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LR & FYFR pony club legend

LR & FYFR pony club legend


Ref #: 373456
  • Mother’s dream pony
  • This type of pony rarely comes on the market
  • ULTIMATE 1st RIDDEN / LEAD REIN / FAMILY PONY
SOLD! Sold to the best home we could wish for in 2 days .Wishing his new family all the joy and happiness with this beloved pony. Thank you Horsequest!
  • Welsh Section A
  • Grey
  • Gelding
  • 18 years
  • 12 hands
  • Mother’s dream pony
  • This type of pony rarely comes on the market
  • ULTIMATE 1st RIDDEN / LEAD REIN / FAMILY PONY
Heartbreaking sale of my daughter’s best friend-Swinford Harriman.A real life perfect unicorn.

Please read carefully and only contact me if you can fit the criteria as we are wanting the perfect match! We are looking for a home that can offer him only but the best !

Introducing Harri, the best lead rein/first ridden pony and child's best friend currently on the market. Full history known.

BEEN THERE DONE THAT, GOT THE T-SHIRT


Do you know of a little person searching for the ultimate pony club pony to start their journey on?
Are you looking for a pony that is trustworthy in any situation?
Do you want peace of mind and a pony that is 100% safe and calm confidence giver?
We bought Harri in 2020 unseen as he was too far away - this was the most lucky and fantastic opportunity, there was a queue of people but I knew straight away he was the real life unicorn I had been searching for!
Taking part in lead rein activities to begin with
Teaching them their up downs at the very beginning
To more recently jumping up to 60cm out and about and everything in between ! 70cm at home!

Harri looks after your child and loves little people. This is where he REALLY EXCELS.

The pony that is used at camp for other little people to hop on and gain their confidence. He’s not speedy and the sort that will slow down if he feels his rider is wobbly. He loves children and thats the job that makes him happy. Slow and steady wins the race! Harri will follow the leader round happily a course of jumps or dressage test like a dog. As a first pony he teaches the rider to become confident and accomplished ready to move onto their second pony.

Harriman has taken us on a wonderful fun packed journey over the last 5 years.

All of our special memories and all of our special firsts involve Harri. Our first hack, first lesson, first trot, first canter, first pony club rally, first pony club camp, first show, first rosette all of these would not have been possible without this pony.

Harri is more woah than go and definitely a kick along which has been perfect for us as our daughter has learnt to transition into canter, get to grips with being out in open spaces, XC and hacking out on the roads with traffic. She can canter bareback across the field without me worrying !
He has the patience of a saint. Amazing manners especially with little ones. He's happy to be groomed, fussed and pampered all day long.I know, I can let my children safely handle him to groom, bath, tack up, rug up, muck out and load. There is nothing I wouldn't trust this fabulous pony with.

We’ve done pc camps, rallies, pc show jumping, cross country, showing, mini one day events, hunting, fun rides, local shows, gymkhanas, village fete pony rides the list is endless!

Harri can be left for weeks without been ridden, he has never altered in any situation out and about there’s nothing that this pony turn his hoof to! Harri is in at night over the winter and out by day over the spring/summer on restricted grazing. He’s been fully shod due to the terrain where we live and work load and currently just fronts , but can go bare foot depending on work load and terrain. We live on a busy working farm so he’s used to big machinery cattle , sheep and noise .

Up to date with all vaccinations. No vices or health issues. Perfect for the vet , farrier, dentist and to clip.

From the stable to out and about, Harri is a joy.His temperament is second to none - loving, gentle, and cheekily charming.

This pony means the world to my daughter and to us as a family -particularly for me as he’s looked after my daughter since she was 3- I have put off advertising him as dreading him leaving but know he is not ready to retire or become a family pet.

This is a very sad and difficult sale, and we are looking for the right home because he's only had 2 homes before us. The previous owners would like updates as well which would be expected. The type of home is the most important to us as my daughter is onto her new pony. Harri is fit and ready to go for the next little person over the summer. The home we are looking for is a private experienced home, with little one(s) around the age of 3 or 4 that can enjoy him for a few years with a varied lifestyle. Please don’t contact me unless you can offer this sort of home.

Strictly no time wasters! Many photos and videos available upon request.
Tack and rugs included in the sale.
Swinford Highwayman
Swinford Heidi

Lead Rein & First Ridden: First pony

Kes lead Rein, First Ridden, Pony Club


Ref #: 378799
  • Registered Dartmoor
  • Confidence giving pony
£2,750 OIRO
  • Dartmoor
  • Bay
  • Gelding
  • 20 years
  • 12.2 hands (AHC)
  • Registered Dartmoor
  • Confidence giving pony

Kez is a beautiful 12.2h registered Dartmoor pony 20 years young looking for a new best friend. Kez is a lovely pony and would take a child on the lead rein through to first ridden and a little bit more. He has given my daughter so much confidence from a nervous rider to confidently cantering.

He has done lots of pony club, including a four day camp with us. Kez is good to hack. I think Kez is now looking for a quieter life of hacking and very low level pony club.

