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Allrounder

Cobs and Heavy Horses: Allrounder

Super safe traditional cob


Ref #: 386516
  • Won and placed at dressage including BD quest
  • Really laid back , loveable chap
£6,750 OVNO
  • Cob
  • Piebald
  • Gelding
  • 12 years
  • 13.2 hands
  • Won and placed at dressage including BD quest
  • Really laid back , loveable chap

Supersafe traditional cob

Suit small adult or young rider

Big 13.2hh coloured gelding , 12 years.

Cowboy has competed at in-hand and ridden showing with great success including qualifying and competing at stars festival. He is super easy at a show and will stand on the trailer or tie up all day long.

He has also won and placed at dressage including BD quest.

Cowboy has also done fun and beach rides and will go 1st or last always in a snaffle bridle. He's perfect with traffic and farm machinery and never spooky or strong. Will hack out alone or in company (my daughter has hacked him on her own).

Cowboy is a really laid back , loveable chap who we will be sad to see go as he has given my daughter so much confidence and fun but she has now outgrown him.

Excellent to catch , load, clip and with farrier and will turn out or stand in a stable on his own or go out in a mixed herd


Pony Club regional Championship photo taken by Top Shot Photography

Prince Kevin - Superstar Conidence Giver


Ref #: 389040
  • Pony club camp, PC regionals, placed at hunter trials, novice dressage (67%),
  • Kevin is Mr Perfect if you don't mind having to use your leg.
  • Mr Reliable who is seeking new home only due to owner being way too big for him.
£15,000
  • Cob
  • Cremello
  • Gelding
  • 8 years
  • 14.1 hands
  • Pony club camp, PC regionals, placed at hunter trials, novice dressage (67%),
  • Kevin is Mr Perfect if you don't mind having to use your leg.
  • Mr Reliable who is seeking new home only due to owner being way too big for him.

Kevin is a 14.1hh 8yo Cremello Cob Gelding who is looking for his new home due to his rider outgrowing him. Kevin is a safe ‘been there done it’ type who will step up or down for his rider.

Kevin has been in the same home for nearly 18 months and helped his rider come from being nervous to canter to competing in SJ, Dressage, XC and attending many Pony Club Rallies and PC Camp. He is a leg on type of ride who looks after a novice rider or can be spiced up by an experienced rider if needed.

Kevin makes a great shape over a fence and has competed up to 80cm and jumped DC and placed in 50,60 and 70 Showjumping. Not phased by fillers or water trays. He has placed 3rd in a PC 70cm Hunter Trial and schooled at many different venues across the South East. Jumps ditches, steps, banks and water etc no issue. He has also enjoyed jumping his own puissance at home where he has reached 1.05m.

On the flat Kevin has three athletic paces and schools sweetly up to Novice/ Ele level. This has not been his rider’s focus but despite this he has still placed with respectable scores at Prelim, including qualifying for the PC Regionals - scoring 67% there. With more of a focus on flatwork, I believe he could be competitive at Ele and even produce a Medium test.

Kevin loves to hack and goes alone and in company round the fields, on the downs, beach and roads. Will hack on the buckle or enjoy a canter - goes first or last. He can have the odd spook or shy but is known as Mr Reliable in the yard and will often be used to ‘nanny’ young or tricky horses.

He is also good to catch, clip, load, travel and shoe. Only shod in front and travels in both a trailer and a 10t lorry here. Passed a 5 stage vet to come to us and has only needed to vet for jabs and teeth since.

He is Mr Perfect if you don’t mind having to use your leg. Safe, sensible and sound. Passported and up to date with everything. Tack is available at separate negotiation. Open to viewings, vettings and trainers. He would suit a huge variety of jobs including PC, RC, pure Dressage or even a solid happy hack.


14.2hh Black mare


Ref #: 389151
  • Black mare, white blaze and 4 white socks, definitely has the wow factor
£7,500 OVNO
  • Cob
  • Black
  • Mare
  • 6 years
  • 14.2 hands
  • Black mare, white blaze and 4 white socks, definitely has the wow factor

Loads and travels like a dream.

