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Family Friends: Ponies

Searching For A Family Friend / Allrounder To Enjoy Hacking, Pleasure Rides, & Low Level Adventures


Ref #: 410902
  • Full Up 14.2 - 15hh Max. Age 8-14 yrs
  • A Gentle Natured, Polite Character
  • Lightweight Cob / Connemara Or Similar Type
  • Full Up 14.2 - 15hh Max. Age 8-14 yrs
  • A Gentle Natured, Polite Character
  • Lightweight Cob / Connemara Or Similar Type

I am searching for a trustworthy, best friend type to welcome to our kind, knowledgeable, family home. Our horses are treated as part of our family & they receive the absolute best of care. I would be happy to provide references & to keep in touch.

I have ridden for several years & consider myself a knowledgeable & capable rider. However, due to ongoing health issues with my horse, who is now retired, I haven’t ridden as consistently in more recent years & so I am no longer as confident as I once was. Therefore, I am seeking a laid back, best friend type, who does not need riding most days to remain safe & sane (realistically, I will generally ride 3-4 times a week).

We will be enjoying fun hacks from home, attending organised pleasure rides, forest trips, XC schooling & some clinics. I will at times want to hack alone but will also hack alongside my young daughter on her (sometimes quirky!) horse, so it is especially important that I find a level-headed, trustworthy type who I can depend on. Due to us going out in our horsebox regularly, I would like to find a horse who is good to load / travel &, most importantly, who remains calm & polite to handle & ride in different environments.

Our horses are kept at home with us & have all year turnout (stabled overnight during winter). I would love to find a gentle natured, polite character & a true best friend type.

We live in a rural area & although we generally meet very little traffic, when we do, it is often likely to be a tractor/farm vehicle. Therefore, it is hugely important that my new horse is confident around this type of traffic.

* I do appreciate that no horse is ‘perfect’ & that ‘bombproof’ does not exist & I am open to compromise, but please do just be honest about any possible known ‘issues’ as I will not buy unseen & would want to have any potential horse vetted *

We are based in Norfolk so ideally looking for something in or around East Anglia but would travel further if plenty of info, videos/photos could be provided beforehand. I have a sensible budget & very relaxed & loving forever home for the right horse.


14.2-15.2hh Horse Wanted - For 13 year old girl


Ref #: 408573
  • Very Good temperament
  • Scope to Jump up to 1m, with Cross Country experience preferred
  • Must be happy to hack and travel alone
  • Very Good temperament
  • Scope to Jump up to 1m, with Cross Country experience preferred
  • Must be happy to hack and travel alone

Wanted:


A horse for my 13 year old daughter.
Ideally this will be a Gelding around 15hh; aged between 6-10 years; very good temperament both on the ground and being ridden.
No bucking, rearing or bolting - Nothing sharp.
Happy to hack and travel alone (we do have company in the field).
Scope to jump up to 1m - both SJ and XC.

For pony club teams and low level eventing.

We can offer an experienced private home with regular coaching. The right horse will stay with us for the long term.

We have a good budget for the right horse and we are ready to buy.
Maybe your horse is not for sale, but will be soon? Please get in touch.


Quality sport horses for sale


Ref #: 408717
  • Over 30 quality horses for sale from ages of 3yr- 12yr
  • A mix of homebreds and horses recently imported from Ireland
  • Over 30 horses available so you can try multiple on the day to see which one suits best.
  • Over 30 quality horses for sale from ages of 3yr- 12yr
  • A mix of homebreds and horses recently imported from Ireland
  • Over 30 horses available so you can try multiple on the day to see which one suits best.

Are you looking for your next partner in crime? Looking to jump around your first XC or try to qualify for HOYS?

We have a great selection of horses currently available at European sports horses in Warwickshire. With the expert eye of Carron Nicol, long term breeder, producer and rider, all of our horses are picked for the quality, breeding and temperament.

At the moment we have 4,5 and 6yr olds available. A lot of homebreds in the mix with great bloodlines including our own special stallion Chrysler key, and then recently important horses from Ireland as well. The horses we look for are to suit competition homes in showjumping, eventing homes for amateur, and professional homes alike so please be realistic with your ability.

