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Exceptional Pony with an exciting future ahead of him

Exceptional Pony with an exciting future ahead of him


Ref #: 399150
  • Versatile and genuine with sought after breeding - by Idyllic Senator . True family allrounder
  • Natural brave and careful jump nothing phases him
  • Works beautifully on the flat
£12,000 offers
  • Welsh Section A
  • Grey
  • Gelding
  • 6 years
  • 12 hands
  • Versatile and genuine with sought after breeding - by Idyllic Senator . True family allrounder
  • Natural brave and careful jump nothing phases him
  • Works beautifully on the flat
A serious contender for HOY’S, RIHS, London performance classes. Lead rein, First Ridden and the opens .

Always presenting beautifully making him a true all rounder flat or jumping . M & M and plaited

A kind willing temperament with talent making him a rare find .

Don’t be put off by his age he really is the most genuine and talented pony .

Eligible for novice classes

Professionally produced

We bought Reggie to give a nervous just off the lead jockey confidence he’s a very special pony .

Price to include a full wardrobe including a made to measure Black Country saddle that was £1750
Idyllic Senator Idyllic Entrepreneur
Rhosbren Branwin Yslin Havoc

Lead Rein & First Ridden: First pony

Beautiful potential lead rein / first ridden pony


Ref #: 387242
  • Handled by children
  • Lovely attitude to work
  • Rising 5
£2,500 offers
  • Welsh Section A
  • Grey roan
  • Gelding
  • 4 years
  • 11 hands
  • Handled by children
  • Lovely attitude to work
  • Rising 5

Dewi is proving to be a sensible young chap with a mature head on his shoulders. Hes just over 11 hands has plenty of bone, type and movement, a real traditional stamp of a pony.

Hes been ridden by my 6 year old daughter on the lead and currently walk trot and cantering with children of different ages and abilities.

Hes hacked out, has popped a pole and will be continuing his education while here with me.

Vaccinated up to date, good with the farrier, good to catch and handled daily by children.

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Sunwillow Quest
Sunwillow dido Randan walter
Sunwillow luzzana
Hengwys kittiwake Dwee concerto Pendock legend
Dwee pipistrelle
Hengwys meadow pit Windleway shogun
Hengwys pioden

Stunning Boy


Ref #: 398765
  • Lovely lead rein pony
  • Broken To Drive
  • Top WH Potential
£3,500 ONO
  • Welsh Section A
  • Chestnut
  • Gelding
  • 11 years
  • 11.3 hands
  • Lovely lead rein pony
  • Broken To Drive
  • Top WH Potential
This little legend of a pony needs absolutely no introduction. He has been a lovely lead rein pony for his last 2 jockeys, winning many showing and dressage classes, taking champion at various venues and turning heads wherever he goes.

CHAPS Registered

Smudge loves to hack and is great on and off the lead. He is unphased by the heaviest of traffic/machinery and is also broken to drive.

He is a good lead rein pony but is NOT a first pony for someone coming off the lead. He needs an older child who is a good capable jockey as he can be opinionated at times off the lead. I believe he’d be a great WH Pony, Open Pony or Riding Club Pony.

He is great to: load, travel, clip, lead, catch, shoe, bath, amazing in the stable with children, hack etc.

Please no novices. Homes will be vetted.

REX


Ref #: 398520
  • Adorable easy family pony
  • Talented over a fence
  • So loving and easy
£4,500
  • Irish
  • Bay roan
  • Gelding
  • 6 years
  • 12.3 hands
  • Adorable easy family pony
  • Talented over a fence
  • So loving and easy

Adorable 2019 Irish 12.3hh gelding, who is the dream family pony. This beautiful little chap has three lovely paces, he’s an easy ride with a great attitude and goes sweetly on the flat. Rex has hunted, on and off the lead rein, has done showjumping, showing and cross country, he’s a brilliant candidate for pony club and will go on and do any job.