Easy to bath

She is shod in front and brilliant for the farrier. Up to date with vaccinations , teeth etc. Hacks alone and in company. Turns out with mares and geldings but equally happy on her own. Super kind, easy and straightforward pony to have around.

Has done 2 dressage tests with good scores and lovely comments. Can be left for a few weeks with no difference. I would prefer her to go to a home where experience is offered to continue her education.

I have boxed her up on my own and taken her to several new venues with no problems at all. She has been to pole and flat work clinics and also been away at camp where she settled straightaway.

Fantastic and much loved pony that deserves a good home.

Lack of time forces sad sale.

Tack can be available at extra cost. Le Mieux bridle and Black Country saddle.


Top class traditional cob gelding


Ref #: 386680
  • Top class
£10,000 OVNO
  • Cob
  • Skewbald
  • Gelding
  • 11 years
  • 14.3 hands
  • Top class

14.3 11yo traditional cob Gelding

Top class county coloured ridden traditional / dressage / allrounder

Seth has been previously proven in the show ring; In 2021 in his first season out showing he stood champion at north west champs in the Novice class. The following year he went out and competed a lot more and was always in the placings and even took champion again at north west champs in the open cob.

Not only does he love showing but he’s proven in dressage too.

Seth was with current owner 4years and he was sold on via myself in 2023 where he went on and competed in dressage.

In 2023/24 he competed in Team Quest and my quest qualifying for the regionals . With Individual scores average 68-71% at prelim.
He was then sold back to his original owner is 2024 where he’s done a few local shows winning every time out and show jumping to 75cm; proving to be not phased by fillers .

Seth is also a fan of his regular visits to the beach & fun rides.
He was previously based on a busy yard and is completely unfazed by all that goes on around him.

He hacks out alone and in company
Lovely straight forward ride and aims to please

Hes good for the farrier
good to bath and good to load

He has been out with both mares and geldings and is no issue and he is handled by young kids on the ground no issue.

Now ONLY for sale due to lack of time.
Open to viewings and vettings

Looking for my next horse


Ref #: 381419
  • 14.2hh to 15hh Approx
  • 8 years to 16 years
  • 14.2hh to 15hh Approx
  • 8 years to 16 years

Just retired my New Forest Mare at 31 years, after 17 enjoyable years.

Need a safe, sensible, confidence giver, not too forward going.

Must have lovely quiet temperament. Easy to handle on ground. Good to shoe,box ,clip

with no vices, and not spooky.

All round quiet horse to love and care for, one that doesn't mind not being ridden everyday.

Confidence giver as I now only want to enjoy safe hacks. Must hack out alone or in company and good in open spaces.

Must be excellent in traffic including lorries, tractors etc we are quite rural but have farm traffic.

A loving five star and knowledgeable home and yard with lovely stables,individual

Paddock turnouts and turn out in summer.

Ideally cobs,new forest,fells dales types.

Always kept in touch with previous owner of my mare and would be happy to do the same.

Please genuine calls only - 07812 410733

Within 1 to 2 hours of Lichfield Staffordshire

 


Beautiful, kind dun & white mare


Ref #: 389103
  • Competed in all disciplines
  • Fantastic to handle in all ways - never mareish
  • Extremely sad sale - the very best home wanted for this special girl
£12,500
  • Cob
  • Dun
  • Mare
  • 9 years
  • 15 hands
  • Competed in all disciplines
  • Fantastic to handle in all ways - never mareish
  • Extremely sad sale - the very best home wanted for this special girl
Honey is a beautiful 15h dun & white 9 year old cob mare.

We have owned Honey for nearly 3 years and this is a very sad sale, one we'd hoped wouldn't have been quite so soon but due to my very tall daughter needing a 16h+ Honey is now looking for her next people to love.

Honey has competed in all disciplines and loves to jump. She has brought my daughter on from a 13h and given her confidence to compete at hunter trials, sj , unaff dressage, arena eventing and xc. She has jumped all types of fillers, water trays, coloured and rustic fences, hedges, xc fences and loves water, she isn't fazed by anything! She regularly goes to farm rides, arena hires, beach trips, gallops and out competing.

