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3 year old 16.2hh full Irish draught filly


Ref #: 403379
  • Unbroken blank canvas ready for someone to produce their own way
  • Athletic filly with plenty of bone and presence
  • A kind natured, genuine young horse
£4,000
  • Irish Draught
  • Black
  • Filly
  • 3 years
  • 16.2 hands
  • Unbroken blank canvas ready for someone to produce their own way
  • Athletic filly with plenty of bone and presence
  • A kind natured, genuine young horse
Suzie is a 16.2hh 3 year old Irish Draught filly by Farmhill Highlander, on a green book with full recorded breeding. She is an unbroken blank canvas ready for someone to put their own stamp on.

She turns out in a mixed herd and comes to call in the field, she is also content to be stabled with no vices. She is good to handle and has a lovely kind temperament, the sort that loves a fuss and wants to be your friend.

Suzie is an athletic filly with plenty of bone and presence and shows an impressive loose jump, she could go on to make a quality hunter, eventer or allround riding horse - the world is her oyster.

She has a small scar on her back left pastern from an old field injury which does not affect her in any way.

A lovely genuine young horse with plenty of potential for someone wanting a quality Irish Draught to bring on.
Farmhill Highlander WRS Sun Rich Grey Macha
Kilcrenmon Gold
Mozen Holly Coolcronan Wood
Mizen Lass
Katies Star Coildarach Scirocco Merry Mate
Coilldarach De Deon
Tobberoe Star Gurraun Zidane
Curraghmore Diamonds

Super sweet all rounder


Ref #: 407918
£9,750 ONO
  • Appaloosa
  • Appaloosa
  • Mare
  • 11 years
  • 15.1 hands

April Belle, 15.1 11yo Appaloosa mare. Belle is a real sweetie, already a yard favourite, never marish very gentle and easy to do in all ways - clip, farrier, turnout/catch, load & travel, bath, groom.

She’s been out and about with a teenage girl doing NSEA, PC, SJ, XC activities. She is a forward ride and absolutely loves to jump. She will drop into a nice outline and would do a good test also. Belle hacks out alone and in company (can need encouragement leaving the yard on her own but once out is fine) and is good in traffic and open spaces.

Belle is perfect mother/daughter share, PC, RC, all rounder, low level eventer. Due to her being a forward ride wouldn’t suit someone nervous.

Very sadly for sale due to health reasons, so she is available with all her wardrobe - saddle, bridle & rugs. Seen on sales livery lingfield Surrey

More pics/videos available on request


Mercedes


Ref #: 405232
  • Quiet and easy to do in all ways.
  • 3 lovely paces.
  • Priced to sell.
£6,000
  • Irish Sports Horse
  • Chestnut
  • Mare
  • 5 years
  • 16.1 hands
  • Quiet and easy to do in all ways.
  • 3 lovely paces.
  • Priced to sell.

Mercedes is a very easy going horse who’s ready for someone to put their own stamp on.

Always snaffle mouthed with lovely paces. Ideal to produce further for any discipline.

We backed her last year and went to a couple of clear round shows where she proved to be very straightforward and not phased by any fillers etc.

She’s great to load and stands perfectly on the lorry. She’s had a winter holiday and now back in work looking for a loving new home.

Good to hack and ride round the fields never strong or silly in open spaces. Although she’s a chestnut mare she is the loveliest horse to be around and never mareish in any way.

Good to catch,trim,clip etc. no vices. Been out with mares and geldings and is never an issue.


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.


Potential hunter prospect


Ref #: 404253
  • Amazing ground manners
  • Shires shire dubawi
  • Would do amazing in the right hands. So much potential
£9,500
  • Thoroughbred
  • Chestnut
  • Gelding
  • 10 years
  • 17.2 hands (LHC)
  • Amazing ground manners
  • Shires shire dubawi
  • Would do amazing in the right hands. So much potential

Eventing and hunting prospect in the right hands - 10years old 17.2hh chestnut thoroughbred gelding

About Jack

Hacks out alone and in company Jack hasn’t done much road work in his current home.

