• 13th September 2026
• To be held at Onley Grounds Equestrian Complex, Willoughby, Rugby, CV23 8AJ
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Buyers - come along for a great day out and find your next pony!

Excellent venue with café and facilities. Bid in person or online.

There are some lovely ponies and horses already entered from both UK and Ireland.

Late entries welcomed.

We kindly ask UK vendors and breeders to support this sale so it continues to grow.

We would like to thank all the consignors who supported our inaugural sale last year, which was a great success with a strong clearance rate. We are also very grateful to the Irish consignors who made the effort to bring over some lovely ponies for the first sale and we sincerely hope to welcome them again this year.

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• Bay
• Mare
• 4 years
• 16hh / 163cm

• Plenty of presence and is a real foot-in-each-corner type
• She has a genuine temperament

Luna - 16hh, 4 year old Suffolk Punch x Warmblood

This mare is oozing with potential, she has a genuine temperament and a bright future ahead of her.

Luna is eye-catching mare with plenty of presence and is a real foot-in-each-corner type, she has been in the same home all her life and has been given the time to mature correctly. Recently backed and started her education, she is proving willing, trainable and eager to learn.

She is riding away nicely and, whilst still green, has a sensible attitude towards her work. She boasts three correct, uphill paces and is ready for someone to continue her education and put their own stamp on her.

Luna is good to hack out and is sensible in traffic. She has been around a farm ride is good in open spaces proving trainable and willing over solid fences. Luna enjoyed going through the river and is fairly confident in water.

She would suit a knowledgeable home looking for a quality young horse to produce further. She has all the attributes to make a lovely all-rounder and is ready for her next chapter.

Her breeding speaks for itself, with her brother having competed successfully at both HOYS and the Royal International and having qualified again this year.

Good to load and travel

Good to handle on the ground

Sweet, affectionate nature

Up to date with vaccinations, dentist and physio

Same home since birth

A genuine, unspoilt young mare with a bright future ahead of her. A very sad sale, and she will only be available to the very best of homes where her education can continue.

• Thoroughbred
• Grey
• Gelding
• 6 years
• 16.3hh / 171cm

• Two podium finishes at the ROR Regional Championships
• Qualified for the ROR National Championships at Aintree
• Kind, sweet-natured horse with a lovely temperament

UK

Lincolnshire

£6500

To book a viewing pop me a WhatsApp on 07384700154

Viewing times are any day before 11:30 am except for Sundays, if you are rehoming unseen this can be discussed to the right home.

Legend, a 16.3HH 2020 Thoroughbred Gelding standing at one of our members private yard.

Vettings and viewings most welcomed

Door to Door Transport Available Weekly

Legend is a stunning 16.3hh, 6-year-old grey gelding available for rehoming through no fault of his own.

A real head-turner, Legend has beautiful paces and has been produced slowly, correctly and with his future in mind. He has enjoyed a varied education, including hacking, show jumping, cross-country schooling, eventing, working hunter and showing, although he particularly excels at dressage regularly scoring in the 70’s at competitions. He is proving to be a brave jumper, unfazed by a fillers etc - his jumping education has been taken intentionally slowly to focus on building his confidence and technique which is improving all the time.

Legend has achieved two podium finishes at the ROR Regional Championships and has qualified for the ROR National Championships at Aintree.

He is a kind, sweet-natured horse with a lovely temperament and genuinely has not got a nasty bone in his body. He is, however, not a horse for a novice and will need a confident, sympathetic rider who understands him and can provide the reassurance he sometimes requires.

Legend can have the occasional spook and is not yet 100% confident around heavy traffic, although this is improving all the time. He responds well to reassurance from his rider and continues to gain confidence with experience. He has been seen to crib from time to time.

He is excellent to shoe, box, clip and travel.

Legend will be competing at the ROR National Championships at Aintree (18th-23rd August), where he can be seen competing on the Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

PEDIGREE & BLOODLINES

Legend is exceptionally well bred, carrying some of the most influential bloodlines in modern Thoroughbred racing.

Australia is by the legendary Galileo out of the outstanding racemare Ouija Board, a multiple Group 1 winner and European Horse of the Year. Australia himself was a Classic-winning racehorse, winning the Epsom Derby, Irish Derby and Juddmonte International. His pedigree combines two exceptional families through Galileo and Ouija Board.