Honey rides a lovely dressage test and always receives complimentary comments and good scores. She is responsive off the leg without being sharp, works in a nice outline without being overbent and is straightforward and easy to ride with beautiful paces. She hacks alone and in company, never spooky, good in traffic (we don't have heavy traffic where we ride so can't comment on that but doubt there'd be an issue). She would happily hunt all day long.

Honey is easy to handle in all ways and is always handled and ridden by our 13 year old. She is never mareish and when in season doesn't change. She is good to clip (doesn't need tying up), load, travel (trailer or box), farrier (barefoot), catch, and bath. She lives out all summer and in at night over winter. Good with other horses, dogs, sheep, alpacas and people. She is a super sweet girl who loves to be pampered and cuddled. Her kind nature, fabulous temperament, lovely looks and great attitude make her a very smart allrounder who will try her heart out whilst also being your best friend. She is up to date with worming and vaccs.

Honey has been our daughter's world and this will be a very sad sale so only the best of homes need enquire. Please no timewasters or photo/video collectors.

She is for sale only, no loans/lwvb/payment plans.

Open to vet.

£12,500 with tack and rugs.

Junior Ridden Prospect


Ref #: 386997
  • Very Quiet and Easy to do
  • Has been ridden on the Lead rein
  • Available after STARS
£2,500 OVNO
  • Cob
  • Skewbald
  • Mare
  • 8 years
  • 12 hands
  • Very Quiet and Easy to do
  • Has been ridden on the Lead rein
  • Available after STARS

Daisy is a very sweet, 8 year old, mare.

We have owned Daisy for 4 years and along with showing her inhand we have bred 2 lovely coloured foals off her.

This year we backed daisy Who took to it straight away. She has walked and trotted on the lead rein but no jockey to continue her work. I have no doubt that Daisy will be easy to carry on her education off the lead.

Daisy qualified for STARS in 2022 in 2 classes but unfortunately due to having a foal at foot, wasn’t able to compete at the final.

We feel Daisy needs to go on and do a job and could excel in the junior ridden coloured classes.

Alternatively Daisy would be a fantastic broodmare. She has covered and foaled easy both times, she is an excellent mother and breeds lovely small foals.

Not available until after STARs


Super Smart Competition Cob


Ref #: 379647
  • Lovely temperament and easy to do in all ways
  • Scopey bold jump
  • Well schooled responsive ride
£5,000 ONO
  • Cob
  • Piebald
  • Mare
  • 10 years
  • 13.1 hands
  • Lovely temperament and easy to do in all ways
  • Scopey bold jump
  • Well schooled responsive ride
We have had so much fun with this little mare, she is well schooled on the flat , and is a responsive ride, a smart leg in each corner type, Savi is really fun to jump, she is bold and not phased by any fillers, she is currently jumping competitively at British Novice (80cm ) she loves xc , and takes everything in her stride, ditches, water , you name it.

Savi hacks out alone and in company and is great in traffic, with farm machinery, motorbikes etc, she is good to clip, shoe, worm, dentist, she loads and travels in a trailer and lorry and will stand on her own, no bother, she is good to catch and is currently turned out in a mixed herd.

Savi would suit an established rider, she is not suitable for a novice, more of a second pony,

Part exchange considered

Transport can be arranged Nationwide

 

 

Fun all rounder


Ref #: 387514
  • Has done numerous Pony Club rallies
  • Been hound exercise a handful of times
  • Has a good pop on him
£4,500
  • Cob
  • Grey
  • Gelding
  • 7 years
  • 13.1 hands
  • Has done numerous Pony Club rallies
  • Been hound exercise a handful of times
  • Has a good pop on him

Approx 13.1 chunky gelding who takes up the leg well

Has done numerous Pony Club rallies, including Christmas rallies with tinsel and bells attached to him

Group hacks , has been foot perfect bombing around the farm, cantering last or first

Been hound exercise a handful of times, which he thinks the best thing ever

Has taken wobbly, bouncy riders in the school and has started working in an outline

Has a good pop on him

Been great in a riding school environment with lots going on

Is great on the ground , super friendly and easy to do and cheap to keep!

