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A beautiful Family Shire X

A beautiful Family Shire X


Ref #: 400558
  • Allrounder
  • Low level
  • Sweetheart
£12,000
  • Shire
  • Bay
  • Filly
  • 7 years
  • 16.1 hands
  • Allrounder
  • Low level
  • Sweetheart

Meet Queenie - It’s time for Queenie to find her next best friend

Queenie is a stunning 16.1hh, 7-year-old Shire × Irish Sport Horse mare, with a lovely middleweight stamp. She is a forward-going but safe ride, giving her rider confidence and enjoyment in everything she does.

She loves to hunt, jumping or non hunting , happily hacks for hours either alone or in company, and is sensible and mannerly on the roads.

Queenie also enjoys popping a jump and moves well, with the potential to produce a very nice dressage test with a bit more flatwork.

Warwickshire

A genuine, fun mare who is ready to make someone very happy and excel in an all-round home 

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Family Friends: Horses

Handsome 6 yr old Franziskus gelding


Ref #: 398292
  • Franziskus x Ferro
  • Fab all rounder with lots of potential
£15,000 OIRO
  • Hanoverian
  • Dark bay
  • Gelding
  • 6 years
  • 16 hands
  • Franziskus x Ferro
  • Fab all rounder with lots of potential

Cisco is a lovable, kind boy looking for his best friend to enjoy lots of cuddles and have fun. This lovely homebred chap has been professionally backed and schooled and is ready to get out there and strut his stuff! He is an absolute sweetheart to handle, great to load on the horsebox, currently unshod as fab feet and good for the farrier, and fine with the vet.

He has been schooling really well, quick to learn, can do a nice leg yield and a shoulder in. He is full brother to our lovely Frank who is currently competing and winning at Advanced Medium dressage.

We have jumped him a couple of times and he absolutely loved it! He has hacked in company around our gallops and was well behaved when cantering with others.

Cisco has been to arena hires and was a really good boy.

We think he would be perfect for a competent amateur who wants a little pocket rocket to do a bit of everything.

Has a slightly larger right hock (Full X-rays and scans available) just cosmetic and not been lame and has had some small sarcoids that have been lasered in the past. This is reflected in his price.

Due to his age no novices and 5 star homes only please.

Franziskus
Vassandra Ferro

FANTASTIC KIND HAPPY HACKER


Ref #: 402090
  • Hacks in company brilliant bombproof
  • Good in all traffic
  • Weight carrier
£3,250 OIRO
  • Cob
  • Piebald
  • Mare
  • 20 years
  • 15.2 hands
  • Hacks in company brilliant bombproof
  • Good in all traffic
  • Weight carrier

Very sad sale of my mare loulou,
15.2 weight carrying cob mare she’s absolutely fantastic hack in company will go back front lead past the scariest things .

Please don’t be put off by her age she’s low millage always been loved no arthritis . in her previous home she done funrides and hacking.
I’m not a jumping person and her age I want a happy hacking home fun rides not a teenager to blast her around .she does not enjoy schooling she’s being sold as a hacking horse .

Good in open fields done fun rides and pub rides a really loving kind horse .
Good to do in all ways , fully shod , hogged but growing out now brilliant too clip .
Wormed vaccines up to date .

The only reason I’m selling her is hacking alone she gets forward going does not buck, spin rear just marches on to much for me on the way home I lack confidence and this worrying me now and I’m going to have to hack
Alone more now due to my husband’s horse having a holiday from injury.

Totally honest advert she’s not for a total novice as the forward going side .

Must be a 10 star
NO DEALERS
Happy to send pics to serious buyers only


Super Safe Chucky Irish Cob


Ref #: 404400
  • Perfect For Novice / Beginner / RDA
  • More Whoa Than Go / Steady / Confidence Giver
  • Fun / Gentle Loving Mare / Super Easy Ground / Under Saddle
£12,500 ONO
  • Cob
  • Skewbald
  • Mare
  • 5 years
  • 15 hands
  • Perfect For Novice / Beginner / RDA
  • More Whoa Than Go / Steady / Confidence Giver
  • Fun / Gentle Loving Mare / Super Easy Ground / Under Saddle

Kilflynn Jasmine (peaches)

15hh
5 years - Going On 15 years

Chunky Irish Cob - Weight Carrier
Confident, Bold, Safe, Dependable
Cracking Allrounder / Happy Hacker / Massive Confidence Giver
Ideal for nervous inexperienced rider or jockeys who want to ride at a slower pace.
Special Requirement / RDA

Kind, Well Mannered, Super Steady and Safe

Please don’t let her age put you off, she most definitely is wise and judicious beyond her years.