Galileo, Legend’s grandsire, is one of the most influential stallions of the modern Thoroughbred. He was himself a winner of the Epsom Derby, Irish Derby and King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes and went on to become one of the most successful sires in Thoroughbred history. He was by the legendary Sadler’s Wells out of Urban Sea.

Sadler’s Wells, Legend’s great-grandsire, was one of the defining stallions of the modern Thoroughbred and became a hugely influential sire throughout Europe, producing more than 130 Group 1/Grade 1 winners.

Legend therefore carries a highly distinguished pedigree, combining the Australia, Galileo and Sadler’s Wells bloodlines with an exceptional dam line through Ouija Board.

A VERY SPECIAL HORSE

Legend is a very special horse and this is an exceptionally sad sale.

He has been given a varied and correct education and has already demonstrated genuine ability and success in the dressage arena and ROR competition. He is the type of horse who could continue to progress with the right partnership and has the quality, movement and presence to be a serious prospect for someone looking for an established ex-racehorse with competition experience.

He will only be rehomed to a suitable and experienced home where the right partnership can be found. Homes will be carefully vetted, and his welfare and future will be the priority.

Loads of videos are available on request.

A rare opportunity to acquire a beautifully bred, talented and eye-catching gelding with proven competition results and a huge amount to offer his next home.

Pedigree Background Below -

Sire : https://sporthorse-data.com/pedigree/australia-0

Grand Sire : https://sporthorse-data.com/pedigree/galileo-0?mode=d

Great Grand Sire : https://sporthorse-data.com/pedigree/sadlers-wells?mode=d

Our Full Rehoming Catalogue

https://linktr.ee/BeyondTheTrackRacehorses

• Thoroughbred
• Bay
• Gelding
• 5 years
• 16.1hh / 166cm

• Hacks happily both alone and in company
• Uncomplicated, talented and easy
• Clean, Sound and no vices, no past injuries

UK

Naunton

£3500

To book a viewing pop me a WhatsApp on 07384700154

Viewing times are any day before 11:30 am except for Sundays, if you are rehoming unseen this can be discussed to the right home.

Lunar, a 16.1HH 2021 Thoroughbred Gelding standing at one of our professional racing yards.

Vettings and viewings most welcomed

Door to Door Transport Available Weekly

Lunar is a quality 5-year-old gelding, recently retired from racing and now ready to begin his next chapter.

He is a straightforward, uncomplicated horse who is very easy to ride and has a lovely attitude. He is a good mover with good conformation and has shown himself to be a talented and willing jumper.

Lunar hacks happily both alone and in company and is sensible, enjoyable and uncomplicated to ride. He is an excellent prospect for someone looking for a versatile young horse to produce and develop into a new career.

He would be well suited to a variety of disciplines, including team chasing, eventing, showing and general all-round riding. With his good attitude, movement, jumping ability and versatility, he has the potential to become a very smart competition or riding horse.

Lunar has no known history of injury and is clean, sound, fit and healthy, ready to begin his new career.

PEDIGREE & BLOODLINES

Lunar is particularly well bred and carries some highly respected European Thoroughbred bloodlines.

His sire, Sea Moon, was a high-class racehorse bred by Juddmonte Farms. He won the Group 2 Great Voltigeur Stakes, Group 2 Hardwicke Stakes at Royal Ascot and Group 2 Herbert Power Stakes, as well as finishing second in the Breeders’ Cup Turf and third in the St Leger.

Sea Moon is by Beat Hollow, a son of the legendary Sadler’s Wells. Beat Hollow was a top-class international racehorse and a four-time Group/Grade 1 winner, with victories including the Grand Prix de Paris and Arlington Million.

This represents a strong and proven European Thoroughbred pedigree, combining quality racing performance with bloodlines that are also highly valued for producing athletic, versatile horses.

Lunar offers an exciting opportunity for someone looking for a well-bred young gelding with a kind temperament, good movement, jumping ability and the potential to excel in a new career away from the track.

A quality, versatile horse with an excellent pedigree and plenty to offer his next owner.

