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Wanted: Ponies

Searching For A Sensible Family Friend / Allrounder To Enjoy Hacking, Pleasure Rides & Clinics


Ref #: 410902
  • Full Up 14.2 - 15.2hh. Age 6 -14 yrs.
  • Confident Hacking Out / Meeting Farm Vehicles. Sensible To Hack In A Group / At Pleasure Rides.
  • Lightweight Cob / Connemara Or Similar Type.
  • Full Up 14.2 - 15.2hh. Age 6 -14 yrs.
  • Confident Hacking Out / Meeting Farm Vehicles. Sensible To Hack In A Group / At Pleasure Rides.
  • Lightweight Cob / Connemara Or Similar Type.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


🌟12 - 13hh SUPERSTAR WANTED 🌟


Ref #: 372098
  • Experienced family home
  • Offering a varied and fun life
  • Experienced family home
  • Offering a varied and fun life

We are on the hunt for that pony.

You know the one.

The mother’s dream, the schoolmaster, the “why on earth are they selling this?!” type, the one you’ve considered having more kids for..

Specs:

* Approx 12 - 13hh

* Gelding preferred (a non-mareish mare absolutely welcome - no prejudice here, just mild emotional scarring from one hormonal diva already in residence)

The rider:

A small 9 year old with a beautiful seat and hands, currently popping around 50cm out, 60cm + at home on a saintly type.

However…

Said child is not here for mind games, life lessons, or character-building via being launched into next year.

We are seeking confidence, not chaos.

Job description for said unicorn:

* Take child safely from 50cm up to ~70cm without drama.

* Attend Pony Club, school teams, hacking adventures

* Be a best friend, therapist, and occasional babysitter

* Be 100% in open spaces (we live on a farm - no hedges to cling to here, just vibes and fields)

* Hack alone and in company like it’s a gentle stroll through a Jane Austen novel

* Preferably the type that, when faced with excitement, thinks:

“Absolutely not, I am a professional.”

Personality required:

* Kind

* Forgiving

* Mannerly

* Unflappable

* Has absolutely nothing left to prove to anyone

The home:

* Experienced, knowledgeable, and slightly obsessive

* Farm with turnout, routine, and a varied life

* Supported by vets, physios, saddlers, instructors… and emotional support WhatsApp groups

* This pony will want for nothing

We fully appreciate this is a big ask and these ponies are usually kept under lock and key…

…but if you have a special little legend looking to step down, be adored, and make a child’s world, we would love to hear from you. Emotional sellers welcome.

💰Low 5’s waiting for the right unicorn 🦄

Ideally located within 2 hours of Dorset


SUPER ALL ROUNDER WANTED


Ref #: 416155
  • Super kind knowledgeable home offered
  • Wanted to do NSEA and PC
  • Super kind knowledgeable home offered
  • Wanted to do NSEA and PC

We are looking for a genuine, proven small horse (up to 15.3h) for my tall daughter (age 13).

The new addition would enjoy a super varied life with the aim being SJ to 90/1m and arena eventing and possibly some eventing next year. We would be looking to do school and pony club team events too.

After persevering with rehab (and surgery) for over a year now with our current pony, it seems sadly she is going to need more time and so we are keen to find the new addition.

Must be good to hack (alone and in company) and on the ground. No medical issues please!

Super kind, knowledgeable home on offer - indoor barn stables with all weather pens attached, lots of turnout, all weather arena, fab hacking and the best of care and attention all round.

Open to loan, lease or purchase.

Happy to wait until the end of the summer holidays (if preferred).


14.3-15.2 Wanted


Ref #: 414653
  • 5 star home awaits.
  • Experienced rider.
  • Budget upto £7k
  • 5 star home awaits.
  • Experienced rider.
  • Budget upto £7k

Looking for a native pony / small horse, ideally Connemara or Welsh D. 

Home awaits in Godalming Surrey.  Im ideally looking for something local. 

Im looking for something to enjoy for long hacks but also flatwork and some jumping. 

Would love to go unaffiliated shows. 

I have many years experience from riding a wide range of horses. 

Budget upto around £7k.


COULD YOUR HORSE BECOME AN RDA SUPERSTAR?


Ref #: 400401
  • Do you have an equine with a golden temperament, a willing attitude, and a love of people?
  • Many RDA groups throughout the UK are currently searching for suitable horses and ponies of various sizes, ages and abilities.
  • Do you have an equine with a golden temperament, a willing attitude, and a love of people?
  • Many RDA groups throughout the UK are currently searching for suitable horses and ponies of various sizes, ages and abilities.

RDA Groups Across the UK Are Seeking Exceptional Equines!

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

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

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

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

________________________________________

WHAT WE LOOK FOR:

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

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

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READY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE?

