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Cracking old fashioned Irish mare

  • Irish Draught
  • Mare
  • 15 years
  • 16 hands

Cracking old fashioned Irish mare


Ref #: 398698
  • Cracking old fashioned Irish mare
  • A great hack with more to offer
  • Could do any low level job
£3,650
  • Irish Draught
  • Mare
  • 15 years
  • 16 hands
  • Cracking old fashioned Irish mare
  • A great hack with more to offer
  • Could do any low level job

Super 16 hand 15 yr old clsss 1 Irish draught mare.

Cracking old fashioned Irish mare. She has hunted, show jumped driven had a few foals and is at present in a trekking centre in the west of Ireland.

She's fit and healthy and good to go. Super easy to do in every way.

A great hack with more to offer. Could do any low level job.A great value horse for anybody and she won't break the bank.Only for sale as centre now closed for the winter. A super mare to hack.At the moment she's used a a lead horse taking groups out in the west of Ireland. Does mountain and beech rides.

Travels on box or trailer. 

PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE TRANSPORT. Horse based in west of Ireland 45 mins from Shannon airport Transport can be arrange
PLEASE SERIOUS ENQUIRIES ONLY


Whiskey 16.1 Irish Draught X Cob

  • Irish Draught
  • Skewbald
  • Gelding
  • 9 years
  • 16.1 hands

Whiskey 16.1 Irish Draught X Cob


Ref #: 401726
  • Draught X Cob Coloured Cobs
£12,000 no VAT
  • Irish Draught
  • Skewbald
  • Gelding
  • 9 years
  • 16.1 hands
  • Draught X Cob Coloured Cobs
16.1 Skewbald Irish Draught X Cob gelding

9 year old

Very Hard to get them like this now .

As wide as he is tall. A Solid Weight Carrier

Whisky is a beautiful gelding with bundles of potential

Whiskey was broke as a 5 year old and only hacked for for most of his life with an elderly woman ,

Wev had whisky for last few months , and hes only starting his jumping career & He absolutely loves it ,

Foward going into jumps with plenty & plenty of scope .

Has took part in local show jumping league’s jumping 60s and 70s and won them .

He is not a beginner ride as he is forward to a jump

He still needs to further his education & to be corrected and guided but extremely willing & a quick learner .

Hes a sports horse stuck in a cobs body 

Very fun horse to ride ,

No vices ,

Can be bought with or without tack and rugs etc ,

Full clean vets cert ,

And transport can be arranged ,

Experiences hes had , Showjumping ,X country, Beach rides , Hacking ,Ditches ,

To good home only- Transport can be arranged

Sad sale of competition cob

  • Maxi Cob
  • Black
  • Gelding
  • 10 years
  • 16.1 hands

Sad sale of competition cob


Ref #: 401608
  • Flashy eye catching cob
  • Super easy to keep
  • Genuine horse in all ways
£15,000 ONO
  • Maxi Cob
  • Black
  • Gelding
  • 10 years
  • 16.1 hands
  • Flashy eye catching cob
  • Super easy to keep
  • Genuine horse in all ways

10 year old 16.1 gelding for sale. Max is an Irish sports cob who was imported from Ireland 5 years ago to be a mother daughter share, however my daughter is now giving up and he his too good to just be a happy hacker with me.

In the 5 years that we have owned Max he has been to regular clinics, fun rides, camps, hunting, dressage and county shows regularly coming home with rosettes. He hacks out alone and in company, where he is happy to be first or last. Jumping is one of his favourite things, where nothing phases him.

He is currently jumping at 80cm but has scope to go bigger. Max is a forward ride and therefore not for a novice rider due to his size. He does best when he has a job and would turn his hoof to anything.

Easy to clip, shoe, load, travel etc.

Will live out 24/7 but will also stable. Has lived with mares and geldings always getting on with everyone.

Max is up to date with his vaccinations, teeth and physio.

£15,000 with full tack and wardrobe. Which would include a Kent & Masters dressage and GP saddle, his bridles and rugs.

Open to vetting and instructors. Plenty of pictures and videos on request.


Registered Clydesdale Mare

  • Clydesdale
  • Bay
  • Mare
  • 13 years
  • 17.3 hands

Registered Clydesdale Mare


Ref #: 401630
  • Show Quality
  • All Rounder
  • Family Friend
£12,000 ONO
  • Clydesdale
  • Bay
  • Mare
  • 13 years
  • 17.3 hands
  • Show Quality
  • All Rounder
  • Family Friend
Sunningdale Lucy

13 Year old
17.3/18hh
Registered Clydesdale

Ridden
Show Quality
Broodmare

100% in all traffic, safe and sensible to ride, has not done dressage or jumping with me purely down to lack of transport but would happily do these. Will ride first or last. She will look for confidence from her rider if she is unsure.