If your looking for a horse that has impeccable manners on the ground and when riding, something that is super safe, calm and not phased by anything, that is extremely low maintenance and can be looked after by a child, a horse with more whoa than go, dare I say it…… a bit of a plod, then look no further.


Despite only being 5 years she is so level headed and mature for her age, her laid back personality and attitude to life is 2nd to none.
Peaches is as straightforward as they come with absolutely no quirks or vices.

Peaches is a really nice calm considerate girl, who is unbelievably safe. Ideal for beginner riders, or riders who wants to progress and have some fun, she is super steady, calm and gentle in every way, she has more woah than go …..a bit of a plod, even tho she is super safe, she responds to the leg and has 3 excellent paces, with flare and enthusiasm, she is very sensible and can be forward going if your a more experienced rider, not spooky, sharp or silly in anyway, she is responsive to the leg if you can ride, whilst remaining calm and relaxed, she is extremely willing and will do anything you ask, she has 3 nice balanced super steady paces, she loves to jump a course of small coloured and rustic fences.

Peaches participates in our low level showjumping, cross country, In hand, fancy dress & handy pony competitions.
She is a firm favourite with our lead rein classes, special requirement and RDA rides, both ridden and during stable management and therapy sessions.

She is a fantastic all-rounder.

This is a really fantastic horse for anyone to build up their confidence, continue learning to ride and progress on.
Definitely a 1st and 2nd horse.

Exceptional mare with a heart of gold, she is super loving and affectionate, She has spent the 15 months working in a riding school where she has been ridden by all level riders, from complete beginners who have never sat on a horse before up to advanced riders where she participates in our flat work lessons, privates and groups, with the same enthusiasm now as when he first started her riding school career. She is very genuine and loves to hack out, she doesn’t pull, rush, spook or get nervous of anything, Peaches will hack through the heaviest of very fast moving traffic without batting an eye lid, she is not perturbed by any kind of vehicles or farm machinery.

Absolutely no vices, when ridden, in the stable or in the field and has brilliant manners enabling anyone to handle her safely and with ease, will stand for hours with no head collar or lead rope being groomed and bathed, she loves being pampered. She will stand patiently at a mounting block.

She has exceptional manners and ticks so many boxes for someone looking for a very safe easy Schoolmistress, with no ifs or buts.

She will hack out alone or in company through very heavy traffic without batting an eye lid. She is 100% safe, steady and collected when ridden in all paces across open fields, regardless of wether she is at the front, middle, back of the ride or on his own, she will not rush, pull, race or try an overtake even on the way home.

She lives out in a mixed herd but is equally happy to be stabled, she keeps herself to herself and never causes any trouble, she has no marish traits, isn’t clingy, she is happy to be stabled and turned out on her own.

Has excellent manners with the farrier and currently barefoot, she is equally happy to be shoed.
She is excellent to catch, load, travel with the farrier, dentist and vet.

She would give confidence to any rider/ handler when competing, cross country, showjumping, fun rides and beach rides.

She doesn’t need to be ridden every day she can go without work then be tacked up and ridden without any fuss, she is extremely low maintenance.
He has never been lame had laminitis, sweet itch or sarcoids. No lumps or bumps. No Marish traits.

Passes are annual Licence Inspection which is equivalent to a stage 2 vetting.

Looking for a five star private home to give someone the opportunity to purchase a safe and very sensible horse, with so much to offer. Being sold on behalf of a working livery.

We have a few horses and ponies available to purchase.


Absolute heartbreaking sale but we like to change our stock around every 12-24 months to give our fantastic horses and ponies the opportunity to experience a one to one home again.

3 - four minute videos available above - arrow button under price.
If you are genuinely interested please CALL me, as text messages and email cant always be replied to straight away.
PLEASE MESSAGE ME ON WHATSAPP.

Stockport, Cheshire, SK2

Cropper Jack
Kilflynn Una

16.2hh Weight Carrier


Ref #: 404614
  • Happy Hacker
  • Loving / Low Maintenance
  • Same Home Past 3 Years
£7,500 ONO
  • Cob
  • Piebald
  • Gelding
  • 6 years
  • 16.2 hands
  • Happy Hacker
  • Loving / Low Maintenance
  • Same Home Past 3 Years

Womble
16.2hh
Cob
Massive weight carrier
Kind, Calm, Loving Chap

Womble is an impressive 16.2hh weight carrying cob, with a loving temperament and calm disposition. He is easy to handle on the ground and under saddle and is always well mannered.