Not a novice ride due to size and can be a little bit nappy, but it’s fine with a confident rider he could really go far.

Currently lives out but has been stabled, he can be with a heard or on his own.

He is up to date with vaccinations, teeth shoes and wormer. Can speak to physio therapist.

Ridden work Jack hasn’t done much, as I have out sized myself and lack of facilities of where we are. Jack will need a confident rider which would help him excel him self there is definitely hunting prospect in the right home.

Happy to have vetting done.

He will come with his full wardrobe £9.5k

This is a very hard decision to make but I have to do what’s best for Jack. He will only be going to the best of homes so no joyriders and time waster

Universal (IRE) Dubawi (IRE)
UN desperado (FR)
What a vintage (IRE)

Perfect unicorn all rounder


Ref #: 401363
  • Showjumped upto 1.05. Forward, fun type. Lots of wins
  • Lovely flatwork. Very responsive ride with 3 beautiful paces
  • Hacks alone or in company. Been to the beach, fun rides, great in traffic.
£15,000 OVNO
  • Irish Sports Horse
  • Grey
  • Gelding
  • 11 years
  • 16 hands
  • Showjumped upto 1.05. Forward, fun type. Lots of wins
  • Lovely flatwork. Very responsive ride with 3 beautiful paces
  • Hacks alone or in company. Been to the beach, fun rides, great in traffic.

Louie is a huge part of our family. I brought him 4 years ago as a green 6yo to produce then sell, but have struggled to come to terms with the selling part as he is so special to us. This will be an extremely honest advert with as much info as possible because his home is the most important decision for me to make.

Louie is the loveliest horse to have on the yard. He is playful, inquisitive and loves attention. He lives out 24/7 in summer but does mostly stable during the winter. He’s barefoot but great to trim/shoe so could be shod again. He’s great in the field but must see other horses. He has loaded/travelled on trailers upto HGV Lorries. He has never been an issue to load, even my non horsey mum will load & hold him. He’s great to bath, clip, catch, etc. He’s great with other horses and will stand on the lorry by himself whilst you take other horses away. My 4yo daughter leads him round, brushes him etc. He has no vices or allergies. He has never had the vet out for anything bar vaccinations. He does have a supplement but is otherwise a good doer. Lives out 24/7 in summer and in at night during the winter.

Louie has been produced as a showjumper for the last 4 years. He has competed at the blue chip championships, Aintree amateur finals and trailblazer finals with results. He has a record upto 1.05 with 613 points and 1.5k prize money (all since I purchased him). He does like to win and is a forward going ride. He does need a confident rider but equally he has never bucked, reared or bolted. He just loves his job. I competed Louie until I was 32 weeks pregnant with wins and still rode him on the flat until the day before I was due. I trust him completely! He’s already qualified for the 85cm & 95cm 2nd rounds 2026, The Ruby Final at the blue chip championships 2026 and Trailblazers 90cm final 2026!

Louie has 3 beautiful paces. He has taken part in a couple dressage tests for the riding club team events but this isn’t something I’m interested in. Although has nice flatwork and does his changes.

Louie loves to hack. He’s great in the heaviest of traffic. He will happily lead or slot in behind. He hacks alone or in company. He is also regularly ridden whilst leading my other horse whilst out hacking. He’s great in open spaces and loves a good canter. He’s been to the beach and behaved impeccably, loved going in the sea. Louie will stand patiently to do gates whilst still mounted. He might spook at a blowing plastic bag but will not spook at any traffic or day to day life.

Louie has been XC schooling a handful of times but this isn’t something I regularly do so he would need some training in this area. Although he loves going in/out of water and had a great time.

