has brought the best rider out of me but I most certainly have not reached his full potential. Maternal brother is a 4* eventer.

Only for sale as I feel Novice is my limit and I have too many homebred unbacked horses.

Dave has not just been a reliable partner in competition but also a super friend to hack everywhere and anywhere.

Good to box, shoe and clip.
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LOCHAN D. VAN ALTRIDO


Ref #: 403508
  • Harry has successfully evented
  • More recently, he competed successfully on the Sunshine Tour, delivering strong results in 4* 1.35m classes.
SOLD!
  • Grey
  • Gelding
  • 10 years
  • 17 hands
  • Harry has successfully evented
  • More recently, he competed successfully on the Sunshine Tour, delivering strong results in 4* 1.35m classes.

17hh 2016 Grey Gelding by Up to Date 

Harry has successfully evented , including 12 double clears at Intermediate/3* level, with wins at 100, Novice and Intermediate.

He has also demonstrated his ability in show jumping, achieving double clears up to 1.40m.

More recently, he competed successfully on the Sunshine Tour, delivering strong results in 4* 1.35m classes.

He would be ideally suited to a competitive rider looking to excel in show jumping or eventing. 

Harry is a playful and energetic horse to ride, and therefore would be best matched with an experienced, non-novice home.  

Excellent to hack.

Priced to sell.

Holly 07891 639748


Perfect U18 team/grassroots horse with scope for 2*


Ref #: 391965
  • Double clear and 8th in the 100 Tweseldown 2026
  • Really easy going, safe and sensible
  • Competitive horse with super temperament
SOLD!
  • Irish Sports Horse
  • Bay
  • Mare
  • 7 years
  • 16.2 hands
  • Double clear and 8th in the 100 Tweseldown 2026
  • Really easy going, safe and sensible
  • Competitive horse with super temperament
Lovely, kind and easy going type. Would make the perfect U18/top end PC/RC horse, her big selling point is her temperament. Really safe, sensible and reliable, would make a great mother/daughter share. Not silly or sharp, doesn’t need riding everyday and happy to live in or out.

Has three correct and rhythmical paces, has really started to come up in front over the winter and will now turn out a very nice dressage test and will continue to improve as she matures and gets stronger. This is also reflected in her jumping, which has improved significantly recently, has always wanted to leave the fences up but was just a little weak. Jumped her first 1.10 at Chard. Cross country has always been very secure and straightforward, the phase she enjoys the most.

Good BE100 form and entered for first Novice early April, price will then increase. Ridden by teenagers and amateurs at home, very good to hack and do events.

A homebred so full history known.

Good to shoe, clip, load etc
Sula Blue
Bandmaster

* Cooley Carrera * Smart, Consistent Proven 2* Event Horse


Ref #: 402768
  • Talented and Genuine Junior/Amateur/ Young Rider Event Horse
  • Established at Novice/Intermediate level, Double clear CCI2*-L
  • Cross Country machine - extremely Brave and Bold
  • Irish Sports Horse
  • Grey
  • Gelding
  • 9 years
  • 16.2 hands
  • Talented and Genuine Junior/Amateur/ Young Rider Event Horse
  • Established at Novice/Intermediate level, Double clear CCI2*-L
  • Cross Country machine - extremely Brave and Bold

Cooley Carrera (Chan) – 16hh2, 9yo Gelding.
If you are looking for a smart, talented and genuine Junior/Amateur/Young Rider event horse, Cooley Carrera (Chan) could be the perfect partner.

Chan is a proven at CCI2-L finishing last season with a double clear at Scone Palace 2**L, demonstrating his consistency, fitness and genuine ability.

A quality horse with plenty of presence, Chan is an enjoyable and forward thinking ride, best suited to a confident, sympathetic rider looking to compete, progress and gain experience.

Flatwork
Chan works correctly on the flat with three balanced paces and is comfortably established at novice/intermediate level.
He is straightforward to ride on the flat and has the quality to continue progressing.

Show Jumping
A careful and genuine jumper, Chan is,
consistent and rideable and comfortable around 1.15m tracks.

Cross Country is where Chan really excels. He is brave and bold whilst remaining very rideable, never getting strong. He covers the ground well and has an excellent can do attitude to his job. Never had a XC fault. Jumping clear round Aston Le Walls Intermediate July 2025

Videos and Price on request. We are based 40 minutes north of an Edinburgh. Serious enquires only.