My god daughter and I have had a great time together and there is so much I can gush about him

HOWEVER

He has also been a little monkey
Being a child’s pony he has mostly done things in groups and in situations where he has been confident
When we have taken him out of his comfort zone and in new situations where he’s lacked a bit of confidence and not got it from his 9 year old jockey ( and quite rightly so ) he has shown some less desirable behaviour and has napped by running ( walking ) through his outside shoulder and at worst has gone up .
He has schooled alone fine

My goddaughter has always ridden through it with guidance , but she doesn’t want to and that’s fine so we’re in the situation of finding him a good home .

He hasn’t really tried it with the bigger more experienced riders or myself


Rising 4yo Steel Grey Irish Cob Gelding


Ref #: 387550
  • Rising 4yo steel grey Irish Cob gelding, well handled and ready to start work
  • Lovely mover with eye catching presence, ideal future allrounder or family pony
  • Genuine unbroken untried blank canvas
£2,250 ONO
  • Cob
  • Grey
  • Gelding
  • 3 years
  • 14 hands
  • Rising 4yo steel grey Irish Cob gelding, well handled and ready to start work
  • Lovely mover with eye catching presence, ideal future allrounder or family pony
  • Genuine unbroken untried blank canvas
Smokey is a rising 4 year old (DOB: 01/01/2022) steel grey Irish Cob gelding. He is currently standing just under 14hh but still has some more growing and maturing left to do.

He is good to catch, picks his feet up and enjoys attention and being fussed over. He is currently stabled at night and turned out in a small mixed herd during the day.

Smokey is unbroken and untried, but has been well handled and is ready for someone to bring on and put their own stamp on. He would make a lovely allrounder or family pony in the right hands.

A beautifully put together young pony with a lovely outlook, nice movement, and an eye catching presence sure to turn heads wherever he goes.

The Ultimate Best Friend For Your Child


Ref #: 387122
  • Beautiful nature
  • Excellent in traffic
£1,850 OVNO
  • Cob
  • Palomino
  • Mare
  • 5 years
  • 12.3 hands
  • Beautiful nature
  • Excellent in traffic

If I wasn’t so tight on stable space I genuinely wouldn’t part with her!

Judy is a 12.3/13hh , 5yo, Palimino and white , mini cob mare. A beautiful little pony, inside and out!

No vices or injuries
Proven broodmare - had a beautiful little filly that I still have and is also available separately

Ride and drive - although the driving element is not in my capabilities so not done that with her!

Awesome little leadrein pony !! Ridden regularly by my three year old daughter

Superb in the heaviest of traffic , so reliable!!!

Rides off the leadrein , just very green and low mileage but is walk / trot/ cantering very basically around the arena and always shows willing

Hacks out fantastically!! Could easily sit your child’s on to follow your horse out hacking and know that they are totally taken care of. Regularly does ride and lead with my older child on board. Rides in open spaces and on a 60mph road with no issues at all

Passported and chipped
Wormed and had feet trimmed
Delivery available


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. 


A True Rare Find


Ref #: 382462
  • Impeccable nature
  • Professionally broken
  • Easy and versatile
£3,250 OVNO
  • Cob
  • Skewbald
  • Mare
  • 3 years
  • 13.2 hands
  • Impeccable nature
  • Professionally broken
  • Easy and versatile

Oh Holly, if only they were all like you!! Beautiful 13.2/13.3hh, red and white, 3yo, cob mare

Holly is the most affectionate pony on the planet! Yes she’s young but my gosh she’s a lot better mannered than my 16 year olds that’s for sure!! Already a huge hit with the kids. Loves to be pampered within an inch of her life. Will stand all day long for the kids to mess with her. Perfect to lead etc , so mannerly!

Lives in or out, loads and travels well, perfect to catch. Just a very very easy type!!

H is professionally broken and riding well. She hacks out in traffic , will walk / trot / canter in school / had a canter in the field and introduces her to the lead rein job. Understands all the basics with the most eldest attitude to work. A very switched on pony who picks things up really quickly. We don’t intend on doing a great deal with her while she’s here as that’s for her new owner to decide. She certainly had the correct nature for riding schools / RDA centre / therapy setting etc - with further production of course !!