He was previously ridden by children, mainly jumping, and will tolerate a less capable rider too. He isn’t bothered about colour or rustic fences, will jump from a trot or canter.

Rex is the quietest and easiest pony to hack out, he will go alone or in company, or be lead, doesn’t care about any kind of traffic and will pass the heaviest of vehicles, a complete
confidence giving pony who is fun, safe and trustworthy in every single way.

A sweet lad in the yard, everyone’s friend and loves children and people. Open to any vet or trainer.

Trial period available


Bawdsey Popeye Beautiful 11.2 Gelding


Ref #: 398694
  • 12 year old 11.2 Welsh Section A
SOLD!
  • Welsh Section A
  • Grey
  • Gelding
  • 11 years
  • 11.2 hands
  • 12 year old 11.2 Welsh Section A
Popeye - 12 year old 11.2 registered Welsh section A gelding

Fantastic all round pony club lead rein and family pony. Popeye is the sort of pony you can leave for weeks, pop your child on to go for a ride and know he’ll be the same as the last time he was ridden. Not phased by wobbly tiny tots.

Popeye hacks alone and in company, good in traffic(including trains!), pops a little fence and goes sweetly on the flat. He’ll follow you over anything, he’s very brave and willing.

Used to all farm machinery and pheasant proof. Will hack all day.

Good to do in all ways, turns out on his own or in company and doesn’t stress if he’s left, equally doesn’t bother about being left in on his own. Good to handle, catch, clip, bath, for the farrier, to travel etc. He really is a very easy pony to have around.

Popeye has started his education off the lead and is coming along nicely, he has a lovely balanced canter and would be suitable for a competent child off the lead however he is not a tiny tots fyfr due to his lack of mileage as a first ridden.

Never been sick or sorry, he’s a happy little chap who has so much to give to another family.

Heartbreaking sale of a much loved pony who sadly no longer has a job with his current family and has too much left to offer to be a field ornament. Home is very important, no dealers.
Eastways Artful Dodger Pendock Legend Revel Jeeves
Pendock lilac time
Fayre Fun Forlan Targett
Harlech Bronwen

Super versatile child's pony!


Ref #: 392571
  • Done all pony club activities
  • Shown on and off lead
  • Perfect child's best friend
£3,750 ONO
  • Welsh Section A
  • Bay
  • Mare
  • 19 years
  • 12 hands
  • Done all pony club activities
  • Shown on and off lead
  • Perfect child's best friend

Annie is very sadly for sale to the most perfect home ever.

Annie is 12 hands. She is a lovely LR pony as is she off the lead rein. But ideal for a young child learning as she is more wow than go.

She has done showing, hacking, hunting and pony club with her, she has always looked after her small person.

She can be handled totally by the kids, lead in from field, jumped on in stable etc.

She is good for the farrier, clip, load, travel, bath etc.

She is up to date with jabs, farrier, dentist; back.

She comes with her saddle, bridle and; rugs.

She will be a perfect for a child's new best fiend home is very important


Absolute gem, very sweet, traditional cob


Ref #: 392759
  • Capable of lots more, but already proved herself a genuine pony in her last year
  • Extremely versatile
  • Tolerant and easy
£4,300 ONO
  • Cob
  • Piebald
  • Mare
  • 5 years
  • 13 hands
  • Capable of lots more, but already proved herself a genuine pony in her last year
  • Extremely versatile
  • Tolerant and easy

Ruby - It’s with a very heavy heart that we look for Ruby’s new home

Ruby is currently ridden by children of all ages and abilities (owned by 11 year old) and all off lead. However, we feel Ruby would be best suited as a lead rein or 1.5/2nd pony to reach her full potential. Ruby is one in a million. Happy to be dressed up, painted, plaited and will stand there all day long to be pampered, she is a regular at pony club rallies and attended pony club camp this year. She has been to arena hires, XC, the gallops and competed in local shows proving to do very well in the dressage arena.

