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Full Irish Draught - Approx 16.2 hh, 5 years old


Ref #: 357381
  • Backed & turned away
  • Will make a fantastic allrounder
  • Experienced loving home of utmost importance
£5,750 neg
  • Irish Draught
  • Chestnut
  • Gelding
  • 5 years
  • 16.2 hands
  • Backed & turned away
  • Will make a fantastic allrounder
  • Experienced loving home of utmost importance

Full Irish Draught Standing at approx 16.2 hh, 5 years. Breeding - by Devils Punchbowl (Crannagh Hero) out of a Westmeathe Lad Dam.

Red has been professionally backed and bought on slowly, trained using natural horsemanship methods. Time and care has been taken to give him the best possible start in his ridden life.

Red now needs a kind experienced person to take him out and see the world - not a nervous nelly like me! He is being sold from the field so please don’t expect to come and try riding him. His new person Must have experience with large, green horses.

- Groundwork: Red has done lots of natural horsemanship groundwork, flag training and been walked out in hand both alone and in company. He has started some in hand lateral work. He has been introduced to traffic.

- Ridden: Red can walk, trot and canter in the arena and is calm doing this also in an open grass field. He has done plenty of pole work including some raised poles. He has started some lateral work under saddle.

- Isn’t the type that needs riding every day. You can very much pick up and put him down. He is snaffle mouthed at all times. He is so easy to tack up it is like tacking up grandmas horse!

- Lives in or out. Hardy Irish type and goes out happily in all weathers.

- Barefoot, good Irish feet. Up to date with vaccinations and dentist. No health issues. Had two minor sarcoids removed 18 months ago and no return.

- Contact me for extensive video and a chat. May consider LWVTB for the right person.


Lucy - kind and easy IDx Connie mare!


Ref #: 398585
  • Quiet, willing, and wonderfully uncomplicated
  • She has been happily ridden here by novice students and gives confidence to her riders
  • Ideal temperament combined with a willing, kind attitude
£9,500
  • Irish Sports Horse
  • Grey
  • Mare
  • 5 years
  • 15.1 hands
  • Quiet, willing, and wonderfully uncomplicated
  • She has been happily ridden here by novice students and gives confidence to her riders
  • Ideal temperament combined with a willing, kind attitude

 For Sale: Lucy – 5yo Irish Draught x Connemara Mare (15.1hh) 

Lucy is a lovely mare inside and out – a rising 5-year-old Irish Draught x Connemara grey mare standing at 15.1hh. She is a beautiful model with a kind, gentle eye and plenty of good bone. Quiet, willing, and wonderfully uncomplicated, she’s the type of mare everyone wants in their yard.

 About Lucy

Age: Rising 5
Height: 15.1hh
Breed: Irish Draught x Connemara
Colour: Grey
Sire: Irish Draught stallion Cloonacauneen Grandpa
Lucy is extremely easy and quiet to ride. She has been happily ridden here by novice students and gives confidence to her riders. With three nice, balanced, straight paces and a naturally comfortable way of going, she’s a true pleasure to sit on.

 Schooling & Ability

Schooled over coloured poles, banks, drains, and cross-country fences
Lovely to hack alone or in company
Very good in traffic and calm in open spaces
Same sweet, willing nature at new places as she has at home
Ideal temperament combined with a willing, kind attitude
Lucy is a mare with a genuine desire to please and a brain you can trust.

 Suitability

She should make an excellent:

Mother–daughter share
Riding school pony
Novice or teenager’s mount
Step-up option for riders moving on from smaller ponies
 Manners & Handling

Lucy is straightforward in every respect:

Easy to shoe, box, catch, ride, and excellent in traffic
No stable vices
Open to any vetting

Price Includes

Delivery to your yard in the UK
Exchange if you’re not happy
Lucy is a kind, honest mare with a bright future and a temperament that’s hard to find.

Scroll down to see her video and feel free to contact me anytime.

 Call: +353 86 807 7626

 Email: gertytynan@gmail.com


Prince - gorgeous Connemara with exceptional temperament


Ref #: 391250
  • He moves beautifully with three balanced, expressive paces
  • Prince approaches everything with enthusiasm and a calm, level head.
  • Prince is the sort of pony who will suit a wide range of riders and situations.
£9,500
  • Connemara
  • Grey
  • Gelding
  • 4 years
  • 15 hands
  • He moves beautifully with three balanced, expressive paces
  • Prince approaches everything with enthusiasm and a calm, level head.
  • Prince is the sort of pony who will suit a wide range of riders and situations.

Prince, a five-year-old purebred Connemara gelding who is turning heads wherever he goes. Standing at 15hh and still growing, this striking young gelding truly embodies the quality and character that the Connemara breed is so well known for. With his beautiful conformation, kind eye, and gentle temperament, Prince is not only a joy to look at but also a pleasure to have around the yard.