Please WhatsApp - 07388 468195

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Event mare


Ref #: 400334
  • 3 flash paces
  • Bold xc
  • Careful jump
£35,000 ONO
  • Irish Sports Horse
  • Grey
  • Mare
  • 9 years
  • 16.2 hands
  • 3 flash paces
  • Bold xc
  • Careful jump

Royal Mint, Penny - KEC Maximum Joe x Cavalier Royale

Penny is a quality mare with a lot of presence, consistently scoring low 30s and in the 20s at Novice and Intermediate. Very easy on the flat and now training 4* movements at home.

Careful jump, any sj fault is most likely rider error!!
Bold xc

Bought at the end of her 4yo year Penny has been a joy throughout, multiple wins and top placings during our time together. She has taught me so much and is now ready to teach her next rider. She would be suited to anyone! A competitive rider or someone wanting to start lower and work up the levels.

She is a tough mare never a sick or sorry day. Happy to share all vet history.

Recent full set of clean X-rays and scans.

Genuine and sad sale of a much beloved horse due to work commitments and another horse coming back into work, stable space and funds needed.

Fit, sound and ready to start her 2026 season! Entered for Oxtalls novice.

Please WhatsApp me for more info and videos.
+447860953843
Tetbury, Gloucestershire

KEC Maximum Joe
Cavalier Royale

 

Wanted - Event Horse


Ref #: 402910
  • 15.1hh - 16.3hh
  • Gelding
  • 5 - 12 years old
£8,000 offers
  • 15.1hh - 16.3hh
  • Gelding
  • 5 - 12 years old

Looking for a needle in a haystack...

15.1hh - 16.3hh
Gelding
5 - 12 yr old
To event in the near future at BE Novice.
£8000 budget. Could possibly stretch for the right horse, but my bank balance is suffering after lots of vet treatment & transport issues recently!!

Open to ideas re. age and experience - I would consider something younger and ready to step up the levels or something slightly older and more established.
MUST pass a 5-stage vetting and x-rays (I have had 2x horses with kissing spine in the last 18 months, one of which had to be retired).

Must be good to do/polite in all aspects - clip, load (trailer or lorry), shoeing, teeth, catching etc, and no vices. Must also be able to live out in a herd with 3x other geldings and hack alone.

Preferably something forward going but not silly or sharp. Ideally a willing, genuine attitude - absolutely no rearing, napping, wild bucks (an occasional exuberant one is understandable), etc.

5* loving, forever home for the right horse - my horses want for nothing and enjoy doing a bit of everything, including Riding Club, hacking and competing in all disciplines. I am a UKCC L3 coach, PC AH & B+ test holder and have evented at BE100/PC100+, SJ unaffiliated at 1.10m and competed in BD up to elementary. Have spent the last 3 seasons side lined with no transport, kissing spine surgery/treatment and rehab so desperate to get back out, regain my own confidence (after explosive episodes with my retired eventer) and enjoy the sport again. More than happy to provide references (my own coach, vets, etc) and/or videos of myself riding and competing.
Based in Scotland but willing to travel.


Mother / son share


Ref #: 402784
  • Fabulous home awaits
  • Looking for a genuine gelding approx 16hds to do BE eventing, PC teams, SJ and Dressage
  • Must be good to hack on own, load etc, mum to take for dressage lessons
  • Fabulous home awaits
  • Looking for a genuine gelding approx 16hds to do BE eventing, PC teams, SJ and Dressage
  • Must be good to hack on own, load etc, mum to take for dressage lessons

Kept on family farm, all year turnout available. Will be home for life for the right horse.

Ideally experienced up to BE100, SJ newcomers. Mum has competed up adv med and BHS accredited coach.

Kind loving home where horses happiness and well being is top priority.


ARPÉGE DE BLAIGNAC – The Ultimate Dressage Schoolmaster & Gentleman


Ref #: 391786
  • Kind, genuine schoolmaster
  • Established at Advanced Medium
  • Confident performer
£25,000 OIRO
  • Selle Francais
  • Fleabitten grey
  • Gelding
  • 15 years
  • 16.3 hands
  • Kind, genuine schoolmaster
  • Established at Advanced Medium
  • Confident performer

Meet Arpege, a true professional with a golden temperament and a wealth of experience. With three expressive, uphill paces and a naturally balanced way of going, he is a joy to ride every day.