Ruby is well schooled and has started her lateral work with a competent jockey but she is still young and so would need to continue her education. She hacks out alone and in company. Not fazed by any traffic/farm machinery, she is confident out on the open forest with ponies, cows deer and pigs roaming around. She absolutely loves a good gallop across the forest if you ask. But will adjust to rider, so if you want a steady walk and trot she is just as happy.

Ruby is one of the most versatile little cobs out there.. with her eye catching looks and powerful compact short backed conformation she is a serious show ring pony and would suit a showing/ dressage home if you really want results. She is happy to pop a small course and really loves a jump out on the forest!

Honest notes:
*Ruby will put in a small buck when going into canter occasionally, this has not unseated her child riders but more schooling will help with this.
*After coming to us with bad mallenders, which is all cleared up with no further flare ups, she is sensitive around her legs and needs an understanding farrier (she is unshod). However she is good as gold to have her feet picked out daily and washed for shows.
*If ridden in the school by a complete beginner she will be lazy and yet will be forward off the leg for a confident jockey..
*Ruby travels like a dream in a trailer or 7.5t but didn’t enjoy travelling backwards in a 3.5t the once we tried, however as she travels so well normally we expect it to get better with practice.

Only a loving, capable home for this young wonder pony
WhatsApp me for any number of the gazillions videos we have and to discuss viewings. 07926084608


'Lightning' 12h Pony for Sale


Ref #: 398305
  • Perfect Pony Club Pony
  • Confidence Giver
  • 1.5 Pony
£7,950
  • Sports Pony
  • Coloured
  • Gelding
  • 6 years
  • 12 hands
  • Perfect Pony Club Pony
  • Confidence Giver
  • 1.5 Pony
'Lightning' The MOST Gorgeous Best Friend anyone could wish for. He is the easiest, sweetest boy to handle. We call him our pet dog, as he would follow us around all day for cuddles if he could.

He is beautiful on the flat and very responsive. He behaves at arena hire, cross country, pony club rallies, fun rides and competitions, the same as he does at home. Perfect in open spaces and not strong. Been through water & loves a day out.

Before us he was in Ireland, and loved to go out hunting too.

We ride him in a snaffle, but when a tiny rider pops on him we put him on the second ring on a gag & this gives them plenty of brakes. Nothing more is needed, he’s that perfect. He really wants to please & never does anything naughty.

When at the gallops he’ll fly up the track with the rider trying to win, or stay 1/2 a mile back with a nervous rider just wanting to trot. He really is a dream.

Saying all this, he isn’t a complete first pony, as he loves jumping & becomes much more forward when you pop the jumps up past 50cm. He will happily trot around a course of cross poles though. If the rider can hold their reins, walk & trot, then he’ll teach you everything else nice & calmly.

He’s been to lots of stay away shows this year & loved it. Most recently Spooktacular at Arena UK, jumping double clears every day in the 40&50cm.

We’ve competed him successfully up to 65cm. Arena Hire up to 80cm, individual jumps up to 95cm. Scope for more.

In Ireland he competed in 18 classes, 70&80cm and won 17 of them!! Had 1 pole in the other. With an experienced jockey he would be a complete rosette machine!

Very fast against the clock, incredible turns. Could also be a fantastic games pony with training.

He is ridden successfully by a small 6 year old girl. As his 8 year old rider is the size of a 12-13 year old, so just too big for another season :(.

He’s never been schooled by adults. Any size kid/ or age can jump on. He’s good to go and super sensible & safe.

He does not kick, rear, buck or anything else of this description. No vices, or issues.

Turns out with mares & geldings.

Handled by kids daily, including my 4 year old, who turns him out & brings him in. The kids often ride him back & forth to the field in a head collar, sat on his rug.

Up to date with farrier, injections, chiropractor, dentist and wormers.

Price £9,000 – £10,500 (depending on tack options)

Full set of rugs and tack negotiable.
Located near Derby, DE65
Please WhatsApp me (Laura) on 07894 138436 for videos or any questions.

