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Perfect Amateur Allrounder


Ref #: 387668
  • Lightly showjumped to 1m
  • XC schooled
  • Perfect mother/daughter share
  • Thoroughbred
  • Chestnut Roan
  • Gelding
  • 8 years
  • 16.1 hands
  • Lightly showjumped to 1m
  • XC schooled
  • Perfect mother/daughter share

Showjumped up to 1m with amateur female rider. Has been cross country schooling round somerford.

Easy to do in all ways. Snaffle mouthed and level headed. Very eager to please.

Lovely young horse with lots to offer his new rider, very low milage, he could excel in any discipline.

Full Wetherby’s papers.

Full vetting and X rays done as a 5yr old.

Priced in the lower teens.


Franco Grasso


Ref #: 400540
  • Will make a lovely all rounder / showing prospect
  • Stunning Boy / ROR Eligible
  • Lovely temperament
£5,500 OVNO
  • Thoroughbred
  • Bay
  • Gelding
  • 8 years
  • 16.1 hands
  • Will make a lovely all rounder / showing prospect
  • Stunning Boy / ROR Eligible
  • Lovely temperament

Franco was purchased June 2024 direct from the race yard, he's spent some time with me being schooled and we did some jumping. He is a lovely balanced ride with an armchair canter and established changes so would suit showing or dressage, which he really enjoys, with some more education.

I switched disciplines to Polo in August 2025 and unfortunately he’s too tall for the sport and doesn’t enjoy it as much as I do. He hacks lovely in a pair, but can be very strong and forward in a group.

Franco is a lovely sweet boy who enjoys cuddles and strawberries, I’m looking for the best home for my special boy.

Tack not included but some rugs will be.

Frankel
Oakley Girl

Teddy


Ref #: 400525
  • He has been mainly hunted in Ireland
  • A smart, quality young cob
  • Showing a scopey, careful jump
£10,000
  • Cob
  • Black
  • Gelding
  • 5 years
  • 15.2 hands
  • He has been mainly hunted in Ireland
  • A smart, quality young cob
  • Showing a scopey, careful jump

A smart, quality young cob with fantastic paces, working in a correct, balanced frame and showing a great attitude to his work.

He has been mainly hunted in Ireland and will cross any country — bold and genuine, especially impressive with ditches, drains and varied terrain, always confident and sure-footed.

A pleasure to have around the yard with lovely manners. Easy to clip, shoe, load and handle, and generally a straightforward, kind horse in every way.

Showing a scopey, careful jump with a real desire to please his rider. Still young but has a brilliant brain and gives a great feel, making him a very exciting prospect for a variety of homes.


Dream Schoolmistress that's done everything


Ref #: 399671
  • Uncomplicated, Confidence giving, Snaffle Mouthed ride
  • BD Regionals competitor, BSJA on a Ticket & BE Record arena eventing
  • Mother Daughter Share / Amateurs Dream / Teenagers all rounder
£12,595 offers
  • Anglo European
  • Bay
  • Mare
  • 14 years
  • 16.1 hands
  • Uncomplicated, Confidence giving, Snaffle Mouthed ride
  • BD Regionals competitor, BSJA on a Ticket & BE Record arena eventing
  • Mother Daughter Share / Amateurs Dream / Teenagers all rounder

Good As Gold (Rhea) - 16.1hh | 14-year-old AES Schoolmistress Mare

Rhea is a truly exceptional, high-quality schoolmistress offering talent, temperament and versatility in equal measure. An ideal choice for a discerning amateur, a teenager stepping up the levels, or a mother–daughter share seeking a genuine, confidence-giving partner.

She is a beautifully bred mare by Alex H x Daggers Drawn xx Shalford and possesses the kindest, most genuine nature. Rhea is entirely uncomplicated and mannerly, with no mareish behaviour. She is impeccable to handle: easy to catch, clip, shoe and manage, and is equally happy stabled alone or in company. She loads and travels faultlessly, both alone and with others, and will stand quietly on the lorry or trailer — quite literally good as gold.