Prince is exceptionally well bred, by Cornfield Prince out of a mare by Johns Pride, with Matchmakers Lad further back in his pedigree. His breeding shines through in both his ability and temperament. From day one, he has shown himself to be incredibly versatile, smart, and eager to please. Whatever you ask of him, he gives it his all with a willing and honest attitude.

Under saddle, Prince is a delight. He is straightforward, kind, and easy to ride, making him ideal for a variety of riders. He moves beautifully with three balanced, expressive paces and a naturally uphill way of going. Over fences, he is brave and careful, having already jumped confidently up to 1m at home. He loves his jumping and equally enjoys cross country, taking every fence and question in his stride without hesitation or fuss. Whether it’s show jumping, eventing, or just fun days out, Prince approaches everything with enthusiasm and a calm, level head.

Prince is the sort of pony who will suit a wide range of riders and situations. He would be an ideal choice for someone looking to move up from smaller ponies, a fantastic mother–daughter share, a valuable addition to a riding school, or a talented partner for a more competitive home. His temperament and talent mean he can truly turn his hoof to anything — from hacking and fun rides to dressage and jumping.

In the yard, Prince is a gentleman. He is easy to shoe, box, catch, and handle in every way. He hacks out both alone and in company and is excellent in traffic. He has no stable vices and is a lovely companion to other horses. Prince has a bright future ahead of him and is ready now to find a loving home where he can continue to shine.

He is open to any vetting, and for extra peace of mind, transport to your yard anywhere in the UK is included, with an exchange offered if you’re not completely happy. Horses of this quality and temperament are hard to find — Prince is a real all-round superstar with the looks, breeding, and attitude to go far in any discipline.

To see Prince in action, please scroll down to watch his video. For more information, don’t hesitate to get in touch — call me anytime on 00353 86 8077626 or email gertytynan@gmail.com.

Prince is truly one in a million, and he’s ready now to make someone very proud.


Fun Allrounder


Ref #: 398357
  • Excellent temperament
  • Sensible sort
  • Lovely mover
£3,650 ONO
  • Thoroughbred
  • Bay
  • Gelding
  • 7 years
  • 17.1 hands
  • Excellent temperament
  • Sensible sort
  • Lovely mover

Meet ‘Lucky’ - the charmer of the yard! Full of love , character , and mischief!! A big , athletic model of a horse standing at 17.1hh , 7yo. Retired from racing sound , vice , and injury free

Lucky is a lovely horse to have around. So low maintenance and easy to own , you don’t hear a peep from him. Easy to love and pamper , clip, bath, shoe etc - a super chap through and through!!

Luck is very well schooled on the flat. Makes a lovely shape , classy mover and straightforward to ride. Snaffle mouthed , forward and keen but not strong. Has previously done some low level dressage successfully

Loves his jumping , very brave , again is keen and committed but not strong. Not phased by fillers etc. Has taken part in unaffiliated show jumping and shown ti be very mannerly and sensible at shows. Has also attended clinics, riding club etc !

Hacks out like a dream. Probably one of my most reliable on the yard. Hacking along our 60mph main road daily , alone or in company and is always a total saint

Lucky was purchased earlier this year by my client as a first horse for her daughter. Unfortunately, he had proved to have too much engine for her and therefore they have sadly made the very difficult decision to let him go. Lucky is a cheeky chap and I think if he thinks you may let him take the mick then he is inclined to take that opportunity. (I’ve only seen this side to him when fresh and in the school only). However, lucky rides like a schoolmaster when I ride him so it’s pure cheek!! He just simply wants a rider and not a passenger. Understandable at his age , he wants to have some fun!!

A very smart and capable horse who comes with his tack. To include a beautiful fitted Kent and masters saddle in immaculate condition!

Delivery available


CHEEKY


Ref #: 399913
  • The most handsome, fun, easy hunter
  • Beautiful paces, will do a lovely riding club / showing / dressage job
  • Easy, mannerly and a total Labrador to handle
£13,500
  • Irish
  • Bay
  • Gelding
  • 8 years
  • 17.1 hands
  • The most handsome, fun, easy hunter
  • Beautiful paces, will do a lovely riding club / showing / dressage job
  • Easy, mannerly and a total Labrador to handle

CHEEKY

Gorgeous 2018 Irish gelding standing at 17.1hh.

This big upstanding horse oozes presence and quality and offers an equally lovely ride.

Cheeky has only had one home, he has done plenty of hunting, mannerly with hounds and lovely over a fence, he’s a nice quality type and a real classic stamp, plenty of him, he is a big substantial horse, with a light and athletic movement.

Despite being a lovely hunter, Cheeky will do a riding club job too, he has three flashy paces, works in a lovely frame and would certainly turn heads in a show ring or dressage boards. He’s been bold with our coloured fillers, showing a lovely technique and plenty of scope.