Womble was purchased at 3 years old, turned out to mature, then professional broken at 3 years 10 months he was then introduced to the riding school setting where he was ridden by staff and competent clientele, he was a quick learner and settled into this very busy environment without any problems, he participated in our group and private lessons, working on the flat, over poles and progressed quickly onto lateral work, small coloured and rustic fences, although still relatively green in the school, he was eager to learn, though new to poles and certain ridden exercises, he approaches each new task with a genuine willingness and calm disposition. He is not spooky, spiny, sharp, strong or reactive—just still developing his understanding. As a blank canvas, he offers the perfect opportunity for an independent rider to guide his progress and help shape his education. With time and consistency, he shows promise in working in a soft outline, he is developing good balance, lateral movement, and responsiveness to aids. He also continued to improve over small fence and log with quiet enthusiasm.

Womble hacks out confidently alone or in company and is entirely unfazed by the most challenging environments. He remains calm when faced with heavy traffic, including buses, tractors, lorries, and large agricultural machinery. He will wait patiently at roundabouts or traffic lights and never reacts with fear or tension. On open ground, he stays composed at all paces, whether leading, following, or riding solo. He never pulls, rushes, or attempts to overtake—even when returning home.

His exceptional manners extend to every aspect of handling. Womble is easy to catch, groom, bath, load, clip, and handle for the vet, dentist, and farrier. He currently lives barefoot but has previously been shod and is comfortable with either. He stands quietly for long periods without any restraint, happily enjoying being groomed and pampered. Children regularly lead and handle him without issue, and he will calmly stand at the mounting block until the rider is comfortably in the saddle.

More recently, he has begun to show a dislike for arena work. I believe this is largely due to the amount of schooling he has been asked to do, with very little variety. As a result, he has become a little stale and reluctant to go forward in the arena, unfortunately we have limited hacking facilities, so arena work is prominently where we ride, as we don’t have access to bridleways—only grass verges alongside roads or extremely busy roads. Initially we felt that focusing on arena schooling would be the best approach however in hindsight a variation would have been more beneficial.

Womble absolutely thrives when hacking out and continues to perform exceptionally well, even in heavy, fast-moving traffic. He takes busy and challenging road environments in his stride and continues to excel in these situations. I feel he would really benefit from a break from arena work. However, as we are a riding school, arena work is our 1st point of call.
Unfortunately Womble is not earning his keep, hence the reduced price.

Womble is a genuine confidence-giver who can be left unridden for weeks or even months and still be safe and consistent when brought back into work. He is incredibly low maintenance. He has never suffered from laminitis, sweet itch, sarcoids, or lameness, and has passed all annual riding school inspections with flying colours (equivalent to a Stage 2 vetting).

He currently lives out at night in a large mixed herd and stabled during the day but is equally content stabled or turned out full time, he is happy to be stabled / turned out solo, he is not clingy at all, he absolutely loves people and attention and adores a cuddle. He is quiet, independent, and never causes trouble in the field or stable. Being sold on behalf of a working livery.

Serious enquiries only. Please call or WhatsApp for more information or to arrange a viewing.
Located in Stockport, Cheshire, SK2.


Lovely Connemara


Ref #: 404719
  • Quiet sensible nature
  • Three nice paces and good Jump
  • Thoroughly produced- ready for more
£15,000
  • Connemara
  • Bay
  • Gelding
  • 7 years
  • 15.1 hands
  • Quiet sensible nature
  • Three nice paces and good Jump
  • Thoroughly produced- ready for more
Rinneen's Boy (or Mole) has been thoroughly and thoughtfully produced, he has had regular professional schooling and is ready to do a great job for someone in their path of choice!

Mole is a laid back character and easy to do and sensible after time off making him also ideal for mother daughter share.

Mole has grown up on a busy estate, exposed to children, machinery, shoots and other farm animals. He is great to hack on his own or in company.

Mole has not yet competed but has been to arena hires and XC country schooling.

Mole has been loved and cared for, this is a genuine sale related to the new time limitations of the owner.
Classiebawn Hughs Promise Jacks Proimise
Clegganbay Tower

WANTED - ULTIMATE ALLROUNDER


Ref #: 405169
  • 5* home awaits
  • 5* home awaits
Actively seeking a straightforward, genuine, kind, enjoyable horse to have fun with and be part of the family.