Has shown in hand locally and her behaviour is impeccable, she would easily be able to contest the affiliated in hand and ridden classes but sadly as mentioned above we have not been able to peruse these due to lack of transport.

She has clean limbs and correct true to type conformation and would also be an asset to any stud as a broodmare - has had a couple of foals previously and has been a fantastic mum.

100% on the ground to handle, she is more like a oversize dog! Good to bath (not too keen on her legs) shoe, vet, teeth, load etc!

Lucy is only available to the very best of homes as this is not a decision that has been taken lightly and is a heartbreaking sale due to my circumstances, she has been in the same home for 5 years and it took me years to find her.

Please note she is currently in her winter woolies and lives out 24/7.

All homes will be vetted
Cornwall
Sunningdale Max Carnaff Perfection
Ballydown Lady Jayne
Whinhill Lady Amber Glenside Master Tom
Barlauchlan Lady Lynne

George - quiet and easy gelding, a rare type!

  • Cob
  • Roan
  • Gelding
  • 5 years
  • 15.3 hands

George - quiet and easy gelding, a rare type!


Ref #: 401670
  • A super rare, traditional type in a beautiful roan colour
  • He is exceptionally easy and straightforward to ride, making him an ideal happy hacker
  • He has a kind eye, a friendly nature and is the sort of gelding that is always easy to have around
£8,500
  • Cob
  • Roan
  • Gelding
  • 5 years
  • 15.3 hands
  • A super rare, traditional type in a beautiful roan colour
  • He is exceptionally easy and straightforward to ride, making him an ideal happy hacker
  • He has a kind eye, a friendly nature and is the sort of gelding that is always easy to have around

5 Year Old Irish Cob Gelding – Rare Roan – Traditional Model with Bone

George is a 5 year old Irish Cob gelding and a super rare type in a beautiful roan colour. He is a proper traditional model with a leg in each corner, plenty of quality bone and a lovely, correct stamp. He has a kind eye, a friendly nature and is the sort of gelding that is easy to have around in every way.

He is exceptionally easy and straightforward to ride, making him an ideal happy hacker, mother/daughter share or riding school type. He has been nicely produced on the flat and rides in a balanced, uncomplicated manner. He is sensible, confidence-giving and always willing to please.

George also really enjoys his jumping. He has schooled over coloured fences and cross country fences and has jumped up to 90cm here with a novice rider. He takes everything in his stride and has a genuine, willing attitude.

Out hacking he is completely reliable.
• Hacks alone or in company
• Good in traffic
• Easy in open spaces
• Sensible in new environments

He is the same wherever you take him and is happy to go out and enjoy himself without becoming strong or silly.

On the ground, George is just as easy.
• Easy to shoe
• Easy to box
• Easy to catch
• Easy to clip
• Easy to handle in all ways

He has no stable vices and is open to any vetting. He is a very friendly gelding with a lovely temperament and would suit a wide variety of homes looking for a safe, genuine and enjoyable horse.

The price includes delivery to your yard anywhere in the UK. Exchange is available if you are not happy.

Please look at his video and feel free to call anytime on 00353 868077626 or email Gertytynan@gmail.com.


Beautiful And Easy Cob, Anyone’s Ride

  • Cob
  • Bay
  • Mare
  • 5 years
  • 16.2 hands

Beautiful And Easy Cob, Anyone’s Ride


Ref #: 401478
  • Safe and Sensible
  • An Old Head On Young Shoulders
  • Nicely schooled and would do a dressage test
£8,500
  • Cob
  • Bay
  • Mare
  • 5 years
  • 16.2 hands
  • Safe and Sensible
  • An Old Head On Young Shoulders
  • Nicely schooled and would do a dressage test

If Only Carlsberg Made Cobs - There aren’t may cobs about like Flo. She is 16.2 and only 5 years old but an old head on young shoulders.

She would be an asset to a riding school or RDA centre.

She still has some maturing to do and will be a very impressive horse.

Although she is 5 she is more sensible than many older horses and would carry pretty much any rider.

As you can see from videos she isn’t at all spooky and is exceptionally easy

Doesn’t care what she meets out hacking, she just takes it all in her stride

She is very friendly and has a lovely kind laid back temperament.

