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MOORT0WN GINNY

  • Smart, good looking cob with active paces. Strides out.
  • Good to hack and does a nice dressage test.
  • Well bred by The Scoundel.
£12,000
  • Cob
  • Piebald
  • Mare
  • 11 years
  • 14.2hh / 148cm
  • Smart, good looking cob with active paces. Strides out.
  • Good to hack and does a nice dressage test.
  • Well bred by The Scoundel.

Ginny has been with me for 3 and half years, sadly now for sale due to my ongoing health problems.

She is a kind mare with lovely willing attitude. She has been ridden exclusively by me (66 years old and petite) during the time I have owned her.

She is ridden 4/5 days week, a mixture of hacking, including trips to fells and forests , schooling, clinics, lessons and pole work.

We have done flatwork camps, dressage competitions, endurance riding, charity gallops and horse agility.

I no longer jump, so she has not done this to date.

Good to box/clip/shoe/catch. Never sick or sorry, just gets on and tries her best.

She has a lot of life experience and would like to continue on with this varied career. She is good enough to show, but this is not something I do any more.

Shod all round. Chaps reg.

Please call for a chat if you are interested.

The Scoundrel
Hollygolightly

WANTED: SAFE ALLROUNDER

  • Novice teenager looking for my forever horse
  • Knowledgable, loving home awaits
  • Under £7,000
  • Novice teenager looking for my forever horse
  • Knowledgable, loving home awaits
  • Under £7,000

I am looking for my first horse to buy as a 16 year old novice that I can build a genuine partnership with and have as my forever horse.

I can walk, trot and canter but I have never jumped so I am looking for something that I can learn and grow with.

📍 Based in Surrey, but willing to travel up to 3 hours for the right horse.

Ideally looking for:

✨ Under £7000 (with tack)

✨ 14.2hh–15.2hh (I’m 5,6)

✨ Safe, confidence giving but fun

✨ can hack safely alone and in company

✨ I would like to be able to hack, school, learn to jump and do some competing every now and again

✨ Ideally 8+ years old

✨Good to handle and manageable on the ground

✨suitable for a novice/ nervous rider so nothing spooky or silly

I am not looking for a competition superstar, just a reliable horse to have fun with, learn from and enjoy. I would love something established in its education so nothing spooky, silly or throwing shapes so I can gain confidence and develop as a rider.

A good temperament and suitability are far more important than breed, colour or competition record.

A lovely small private livery yard with mares and geldings. A very loving and caring home awaits.

📩 Please message me if you think you know of anything that might be suitable.

Thank you for reading 😊

COULD YOUR HORSE BECOME AN RDA SUPERSTAR?

  • Do you have an equine with a golden temperament, a willing attitude, and a love of people?
  • Many RDA groups throughout the UK are currently searching for suitable horses and ponies of various sizes, ages and abilities.
  • Do you have an equine with a golden temperament, a willing attitude, and a love of people?
  • Many RDA groups throughout the UK are currently searching for suitable horses and ponies of various sizes, ages and abilities.

RDA Groups Across the UK Are Seeking Exceptional Equines!

Each offers a 5* welfare-focused home, professional care, and a role helping disabled children and adults experience the joy and benefits of equines.

Our equines are fit, responsive, healthy and athletic — taking part in a wide range of exciting activities:

  • Riding
  • Carriage Driving
  • Vaulting
  • Show Jumping
  • Endurance
  • … and more!

From smaller, forward-going ponies to strong, weight-carrying cobs — RDA groups need equines of all types, sizes and abilities. 

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WHAT WE LOOK FOR:

  • Calm, sensible and people-friendly horses
  • Sound and healthy equines able to adapt to a varied lifestyle
  • Horses happy in the school, hacking, or working in open spaces
  • Animals comfortable with different handlers and occasional mobility aids
  • Steady temperaments but with enough athletic ability to stay fit and engaged

Each RDA group has their own needs, but temperament and trainability always come first. All the equines undergo a Pre-Purchase Examination.

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READY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE?

If you think your equine has what it takes to become part of an RDA team, we’d love to hear from you! 