*Gelding preferred
*14.3 - 15.2
*Age up to 12 years
*ID / ID x / Cob preferred but no TB’s please
* Established, not green

Must be
*Easy to handle in all ways with excellent manners
*Good to catch, shoe, clip, load/box
*Level-headed, kind and easy-going temperament
*Safe and sensible
*Excellent to hack alone and in company in all types of traffic
*Suitable for low-level, grassroots activities - dressage, camps, clinics etc

Must be open to full vetting

5* knowledgeable home awaits with excellent care, turnout and routine.

Sensible budget for the right horse

Based Lancashire but willing to travel for the right match

Please call or message with full details, videos and price.

Stunning Palomino, Welsh Section D


Ref #: 404405
  • HOYS Quality / Spectacular Paces
  • Unbelievably Safe, Striking and Mature
  • Top Class Show Ring Potential
£15,500 ONO
  • Welsh Section D
  • Palomino
  • Gelding
  • 4 years
  • 15.1 hands
  • HOYS Quality / Spectacular Paces
  • Unbelievably Safe, Striking and Mature
  • Top Class Show Ring Potential

William is a truly stunning model of a horse, oozing presence and turning heads wherever he goes. This striking young horse has all the attributes to succeed at the very highest level and is undoubtedly a HOYS potential champion.

Professionally broken, William’s natural physique, energy, and expressive paces come effortlessly to him. He has been given excellent foundations, coupled with the intelligence to learn quickly and a calm, relaxed outlook on life—an exceptional combination in a horse of this quality.

At just 4 years old, William shows the maturity of a horse far beyond his years. He is incredibly laid-back, safe, and kind—a true gentleman in every sense. He is unphased by new environments or situations, taking everything in his stride with confidence and boldness. He is not sharp, spooky, or nervous, and has never bucked, reared, bitten, or kicked. William has no Welsh quirks whatsoever. He is genuinely one of the safest and kindest horses you could wish to meet.

William is safe enough for a complete beginner child and has been lightly used in a riding school environment, where he has proven to be exceptionally reliable. He will happily walk along on the lead rein with the smallest of complete beginner riders, be ridden solo off the lead rein by a complete novice holding the handle if required, he responds fantastically to the voice commands enabling the most nervous inexperience riders to walk, trot and canter safely and confidently, William always looks after his riders, automatically slowing down if they become unbalanced or lose a stirrup.

William has participated in our group and private lessons, he loves to jump and is not phased by the scariest of fillers, water jump, cross country courses. He has exceptional paces and moves lightly in your hands with elegance and style, making him a graceful and chic dressage contender.

However due to his outstanding quality, movement, and potential, William would be completely wasted in a riding school setting. He was originally purchased for this purpose, but it is clear he deserves the opportunity to excel in a competitive home. He is a blank canvas with solid foundations and would thrive in dressage, showjumping, working hunter classes, or at the top level in showing—both under saddle and in-hand.

With his attitude, movement, and overall outlook, he has all the attributes to develop into a very smart ridden horse and versatile all-rounder suitable for a range of disciplines.
Never strong, ridden on light contact, snaffle mouth, no gadgets, easy to do, to, perfect confirmation, has a glass like coat in the summer and very little in winter.

William is the epitome of a safe, kind, and genuine horse. With impeccable manners both on the ground and under saddle, he is eager to please and a pleasure to work with. He truly will give his all to his next new owners.

William is incredibly adaptable and would suit a wide range of riders. He is safe enough for a complete beginner with no experience, making him an ideal mother-and-daughter share or a perfect partner for Pony Club and low-level competitions. At the same time, his outstanding quality and potential mean he could equally excel as a top-class contender at the most prestigious events.

Unbelievably safe hacking through the most heaviest traffic imaginable he has recently seen double deckers buses, articulated lorries, motorbikes Push bikes, prams, dogs, farm machinery and he doesn’t look twice. The video provided was the first time we had introduced him to our very busy roads adjacent to the Riding School.

He will happily canter across open fields solo or in a group at the front, middle or back of the ride, he never rushes tries to overtake or goes too fast. He will pull up immediately on command and stand while the rest of the ride canter away from him.
He is truly 1 in a million.

Exceptional manners with the Farrier (currently shoed) Dentist, Vet, load, Travel, groom, bath, catch.

No vices whatsoever, clean limbs, no sarcoids, sweet itch, laminitis no lumps or bumps.