Kez has good stable manners and is a very loving pony.

Kez will live in or out and comes with some rugs and tack. A fitted saddle is available by separate negotiation.

He is up to date with the dentist, physio, worming and vaccinations. Kez does have some health problems that I’m happy to discuss (hence the price), however the physio commented he was a good pony physically for his age.

Lots of videos available by request


One in a million family pony small parent / child share


Ref #: 378773
  • Been there seen it done it type
  • Loving, kind and super genuine
  • Super hack and low key allrounder
£5,500 neg
  • Irish
  • Piebald
  • Mare
  • 15 years
  • 13.2 hands
  • Been there seen it done it type
  • Loving, kind and super genuine
  • Super hack and low key allrounder

One in a million family pony mum/daughter share

A real 'been there and seen it and done it' type of best friend.

13.2 traditional Irish cob mare.

15 years old. Passported and vaccinated, can be barefoot or shod and worming etc up to date.

Recently, she has earned her keep and taught various types of rider to ride in a riding school environment. She has also been ridden by just one rider to build her confidence and introduce her to jumping courses. She has been used for a range of riders from lead rein beginners to better riders in an arena and children and small adults out hacking. She has done all pony club activities and local shows. Very sadly now she is for sale.

She is the ultimate happy hack, good in open spaces and in traffic. She is divine to hack alone and would suit a mum to potter about and enjoy the peace and quiet in the week and children to have fun on at the weekend. She doesn't mind fancy dress, dogs, kids etc. she absolutely loves to go mini SJ and XC but isn't the athletic type and would rather stick to not having to leave the ground by too much and obstacles under 60 cm! She will give things a go and is an intro to competing type, not a competition pony.

That said she is more off the leg than a total kick along. She's not whizzy but is a kind willing person and will happily go faster when asked.

She enjoys the beach and is brave enough to swim if you are! She'll happily stick to the sand or have a paddle and equally will have a canter if asked.

She had a very good grounding, starting her life in Ireland with a family being ridden and driven through all sorts of traffic and a busy town and built up area.

She is just the most biddable, loving people-person who deserves THE very best of homes.

She's not going to ever be the fastest, the most glamorous, the most sporty or the most athletic pony but she would be one of the kindest and most reliable.

Please no timewasters and only the kindest and most loving homes need apply.

Open to sensible negotiation if you can tick the boxes for providing her with a home fit for the princess she is.

Seen at livery.


Lucky - The Ultimate First Pony


Ref #: 377544
  • A Fabulous allrounder
  • Perfect first pony
  • Completely trustworthy
£3,000
  • Dun
  • Mare
  • 15 years
  • 9 hands
  • A Fabulous allrounder
  • Perfect first pony
  • Completely trustworthy
Lucky is a bay dun miniature horse she has been the most wonderful part of our family for over 5yrs.

Where she has taken my tiny novice daughter out to her first shows.

Giving complete confidence and always coming home in the rosettes.

She brings lots of smiles and is a joy to own.

Lucky has also attended hound exercise, pony parties, mini mounted games and mini showjumping.

Also given very first rides to all members of the family.

Fabulous out for hacks alone or in company.

She is so much fun and likes to be out and about.

Being perfect to catch comes to call.

She can be lead in from the field by tots always kind and gentle.

Excellent to stable, bath plait for the farrier to clip load & travel.

The kindest pony you could wish to meet she has endless patience and affection.

Great with other ponies, due to her size she needs restricted grazing.

10 star long term family home required with younger children coming on.

Endless pictures and videos available

Look no further she is a complete gem

Dartmoor Hill Pony


Ref #: 378657
  • Eye Catching
  • Super with children
£1,800 ONO
  • Dartmoor
  • Chestnut
  • Gelding
  • 3 years
  • 11 hands
  • Eye Catching
  • Super with children

This super eye catching pony will be fantastic for any job

He's absolutely super with children - my 2 yo daughter leads him in and out of the field and baths him.

Broken in on lead rein and has never put a foot out of pace.

Passed full vetting

Good with farrier.

Very good to handle, bath, groom etc

Excellent in traffic.

No stable vices.

He has had a correct start, has a super attitude to his work and is very good with little people.

He'll make a fantastic lead rein/first ridden pony.

Teeth, vaccinations, worming all up to date.

Full history known.

I have vetting certificate and dental records. He is clean limbed and has very good feet. No health issues.

He's ready to go.

First person to sit on him was our 2yo daughter.

Price will go up the longer he stays here.

Only for sale as been given a pony and don't need 2.

Based near Frome in Somerset

Lots of photos and videos available on request.

