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Ponies

Family Friends: Ponies

Mothers dream - Forgiving First Pony


Ref #: 387675
  • Excellent Manners
  • First Pony Material
  • Currently Barefoot
£7,000 inc VAT
  • Cob
  • Piebald
  • Gelding
  • 6 years
  • 13 hands
  • Excellent Manners
  • First Pony Material
  • Currently Barefoot
Very sadly outgrown - Shane is honestly one in a million, has brought my daughter from nervous novice to competent little jokey who now due to growth sprout needs to look for something bigger otherwise he wouldn't be going anywhere!

Although our daughter is horsey, we are not so getting her something sane and sensible was key for us. He has been a great friend and teacher to our daughter and given her the confidence she needed to move up to the next level.

Shane is a 6 year old piebald cob gelding he's 13h he is great at hack/jumping and XC, he was bought from a riding school so very well mannered.

He would suit a any kid or small teenager amazing for farrier vet etc he would turn his hoof to anything and would jump the moon if you asked him to, loads very well we have taken him on many adventures - he has been to beach/local parks, cross country training etc

Shane's a very honest and sweet pony can be turned with mare or gelding could live in our out.

Just had his teeth and feet done, currently barefoot

Price includes tack

Based in Stewarton Scotland

Stunning Connemara x ID (Huntingfield Rebel) dressage / riding club allrounder


Ref #: 392266
  • Lovely mover with good conformation and super way of going
  • Second to none temperament ridden and on the ground
  • Has been to many shows and arena hires/ xc
£7,950 ONO
  • Connemara Part Bred
  • Steel grey
  • Mare
  • 4 years
  • 14.3 hands
  • Lovely mover with good conformation and super way of going
  • Second to none temperament ridden and on the ground
  • Has been to many shows and arena hires/ xc

Belle
4yo currently standing around 14.3hh with lots of growing left to do, will say from personal experience with the many horses I’ve owned and produced of this type she will end up around 15.1/15.2hh. MUCH sought after type and breeding, Connemara x Irish draught- breeding including the desired Huntingfield Rebel- and true to type has a wonderful temperament.

She has beautiful movement and a lovely mouth, working in a natural soft outline. She will be a fabulous small adults dressage horse, she rides in a lovely shape and really fills the eye in the ring. Placed second in her first dressage show and was brilliant in the boards/not spooky in the arena and obedient throughout her test. She is great on the lorry at a show and easy to deal with, doesn’t light up, a very easy horse to have at a show if you are a one man band, as I am frequently!

Brilliant xc schooling on grass and arenas with lots of other horses working around her. Straight as a di over all the ditches /water and steps/skinnies/brush fences.

She is great to hack, great in traffic, doesn’t nap, is ridden round fields and has proved very sensible.

Belle is brave over all fillers, she has been to arena hires and shows, showjumping and cross country and is genuine and straight as they come! She is young, but super easy and doesn’t question what you ask of her, would love to see her in a home where her fabulous attitude and ability will be nurtured for her to become the absolute star that she is destined to be!

She is good to shoe, clip, load, travel, dentist, bath, catch. Real pleasure to have around and very easy to look after. No vices, a real kind genuine little horse.

No health issues. No vices. Teeth have been done 2 weeks ago.


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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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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Have you got a ‘nearly saint’ who could enable our RDA Carriage Driving participants to realise their ambitions?

Contact Eileen Cornish, RDA Carriage Driving Lead on 07833 712133 or cdlead.rda@outlook.com

Groups all over the UK are desperately seeking ponies and horses who are already broken to drive. 

Aged over 6 up to mid-teens. 12. 2. to 15.2.

Good, solid, cob types or lighter-bodied equines - happy to stand still, tolerate people around them, and will maintain a steady walk and trot on tracks, roads, and in arenas.

Excellent homes assured with knowledgeable owners and steady work.

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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. 


Safe, sound and sensible


Ref #: 387335
  • 14.3hh 4 year old eye catching gelding
  • The most kindest little chap
  • A joy to have around
£5,750
  • Cob
  • Blue and white
  • Gelding
  • 4 years
  • 14.3 hands
  • 14.3hh 4 year old eye catching gelding
  • The most kindest little chap
  • A joy to have around
Storm is a 4 year old eye catching gelding.