Only genuine enquiries, please call / WhatsApp for more information/ viewing availability.
Being sold on behalf of a family member.

Passes 5 stage vetting 4 weeks ago.

Stockport, Cheshire

Sangrug Llyr WS97545 Pentrefelin Jake Pentrefelin Taliesin
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Llangybi Lilly Babiog Danny Boy
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Abercippyn Rosealie Trevallion Al Pacino
Cippyn Rosalie

The Perfect All Rounder


Ref #: 405156
  • • Oozes Quality. With top breeding Greta not only has the ‘look’ but the talent to go with it.
  • • Several National Titles. A reputable mare who has gained several National Titles at BRC & PC.
  • • A Rosette Machine. Guaranteed to come home with a ribbon, consistent paces & clear round everyday
£7,950
  • Holsteiner
  • Bay
  • Mare
  • 14 years
  • 16.2 hands (LHC)
  • • Oozes Quality. With top breeding Greta not only has the ‘look’ but the talent to go with it.
  • • Several National Titles. A reputable mare who has gained several National Titles at BRC & PC.
  • • A Rosette Machine. Guaranteed to come home with a ribbon, consistent paces & clear round everyday

If you're looking for a seriously talented all rounder, but also want something level-headed on a day to day, consistent and trustworthy, here she is!

Scope and paces to go up the levels, excels in all 3 disciplines. She is a big moving horse with expressive paces.
A superb quality mare beautifully produced, fit and ready to go out.

A solid record at Novice/Elementary level always scoring above 70%. A clean jumper with scope to burn at 90/100cm. A BS/BE/BRC/PC record. This mare has done it all!

An older teen or competent adult will adore this mare and all she has to give. Someone who wants to go out and be competitive! Who enjoys a horse with a brain.

She would also suit a “high end” mother daughter share where she can compete with one sharer and enjoy hacking/fun with the other.

Greta loves her work and needs a job! She's the same horse whether at a competition or at home and can have a few days off and still come back to work with the same level head -no fuss

Hacks alone and in company - very versatile and enjoys a varied life.

At home she is a pleasure to have on the ground. Will be the last one in or the first out. Stands patiently whilst mucking out or tacking up. She flourishes in a 1-2-1 relationship, really bonds with her rider and shows this in her attitude to ridden work. Greta does require a competent home, she can pull mare-ish faces when girthing or rugging. Someone who is confident and aware will have no issues.

Loads and travels perfectly, stands patiently on the box, good to do in all ways! Can be taken out to compete on your own.

Work commitments & travelling has left me with very little free time, hence a kind competitive home is sought for this very special horse.
Please contact me - Keira 07508938769
There’s lots shared of this mares successes on my Instagram - Keira_grace1.


 

 

Wanted! An Older Gentleman for loving home


Ref #: 405151
  • 10 years +
  • Ideally 15.3-16.3hh
  • Beautiful yard in the South Downs
  • 10 years +
  • Ideally 15.3-16.3hh
  • Beautiful yard in the South Downs

I'm a woman in her 40s looking for an older gentleman to be a happy hacker friend ideally 15.3 -16.3hh, 10 years +.

I live in a beautiful part of the South Downs and have decided after loaning for years to buy my own horse. I'm after an older, stocky boy with a gentle temperament and a bit of character who will enjoy the quieter life and enjoy hacking for miles on end.

I am a confident, relaxed rider having lived in the States for years and ridden western, who just loves the great outdoors. I'm happy to do low level schooling but I'm not interested in competition horses or jumping as I think they may be a bit bored. I'm after someone I can have a special bond with, who likes to be pampered and is safe to hack out alone and in company. Must be happy to be in a mixed field.

I'm not in a rush, this has to be the right fit for all but will travel for the right horse and would consider loan with a view to buy.


Blue Cross Nala


Ref #: 405148
  • Unbacked project horse
  • Lives out 24/7 or can part stable
  • Ideal companion to other horses
£400
  • Thoroughbred
  • Bay
  • Mare
  • 5 years
  • 15.3 hands
  • Unbacked project horse
  • Lives out 24/7 or can part stable
  • Ideal companion to other horses

- Based at our Burford centre -

We are looking for a knowledgeable and experienced home for Nala, ideally with someone confident and experience in handling and producing Thoroughbreds. She is a big, sensitive youngster who will benefit from a calm, patient handler willing to continue building her education from the basics, everything from handling and picking up feet through to developing her groundwork before being backed.

