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Non-ridden companion


Ref #: 323255
  • Companion shetland
  • one to one home
£150
  • Shetland
  • Chestnut
  • Mare
  • 21 years
  • 9 hands
  • Companion shetland
  • one to one home

Hi, Cherry here. I'm a very gentle soul who has stolen the hearts of my staff team with my fun personality and good looks!

I'm getting really good at trusting my handlers and can't wait to find my forever home where I can spend my days sunbathing and being pampered.

I'd love to find a home with a confident but gentle handler and, as I am a Shetland, the ability to watch my waistline!

https://www.bluecross.org.uk/pet/cherry-3148832


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. 

Cavalier RDA Centre in mid Shropshire
Looking to loan or potentially purchase a15.2-16hh,  13.2 and 11-12hh  (gelding) for use at the state of the art Cavalier Centre in mid Shropshire. Will be used for RDA sessions, hacks, training days, competitions and possible in hand/groundwork. Must be sane with a good trainable temperament and able to pass a minimum of a two-stage vetting. At Cavalier Centre equine welfare is our top priority with equines having a varied lifestyle, regular visits from healthcare professionals with loan agreements in place where applicable. The Centre has BHS Highly Commended , Local Authority Five Star rating and is a member of the National Equine Welfare Council. 
Check us out at www.cavaliercentre.org

Please email centremanager@cavaliercentre.org.uk if you would like to find out more.

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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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Cranleigh RDA Group
Contact:  Anthea Dickson antheaedickson@gmail.com – 07973 701908

We are looking for suitable horses to join us at our yard in the Surrey Hills. To buy, loan or gift - Must be open to vetting.

At least 9 years old. No vices
15hh - 15.3hh weight-bearing horses/cobs, gelding preferred
Safe ride with good/sensible temperament
Kind and patient on the ground and for mounting and dismounting.
Good on lead rein and not fazed by sudden noises.
Reliable and safe out hacking.
5* home awaits. Trial preferred but not essential if right horse.

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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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KYRE GROUP OF THE RIDING FOR THE DISABLED
If you can help, please contact Jackie Forrester 07866 681165

Based on the North Herefordshire / Worcestershire border are seeking two new equines to join their team.
Both need to be up to weight, one up to 11 stone and the other up to 15 stone.
Funding is available but is limited.
The equines will be based at a well established riding school where they will also be used for general riding lessons. They must be very safe and suitable for disabled riders.

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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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WOODBRIDGE & DISTRICT GROUP
Please contact us on 01473 737087 / yardmanager@rdawoodbridge.org.uk for further details
 
Are you looking to sell or loan your horse? RDA (Woodbridge & District Group) are looking!
We are in a position to buy or loan a riding horse of around 16hh to join the team at our purpose built, 5-star rated centre.
Must have a calm temperament and be happy to stand, particularly for mounting and dismounting.

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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. 


Blue Cross Willow


Ref #: 319217
  • Inquisitive youngster
  • One to one home
  • Confident handler
  • Bay
  • Filly
  • 1 years
  • 11 hands
  • Inquisitive youngster
  • One to one home
  • Confident handler

Willow arrived into our care having been transferred from the RSPCA. She arrived completely unhandled but has taken time to settle at our centre and is doing extremely well.

She is a sweet curious baby with lots of potential in the right hands. We have allowed her to settle into her new environment and have found she is naturally very curious about us. Willow now wanders over to start her training sessions with the team, she adores a scratch and finds this super positive! Willow can now be caught and has started leading, we will be working on grooming and feet picking, she has also seen the farrier under sedation so is working on seeing him very soon without!

She can still be timid and unsure of her surroundings so would thrive in a quiet set up with someone who has lots of time to give her, ideally to live with other young ponies. Willow is happy to live with mares or geldings and has lived out 24/7 since being at the centre, we hope to introduce her to stabling very soon now she has settled in well.

Willow is looking for a home as a non-ridden companion at this time due to her age and training needs, potentially in the future once she has settled she could be re assessed in a home to be a potential childs pony, due to her size she will most likely be a lead rein type.


Blue Cross Mia


Ref #: 315468
  • Can you offer Mia a loving home?
  • Chestnut
  • Mare
  • 10 years
  • 14.3 hands
  • Can you offer Mia a loving home?

Mia arrived into our care after their owner couldn’t care for them any longer due to personal circumstances, they decided they were best placed with Blue Cross to secure their future. Mia is looking for a home as a non-ridden companion only.

Mia is a sweet little soul who is greatly improving with their current training needs, they very much enjoy a groom. They enjoy coming down to the yard and spending some time with the team, they are a real character who is rewarding to work with.

Mia is looking for a home where they can continue their training, she be best suited to a quiet home where she has equine company at all times. Mia is best suited to living with geldings as she gets attached to other mares.

Mia would love a home with a kind and sympathetic borrower who has time and patience to help her settle into her new home.


Blue Cross Marcus


Ref #: 315473
  • Can you offer Marcus a loving new home?
  • Cob
  • Piebald
  • Gelding
  • Under 1
  • 10 hands
  • Can you offer Marcus a loving new home?

Marcus arrived into our care after being found abandoned and initially taken in to another rescue before coming to Blue Cross to secure a new home. Marcus is looking for a non-ridden companion home only but could do horse agility or in-hand walks.

Marcus is a sweet little soul who is greatly improving with their current training needs, they very much enjoy a groom. They enjoy coming down to the yard and spending some time with the team, they are a real character who is rewarding to work with.