Louie is such fun to ride. He’s forward, keen and loves to get on with the job. He’s responsive so would not be suitable for a novice or nervous rider. But would definitely suit a teenager wanting a pony club/riding club all rounder. His home is by far my priority and I will be vetting potential viewers to ensure suitability before wasting either of our time. Only for sale as I don’t believe Louie is suitable for a pure showjumping home, he likes variety.

I have thousands of photos/videos of his whole journey. Northampton based. Nothing will be unsaid about his history. I know previous owners and his journey from the beginning.

Watermill Swatch XX
Lordspark silver

Happy Hacker for Nervous Nelly!


Ref #: 372382
  • Experienced horse owner in need of confidence giver
  • All ages and types
  • Must be good in traffic & open spaces
  • Experienced horse owner in need of confidence giver
  • All ages and types
  • Must be good in traffic & open spaces

I am looking for a super safe hacking partner who would also enjoy the occasional beach trip/ fun ride and the odd dressage test.

All ages considered, mare or gelding. Quiet, kind temperament of most importance. Something that is happy to go out alone and in company.

Ideally 14.2-16hh MW/HW type but open to suggestions.

Experienced horse owner who will provide top care for her new member of the family.

I can provide references, happy to keep in touch etc.


Stunning Shire mare!


Ref #: 407888
  • Perfect, safe hacking horse
  • Would be RDA suitable
  • Good to handle and respectful despite her size!
£12,500
  • Shire
  • Black
  • Mare
  • 6 years
  • 18 hands
  • Perfect, safe hacking horse
  • Would be RDA suitable
  • Good to handle and respectful despite her size!
Hollington Gem (Juliet) is a gorgeous rising 6yo shire mare standing at approx 18hh. Juliet was backed and ridden away last summer and then had the winter off through no fault of her own. Due to her owners health Juliet is now unfortunately looking for a new home.

She has been a dream to bring back into work and has never been silly, spooky or strong (her first day back she was being ridden bareback and bridless trotting round the arena!). Juliet has a very kind temperament and is great with other horses, she makes a perfect happy hacker and/or nannying horse for the babies to see the world. She waits patently for traffic and has been unphased by busses, flappy bags, dogs, motorbikes etc.

Juliet would be plenty safe enough for a novice rider, RDA or a non horses partner to tag along on rides etc. but she must go to a knowledgeable home that understand shire horse care due to her size and breed, and although she loves the odd canter through the fields out hacking, she shouldn’t be doing a massive amount of faster work or work in small arenas etc. in order to preserve her joints long term. Juliet is very respectful of humans on the ground too and is very good to lead & handle. I adore this mare and so does her owner so she will only be going to the best of homes - if I had the funds then I’d be keeping her for myself to enjoy!

Juliet passed a 2 stage vetting just over a year ago and is up to date with vaccinations, dentist, farrier etc.

Open to viewings & vettings (located NN12) but unfortunately no loans or trials etc.

Please WhatsApp or call Rose 07564 837689 to arrange viewings or for further details
Dothan Buscot
Boothay Emily

 

 

Super Safe Chucky Irish Cob


Ref #: 404400
  • Perfect For Novice / Nervous / RDA
  • Steady / Confidence Giver
  • Fun / Gentle Loving Mare
£12,500 ONO
  • Cob
  • Skewbald
  • Mare
  • 5 years
  • 15 hands
  • Perfect For Novice / Nervous / RDA
  • Steady / Confidence Giver
  • Fun / Gentle Loving Mare
Kilflynn Jasmine (peaches)

15hh
5 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

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.

Despite only being 5 years she is so level headed and mature for her age, she has a laid back personality and attitude.
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, 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 as, she loves to jump a course of small coloured and rustic fences.

Peaches has spent the last 15 months in a riding school,where she 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 is currently working in the riding school, where she is being 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 does not 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 will hack out alone or in company, 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.

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 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, not 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 does not 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.
She has never been lame had laminitis, sweet itch or sarcoids. No lumps or bumps

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.