Would equally be a super kids pony / family type / mother - daughter share

Green but safe and sane! Which is more than can be said for some triple her age!!

In a year’s time she will be work double what I’m asking now. She’s a star!!

Open to inspection
Delivery available


Castle Hill Black Jack


Ref #: 389119
  • Excellent stamp of a Dales Pony
  • versatile
  • kind hearted
£14,000 ONO
  • Dales
  • Black
  • Gelding
  • 12 years
  • 14.1 hands
  • Excellent stamp of a Dales Pony
  • versatile
  • kind hearted
Castle Hill Black Jack
2013 | 14.1hh | Gelding | Dales Pony

A truly special gelding, “Jack” is now searching for his perfect forever partner. This is a very reluctant sale of a kind, talented, and striking Dales pony with so much to offer in the right hands.

Basic Information

Name: Castle Hill Black Jack
DOB: 02/10/2013
Height: 14.1hh
Breed: Dales Pony
Sex: Gelding (gelded 2021)

Discipline & Experience

Originally purchased by The Nipna Stud to introduce a new bloodline, where he sired 16 foals – several of which have gone on to qualify for HOYS.

Since being gelded at 8, Jack was purchased back and produced by the talented and very well-known Sarah Parker. I have been in contact with all his previous owners, so I know his full history.

His original homes previous had more of a high level showing focus with professional producers riding him. It was felt it was more suited as an allrounder with a more varied life.

He has adapted beautifully to a more varied ridden lifestyle and continues to thrive.

Jack has enjoyed a varied career so far, with a strong foundation in showing, dressage, hacking, beach rides and fun rides.
County-level and local show success, consistently placed and proven quality.

Temperament & Personality

Jack is a kind-hearted, genuine pony with not a bad bone in his body.
Affectionate, intelligent, and quick to learn.

He can be cheeky at times but thrives with routine and consistency and boundaries. He Loves attention, enjoys pampering, and is safe enough to carry small children when asked.

He would truly excel in a 1-to-1 home where he can build a strong partnership.

A good doer – happy living in or out, alone or in a herd. Despite being stabled and turned out next to mares, he couldn’t be less bothered and regularly hacks out with both mares and geldings. You would never know his was previously a stallion!

Due to his later start under saddle, he has low mileage and is still a little green in places but shows excellent potential with the right level rider, time and empathetic yet firm partner.

Training & Handling

Good to shoe, clip and catch.
Excellent with the farrier, dentist and vet.

Well-mannered on the ground providing consistent but clever enough to test a novice – thrives with confident, consistent handling.

Health & Maintenance

5-stage vetting undertaken in 2022 (available for viewing)
No ongoing health issues or maintenance requirements
Up to date with vaccinations, teeth, farrier, physio, and saddler

He has transitioned beautifully from a structured mainly schooling and showing life to a natural herd environment with plenty of forage and freedom.

Rider Suitability

Jack would suit a competent, confident rider who can offer him boundaries, consistency, and encouragement as he can sometimes lack confidence. But he does hack alone and in company

He is not a “novice project,” but he is a genuine, safe pony in the right hands.

Would excel in a varied home enjoying hacking, showing, and fun outings.
Has previously jumped (not with current owner) and would enjoy a rider keen to explore this further.

Achievements & Highlights

16 offspring sired at The Nipna Stud – proven quality bloodlines
Strong county-level and local level record with multiple ribbons
Last show outing: Reserve In-Hand Champion & Ridden Champion
Stunning presence, correct conformation, and true-to-type movement

Price & Location

£14,000 ONO – negotiable for the perfect home
Tack and rugs available under separate negotiation

Based in East Sussex.

The Right Home

This is a heartbreaking and reluctant sale.

I am focusing on bringing on my younger Dales, and Jack deserves the time and consistency to truly shine that I am not able to offer him, I just want the best for him.

Potential homes will be carefully vetted – Jack will only go to someone who can offer him the love, attention, and fulfilling, varied lifestyle he deserves.

Castle Hill Black Jack is a rare opportunity to own a top-quality Dales gelding with a proven show record and endless future potential.

Serious enquiries only, no LWVTB, open to vetting.