07545 492505


Super kids/first pony


Ref #: 378637
  • Perfect on the ground
  • Absolute Angel to ride
  • Loves attention
£5,800
  • Dartmoor
  • Grey roan
  • Gelding
  • 6 years
  • 12 hands
  • Perfect on the ground
  • Absolute Angel to ride
  • Loves attention

Bobby is approx 12hh and the most sweetest gelding, he wi be the perfect kids pony for someone wanting to have fun and build confidence with, he is never silly or strong and absolutely loves attention

He will pop a little jump, school around in the field, or canter up bareback with no hands without a problem at all, he is never silly or strong and a super safe boy for a kid wanting to learn

He has had a puppy sat on his back and was more interested in grazing, he is super sweet and has never put a foot wrong with us, he is out with mares and gelding no issues


Super Safe, Fun Allrounder


Ref #: 376614
  • Lead Rein / First Ridden
  • Calm, Gentle, Impeccable Manners
  • Pony Club / Happy Hacker
£5,500 ONO
  • Cob
  • Black
  • Mare
  • 6 years
  • 12.2 hands
  • Lead Rein / First Ridden
  • Calm, Gentle, Impeccable Manners
  • Pony Club / Happy Hacker

Panda
Black and white cob
Perfect kids pony


SUPER SAFE
KIND, LOVING, SUPERSTAR

Panda is the calmest, considerate, schoolmistress who always takes care of her riders. Ridden by tiny tots both on and off the lead rein.

Tonnes of experience and very safe. Ideal for a beginner, nervous rider or a rider who wants to progress and have some fun, she is super steady, calm and gentle in every way, even though she is extremely safe, she responds to the leg and has 3 excellent paces. She is kind and willing and will do anything you ask, jumps a course of small fences, logs and cross country jumps, she walks, trots and canters incorporating figures of 8, 3 and 4 loop serpentines, 20 metre circles in all paces on and off the lead rein in a slow, steady relaxed gait.

Fantastic all-rounder.

This is a really fantastic pony for anyone to build up their confidence, learn to ride and continue to progress on.
Definitely a 1st and 2nd pony.

She really is a true kids pony who looks after the smallest of riders, she is currently in the riding school teaching children to ride, from complete beginners up to riders who can walk, trot, canter and jump.


She has done all flat work lessons, privates and groups, with the same enthusiasm now as when she first started her riding school career. She is very genuine and loves to hack out, she doesn’t pull, rush, spook or get nervous of anything, she is the most loving mare you could ever wish to meet, she participates in all our lessons, walkouts, hacks and stable management sessions.


Absolutely no vices, when ridden, in the stable or in the field and has brilliant manners enabling the tiniest tot to handle her safely and with ease, will stand for hours with no head collar or lead rope being groomed, bathed and pampered.

She has exceptional manners and ticks so many boxes for someone looking for a very safe easy schoolmistress, with no ifs or buts.

Panda will hack out alone or in company in the heaviest of traffic without batting an eye lid. She is 100% safe, steady and collected when ridden in all paces across open fields, regardless of whether she is at the front, middle, back of the ride or on her own, she will not rush or pull even on the way home. She has been all Farm machinery, dogs, bike and isn’t phased.

Snaffle mouth with absolutely no gadgets.

She is stabled during the day and out at night within a mixed herd, she is equally happy to be stabled or turned out full time, she keeps herself to herself and never causes any trouble despite being out with 30 other horses.
She isn’t clingy in any way and is happy being stable and or turned out solo.

She is currently barefoot she has excellent manners with the farrier and could be shod if needed, she ties up anywhere, and loves attention.
She is excellent to catch, bath, clip, load, travel and with the farrier and dentist.

Panda would give confidence to any rider/ handler and could easily compete at riding club level, fun/beach rides.

She can go for months without work then be tacked up and ridden without any fuss, she is extremely low maintenance, she maintains his weight all year round on grass and hay and Haylage during the winter months.
She has never been lame had laminitis, sweet-itch, sarcoids, lumps or bumps.

I can honestly say he has never been lame, sick or sorry, my vet can verify this, she has passed the riding school annual inspections with flying colours, this is equivalent to a stage 2 vetting.

Looking for a five star private home to give someone the opportunity to purchase a safe and very sensible pony, with so much to offer.

Absolute heartbreaking sale but we like to change our stock around about every few years to give our fantastic horses and ponies the opportunity to experience a one to one home again.

We have other horses and ponies available for viewings.

Photos and videos available upon request.
If you are genuinely interested please CALL me, as text messages and email cant always be replied to straight away.
PLEASE MESSAGE ME ON WHATSAPP.

Stockport, Cheshire, SK2ad


Child’s best friend, LR/FR, dream pony


Ref #: 378632
  • Safe, sensible. More woah than go but can step up for a bigger child real life unicorn
£6,500 OVNO
  • Welsh Section A
  • Grey
  • Mare
  • 10 years
  • 11 hands
  • Safe, sensible. More woah than go but can step up for a bigger child real life unicorn

Elsa has been our sons best friend for the past 2 years and now only for sale as outgrown.

We have done everything with Elsa, including all pony club activities, NSEA, tetrathlons, local shows, beach rides, hunt rides…the list is endless.

Super safe at all times, will ride and lead off of any horse, at any speed. Has hunted with my 7 year old and is foot perfect both on and off the lead.

Lovely on the ground and easily handled by little ones.