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

KING - One in a million you all want!!


Ref #: 405049
  • Smooth Rolls Royce
  • Ultimate schoolmaster/confidence giver
  • Perfect horse to get you back the saddle or one for a mature rider looking for safety
£12,999
  • Irish Sports Horse
  • Chestnut
  • Gelding
  • 15 years
  • 17.2 hands
  • Smooth Rolls Royce
  • Ultimate schoolmaster/confidence giver
  • Perfect horse to get you back the saddle or one for a mature rider looking for safety

King! The ultimate 1 in a million horse you are all looking for. The most genuine, safest and soundest horse in the country!

King needs no introduction, Handsome straight forward gelding, standing at 17.2h making him the most perfect weight carrier. One for the non horsey husbands to learn the trade! Gentlemanly enough for a petite lady, safe enough for a child. The smooth Rolls Royce to help progress a canter and will have you jumping a course in no time. King has been there and done it all, with plenty left in the tank to show you the ropes and be a reliable confidence giving noble steed.

If you think I’m done gloating about this chap, I’m not…

Without a shadow of doubt the safest hack in England, end of the buckle, will go for hours and adores a good forest ride, especially a dip in the river after. He absolutely adores water so be prepared to be splashed!

School’s beautifully on the flat with auto changes.

Point and steer job to jump whether that be Xc or Sj.

A big Labrador on the ground, trusted with kids, dogs etc.

Easy to do in every single way. Nothing is an issue, a beautiful gentle giant to have about. King is a genuine vice free horse looking for a loving private home.

If you want to enjoy a hassle and stress free life, beach rides, hacking, schooling, jumping, this is your guy.

Loads and travels beautifully, loves a fuss, good to shoe, clip, tie up, turn out in a herd or alone.

Serious enquires only - first in line will buy!


**Super smart hunting/ XC machine**


Ref #: 407852
  • Brave
  • Careful
  • Good bone
£8,000
  • Connemara
  • Chocolate Dun
  • Gelding
  • 7 years
  • 15.3 hands (LHC)
  • Brave
  • Careful
  • Good bone
Class 1 Connemara chocolate dun gelding 15.2/3

7yr old super smart gelding , has been out at arena hires xc schooled and has hunted on numerous occasions this year.

Good to trim/clip loads and travel’s perfect.

Has got good bone and plenty of substance.

Would make a lovley allrounder/ pony club horse for someome that likes a brave bold type.

Has been ridden by different young riders.

Currently being ridden by 14 and 15yr old girls.

Call or text for more info and videos

Superb type - hard to find


Ref #: 403081
  • Perfect Mother/daughter share, has done everything asked of him
  • Hunted with the Fermanagh Harriers since Christmas, excellent xc
  • Perfect manners, safe and sensible
£8,500 no VAT
  • Irish Sports Horse
  • Chestnut
  • Gelding
  • 4 years
  • 15.1 hands
  • Perfect Mother/daughter share, has done everything asked of him
  • Hunted with the Fermanagh Harriers since Christmas, excellent xc
  • Perfect manners, safe and sensible
Real traditional sporty cob ideal for teenager or Mother/daughter share.

Has been brought along steadily in a family hunting yard.

Vader is ready for his next steps and is taking everything in his stride. Never bucks or rears and enjoys his work and is quos to learn.

He is easy to load and quiet for the farrier.

He will jump uprights, ditches, walls etc.

Good with other horses and hounds.

He will live in or out and has bot been spoiled in any way to date.