We also have a selection of older horses including 8yr who recently took a young girl around the first 130, a 10yr jumping 120 to name a few.

Prices range from £10k plus. Please get in contact for more info 07776 685842 (Lowenna)


UPCOMING CAVAN AUCTIONS

* SAVE THE DATES *

Ref #: 401255
  • 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

May - PERFORMANCE HORSE & PONY SALE Wednesday 27th May

July - PERFORMANCE HORSE & PONY SALE Wednesday 1st July

3 YEAR OLD SALE INCLUDING PREMIER 3YO AUCTION Wednesday 29th July

August - PERFORMANCE HORSE & PONY SALE Wednesday 26th August

September - ELITE FOAL AUCTION - Thursday 10th September

YOUNG STOCK SPORT HORSE SALE Thursday 24th September

REGISTERED IRISH DRAUGHT SALE Friday 25th September

PERFORMANCE HORSE & PONY SALE Tuesday 29th September

November - PERFORMANCE HORSE & PONY SALE Wednesday 25th November

YOUNG STOCK SPORT HORSE SALE Thursday 26th November

REGISTERED IRISH DRAUGHT SALE Friday 27th November

 

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

 


Zoë Arkell - Pony Search Agent


Ref #: 402560
  • Actively looking for the best Pony Club ponies
  • Some fabulous knowledgeable homes waiting
  • No fees for sellers
  • Actively looking for the best Pony Club ponies
  • Some fabulous knowledgeable homes waiting
  • No fees for sellers
I have motivated clients looking for genuine, kind, quality and proven ponies to take part in all Pony Club activities.

The ponies I would love to hear about are those not needing to be advertised to secure a new home. There is no harm in finding out whether I know of a better home and match. Perhaps you worry about your child finding it upsetting seeing their old pony regularly at rallies etc - then selling out of area could be a better solution.

These are motivated buyers receiving guidance as to what will likely suit their child - not the timewasters regularly reported. In most cases homes are also knowledgeable: simply lacking in time to conduct a search themselves. Most will also wait for the right pony so if you are not ready to sell yet - that is not an issue.

There are some decent budgets available relative to age and medical conditions etc.

All leads will be handled with discretion. Please feel free to give me a call, drop me a WhatsApp or check out my Instagram page @theponysearchagent

COULD YOUR HORSE BECOME AN RDA SUPERSTAR?


Ref #: 400401
  • 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. 

________________________________________

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


Ref #: 400714
  • 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


Beautiful coloured native colt 10mth


Ref #: 410839
  • Leonards Crag Dynamite
  • Smart homebred colt
  • By triple graded stallion Valentine's Boy
£1,200 ONO
  • Cob
  • Coloured
  • Colt
  • Under 1
  • Leonards Crag Dynamite
  • Smart homebred colt
  • By triple graded stallion Valentine's Boy

Leonards Crag Dynamite smart homebred colt by triple graded stallion Valentine's Boy

He's handled daily nice sweet type.

Out of a full up 13.3 registered Fell mare by a very heavy 14.2 traditional cob .

Valentine's boy Toyboy

 

 

Blue Cross Rose


Ref #: 409278
  • Non-ridden companion
  • Lives with mares & geldings
  • Can live out 24/7 or part stable
£180
  • Cob
  • Piebald
  • Mare
  • 16 years
  • 14.2 hands
  • Non-ridden companion
  • Lives with mares & geldings
  • Can live out 24/7 or part stable
- Based at a foster yard in Bedfordshire -

Rose is a gentle, sweet-natured cob mare who has recently returned into our care through absolutely no fault of her own, and she is now looking for her new home as a non-ridden companion. Living out 24/7 on sparse grazing, Rose is a perfect match for other good doers who also need restricted grass. Rose can live with both mares and geldings, and could adapt to part stabling with a steady routine.

Rose can be a little unsure at times, especially when settling in, but with a quiet home and a calm, confident handler she will truly flourish. She absolutely loves a good groom and will soak up every bit of fuss and affection.

16.3hh, Bay, Genuine, safe and versatile BFG.


