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Family Friends: Horses

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


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


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


Cracking Irish Draught Gelding


Ref #: 400248
  • Meet the fabulous Marty
  • 5yo Registered Irish Draught gelding 16hh strong
  • Sire Beechmore Silver Crest / Damsire Westmeath Lad
£6,500
  • Irish Draught
  • Grey
  • Gelding
  • 5 years
  • 16 hands
  • Meet the fabulous Marty
  • 5yo Registered Irish Draught gelding 16hh strong
  • Sire Beechmore Silver Crest / Damsire Westmeath Lad

Lovely traditional Irish gelding. He’s very handsome and has a very sweet temperament. Quiet to ride and work with. He is doing the basics very well. He has a wonderful temperament and personality.

Marty has hunted this season across the Irish countryside with the Sligo harriers, proving very brave and honest. Good to ride out alone or in company.

Very kind and friendly in the stable and in all handling.

A truly fabulous Irish Draught gelding who will make his next owner very happy.

All enquiries welcome

Located in Sligo, Ireland

Transport can be arranged worldwide.

Open to vetting.

Beechmore Silver Crest Fast Silver
Westmeath Lad Kildalton Gold
Coopers Hill

Super all rounder RC / PC


Ref #: 400242
  • 'Topofthetrifle'
  • ROR eligible
£5,000 ONO
  • Thoroughbred
  • Dark bay
  • Mare
  • 7 years
  • 16 hands
  • 'Topofthetrifle'
  • ROR eligible

Topofthetrifle (Joanie) - ROR eligible retired sound from racing

Has been to several arena hires behaving impeccably

Not spooky or sharp

Not one that needs ridden every day

She really enjoys hacking good in open spaces

Good in all traffic

She loves her jumping, she takes you into the jump

Good with the farrier, bathing,in the stable, leading, vet


A super flashy Gelding rising 2 years old


Ref #: 382170
  • Exceptionally well marked
  • Moves straight and correct
  • Certainly one for the future
£3,250 ONO
  • Cob
  • Skewbald
  • Colt
  • 1 years
  • Exceptionally well marked
  • Moves straight and correct
  • Certainly one for the future

This super flashy, well-handled gelding is already turning heads and has all the makings of a fantastic prospect.

He has a lovely temperament, lives happily both in and out, and is a pleasure to have around. Currently standing at 14hh, he is expected to make around 15.3/16hh, with the frame and quality to grow into a really special horse.

Athletic, correct, and full of presence, he is a youngster with huge potential across a variety of disciplines. A fantastic gelding to run on and produce for the future, he truly is one not to be missed.

The pictures in this ad are of him as a yearling before he was gelded recent upto date pictures will be added later this week after the removal of a few poo stains and a hair doo!

Cob
Cob

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. 


Charlie


Ref #: 399863
  • Sage
  • Sound
  • Willing and happy to please
£7,750
  • Welsh Section D
  • Liver chestnut
  • Gelding
  • 12 years
  • 15.2 hands (LHC)
  • Sage
  • Sound
  • Willing and happy to please

Charlie is a well bred 15.2hh Sec D. Safe and sound, he has tried a bit of everything. Always willing and happy to please

He is safe in traffic, loads and travels well in a trailer ad easy to shoe.

Charlie hacks out happily alone or in company, has attended Pony Club Camp and various shows.

A genuine, sociable horse with bags of character. Loves attention and is always interested in what’s going around him


 

 

Beautiful 15.3hh Sports Horse Mare – May


Ref #: 385927
  • Fantastic paces
  • Easy, loving temperament
  • Fit, healthy & full of life
£4,000 ONO
  • Bay
  • 17 years
  • 15.3 hands
  • Fantastic paces
  • Easy, loving temperament
  • Fit, healthy & full of life

Meet our stunning 15.3hh mare May, a true gem who is looking for her next best friend. At 17 years young, she’s full of life, fit, healthy, and still turning heads with her presence and youthful way of going.