Find or Contact your local RDA group today

Find your nearest group at: www.rda.org.uk

Wanted for The Diamond Centre for Disabled Riders

  • The Diamond Centre for Disabled Riders
  • 13.1hh – 16hh
  • All types and breeds considered
  • The Diamond Centre for Disabled Riders
  • 13.1hh – 16hh
  • All types and breeds considered

“The Diamond Centre for Disabled Riders, based in Surrey, is looking for a kind, genuine horse, or pony to join our established Riding for the Disabled programme.

  • 13.1hh – 16hh
  • All types and breeds considered
  • Good ground manners, laid back types
  • Veterans very welcome
  • Also happy to consider ones that are a little green.

We pride ourselves on excellent welfare standards and follow the 3 F’s – Forage, Freedom and Friends. Our horses enjoy ad-lib forage, appropriate turnout, and the companionship of a settled herd, alongside calm, consistent handling.

Our horses are carefully managed, worked sympathetically, and are part of a very knowledgeable, welfare-focused team. We offer a secure, long-term home where each horse’s wellbeing comes first.

Call 07752 405553 or email maz.ray@diamondcentre.org.uk

UPCOMING CAVAN AUCTIONS

  • 7 x Performance Horse & Pony Sales throughout the year
  • Plus youngstock, ID, elite foal auctions and more
  • 7 x Performance Horse & Pony Sales throughout the year
  • Plus youngstock, ID, elite foal auctions and more

November - PERFORMANCE HORSE & PONY SALE Wednesday 25th November

YOUNG STOCK SPORT HORSE SALE Thursday 26th November

REGISTERED IRISH DRAUGHT SALE Friday 27th Novembe
 

Dates Subject to Change. Visit Our Website for more info - cavanequestrian.com


 

 

Donkeys for sale

  • Very friendly
SOLD!
  • Brown
  • Gelding
  • 1 year
  • 10hh / 102cm
  • Very friendly

A pair of gorgeous young donkeys 'Jake' and 'Milly' gelding and filly.

Milly DOB 18/6/2025

Jake DOB 1/9/2025

Both passported, microchipped and innoculated

They are very friendly and will come to you in the field

Excellent lead and tie up.

Good with farrier.

Will live in or out and Good with horses.

These donkeys will only be sold as a pair. Would be perfect for a petting farm or similar.

Possible delivery.

Telephone no texts or withheld numbers.

Jackson – 6-Year-Old Gelding

  • Plenty of potential
  • Lovely temperament
£5,500 ONO
  • Cob
  • Coloured
  • Gelding
  • 6 years
  • 14.3hh / 150cm
  • Plenty of potential
  • Lovely temperament

💙 Jackson – 6-Year-Old Gelding | Approx. 14.3hh (Still Growing) 💙

Due to my health its time to let my beautiful boy find someone who can continue his education and help him reach his full potential.

I've had Jackson since he was a yearling, so this is a genuinely heartbreaking decision.

Jackson is a kind, affectionate 6-year-old gelding standing at approximately 14.3hh and still growing. He has the sweetest nature, always comes running over to greet you, and absolutely loves attention and cuddles.

He has been professionally backed and has been given plenty of time to mature. He is good to shoe, clip, load, bath, and for the dentist. He hacks out happily both alone and in company.

He has recently started jumping and absolutely loves it, showing plenty of enthusiasm and potential.

Finding him the right, knowledgeable home is my absolute priority. He has so much potential in the right hands and deserves someone who will enjoy bringing him on.

⭐️ 5⭐️ home is an absolute must.

Please message me for more information, photos, videos, or to arrange a viewing. Serious enquiries only, please

Hermits Rebel

  • Stunning CHAPS registered 2 yrs old gelding
  • Born May 2024
£3,200 ONO
  • Cob
  • Piebald
  • Gelding
  • 2 years
  • 14hh / 143cm
  • Stunning CHAPS registered 2 yrs old gelding
  • Born May 2024

HERMIT’S REBEL

Stunning 2-Year-Old Gelding – Born May 2024

Fully registered with CHAPS – Main Studbook.

A lovely young gelding with exceptional bloodlines and a fantastic temperament. Koby is a very quiet, placid youngster who is a pleasure to have around.

Bloodlines:

* Sire: Hermit’s Tempest

* Dam: Hermit’s Shimmer

* Exceptional breeding running through his bloodlines.

Koby is a lovely 2-year-old gelding who has a fantastic attitude and a very quiet, laid-back nature.