Ref #: 410327
  • Can be handled by novices and children
  • Fantastic attitude, ROR eligible.
  • Could easily be a bombproof happy hacker or equally a very competitive horse
£6,500 OVNO
  • Thoroughbred
  • Bay
  • Gelding
  • 7 years
  • 16.3 hands
  • Can be handled by novices and children
  • Fantastic attitude, ROR eligible.
  • Could easily be a bombproof happy hacker or equally a very competitive horse
Gus is a genuine, kind horse with a fantastic attitude to life. He is the sort that can happily be ridden a couple of times a week as a safe and enjoyable hacker, yet equally has the talent and willingness to thrive in a more competitive home. Always in a snaffle.

He hacks confidently alone or in company and is absolutely bombproof in traffic. Gus is good with dogs, children and all the everyday things that make him such an easy horse to have around.

He has attended eventing training shows, showjumping competitions, arena hires and has hunted with both the Tynedale and Duke of Buccleuch, proving himself to be bold, honest and reliable over hedges and country. Equally, he is sensible enough to happily sit at the back of the field and quietly stroll home when asked. Gus has competed in the Silver Spur and looked after me over some huge hedges.

Everything Gus has done has been managed by myself alone, with no help. He loads like a dream and is a straightforward, genuine horse to take out and enjoy.

He would be ideal for someone looking for a safe, confidence-giving horse to enjoy hacking and popping the occasional jump, but he also shows real promise for someone wanting to further his education in eventing or other competitive disciplines. His willing nature and desire to please make him a pleasure to ride and produce. He has taken care of me time and time again and given me the confidence to jump hedges bigger than I ever thought I would.

Gus is offered for sale through absolutely no fault of his own, and this is a genuinely heartbreaking decision. He will only be sold to the right home where he can continue to be loved and enjoyed.

A truly special horse who is ready to make his next owner very happy.

Videos and further details available on request.

Plasucha Lady


Ref #: 399808
  • Clean Limbed.
  • No sweet-itch
  • Show quality
£4,500 OIRO
  • Welsh Part Bred
  • Coloured
  • Filly
  • 4 years
  • 14.3 hands
  • Clean Limbed.
  • No sweet-itch
  • Show quality

4 year old filly. 20th May 2022.

Right and straight in every way.

Clean limbed. No sweet-itch.

Goes through puddles.

Ties up. Takes a rug

She stands 14.3hh now

Tri coloured Welsh Part Bred and over stamped CHAPS.

She is show quality and flu vaccinated.

Photo 3 is of her sire, Garthfach Buccaneer

Mobile - 07980 493364 Helen


Wanted PC schoolmaster 12.2hh -13.hh


Ref #: 335925
  • Confidence Giver / Schoolmaster
  • Experienced PC /WHP/SHP
  • Gelding
  • Confidence Giver / Schoolmaster
  • Experienced PC /WHP/SHP
  • Gelding
Do you have a pony that’s due to retire, you might consider leasing for a year or two? Or you have an older pony that’s outgrown or due to be outgrown you want to sell?

Looking for WH or SHP
/ PC pony /all rounder
pony for a long term family home with other ponies.

A pony that can step up or step down according to rider. Confidence giver-gelding only.

No vices.
(absolutely no spooking bucking/bolting etc ) No health issues, easy to do in all ways on the ground
( the children love leading them to the field etc so they do all their care ) Laid back and easy to take out and about to competitions, hunting and rallies.

Currently jumping 50cm and looking to progress. Capable of jumping 70cm with ease . Nothing that is whizzy or super fast, spooky going around a course. Ideally a steady rocking- horse canter , easy off the leg.
Super Chilled and not alter out and about or in open spaces with others. The rider has lost confidence so needs to get this from the pony when jumping.

A pony that can fit in with a busy lifestyle and family life. They will be pampered and a 5* private family home on our farm with excellent facilities. The ponies want for nothing and much loved .
Healthy budget. I must stress this pony needs to be a confidence giver!

14.3hh Cob Gelding – Genuine, Safe & Super Kind Type


Ref #: 410668
  • Safe , laidback allrounder.
£6,750
  • Cob
  • Piebald
  • Gelding
  • 4 years
  • 14.3 hands
  • Safe , laidback allrounder.
Frankie is a smart, sporty looking 14.3hh cob gelding with a kind temperament and a fantastic attitude to life. He is a genuine young horse with an old head on young shoulders who has been produced slowly and is now ready for someone to continue his education.