Happy Hoof Pics, Rikki Critchell Photography

Quality Standard Black Shetland Gelding


Ref #: 380403
  • SPSBS Registered
  • 41"
  • Shetland
  • Black
  • Gelding
  • 5 years
  • 10.1 hands
  • SPSBS Registered
  • 41"

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Registered standard black Shetland gelding, very smart with lots of hair.

5 years old

Purchased as a two year old directly from the breeder, we find ourselves without a regular rider and he’s currently wasted in the field as a weaning companion. This has been a difficult decision because we think the world of him.

Lightly but successfully shown locally on the lead rein and in hand, with lots of wins/champs. 3rd (highest placed Shetland) in the M&M championship at SWPA. Also qualified for STARS in M&M LR. We are very much amateur/home produced; Ross could be a serious contender for the qualifiers next year. Equally could be a happy hacker or Pony Club allrounder, just needs a family who will enjoy him.

Although he’s been purely a lead rein pony for tiny-tot riders, he spent a few weeks during Summer 24 with a small teen who rode him off the lead rein, on busy roads, practiced games and jumping. Nothing phased him; he’s not spooky and more whoa than go. Whilst away he also attended PC camp with a novice lead rein rider.

He’s been to a handful of PC rallies and one day of camp this year.

Used to farm traffic, quads, dogs, bikes etc. Turns out on his own or with others. Loads and travels no problem. Good to clip, farrier, dentist.

Although he's being sold as a lead rein pony; with a little schooling could be a lovely First Ridden.

No history of sweet itch or laminitis, always been barefoot.

Up to date with vaccinations.

Currently chubby and fluffy!

Zoe Snape saddle pad, English bridle and Le Beau Cheval lead rein outfit available by separate negotiation.

I have some more videos on WhatsApp; my technical skills are very limited, serious enquiries only please.

Carmarthenshire, West Wales

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Scivas Pepsi Hose Marshall
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Top class LR / FR SHP


Ref #: 398538
  • Fabulous little show hunter pony
  • Super cute will make a great kids pony
  • Fantastic mover will be very eye catching in the ring.
SOLD! Sold the most wonderful home
  • Welsh Part Bred
  • Palomino
  • Gelding
  • 5 years
  • 12 hands
  • Fabulous little show hunter pony
  • Super cute will make a great kids pony
  • Fantastic mover will be very eye catching in the ring.
Tinker is bred by the Hightopps stud, home of a lot of champion mini ponies.

He has everything in the making to be a top Hoys / RI pony.

Very exciting future ahead of him in the show ring but will also be a lovely child’s pony.

Straight in from the stud ready to get going.

Serious enquiries only.
Longbourne I - Catcher
Popalbee hello Lucy

Mothers dream pc / sj/alleounder


Ref #: 361926
  • Successfully competed bs to 80
  • Won unaf to 90
  • Successfully competed in nationals in Holland
£8,000
  • Dutch New Forest
  • Brown
  • Mare
  • 19 years
  • 12.2 hands (LHC)
  • Successfully competed bs to 80
  • Won unaf to 90
  • Successfully competed in nationals in Holland

Our perfect girl is looking for a new little girl to bring up the levels

Stunning 12.2 19yo (rides like a 10yo) Dutch mare imported by us 5 years ago.

Kitty has successfully taken my daughter from bottom hole xpoles to winning bs 80 and unaffiliated 90. I trust her with my life and my daughter jumps her saddle less and bridleless, takes her hacking around the farm, including galloping around the fields and hacking down the road. She is a cross country machine and jumps everything you put in front of her.

She has won chase me Charlie clearing 120 with my daughter. When Bellas friends who dont ride come over, she bumbles around the school with them on and off the lead. She will go forward off the littlest of legs and will fill her new jockey with so much confidence to go out and succeed. She is lovely on the flat and will go in an outline for a more established rider. She has done everything with my daughter.