Pedigree Background Below -

Sire : https://sporthorse-data.com/pedigree/sea-moon-0

Grand Sire : https://sporthorse-data.com/pedigree/beat-hollow?mode=d

Great Grand Sire : https://sporthorse-data.com/pedigree/sadlers-wells?mode=d

Our Full Rehoming Catalogue

https://linktr.ee/BeyondTheTrackRacehorses

• Thoroughbred
• Bay
• Gelding
• 11 years
• 17hh / 173cm

• Clean, Sound and No Vices
• Excellent temperament
• A genuine “get on and go” horse, regardless of how many days he’s had off

IRELAND

Transport INCLUDED in the price to the UK, Door To Door Delivery

£2500

To book a viewing pop me a WhatsApp on 07384700154

Viewing times are any day before 11:30 am except for Sundays, if you are rehoming unseen this can be discussed to the right home.

Chocolate, a 17HH 2015 Thoroughbred Gelding standing at one of our professional racing yards.

Vettings and viewings most welcomed

Door to Door Transport Available Weekly

Standing at an impressive 17 hands, this handsome gelding is quiet, clean, sound, and retired from a successful racing career. He has a wonderfully laid-back temperament and is an absolute pleasure to have around.

He was last ridden just three weeks ago and is currently enjoying a well-earned holiday in the field at his owner’s farm while he waits for his forever home.

This is a big, beautiful horse with plenty of presence and the potential to excel in almost any discipline with further schooling. He is safe, genuine, and straightforward to handle in every way. He loves attention, enjoys a good cuddle, and has a kind, willing nature that makes him a joy to own.

He truly ticks all the boxes:

* Clean and sound.

* No vices.

* Excellent temperament.

* Gets along well with other horses.

* Easy to catch, handle, and ride.

* A genuine “get on and go” horse, regardless of how many days he’s had off.

He would be perfectly suited to a loving family home for happy hacking, pleasure riding, or riding club activities. Equally, he has the quality and attitude to thrive in a competition home with continued schooling.

A lovely, established horse with a mature outlook, a sensible brain, and an exceptional temperament.

Pedigree Background Below -

Sire : https://sporthorse-data.com/pedigree/canford-cliffs

Grand Sire : https://sporthorse-data.com/pedigree/tagula?mode=d

Great Grand Sire : https://sporthorse-data.com/pedigree/taufan?mode=d

Our Full Rehoming Catalogue

https://linktr.ee/BeyondTheTrackRacehorses

• Thoroughbred
• Bay
• Gelding
• 11 years
• 16.1hh / 166cm

• Home bred and raised by his owners
• Sound and no vices
• Hacks alone, safe, sweet temperament

UK Kent

£2500

To book a viewing pop me a WhatsApp on 07384700154

Viewing times are any day before 11:30 am except for Sundays, if you are rehoming unseen this can be discussed to the right home.

Planta, a 16.1HH 2015 Thoroughbred Gelding standing at one of our professional racing yards.

Vettings and viewings most welcomed

Door to Door Transport Available Weekly

Planta is a much-loved homebred who has been a very special racehorse and an even more valued member of the family. Having been bred and raised by his owners, his future is incredibly important, and he will only be available to a home where he can continue to thrive and be appreciated.

He is sound, has no vices and is a straightforward horse to have around. He hacks confidently alone, is sensible, genuine and easy to handle in all respects. He has a kind temperament and a willing attitude, making him an enjoyable horse both in and out of the saddle.

Planta is now ready to begin the next chapter. With further schooling, he has all the ability to develop into an excellent dressage horse, show horse or all-round competition horse. He is athletic, balanced and eager to learn, with the quality and movement to progress in any chosen discipline.

His pedigree is outstanding. He is by the Group 1-winning stallion Planteur, a son of the exceptional Danehill Dancer, one of Europe’s most influential sires, renowned for producing athletic, trainable and versatile offspring. His great-grandsire is the legendary Danehill, whose bloodlines have shaped Thoroughbred breeding worldwide and continue to be highly sought after for producing horses with class, athleticism and sound minds.

Planta offers the rare combination of an exceptional pedigree, proven racehorse background, excellent temperament and exciting potential for a second career. He is now looking for a knowledgeable home where he can continue to fulfil that potential and enjoy life beyond racing.