Lives off of fresh air and not fussy at all in or out


Super Safe Chunky Weight Carrier


Ref #: 378629
  • 1st / 2nd Pony, Same Riding School for 3 Year
  • Impeccable Manners, Ridden By Beginners - Advanced
  • Always Looks After Her Riders, Extremely Kind & Willing
£7,800 ONO
  • Cob
  • Bay
  • Mare
  • 12 years
  • 13.1 hands
  • 1st / 2nd Pony, Same Riding School for 3 Year
  • Impeccable Manners, Ridden By Beginners - Advanced
  • Always Looks After Her Riders, Extremely Kind & Willing

Pebbles
13.1hh 12yrs, Bay Cob, Mare
Cracking Allrounder / Happy Hacker

Kind, Well Mannered,

Pebbles is a really nice calm considerate girl, she is a stunning model that’s been there and done it all.

Tonnes of experience and unbelievably safe. Ideal for all level riders,she can be ridden by a complete beginner or experienced nervous rider followed by an experienced rider who can canter and jump, she is super adaptable a perfect pony to start at the bottom and then progress on.

She absolutely knows her job and always takes care of her jockeys, Pebbles has been teaching children and small adults to ride for the passed 3 year, she participates in our classes from:
Beginner classes: where jockeys have no riding experience, lead assist
Better beginner classes: where jockeys are learning to ride on their own with and without stirrups unaided
Advanced beginner: where jockeys are learning to canter holding a handle until competent
Intermediate classes: where she continues to take care of her jockeys while learning to jumping
Advanced classes: where she participated in walk, trot, canter with and without stirrups, bareback, dressage, show jumping, cross country, gymkhana

Pebbles is steady, safe and sensible, she responds to the leg and has three very well-balanced places. She loves to jump a small course of fences, coloured and rustic.
She has the same flare and enthusiasm as when she first started her riding school career, she is very sensible and can be forward going if your a more experienced ride, she isn’t spooky, sharp or silly in anyway, she is responsive to the leg while remaining calm and relaxed, she is extremely willing and will do anything you ask, she loves to pop a jump or log.
She is a fantastic all-rounder.

This is a really fantastic horse for anyone to build up their confidence, continue learning to ride and progress on.
Definitely a 1st and 2nd horse.

12 yrs Schoolmistress

Exceptional mare with tonnes of experience for sale. Has spent the 3 years in the same riding school where she has been ridden by all level riders. She has done all flat work lessons, privates and groups, basic dressage moves and tests, low level jumping courses and competitions, cross country & gymkhana games she is very genuine and loves to hack out, she doesn’t pull, rush, spook or get nervous of anything.

Pebbles has done pony club, riding club, low level competitions, beach / fun rides prior to her riding school career.

Absolutely no vices, when ridden, in the stable or in the field and has brilliant manners enabling anyone to handle her safely and with ease, will stand for hours with no head collar or lead rope being groomed.

She has exceptional manners and ticks so many boxes for someone looking for a very safe easy Schoolmistress, with no ifs or buts.

She will hack out alone or in company without batting an eye lid. She is 100% safe, steady and collected when ridden in all paces across open fields, regardless of wether she is at the front or back of the ride or on her own, she will not rush or pull even on the way home.

Pebbles hacks out in the heaviest of traffic without batting an eye lid, she will wait at traffic lights / roundabouts for as long as required without moving, she doesn’t flinch when articulated lorries, double-decker buses, motorbikes, tractors and trailers fly pass him as some speed.
She is absolutely not fazed by large plant farm machinery.

She has impeccable manners when ridden across open fields, cantered / galloped on grass verges at the side of busy roads, within a group she is happy to be lead file, in the middle or at the back, he doesn’t pull, rush or try and overtake.

She hacks out across open fields and through the busiest of traffic on his own with confidence and consideration, she is a sturdy sure footed schoolmistress.

She is excellent catch, load, travel, bath, clip, groom, farrier, dentist, vet.

Snaffle mouth with absolutely no gadgets.

She is currently stabled during the day and out at night in a mixed herd, she keeps herself to herself and never causes any trouble despite being out with 25 other horses.
She is equally happy stabled or turned out full-time. She has no marish traits and he’s quite happy on her own.

Has excellent manners with the farrier and currently barefoot.

She would give confidence to any rider/ handler when showjumping, dressage, cross country, working hunter, in hand, fun rides and beach rides she has been there and done it all.

She doesn’t need to be ridden every day she can go without work then be tacked up and ridden without any fuss, she is extremely low maintenance.
She has never been lame had laminitis, sweet itch or sarcoids. No lumps or bumps. No Marish traits.

Passes are annual Licence Inspection which is equivalent to a stage 2 vetting.


Looking for a five star private home to give someone the opportunity to purchase a safe and very sensible horse, with so much to offer.

We have a few horses and ponies available to purchase.


Absolute heartbreaking sale but we like to change our stock around every 2 years to give our fantastic horses and ponies the opportunity to experience a one to one home again.