Owned for the past 3 years, she has enjoyed a varied career including dressage clinics, RC Champs, and plenty of fun outings. She has beautiful, expressive movement and has consistently achieved good dressage scores with ease. With us she is Confidently working at Novice level, she’s ready to get out and shine – and would certainly hold her own at BD.

At competitions she’s chilled and straightforward, whether out with others or on her own. She’s an absolute pleasure to handle – kind, affectionate, and easy to do in all ways.

She loves her hacking, especially with company, and is happiest when she has a partner to share adventures with.

15.3hh sports horse mare

17 years young – fit, healthy & full of life

Fantastic paces with strong dressage record

Easy, loving temperament – a real sweetheart

Chilled at competitions, easy to manage alone

Loves hacking, especially with company

Looking for her perfect best friend

 

This very special mare has so much to give and plenty more to enjoy – she’s not ready to slow down any time soon! Often mistaken for a much younger horse, she’s a real credit to her breed and her home.

Serious enquiries only – looking for a 5* home where she’ll be truly loved.

Open to Vet No Loans No Trials

Based near Leicester

Brilliant viewing facilities, No Pressure feel at home and help at hand!

Homes will be vetted

References may be asked for

Call "Sam" on 07833085866" for more info.

https://www.facebook.com/smartperformancehorses/

Transport can be arrange anywhere in the world


Ideal Riding Club horse


Ref #: 398735
  • Excellent in traffic
  • Lovely manners
  • Kind natured
£3,000
  • Thoroughbred
  • Bay
  • Gelding
  • 11 years
  • 16.1 hands (LHC)
  • Excellent in traffic
  • Lovely manners
  • Kind natured
Connor is a 16.1hh 11yo quality bay gelding – ideal Riding Club all-rounder/teenagers horse.

Genuine, much-loved horse looking for a new home. He has been with us for the last 6 years. He is the type that thrives on regular, consistent work and would suit an active pony club/Riding Club home where he can have a varied life.

He has previously competed in showjumping and cross-country up to 1m, and dressage to Prelim, and would happily turn his hoof to most Riding Club activities — clinics, fun rides, lessons, camps and low-level competitions.

He hacks both alone and in company and is excellent in traffic, but is best suited to a confident, competent rider who is happy to support and “hold his hand” when needed. He has a kind nature and loves attention and cuddles. He is a TB and can do excited bucks, so not suitable for novices, nervous riders or those wanting a kick-along type. We did try steroid injections which did not make a difference, hence price.

Good to handle in all ways: easy to catch, clip, box and shoe, price including tack and rugs.
Priced realistically for a quick sale as he really needs to be back in consistent work, which sadly my daughter can no longer give him due to her apprenticeship.

?? Based in Hitchin, Hertfordshire

Please only get in touch if you are an experienced rider looking for a genuine Riding Club all-rounder who will flourish with the right person.
Robin des pres
In sin Insan

Daphne (Mellick Daffey)


Ref #: 400213
  • Daphne (Mellick Daffey) - 16hh, Dun mare, 7yrs old
  • Would suit a riding club type home or a mother- daughter share
£12,000 ONO
  • Irish
  • Dun
  • Mare
  • 7 years
  • 16 hands
  • Daphne (Mellick Daffey) - 16hh, Dun mare, 7yrs old
  • Would suit a riding club type home or a mother- daughter share

Daphne is a very sweet and eye catching mare who has a relaxed and loving nature on the ground, and is active and shows a good attitude to work in the school. She is currently working at our riding school and training centre where she is primarily used for our intermediate/ advanced clients, for our BHS professional training sessions and for the BHS Stage 3 and 4 exams.

She is snaffle-mouthed and is used for flat work, pole lessons, show jumping, and cross-country lessons. She is very good to work on the lunge and to be ridden on the lunge. Daphne has competed in our onsite competitions at Novice level dressage, and up to 80cm show jumping and arena eventing. She is active and balanced in all three paces, however is still green in her education and needs further work and consistency to improve her overall suppleness. She is good out hacking in our onsite woods, is used to going out in company but can go on her own.