Cheeky is sensible and easy to hack out, good alone and with others, great in traffic has even had to cross a motorway flyover several times with no issues. He’s a lovely big horse, with a great attitude and will excel in whatever job he goes on to do, he’s a lovely easy ride, a real gentleman and such a kind, placid and loving horse on the ground.

Mannerly, easy and just the ultimate package, this chap couldn’t offer anymore than he already does, a hard found and much loved horse who’s never changed hands.

Open to any vet or trainer £13500 trial available WhatsApp for videos


Bob the cob.


Ref #: 399914
  • Riding school type.
  • Great to hack.
  • More wow than go.
£6,850
  • Cob
  • Piebald
  • Gelding
  • 6 years
  • 15.1 hands
  • Riding school type.
  • Great to hack.
  • More wow than go.

Bob is a 15.1 6 yrs old irsh cob.

Breeding not recorded.

He is suited to.
-riding school
- hacker
-family horse

Bob is a nice mannered guy who takes life in his stride.

He is walk trot canter both reins in the school.

He has started going over poles.

He hacks alone or in company and no traffic phases him atall.

He stands at the block to be mounted.

He has no vices.
He is good to handle in and out of the stable.
He is currently bare foot and manages fine without shoes.
He is a well marked nice stamp of a horse with a nice step and action.

He is good to clip
Good to catch
Good to travel.

He is an all round super guy who will make somebody very happy.

Transport can be arranged.


Lovely event PC/RC prospect


Ref #: 399906
  • Good mover and jumper
  • Very uncomplicated
  • Kind and willing
£12,000
  • Irish
  • Piebald
  • Mare
  • 5 years
  • 15.2 hands
  • Good mover and jumper
  • Very uncomplicated
  • Kind and willing

Quality youngster who is a really lovely willing girl who only ever wants to please. To make an outstanding top end PC/ RC competition horse, enough scope to go BE/ BS, good enough paces / natural way of going for BD, well marked and a good enough mover for some showing, and just an all round good egg! She will go and turn heads and win hearts in whatever she does!

Lorri was homebred by a friend in Ireland, this girl has had the best start and been slowly and correctly produced with a long term future in mind, she will make a super competition type but is not sharp or sensitive and is forgiving girl and therefore suitable for someone to have as a first youngster to home produce, kid coming off ponies etc. Lorri isn’t at all mareish and super easy to do everything with.

Lorri is a beautiful model, very well marked and pretty. She has the temperament and brain to match this so is a real type hard to find. She is working exceptionally well on the flat for her age, she has a lovely mouth, 3 very expressive but balanced paces with the nicest canter. She is very willing and trainable and will do the most beautiful test with a little more fine tuning. She isn’t a sensitive or silly type and very rideable, always willing to please and absorbs everything asked of her and is a delight to ride each day. To jump Lorri is brave and scopey. She is jumping round a full course of show jumps including fillers and water tray at 80 cm and looks at nothing. She has attended a couple of training shows with us and jumped straight round. She had been taking part in group clinics with us and is always well behaved and much admired. She has loads of scope to go on and is naturally careful and clever to jump. She has been XC schooling and jumps ditches, water, drops etc with no bother, her brain is very willing and she loves to have a job to do. She would suit most riders and be the most wonderful first young horse for someone to produce.

Lorri also loves her hacking and is good both alone and in company, she’s met quite a bit of traffic and hasn’t been bothered by any of it. She’s got a lovely sensible attitude to life without being dull and will make someone the nicest little horse. Everyone here loves her!

Lorri is good to catch, box, shoe, clip etc. just the nicest little horse who will get snapped up!


The Ultimate Legend - Hunter / Allrounder


Ref #: 399148
  • Impeccable manners
  • Capabilities in any sphere
  • Perfect hunter
£6,950 ONO
  • Irish Sports Horse
  • Bay
  • Gelding
  • 6 years
  • 16.1 hands
  • Impeccable manners
  • Capabilities in any sphere
  • Perfect hunter
A jack of all trades in the making …
The looks , the temperament , and the ability
Meet ‘Ted’ - a compact and well put together 16.1hh , 6yo, ISH gelding

Ted has no lumps or bumps , no vices or health issues whatsoever
A very slight pigeon toe in front if you wanted to be critical - passed a two stage vetting with this and is of no clinical significance

A true gentleman to have around , you don’t know you have him! Slots into any routine and is an extremely laid back , happy go lucky chap!
Will turn out individually or in a mixed herd, happy to live in or out and always first to the gate to be caught.