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

Find or Contact your local RDA group today

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


Wanted for The Diamond Centre for Disabled Riders


Ref #: 400714
  • The Diamond Centre for Disabled Riders
  • 13.1hh – 16hh
  • All types and breeds considered
  • The Diamond Centre for Disabled Riders
  • 13.1hh – 16hh
  • All types and breeds considered

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

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

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

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

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


Safe Allrounder Mother/daughter Share Wanted


Ref #: 414592
  • Looking for safe and sane
  • Ideally leg in each corner type
  • Looking for safe and sane
  • Ideally leg in each corner type

Looking for a safe, sane, pony for 3 generations of our family to enjoy hacking and low level Riding Club activities.

Must be safe in traffic and around farm animals, machinery and dogs. Nothing that naps, bucks, kicks, bolts etc. Can be a pony stepping down. Definitely not a youngster.

Ideally a pony with a leg in each corner type, but not a kick along.

Preferably between 10-15yrs old, 14hh-14.3hh

Based in West Sussex, we have our own stables and land, and the pony would want for nothing.


Wanted, fun, safe, confidence giving allrounder


Ref #: 399779
  • Private loving home awaits
  • Good budget for the right pony
  • Life long home
  • Private loving home awaits
  • Good budget for the right pony
  • Life long home

Seeking my next perfect pony! Must haves between - 14.2h and 15.2h, between - 6 and 15 , although would change for the perfect one.

Needs to be within 2 and a half hours of Derbyshire. would go further for the perfect one

MUST be safe around traffic , farm machinery , farm animals ( as I live on a farm ), happy hacking , schooling , fun rides , smaller jumps , local shows - showing , dressage etc

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 traditional Connemara just because I love the breed so much my previous Connemara gave me so much but he is retired now , but would consider something else that fits the bill , but Connies really are my fav !

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 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 
more woah than go

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 for over a year and then monthly lessons with jumping the year before , 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.

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 ! SUPERSAFE HACK


Ref #: 414355
  • 13.2 hh -14.2 hh
  • GOLDEN OLDIE or GENUINE FAMILY FRIEND
  • 5* knowledgeable , long term home on private yard offered
  • 13.2 hh -14.2 hh
  • GOLDEN OLDIE or GENUINE FAMILY FRIEND
  • 5* knowledgeable , long term home on private yard offered

I am looking for a genuine, safe pony for lightweight lady to hack. The pony must be easy in every way , load on trailer , be bombproof ( I know no pony is, but as good as it gets!) to hack alone and in company .We don't need a superstar , but a pony that genuinely loves hacking and exploring the countryside!

We would be happy to buy/ loan/ loan with view to buy and offer a long term home on private yard with company, where the pony will be much loved and want for nothing! Preferably within 2 hrs drive from SY11.

Please WhatsApp with brief details including price and I will get back to everyone who responds . Thank you!


Allrounder wanted 14.2-15.1


Ref #: 413553
  • Pony /horse wanted for 12year old girl
  • Must have a good kind willing temperament
  • Gelding preferred
  • Pony /horse wanted for 12year old girl
  • Must have a good kind willing temperament
  • Gelding preferred

Looking for a nice willing pony for 12year girl to enjoy. Will consider all ages but must be kind ,saine and easy to manage.

Do not want anything sharp or bolshy please.

Wanting to do a bit of everything and mainly to love and enjoiy.

We can offer a 10 star loving home


I own this photograph which I purchased digital files from Lynne shore

WANTED TRUE PONY CLUB ALLROUNDER 13.2hh-14.2hh


Ref #: 411648
  • Must have pony club experience
  • Sensible type with manners
  • Jumps fillers and XC
  • Must have pony club experience
  • Sensible type with manners
  • Jumps fillers and XC

We are actively looking for our next pony to continue filling the hooves of our wonderful 12.2hh pony.

We are looking for a pony who will be pampered daily and be loved and cherished. Pony must have experience in all pony club aspects (games not our thing) and be willing and honest.

Jumping up to 90 max in the future but stepping down to 60cm for now. Nothing whizzy or strong, ideally steady and willing. Jockey is a polite rider with good hands and seat. We are not looking for potentials so nothing green or young. We would welcome older ponies and have lots of experience to cater for their needs, equally anything over 8years would be ideal.

Must be good to hack alone round the fields and lanes and in company without being silly. Ideally good to clip, shoe, box (trailer) and have manners to burn in and around the stable. We have a fantastic home to offer on a farm with 2 other horses with a very pony mad daughter.

If you are thinking of selling your pony and not yet advertised, Please get in touch. We will not rush the process as we want to make sure we find the right pony.

Call or message on WhatsApp

Good budget for the right pony



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