The most important thing for Jack is to find his forever home that he can enjoy and thrive with a best friend to have the best life together.

I am not in a rush to sell him and he will only go to the most suitable home.

Any questions please do not hesitate to contact me.

100’s of photos and videos available on request.

Becky (private seller)
07812077741

Splash


Ref #: 389111
  • Lovely all rounder
  • Not mareish
  • Solid in the heaviest of traffic
£5,500 ONO
  • Cob
  • Piebald
  • Mare
  • 8 years
  • 13 hands
  • Lovely all rounder
  • Not mareish
  • Solid in the heaviest of traffic

Splash is an ideal leadrein/first pony looking for her new best friend.

She’s a pleasure to have on and around the yard, loved by all the children and not at all marish -happy to live in or out.

Solid in all kinds of traffic being happy to lead or follow out on the roads and in open spaces.

Never at all hot headed at home or away and always eager to please.

Currently ridden by an 8yro girl.

Up to date with wormers,farrier etc..

Pm for more info


Fun forward thinking little cob


Ref #: 387601
  • Loves hacking alone and in company.
  • Dressage and showing.
  • Ideal for small adult.
£5,000
  • Cob
  • Piebald
  • Mare
  • 10 years
  • 13 hands
  • Loves hacking alone and in company.
  • Dressage and showing.
  • Ideal for small adult.

13hh traditional piebald traditional cob mare 10yrs

Fun and forward going little cob who was done a bit of everything. As wide as she is tall so takes up the leg well!

Bella is a lovely girl who thrives on having a job to do. She is currently owned by an older lady who bought her as a happy hack and while she is very good when in regular work she doesn’t suit the part time life style that her owner requires, she would rather be in a routine and worked than left in the field and ridden once a week. She is a well schooled, forward thinking ride and definitely not a kick along slow cob! She is nicely responsive and also will ride off your voice, believed to have previously driven but we haven’t tried this. Good breaks in open spaces but game for a good canter. Bella will jump round a small course, she’s never going to be a world beating show jumper but gives it a go. She will also happily pop a log out hacking. Bella loves her hacking and is excellent in traffic , alone and in company and will go first or last.

She’s easy in and out the stable, sociable in the field and happy to live in or out. Good to load, catch, shoe, clip etc.

Comes with some tack.

Seen at livery.


 

 

Coloured Cob


Ref #: 387402
  • Kind temperament
  • Good alrounder
  • Very willing to learn
£6,000 ONO
  • Cob
  • Coloured
  • Gelding
  • 5 years
  • 14.3 hands
  • Kind temperament
  • Good alrounder
  • Very willing to learn

Jackson is a stunning, kind, and talented 5-year-old gelding, currently standing at approximately 14.3hh and still growing.

He is a super loving boy who thrives on attention and is always keen to come in and do something, even if it's just for a cuddle! He is ready to find his next partner to continue his education and reach his full potential.

Training & Experience

I have owned Jackson since he was a yearling and have professionally overseen his entire training program, including all groundwork and backing. He was professionally backed and has been backed for a year and is progressing beautifully.

He is working well and confidently:


Ridden Work: He hacks out calmly, enjoys polework, and has popped over a small cross pole. He is happy to be in work and is progressing well in his flatwork.
Groundwork: He is excellent on the long rein and lunge. He is very sensible and well-desensitized—I have done extensive groundwork showing him 'scary' things like plastic bags, and he has even had tarpaulin placed on his back and over his head, and will walk over it.
Temperament: He's a lovely horse who responds best to a confident rider to help him relax and flourish. He is generally very sensible but, as a young horse, is still seeing new things for the first time—for example, he had a slight reaction to cyclists on his first encounter but was fine with them soon after.

Key Details


Age: 5 years old
Height: Approx. 14.3hh (Still growing)
Type: Gelding


JOEY ESSEX


Ref #: 389081
  • Joey is everything that you would want in a cob in miniature!
  • The most genuine temperament
£2,500
  • Cob
  • Piebald
  • Gelding
  • 4 years
  • 10.2 hands
  • Joey is everything that you would want in a cob in miniature!
  • The most genuine temperament

He is absolutely adorable, has the most genuine temperament and can easily be handled by children. He is an old head on young shoulders.