She isn’t bothered by a wobbly unbalanced rider

Shes very adjustable will go at the ability of her rider, she will go on the buckle end and be more whoa than go with a less capable rider but if you take a contact and can ride then she will go up several gears. She understands how to work in an outline and her schooling is improving daily, with a little more polishing would do a lovely dressage test.

For such a big cob she’s very light in your hands and has good straight movement.

Her transitions both uphill and downhill are good and she is ridden in a snaffle and never strong.

On the ground she’s very gentle and could be handled by a child.

Excellent to tack up and happy to pick up all 4 hooves

Video was the first time she had seen the tarpaulin, no practice runs.

Stands to mount and dismount

No vices

Vaccinations up to date

Currently barefoot and has good hooves

Good to load, travel, catch

Open to vet

I can’t imagine the first person to meet her not falling in love, she’s one of the nicest horses that we have had

Can help with transport if required


Kind, Big-Hearted Gelding Seeking Confident Partner

  • Cob
  • Dark bay
  • Gelding
  • 4 years
  • 15.2 hands

Kind, Big-Hearted Gelding Seeking Confident Partner


Ref #: 401322
  • Loves hacking and thrives on routine
  • Used to farm life, sheep & machinery
  • Responsive and willing in the school
£8,500 ONO
  • Cob
  • Dark bay
  • Gelding
  • 4 years
  • 15.2 hands
  • Loves hacking and thrives on routine
  • Used to farm life, sheep & machinery
  • Responsive and willing in the school
King – Big Heart, Huge Potential, Looking for His Forever Person

Nottingham, NG12

King is a much-loved horse who is only available due to no fault of his own. This has been a very difficult decision, but my daughter’s health issues have meant she has been unable to ride, and she no longer has the confidence he truly deserves. Our absolute priority is finding him the right, knowledgeable home.

We purchased King in July 2025 from Smart Performance Horses (Sam Walton) for my daughter. Since then, he has been ridden regularly (around 4 times a week) by a loaner — usually schooling or hacking, weather dependent, especially over winter.
 

About King

King has the biggest heart and forms a strong bond with his rider. He is kind and not malicious in any way, but he does need a confident, reassuring person to bring out his best. He thrives on routine and enjoys having a job — keeping him mentally stimulated really suits him.

He works beautifully in the school, is responsive to leg and voice, and is willing and trainable.

He loves hacking and will go alone or in company. He can be a little more aware when alone, but he continues to improve with consistency. He has previously hunted and enjoys being out and about.

King can be spooky at times, but this is improving steadily with regular work and confident handling.
 

Environment & Handling

He is currently kept on a working farm and is completely used to sheep, farm machinery and general activity.

Good with farrier

Recently seen the dentist and behaved impeccably

Good to clip

Good ground manners, though benefits from confident handling

Loads and has previously transported well (has not travelled since we purchased him)

Happy to live in or out (currently mostly living out)

Bridle and rugs included, but no saddle, he is still growing so currently have one on loan.

Stunning Rising 4-Year-Old with a Bright Future!

  • Cob
  • Piebald
  • Gelding
  • 3 years
  • 14.2 hands

Stunning Rising 4-Year-Old with a Bright Future!


Ref #: 401599
  • Working happily in a saddle & has been leant over
  • Recently done in hand showing – proving sensible & level-headed
  • Up to date with vaccinations & worming
£5,750 OVNO
  • Cob
  • Piebald
  • Gelding
  • 3 years
  • 14.2 hands
  • Working happily in a saddle & has been leant over
  • Recently done in hand showing – proving sensible & level-headed
  • Up to date with vaccinations & worming

Looking for your next exciting young prospect? Meet Hugo – a handsome, rising 4-year-old who is ready to continue his journey with a new partner.

Up to date with vaccinations & worming

Lunges confidently

Fully wellness checked

Working happily in a saddle & has been leant over

Recently done in hand showing – proving sensible & level-headed

Loads beautifully and travels well on the lorry

Based in GU6


Hp Photography

Top Class HOYs potential

  • Cob
  • Coloured
  • Mare
  • 8 years
  • 15 hands
Hp Photography

Top Class HOYs potential


Ref #: 399024
  • Beautiful big and light mover
  • A real stand out colour
  • Fit and ready to make your own
£8,000 OIRO
  • Cob
  • Coloured
  • Mare
  • 8 years
  • 15 hands
  • Beautiful big and light mover
  • A real stand out colour
  • Fit and ready to make your own

Nautrup’s Amaze Malou - Striking 8yrs old 15hh traditional blagdon cob

If you are looking for something special “Maisie” is the one for you. Maisie has a big easy stride and is very light on her feet. Plenty of bone and a ‘real look at me presence’ when she enters the ring.