He is the easiest little horse to do anything with. He has an old head on young shoulders and despite being a baby himself has spent the summer babysitting others out hacking, through forests, over countryside and round our lanes.

He has all the basics down in the school and happy to pop a log, ditch or cross poles.

Storm is super easy to catch, shoe, load, clip, wash and handle. He is the most kindest little chap who is just so easy and a real joy to have. He has done his job here with us so is now looking for a loving home to enjoy adventures.

Up to date with teeth, shoes, worming and back. Transport available based Leominster Herefordshire

2 rising 3yo Irish Cob Gelding to make 14/14.1hh


Ref #: 391917
  • A lovely 2 year old (born 2023) Irish cob gelding
  • The sweetest temperament
£1,800
  • Cob
  • Black
  • Gelding
  • 2 years
  • 13.2 hands
  • A lovely 2 year old (born 2023) Irish cob gelding
  • The sweetest temperament

Bobby is a lovely 2 year old (born 2023) Irish cob gelding, currently standing at 13.2hh and still growing. He has the sweetest temperament, he’s kind, friendly, easy to have around, and is a real people pony. He has plenty of bone and still has a lot of growing and maturing left to do, he should make a very chunky 14/14.1hh.

He’s good to catch, lead, load, and tie up on the yard. He enjoys being groomed and fussed over, picks up his feet, and has even been bathed which he took in his stride.

Bobby lives in or out, gets on well in a mixed herd, and has no lumps, bumps, sarcoids, or vices.

He’s a lovely blank canvas and would be a nice straightforward project for someone to bring on and play with.


Carrock ironman


Ref #: 391897
  • Handsome well grown Dales gelding
  • Always in the ribbons
  • Very rarely out of the top two
£3,500
  • Dales
  • Bay
  • Gelding
  • 2 years
  • Handsome well grown Dales gelding
  • Always in the ribbons
  • Very rarely out of the top two
Has been shown since a foal , always in the ribbons , very rarely out of the top two.

Has qualified for NPS  spring festival 2026.

Easy to do , good to catch, trim, bath, happy to stand on lorry on his own or in company, never worries if you take other horses off.

He has a good foot, flat bone, straight feather and a nice step.

Has stayed away at shows without any bother.

Up to date with vaccinations and worming.

Will make a super ridden pony.
Westwick Rio Westwick alfie
Westwick lulu
Carrock Bonny lass Westwick taffy
Castle hill sally ll

** CHUNKY CHEEKY LOVEABLE STEVE! **


Ref #: 388989
  • ** ALWAYS THE YARD FAVOURITE ALWAYS HAPPY TO SEE YOU **
  • ** NICE QUALITY CHUNKY TYPE WITH GREAT MOVEMENT **
  • ** WOULD MAKE A GREAT FAMILY HORSE OR HUNTER! **
£5,500
  • Cob
  • Dark brown
  • Gelding
  • 6 years
  • 14.2 hands
  • ** ALWAYS THE YARD FAVOURITE ALWAYS HAPPY TO SEE YOU **
  • ** NICE QUALITY CHUNKY TYPE WITH GREAT MOVEMENT **
  • ** WOULD MAKE A GREAT FAMILY HORSE OR HUNTER! **

STEVE - Everybody’s mate Steve - the 14.2hh 6 year old Cob. Steve quickly became the yard favourite with his fun personality and cheeky ways.

Heaps of potential to work with if you wanted more out of him. He’s a solid boy with clean legs straight movement and happy barefoot and he can live out. He’s a pretty simple boy Steve. Loves hacking.

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Super genuine 14.3/15h Irish draught x cob mare


Ref #: 391815
  • Zuri - 15h 5 year old cob mare for the whole family
  • Would perhaps be a great mother daughter share/ allrounder or pony club etc
£7,000
  • Cob
  • Bay
  • Mare
  • 5 years
  • 15 hands
  • Zuri - 15h 5 year old cob mare for the whole family
  • Would perhaps be a great mother daughter share/ allrounder or pony club etc

Zuri - 15h 5 year old cob mare for the whole family. Same home since a foal and genuine reason for sale.

