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Wanted: Horses

Zoë Arkell - Pony Search Agent

  • Actively looking for the best Pony Club ponies
  • Some fabulous knowledgeable homes waiting
  • No fees for sellers
  • Actively looking for the best Pony Club ponies
  • Some fabulous knowledgeable homes waiting
  • No fees for sellers

I have motivated clients looking for genuine, kind, quality and proven ponies to take part in all Pony Club activities.

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

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

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

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

WANTED: SAFE ALLROUNDER

  • Novice teenager looking for my forever horse
  • Knowledgable, loving home awaits
  • Under £7,000
  • Novice teenager looking for my forever horse
  • Knowledgable, loving home awaits
  • Under £7,000

I am looking for my first horse to buy as a 16 year old novice that I can build a genuine partnership with and have as my forever horse.

I can walk, trot and canter but I have never jumped so I am looking for something that I can learn and grow with.

📍 Based in Surrey, but willing to travel up to 3 hours for the right horse.

Ideally looking for:

✨ Under £7000 (with tack)

✨ 14.2hh–15.2hh (I’m 5,6)

✨ Safe, confidence giving but fun

✨ can hack safely alone and in company

✨ I would like to be able to hack, school, learn to jump and do some competing every now and again

✨ Ideally 8+ years old

✨Good to handle and manageable on the ground

✨suitable for a novice/ nervous rider so nothing spooky or silly

I am not looking for a competition superstar, just a reliable horse to have fun with, learn from and enjoy. I would love something established in its education so nothing spooky, silly or throwing shapes so I can gain confidence and develop as a rider.

A good temperament and suitability are far more important than breed, colour or competition record.

A lovely small private livery yard with mares and geldings. A very loving and caring home awaits.

📩 Please message me if you think you know of anything that might be suitable.

Thank you for reading 😊

WANTED FOR NEW YATT RDA

  • New Yatt Riding for the Disabled is actively seeking a horse to join our team to work with our special riders
  • 15-15.3hh, gelding preferred, aged between 8 and 14 years old
  • Must be unflappable in all situations with a friendly temperament
  • New Yatt Riding for the Disabled is actively seeking a horse to join our team to work with our special riders
  • 15-15.3hh, gelding preferred, aged between 8 and 14 years old
  • Must be unflappable in all situations with a friendly temperament

The right horse will have these key attributes:

15-15.3hh, gelding preferred, aged between 8 and 14 years old

Must be unflappable in all situations with a friendly temperament

Sound and healthy (no history of laminitis, mud fever or sweet itch) Will live out all year round with both mares and geldings

Happy to work on the lead rein and suitable to be ridden independently by riders of different abilities and confidence levels, including around a course of small jumps

Willing and safe to work in our indoor arena, as well as out hacking and in open spaces

Easy to handle, groom, tack up etc and must be patient and able to stand without fidgeting when mounted and at halt

Our current 6 horses and ponies lead useful, long term working lives at a knowledgeable and dedicated West Oxfordshire equestrian charity.

We have funds available to buy the right horse subject to full vetting and will also consider a long term loan agreement. 

To find out more about New Yatt RDA please visit our website www.newyattrda.org.uk or New Yatt RDA on Facebook

If you have the right horse suited to this important role please email details and if possible a photo of the horse to nyrda-horses@googlegroups.com

COULD YOUR HORSE BECOME AN RDA SUPERSTAR?

  • Do you have an equine with a golden temperament, a willing attitude, and a love of people?
  • Many RDA groups throughout the UK are currently searching for suitable horses and ponies of various sizes, ages and abilities.
  • Do you have an equine with a golden temperament, a willing attitude, and a love of people?
  • Many RDA groups throughout the UK are currently searching for suitable horses and ponies of various sizes, ages and abilities.

RDA Groups Across the UK Are Seeking Exceptional Equines!

Each offers a 5* welfare-focused home, professional care, and a role helping disabled children and adults experience the joy and benefits of equines.

Our equines are fit, responsive, healthy and athletic — taking part in a wide range of exciting activities:

  • Riding
  • Carriage Driving
  • Vaulting
  • Show Jumping
  • Endurance
  • … and more!

From smaller, forward-going ponies to strong, weight-carrying cobs — RDA groups need equines of all types, sizes and abilities. 