In the summer she lives out overnight in a small herd of 7 other mares, and lives in during the winter with access to some turnout every couple of days. Up to date with vaccinations, teeth, worming, shoeing. She is good to clip and trim and easy to handle on the ground.

It is time for Daphne to go to a one on one home where she can progress further in any discipline, she would suit a riding club type home or a mother- daughter share.
This lovely mare deserves a 5* home.

Videos available on request

For more info please contact Sofia: 07468 584953


Reliable and Safe Hack / Allrounder (14.2–16hh)


Ref #: 400211
  • Long-term home
  • Must hack alone and be good in traffic
  • Calm honest temperament
  • Long-term home
  • Must hack alone and be good in traffic
  • Calm honest temperament
Seeking a 14.2hh–16hh low level allrounder. Gelding preferred but mare considered, aged 6 - 15 years, to join a knowledgeable, quiet private home.

Requirements:
• Must hack alone and be good in traffic, including tractors.
• A low level allrounder that enjoys hacking and is happy to do schooling/ jumping/ fun rides
• Easy to do, kind genuine temperament essential —no sharp or unpredictable types
• Open to all shapes and sizes but lean towards ISH or ID
• Must be good to load, shoe, catch, clip etc

Living situation:
• Must be happy living with a mare
• Stable available
• All-year turnout with excellent routine and care

Home offered:
• 5* home
• Long-term commitment
• Healthy budget available for the right horse — quality and temperament prioritised over speed or scope
• Would also consider loan or lwvtb
• Looking to view in February, but will wait for right horse.




Based in the East Midlands — willing to travel within reason for the right match.
Please get in touch with info, description and photos/videos,

Mocha


Ref #: 399070
  • A extremly sweet horse
  • Perfect family allrounder
  • A real yard favourite
  • British Warmblood
  • Bay
  • Gelding
  • 10 years
  • 16.2 hands
  • A extremly sweet horse
  • Perfect family allrounder
  • A real yard favourite

Mocha - Searching for his forever home. He’s a super friendly chap who is searching for a low level riding club home 

Schools very well on the flat and would make a super smart dressage horse!
Has a very good change on him.

He will happily jump around a small set of fences we have jumped him over all colourful and rustic fences which he seems to enjoy

Mocha has a reduced price tag as he has had the wind tie back which was successful! And he does have a parrot mouth which is easily managed.

He’s a super smart horse for someone on a budget that wants to still enjoy hacking / schooling and a small amount of jumping

He hacks very well all around our farm and has been an absolute star in traffic 

He could easily be used in a riding school environment

Mocha has come back to us for re-sale due to his owners time commitments forces a very sad sale

Based in Hemel Hempstead

Please call Ben for more information
07734867134

Flatwork video: https://youtu.be/FkSiswawtww?feature=shared

Jump video: https://youtu.be/esJ_4nrEJxk?feature=shared

Hacking & Road video: https://youtu.be/772PiQxPdfs?feature=shared


Cracking Pure bred Connemara


Ref #: 400093
  • Lovely quiet Hunter
  • Fantastic temperament
  • Breeding recorded and HWSD N/N
£12,000
  • Connemara
  • Grey roan
  • Gelding
  • 5 years
  • 15 hands
  • Lovely quiet Hunter
  • Fantastic temperament
  • Breeding recorded and HWSD N/N

Stunning pure bred Connemara with full Connemara book and HWSD N/N.

Pablo is a super little horse, has lovely flowing paces and working consistently in an outline. He is not sharp, snaffle mouthed, he has been a real confidence giver to me getting back into riding after a break.

I have even regularly hunted him this season and he is a star not strong, happy to stand very polite and straight forward. Excellent to load and travel even on my own after hunting. He has been showing in Ireland for education and was placed. Pablo has been very honest with his jumping and really enjoys it.

We have taken him to arena cross country where he was again very sensible with his surroundings and jumped everything he was asked including ditches and going straight into the water.

Pablo is very well mannered, level headed and loving, good to box, shoe and catch.

He has been hacked out alone and in company and been good with back road traffic seen to date including big tractors.

More pictures and another video on our website.