Loads and travels like a saint on a trailer or a lorry

The perfect client for the farrier , super to clip, bath, groom tack up, plait etc

Ted is a real mover on the flat! Would go out tomorrow and do a beautiful little dressage test! Always snaffle mouth , works in a very natural outline and is self sufficient throughout the paces while always being beautiful to watch

I’d challenge anyone to find me a little horse who’s braver than this chap when it comes to popping a fence ! Never looks at any fillers , and height etc
He is uber careful and extremely reliable. He will always jump you out of trouble , never offended by a miss and more helpful than most ten year olds !! I don’t think he’s going to be a world beater but would go and take you around the meter tomorrow and not touch a pole. Has attended a handful of unaffiliated shows and was his usual consistent , reliable , and mannerly self.

Has hunted in Ireland and here is the UK with myself. Stood statue still at a very busy meet. Was bold and brave , jumped everything that was asked of him and remained totally sane , and textbook but a whole lot of fun! Opened all the gates , let me clamber back on and away to go. This is the best horse I’ve ever had the pleasure of taking on the hunt field. Snaffle mouthed , just impeccable mannerisms and took me over fences with me doing no piloting , just shutting my eyes and steering! What a champ!

Ted would be a super seasoned hunter , family horse , top level allrounder etc. As straightforward as he is , he is still young and can be a little green going up to the canter transition on occasion. Nothing at all nasty etc, just a baby! Although I think he’d take a novice , I feel he is suited to someone who wants a smart young horse to bring on and show the world but likes to know they are safe. He is 100% vice free and a lovely young horse.

Ted loves to hack out! Alone or in company , very easy and straightforward. Extreme bold in all traffic. Can be seen along the 60mph road outside our yard. As well as on the road , he’s the all round perfect gentleman on open spaces. Pops logs etc , stands at the mountain block … he really is an older head on young shoulders with a very bright future ahead of him

Open to any vet or viewing
Delivery available

 

 

Carter. Future star.


Ref #: 391255
  • Eventer
  • Show jumper
  • Fun all rounder
£6,750
  • Irish Sports Horse
  • Dapple grey
  • Gelding
  • 5 years
  • 16 hands
  • Eventer
  • Show jumper
  • Fun all rounder
Carter - 5yrs old approx 16hh irish sports horse gelding. Full breeding recorded

Suited too. - eventer, showjumping, allrounder

Carter is a forwards horse with great potential and scope. He is walk trot canter both reins and is a potential school master.

He has jumped show jumps and xc jumps and has attended some in affiliated shows.

He is forwards to a jump and is careful and scopey

He hacks alone or in company. Can look at a white line that is just his age.

He is good tack up and stands to be mounted.
He is snaffle mouthed also.

He is good on the ground and is good to lead to and from the field.

Please no novices he needs an experienced rider not that he does anything he is just forwards.

Cob size bridle
Cob size head collar
48inch girth
6.6 rug

Lovely Irish Draught x mare


Ref #: 399911
  • Quality type who could make a lovely family horse/allrounder
  • Full breeding recorded
  • Genuine and kind and not been rushed
£6,750
  • Irish Sports Horse
  • Dapple grey
  • Mare
  • 6 years
  • 16.1 hands
  • Quality type who could make a lovely family horse/allrounder
  • Full breeding recorded
  • Genuine and kind and not been rushed

16.1hh 6 years old ID x Irish sport horse mare, (TIH) all Irish breeding

Amy is a sweet quiet easy mare who has done some unaffiliated shows and fun rides. She’s snaffle mouth. Lovely markings, super type with a nice amount of bone.

She’s genuine and quiet on the ground, with a lovely nature and is easy to do. Doesn’t mind children or dogs. Happy to be turned out alone And in a group.

Hacks alone and In company and is ready for someone to produce on further. Moves well and would make a lovely allrounder or mother daughter share. She has no stable vices

Open to vetting, transport can be arranged


Unspoilt Rising 4yo 15.3hh Irish Cob Gelding


Ref #: 398522
  • Genuine blank canvas ready to produce.
  • Currently 15.3hh with plenty of growing and maturing still to come.
  • A big, kind, easy going youngster.
£4,950 ONO
  • Cob
  • Piebald
  • Gelding
  • 3 years
  • 15.3 hands
  • Genuine blank canvas ready to produce.
  • Currently 15.3hh with plenty of growing and maturing still to come.
  • A big, kind, easy going youngster.
Patrick is a genuinely unspoilt, rising 4 year old gelding with a wonderful temperament. He is a true “dope on a rope” to lead and handle, and a pleasure to have on the yard. He is currently measuring at 15.3hh and has 10.5” of bone.

He happily lives in or out, and turns out sensibly with both mares and geldings. Patrick has loaded and travelled on a wagon several times without issue, and has been walked out in traffic and seen farm machinery.

Patrick is unbroken, ready for someone to produce their own way. He has a willing nature and steady outlook on life. With his temperament, he could excel as a future allrounder, safe hack, hunter, or even a therapy/RDA type with the right training. He’s a total blank canvas ready for someone to bring out his full potential.