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WHAT WE LOOK FOR:

  • Calm, sensible and people-friendly horses
  • Sound and healthy equines able to adapt to a varied lifestyle
  • Horses happy in the school, hacking, or working in open spaces
  • Animals comfortable with different handlers and occasional mobility aids
  • Steady temperaments but with enough athletic ability to stay fit and engaged

Each RDA group has their own needs, but temperament and trainability always come first. All the equines undergo a Pre-Purchase Examination.

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READY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE?

If you think your equine has what it takes to become part of an RDA team, we’d love to hear from you! 

Find or Contact your local RDA group today

Find your nearest group at: www.rda.org.uk

Wanted for The Diamond Centre for Disabled Riders

  • The Diamond Centre for Disabled Riders
  • 13.1hh – 16hh
  • All types and breeds considered
  • The Diamond Centre for Disabled Riders
  • 13.1hh – 16hh
  • All types and breeds considered

“The Diamond Centre for Disabled Riders, based in Surrey, is looking for a kind, genuine horse, or pony to join our established Riding for the Disabled programme.

  • 13.1hh – 16hh
  • All types and breeds considered
  • Good ground manners, laid back types
  • Veterans very welcome
  • Also happy to consider ones that are a little green.

We pride ourselves on excellent welfare standards and follow the 3 F’s – Forage, Freedom and Friends. Our horses enjoy ad-lib forage, appropriate turnout, and the companionship of a settled herd, alongside calm, consistent handling.

Our horses are carefully managed, worked sympathetically, and are part of a very knowledgeable, welfare-focused team. We offer a secure, long-term home where each horse’s wellbeing comes first.

Call 07752 405553 or email maz.ray@diamondcentre.org.uk

OUR MISSION IS TO TAKE THE RISK OUT OF BUYING UNSEEN HORSES IN IRELAND

  • Spotted something on Facebook?
  • Found your dream horse on HorseQuest?
  • Nervous about trying a new horse?
  • Can’t get over fast enough?
  • Worried you might miss out?
  • Spotted something on Facebook?
  • Found your dream horse on HorseQuest?
  • Nervous about trying a new horse?
  • Can’t get over fast enough?
  • Worried you might miss out?

WE CAN HELP 


With over 40yrs in the Sport Horse Industry between us - we are experts at assessing conformation, suitability, potential and RIDE-ABILITY (We are more than happy to ride a prospective purchase) 


Single horse evaluations start from €200 


For a full range of our available services and credentials, please visit our website our give us a call any time 


Richard & Daisy  

Looking for experienced showjumper to lease

  • Straightforward, confidence-giving ride
  • Comfortable and confident jumping 1.20m
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  • Straightforward, confidence-giving ride
  • Comfortable and confident jumping 1.20m
  • Experienced Showjumper to Lease
  • Any age mare or gelding
  • We are looking for a genuine, experienced showjumper for a committed pupil on our small, professional yard.
  • Straightforward, confidence-giving ride
  • Comfortable and confident jumping 1.20m
  • Honest, kind, and forgiving type
  • Ideally 16hh–17hh

The rider has competed up to 1.10m and is looking for a reliable partner to progress with, including joining our Spain tour in March 

The horse will be based on our professional yard, receiving exceptional daily care, consistent routines, regular turnout, and structured training. All shows are fully supervised, with regular competition outings.

Would suit a horse stepping down a level, or an owner heading to university who would like their horse kept in top-class care while still competing.

Please send details, price, show name ; videos to 07534 219710
 No young or inexperienced horses

WANTED 15.2 (approx) Pony Club Allrounder

  • For pony club, dressage, showjumping and local showing
  • Kind, sensible and super temperament
  • Well schooled with correct paces
  • For pony club, dressage, showjumping and local showing
  • Kind, sensible and super temperament
  • Well schooled with correct paces

Looking for 15.2hh (approx) well schooled, safe and sensible PC allrounder for my 13 year old daughter. Ideally aged 8 - 12 .

Proven to be suitable for a child/young teen for PC activities, SJ, dressage, showing and hacking. Must have a competition record (can be unaffiliated).

We aren’t looking for full Tb or cob and we aren’t looking for anything green/“with potential”. Ideal horse would be one who is a much loved member of the family who has been in the same home for at least two years and has now been outgrown (either height or ability wise) and who hasn’t yet been advertised.