Photos and videos available upon request.
If you are genuinely interested please CALL me, as text messages and email cant always be replied to straight away.
PLEASE MESSAGE ME ON WHATSAPP.

Stockport, Cheshire, SK2


Wanted PC schoolmaster 13.2hh-14hh


Ref #: 335925
  • Confidence Giver / Schoolmaster
  • Experienced PC pony
  • Gelding
  • Confidence Giver / Schoolmaster
  • Experienced PC pony
  • Gelding

Looking for PC pony /all rounder 13.2-14hh 2nd 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. Can be tied up to lorry and we don’t have to worry type.

Currently jumping 65cm and looking to progress.

Nothing that alters out and about or in open spaces with others.

Full history known from private seller and will require references from PC.

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. Healthy budget.


Super Safe 1st Pony


Ref #: 345699
  • Last 5 years in my riding school teaching children and adults to ride
  • Super Safe RDA/ Special Educational Needs Pony
  • Super Kind, Genuine, Wonderful Temperament.
£7,000 ONO
  • Cob
  • Black
  • Mare
  • 15 years
  • 13.3 hands
  • Last 5 years in my riding school teaching children and adults to ride
  • Super Safe RDA/ Special Educational Needs Pony
  • Super Kind, Genuine, Wonderful Temperament.
Penny

13.3hh, 15 years old, mare,
Black cob

JUST PASSED A 5 STAGE VETTING

Perfect 1st kids or small adult
Loves hacking along or in company
Impeccable manners on the ground and whilst being ridden
SUPER SUPER SAFE KIND, LOVING, SUPERSTAR

Penny is the calmest, considerate pony who always takes care of her riders. Ridden by tiny tots to small adults.? She would be a fantastic mature ladies perfect mount, if safety is Paramount then look no further.??

Tonnes of experience and unbelievably safe. Ideal for a beginner, nervous rider or a rider who wants to progress and have some fun, she is super steady, calm and gentle in every way, she is unbelievablychilled but not a plod, even though she is super safe, she responds to the leg and has 3 excellent paces. She is extremely willing and will do anything you ask, even pops a small jump or log, she walks, trots and canters incorporating figures of 8, 3 and 4 loop serpentines.

Penny is a fantastic all-rounder

This is a really fantastic pony for anyone to build up their confidence, learn to ride and continue to progress on.?

Definitely a 1st pony.
Penny is simply one in a million, she is one of our main RDA horses where she is ridden in the paddock, across open fields and roads by riders with mild to severe learning requirements she will stand at a mounting block and hoist for hours if required, she is absolutely not phased at all by extremely loud noises, shouting and screaming, riders waving their arms and swinging their legs, even dismounting whilst she is moving, she simply stops immediately.

Will take any equestrian that wants a super safe ride.

She really is a true kids or small adult pony, who looks after all her riders, she has spent the last 5 years teaching riders to walk, trot, canter and jump.??

15 yrs schoolmistress

Exceptional mare with tonnes of experience for sale. Has spent the last 5yrs in the same riding school where she has been ridden by complete novice, intermediate and advanced riders both children and adults. She has done all flat work lessons, privates and groups, with the same enthusiasm now as when she first started her riding school career. She is very genuine and loves to hack out, she doesn’t pull, rush, spook or get nervous of anything, she is the most loving mare you could ever wish to meet. She is one of the favourite with our SEN children and adults, she participates in all our RDA lessons, hacks and stable management sessions.???

Absolutely no vices, when ridden, in the stable or in the field and has brilliant manners enabling anyone to handle her safely and with ease, will stand for hours with no head collar or lead rope being groomed.

She has exceptional manners and ticks so many boxes for someone looking for a very safe easy schoolmistress with no ifs or buts she has absolutely no mareish traits.

Penny will hack out alone or in company in the heaviest of traffic without batting an eye lid, she will happy plod along very busy fast moving traffic, including articulated lorries, double-decker buses, tractors and trailers, bikes and motorbikes whilst on a long rein, she has seen all farm machinery including JCB, dump trucks & all off road heavy machinery.
She is 100% safe, steady and collected when ridden in all paces across open fields, regardless of whether she is at the front or back of the ride or on her own, she will not rush or pull even on the way home.

Snaffle mouth with absolutely no gadgets.

She lives out in a mixed herd but is equally happy to be stabled, she keeps herself to herself and never causes any trouble despite being out with 30 other horses, he is not clingy in any way and is happy being stabled & turned out on her own.

She is currently barefoot and has excellent manners with the farrier and could be shod if needed. She ties up anywhere, and loves attention.
She is excellent to catch, with the farrier and dentist.

Penny would give confidence to any rider/ handler and could easily compete at riding club level, fun/beach rides.

She can go for months without work then be tacked up and ridden without any fuss, she is extremely low maintenance, she maintains her weight all year round on grass and hay and Haylage during the winter months.?
She has never been lame had laminitis, sweet-itch or sarcoids.??In the past 5yrs I can honestly say she has never been lame, sick or sorry, my vet can verify this, she has passed the riding school annual inspections with flying colours, this is equivalent to a stage 2 vetting.