Never seen a harsh hand in her life , a real easy genuine sort who’s a dream to do in all ways.  No lumps bumps health issues or vices.

Hacks alone or in company and is Brillant with heavy traffic. Snaffle mouthed at all times

For a chunky girl she enjoys her jumping! Would perhaps be a great mother daughter share/ alrounder or pony club ect

Equally she’s been to a few hunts and is safe and sensible but absolutely loves it! Will step up or down to her riders

Happy to live in or out. Will jump fillers planks ect and will go through water

Has also been cross country schooled

Super safe genuine but talented cob who’s ready to go and be someone’s horse of a lifetime!

Recent 5 stage vetting certificate

Open to new vetting , viewings ect

Can help with transport if needed

Based Ss132he


 

 

Super smart Irish cob


Ref #: 391787
  • He would make a lovely allrounder
  • Super to hack out alone or in company
£6,250
  • Irish
  • Black
  • Gelding
  • 4 years
  • 14.3 hands
  • He would make a lovely allrounder
  • Super to hack out alone or in company

George

Rising 5 years

Very smart Irish cob 

He would make a lovely allrounder

He has such a sweet personality and would stand to be pampered all day long! Has been great to catch/farrier/clip/load ect. He rides well in the arena and has been super to hack out alone or in company in traffic ect.

Great mover so would do a lovely dressage test.

He wouldn’t suit a total novice as still needs confidence from his rider, absolutely no badness whatsoever just needs miles. Not a spooky type.

He really is a lovely chap who is ready to be loved and go and see the world!

Rider 6’2

Daresbury-Warrington


SUPER KIND & SAFE ALLROUNDER


Ref #: 382077
  • Extremely safe & sensible
  • Always looks after his rider
  • Absolutely adores his job
£6,000
  • Cob
  • Grey roan
  • Gelding
  • 6 years
  • 14.2 hands
  • Extremely safe & sensible
  • Always looks after his rider
  • Absolutely adores his job

Jackson - 6yo gelding 14.2hh

Extremely quiet & safe !! Hacks perfectly. No problem in any traffic

Schooled xc & showjumping, useful jump

So so quiet on ground & in stable

Good in open spaces

Always looks after his rider

A superb type that just absolutely loves his job !!

For more info please WhatsApp 00353862355001

Transport can be arranged

Location : Mayo , Ireland


Vicki Casey

Sales Livery - Schooling

Ref #: 273963
  • Packages to suit all parties
  • Packages to suit all parties

All types catered for; M&M’s, flat and workers right through to eventers.

Horses are on full livery, have daily turnout & all facilities onsite including solarium and full working hunter course.

Great opportunity to have your horse schooled correctly by a small, experienced adult jockey competing top level showing including wins at HOYS / RIHS / Olympia, PSG dressage and Novice BE under the watchful eye of the UK's best trainers. 

Producer & rider of Frederiksminde Volcano, the 2019 HOYS Connemara Ponv of the Year & RIHS M&M Working Hunter Champion 2021

NO COMMISSION ON SALES


Small Irish Draught Mare


Ref #: 385056
  • Well bred little mare
  • Forward thinking and brave
  • Suit small adult and/ or competent child
£8,500 OVNO
  • Irish Draught
  • Black
  • Mare
  • 7 years
  • 14.3 hands
  • Well bred little mare
  • Forward thinking and brave
  • Suit small adult and/ or competent child

14.2/14.3 hh ID 7 year old mare that was bought as a foal from the breeder. Well bred little mare with Hillviewfarm Milligan and Echo King as grandsires.

She is an attractive, straight-moving mare that would make a brilliant all rounder for a small adult and/or competent child.

With me (71),she has competed in unaffiliated dressage competitions , been to clinics and hacks out regularly both on her own and in company where she goes happily in front or behind. She s a forward thinking mare and brave.

She has also done a fun ride, cross country schooling and low level showjumping competitions with a young rider .