We can offer a kind and experienced long term home (possibly permanent - younger siblings). Small yard with our other ponies, all year turnout, excellent facilities, care and instruction, with a varied life and lots of love and attention from my three pony mad daughters.

We are looking for a special little horse and have the right budget to reflect this.

Looking for a part-loan 3-4 days a week

  • Confident and capable young rider.
  • 6 years varied experience.
  • Based in the Potton / Bedfordshire area (willing to travel within a reasonable radius)
  • Confident and capable young rider.
  • 6 years varied experience.
  • Based in the Potton / Bedfordshire area (willing to travel within a reasonable radius)

Wanted for Part Loan: Competitive Schoolmaster / All-Rounder for Pony Club & Competitions

Ambitious, confident, and capable teenage rider is searching for a part loan horse or pony to progress with, participate in Pony Club rallies, and compete. Based in the Potton / Bedfordshire area (willing to travel within a reasonable radius).

What I am looking for:

• Height: 14.2hh to 17hh.

• Age: 7 to 14 years old.

• Type: A schoolmaster or solid all-rounder who knows their job but still has plenty of spark. Must be capable of and enjoy jumping, dressage, and hacking.

• Activities: Needs to be a horse that is happy to travel to Pony Club rallies, local competitions, and clinics.

What I offer:

• Experience: 6 years of varied equestrian experience, including riding different types of horses and ponies in various disciplines.

• Riding Style: A confident, sympathetic, and balanced rider. I am absolutely fine with a horse that has a few typical quirks, forwardness, or character, as long as they are safe and genuine.

• Care: I take pride in stable management and am looking for a loan where I can be actively involved in the horse's care on my designated days. Full financial contribution to shoes/keep as appropriate for a part loan.

We are a dedicated, supportive family ensuring your horse will be loved, respected, and impeccably cared for. Excellent references from instructors can be provided.

If you have a fun all-rounder who is looking for a new best friend and an active competitive life, please get in touch with details, location, and price.

Wanted for Adult Rider for Showing

  • 5 Star Home awaits.
  • WANTED – Safe 14.2–15hh
  • 5 Star Home awaits.
  • WANTED – Safe 14.2–15hh

🐴 WANTED – Safe 14.2–15hh

📍 County Durham, happy to travel.

Adult rider, 5’7”. I’ve shown my current loan pony all season including Equifest.

I only learned to ride as an adult, so safe, sensible and confidence-giving is the priority.

Mare or gelding, with enough substance to take up my leg. Traditional cobs particularly welcome, but open to other suitable types.

Must be good to hack, handle and take out.

Nothing green or needing producing, and no sharp/strong types, bucking, rearing or bolting.

Would love something I can continue showing and possibly do some low-level jumping/Workers with.

We have our own place, so a loving, knowledgeable 5-star home awaits, where the right horse will be very well cared for and have a home for life. ❤️

Please PM with details if you have anything suitable 😊

Dressage Schoolmaster Required to Lease

  • Lease Schoolmaster Dressage
  • Eligible for Elementary Silver
  • Safe and Easy to do
  • Lease Schoolmaster Dressage
  • Eligible for Elementary Silver
  • Safe and Easy to do

Looking to lease a schoolmaster that is still eligible for Elementary Silver.

I would like a one year lease or more on a horse that can teach me from Elementary to Advanced Medium to compete and gain more experience. I used to event now do pure dressage. I have competed to BD Novice on my young horse (see picture) so an older more experienced horse will help educate me and also help me make further progress with her too.

Horse to be based on the Hampshire/Berkshire borders at an excellent yard with 5 star care. Grand Prix dressage rider and trainer on site. Great Hacking so would provide varied work and would treat him/her like my own. Needs to be safe and sane and easy to do.

Looking for a kind allrounder for experienced teen

  • Capable of PC/RC up to 100cm
  • Kind nature and happy to be part of the family
  • Safe and sensible to hack
  • Capable of PC/RC up to 100cm
  • Kind nature and happy to be part of the family
  • Safe and sensible to hack

We are looking for a kind horse under 18yrs to join our family and be the next ride for a very capable 15year old girl. 