In summary he’s as honest as they come, a quick learner and gentle to handle around the yard.
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Superb Natured 17.1hh Irish Draught – The Easiest, Kindest Allrounder / Ideal Police Horse Prospect


Ref #: 407707
  • Unflappable attitude – takes everything in his stride
  • Super to Hack and in all Traffic
  • Ture Gentleman to Handle
£12,000
  • Irish Draught
  • Grey
  • Gelding
  • 5 years
  • 17.1 hands
  • Unflappable attitude – takes everything in his stride
  • Super to Hack and in all Traffic
  • Ture Gentleman to Handle

5-Year-Old Pure Irish Draught Gelding – 17.1hh – Quality Allrounder / Ideal Police Horse Type

Ted is a very smart 5-year-old pure Irish Draught gelding, standing at an impressive 17.1hh with plenty of bone, correct conformation, and excellent, strong feet.

He is a real yard favourite thanks to his outstanding temperament. Ted is completely vice-free and one of the most genuine, kind, and easy horses to deal with. He is exceptionally straightforward and uncomplicated in every way, making him a pleasure to have around.

On the ground, he is as easy as they come – good to catch, turnout, and handle, and happy living in or out, either alone or with company. He loads beautifully, travels well, and stands quietly wherever he is put. He is good to clip, shoe, and wash, and genuinely enjoys attention – a horse that loves a fuss and human interaction.

Under saddle, Ted has been given time to mature correctly and is now proving to be a very genuine, confidence-giving ride. He is a safe, sensible type who doesn’t look for trouble and is happy to just get on with his job. He hacks alone or in company, will go first or last, and has been excellent in all types of traffic. He has a very unflappable nature, taking everything in his stride without fuss, making him an ideal candidate for a variety of jobs.

In the school, he has a lovely willing attitude and always tries to please. He is more steady and sensible than sharp, making him easy to ride and produce. He improves with every ride and is showing a nice, trainable outlook. While still young, he has a very level-headed brain and is not complicated or tricky in any way.

He has recently started jumping and is already proving to be brave, honest, and willing, happily taking on new fences and showing plenty of scope for the future.

With his size, presence, and exceptional temperament, Ted has all the attributes to make a top-class allrounder, hunter, or an ideal police horse type. Horses with this kind of brain, attitude, and ease of handling are hard to find.

A genuine, quality young horse with a very bright future ahead and a temperament that makes him stand out from the crowd.

See his extensive Video - 5-Year-Old Pure Irish Draught Gelding – 17.1hh – Quality Allrounder / Ideal Police Horse Type

Based in Huddersfield

Open to any vetting
 


Toorboy George


Ref #: 407876
  • Absolute Dream Connemara Gelding, the type everyone wants!
  • The kindest, sweetest horse with all the talent and looks but no drama!
  • Ability to excel dressage / eventing / show jumping
£15,950 ONO
  • Connemara
  • Cremello
  • Gelding
  • 8 years
  • 15.1 hands
  • Absolute Dream Connemara Gelding, the type everyone wants!
  • The kindest, sweetest horse with all the talent and looks but no drama!
  • Ability to excel dressage / eventing / show jumping

Beautifully schooled with 3 expressive paces and has the ability to do a very smart dressage test. He would excell BD with the talent to go up the levels.

Bold, easy jump, never stops and not phased by fillers. He has 24 Irish show jumping points upto 1m. Real schoolmaster

Loves cross country and has no problem with ditches, water, steps etc. He has all the ability and temperament to make a top class Grassroots horse at 80, 90 and in time 100 level.

Potential to excel showing as he really has the Wow factor.

Good to hack alone and in company. Snaffle mouth all phases and great in open spaces. The easiest horse to handle. Happily lives in or out and he just wants to be your best friend. No injuries, lumps, bumps or vices.

Suit teenager or amateur adult either as a competition horse or the ultimate family allrounder.

Excellent viewing facilities Newent Gloucestershire GL181LR

Derrada Owen
Carrantubber Cailin

Beautiful quality horse on a budget


Ref #: 407871
  • Ramiro Z bloodlines
£6,000 OIRO
  • Irish Sports Horse
  • Bay
  • Gelding
  • 18 years
  • 17.2 hands
  • Ramiro Z bloodlines

17.2hh 18yo warmblood x gelding. Has previously hunted including whipping in and in his youth been a masters horse. Also competed in dressage, showjumping, eventing, and pony club activities.