Orchard Celtic Heaven Silver Heaven Silver Cloud
Bitter Lemon
Rockwell Celtic Sparrow Celtic Bobby Sparrow
Moanbaun Lily
Rathcline Sanatra's Girl Rathcline Melvins Boy Lough Melvin Gorteen
Rockley Lass
Cushlough Lady Earlson
Trabane Lady Ann

Safe and sensible for dressage and hacking


Ref #: 400182
  • Looking for a safe, sane and sensible horse for dressage and hacking
  • Looking for a safe, sane and sensible horse for dressage and hacking

Looking for a safe, sane and sensible horse for dressage and hacking.

To attend weekly training sessions and dressage camps, and regular hacking. No vices, must load/travel well, confidence builder, for rider competing at elementary. Horse will have a 5 star home. Must have a nice personality and enjoy being pampered.

16.1-17.2 aged aprox between 8 and 12

Ideally something that has done a bit of everything and maybe owner is now wanting to move on a level. ID x Connemara x (or similar) or very sensible warmblood, no TBs

Good budget for the right horse. Must pass a vetting. Yorkshire area, though willing to travel for the right horse. Private sellers only, no dealers.


Cracking old fashioned Irish mare


Ref #: 398698
  • Cracking old fashioned Irish mare
  • A great hack with more to offer
  • Could do any low level job
£3,650
  • Irish Draught
  • Mare
  • 15 years
  • 16 hands
  • Cracking old fashioned Irish mare
  • A great hack with more to offer
  • Could do any low level job
Super 16 hand 15 yr old clsss 1 Irish draught mare.

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

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

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

Travels on box or trailer. 

PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE TRANSPORT. Horse based in west of Ireland 45 mins from Shannon airport Transport can be arranged

 

 

Stunning Cob x ID gelding


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

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

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

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

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


Gorgeous Registered Shire Mare


Ref #: 398575
  • Beautiful straight mover
  • Registered with the Shire Horse Society
  • Brilliant to hack
£9,750
  • Shire
  • Bay
  • Mare
  • 5 years
  • 17 hands
  • Beautiful straight mover
  • Registered with the Shire Horse Society
  • Brilliant to hack

Charismatic rising 5 year old, 17hh Shire Mare for Sale. Frances is a true example of a Shire Horse, she is dark bay with 4 white socks, plenty of feather and a white strip.

She combines power, elegance and a willingness to work. She is a straight mover and has an impressive walk, trot and canter. Frances is a responsive and forward going ride, however she is snaffle mouthed at all times.

I have no doubt she will excel in any sphere, she would look brilliant in the hunting field, dressage arena, show ring or even out eventing.

Frances is excellent to hack both alone and in company, she has seen lots of traffic and is always well behaved. She has been on forestry rides, jumped ditches and is a pleasure to take anywhere!

To handle, Frances is a gentle giant. She has been to arena hires and is good to load and she will stand on the trailer whilst another horse is being ridden.

Frances would be an asset to any yard!

Owner has sold their small holding which forces sale.

Wrangler George Cowerslane Imperial
Brickell Queen of Hearts Hainton Brickell Frank

Stunning Shire Cross / 16.2hh / Jet Black


Ref #: 399801
  • Super Safe / Gentle Giant
  • Kind / Genuine / Loving
  • Happy Hack / Allrounder
£12,500 ONO
  • Shire
  • Black
  • Mare
  • 6 years
  • 16.2 hands
  • Super Safe / Gentle Giant
  • Kind / Genuine / Loving
  • Happy Hack / Allrounder

16.2hh
Shire Cross
Chunky Weight Carrier
Jet Black, 6yrs, mare

Astrid is a stunning Jet black Shire Cross with a big heart and a loving sole currently working in a riding school by intermediate level and above riders, although still green in the school, she is a genuine blank canvas with a lovely, willing and trainable nature. She is beginning to understand his flatwork, canters on the correct leg, and is learning to maintain balance and straightness. She is confident over poles and small obstacles and always tries her best; never sharp, spooky or silly, simply straightforward and eager to learn. With a more competent rider, she will work into a soft outline and is already showing promising development in suppleness, balance and responsiveness to the leg, including the early stages of lateral work.