After almost 5 years with her much loved 148 we are now stepping him back some levels due to him being 24 years old. 

The new horse must enjoy hacking, PC/RC activities and be capable of competing upto 100cm. 

We are a loving, knowledgeable family home with great grazing and free access to stables and shelters. 

Our older pony will never leave us and because we have nothing to sell it has reduced our budget to mid four figures, but an exceptional forever home awaits. 

If you have a horse looking for a genuine long term family please contact us. Devon based

Free sales livery available

  • Horses wanted - Forever homes await
  • Quick & hassle free sale
  • All types considered
  • Horses wanted - Forever homes await
  • Quick & hassle free sale
  • All types considered

We are also offering free sales livery. Customers waiting.

HORSES WANTED – LOVING HOMES FOUND

Thinking of selling your horse but dreading the process?

The endless phone calls, time-wasters, missed viewings, strangers coming to the yard, costly sales livery and sometimes still no sale at the end of it.

We offer a different way.

We buy horses directly, offering a quick, straightforward and hassle-free sale, with prompt collection and fair trade prices.

But most importantly, we care about where every horse ends up.

Horses that come to us aren’t simply stood in a sales yard waiting for their next owner. Their time with us is spent enjoying life — happy hacking, trips to the beach, hunting and generally being horses.

We take the time to get to know each one, understand what they enjoy and work out what sort of job and home will suit them best. Then we find them their person — the right human and the right home for their next chapter.

Previous owners are welcome to stay in touch and follow their horse’s journey with their new family. We understand how important it is to know that a much-loved horse has landed on their feet.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

15.2hh plus

4–15 years old

Geldings only

Chunkier types particularly wanted — the chunkier the better

Genuine riding horses looking for their next job

Vices and quirks are not necessarily deal-breakers, but they must be honestly declared. We would always rather have an open conversation about a horse and decide whether they are right for us.

Fair trade prices offered with prompt collection available.

Please understand that although we are happy to consider horses with quirks, we are not a dumping ground or a way to simply get rid of bad stock. Honesty is essential. We are looking for genuine horses that deserve the opportunity to find the job and person that suit them.

A simple, stress-free sale for you, a happy time with us, and the right home at the end of it.

Please get in touch with an honest description, photos and videos of your horse. Prices must be realistic please.

Wanted First Horse for Adult Beginner 16hh+ | £10–12k+ | Norfolk

  • Safe, Genuine Novice Ride
  • 16hh+ | 8 Years & Over
  • Full Livery & Experienced Support
  • Safe, Genuine Novice Ride
  • 16hh+ | 8 Years & Over
  • Full Livery & Experienced Support

Looking for my first horse and hoping to find the right long-term partner.

I'm an adult beginner rider, looking for a sensible, confidence-giving horse that I can learn and progress with.

Ideally looking for:

16hh or above

8 years old or older

Kind, calm and forgiving temperament

Well-schooled and established, rather than green or sharp

Sensible to hack, ideally alone and in company

Happy with general schooling and some low-level jumping

Good manners on the ground and straightforward to handle

The horse will be kept on full livery, with experienced support and regular schooling by the yard, so there will be plenty of help on hand.

I'm not looking to compete seriously, just to develop my riding, enjoy hacking, schooling and a bit of jumping, and hopefully build a great partnership.

Budget: Ideally £10,000–£12,000, but flexible for the right horse.

Based in Norfolk, happy to travel for the right one.

This will be a long-term home, and I'm in no rush to buy. Temperament and suitability are far more important to me than breed, colour or competition history.

Please get in touch if you have anything suitable or know of a horse that might fit.

Fun, Safe Cob Wanted To Become New Best Friend

  • Must be sane and sensible out hacking and unphased by traffic, farm animals etc
  • Allrounder up for clinics, fun rides and lessons
  • Cob or cob cross between 14.3-16hh
  • Must be sane and sensible out hacking and unphased by traffic, farm animals etc
  • Allrounder up for clinics, fun rides and lessons
  • Cob or cob cross between 14.3-16hh

I am a 27 year old rider looking to take the plunge and buy my first horse, after years of sharing at the same yard. Would also consider full loan.

The requirements include:

- Cob or cob cross between 14.3-16hh (rider is 5ft8)

- Ideally aged between 8-14. Would accept younger if very sensible and safe but nothing younger than 6.