He is handled on a daily basis and is used to being brought in from the field. He is easy to catch and a pleasure to handle.

For such a young pony, he has a wonderfully placid temperament and is a lovely youngster to have around.

He would make a fantastic prospect for someone looking for a quality young pony to bring on and put their own stamp on.

No vices

* Up to date with vaccinations

* Up to date with tetanus

* Up to date with worming

A fantastic opportunity to purchase a lovely young gelding with exceptional bloodlines, full CHAPS Main Studbook registration and a wonderful temperament.

Location: West Midlands

Contact: 07510 628 770

hermits tempest
hermits shimmer

Selection of Registered Connemara Ponies

  • If you are looking for your next Connemara, look no further!
  • A very special bunch of 4 year old Connemara ponies available from 13.2hh- 15.1hh
  • These are a fantastic bunch of ponies with bright futures ahead
£5,500
  • Connemara
  • Grey roan
  • Gelding
  • 4 years
  • 15hh / 153cm
  • If you are looking for your next Connemara, look no further!
  • A very special bunch of 4 year old Connemara ponies available from 13.2hh- 15.1hh
  • These are a fantastic bunch of ponies with bright futures ahead

If you are looking for your next Connemara, look no further!

A very special bunch of 4 year old Connemara ponies available from 13.2hh- 15.1hh. Riding quietly and have all been Xcountry schooled and jumping a track of showjumps.

Quiet, affectionate types with excellent pedigrees and temperaments.

These are a fantastic bunch of ponies with bright futures ahead.

All enquiries welcome.

Ponies to suit eventing homes, pony club, working hunter and hunting homes. These ponies are suitable to professional or amateur homes.

Located in Sligo, Ireland

Transport to the Uk can be arranged.

Onsite viewing and vetting can be arranged.

WhatsApp for more info.

Selection of Irish Cobs

  • Selection of Irish cobs available
  • From 12.1hh - 14.2hh
  • From 4 years old - 15 years old
£3,500
  • Selection of Irish cobs available
  • From 12.1hh - 14.2hh
  • From 4 years old - 15 years old

A selection of gorgeous Irish cob ponies

Some cobs suitable for pony club and riding club activities. Some lovely ponies for family and therapy use. There are some really bombproof ones too.

Well handled friendly sorts.

All ridden and a number of them are trained also to drive a carriage!

Located in Sligo, Ireland.

All reasonably priced! Great riding cobs .

Will do a good deal on a few together.

Good homes essential. Whatsapp for further information or videos.

Located in Sligo, Ireland

Open to vetting.

All enquiries welcome

Dream Pony Connemara Gelding 14.3hh April 2021

  • Brave and Honest
  • Lovely kind nature
  • Sensible in Every Setting
£13,000 no VAT
  • Connemara
  • Bay
  • Gelding
  • 5 years
  • 14.2hh / 148cm
  • Brave and Honest
  • Lovely kind nature
  • Sensible in Every Setting

Hunter- 5yo 14.3hh Connemara Gelding

Hunter is a full-up 14.3hh, traditionally built Connemara with the most genuine and sweet temperament. He has the brain of an older, wiser horse; truly an old head on young shoulders.

We have owned Hunter since he was an unhandled 2-year-old, and he has been quietly and kindly produced here. Lightly backed as a 3-year-old, he was turned away over winter and brought back into work as a 4 year old and just starting jumping as a 5 year old and is showing promising future with already getting placed 1st and 2nd and qualifying for Cricklands.

He is now ready for an experienced teenager or adult to continue his education. He has been ridden and broken in by 11 and 12 year olds and he is good as gold with them.

He has been schooling, hacking out confidently both alone and in company, attended a Pony Club rally, and been to cross-country schooling outing; all with bravery and honesty. Has competed at a few local shows and getting placed; really well behaved out.

He's a joy to have around and adores being fussed and pampered.

Rides alone or in company

Good to hack, school, load, travel, tack up, and pick out feet

Lives out 24/7 or happy to be stabled

Barefoot and good with the farrier

HWSD: N/N

Hunter is ready to continue his education and would suit a competent child, small teen, or adult looking for a quality, genuine Connemara.

Class 1 breading throughout.

