• WANTED! I am looking for the following:-
• 15.2hh -16hh
• Happy Hacker for mature lady

Must hack alone and in company and be safe and straightforward.

Ideally a been there done it type.

No lumps or bumps

No competition horses, ex racers, projects, or anything strong, sharp or spooky.

Decent budget and 5* forever home awaits.

• Irish Sports Horse
• Chestnut
• Mare
• 17 years
• 15.2 hands

• Drew is great with traffic, she rides alone or in company
• She would be a fantastic all rounder

Drew is such an honest mare with a completely lovable character and is definitely a yard favourite. Myself and my daughter have owned her for 5 years now, in that time my daughter has used Drew for happy hacking, fun rides and general schooling but due to increasing work commitments she hasn’t been in work for 2 years. Now due to circumstances we are having to make the decision to part ways with Drew which is very difficult.

Drew is great with traffic, she rides alone or in company (she does prefer to follow though) . I would say that Drew isn’t completely a novice ride as she does have the higher gears too and can get a little excited at times and she does seek confidence from the rider at times (never silly or strong) . She would be a fantastic all rounder but just needs bringing back into work!
She needs a bit of schooling as she is very unbalanced on the one rein. However she works in a stunning outline. She has a dipped back, which she had always had, it does get better when in work and exercised regularly, and doesn’t cause her any problems.

Shes fabulous to catch, load, farrier, dentist, bath etc.

I have contact details for most of her previous owners as she had lived locally for most of her life.

I will only consider a 5* home for Drew as that’s what she deserves!

Loads more pics if need

• Irish
• Coloured
• Mare
• 11 years
• 15.2 hands

• Super happy hacker.
• Great in traffic and happy on her own or in company.

Rides green in the arena for her age.  No badness in her, just uneducated. 

Passed a recent 5 stage vetting.

No vices

Please call for more information or to arrange a trial.  Horse and owner are based in Leicestershire despite the Irish phone number.

00353 851 426308

• Thoroughbred
• Bay
• Gelding
• 10 years
• 16.1 hands

• Kind, genuine 10yo TB gelding with a Labrador temperament, perfect for hacking and pleasure rides.

 Lovely 10yo TB Gelding – “Dez”. A genuine, easy-going lad looking for his new home.

Dez is a 10-year-old Thoroughbred who I’ve owned since he was a 2-year-old, so his full history is known. He has a wonderful, kind temperament and is incredibly easy to have around. He lives out all year round and is happy in a mixed herd with both mares and geldings. Great with the vet and farrier, with the dentist he just needs a bit of patience but is manageable. He has been barefooted for the past 6 years with no issue, use boots if covering roadwork.

He was backed and brought on quietly on the fells in the Lake District and has been used mainly for pleasure riding. The intention was always to do more with him, but with two young children I simply haven’t had the time. Dez hacks alone and in company, and he’s used to being led and led off. He can occasionally need a bit of reassurance, but he is never nasty or difficult.

Dez has been around children his whole life and has happily had mine on board. On the ground he’s like having a Labrador, he’ll follow you around and loves fuss and attention.

He would suit someone wanting a sweet, willing horse to enjoy hacking, pleasure rides, or bring on further if desired. A loving, knowledgeable home is important.

Dez is up to date with all
Homes will be vetted.
Home is more important than price.
Wardrobe available.

Location - South Lake District

• Thoroughbred
• Grey
• Gelding
• 17 years
• 16 hands

• Hacking
• Family Friendly
• Lives Out

Blue – Kind, Confident Hacking Horse for Full Permanent Loan / LWVTB Considered – 16hh, 16yo, gelding

– Has been much loved in current loan home since July 2024, but personal circumstances in this home have changed through no fault of his nor loaners, and therefore he’s sadly looking for a new match. He was with me prior to this, and owned by me since 2015.
– Blue is a kind, honest, and sweet boy looking for a loving hacking home. He offers affection, fun, adventures, and has a great temperament, especially with children. I am seeking a very specific, permanent home where he will be loved as their own and who are committed to wanting to offer a home for life.
– Experience Required: He needs an experienced, confident, and kind rider who is not easily put off when he gets occasionally worried/stressed. He relies on his person for confidence. Not suitable for novices.

Blue’s Ideal Job & Temperament

• Job: Light to medium hacking only, no schooling. He will happily go out on light walking rides, but will also be eager and happy to do more if wanted (walk, trot, canter, jumping the odd log), but isn’t to be hammered about
• Temperament (manners): Very affectionate people-horse, loves attention, loves children, is friendly and kind. Excellent ground manners. Though can suffer from separation anxiety and will be challenging when wound up by this, which requires managing him to avoid, and experience to be able to deal with and think about
• Temperament (hacking): Excellent in traffic (we lived in a London borough for a number of years), generally sane, sensible, and great with large vehicles. We’ve done lots of hacking in the past, include EGB rides, the beach, and more, so he’s seen a lot. Can go out alone or in company, in front/middle/behind; does greatly prefer company. Needs experienced rider particularly when alone in cases where he may get anxious about new things, or above mentioned separation anxiety, though greatly improves with frequency. Takes confidence from his rider, is not bombproof plod and would be too much for a beginner, but is not difficult to manage for someone who has lots of experience.
• Fitness: Is easily turned away and brought back into work, I would normally give him a few months off over winter and just get back on in spring and he’s not silly, will just be more looky after not being out for a while. Has currently been out of work for a year, will need time to settle in a new home and get to know someone, but shouldn’t be difficult to start doing things again gradually and will support with this if distance is doable

Requirements for Blue’s Forever Home

• Living Out: Must live out 24/7, would consider homes with some stabling through winter but this mustn’t be more than overnight. He is easily unhappy and stiff when stabled, and stressed by various other turnout/bring in routines with the other horses on the yard.
• Forage/Feeding: Must have constant access to forage (plenty of grazing, hay/haylage through winter). He is not the typical poor-doer thoroughbred, but he is still a thoroughbred and not a native pony, and he will suffer and lose condition if grazing/forage is limited.
• Companionship: Best suited to a gelding herd/buddy. He must never be left alone in the field or stable. Can be more on the dominant side, but is well socialised and settles well and quietly in a stable herd with the right herd combination and time.
• Land: Preferably own land because this ensures stability and the management he needs, but individual situations considered (flexible for the right match).
• Location: Preference within 2 hours of Northampton but very flexible for the right match

Additional Information

• Feet: Completely barefoot. Wears boots for hacking. Needs monitoring for thrush and mud fever and treating/bringing into dry ground if fields get boggy (as with any horse)
• Inclusions: Full wardrobe (tack/rugs etc) is included on loan.
• Permanent: You don’t need to worry about investing yourself in getting to know him, loving him etc. He needs a truly permanent home that loves and is committed to him. Basis of loan is for my peace of mind to always make sure he is happy and cared for and won’t be passed around, not because I would be asking for him back.