Looking for a five star private home to give someone the opportunity to purchase a safe and very sensible horse, with so much to offer.
She is absolutely one in a million and really can’t be missed.

Absolute heartbreaking sale but we like to change our stock around every 2 years to give our fantastic horses and ponies the opportunity to experience a one to one home again.
We have kept Penny on the Riding School for longer than usual, this is simply because she is irreplaceable, we have now finally found a replacement horse so Penny can find her forever loving home and get the one to one attention she truly deserves.


We have several ponies available for sale.
Photos and videos are included in this advert, I am happy to send more via WhatsApp.

If you are genuinely interested please CALL me, as text messages and email cant always be replied to straight away.

PLEASE MESSAGE ME ON WHATSAPP.

Stockport, Cheshire, SK2

LR & FYFR pony club legend


Ref #: 373456
  • Mother’s dream pony
  • This type of pony rarely comes on the market
  • ULTIMATE 1st RIDDEN / LEAD REIN / FAMILY PONY
SOLD! Sold to the best home we could wish for in 2 days .Wishing his new family all the joy and happiness with this beloved pony. Thank you Horsequest!
  • Welsh Section A
  • Grey
  • Gelding
  • 18 years
  • 12 hands
  • Mother’s dream pony
  • This type of pony rarely comes on the market
  • ULTIMATE 1st RIDDEN / LEAD REIN / FAMILY PONY
Heartbreaking sale of my daughter’s best friend-Swinford Harriman.A real life perfect unicorn.

Please read carefully and only contact me if you can fit the criteria as we are wanting the perfect match! We are looking for a home that can offer him only but the best !

Introducing Harri, the best lead rein/first ridden pony and child's best friend currently on the market. Full history known.

BEEN THERE DONE THAT, GOT THE T-SHIRT


Do you know of a little person searching for the ultimate pony club pony to start their journey on?
Are you looking for a pony that is trustworthy in any situation?
Do you want peace of mind and a pony that is 100% safe and calm confidence giver?
We bought Harri in 2020 unseen as he was too far away - this was the most lucky and fantastic opportunity, there was a queue of people but I knew straight away he was the real life unicorn I had been searching for!
Taking part in lead rein activities to begin with
Teaching them their up downs at the very beginning
To more recently jumping up to 60cm out and about and everything in between ! 70cm at home!

Harri looks after your child and loves little people. This is where he REALLY EXCELS.

The pony that is used at camp for other little people to hop on and gain their confidence. He’s not speedy and the sort that will slow down if he feels his rider is wobbly. He loves children and thats the job that makes him happy. Slow and steady wins the race! Harri will follow the leader round happily a course of jumps or dressage test like a dog. As a first pony he teaches the rider to become confident and accomplished ready to move onto their second pony.

Harriman has taken us on a wonderful fun packed journey over the last 5 years.

All of our special memories and all of our special firsts involve Harri. Our first hack, first lesson, first trot, first canter, first pony club rally, first pony club camp, first show, first rosette all of these would not have been possible without this pony.

Harri is more woah than go and definitely a kick along which has been perfect for us as our daughter has learnt to transition into canter, get to grips with being out in open spaces, XC and hacking out on the roads with traffic. She can canter bareback across the field without me worrying !
He has the patience of a saint. Amazing manners especially with little ones. He's happy to be groomed, fussed and pampered all day long.I know, I can let my children safely handle him to groom, bath, tack up, rug up, muck out and load. There is nothing I wouldn't trust this fabulous pony with.

We’ve done pc camps, rallies, pc show jumping, cross country, showing, mini one day events, hunting, fun rides, local shows, gymkhanas, village fete pony rides the list is endless!

Harri can be left for weeks without been ridden, he has never altered in any situation out and about there’s nothing that this pony turn his hoof to! Harri is in at night over the winter and out by day over the spring/summer on restricted grazing. He’s been fully shod due to the terrain where we live and work load and currently just fronts , but can go bare foot depending on work load and terrain. We live on a busy working farm so he’s used to big machinery cattle , sheep and noise .

Up to date with all vaccinations. No vices or health issues. Perfect for the vet , farrier, dentist and to clip.

From the stable to out and about, Harri is a joy.His temperament is second to none - loving, gentle, and cheekily charming.

This pony means the world to my daughter and to us as a family -particularly for me as he’s looked after my daughter since she was 3- I have put off advertising him as dreading him leaving but know he is not ready to retire or become a family pet.

This is a very sad and difficult sale, and we are looking for the right home because he's only had 2 homes before us. The previous owners would like updates as well which would be expected. The type of home is the most important to us as my daughter is onto her new pony. Harri is fit and ready to go for the next little person over the summer. The home we are looking for is a private experienced home, with little one(s) around the age of 3 or 4 that can enjoy him for a few years with a varied lifestyle. Please don’t contact me unless you can offer this sort of home.