A super friendly, easy going cob who will be a lovely project for someone wanting a genuine youngster with a bright future ahead. Cobs of this size, stamp and nature are increasingly hard to find. Patrick combines height, bone and presence with an exceptionally kind, easy going outlook.

Photos don’t quite capture him, and you’ll need to look past the winter woollies, but he’s going to mature into a seriously smart cob.

LADY


Ref #: 399207
  • Classy, uphill moving flashy horse
  • Sensible, easy and quiet
  • Bold as brass to a fence
£9,950
  • Irish Sports Horse
  • Grey
  • Mare
  • 5 years
  • 16 hands
  • Classy, uphill moving flashy horse
  • Sensible, easy and quiet
  • Bold as brass to a fence

LADY
Cracking 2020 16hh grey Irish Sports Horse (green book) mare. This lovely young horse is very much old head on young shoulders, she’s sensible, sane and kind.

She is an uphill ride with big expressive paces and she rides and feels bigger than her size. A great model and a great step with a real head turning presence about her. Lady has been hunting, she goes in a loose ring snaffle in all disciplines.

Lady is a machine over a hedge or a rail, she’s so bold with her jumping and just takes you to the fence, she’s very much a ‘can do’ type.

This super horse is a lovely type for someone to go out and put more mileage on, she’s safe, kind and straightforward with lovely big comfortable uphill paces and she rides like an armchair.

She has done training shows and she is the same away from home. A lovely allrounder well started and ready
to go on.

Open to any vet or trainer £9950
Trial period available WhatsApp for videos


LOLA


Ref #: 399202
  • Easy, safe and fun allrounder
  • Has done loads, nice experienced little horse
  • Will cater for all riders
£10,750
  • Irish Sports Horse
  • Grey
  • Mare
  • 8 years
  • 15.2 hands
  • Easy, safe and fun allrounder
  • Has done loads, nice experienced little horse
  • Will cater for all riders

LOLA
Stunning 2017 15.2hh grey Irish sports horse (green book recorded breeding) mare. This lovely girl has beautiful paces and a light, soft snaffle mouth. She feels bigger than she is, with a deep body and long neck. She has done plenty of hunting, riding club activities and showjumping.

Lola has done lots of dressage, she has lovely paces and a great movement. Lola has a great technique over a fence, she’s bold and scopey with fillers and coloured fences, she will jump off any stride and makes light work of it, she would suit a teenager coming off ponies as she’s happy to help you out. Lola is a bold XC as she is SJ.

She’s brilliant to hack whe on her own or with others, doesn’t care about surroundings / heavy traffic and doesn’t change in an open space, her little rocking horse canter remains the same everywhere! She’s a kind girl to handle / have around and keep.

Open to any vet or trainer, she’s a super easy mare who will do any job, and cater for all riders. Such a safe, sane and fun allrounder £10750 Trial period available WhatsApp message for videos


RALPH


Ref #: 391951
  • Flashy, classy but very easy
  • Talented and tidy over a fence
  • Lovely mannerly horse to have around
£9,950
  • Irish Sports Horse
  • Bay
  • Gelding
  • 5 years
  • 17 hands
  • Flashy, classy but very easy
  • Talented and tidy over a fence
  • Lovely mannerly horse to have around

Striking 2020 Irish bay gelding standing at 17hh, lines including Sligo Candy Boy, this beautiful, big, athletic chap will be a super horse for someone.

He has a gorgeous big step, nice presence about him but a very nicely done, quiet ride. Ralph has three elastic paces on the flat, he rides big and gives you a great feeling, super comfortable and easy to ride, snaffle mouthed, not sharp, he will ride off your leg or voice, not sensitive or a worrier, just a nice relaxed, easy horse.

Ralph has plenty of scope, he isn’t remotely bothered by coloured fillers / rustic fences and will jump off any stride.

A nice, well started, uncomplicated and easy horse. He’s lightly hunted, done training shows SJ and XC schooled. Despite his age, he’s a gentleman to hack out alone and with friends, will pass all heavy and fast vehicles and doesn’t change in an open space, he’s Mr cool and anyone’s ride.

A lovely horse in the yard, laid back and easy. Open to any vet or trainer

Trial available


APOLLO


Ref #: 393039
  • Dreamy Hunter with 3 seasons experience
  • Class allrounder, unreal over a fence
  • Confidence giving, fun type
£12,500
  • Irish
  • Bay
  • Gelding
  • 9 years
  • 16 hands
  • Dreamy Hunter with 3 seasons experience
  • Class allrounder, unreal over a fence
  • Confidence giving, fun type

Seasoned hunter, allrounder, riding club / fun horse. This very handsome 2016 16hh Irish (green book full recorded breeding) bay gelding is the real deal, there’s nothing he cannot do!

