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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.


So much potential!

  • Irish
  • Bay
  • Gelding
  • 6 years
  • 15 hands

So much potential!


Ref #: 404595
  • Genuine and kind
  • Would make a great Pony Club/RC prospect, mother/daughter share, or all rounder
  • Hacks alone and in company
£10,000
  • Irish
  • Bay
  • Gelding
  • 6 years
  • 15 hands
  • Genuine and kind
  • Would make a great Pony Club/RC prospect, mother/daughter share, or all rounder
  • Hacks alone and in company

A lovely 6 year old, 15h bay irish gelding with the kindest temperament and a genuine nature. This super cob has plenty of potential and a very exciting future ahead.

He is easy to handle on the ground and enjoys his work, offering a fun and rewarding ride. A brave type, he hacks alone and in company and is continuing to gain confidence with his education.

With his age he’s still young and green, he is not a first pony, and would be best suited to a confident rider who can continue his schooling and bring out the best in him.

Would make a great Pony Club/RC prospect, mother/daughter share, or all rounder. He has all the attributes to go on and do a variety of jobs, with potential to progress further in the right hands.

Good to box, shoe and clip

A kind, genuine pony looking for a knowledgeable home to continue his education.


Tommy

  • Cob
  • Bay roan
  • Gelding
  • 16 years
  • 15 hands

Tommy


Ref #: 404723
  • Handsome cob gelding 15hh 16yrs old
  • Low level, happy hacker, pleasure horse.
  • Competent riders only plz, only for sale due to my ill health.
£3,500
  • Cob
  • Bay roan
  • Gelding
  • 16 years
  • 15 hands
  • Handsome cob gelding 15hh 16yrs old
  • Low level, happy hacker, pleasure horse.
  • Competent riders only plz, only for sale due to my ill health.

Tommy is a nice steady hack, he can have the occasional spook but would never tank off or spin. He is a perfect gentleman with others and will lead or follow. If you ride him on he will pass anything. He did hack out a loan at his previous home, however I have not done this as I like to hack with my buddy at the weekends for a chat etc.

We live in a very busy village so we see a variety of things, lorry’s, buses, tractors, bikes and pushchairs which he is good with.

Tommy works in in the school, we weee having weekly lessons until recently, been to away lessons, away camps (in-hand and ridden) forest rides, in-hand shows and low level dressage comps. Tommy was a late starter to all this however showed willing and behaved impeccably.

Tommy is good for the farrier, vet and physio, can be anxious with the dentist. I have never clipped Tommy as he has and amazing coat, not a hair monster

Tommy loads in his own time, never takes long, just likes to access the situation and then on he goes. Travels well.

Tommy is not a field trasher or fence breaker. He does like to be able to see a buddy. Very clean in the stable.

This is a very sad sale, and all I want is for Tommy to go to a lovely new home.


Stunning Cob x ID gelding

  • Cob
  • Blue and white
  • Gelding
  • 10 years
  • 15.3 hands

Stunning Cob x ID gelding


Ref #: 385180
  • Real gentleman
  • Showing potential bold nothing phases him
  • Loves his showjumping and hunting
£7,000 ONO
  • Cob
  • Blue and white
  • Gelding
  • 10 years
  • 15.3 hands
  • Real gentleman
  • Showing potential bold nothing phases him
  • Loves his showjumping and hunting

I have know him since birth and owned him until he was 7 I broke him in. He is a lovely chap lovely temperament and always willing to please.

We have hunted him he was good on the field stood at the meet good with the hounds and jumps everything. He has been around a course of fences nothing phases him like fillers or anything has 3 lovely paces . Currently being ridden by a 15yr old girl .

In his current home for the last 3 years he has been on a farm so used to all animals and machinery hacks out alone or in company first or last.

I think he would prefer a active home doing a bit of everything. He is low mileage for his age so would suit more a confident experience rider.


Theo-Stunning quality 15.2 4 year old gelding !

  • Cob
  • Chestnut
  • Gelding
  • 4 years
  • 15.2 hands

Theo-Stunning quality 15.2 4 year old gelding !