Strictly no time wasters! Many photos and videos available upon request.
Tack and rugs included in the sale.
Swinford Highwayman
Swinford Heidi

5yo grey gelding


Ref #: 378099
  • Proving to be a super little jumper! Jumping a course with fillers etc
  • would make hoys standard lead rein or first ridden.
£3,750
  • Welsh Section A
  • Grey
  • Gelding
  • 5 years
  • 11.2 hands
  • Proving to be a super little jumper! Jumping a course with fillers etc
  • would make hoys standard lead rein or first ridden.
Dandy would make an amazing little show pony or allrounde/jumper

He is broken and riding away nicely on and off the lead. He hasnt put a foot wrong, is well behaved and well mannered perfect for a small jockey to do showing classes or would make a lovely allrounder.

Plenty of photos/videos available on request. Good home a priority

Good for farrier, dentist, to load etc
Idyllic Idris Pendock legend Revel Jeeves
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Idyllic Sweet Caroline Taliaris Granite
Idyllic Pavlova
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Revel Hosanna
Snowdon Bet Monnow Charles
Snowdon Hefina

Glangarnant Calon Lan Beautiful Section A


Ref #: 378094
  • A mothers dream and a child's best friend
  • Hacks alone or in company
  • The best is yet to come
£4,250 ONO
  • Welsh Section A
  • Bay
  • Gelding
  • 5 years
  • 11.2 hands (LHC)
  • A mothers dream and a child's best friend
  • Hacks alone or in company
  • The best is yet to come

A very sad sale of much loved pony.

5 yo, 11.2h Welsh A gelding (Glangarnant Calon Lan) Bought as a 4 year old as a first pony, unfortunately my daughter has grown like a weed so has very sadly outgrown him. He is a mother’s dream, safe as houses hacking/showing/jumping/travelling and perfect for someone coming off the LR into FR. I genuinely believe that the best is yet to come from this little pony.

Up to date with farrier/injections/chiro.

We love this pony a lot, so a loving home is very important. Please PM for more info 
Please feel free to share away


Lovley Cob non-mareish mare Ride and drive


Ref #: 378392
  • Happy hacker
  • Riding school type
  • Ride and drive
£3,500 OVNO
  • Cob
  • Piebald
  • Mare
  • 9 years
  • 13.3 hands
  • Happy hacker
  • Riding school type
  • Ride and drive

Darcey is a very friendly cob mare, once she gets to know you she’ll be your best friend, she loves a good fuss and is always coming up to me in the field and when being caught, good for farrier, and loading.

said to have been driven in the past but we have not tried this ourselves otherwise she is a good little riding pony.

She is a project for someone to bring on a bit more with her jumping and fitness but this little mare has the right brain and attitude to continue her education. She would be suitable for a confident adult or child as she can be bolshy in new places on the ground, more of this can be discussed with potential interests, since being with me she’s come on a long way with her manners.

We’ve found out from a previous delear she was with, she was a great pony. We found her to be good in mixed herd or separate turnout.

Shes had no health issues whilst with me, apart from a reaction to fly bites, where she came out in a few hives, went away after we had a fly rug put on her and hasn’t returned since.

She’s your typical cob always on the lookout for a snack or some attention.

She has been to cross country and jumped everything with no problems. She can come on a long way to be a good pony club or mother daughter share with the right people.

Priced too sell, tack can be discussed.


Pretty first ridden pony


Ref #: 378553
  • Beautiful paces
  • Lovely temperament
£5,250 ONO
  • Dartmoor
  • Chestnut
  • Mare
  • 6 years
  • 11.2 hands
  • Beautiful paces
  • Lovely temperament

Chance is a lovely child’s pony, my daughter has come of the lead rein and learnt to canter with her. She is an old head on young shoulders. She can be handled led tacked up and groomed by children.

Her only floor is she can be a pickle to load, so adult supervision is needed. Great with the farrier,vet to catch and amazing to clip.

Chance has done it all since being with us, my daughter loves pony club. rally’s, group lessons, show jumping,dressage,mounted games, camp she’s been amazing at it all.

Recently we’ve competed in showing classes which she has excelled in, she’s taught my daughter ring craft and hasn’t put a foot wrong. She has been placed in the top 3 in first ridden every time out and has always been highly placed in hand also.

This is where her strength is I feel a showing dressage home would really suit her.she show jumps well but is a novice and gets her confidence from her rider.

She hacks out alone or in company and is good in traffic and in open spaces. We are based on a working farm so heavy machinery cows sheep dogs goats do not phase her. I have lots of pictures and videos so please message me for more info.

We are based Tunbridge Wells.