Dylasau Thomas Hillviewfarm Milligan Rakish Paddy
Monivea Grey Rose
Kiltowra Dun Lady Cork Arthur
Carrickrock Blue Lightning
Dylasau Black Dyddgu Lady Echo King Flagmount King
Black Thorn Lady
Derydonel Kane Grey Laughton
Diamond Hazel

Blue Cross Falcon


Ref #: 391340
  • Non-ridden companion
  • Family Horse
  • Youngster
£180
  • Standardbred
  • Skewbald
  • Gelding
  • 2 years
  • 14.3 hands
  • Non-ridden companion
  • Family Horse
  • Youngster

- Based at our Burford Centre -

Falcon is a handsome young gelding who came to us from another charity. He currently lives out 24/7 with another youngster and has settled well into herd life. Due to veterinary reasons he seeks a companion only home. He will thrive in a home enjoying in-hand walking, groundwork, and fun agility activities.

Falcon is good to catch and enjoys being groomed. He’s learning to lead, he can still be a little babyish at times, and is improving with consistent handling. He is currently undergoing training for picking out his feet; he’s more confident with his fronts than his hinds.

He has limited experience with stabling so far, as he’s mostly lived out. Falcon is a bright, friendly youngster who will benefit from a patient and experienced handler to continue his education in-hand.

He would make a wonderful companion for another horse and will flourish in a kind, understanding home that can give him the time and stability he needs.


Superstar mothers dream Allrounder


Ref #: 387185
  • Old head on young shoulders.
  • Safe, kind and never fails to put a smile on your face!
  • Fit, fun and ready to go!
£8,500 offers
  • Cob
  • Chocolate Dun
  • Gelding
  • 4 years
  • 13.1 hands
  • Old head on young shoulders.
  • Safe, kind and never fails to put a smile on your face!
  • Fit, fun and ready to go!

Paddy

13.1 approx, rising 5 gelding.

The definition of wise beyond his years, as safe and kind as they come.

Has been to pony club camp and PC shows this summer of which references can be provided.

Has been autumn hunting and is foot perfect in a large group, with hounds, stands and pops a rail.

Snaffle mouthed, never bucked or reared or done anything malicious.

Been ridden and handled by children of varying ages. Can be a typical cheeky pony but never malicious, needs experienced home even if jockey is lacking experience.

Good to do in all ways- trim, catch, clip, bath, load etc.

Would love him to go to a fun all round home where he can be someone’s best friend - a child or a small adult, everyone who rides him just has fun and he puts a smile on thier face!

Currently living out, fit and ready to go.

Plenty more pics and vids available.

Northamptonshire based. Home important! Can come with his rugs.

Price negotiable to right home, needs to be sold otherwise will be turned away.


Eye catching Allrounder


Ref #: 387188
  • Talented and scopey
  • Bold and brave, takes everything in his stride
  • Affectionate - loves people and a cuddle!
£4,500
  • Irish
  • Piebald
  • Gelding
  • 4 years
  • 14.2 hands
  • Talented and scopey
  • Bold and brave, takes everything in his stride
  • Affectionate - loves people and a cuddle!

Rising 5 yo 14.2 approx. gelding

Jumps for fun, moves well, has been out and about to arena hires/clear round/autumn hunting/ xc and always impeccable to take out.

Good to hack alone and in company, with all traffic and in open spaces. Is bold and brave but is green understandably due to age and would not be a novice ride.

Doesn’t buck/rear/nap.

Good to clip, trim, catch, load, bath etc.

Full ridden history known.

Snaffle mouthed.

Up to date with teeth/vaccs etc.

Has a small suspected sarcoid/wart and price does reflect this. It does not bother him and is not in the way of tack.

Northamptonshire based. Home important! Can come with his Bridle and rugs. Loads more photos and videos available on request.


Castle Hill Black Jack


Ref #: 389119
  • Excellent stamp of a Dales Pony
  • versatile
  • kind hearted
£11,000 ONO
  • Dales
  • Black
  • Gelding
  • 12 years
  • 14.1 hands
  • Excellent stamp of a Dales Pony
  • versatile
  • kind hearted
Castle Hill Black Jack
2013 | 14.1hh | Gelding | Dales Pony

A truly special gelding, “Jack” is now searching for his perfect forever partner. This is a very reluctant sale of a kind, talented, and striking Dales pony with so much to offer in the right hands.