Apollo produces a beautiful test, he’s been in the dressage boards and schools beautifully, he has a lovely self carriage, comfortable and flashy paces and a soft snaffle mouth, he’s an excellent ride and isn’t remotely complicated in any way shape or form.

Apollo has done plenty of hunting, cross country, and showjumping. Hacking wise, Apollo is great in open spaces, good with heavy traffic, machinery etc, and he doesn’t change if he’s on his own or out with others. He’s a nice type, and will jump off any stride and will absolutely help you out if you get it wrong, he’s most certainly a confidence giver over fences and oozes scope, doesn’t look at coloured fillers / rustic fences etc, just the type to take you and look after you.

He’s a friendly lad in the yard and stable, confident and cuddly, easy to have around and a laid back personality.

Apollo is a true allrounder, he’s done a little bit of everything throughout life and is a nice quiet, yet talented ride. He has lots of hunting experience with three seasons under his belt but is equally happy doing riding club stuff.

Open to any vet or trainer

Trial period available


DO YOU HAVE A HORSE OR PONY SUITABLE FOR THE RDA?

WANTED ON LONG TERM LOAN / PURCHASE

Ref #: 249896
  • If you think your equine has what it takes, please contact one of the groups below
  • If you think your equine has what it takes, please contact one of the groups below

One of the main issues that RDA groups face is finding an Equine to suit the needs of the participants in their group.

We are regularly contacted with offers of Equines that are ‘the ideal RDA horse or pony’ when actually what is ideal for one group may not be for the next. We are trying to move away from the stereotypical view that RDA Equines are elderly and somewhat static, our horses and ponies need to be fit, healthy and athletic to cope with the lifestyle in an RDA group.

They can range from smaller, forward going ponies to weight carrying cobs and can take part in a range of disciplines from Riding to Carriage Driving, Vaulting to Show Jumping and Endurance.

If you contact an RDA Group about your Equine please be prepared to fill in an Equine Initial Interest Form which will ask you many questions about your horses’ temperament, health history, experience and lifestyle. Many groups will prefer to have an equine on trial to make sure they are suitable for the job.

For long term loans and purchases they will also be required to have a Pre-Purchase Examination.

If you think your equine has what it takes, please contact one of the groups below. 

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Park Lane Stables RDA, based in SW London - Please contact 07378 323320 or lexy@parklanestables.co.uk
We are looking for multiple types and sizes of horses from 13.2 – 16.3hh ride and/or drive.
Temperament is very important and must be good to handle by multiple people. We offer our horses a variety in their life, mostly involving hacking and fun days out. We don’t have an arena onsite so ability to hack is a must. Herd turnout, with work rotation so horses get a large amount of rest days. Welfare and care are our upmost priority, 5* home with lots of love and care.

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Garioch Carriage Driving for Disabled RDA Group are looking for 15hh ride and drive cob gelding 4/5 years old
Safe ride and drive, no vices, well mannered, good to catch, load, travel, shoe and clip.
Please call Alan 07934 962702 or on WhatsApp if you have available.

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RDA National Training Centre in Warwickshire
Please contact Charlotte Williams cw.lowlands@rda.org.uk

Looking to loan or potentially purchase a 17hh and a 14.2-15-2hh equine for use at the RDA National Training Centre in Warwickshire. Will be used for RDA sessions, hacks, training days, competitions and commercial activity. Must be sane with a good trainable temperament and able to pass a minimum of a two-stage vetting. At RDA NTC equine welfare is our top priority with equines having a varied lifestyle, regular visits from healthcare professionals with loan agreements in place where applicable.

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Gaddesden Place RDA 
If you know of a horse that might be suitable please call Louise on 01442 246924 or 07445 292680
Email
centremanager@gaddesdenplacerda.org.uk

Age 10+ yrs. Height 15.2 – 15.3hh, Weight Carrier - Geldings only
Comfortable on and off a lead rein
For RDA work so 100% bombproof
Well schooled and balanced
Patient when mounting
Trial period preferred - Loan or buy.

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Saxon Group RDA, based in Wiltshire
Please contact Jo on 07397572294 or jorutherford55@gmail.com

Must be at least 5 years old and 15.1hh or larger. Soundness and temperament most important, we are happy to do any necessary schooling and training with the right horse so being green is not an issue. Must be good to handle on the ground.
The horse will preferably have a good walk for our graded independent riders. Great, knowledgable, 5* home offered within Riding school.
Herd turnout, with stabling possible. Lots of interesting and varied work including dressage competitions and fun rides,  not just plodding round on a lead rein! Ideally close to Wiltshire, bit willing to travel to view if not too far away.
Trial period a bonus.