Stunning allrounder

  • Loves a fuss everyone’s best friend
  • Has been out on a fun hunt
  • Excellent brakes
£5,500
  • Cob
  • Blue and white
  • Gelding
  • 5 years
  • 14.1hh / 145cm
  • Loves a fuss everyone’s best friend
  • Has been out on a fun hunt
  • Excellent brakes

Bluey has mainly enjoyed his life being a happy hacker which he has excelled at. He is happy to go alone or in company. Great in open spaces and fast traffic.

Recently he has been unaffiliated showjumping picking up a 2nd place rosette and he has attended a hunt ride popping all the logs and behaving exceptionally. 3 good paces in the school. Ridden and handled by all ages.

He is excellent mannered on the ground.

Open to multiple viewings and vetting.

Based bishops Stortford.

Delivery available.

Looking for a kind allrounder for experienced teen

  • Capable of PC/RC up to 100cm
  • Kind nature and happy to be part of the family
  • Safe and sensible to hack
  • Capable of PC/RC up to 100cm
  • Kind nature and happy to be part of the family
  • Safe and sensible to hack

We are looking for a kind horse under 18yrs to join our family and be the next ride for a very capable 15year old girl. 

After almost 5 years with her much loved 148 we are now stepping him back some levels due to him being 24 years old. 

The new horse must enjoy hacking, PC/RC activities and be capable of competing upto 100cm. 

We are a loving, knowledgeable family home with great grazing and free access to stables and shelters. 

Our older pony will never leave us and because we have nothing to sell it has reduced our budget to mid four figures, but an exceptional forever home awaits. 

If you have a horse looking for a genuine long term family please contact us. Devon based

Rosie 🍀

  • Ultimate happy hacker
  • Super safe
  • Top mother daughter share
SOLD!
  • Cob
  • Chestnut
  • Mare
  • 7 years
  • 14.3hh / 150cm
  • Ultimate happy hacker
  • Super safe
  • Top mother daughter share

Rosie is the most perfect person inside and out. 14.3hh 7 year old mare.

She has previously been used in a trekking centre so suitable for a wide variety of capabilities.

Fantastic to shoe, clip, load and great in traffic.

She is currently popping over small fences happily and has recently passed a 2 stage vetting.

Good to do in all ways- a total pleasure to have on the yard

PM for more info

Beautiful Connemara Grey Mare Horse/Pony 12yrs

  • Amazing temperament. Great to do in all ways.
  • Absolute stunner- a real eye catcher.
  • Good to load , shoe , clip - no vices - ideal hunting horse.
£4,500 OVNO
  • Connemara
  • Grey
  • Mare
  • 12 years
  • 15hh / 153cm
  • Amazing temperament. Great to do in all ways.
  • Absolute stunner- a real eye catcher.
  • Good to load , shoe , clip - no vices - ideal hunting horse.

Dream ( Kildromin Dream) has been my granddaughters pony club ride from a five year old until now - she reached her 12th year in June - born 2014.

She is fast - quick to turn and is great out hunting / Hunter trials / team chase and polocrosse - she was a real winner show jumping and has a good BSJ record, but started to put a stop in at SJ competitions- she has still hunted fine and enjoys the cross-country, rustic fences. She’s competed polocrosse regularly, even getting a podium place at pony club championships in 2024. This year she’s mainly hunted and was in the ribbons last weekend at the Hunter trials.

She’s always been exercised regularly in our arena at home -( she’s always been shod on all four ) and we are told by experts recently that she shows real potential as a dressage horse. We feel she would be ideally suited to a hunting family or low level dressage / happy hacker.

She can be a little spooky but nothing dangerous… she does take confidence from her rider and is sensitive. So not a novice ride.

She measured in at 149.5 officially and is probably 15hh now - so a horse not a pony - therefore our aim is for her to go to a petite adult rider with experience- and who can offer a five star forever home for this much loved mare.

She is never sick or sorry and is open to any vetting - she is up to date with worming / injections / teeth etc and comes with her saddle / bridle rugs etc

Glendene Kestral Windy Mountain Dew Forestview JJ
Summer Daisy
Benaughlin Star

Safe & Lovely Happy Hacker – Fantastic in Traffic, Enjoys Hacking & Low-Level Schooling

  • Excellent in traffic and unfazed by the roads
  • Safe and sensible to hack alone or in company
  • Genuine happy hacker who loves a quiet, steady ride
£6,500
  • Welsh Section D
  • Bay
  • Mare
  • 7 years
  • 14.2hh / 148cm
  • Excellent in traffic and unfazed by the roads
  • Safe and sensible to hack alone or in company
  • Genuine happy hacker who loves a quiet, steady ride

A lovely, sweet-natured mare who is best suited to someone looking for a genuine, enjoyable happy hacker.