Having successfully evented up to 4* level in France, Arpége has seen and done it all. However, he’s now ready for a new chapter — one that allows him to channel his talent, elegance, and education into pure dressage, where he truly shines.

This is not a sale through injury. Arpege loves his work and enjoys his jumping, but it’s clear his heart now lies in the dressage arena. Confidently established at Advanced Medium level, he has competed in big atmospheres and always carries himself with grace and presence.

He would be the ideal partner for a rider who wants to learn the movements, build confidence, and gain competition experience on a horse who is both talented and kind. Whether you’re aiming to move up the levels or simply want to enjoy the feel of a well-schooled, generous horse, Arpége is the perfect teacher.

A very sad sale of a much-loved horse, so only the best 5* home will be considered.

Open to full vetting.

A true gentleman ready to share his wisdom and begin a new chapter in the dressage arena.

Santander
Duc Du Murier

Proven 3* Eventer - Confidence-Giving YR / Cotswold Cup Partner


Ref #: 363288
  • Finishing last season at 3*
  • Win at Wellington International 2024 (Novice)
  • Double clear Newcomers, competed to Foxhunter BS
£27,500
  • Irish Sports Horse
  • Bay
  • Gelding
  • 14 years
  • 16.2 hands
  • Finishing last season at 3*
  • Win at Wellington International 2024 (Novice)
  • Double clear Newcomers, competed to Foxhunter BS

Carefully and correctly produced with low mileage for his age, Jack is a classy, experienced 14-year-old with a superb temperament and plenty to offer his next rider.

He successfully finished at 3* level last season and most recently out showjumping 1.20m preparing for the season ahead. Previously competed up to Foxhunter (1.20/1.30m) with consistent double clears. Consistent dressage scores in the low 30’s.

Jack is a genuine, brave and straightforward ride who makes the job feel easy. Flashy on the flat, bold and careful over a fence, and extremely honest and polite cross-country.

He has the experience and mileage to give a rider enormous confidence, whether stepping down the levels to teach or continuing to compete.

Easy to do in every way, a real Gentelman on the yard and out hacking.

Suitable For:
Ambitious YR / PC / RC / Cotswold Cup riders seeking a proven, experienced, safe partner to progress with confidence.

Equally, he would suit a knowledgeable and capable rider wanting a quality horse with mileage to enjoy and continue competing.

Best suited to a secure, balanced rider comfortably jumping 90cm / 1m and ready to move forward.

I purchased Jack directly from his breeder as a 5-year-old and he has been an exceptional partner. This is a very sad sale due to a genuine change in personal circumstances, and he will only be available to the very best home.

Fit, in work and ready for the season.
Sound and open to vetting.
Based near Cheltenham.

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ShowJumper/Hunter


Ref #: 400414
  • Qualified Newcomer 2nd rounds
  • Qualified Foxhunter 2nd rounds
  • Not had a pole for whole event season
£20,000
  • Irish Sports Horse
  • Bay
  • Gelding
  • 14 years
  • 15.3 hands
  • Qualified Newcomer 2nd rounds
  • Qualified Foxhunter 2nd rounds
  • Not had a pole for whole event season

!!REDUCED and PRICED TO SELL !!

Diego has evented up to 2* and won at Novice in 2025. However, we feel he would be best suited to a home focused on showjumping and hunting, where he truly excels.

He did not have a pole down throughout the 2025 eventing season and has recently been registered with British Showjumping, and has now qualified for Newcomer and Foxhunter 2nd rounds.

Diego has also enjoyed several days hunting this season, confidently leading over hedges and timber. He was well behaved on all days out and would make a fun, genuine hunter.

At home and at competitions, Diego is easy to manage. He will stand quietly on the lorry and tied up to the lorry, hacks happily alone or in company, and is good to shoe and clip and deal with in all ways.

Diego is a lovely horse who I truly believe will give the right person a lot of fun. He does have a quirky sense of humour, so he would not suit someone looking for a machine, but for the right rider, he is a real character and a joy to have and should give a someone a lot fun and success.

Based South West Nr Frome

07375 573489

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