On the flat, Rhea offers three correct, balanced and uphill paces, giving a polished and comfortable feel. She has a proven and established dressage record, having competed successfully up to Medium level, achieving scores of up to 65%. She holds British Dressage points at Prelim, Novice and Medium, has competed at Elementary Area Festivals, and has represented at Summer Regionals at Novice level, demonstrating her consistency and trainability.

Rhea is an equally impressive and confidence-inspiring jumper. She has a rhythmic, adjustable canter and a careful, correct technique, always remaining balanced and rideable. She is brave and honest, never saying no, and recently took a nervous rider comfortably around a 1.05m course. She happily jumps fillers, water trays and unfamiliar fences with ease. She has competed in unaffiliated show jumping and has also jumped BS on a ticket. She currently has no BS points, making her an excellent opportunity for someone seeking a genuine, competitive no-points horse who is proven to deliver a reliable round.

She has also competed in Arena Eventing, finishing with only time faults, and has been cross-country schooling, where she has proven bold, straightforward and extremely confidence giving. With her attitude and scope, she would be well suited to eventing or a varied competitive career.

Rhea hacks happily both alone and in company and is a pleasure to have in the yard. She is a versatile, talented and enjoyable mare with an exceptional amount to offer the right rider.

She will continue cross-country schooling while with us, which may be reflected in her price.

Sensible offers considered.
Open to vetting.
Based in Doncaster.
Viewings welcome — may sell unseen to the right home.
Transport can be arranged.

Alex H Goodtimes NIMMERDOR
ZIGEUNERIN
Monica I CONCERTO II
CLEOPATRA II
COLEORTON DAGGER DAGGERS DRAWN DIESIS
SUN AND SHADE
TAYOVULLIN SHALFORD
FIFTH QUARTER

Overheight reg Connemara gelding. PC/BE/NSEA/BS/RC/WH


Ref #: 385108
  • Stunning looks
  • MW stamp with plenty of substance
  • Nice jump
£8,000
  • Connemara
  • Dark bay
  • Gelding
  • 6 years
  • 15.2 hands
  • Stunning looks
  • MW stamp with plenty of substance
  • Nice jump

Choccy is a 15.2hh Dark Bay 6yr Connemara gelding.

Tullykyne Prince x Dunlewey Goshawk

N/N HWSD

An outstanding model of a Connemara MW stamp and a leg at each corner.

We imported him last year as a late starter and have producing him along.

He has 3 correct paces and shows a good jump. More of a leg on type than a sharp one.

Will make a lovely WH. Snaffle mouth.

Hacks alone and in company.

Potential to BE, BS. Upto date with teeth, physio, vaccinations.

Was vetted prior to import. No medical history.

Stunning looks and friendly on the ground.

Due to him being a late starter he isn’t for a novice rider as still requires schooling he is no Valegro yet!


FRANK


Ref #: 400522
  • Complete schoolmaster with lots of experience
  • Seasoned hunter and he stands like a rock
  • Lovely big stamp, quality type
£9,500
  • Irish Sports Horse
  • Grey
  • Gelding
  • 10 years
  • 17.2 hands
  • Complete schoolmaster with lots of experience
  • Seasoned hunter and he stands like a rock
  • Lovely big stamp, quality type

Talented 2016 grey 17.2hh Irish sports horse gelding. He has endless scope and a lovely ride in all ways, has done BE100 and is very brave cross country and showjumping, certainly helps his rider out and wants to please.

He has three lovely paces and would do a dressage job, very comfortable and a great mover. He hacks alone and in company, good in open spaces and will pass the heaviest of traffic unbothered, he’s the same alone and in company, once of the nicest hacks you’ll find.

Frank has also done four seasons hunting, he loves hunting and stands like an absolute rock.

Frank is strong, especially when hunting, he’s manageable and has always had petite lady riders, but he isn’t snaffle mouthed. His price reflects this.