She is a pleasure to hack and is excellent in traffic, taking everything in her stride and proving safe and sensible out and about. She is equally happy hacking alone or with company and enjoys a quiet, steady pace.

She will walk, trot and canter in the arena, although she is much more of a laid-back, steady type and doesn’t have a huge amount of enthusiasm for schooling. She would therefore suit someone looking for a reliable hacking companion rather than a competition or schooling prospect.

She is a lovely character with a kind nature and is good to have around the yard. She is easy to handle and enjoys attention, making her a nice horse to spend time with.

She does need to be tied up for the vet and farrier, as if held rather than tied she can pull away, so this is something a prospective home would need to be comfortable with.

A genuine, uncomplicated mare who would make a lovely addition to the right home and is ready to be enjoyed for what she does best — happy, safe hacking.

14.2hh Blue roan blagdon, 8 year old

  • Lovely allrounder
  • Fabulous Temperment
  • Sensible forward ride
£8,000 OVNO
  • Cob
  • Blue roan
  • Mare
  • 8 years
  • 14.2hh / 148cm
  • Lovely allrounder
  • Fabulous Temperment
  • Sensible forward ride

Very special cob mare

14.2hh Blue roan blagdon, 8 year old

Versatile little mare with lovley temperament

Successfully shown including this year.

Lots of placing in unaffiliated dressage.

Enjoys jumping natural and coloured fences.

Hacks alone and in company and good in open spaces.

Sensible forward ride, ridden in a snaffle. Lovely paces, rhythmic trot and rocking horse canter.

Been to many arena hires and hacking off the yard.

Bred a foal very well and was fabulous mum, youngster now 4 can be seen on the yard.

Luna is very easy on the yard, happy to live out and is a good doer. Easy to catch and quiet in the field.

Loads straight away in the trailer or wagon and never a problem travelling.

Loves to be showered, pampered and clipped.

Good to shoe, up to date with back, dentist, vaccinations.

Mild sweet itch managed with cream in summer.

Will only be sold to best of homes as we think a lot about this mare.

Genuine reason for sale, history known.

Not suitable for beginner/novice rider

Wanted, safe, confidence giving allrounder

  • loving home awaits
  • Good budget for the right pony
  • Life long home on private yard
  • loving home awaits
  • Good budget for the right pony
  • Life long home on private yard

Seeking my next perfect pony! Must haves between - 14 h and 15.2h, between - 6 and 17

Ideally to be within 2 and a half hours of Derbyshire. Would consider going further for the perfect one !

MUST be safe around traffic , farm machinery , farm animals ( as I live on a farm )

Would be doing happy hacking , schooling , fun rides , local shows - flat showing and dressage.

All year round turn out on private land , living with a Connie gelding and mini Shetland gelding ( can be in separate field)

Massive stables roughly 4 times bigger than an average one ! videos and pictures can be provided

Lots of land to hack around.

My preferred breed is a chunky Connemara type just because I love the breed so much , but would consider something else that fits the bill !

I previously had a bad accident with my last pony on the road with a tractor and my confidence is very low , it's very important that my next pony is a very safe confidence-giver. I am aware no horse is perfect but I don't want anything sharp or spooky and nothing that bolts , rears or bucks , strong etc so I can get confidence back for this reason I wouldn't want anything super young and green.

more woah than go type

I would prefer no health issues but if it's something slight I will consider.

more must haves are good loading , good for farrier , dentist , for leading and for the vet.

I have had weekly dressage lessons and then monthly lessons with jumping and spent a lot of time hacking ,before my accident. I have had horses for many years and was a competent rider until my accident where I lost confidence and i haven't ridden regularly for a while now , which is why its very important my next pony is safe and willing to help me get back into it.

I am aware this is a lot to ask for but I know somewhere they must be one for me :) genuine 10 star home awaits thanks !

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