She is perfect to load and will stand on the lorry all day. She loves a fuss and to be brushed a pampered, she really is a total dream. Although we arent in the pony club she has done pony club shows etc and loves to do games. She is perfect in open spaces.

Never sick or sorry and has never needed the vet since weve owned her.

Only the best of homes need apply, this is a heartbreaking sale as she is wasted now because she is hopelessly outgrown. Will not be sold to a purely showjumping home as she loves and deserves a varied life.


Stunning HOYS First Ridden, Junior, Open Palomino Gelding


Ref #: 392678
  • HOYS qualified 2024
  • The most beautiful golden Palomino with bright white mane and tail
  • Price reduced due to lack of time, worth much more!
£8,500
  • Welsh Section B
  • Palomino
  • Gelding
  • 6 years
  • 12.2 hands (AHC)
  • HOYS qualified 2024
  • The most beautiful golden Palomino with bright white mane and tail
  • Price reduced due to lack of time, worth much more!
Top Class Cadlanvalley Welsh B HOYS First Ridden, Junior, potential WHP Palomino Gelding!
128cm. 6 years. Near Blackpool.

Beautiful mover with excellent conformation and very well put together. He has the potential to shoot for the stars and no doubt will be a serious contender in the qualifiers next season.

Qualified and competed HOYS 2024 in the open B class as a stallion. He has since been gelded and has settled in well to his new life, he is a very quiet and easy to be around, with no stallion like tendencies whatsoever.

Would suit a slightly older first ridden jockey or a jockey ready to step up into the junior or opens. He is beautifully schooled but is still young and wouldn’t be considered a first year first ridden because of this.

Bred by the highly successful Cadlanvalley Stud, he is the most beautiful golden palomino, dream pony! He is beautifully marked with four tall white stockings and a bright white mane and tail. He makes quite the picture!

Only offered for sale due to a lack of time, he is too good to be pushed to one side all winter with my daughter wanting to focus on her jumping ponies.

Welsh Section A Red Roan LR/FR Mare


Ref #: 398349
  • Beautifully Bred by Afan Stud
  • Easy to do and trustworthy with children
  • Excellent in all traffic
£3,850 ONO
  • Welsh Section A
  • Roan
  • Mare
  • 10 years
  • 11.1 hands
  • Beautifully Bred by Afan Stud
  • Easy to do and trustworthy with children
  • Excellent in all traffic
Ellie is a wonderful example of the welsh section A breed, she has been shown succesfully in hand for 3 years always being placed well and always well behaved with lovely manners, excelling in young handlers classes, including RWS last year.

She was professionally broken as a 6 year old and turned away as no rider, then lightly ridden by a small teenager last year and she showed huge promise, this year she has been ridden by a 4 year old for 5 months including hacking out and her manners were impeccable, she will make a top class leading rein in the right hands.

She will stand for hours to be groomed by little ones, she travels well, is good for farrier and dentist, great with dogs, has happily been led out on the lead by bigger horses for exercise, and is a truly lovely honest pony who is desperate for more work and a little person of her own.

I sadly have no rider for her and I cannot bear to see her go to waste.
Afan Hawk Eye Frongoch Cardi Scrafton Pepe
Carregcennen Swynol
Afan Havanna Tiffwyl Mounten Model
Afan Hill Mist
Afan Evita Penllyn Pippin Sunrising Scramble
Penllyn Pimpernel
Cnewr Eleri Cnewr Zenith
Cnewr Selina

Beautiful Palomino Welsh B


Ref #: 396617
  • Pretty
  • Much loved
  • Welsh Section B
  • Palomino
  • Mare
  • 7 years
  • 12.1 hands
  • Pretty
  • Much loved
Pretty 12.1hh palomino Welsh Section B, 7-year-old mare with a fantastic temperament.
Great to catch, load and for the farrier. Handled daily by a child.