He is a total darling on the ground in every way, a laid back, kind and relaxed type, open to any vet or trainer

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


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


 

 

Gorgeous all rounder


Ref #: 400512
  • Perfect family horse sweet gelding wanting one to one relationship proper all rounder
  • sweet gelding wanting one to one relationship
  • proper all rounder
£4,500 ONO
  • ID x TB
  • Bay
  • Gelding
  • 13 years
  • 16.2 hands
  • Perfect family horse sweet gelding wanting one to one relationship proper all rounder
  • sweet gelding wanting one to one relationship
  • proper all rounder

13-year-old gelding for sale. A proper all-rounder who has hunted and is equally happy hacking — sensible, straightforward and enjoyable to ride.

He has only recently come back into work due to personal circumstances, which can be discussed. There was a minor injury only (nothing serious), and he is now back in light work. Because of this, he is currently very weak and is being brought back slowly, but he’s building up nicely, feeling better every day and genuinely enjoying his work.

On the ground he is lovely to handle — kind, easy, and well-mannered. He really thrives on one-to-one attention and would suit someone wanting their own horse to build a partnership with. He just needs that personal time and consistency.

With the right person, he will make a brilliant partner — whether for hacking, hunting, or general all-round activities.

Happy to discuss his history and current workload with genuine enquiries.


DENA DU RONA Z


Ref #: 400352
  • Quality bloodlines
  • Competed up to, 110cm BSJ
  • Competed at bolesworth in the young horse classes as a 4 year old
£14,750
  • Zangersheide
  • Grey
  • Mare
  • 8 years
  • 15.3 hands (LHC)
  • Quality bloodlines
  • Competed up to, 110cm BSJ
  • Competed at bolesworth in the young horse classes as a 4 year old

Minnie is a kind, quality grey mare with a careful jump. She has competed successfully British Showjumping up to 1.10m.

She has been XC schooling, where she proved very brave and genuine, happily jumping hedges, ditches, steps and varied obstacles. Minnie has been out hunting for the first time, was well mannered and took everything in her stride.

- Easy to load and travel, alone or with company (trailer and lorry)
-Well-mannered and sensible to handle
-Happy living in or out – good in the field alone or with others
- Quality bloodlines
- Good to hack alone or with company

Minnie would suit a competent rider looking to excel In many disciplines.

Sold due to lack of time to ride

Please WhatsApp me for more Videos and info.

Dallas Vld Douglas Darco
Fiona M
Wonder A.S Heartbreaker
Sonnet
Elaiza Du Rona Z E- Star Big Star
Sunrise
Cassou Du Rona Z Centauer Z
Zarona

Beautiful, Unspoilt, Schoolmistress ready now!


Ref #: 364399
  • Unspoilt School Mistress - ready to teach and excel! Wins everytime!
  • Absolutely No vices or issues, perfect manners.
  • Very bold, flashy, trainable, level headed and willing - never stops!
£10,000 OVNO
  • ID x TB
  • Bay
  • Mare
  • 16 years
  • 16.1 hands
  • Unspoilt School Mistress - ready to teach and excel! Wins everytime!
  • Absolutely No vices or issues, perfect manners.
  • Very bold, flashy, trainable, level headed and willing - never stops!

Flashy and fabulous!! Fulwood Flamboyant (aka Tilly)

ID x TB (King of Diamonds Lineage) is an amazing dream horse that will shine in all spheres. 16.1hh beautiful 16 year old bay mare.

Tilly is a very experienced all-rounder. Happily pops 90cm/1m showjumping, has previously competed EGB, BSJA, BRC, an absolute machine Cross Country and has awesome lateral movement and extension in Dressage. She would suit a mature rider in all Riding Club disciplines.

Well mannered on the ground and in the saddle at home and away at shows. Travels and hacks alone or in company like a dream, happy to go first or last. Perfect confidence-giving horse for competitive amateur/mature rider. She never stops, she just jumps higher if not sure! She is extremely uncomplicated and easy to ride. She is not strong, can ride her on the buckle end, however, she is a powerful ID x and has good energy. She takes you into a jump with confidence and has a lovey consistent canter stride. This mare may be 16, but she has never been hammered!

She has no vices, doesn't kick, buck or bite. She has never had any digestive issues nor does she shy or spook! Very level headed mare. She lived out happily 24/7 and is not needy.

She's a kind genuine horse whom has been completely unspoilt with plenty of experience and ample scope, she is equally happy to trot over cross poles for a less confident rider or over a 1m track and will definitely take care of her rider, therefore would suit a mother/daughter team.