Nala is very much at the early stages of her journey, so we are hoping to find someone who enjoys the process of bringing on a young horse and is happy to take things steadily while she continues to grow in confidence and understanding. With the right person, time and consistency, she has the potential to develop beautifully.

She would be best suited to someone and able to give her the time and routine she currently thrives on, particularly from a rehabilitation and retraining perspective. An ideal home would offer a balanced routine of part stabling and turnout with other horses, where she can continue to settle and progress.


STRAIGHTFORWARD AND FUN ALLROUNDER


Ref #: 404663
  • Great allrounder / future grassroots event horse / mother daughter share
  • Uncomplicated and genuine, would be competitive in any sphere
  • Incredibly laid back and easygoing personality
£13,000
  • Irish Sports Horse
  • Grey
  • Mare
  • 4 years
  • 15.2 hands
  • Great allrounder / future grassroots event horse / mother daughter share
  • Uncomplicated and genuine, would be competitive in any sphere
  • Incredibly laid back and easygoing personality

Willow is a joy to have around and easy to do in all ways. She has the attributes to excel in any sphere, and offers the perfect balance having seen enough of the world for her new rider to crack on, but equally has not been rushed.

She has been to arena hires where she has taken everything in her stride, never once thinking to stop / run out, and happily popping over all sorts of jumps. She is not in the slightest way spooky, and always extremely sensible and a joy to take out.

Willow has also been XC schooling which she loves, and is excellent with water, ditches, steps etc, completing her first hunter trial with a clear. Willow has also been hunting at a busy closing meet where she again behaved impeccably, standing very well, and feeling very safe. She is complemented wherever we go with it being easy to forget you’re sat on an 4yo!!

Willow hacks out very confidently alone or in company, is never strong, and excellent in all sorts of traffic. She is very independent and happy to leave her friends to hack back home and also loves the beach! She is snaffle mouthed at all times and always very polite.

Willow is good to catch, clip, load, shoe etc - anyone can look after her on the ground and she has no stable vices. She’s very level headed and is the type that you can give a few days off and get back on with no problems.

Willow has been straightforward at every stage and a pleasure to ride. In a perfect world she wouldn’t be going anywhere however A Level commitments before university force sale.

Although Willow is a very safe and sensible mare for her age, she’s not for a novice or nervous rider and I would like to ensure that wherever she goes she will be able to progress in her education and fullfill her potential in a knowledgeable home.


Happy Hacker wanted


Ref #: 404661
  • Geldings only, no thoroughbreds thank you
ONO
  • Geldings only, no thoroughbreds thank you

Looking for a kind sensible gelding who can enjoy hacking, fun rides and beach rides. Needs to be 15.2 at least and nothing too fine as occasionally my husband likes to ride ( he is a fabulous rider but bit taller and heavier than me) .

#I have a little herd of geldings who are spoiled rotten and live out most of the time at home but just lost my lovely older hacking boy who had been with me for years. This will be a forever home and he will be much loved. ( live in Somerset)


Searching For A Family Friend / Allrounder


Ref #: 404421
  • 14.2 - 15.2hh max. Age - 6 - 13 years
  • A Gentle Natured, Polite Character
  • Lightweight Cob / Connemara Or Similar
  • 14.2 - 15.2hh max. Age - 6 - 13 years
  • A Gentle Natured, Polite Character
  • Lightweight Cob / Connemara Or Similar
I am just beginning my search for a trustworthy, best friend type to welcome to our kind, knowledgeable, family home. Our horses are treated as part of our family & they receive the absolute best of care. I would be happy to provide references & to keep in touch.

I have ridden for several years & consider myself a knowledgeable & capable rider. However, due to ongoing health issues with my horse, who is now retired, I haven’t ridden as consistently in more recent years & so I am no longer as confident as I once was. Therefore, I am seeking a laid back, best friend type, who does not need riding most days to remain safe & sane.

We will be enjoying fun hacks from home, attending organised pleasure rides, forest trips, XC schooling & some clinics…. maybe the odd local show in future - but just for fun! I will often be hacking alongside my young daughter on her (sometimes quirky!) horse, so it is especially important that I find a level-headed, trustworthy type who I can depend on. Due to us going out in our horsebox regularly, I would like to find a horse who is good to load / travel &, most importantly, who remains calm & polite to handle & ride in different environments.

Our horses are kept at home with us on a quiet yard. I would love to find a gentle natured, polite character & a true best friend type.