Frankie is very much more woah than go, giving a safe and confidence-giving ride.

Due to his age he has only done light schooling, so he is still green in the arena.Not a sharp or strong ride; can be slow off the leg while gaining confidence and experience. He has been Hunting,Arena hire/ cross country schooling and also to an unaffiliated showjumping competition finishing with a clear round!

Frankie is brave and level headed and happy to give anything a go. He is fantastic in open spaces – you can canter him across a field on the buckle and feel completely safe.

On the ground Frankie is a pleasure to have around. He is:
• Good to catch, lead and handle
• Easy to tack up
• Loves grooming and fuss
• Loads first time on trailer and lorry
• Travels well
• Good for the farrier and vet
• Has been clipped and stood perfectly
•hacks alone and in company

Frankie is a genuine young cob with masses of potential who will go on to make a fantastic all-rounder, hunting cob, riding club horse or happy hacker.

Open to viewings just no time wasters as this is a sad sale.

Due to his age Experienced home only.

Based in Berkshire.

Ideal mother daughter share


Ref #: 410701
  • Forward going
  • All rounder
  • Great temperament- tries hardest to please
£7,500
  • Irish Sports Pony
  • Bay
  • Mare
  • 9 years
  • 14.2 hands
  • Forward going
  • All rounder
  • Great temperament- tries hardest to please

14.2 Irish Draught cross, 9 years old bay mare
Genuine sweet tempered, always stands out.
Competent forwards ride.
Owned since a foal, backed and trained carefully

Good allrounder- beach rides, hacking, showing, charity fun rides, will go first or last in a group or confidently alone and loves her work.
Very good with traffic.
Has been around tractors and dogs and machinery.
Currently lives out in a mixed herd, has also been stabled without issues.

Very easy pony to handle, loves attention easily caught, loads herself into the box, stands for shoeing and clipping.

Is currently in full work and is fit and ready to go.
Snaffle mouthed.
Up to date with worming/teeth
Open to vetting

Mizen Silver Rockrimmon Silver Diamond Sillot Hill
Saggart’s Millie
Keelnacally Diamond Cross Glidawn Diamond
Dohney Pride

Selection of Irish Cobs


Ref #: 410604
  • Selection of Irish cobs available
  • From 125cm - 140cm, have a few bigger ones too
  • From 4 years old - 15 years old
£3,000
  • Selection of Irish cobs available
  • From 125cm - 140cm, have a few bigger ones too
  • 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


School Master / Happy Hacker


Ref #: 410603
  • Between 14.2hh and 15hh, Aged 6–11 years,A genuine schoolmaster
  • Happy being groomed
  • Between 14.2hh and 15hh, Aged 6–11 years,A genuine schoolmaster
  • Happy being groomed
Our daughter is 11 years old and has been riding for the past six years mostly at a local equestrian centre and pony camps / hacking .

We are now looking to buy a horse or pony that will help her progress and continue to develop her riding.

She particularly enjoys jumping and hacking, so we are seeking a safe, experienced all-rounder that can build her confidence in these areas.

We live in Bath , so would ideally would be localish enough to travel to view.

Our ideal horse would be:

-Between 14.2hh and 15hh
-Aged 6 to 11 years
A genuine schoolmaster
-Sane, sensible, and confidence-giving
-Happy jumping and hacking out
-Robust and easy to manage
-Able to live out happily with other horses
-Friendly in nature and enjoys being groomed

In terms of breeding, a Connemara cross or cob cross would be preferred, although we would be open to other suitable types.

If you feel you have the right horse, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Have good budget and nice home for the right horse .

Kind regards,
Tavis
07922 256876

 

 

Fun Allrounder Pony for Teenager / Adult


Ref #: 409955
  • Excellent in traffic
  • Fun forward going type who loves to hack
  • Enjoys her jumping
£3,000
  • Connemara Part Bred
  • Skewbald
  • Mare
  • 17 years
  • 14.2 hands
  • Excellent in traffic
  • Fun forward going type who loves to hack
  • Enjoys her jumping
Super fun pony who enjoys her work and loves to hack.