Pedigree Background Below -

Sire : https://sporthorse-data.com/pedigree/planteur

Grand Sire : https://sporthorse-data.com/pedigree/danehill-dancer?mode=d

Great Grand Sire : https://sporthorse-data.com/pedigree/danehill?mode=d

Our Full Rehoming Catalogue

https://linktr.ee/BeyondTheTrackRacehorses

• Thoroughbred
• Chestnut
• Gelding
• 8 years
• 16.2hh / 168cm

• Excellent in Traffic
• Gentlemen
• Safe

UK Kent

To book a viewing pop me a WhatsApp on 07384700154

My viewing times are any day before 11:30 am except for Sundays, if you are rehoming unseen this can be discussed to the right home.

Our full Rehoming catalogue link :

https://linktr.ee/BeyondTheTrackRacehorses

Red, a 16.2HH 2018 Thoroughbred Gelding standing at one of our professional racing yards in Kent.

Vettings and viewings most welcomed

Door to Door Transport Available Weekly

Red isn’t just stepping out of racing he’s stepping into his next story and he’s ready to make it a good one.

There are horses who run because they’re trained to, and then there are horses like Red… the ones who give. The ones who show up, race after race, ears pricked, heart wide open, always finding a little bit more when you ask. Red has been that horse for us. A yard favourite. A winner in every sense of the word.

Now, his racing chapter has closed, not with a question mark, but with a full stop and a proud underline. And what comes next? That’s where the magic is waiting.

Red is at the very beginning of his retraining journey, like an athlete swapping stadium lights for open fields and coloured poles. He’s already showing a natural curiosity for his new job he’s popped a fence, enjoyed it, and is starting to understand that life after racing is just as exciting, just written in a different language.

He’s a forward ride, the kind that makes you feel alive the moment you pick up the reins, yet always ridden in a snaffle and never strong. Yes, he can feel fresh, think of it as enthusiasm rather than edge but there’s no malice in him. No tricks, no temper. No rearing, no bucking. Just a willing horse who enjoys having a job and thrives on direction.

Because of where he is in his retraining, Red will suit an experienced rider, someone who sees not just what he is today, but what he’s quietly becoming. A RoR prospect with real substance. A horse with a proper engine, a kind brain, and a work ethic you can’t manufacture.

And behind all of that? A solid, honest individual:

* No vices

* No racing injuries

* No sarcoids

* Good, strong feet

* Excellent in traffic

* Easy to clip, shoe, and handle

* Straightforward, gentlemanly stable manners

He’s the kind of horse that has always stood up to his work, tough, genuine, and dependable.

But more than anything, Red deserves a home that matches what he’s given. A place where he isn’t just another horse in the stable, but someone’s horse. His forever person.

We would love to stay part of his journey, to see where his next chapter takes him whether that’s the show ring, the hunting field, or simply a life well-loved and well-lived.

Because horses like Red don’t come along every day.

And his best days?

They’re still ahead of him.

Pedigree Background -

Sire :

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_Eagle

Grand Sire :

https://www.breednet.com.au/news/22783/sires-by-bloodline-–-high-chaparral

Great Grand Sire :

https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/136609/sadlers-wells-dies

• 7 x Performance Horse & Pony Sales throughout the year
• Plus youngstock, ID, elite foal auctions and more

September - ELITE FOAL AUCTION - Thursday 10th September

YOUNG STOCK SPORT HORSE SALE Thursday 24th September

REGISTERED IRISH DRAUGHT SALE Friday 25th September

PERFORMANCE HORSE & PONY SALE Tuesday 29th September

November - PERFORMANCE HORSE & PONY SALE Wednesday 25th November

YOUNG STOCK SPORT HORSE SALE Thursday 26th November

REGISTERED IRISH DRAUGHT SALE Friday 27th Novembe
 

Dates Subject to Change. Visit Our Website for more info - cavanequestrian.com

• Holsteiner
• Bay
• Mare
• 4 years
• 15.2hh / 158cm

• 2022 Bay Mare
• 3/4 Holstein x 1/4 ISH
• Quick thinking & athletic

Ladies / Teenagers Ride

15.2hh 2022 Bay Mare. 3/4 Holstein 1/4 ISH

Nicely put together, compact type.

Riding forward and confidently and at a great stage with her training.

Quick thinking and athletic when jumping. She has been to several training shows and jumping all coloured fences.

A super small horse with a bright future to bring on and enjoy.