She is perfect on the lead rein but also makes an ideal second pony for a keen little rider. Enjoys her jumping, hacking and plenty of attention.

Much loved and sadly outgrown, so 5 star home is essential.

Stunning & talented pony


Ref #: 396584
  • Absolute poppet to handle with gorgeous temperament
  • Very versatile - he turns his hoof to anything; showing, dressage, Mounted games, Pony club
  • Gorgeous paces, lovely comments from judges,
£6,500
  • Welsh Part Bred
  • Bay
  • Gelding
  • 16 years
  • 12.1 hands
  • Absolute poppet to handle with gorgeous temperament
  • Very versatile - he turns his hoof to anything; showing, dressage, Mounted games, Pony club
  • Gorgeous paces, lovely comments from judges,

Absolutely stunning bay 12.1hh gelding Welsh Part bred British Riding pony with beautiful paces.

We have owned him for 2 1/2 years and with my daughter he has done all lead rein showing, dressage, mounted games and pony club. Been to numerous rallies and 2 camps.

On the Mounted games team and multiple wins with our pony club in lead rein/assisted.

Done lots of fancy dress, used to different costumes/saddles/bareback! My daughter often rides in princess dresses and practises ‘tricks’ on him!

Lovely temperament, my daughter (now 6) can handle him herself to turnout/load/etc.

Unshod, great to trim/clip/teeth etc. Fully vaccinated.

No vices, turnout alone or in company, great in traffic.

Hundreds of videos and photos available!

Very sad sale, 10* home essential.

Gigman Red Kite Twycross Cavalier
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Fairley Miss Dior

WHP, LR Reg Dartmoor


Ref #: 396568
  • 3rd Stars LR WHP 2024
  • Arena Eventing 50cm summer league winner 2025
£6,000
  • Dartmoor
  • Bay
  • Gelding
  • 6 years
  • 120 cm
  • 3rd Stars LR WHP 2024
  • Arena Eventing 50cm summer league winner 2025
6year old 120cm registered Dartmoor. Same home since a foal.

Won lead rein worker classes, finished 3rd at STARS 2024 in the LR worker final.

Won summer series arena eventing 2025. (Off LR)

Jumped round 60cm M&M worker final at STARS 2025 ( unfortunate pole) and clear in LR.

Hacked and ridden by 3 year old on lead and 7 year old off lead at home.

Unfazed by fillers and water trays.

Attended pony club.

Looking for a new home purely because other youngsters are coming through and we are totally overstocked.

Good to load, clip, shoe. Not a a fretful pony happy in company or on his own.

Based Warwickshire, 15 mins from NEC

Lottie Christian Photography

12H 7yo Palomino Top Class & Perfect Family Pony


Ref #: 396553
  • 12hh 7yo Perfect Lead Rein, First Ridden, Tiny Tots
  • Qualified & Placed HOYS 2024 FR & Qualified LIHS 2025 First Ridden
  • Pony Club (Camp, Teams, Games, XC) Farm Rides, Gallops, Beach, FUN!
SOLD!
  • Welsh Section A
  • Palomino
  • Gelding
  • 7 years
  • 12 hands (LHC)
  • 12hh 7yo Perfect Lead Rein, First Ridden, Tiny Tots
  • Qualified & Placed HOYS 2024 FR & Qualified LIHS 2025 First Ridden
  • Pony Club (Camp, Teams, Games, XC) Farm Rides, Gallops, Beach, FUN!
ONLY AVAILABLE AFTER LIHS! Our gorgeous Vinnie is looking for a new home after LIHS. He is the perfect first ridden pony, moves beautifully, really eye catching and a judges favourite. He is great to handle, is super easy at shows and competitions, never gets worked up and has the funniest personality. He is great in open spaces and next to my horse at the gallops. Hacks out well with others but equally on his own. He behaves impeccably at PC rallies, PC camps and team events and competitions.