He is a big impressive looking horse who gets compliments everywhere he goes! He loves attention and will stand for hours for a pamper and a cuddle!

He is ridden by the whole family and is a horse that does not need riding everyday and will be the same after a week off.

He has three lovely paces on the flat.

He is now looking for a quieter life to enjoy hacking, training shows, hunter trials, a pamper, just a non competitive life!

He is fit and able to compete but i would rather him now go to someone that is going to enjoy his golden years.

He is good to shoe, load (will stand on the lorry for hours), is good on the ground, but needs some time and patience to clip without sedation.

He is brilliant in traffic and hacks alone or in company.

Please do not let his age put you off, he’s a spring chicken at heart!!

He is a big quality horse so please no novices as we want a 5* home for him.

Please whatsapp 07487 529880 or call 07793 154164


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.


 

 

Kind and genuine happy hacker


Ref #: 407882
  • Has been solid as a rock on the roads, she’s great to go across fields and big open spaces. She will happily hack alone, or in company
£4,500
  • Standardbred
  • Bay
  • Mare
  • 14 years
  • 15.3 hands
  • Has been solid as a rock on the roads, she’s great to go across fields and big open spaces. She will happily hack alone, or in company

Iva is a super smart 15’3hh bay 14yo standard bred mare. 

She is safe and sensible, and loves her hacking. We have done some light schooling and showjumping with Iva but it is not her forte. She’s happy to do it, but much prefers hacking then going around in circles. 

However having said that someone could put some work into her schooling and jumping and get a lovely allrounder. 

She has seen all types of traffic and has been solid as a rock on the roads, she’s great to go across fields and big open spaces. She will happily hack alone, or in company. She is snaffle mouthed and a really kind and genuine mare. 

Iva is up to date with everything, vaccinations, teeth, worming, shoes. Shes great to catch, shoe, box and travel. She did need sedation to clip over the winter but I feel over time she will be fine to do with someone patient. 

We are looking for a hacking home for Iva, or even an endurance home. 

She is suitable for most riders but no novice or nervous people, we want her to go to a someone half experienced for her own sake. 

She really deserves a great home where she will be loved forever. She will make someone very very happy.

Iva is with us on sales livery

Based near Badminton

07888 675407 phone conversation will need to be had to check suitability and not waste anyone’s or Iva’s time.


Stunning Grey Opal


Ref #: 407883
  • Has a lovely bold jump
  • Good in traffic
  • Well mannered on the ground
£8,500 offers
  • Thoroughbred
  • Grey
  • Mare
  • 9 years
  • 16.2 hands
  • Has a lovely bold jump
  • Good in traffic
  • Well mannered on the ground

Opal

A lovely 16’2 9yr old TB Mare (never been in training or raced Not a Ror)

Very sad sale happy to explain further if required,

Opal is a lovely well mannered lady on the ground.

She has been in a hacking / a bit of hunting home for the past 4/5 years.

She has three good paces on the flat she is a bit green but very willing and enjoys the schooling.

Lovely bold jump! With a nice amount of scope, she’s a lot of fun.

Has seen hounds and is good with them.

Good in traffic out hacking, good in company but is a bit green on her own but nothing bad!

Good to load - Good to clip - All up to date vacs and teeth

She would be suitable for riding club or low level at the moment you never know she might surprise you in the long run!

Would make a nice mother daughter or older teenager type.

Not a novice horse due to being a bit green in the schooling.