This lovely mare has been in the same home since 6 months old and is very loved, however my ill health and cancer treatment forces very sad sale and she must go before this winter hence the price.

However, the right home for this wonderful mare is more important than the price as she owes me nothing. She also comes with her feed fully sponsored by Equidiet UK Ltd, as she is an EquidGellie of 10 years, hence why she looks so healthy and amazing!

Would prefer someone mature who will give her a lovely life, doing a bit of everything, with a horsey friend to live with in a lovely home environment as she's never lived on a busy livery yard.

Serious enquiries only. Absolutely NO Time wasters, please.

Located nr Caistor, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire.

Lucky Diamond King of Diamonds Errical
Ruby
Highland Lady HIghland Flight
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Bell Star n.a. n.a
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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

Amazing opportunity


Ref #: 399074
  • Head turner
  • Fabulous personality
  • Incredible potential
£17,000
  • Cob
  • Gelding
  • 7 years
  • 15 hands
  • Head turner
  • Fabulous personality
  • Incredible potential

Acresdale the Greatest Showman Aka. Cartier, a substantial 15hh who oozes presence.

A true stamp of a cob, passported with TGCA red stud book. Sired by the infamous Drumbracken Golden Lad who now resides in the US. Out of lines including Shambo and Hermits, this boy truly is a head turner.

His personality matches his stunning looks, he is the kindest boy who wants nothing more than to please and be doted on. A true yard favourite who comes with a warning of stealing your heart.

Snaffle mouthed, hacks alone and in company, has three paces in the school and has popped a small jump. Carts has been brought on slowly and is ready for someone experienced to put their own stamp on him to show off his full potential.

Up to date with teeth/feet/vacs Cartier will come with a full wardrobe including a made to measure black country saddle.

Drumbracken Golden Lad Hermits Golden Chalice Hermits Golden Sunlight
Hermits Natasha
Our Sue Shambo
Suzie
Prada of Acresdale

Superb maxi cob/hunter/allrounder


Ref #: 400478
  • Elegant yet substatial beautiful cob
  • Riding very well for her age
  • Would excel in so many areas moves so well for her type
£7,750
  • Cob
  • Bay
  • Mare
  • 4 years
  • 16 hands
  • Elegant yet substatial beautiful cob
  • Riding very well for her age
  • Would excel in so many areas moves so well for her type

Jay is a Top quality maxi cob type/allrounder/hunter

16hh 4yo mare, Irish Draught x cob

Shes been produced to see the world and takes it all in her stride so far, she’s had a couple of days out hunting recently and is honest genuine and brave.

She is riding well on the flat for her age on a lovely contact with a soft snaffle mouth. Fab mover to do a bit of showing, dressage and enjoys popping a fence .

Cobs like Jay don’t come around very often, she’s super type, temperment she lives attention. Not a super hairy type so easy to maintain.

Hacks out a dream for her age in traffic, alone and in company, passing everything including trains.

No lumps, bumps, vices recent five stage vetting, transport can be arranged


Stunning mare looking for a new home


Ref #: 399044
  • Loves to hack
  • Loves pole work clinics
  • Very easy to handle
£10,000 ONO
  • Warmblood
  • Bay
  • Mare
  • 15 years
  • 16.1 hands
  • Loves to hack
  • Loves pole work clinics
  • Very easy to handle

She is a very sweet mare who is very intelligent with 3 lovely paces and a fantastic canter!

Working at Novice / Elementary
Loves pole work clinic
Loves hacking
Done a few sponsored rides and was super
Done some unaffiliated dressage and music with high 60s and some 70%

Very easy to handle
Good to load, travel and stand on the trailer at a show
Good to shoe and clip
Teeth recently done

Bold out hacking alone or in company

Good to turn out overnight or day time

Very sweet personality. Ready to go and continue her training

She needs a confident rider as she can be quite energetic at times in winter.

Sad sale as she has just got a bit too much for her current rider who is in her 60s.