- Gelding preferred but open to mare if affectionate, kind and not mareish

- A safe, fun and sensible allrounder looking for a varied life, including happy hacking, lessons, fun rides, camps and clinics!

- Must be sane and sensible out hacking and be used to a variety of things, including cyclists, various machinery and manage motorway bridges and train bridges with encouragement.

- Horse will be highly pampered, enjoying lots of grooming sessions and cuddles! Must be a people person and like spending lots of time with me, as will be on assisted DIY.

- Enjoy schooling max twice a week, as owner would like to learn and grow with the horse, but this would always be varied as I get bored in the school too!

- Possibility of dressage shows, small clear rounds in the future. Bonus points if will jump the odd log now and again!

- Will receive daily turnout, including possibility of 24/7 turnout in the summer. Stabled overnight in winter.

If you have a keen, chilled out horse who would like to do more and is ready to live their best life please get in touch. As it is my first horse, viewings will be requested and the horse will be 5 stage vetted.

Wanted - show horse / hack / small hunter / lightweight hunter

  • Wanted - show horse / hack / small hunter / lightweight hunter
  • Wanted - show horse / hack / small hunter / lightweight hunter

Looking for our next show horse to have fun in the ring with.

15hh +

Mother/daughter share.

5 star home awaits on a small farm.

Looking to buy or loan.

Budget mid 4 figures

Wanted, safe, confidence giving allrounder

  • loving home awaits
  • Good budget for the right pony
  • Life long home on private yard
  • loving home awaits
  • Good budget for the right pony
  • Life long home on private yard

Seeking my next perfect pony! Must haves between - 14 h and 15.2h, between - 6 and 17

Ideally to be within 2 and a half hours of Derbyshire. Would consider going further for the perfect one !

MUST be safe around traffic , farm machinery , farm animals ( as I live on a farm )

Would be doing happy hacking , schooling , fun rides , local shows - flat showing and dressage.

All year round turn out on private land , living with a Connie gelding and mini Shetland gelding ( can be in separate field)

Massive stables roughly 4 times bigger than an average one ! videos and pictures can be provided

Lots of land to hack around.

My preferred breed is a chunky Connemara type just because I love the breed so much , but would consider something else that fits the bill !

I previously had a bad accident with my last pony on the road with a tractor and my confidence is very low , it's very important that my next pony is a very safe confidence-giver. I am aware no horse is perfect but I don't want anything sharp or spooky and nothing that bolts , rears or bucks , strong etc so I can get confidence back for this reason I wouldn't want anything super young and green.

more woah than go type

I would prefer no health issues but if it's something slight I will consider.

more must haves are good loading , good for farrier , dentist , for leading and for the vet.

I have had weekly dressage lessons and then monthly lessons with jumping and spent a lot of time hacking ,before my accident. I have had horses for many years and was a competent rider until my accident where I lost confidence and i haven't ridden regularly for a while now , which is why its very important my next pony is safe and willing to help me get back into it.

I am aware this is a lot to ask for but I know somewhere they must be one for me :) genuine 10 star home awaits thanks !

WANTED: Horse to Lease

  • Kind, Reliable, All-rounder
  • 15.2hh – 16hh. Gelding. Level-headed nature.
  • Location: Weybridge, Surrey
  • Kind, Reliable, All-rounder
  • 15.2hh – 16hh. Gelding. Level-headed nature.
  • Location: Weybridge, Surrey

We are looking for:

15.2hh – 16hh

7–15 years old

Gelding preferred

A kind, genuine and level-headed nature

What we’d love to do:

Enjoy flatwork and schooling

Do some low-level jumping

Go hacking (both alone and with others)

Possibly attend a few low-level competitions for fun

Important qualities:

Easy and straightforward to handle, load and travel

Good manners with vet, farrier and dentist

Safe, sensible and trustworthy (no vices or dangerous behaviour)

Home offered:

Small, well-run yard with under 20 horses

Consistent, knowledgeable daily care and attention

A genuine, long-term home where your horse will be treated as part of the family and truly cared for

Finding the right match is really important to us, and we would love to hear from anyone who feels they might have a suitable horse.

Please do get in touch with details, and photos/videos if available.

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