We live in a rural area & although we generally meet very little traffic, when we do, it is often likely to be a tractor/farm vehicle. Therefore, it is hugely important that my new horse is confident around this type of traffic.

* I do appreciate that no horse is ‘perfect’ & that ‘bombproof’ does not exist & I am open to compromise but please do just be honest about any possible known ‘issues’ as I will not buy unseen & would want to have any potential horse vetted *

We are based in Norfolk so ideally looking for something in or around East Anglia but would travel further if plenty of info, videos/photos could be provided beforehand. I have a sensible budget & very relaxed & loving forever home for the right horse.

Blue Cross Beryl


Ref #: 405094
  • Excellent companion to other horses
  • Happy to live out 24/7 or part stable
  • Lives with mares and geldings
£180
  • Hackney
  • Chestnut
  • Mare
  • 5 years
  • 15.2 hands
  • Excellent companion to other horses
  • Happy to live out 24/7 or part stable
  • Lives with mares and geldings

- Based at our Burford centre -

Beryl is a friendly, inquisitive young mare who is looking for an experienced and patient home to continue her education. She is generally good to catch and is learning that grooming is enjoyable. She is continuing to build confidence in all areas.

Beryl has lived happily within a mixed herd and is sociable with other horses. She benefits from a structured routine and positive, consistent training to help her understand what is being asked of her. Beryl is happy to live out 24/7 or part stable.

For the right home willing to invest time and patience, Beryl offers the rewarding opportunity to shape a young mare into a confident and trusting partner as a companion horse.


Blue Cross Storme


Ref #: 405095
  • Easy to handle
  • Calm natured
  • Excellent companion to other horses
£180
  • Irish Draught
  • Bay
  • Mare
  • 10 years
  • 16.1 hands
  • Easy to handle
  • Calm natured
  • Excellent companion to other horses

- Based at our Burford Centre -

Storme is a truly lovely ISH x ID mare, now seeking a non-ridden companion home after retiring from her ridden career. She has a wonderfully affectionate nature and quickly becomes a favourite wherever she goes. Storme enjoys human company, loves a good fuss, and stands beautifully for grooming—she’s the kind of mare who really appreciates attention and gives it back in her own quiet, sweet way.

She currently lives out 24/7 in a mare herd, where she settles well and keeps harmony within the group. She’s equally content part-stabled, making her easy to accommodate on different yards. Storme is good to catch, lead, groom and to have her feet picked out with a confident handler. Once she trusts her new surroundings, she will happily share a hay pile with her field mates.

Storme would make a wonderful addition to a home looking for a calm, kind and genuinely lovable equine companion.


Blue Cross Dream


Ref #: 405093
  • Excellent grass eater
  • Lives with mares and geldings
  • Good to handle
£180
  • Thoroughbred
  • Bay
  • Mare
  • 8 years
  • 16.1 hands
  • Excellent grass eater
  • Lives with mares and geldings
  • Good to handle

- Based at our Burford centre -

Dream is a lovely Thoroughbred mare who has been patiently waiting for her forever home since arriving with us in October 2025 from an Irish horse charity. An ex-racer with a gentle heart, she is now ready to enjoy a calm, companion-only life.

She is sweet-natured and affectionate, enjoys grooming, and forms lovely bonds with her people. While she can feel a little anxious in new situations at first, Dream settles well with quiet, consistent handling and soon shows her kind, steady nature.

Dream lives out happily in a mixed herd and would be best suited to a home where she can continue living out. She isn’t a fan of traditional stabling, so an open barn or free access to shelter will suit her best.

Dream is looking for a peaceful, understanding home where she can truly relax and feel secure. She has been waiting a while for the right person – could that be you?


 

 

True Allrounder


Ref #: 404363
  • Traditional Irish Sports Breeding.
  • Competitive record Dressage and ODE.
  • Bold hunting.
£6,500 ONO
  • Irish Sports Horse
  • Grey
  • Gelding
  • 10 years
  • 17.2 hands
  • Traditional Irish Sports Breeding.
  • Competitive record Dressage and ODE.
  • Bold hunting.

Straight and correct horse with 3 active paces.

Competitive in affiliated and unaffiliated dressage scoring high 60s/70%.

Competed ODE up to 90cm, with plenty of scope for more.

Experienced hunting, will stand, lead.

A forward going ride, though not the type to be sharp.

Previously owned for 6 years in the same knowledgeable home, sadly just did not suit his new owner. Sale through no fault of his own. A kind, very well natured horse who deserves to find the right home.