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MAGPIE CENTRE, WEST NORFOLK GROUP RDA
magpiecentrewnrda@hotmail.co.uk 01553 810202

15-15.3hh Ride and Drive
Must be over 5yrs old, preferably under 12yrs old.
Looking to purchase, but happy to loan. (We have a healthy budget.)
Must be open to a vetting.
We are a RDA centre, based near Downham Market in Norfolk

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WYFOLD RIDING FOR THE DISABLED
If you can help, please call Pippa Hughes 07710 556468

Looking for a people friendly cob, 14.2hh - 14.3hh ride and drive
8 - 12 years old, ideally with a couple of good years driving experience
In return we can offer a 5* home with excellent facilities

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PENNIWELLS RDA CENTRE, HERTS.
CONTACT - penniwellsrda@outlook.com

1x 15.2hh Irish Draught 8yrs upwards for our taller riders to enjoy in walk, trot and canter - able to compete in RDA dressage at all levels. Jumping for fun would also be a bonus. 

15hh connemara x irish type - Kind and caring for our more disabled riders to enjoy - must like people and happy to have people walking by the side to help the riders. 

Also Grade 3 para horse required - 15.2 - 16hh working at elementary/ medium level with proven competition experience and safety. Good Budget available. 

Full time RDA centre offering a 5* home with plenty of variety. 

Trial preferred but not essential. 

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Herefordshire RDA
Please contact us on 01432 870 831 or email admin@rdahereford.org for further detail

We are looking for 15-15.2hh weight carriers. Mares or geldings. Aged between 5-12 years old
Fit & well, with a calm/ laid back manner and good with people
Good to handle on the ground and happy to stand still whilst mounting and dismounting.
An all-rounder, good in the school and hacking in open spaces
Must be open to vetting 
5* home, professional yard awaiting

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The Diamond Centre for Disabled Riders
Please contact maz.ray@diamondcentre.org.uk or phone 07752 405553
 
Based in Carshalton Surrey, we are looking for multiple types and sizes from 14 – 16.2hh
Good ground manners, laid back types. Don’t mind a little green or veterans, just a calm disposition needed.
 5* home with lots of pampering.
Have a look at our website www.diamondcentre.org.uk or our Facebook to find out more about the centre.

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Scropton Riding for the Disabled SCROPTON RIDING FOR THE DISABLED
Please contact glynis.dalley@scroptonequestrian or phone 07976104895
 
Based near Derby, we are looking for more 4-legged teammates; any size from 14 – 16.2hh
Having had to downsize our horse & pony team to survive Covid-19 closure, we’re now really struggling to grow again and meet demand for RDA sessions now we’re re-opening.
We’re a full time RDA centre, able to support around 300 local disabled adults & children…if we have enough horses!
Whether for sale or loan, we’re waiting to offer a great home to safe, sensible and people loving horses/ponies.
Visit www.scropton.com to see what we do at our centre.

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SOUTH BUCKS RDA CENTRE – 2 x HORSES WANTED
CONTACT: Di Redfern on 07798 893489 or
di.redfern@southbucksrda.org

2 X 15.2hh Cobs - 5 – 15yrs
Safe ride with good/sensible temperament - Walk, Trot, Canter, Jump, Hack, Lead-Rein.
To buy, loan or gift - Must be open to vetting.
5* home awaits at a yard that has produced four different Paralympic, World and European Medallists.
Neighbouring Counties to Bucks only please.

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RDA CENTRE BASED AT AVON RIDING CENTRE 
CONTACT: Sammy on 07786734099 or stablemanager@avonridingcentre.org.uk

Looking for 2 X 15hh+ Horses to join our herd! Ideal horses will be:
~An all rounder, good out hacking including open fields
~ Have a great temperamentand be able to cope with varied schedule of RDA/ riding school/ hacking (different abilities) 
Must be open to vetting- loving home waiting 

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RDA CENTRE BASED IN BRENTWOOD ESSEX LOOKING FOR THAT PERFECT UNFLAPPABLE PONY / HORSE
CONTACT - reach.hippotherapy@gmail.com 07931 688590 

Ideal requirements:

14hh - 15.2hh ~  Can hold a small adult or a child
~Been there and done it type ~ At least 5 years old
~Able to stand and wait patiently for mounting and dismounting. 
~Good brakes/go off the leg.  ~No spooking. 
~Be happy to be led and have people by their side when ridden.  ~No vices.
~Not phased by mounted games equipment
 ~Safe in all traffic
They get a varied life with lovely hacking nearby and lots of chances to go out and have fun. 

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HORSLEY, BOOKHAM & LEATHERHEAD RDA
CONTACT - Email barry.tregaskis@gmail.com or call 07938 209691

We are looking for suitable ponies and horse/cobs to join us at our fantastic yard in Surrey.
(Purchases and long term loans will require an examination).
At least 6 years old. No vices.
Kind and patient on the ground and for mounting and dismounting.
Good on lead rein and not phased by sudden noises.
Reliable and safe out hacking.
12hh - 14.2hh ponies
14.3hh - 15.2hh weight bearing horses/cobs

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Barrow Farm RDA, based in Chelmsford, Essex

Contact:  01277 822927 or sally@barrowfarmrda.org.uk

15hh weight carrier type

Between 8 - 14 years

Responsive but not sharp

Good to do in all ways.