Vinnie has an impressive showing CV. He has done well at Riding Club level and BSPS. He has qualified and competed at HOYS (2024) and STARS in first ridden, lead rein and workers classes. He hasn't contested in HOYS qualifiers this year but qualified first time out for LIHS 2025 in a huge class at Great Eccleston country show this year in FR working sports pony. He has given my daughter countless rosettes but most importantly immeasurable confidence. Vinnie likes a varied life and we have found that the more variety we give him, the more of a superstar he is in the ring.

Vinnie is looking for his next little jockey as my nearly 8 year old wants to progress in show jumping. The ideal family for Vinnie would be one with young children who really want get going off the LR because he is the perfect transition from LR to first ridden. Also a family who want a super little family pony to have fun with and love like we do.

I can provide a roster of references for how fabulous this pony is, but I will be vetting potential homes too as he is so special to us and only the best will do. Both myself and Vinnie’s previous owner would like to stay in touch and follow his journey with his new jockey.
Thistledown Vierra 70176 (GBR)
114693 Cosford Widows Wish (GBR)

Top Class Children’s Pony 122 SHP / First Ridden


Ref #: 394871
  • One of the safest most genuine ponies on the circuit!
  • Picture in HOYS hall of fame having qualified and placed at both HOYS & RI as a L/R, FR and Open
  • Available after London
£14,000 ONO
  • Welsh Part Bred
  • Chestnut
  • Gelding
  • 14 years
  • 122 cm (LHC)
  • One of the safest most genuine ponies on the circuit!
  • Picture in HOYS hall of fame having qualified and placed at both HOYS & RI as a L/R, FR and Open
  • Available after London

Thistledown Arctic Monkey is a truly exceptional children’s pony. A 14-year-old Welsh Section B gelding, Monkey has made so many dreams come true, but it is now sadly time for him to go and teach his next young rider the ropes.

He is straightforward, kind, beautifully mannered and will give even the smallest, most nervous jockey total confidence — even in the busiest of rings.

Many people will remember Monkey at HOYS 2023, when my daughter decided to stand on him and salute because she didn’t want the judge getting bored seeing the same show as everyone else! Monkey stood like a rock, as he always does — the perfect example of the saintly temperament he is known for.

He has qualified for HOYS and RI eight times, competing in the Lead Rein, First Ridden and 122 SHP classes. Monkey has too many wins to mention them all, but his record includes:
• 8 × HOYS & RI Qualifications
• Winner at Windsor
• Qualified HOYS/RI as a First Ridden on his first attempts (only his 1st and 4th show with us)
• 2 × Royal Welsh 122 SHP Winner
• WPCS Performance Show Mini WHP Champion
• Won several Dressage classes
• Attended Pony Camp
• Enjoys Showjumping
• HOYS Consistency Points Winner
• Placed in all classes at BSPS / NPS Champs
• Jumps quietly and safely around Cradle Stakes tracks

Monkey is the pony every family wishes they had. He hacks for hours alone or in company, attends Pony Club and loves every minute. He’s always the first to greet you at the gate, and he is easy whether picked up, put down, ridden daily or left a few weeks — he simply fits into family life and makes everything easy and fun.

He can be fully cared for by children without a second thought. He will stand for hours to be groomed, bathed, tacked up, and is even clipped by my 13-year-old daughter. He’s frequently involved in TikToks, makeovers, brushing sessions and being turned into a unicorn! Even the non-horsey grandparents can lead him in and out, hold him at shows and take him for a little walk while the girls ride.

He is honestly the happiest, friendliest, most people-loving pony we’ve ever known — you cannot help but fall in love instantly.

Monkey has no vices — he does not nap, rear, buck, etc. However, he would eat himself to death if given half a chance! He has had laminitis in the past so he needs a family who can help him make good life choices. This is totally manageable with a simple routine (basically he’s not allowed on the big field (10acres) when the grass is at its sweetest but we are very happy to discuss this.