Video available on request

Location Hampshire

HEARTBREAKER NIMMERDOR PREF FARN PREF
RAMONAA STER
BACAROLE STER SILVANO
ORCHIDEE
WAGATA M NABAB DE REVE QUIDAM DE REVEL SF
MELODIE EN FA
LEGATA CALYPSO
EGATA

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


 

 

BLUE


Ref #: 400370
  • Super hack, anyone’s ride
  • Kind, gentle and easy cob
  • Loves to jump!
£7,500
  • Cob
  • Coloured
  • Gelding
  • 11 years
  • 14.3 hands
  • Super hack, anyone’s ride
  • Kind, gentle and easy cob
  • Loves to jump!

Easy 2015 14.3hh cob gelding, this lovely lad is easy, fun and loves to learn! He’s done lots of hacking, schooling, jumping and low level riding club activities including dressage competitions.

Blue is greener for his age (but very safe) as his owner has had her own personal reasons for not riding meaning he’s had gaps in education, so he’s a good allrounder with low mileage.

Blue has three nice paces on the flat and has a light snaffle mouth. He couldn’t care less about coloured fillers, he isn’t at all spooky and he’s super bold.

He’s a lovely chap to hack out and will go alone and in company, again he’s bold and isn’t worried about surroundings or any types of traffic. He’s a big softie on the ground, loves to be loved and everyone’s friend. He’s a low maintenance type, barefoot and happy living out.

Happy hackers dream all day long! Open to any vet or trainer.

Trial period available WhatsApp message for videos.


Super Allrounder


Ref #: 399244
  • Calm & well mannered
  • Super jumper
  • Great to hack
£9,000 OIRO
  • Irish Sports Horse
  • Dark brown
  • Gelding
  • 11 years
  • 15.3 hands
  • Calm & well mannered
  • Super jumper
  • Great to hack

Lovely Riding Club Horse. Very well mannered and uncomplicated RC horse. Brown Gelding, 11yrs, 15.3hh

Sailor has competed at RC level Dressage and SJ in Ireland with success and has lovely paces, a very good canter and works happily in a snaffle bridle.

He is calm and sensible in big open spaces and has been to Hunter Trials and XC schooling - not hot headed or strong - enjoys his jumping and is not spooky.

A very nice horse to hack out and he will go alone or with others, happy to pass any road or farm traffic.

Super kind and easy to do - he has a lovely sweet nature and is a real yard favourite. Very good to catch, will turn out easily with others, leads nicely and ties up without drama!

Good with the farrier, loads easily and is good to clip.

A very nice horse that could do any RC home and would be a good mum & daughter share.


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


School master


Ref #: 387256
  • Part exchange / swap welcomed
  • Seasoned hunter
  • Schoolmaster
POA
  • ISH / WB
  • Skewbald
  • Gelding
  • 12 years
  • 16.3 hands
  • Part exchange / swap welcomed
  • Seasoned hunter
  • Schoolmaster
Patch is searching for his right person. Maybe you’re a more novice rider or an older rider looking for a quiet horse that will teach you and give you confidence, but in return needs a little TLC himself. Or maybe you have purchased a horse that isn’t quite right for you and are looking to part exchange or possibly swap.

We are offering our hireling for sale due to him needing a. slightly, quieter life. He sometimes needs a little bute, and or a steroid injection also helps him behind. Never really a lame step, just management to keep a nice horse comfortable. Like us, we also need a paracetamol from time to time, with many miles left on the clock and far from hanging up our riding boots!

He is a real schoolmaster. No vices. No blemishes. Loads of experience in showjumping, hunting, showing, dressage & a real cross country machine. 

Good to clip, catch, load, travel and shoe. Schooled beautifully on the flat and good enough for the show ring. Hacks alone and not silly in company. Will pop a course of 90cm easily and is not scared of fillers or solid fences. Has hunted many seasons and could still do.

Fab & fun horse to take out on your own or with friends. Has been to loads of fun rides & beach rides. 

Sold from field with Warrenty. Open to sensible offers. For sale as downsizing and haven’t really hunted since Christmas due to all the wet weather so no longer needed. Still suitable as a hireling so if unsold will return back to work with the other horses this spring.

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