For sale on behalf of owner

Saddle is included in the price

Based North Devon

Dream eater

Horse of a Lifetime- Golden Delight


Ref #: 394720
  • Striking middleweight ID cross mare with fabulous movement in all 3 gaits
  • Forward responsive ride and loves to work. Never spooky
  • Amateurs Dream - safe and easy all respects
£11,000 ONO
  • ID x TB
  • Bright bay
  • Mare
  • 9 years
  • 17 hands
  • Striking middleweight ID cross mare with fabulous movement in all 3 gaits
  • Forward responsive ride and loves to work. Never spooky
  • Amateurs Dream - safe and easy all respects
Golden Delight (Millie) combines the rare combination of presence and talent with a lovely safe and easy temperament making her the perfect horse for ambitious amateur rider.

She has 3 expressive, powerful paces and is a forward ride and lovely soft snaffle mouth. Millie is low milage as she has been allowed to grow into her frame and is therefore a little green for her age.

She still needs to learn to balance herself at times and currently needs her rider to help her stay connected, but she is a quick learner and loves her schooling.

She shows real ability to both collect and take the weight behind and extend and has potential for the higher levels. She is very focused and does not spook in the arena.

Millie has seen coloured fences and is bold and honest to a jump but she has not done much jumping and her forte is dressage.

Millie is good to hack out alone and in company and is polite and controllable in open spaces. Millie was imported from Ireland and could have very well hunted their but we have no proof of this. She does show all the attributes to be a top class hunter as she is not marish or bothered by other horses close to her. She also would be a fantastic horse for fun/beach rides etc.

Millie is polite and easy to handle, good to catch, box, shoe, clip etc; she is a kind and friendly mare who loves people.

She really is a horse of a lifetime for the right person and is only very sadly for sale due to current owners ongoing back problem. Not for someone very novice or nervous as she does have an engine and big movement.

Millie has some very small sarcoids on her inner thigh that have not changed over the last year. She also has a heart murmur that has been fully investigated by a cardiologist is not of any concern. Report is available to confirm this. This is reflected in price.

Excellent viewing facilities Newent GL181LR
Spirit House (USA) (TB) Hansel (USA)(TB)
Arizona Delight (ID) Elm Hill (ID)

Happy hacking, Bay 2021 Irish sports horse mare. (Connie x draft) 15hh / 148cm. 5 year old.


Ref #: 407850
  • She is fantastic to hack and just has a very safe, sane and sensible temperament.
  • She’s the definition of happy hacker!
£4,250 ONO
  • Connemara Part Bred
  • Bay
  • Mare
  • 5 years
  • 15 hands
  • She is fantastic to hack and just has a very safe, sane and sensible temperament.
  • She’s the definition of happy hacker!

Carriga lady - super loving mare.

Happy hacking, Bay 2021 Irish sports horse mare. (Connie x draft) 15hh / 148cm. 5 year old.

Carrie hacks out alone, perfectly straight into busy traffic and over the moor. She goes straight into water no matter how deep and will pop a ditch. She is fantastic to hack and just has a very safe, sane and sensible temperament. I’ve hacked her past all kinds of farm animals and even straight beside the shooting club while they were shooting and she didn’t event flinch! (Lots of videos from behind the ears). She’s the definition of happy hacker!

In the school she is very green and is still learning where her legs go but she really wants to please and tries. She’s just a bit unsure what you’re asking for and can baby rush into canter. She will need a patient and confident rider to further her schooling as she can rush forward if you get unbalanced on her but she doesn’t take off, just a few steps. She’s just sensitive to your weight and leg, being young and green and likely only schooled a very small number of times. Having said that if you ask her to pop a x pole she’ll happily try her very best, never stopping or running out. She just needs time and education but has the best attitude.

She fab to catch, load, brush, shoe and tack up.

Carrie is such a sweet and kind mare. She loves a cuddle and will stand all day to be groomed. If she’s not sure about anything she’s just takes a small bit of rider encouragement and then tries her best. She never naps, bucks or rears or has her own ideas she just stops and has a look and goes on once you tell her it’s ok. She’s just an all around lovely type who will make a fantastic riding club or mother / daughter share / all rounder prospect with the right education.

We have an arena and easy hacking for any trials.


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