She is wonderfully safe and sensible, naturally more whoa than go. If a rider loses balance or stirrups, she will quietly come back to walk without being asked, making him incredibly forgiving and confidence-building for riders with less knowledge.

She has a big, genuine heart and learns quickly. Despite not having done extensive arena work, she puts his heart and soul into everything asked of her. Her slow and steady outlook on life, paired with her calm, unflappable temperament, means nothing much phases her.

Her experience has been primarily trekking and hacking, and this is where she truly shines. She will happily plod along on a loose rein and look after his rider in any environment, making her a super kind, uncomplicated type for someone who wants to put their own stamp on a genuine, honest horse. She is most definitely a sturdy sure footed mare with a leg in each corner.

She does not fizz up, spook, shy, rush, pull or behave in a silly manner. Her chilled, steady temperament remains the same wherever she goes.

Astrid hacks in the heaviest of traffic without batting an eyelid, waiting politely at junctions without moving, staying rock-solid as lorries, buses, tractors, trailers, motorbikes and farm machinery pass closely by. Open fields are no problem either; she has impeccable manners in open spaces and has cantered and gently galloped on grass verges beside busy roads. In a group, she is happy leading, in the middle or at the back, never pulling or trying to overtake if anything, she sometimes needs reminding to keep up!

She also hacks out alone with complete confidence and a mature, ladylike attitude. Absolutely nothing seems to faze her, making her an ideal partner for someone wanting a reliable, safe and genuine horse who will give confidence and enjoy life at a steady pace.

Astrid can be ridden every now and again and have the same chilled out attitude as when ridden daily.

She is excellent catch, load, travel, bath, clip, groom, farrier, dentist, vet.

She absolutely loves to be pampered, she will stand all day without a head collar and lead rope whilst being groomed, bathed, cuddled and fussed over.
She stands quite happily in her stable eating her hay with the door open, never attempting to walk out unless asked.

She gets lead, caught and handled by the smallest of children, she is quite happy being dragged around the yard on the end of a lead rope.

She will stand at a mounting block without moving until mounted, regardless of how long it takes.

Snaffle mouth with absolutely no gadgets.

She is currently stabled during the day and out at night within a mixed herd, she is equally happy to be stabled or turned out full time, she keeps herself to herself and never causes any trouble despite being out with 30 other horses.
She isn’t clingy or marish in any way and is happy being stable and or turned out solo.

Astid will give confidence to any rider/ handler and could easily compete at riding club level, fun/beach rides.

She can go for months without work then be tacked up and ridden without any fuss, she is extremely low maintenance, she maintains her weight all year round on grass and hay and Haylage during the winter months.
She has never been lame had laminitis, sweet-itch or sarcoids.

In the whole time I have her I can honestly say she has never been lame, sick or sorry, my vet can verify this, she has passed the riding school annual inspections with flying colours, this 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.

Astrid is being sold on behalf of my son as a private sale

Absolute heartbreaking sale but we like to change our stock around about every few years to give our fantastic horses and ponies the opportunity to experience a one to one home again.

We have other horses and ponies available for viewings.

Photos and videos available upon request.

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


HEART HORSE - the kindest horse you will ever meet .


Ref #: 399287
  • Talented dressage horse and the sweetest soul you will meet.
£14,000 OVNO
  • Connemara Part Bred
  • Grey roan
  • Mare
  • 8 years
  • 15.3 hands
  • Talented dressage horse and the sweetest soul you will meet.

Connie x wb -unusual grey roan

The loveliest soul you could meet ,so kind to everyone she meets . So polite to do everything with and loves to be loved .

She’s very talented on the flat ,out competing at novice ,top 3 every time out . She also loves lunches at the pub,pole clinics ,hacks with friends,beach etc .

She’s so pretty and everyone who meets her loves her too.

She will only go to the best of homes -

I know she will be someone’s heart horse .

First to see will buy this one off mare .


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