Ref #: 403512
£9,500
  • Cob
  • Chestnut
  • Gelding
  • 4 years
  • 15.2 hands

Theo – Striking 4YO 15.2hh Chestnut Gelding 

• Eye-catching 4-year-old, standing at 15.2hh show quality
• Beautiful rich chestnut with standout markings – guaranteed to turn heads wherever he goes!
• Traditional draught cross type with plenty of presence and character
• Genuine, honest and straightforward temperament
• Fun ride with a lovely snaffle mouth
• Willing attitude – always eager to please
• Takes everything in his stride with a calm, level-headed nature
• Hacks out confidently both alone and in company
• Suitable for riding club activities or someone looking for an enjoyable all-rounder
• Kind, friendly gelding with a great personality
• Easy to shoe, box, and clip
• No stable vices
• Good to handle on the ground and under saddle
• A pleasure to have around the yard
• Ideal riding club horse
• Perfect for fun rides, hacking, and general all-round enjoyment
• Would suit a variety of riders looking for a safe and enjoyable partner

Theo is a striking, flashy draught cross who truly stands out from the crowd. He combines looks, temperament, and rideability, making him a fantastic all-rounder for someone wanting a fun and reliable horse to enjoy. Whether you’re heading out for a quiet hack or taking part in riding club activities, Theo is ready to go and give you a great time.

Price includes delivery to your yard
Exchange available if you’re not completely satisfied
Please watch his video
Feel free to call Gerty anytime: 00353 868077626
Email: gertytynan@gmail.com


Bosworth Mills Sweet Candy

  • Shire
  • Filly
  • 2 years
  • 17.2 hands

Bosworth Mills Sweet Candy


Ref #: 392652
  • Opportunity to purchase a Top-quality shire, 2 year old filly!
£7,000
  • Shire
  • Filly
  • 2 years
  • 17.2 hands
  • Opportunity to purchase a Top-quality shire, 2 year old filly!
Sire - Woodhouse Magnificent

Dam - Bodafon Gift

OUTSTANDING breeding, lines back to Metherington Upton Hamlet

Wins include Hambelton and North Yorkshire County

Candy Is the most powerful and extravagant moving horse . She will excel as a ridden or driven show horse.

Candy has a rare look at me quality.

Candy is a  super star and is unfazed by anything that is asked of her

Absolutely no timewasters.

Third Photograph - Bit by Bit Photography

Gorgeous Allrounder Cob

  • Cob
  • Skewbald
  • Mare
  • 14 years
  • 15 hands
Third Photograph - Bit by Bit Photography

Gorgeous Allrounder Cob


Ref #: 404762
  • Huge show jumping potential, loves pole work.
  • Dressage trained up to Novice with scope to go further.
  • Beautiful markings, eligible for CHAPS. Would suit a show ring.
£7,500 ONO
  • Cob
  • Skewbald
  • Mare
  • 14 years
  • 15 hands
  • Huge show jumping potential, loves pole work.
  • Dressage trained up to Novice with scope to go further.
  • Beautiful markings, eligible for CHAPS. Would suit a show ring.

Polly is an allrounder super cob, with so much potential and character. Polly is a calm ride, she has never tanked with me or been out of control, but she does get very excited going into fences. She is currently on loan to an equestrian college where she is doing all types of lessons with students. Polly is good to lunge in long reins and be long reined. Polly would be eligible for CHAPS and in the right hands would make a great horse in the show ring. She has been with her current owner for 5 years, in which time she also birthed a foal in 2023. 

Polly is able to be isolated, but prefers to be able to see other horses in the field and yard. Out hacking she is better with other horses, but she is very happy to be taken away from others to be exercised and be schooled alone. She copes well with changes of environment and has been out to several competition venues on her own for unaffiliated dressage and pole work clinics. I’ve never hunted her or gone cross country as I prefer dressage, but she loves jumping and with the right training could do more.

Polly is very well behaved for a farrier, vet, dentist and physio. Her feet are bare and she’s always been sound footed. She loves being groomed and tolerates clippers. Polly travels well, but is not the perfect loader up a steep ramp - no matter what, she always goes in. Once in, she travels quietly and is happy being travelled alone or in company. The days where I was travelling her consistently, she was so much better at loading. I was told she was travelled in a trailer before I purchased her, and a previous owner who contacted me said she never had issues travelling her, so I have always put it down to our particular steep ramp.

Polly is very smart and a consistent routine pays off extremely well. She is happy to be caught when she knows the routine (e.g. in winter when she knows she’s being brought in for the nighttime), otherwise she can be a little mareish and decide she’s not in the mood. During the summer when she’s not coming in to the yard consistently every day, we keep a head collar on or pop one on when she’s having her morning feed to catch her later in the day. Food and treats are always the best bribe!

If you’re looking for a cob with huge ridden capabilities, the ability to jump and do dressage - Polly’s has this in heaps. She would also suit a family where there was more hacking available than I’ve ever had, as she would suit the happy hacker life. Polly is very much the sort of horse that loves familiarity, routines and established relationships. She has so much to give someone who has the time to build a relationship with her.

I’m only selling her due to the fact that I’m pregnant with my second child and I have kept her offspring to be my next horse, so I cannot give Polly the full attention she deserves. A good home is essential for this lovely horse.


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