FUN AND SAFE FIRST PONY


Ref #: 378529
  • 12.2hh tri coloured Cob gelding, 7 years old
  • First ridden/ lead rein
  • Brilliant out hacking
£8,000
  • Cob
  • Skewbald
  • Gelding
  • 7 years
  • 12.2 hands
  • 12.2hh tri coloured Cob gelding, 7 years old
  • First ridden/ lead rein
  • Brilliant out hacking

We have had tommy for 3 years since my daughter was 6 and he has taught her lots in the time we have had him, My daughter is now 9 and sadly ready for the next stage pony and Tommy is more suited to a first ridden/ lead rein which leads to this heartbreaking sale

Tommy is brilliant out hacking and on the roads, Alone or in company, He has always looked after my daughter, He can be lead off of another horse too

He steps up or down depending on the rider / can be more of a kick along for a smaller child or more forward for a bigger child/ teenager

Will happily pop a jump and has jumped up to about 60cm with an older child whilst with us and pops a small jump for my daughter nicely

He has done a bit of everything with us and been to plenty of shows, doing jumping and showing both on and off the lead rein.

He is really good to lunge / free lunge and long reining

Tommy loads well and travels good

Can be ticklish to be clipped/  he prefers smaller clippers with less vibration so we have been using the liveryman harmony which work well for him / we have never clipped his feathers off or done a full head clip so not sure what he would be like with these

he is good for the Farrier and is barefoot

he is up to date with dentist/ farrier/ physio/ worming

Tommy will only go to an experienced and knowledgeable 5 star home

Tack and rugs can come with him at an extra cost to be negotiated

Endless pictures and videos which can be sent upon request

Please get in touch for any more information


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. 


lead rein 1st ridden 2 nd pony pony of many talents


Ref #: 378501
  • Comes with full wardrobe including a saddle & bridle
  • will adapt to the riders ability
  • attended lots of pony club
£6,000 ONO
  • Bay
  • Mare
  • 18 years
  • 12.2 hands
  • Comes with full wardrobe including a saddle & bridle
  • will adapt to the riders ability
  • attended lots of pony club
For sale - fun little mare

Will do lead rein , 1st ridden or step it up with a more competent jockey

Recently Rosas job has been attending major senior BSJA shows and entertaining her little jockey while mum competes

Always well behaved , and never a problem to take

She’s also currently being used in a riding school being ridden by different children all abilities ,

Happy to go on lead rein hacking miles with the bigger horses and tiny tots or plod round the arena with the them 1st ridden off lead rein.

With the more experienced riders she can up her game jump a course of jumps or do a nice little ridden / dressage test .

she’s not marish and loves to be brushed and loved

She’s attended in hand shows , Cross poles SJ, fun rides ,xc
BS shows ,stay aways shows baby sitting her jockey for mum

she’s done lots of pony club events and an ideal pony club pony

Always happy to please

We want her to go to a one to one home where she will get full attention and be adored .

Standing at approximately 12.2 ( although not had a stick on her )

Good to do in always

Up to date with Vacs , feet , physio , dentist

will live in or out , currently out and loving life with friends but will do any , she’s not a needy pony and doesn’t get stressed .

Rosa will come with a full extensive wardrobe including saddle & bridle
rugs etc

Please only inquire if your interested not a time waster , sad sale only due to personal reasons which can be discussed on viewing

we’ve been told she has fabulous rare breeding which is exciting to here , passport

Based in Doncaster

12hh lead rein / first pony / pony club


Ref #: 378503
  • Dolly is an ideal first pony for children
£2,000 ONO
  • Irish
  • Bay
  • Mare
  • 11 years
  • 12 hands
  • Dolly is an ideal first pony for children

 She is gentle, kind, and loves being fussed over by kids. Dolly stands patiently to be brushed and is always ready to make new friends.

**Experience:**

Pony Parties: Dolly has delighted many children at pony parties with her calm and friendly demeanor.

Pony Events: She has been a reliable participant in various pony events.

Family Pony: Dolly has been a cherished member of our family, bringing joy and smiles to everyone she meets.

Additional Information:

Off the Lead Rein: Dolly can go off the lead rein. She is safe with no nap, rear, or buck.

Confident Rider: While Dolly is well-behaved, she can be strong and forward, so she would need a confident, capable rider off lead. However this year whilst being mainly a field ornament she has happily had more wobbly novices walk, trot and canter round the 5 acre field with out feeling strong.

Jumping and Hunting: Dolly has hunted in the past and, when fit, can happily jump around 70-80 cm.

Price reflects need for quick hassle free sale.

Lincolnshire based


REDUCED DUE TO TIMEWASTERS Gold dust type Mothers dream


Ref #: 372108
  • Genuine and kind
  • Only been ridden by children
  • Goes off the leg but snaffle mouthed
£3,700 offers
  • Cob
  • Coloured
  • Mare
  • 5 years
  • 12.1 hands
  • Genuine and kind
  • Only been ridden by children
  • Goes off the leg but snaffle mouthed
Total Diamond of a pony 12.1h really kind genuine pony taken my daughter from nervous leadrein to confident off lead.

Snaffle mouth goes nicely off the leg without constant kicking, just keeps a nice rythm, pops round a course of jumps done many little shows and behaves like she does at home.

Harlow is the gold dust type hard to find my daughter is ready for a bigger pony and the next step up.

Harlow has given my daughter so much confidence on the flat, jumping and hacking she really is a lovely little pony a total pleasure have.

She will teach to ride for many years and make a super pc type.

Good to box, feet, clip, load and travel.

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