He is looking for a home where they can mature and play with other young horses and carry on his training.

Marcus would love a home with a kind and sympathetic borrower who has time and patience to carry on his training.


Blue Cross Lily


Ref #: 320315
  • Inquisitive youngster, Sociable with other horses
  • Quiet, one on one home
  • Patient handler
  • Bay
  • Mare
  • 1 years
  • 11 hands
  • Inquisitive youngster, Sociable with other horses
  • Quiet, one on one home
  • Patient handler

Lily arrived into our care having been transferred from the RSPCA. She arrived completely unhandled but has taken time to settle at our centre and is doing extremely well.

She is a sweet curious baby with lots of potential in the right hands. We have allowed her to settle into her new environment and have found she is naturally very curious about us. Lily now wanders over to start her training sessions with the team, she adores a scratch and finds this super positive! She can now be caught and has started leading, we will be working on grooming and feet picking, she is yet to see the farrier, this is something we are working on next!

She can still be timid and unsure of her surroundings so would thrive in a quiet set up with someone who has lots of time to give her, ideally to live with other young ponies. Lily is happy to live with mares or geldings and has lived out 24/7 since being at the centre, we hope to introduce her to stabling very soon now she has settled in well.

Lily is looking for a home as a non-ridden companion at this time due to her age and training needs, potentially in the future once she has settled she could be re assessed in a home to be a potential childs pony, due to her size she will most likely be a lead rein type.

https://www.bluecross.org.uk/pet/lily-3148834


Blue Cross Stanley


Ref #: 320317
  • Project pony, lead rein, kids pony
  • Experienced home
  • Bay
  • Gelding
  • 8 years
  • 12.2 hands
  • Project pony, lead rein, kids pony
  • Experienced home

Stanley has recently arrived after being transferred to us from the RSPCA. He is currently based at a foster yard whilst he awaits his new home.

A little timid at first to approach and catch but soon settles into a routine with a quiet handler. He enjoys stabling with company and is good to groom and have his feet picked out. He has seen the vet and farrier for his initial assessments just fine.

Stanley would like a home where he can live out 24/7 or part stable with friends in a quiet routine with other geldings. He would make a great little addition as a companion pony to a little herd or be a nice little project pony for someone willing to back him as a childs pony.

https://www.bluecross.org.uk/pet/stanley-3152146


Looking for a genuine 148cm (14.1-14.3hh)


Ref #: 243490
  • Forever home
  • Happy to wait for the right one
  • Mother/daughter share
  • Forever home
  • Happy to wait for the right one
  • Mother/daughter share
Looking for fun honest pony for competent, quiet rider to compete and train at around 80/90cm and enjoy a fun, varied family life of hacking, clinics, lessons and a bit of xc/ode’s etc

It would be helpful if the special pony is able to be schooled/ hacked out by experienced mum.

Experienced loving home where pony will want for nothing and join us long term as we hate moving them on. Older or younger considered as long as has a genuine attitude. Must be good to hack alone and in company and travel and load well.

We are willing to wait however long if you aren’t quite ready to part with your lovely pony

We are in the southwest (devon) but will travel within reason. Buy/loan or lease

Phone/text 07495012010 or email bluemoon3218@hotmail.com

13.2 Welsh Section C Pony


Ref #: 318460
  • Allrounder Pony Club Pony
£5,000
  • Welsh Section C
  • Chestnut
  • Mare
  • 13 years
  • 13.2 hands (LHC)
  • Allrounder Pony Club Pony
Outgrown by 14 year old daughter. Honey is a lovely forward going mare who loves hacking, dressage and jumping. Currently jumping around 90cm.

Had her for over 3 years and done a bit of everything from pony club camps, rallies and unaffiliated competitions.

Has made a great mother/daughter share but would be equally suit small adult.

She is easy to do and happy living in or out. Lovely temperament and great stable manners. Hacks out in company or alone. Clean limbed and never been sick or sorry.

Wanted Loan/Lease - Dressage FEI Pony


Ref #: 321404
  • 10* home
  • Experienced trainers
  • Kind, correct and ambitious rider
offers
  • 10* home
  • Experienced trainers
  • Kind, correct and ambitious rider

Looking for a pony for a 13 year old girl with two years left in ponies.

Tall but slim so would need a full up 14:2.

Has an amazing medium school master pony who she will of unfortunately grown out of in size and competitive ability by the end of the winter.

We can offer a 10* home with all the care and attention needed as well as a varied lifestyle.

They will have all the training they need being part of an experienced dressage family with competitive experience from the youth teams through to Grand Prix.

Rider is currently on the Foundation Academy for this year.

Pony must be kind, experienced and quirk free and be competitive at medium level.


Friendly Shetland


Ref #: 320814
  • Loves children
SOLD!
  • Shetland
  • Grey
  • Mare
  • 6 years
  • 10.1 hands
  • Loves children
Edith is 6 years old and has been with us for just over 2 years now, originally brought as a companion for a foal.

She was so good with the children we decided to get her broken in this year professionally and she's been amazing. She is green so would need some work but has great potential if you have the time. I think she would be suited to a child around 5 years of age with some experience. Unfortunately my youngest daughter already has her pony so she isn't being rode as she should.

We would like her to go to a home where they are doing pony club etc. she has been on loan recently where they have done some work with her also. She is for sale but would consider a loan.

Stoke On Trent ST9

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