Basic Information

Name: Castle Hill Black Jack
DOB: 02/10/2013
Height: 14.1hh
Breed: Dales Pony
Sex: Gelding (gelded 2021)

Discipline & Experience

Originally purchased by The Nipna Stud to introduce a new bloodline, where he sired 16 foals – several of which have gone on to qualify for HOYS.

Since being gelded at 8, Jack was purchased back and produced by the talented and very well-known Sarah Parker. I have been in contact with all his previous owners, so I know his full history.

His original homes previous had more of a high level showing focus with professional producers riding him. It was felt it was more suited as an allrounder with a more varied life.

He has adapted beautifully to a more varied ridden lifestyle and continues to thrive.

Jack has enjoyed a varied career so far, with a strong foundation in showing, dressage, hacking, beach rides and fun rides.
County-level and local show success, consistently placed and proven quality.

Temperament & Personality

Jack is a kind-hearted, genuine pony with not a bad bone in his body.
Affectionate, intelligent, and quick to learn.

He can be cheeky at times but thrives with routine and consistency and boundaries. He Loves attention, enjoys pampering, and is safe enough to carry small children when asked.

He would truly excel in a 1-to-1 home where he can build a strong partnership.

A good doer – happy living in or out, alone or in a herd. Despite being stabled and turned out next to mares, he couldn’t be less bothered and regularly hacks out with both mares and geldings. You would never know his was previously a stallion!

Due to his later start under saddle, he has low mileage and is still a little green in places but shows excellent potential with the right level rider, time and empathetic yet firm partner.

Training & Handling

Good to shoe, clip and catch.
Excellent with the farrier, dentist and vet.

Well-mannered on the ground providing consistent but clever enough to test a novice – thrives with confident, consistent handling.

Health & Maintenance

5-stage vetting undertaken in 2022 (available for viewing)
No ongoing health issues or maintenance requirements
Up to date with vaccinations, teeth, farrier, physio, and saddler

He has transitioned beautifully from a structured mainly schooling and showing life to a natural herd environment with plenty of forage and freedom.

Rider Suitability

Jack would suit a competent, confident rider who can offer him boundaries, consistency, and encouragement as he can sometimes lack confidence. But he does hack alone and in company

He is not a “novice project,” but he is a genuine, safe pony in the right hands.

Would excel in a varied home enjoying hacking, showing, and fun outings.
Has previously jumped (not with current owner) and would enjoy a rider keen to explore this further.

Achievements & Highlights

16 offspring sired at The Nipna Stud – proven quality bloodlines
Strong county-level and local level record with multiple ribbons
Last show outing: Reserve In-Hand Champion & Ridden Champion
Stunning presence, correct conformation, and true-to-type movement

Price & Location

£14,000 ONO – negotiable for the perfect home
Tack and rugs available under separate negotiation

Based in East Sussex.

The Right Home

This is a heartbreaking and reluctant sale.

I am focusing on bringing on my younger Dales, and Jack deserves the time and consistency to truly shine that I am not able to offer him, I just want the best for him.

Potential homes will be carefully vetted – Jack will only go to someone who can offer him the love, attention, and fulfilling, varied lifestyle he deserves.

Castle Hill Black Jack is a rare opportunity to own a top-quality Dales gelding with a proven show record and endless future potential.

Serious enquiries only, no LWVTB, open to vetting.

The most important thing for Jack is to find his forever home that he can enjoy and thrive with a best friend to have the best life together.

I am not in a rush to sell him and he will only go to the most suitable home.

Any questions please do not hesitate to contact me.

100’s of photos and videos available on request.

Becky (private seller)
07812077741

 

 

Coloured Cob


Ref #: 387402
  • Kind temperament
  • Good alrounder
  • Very willing to learn
£6,000 ONO
  • Cob
  • Coloured
  • Gelding
  • 5 years
  • 14.3 hands
  • Kind temperament
  • Good alrounder
  • Very willing to learn

Jackson is a stunning, kind, and talented 5-year-old gelding, currently standing at approximately 14.3hh and still growing.