Gentleman to handle on the ground, never pushes his weight around. Very good in field with others too. Very easy to do.

Hacks alone / company. Trailers or lorry.

Clean limbs. Open to vet. No vices

Kildromin Major (CP) Andy's Pride (CP) Carraroe Handy Andy
Mndy
Kildromin By Chance (CP) Innellan Kestrel
Rosie
Greenhall Primrose (ISH) Crosstown Dancer (ID) Flagmount Diamond (ID)
Tara Sky (ID)
Highland Primose (ISH) Big Sink Hope USA (TB)
Tarmon Queen (ISH)

Melbourne Cottage Craft


Ref #: 404648
  • Class 1 Registered Irish Draught Mare.
  • By Carrickcottage Star x Philopstown Pussywillow
  • 16.00, 4yrs old Bred in the Purple
£15,000
  • Irish Draught
  • Chestnut
  • Mare
  • 4 years
  • 16 hands
  • Class 1 Registered Irish Draught Mare.
  • By Carrickcottage Star x Philopstown Pussywillow
  • 16.00, 4yrs old Bred in the Purple
This gorgeous mare was shown lightly at county level last year with great placings. She is super correct with 3 very good paces and outsantanding canter !! She was ridden for a few months last year then turned away to mature.

She is lovely and light with snaffle mouth, has hacked on her own and in company, behaved impeccably at shows, good to box, catch, feet trim etc. She is ready now for someone to make their own to show or general all round riding. She is 4yrs old so please no time wasters or joyriders as this is a very special.

She has high value to the breed herd after her ridden career is done, she was inspected and accepted into Class 1 of the IDHS stud book as a 2yr old. Her pedigree contains some of the most prolific show winning mares and stallions of genetic value.
Carrickcottage Star Carrickrock Close Shave Foxglen Himself
Mill hollow Lady
Huntingfield Hat-Trick Huntingfrield Rebel
Pride of Down
Philopstown Pussywillow Donovan Parnell
Night Nurse
Enniskean Rose Suma’s Murphy’s Law
Enniskeane Primrose

A beautiful Family Shire X


Ref #: 400558
  • Allrounder
  • Low level
  • Sweetheart
£12,000
  • Shire
  • Bay
  • Filly
  • 7 years
  • 16.1 hands
  • Allrounder
  • Low level
  • Sweetheart

Meet Queenie - It’s time for Queenie to find her next best friend

Queenie is a stunning 16.1hh, 7-year-old Shire × Irish Sport Horse mare, with a lovely middleweight stamp. She is a forward-going but safe ride, giving her rider confidence and enjoyment in everything she does.

She loves to hunt, jumping or non hunting , happily hacks for hours either alone or in company, and is sensible and mannerly on the roads.

Queenie also enjoys popping a jump and moves well, with the potential to produce a very nice dressage test with a bit more flatwork.

Warwickshire

A genuine, fun mare who is ready to make someone very happy and excel in an all-round home 

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14hh to 15hh kind mare wanted to buy , loan to lwvtb


Ref #: 405081
  • We are looking for a kind sensible safe schoolmistress pony.
  • We offer a loving and experienced home. Pony will want for nothing.
  • We are looking for a kind sensible safe schoolmistress pony.
  • We offer a loving and experienced home. Pony will want for nothing.
14hh–15hh Mare Wanted – Buy / Full Loan / LWVTB

Kind, genuine mare sought for a knowledgeable 13-year-old rider as a second pony.

Must be safe, sane and sensible, and a confidence-giving type. Happy jumping around 60–70cm and suitable for:

• Pony Club activities
• Local shows
• Dressage
• Fun rides

Rider does not want anything sharp, strong or overly forward — a straightforward, ride is essential.

Good to handle in all ways and happy to travel in a trailer.

Excellent, experienced home waiting
5star yard with stable, arena, off-road hacking and quality grazing. Experienced parent overseeing care, with support from trainer and instructor (references available).

Pony will be a much-loved member of the family — plenty of time spent on groundwork, grooming and general care, not just riding.

Open to age 5 plus , all breeds (except TB unless very calm and not raced) and manageable medical conditions for the right pony.

Ideally located within 90 minutes of Leighton Buzzard, but willing to travel for the right pony.

 Mid– medium high four figure budget
Long-term, knowledgeable home assured.

 Please get in touch with full details, location and price. What app messages to include description and video , and I will call.
 

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