Monkey is truly a family favourite and this is a heartbreaking sale. He is ready to go and make another child’s dreams come true, just as he has done for ours.

5* knowledgeable home essential.

Available after London.


12hh Welsh Show Pony - 4yo Gelding - "idyllic ragnor" -(Rio)


Ref #: 394847
  • Stunning pony
  • Super safe and easy in every way
  • Always comes home with a rosette
£3,000
  • Welsh Section A
  • Dapple grey
  • Gelding
  • 4 years
  • 12 hands
  • Stunning pony
  • Super safe and easy in every way
  • Always comes home with a rosette

Rio is a stunning 12hh Welsh Mountain pony with lovely conformation and very pretty looks. He has been well handled by children since he was a yearling, making him kind, and easy to do in every way.

He is beautifully bred, sired by Springlane Prophet and out of Delami Misdemeanor.

Rio is a super mover with a naturally nice way of going. He has been lightly backed, long-reined, and is taking everything in his stride. He has been to shows and always comes home with a rosette.

He is easy to load and travels well, and is good with the vet and farrier. He loves people, enjoys attention, and has a sweet, friendly nature.

This is a sad sale only because we are too busy to give him the time and work he deserves. He would make a fantastic young pony for someone wanting a quality Welsh to continue producing.

Key points:
• 12hh Welsh Mountain pony
• 4 years old
• Top breeding (Springlane Prophet x Delami Misdemeanor)
• Very pretty pony
• Super mover
• Backed and long-reined
• Handled by kids from a yearling
• Easy to load & travels well
• Good for vet and farrier
• Has been successful at shows

5 star home only

Springlane prophet Lacy buzbee
Delami misdemeanour Delami destiny

HOYS Potential WHP & Pony club Allrounder


Ref #: 392912
  • Well bred
  • HOYS quality
  • PC Allrounder
SOLD! SOLD! To an amazing home with Elsie & Ivy !
  • Welsh Section B
  • Liver chestnut
  • Gelding
  • 7 years
  • 12.2 hands
  • Well bred
  • HOYS quality
  • PC Allrounder

Telynau Royal Dominion aka Baby Dave

A 12.2/12.3 extremely well bred section B who has it all. He would excel in any sphere and definately be a contender for HOYS. Achievements with his previous owners include;

Novice WHP Winner Cheshire 2024
Plaited WHP Winner & Reserve Champion Flint & Denbigh show 2024
70cm Pony club regional eventing Chanpionship Winner 2024
4th in North of England HOYS qualifier

We bought Dave in early 2025 and have done a bit of everything with him, including 2 pony club camps, hacking, beach rides, swimming in the sea, mounted games and all things pony club. He is foot perfect in a group or alone, and can turn his hoof to anything. 100% to handle, box, load, shoe etc and lives in or out

He is quiet enough to make a fantastic LR or FYR or equally would take a more experienced jockey up the levels. Unfortunately we’re now on the lookout for a 14.2 for my eldest so we have to make room

Hundreds of pics and videos on request, open to vetting. High 4’s including extensive wardrobe


Cool Little Pony


Ref #: 341828
  • Great temperament
  • Well handled
  • Fully vaccinated & feet trimmed regularly
£450 ONO
  • Piebald
  • Mare
  • 6 years
  • 10.2 hands
  • Great temperament
  • Well handled
  • Fully vaccinated & feet trimmed regularly

10.2hh Dartmoor Hill Pony

6 years old, owned from a foal. She has been worth her weight in gold as a companion. Happy in or out.

We would love to see her now move on to have a job of her own ideally, preferably as a lead rein pony or driving etc. No small children here!

She is well handled and never been spoilt but otherwise is a blank canvas. Good to load, catch, handle, lead.

She comes with a saddle & bridle, we have started to commence her working career, she has been unphased as you can see by photos. Now looking to progress on further.

Fully vaccinated & feet regularly trimmed.

Lives in or out happily.

A very genuine sale to find her a good home.

Calls only please


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