He is a super loving boy who thrives on attention and is always keen to come in and do something, even if it's just for a cuddle! He is ready to find his next partner to continue his education and reach his full potential.

Training & Experience

I have owned Jackson since he was a yearling and have professionally overseen his entire training program, including all groundwork and backing. He was professionally backed and has been backed for a year and is progressing beautifully.

He is working well and confidently:

Ridden Work: He hacks out calmly, enjoys polework, and has popped over a small cross pole. He is happy to be in work and is progressing well in his flatwork.
Groundwork: He is excellent on the long rein and lunge. He is very sensible and well-desensitized—I have done extensive groundwork showing him 'scary' things like plastic bags, and he has even had tarpaulin placed on his back and over his head, and will walk over it.
Temperament: He's a lovely horse who responds best to a confident rider to help him relax and flourish. He is generally very sensible but, as a young horse, is still seeing new things for the first time—for example, he had a slight reaction to cyclists on his first encounter but was fine with them soon after.

Key Details

Age: 5 years old
Height: Approx. 14.3hh (Still growing)
Type: Gelding


Flashy Allrounder


Ref #: 380571
  • Allrounder
  • Great dressage potential
  • School master
£8,000 ONO
  • Welsh Section D
  • Black
  • Gelding
  • 9 years
  • 14.3 hands
  • Allrounder
  • Great dressage potential
  • School master

14.3hh 9yrs old WPB Black gelding. Charlie is a very smart horse, he has 3 balanced flashy paces and works into a contact. Competed at pony club, dressage, XC and SJ events.

Charlie has a lovely jump happily popping course of 80 with scope for higher. Has done unaffiliated dressage with ability to progress.Hacks alone and in company. Good to clip/ shoe/ box/ catch.

Charlie has been our much-loved happy hacker and leisure horse. He’s mostly been used at pony club, hacking and schooling by our teenage daughter, but unfortunately, due to a change in circumstances our daughter is no longer able to give him what he needs.

He’s a fun, forward-going ride with that classic Welsh spark. He’s never nasty, but he does have that cheeky, intelligent Welsh nature, so he’s best suited to a confident and experienced rider who can enjoy and channel his personality.

In the right hands, he’ll make someone an absolutely brilliant partner and go a long way – whether it’s for hacking, fun rides, or even bringing on further if you want to do more.

5* home only where he’ll be loved as much as he is here.

Up to date with dentist and vaccinations.

Feel free to get in touch with any questions or to arrange a viewing/ride.

More photos and videos available.


Loving forever home for daughter coming off beloved first pony!


Ref #: 389423
  • Kind, gentle rider who will put in everything to build a special bond with her new friend
  • Varied life in pony club and riding club home
  • Home for life with our family
  • Kind, gentle rider who will put in everything to build a special bond with her new friend
  • Varied life in pony club and riding club home
  • Home for life with our family
My daughter is very sadly outgrowing her wonderful 13hh jumping pony. He has been with us 3 years and is going no where but we can’t stop my daughter growing!

She loves to jump and do cross country and eventing so a super brave, fun jumper would be her preference.

She does everything with her pony so would want something kind and loving on the ground at home at out and about.

We do pony club and join in dressage, eventing and jumping asll as enjoying many hacks and rides round the farm ride and gallop field.

She’s happy with a whizzy pony as long as it has good breaks and is good in groups and open spaces.

Knowledgable family who will all love their new addion as much as we do her first pony.

Pretty piebald


Ref #: 389339
  • Safe, sensible all rounder
  • Loves cross country
  • Sturdy and sure footed
£4,250 OIRO
  • Cob
  • Piebald
  • Gelding
  • 7 years
  • 14.1 hands
  • Safe, sensible all rounder
  • Loves cross country
  • Sturdy and sure footed
Lovely friendly chap, comes to call, hacks out alone or in company, has done beach rides, cross country , jumps ditches, water, and steps

Hacks alone or with others, good in traffic, kept on farm so well used to farm machinery, tractors, lorries and combines,can live in or out

Stands well to get on with or without mounting block, comes with all tack and rugs.

Can be viewed East Sussex.

Please wattsap for more photos and videos .

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