Happily taking a child on the lead rein but would also ride off the lead. Joey is also broken to drive and loves this.

Joey lives out easily in a mixed herd, good to catch, loads and travels well, trim, bath etc. Not fazed by traffic.
 
A family home would be great for him, where he can be enjoyed by everybody, both riding and driving.
 

Super Sweet 11 Year Old Genuine Smart Cob Mare


Ref #: 377354
  • An Absolute Sweetheart
  • Would make a fantastic pony club pony
  • You could put your own stamp on her
£7,500 no VAT
  • Cob
  • Dark bay
  • Mare
  • 11 years
  • 13.2 hands
  • An Absolute Sweetheart
  • Would make a fantastic pony club pony
  • You could put your own stamp on her

Billie-Jo is a fabulous pony with the most kind and wonderful temperament. Billie-Jo is a 13.2 hand Cob pony, 11 years old who has spent the past year being ridden by a 13 year old rider and whom has been handled by an experienced riding instructor 5 days a week to keep up with her schooling.

Billie-Jo is ridden in a snaffle, has 3 consistent paces and carries herself in a lovely nature. She loves her jumping and will easily pop round a course. She has also taken part in some hunts in Ireland.

Billie-Jo enjoys going out hacking and is good in traffic. She is happy to go first or last in company as well as alone.

Billie-Jo is very chilled and laid back and easily adapts to busy environments. She adores being made a fuss of and will happily stand there and let you groom or tack her up.

Billie-Jo would make a cracking pony for a rider who is willing to spend time and to put their own stamp on her.

Billie-Jo is up to date with all her vaccinations, worming, teeth and physio. She is good to shoe and clip. Billie-Jo has been seen regularly by the saddler for refits when necessary and has never experienced any issues. She passed her 5 stage vetting with flying colours in October 2024.

This is a sad sale as unfortunately the owner has outgrown her too quickly. She is a perfect fit for a confident rider looking for a rewarding partnership. Billie-Jo deserves a 5 * home with someone who can give her the love and attention she deserves.

Billie-Jo will be sold with all her rugs and tack included in the price.


A real head turner!


Ref #: 389043
  • Produced slowly and correctly
  • Forward going and fun but safe and sensible
  • A fab little allrounder
£8,000 neg
  • Welsh Section D
  • Black
  • Mare
  • 5 years
  • 14.2 hands
  • Produced slowly and correctly
  • Forward going and fun but safe and sensible
  • A fab little allrounder

14.2/3hh approx 5 year old welsh section D mare.

Bought directly from the breeder as a 3 year old and been slowly and correctly produced.

- Forward and fun but safe and sensible
- 3 balanced paces and works in a natural soft frame
- Makes a lovely shape over a fence
- jumping 80cm courses at home (popped over a single 95cm fence but not overjumped!)
- Been out competing at 70cm but still green in this area
- Been XC schooling a number of times and happy jumped a mix of 70/80 fences
- Can have 2 weeks off and still be the same when you get back on her
- Taken to pole work clinics by a nervous rider and really looked after her and has been helping a teenager regain her jumping confidence at home (however she is predominantly ridden by a confident adult rider)
- Been out showing with her breeder and earned frillies (showing isn’t my thing so she hasn’t done more with me!)
- hacks out alone or in company in front or behind
- regularly sees cars, lorries, farm machinery, motorbikes and unphased
- Polite to handle and home and out
- Loads (I have a 3.5 tonne lorry)
- Turns out in the field with others or on her own
- Shod in front, barefoot behind
- Only seen the vet for routine vaccinations/teeth since she has been with me



A couple of things I want to disclose:
- she went though a short phase of napping when she was first backed. If you continued to put pressure on she would mini rear. She very rarely even considers napping now (and hasn’t mini reared in a very long time).
- She can fidget for the farrier but my farrier still does her on his own without an issue
- Old scar on her leg from a youngster- but you have to be looking for it to see it!

She would suit a competent rider as although she is a very good sensible ride she is still young and learning. Rider in pics/vids is 5ft6.

£8,000 but negotiable to the right home.
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