5* home waiting with knowledgable staff who work with the horses welfare as their top priority. 


 

 

Lovely all rounder


Ref #: 399901
  • 235 BD points
  • Hacks alone or in company
  • Jumps 80/90cm
£5,500 ONO
  • Hanoverian
  • Black
  • Mare
  • 16 years
  • 16.1 hands
  • 235 BD points
  • Hacks alone or in company
  • Jumps 80/90cm

Looking for a new home on behalf of owner.

Midnight is the sweetest and easiest horse to have on the yard.

She has competed dressage up to elementary and has 235 BD points but spent the last few years having an easier life as a broodmare.

She’s looking for a more varied life now but still capable of competing low level.

She’s pops round courses of 80/90cm and thoroughly enjoys it, jumping fillers and water trays.

She hacks alone or in company.

Happy to live in or out, turns out in the field with anything.


Professionally produced, brave, and ready to start her career


Ref #: 385747
  • Professionally produced
  • XC schooled
  • Super safe, would suit riding school
POA
  • Irish Sports Horse
  • Black
  • Mare
  • 5 years
  • 15.2 hands
  • Professionally produced
  • XC schooled
  • Super safe, would suit riding school
Lulu is the sweetest little mare you could wish to meet — kind, uncomplicated, and always wanting to please. Backed last year and carefully, professionally produced since, she has had a lovely start to her education and is now ready to start her first shows.
She’s been out to arena hires and XC schooling, taking everything completely in her stride. Brave, sensible, and willing, she’s the type you can just get on and enjoy — never sharp or silly. Lulu is a genuine confidence-giver in the making and would suit a novice or amateur rider looking for a straightforward, easy young horse to bring on and have fun with.
On the ground, she’s an absolute dream — good to catch, clip, shoe, load, and travel. She adores a fuss and is always friendly and polite to handle.
Lulu is a rare find: a lovely, well-produced young mare with the sweetest nature, who’s safe, sane, and ready to start her competitive career. She’ll make someone a truly wonderful best friend both at home and out and about.


For sale on behalf of an owner. Excellent trial facilities, based in Sussex, transport available nationwide.

Your next exceptional allrounder – confident, careful, and versatile


Ref #: 385744
  • 2x second place results at hickstead this month
  • Super brave
  • Super safe, would suit riding school
£8,250 ONO
  • Zangersheide
  • Bay
  • Mare
  • 6 years
  • 16.3 hands
  • 2x second place results at hickstead this month
  • Super brave
  • Super safe, would suit riding school

Lina is a stunning, talented young mare with all the makings of an exceptional allrounder. She has competed successfully up to 1m in show jumping, is well-schooled in the arena, and has also been evented up to 90cm, showing bravery and willingness across all phases.

She has three balanced, uphill paces and a natural, careful jump, combined with a sensible, trainable temperament that makes her suitable for a range of riders. Lina has the technique, scope, and attitude to excel both in all disciplines.

On the ground she is excellent to do in every way – good to catch, clip, shoe, load, and travel. Friendly and easy-going, she is a pleasure to have on the yard and handles all aspects of daily life calmly and safely.

Lina is the kind of horse who can do it all: competitive jumping, eventing, or simply a confident, fun ride at home. She would make a brilliant partner for anyone looking for a talented, genuine, and versatile young mare to enjoy and produce further.

For sale on behalf of a client. Excellent trial facilities based in East Sussex though transport available nationwide.


Beautiful Kind Allrounder ID X Connie


Ref #: 399625
  • Great hack
  • Lovely kind mare
  • Soft snaffle mouth
£8,500
  • Grey roan
  • Mare
  • 5 years
  • 15.2 hands
  • Great hack
  • Lovely kind mare
  • Soft snaffle mouth

Lovely, kind mare. ID x Connie, rising 5.

I bought Donna Feb 2025 completely untouched and have brought her on slowly and professionally since then. She has been to arena hire outings, xc schooling and attended an endurance ride. She has absolutely not been rushed but has done a little of everything you would expect for her age.

Super to hack, goes alone or in company and leads off another horse. Happily goes first or last.

She is not the sort that needs riding everyday and has a sensible and sane attitude to her work. She is a true allrounder type and I believe she would also make a fantastic hunt horse.

She rides very nicely on the flat, has a soft mouth and is never strong, always in a snaffle. She really enjoys jumping and is proving to be careful. She has jumped round a course of coloured fences and seen small xc jumps.

She will live in or out and turns out with mares or geldings. She was very good to clip.

Donna is a really intelligent mare who is a very quick learner and always tries her best. I have a real soft spot for her, five star experienced home sought. Please call for more information.

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