From what we can tell Maisie was broken at 3 in Denmark and then had a foal. Imported after her foal and went to an older lady who we believe hacked her a bit before becoming ill.

Since being with me she has been to 2 shows, which we believe are her first shows ever, and she has come on each time out. Getting good comments from the judges at her showing show and coming 2nd in her second ever dressage test.

Maisie is not suitable for a novice rider as she is forward going and still needs educating due to being still green but a really exciting prospect for the showing season next year.

Good correct conformation and a lovely attitude. For sale due to not being right for current very novice riders.

Maisie is good to hack, shoe, catch etc… currently barefoot and coping well.

She is still learning independence having always been kept in a herd so not yet hacking on her own. I believe she will in the future.

Bisgaards Luis Vuitton
Nautrup Nomi Abilluca

Oreo – Stunning, Kind and Honest All-Rounder. A rare find!

  • Cob
  • Black
  • Gelding
  • 5 years
  • 16 hands

Oreo – Stunning, Kind and Honest All-Rounder. A rare find!


Ref #: 391235
  • With his smart markings and lovely build, Oreo is the perfect example of a well-put-together cob
  • He is kind, good-natured, and always willing to please
  • He’s lovely to hack, whether alone or in company, and is excellent in traffic.
£9,500
  • Cob
  • Black
  • Gelding
  • 5 years
  • 16 hands
  • With his smart markings and lovely build, Oreo is the perfect example of a well-put-together cob
  • He is kind, good-natured, and always willing to please
  • He’s lovely to hack, whether alone or in company, and is excellent in traffic.

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Oreo, a striking 5-year-old cob gelding standing at 16hh. Oreo is a truly eye-catching horse with beautiful, balanced conformation and an exceptionally pretty presence. His gorgeous white tail gives him a unique look that turns heads everywhere he goes — he’s one of those horses that always gets noticed for his good looks and charm. With his smart markings and lovely build, Oreo is the perfect example of a well-put-together cob, combining strength, balance, and quality in one impressive package.

Oreo has a wonderful temperament and is a genuine pleasure to have around. He is kind, good-natured, and always willing to please, making him an ideal partner for riders of different levels. Here, he is regularly ridden by novice students and takes everything in his stride, showing patience and a sensible outlook that makes him very easy to trust. He works in a snaffle, is light in the hand, and goes sweetly off the leg, giving his rider a comfortable and confidence-building ride every time.

He’s lovely to hack, whether alone or in company, and is excellent in traffic. He’s well used to all kinds of farm machinery and country life, making him a brilliant choice for someone who enjoys relaxed rides through lanes, fields, or open countryside. Oreo is also a lovely, straightforward horse to take hunting — he’s sensible in open spaces, polite in a group, and enjoys getting on with the job.

Oreo has been schooled on the flat, over show jumps, and across cross-country fences. He’s honest and brave to a fence, has a good natural rhythm, and is already confidently jumps up to 90cm here. With his three balanced, comfortable paces and his enthusiastic, can-do attitude, he shows great potential for any all-round job. He’s the type of cob who will happily turn his hoof to a bit of everything — from hacking and hunting to riding club and fun days out.

He is easy to handle in every way — good to shoe, box, catch, ride, and in traffic. Oreo has no stable vices and is open to any vetting. His calm and adaptable temperament means he would suit a wide variety of homes: he would make a fantastic mother–daughter share, a brilliant addition to a riding school, or a trustworthy and fun happy hacker for someone wanting an easy, enjoyable companion.

The price includes delivery to your yard anywhere in the UK, and we offer an exchange if you’re not completely happy with him.
Scroll down to view his video and see what a lovely, genuine horse he is. For more information, please don’t hesitate to call me anytime on 00353 868077626 or email gertytynan@gmail.com.

Oreo is the complete package — handsome, kind, and honest — a beautifully put-together cob who will make someone a truly wonderful all-round partner.


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THE COLOURED HORSE & PONY SOCIETY (UK) (CHAPS)

Coloured Horse & Pony Society

1 McLaren Cottages, Abertysswg, Rhymney, Tredegar, NP22 5BH

Tel/Fax: 01685 845045 - Email: info@chapsuk.com

Website:  www.chapsuk.com 

 

BRITISH SHOW HORSE ASSOCIATION

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Tel: 01462 437770 or Fax: 01462 437776 or email admin@britishshowhorse.org

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