Forward going type who is great in traffic and to box, shoe etc with no known vices. Needs sedating to clip as her legs are sensitive. Can be strong on the ground hence recommend for teenager/ adult only.

Upcoming young horse leaves no time to ride her hence reason for sale.

BUTLEIGH STARDUST


Ref #: 370514
  • Eye Catching Quality Pony
  • Very Easy Lovely Natured
  • Home Produced
SOLD!
  • Welsh Section D
  • Chestnut
  • Gelding
  • 11 years
  • 14.3 hands
  • Eye Catching Quality Pony
  • Very Easy Lovely Natured
  • Home Produced
Stardust is such a lovely pony, never nasty, will lick you all day long.

11 years old by Kylebeck Crespo. He is a lovely chestnut / slightly roan in places with striking markings and his well known white feather display on his o/s flank.

Very well shown in hand and sired many foals before being cut for his ridden career. We have had him for just over 3 years and really don't want to sell him but my daughter has changed jobs and the hours and days have made it impossible to ride and show any ponies. This is so sad as he is at his best now. Advertised him before, took him off because so many of the wrong people ringing, he is loved and will only go to the right home.

You can take him into the buziest rings and he never get hot or edgy, pouring rain, heavy mud.

Never strong, ridden on light contact, Big softy , easy to do , totally home produced , perfect confirmation, has a glass like coat in the summer and very little in winter.

Lives in and out happily, good with others, farrier, travel.

Can be found easily on the internet.

1st Devon County 2024

2nd in couple of RI qualifiers

Should easily go out pick up his tickets if you want to show but he loves a varied life.

Stardust is so loved he will not be sold to anyone, he deserves the best of homes. He is priced to sell not put up for a silly figure. His Black country saddle available at extra cost.

Location Somerset, 3 miles from junction 23 of M5

Ring and ask anything but don't want text warriors and I will not hold conversation on text messages, have some respect.

Contact Tim 01278 722145 / 07860 168586
Kylebeck Crespo
Osbourn Fairydust Llanarth Prince of Wales

Wanted All Rounder For Small Adult


Ref #: 410368
  • 14.3-15.3h, 8-18years old, all rounder
  • Must: be safe in front, the middle or behind
  • Would be amazing if they are: barefoot & DUN!
  • 14.3-15.3h, 8-18years old, all rounder
  • Must: be safe in front, the middle or behind
  • Would be amazing if they are: barefoot & DUN!

Looking for something that’s either been there and done that or a horse who’s been out and about on low mileage. A varied life style awaits although I’m not looking to compete or jump tracks about 80cm


Sales, Training, Competition & Full Livery Spaces Available at Galloping Global


Ref #: 402396
  • Small lady rider with many years experience
  • Super facilities including large 80x 50 arena
  • Bespoke packages to suit your needs
  • Under 1
  • 9 hands
  • Small lady rider with many years experience
  • Super facilities including large 80x 50 arena
  • Bespoke packages to suit your needs

Sales, Training, Competition & Full Livery Spaces Available at Galloping Global

Based in Cowfold, West Sussex, Galloping Global offers professional sales, training, and full livery for horses and ponies.

Horses & Ponies for Sale

We welcome a wide variety of horses and ponies for sale — from first ridden ponies to showjumpers and event horses.
Our speciality is sourcing horses for the U.S. Hunter and Equitation market 

We currently have multiple clients actively seeking:
• Genuine, steady, rhythmical gelding
• 7–10 years old
• 16hh – 17.2hh
• Good changes and suitable for the hunter/equitation ring

However, we also work with buyers looking for horses outside these specifications, so please still get in touch if you think your horse may be suitable.

If you have a horse you would like help selling, we would love to hear from you.

Livery & Training

We offer:
• Full livery
• Schooling & competition livery
• Training livery

Small lady rider with many years of showjumping experience, producing horses from backing through to competition level.

Training livery is also available for riders wanting help with:
• Horse management
• Flatwork and jumping
• Competition preparation and support

Facilities

• Large Martin Collins 50m x 80m arena
• Large, airy Monarch fully matted stables
• Solarium
• Secure tack room
• Owners live on site

Cowfold, West Sussex


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