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Perfect allrounder / family horse!!


Ref #: 404339
  • Rides sweetly on the flat.
  • Enjoys his jumping and has previously attended showjumping competitions.
  • Has the kindest temperament.
£12,000 ONO
  • Connemara
  • Grey
  • Gelding
  • 11 years
  • 15.2 hands
  • Rides sweetly on the flat.
  • Enjoys his jumping and has previously attended showjumping competitions.
  • Has the kindest temperament.

Joey rides sweetly on the flat with three balanced paces and a lovely canter you could sit on all day long. He is more whoa than go in the school, but still gives you a nice ride and can produce a good tune.

Joey enjoys his jumping and has previously attended showjumping competitions, as well as both showjumping and cross country clinics. I’d say he would be happiest around 70/80cm.

He is good to hack and good in open fields. He can be a little more forward in open spaces as he definitely enjoys getting out and exploring.

Joey has the kindest temperament. He would happily stand to be brushed and cuddled all day long. He is a real family type who would love nothing more than to live outside someone’s house and be fussed over constantly.

He is shod in front, up to date with everything, good to do in all ways, and has impeccable manners.

I think Joey would suit someone wanting to do a bit of everything, particularly someone who enjoys hacking and getting out and about, as that is very much what he loves most.

Joey is here with me on sales livery, but he originally came from me as a 4yo, so all of his history is known.

Rider in video is 5’2
Snaffle mouthed
Does not come with tack
Based in Leamington Spa
WhatsApp me for more videos please
Chloé Cashmore 07857707481


WANTED FOR NEW YATT RDA


Ref #: 392565
  • 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?


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. 

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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


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


Wanted all rounder/happy hacker 14.2 to 15.2


Ref #: 404322
  • Gelding preferred but would consider a Mare. Must have a nice personality and be safe and sane
  • Gelding preferred but would consider a Mare. Must have a nice personality and be safe and sane

Having lost my ex racer who I had for 21 years I'm looking for a new friend. Would be primarily hacking plus some schooling, low level clinics and competitions.

Doesn't have to be a world beater but good to hack, catch, load etc. I can offer a forever home on a quiet livery yard with daily single sex turnout.

Based West Yorkshire but would travel within reason. Budget mid to high fours for right horse


Beautiful Palomino Welsh Cob


Ref #: 404301
  • Beautiful 14.3hh approx 5yo Palomino Welsh cob Gelding
£9,500
  • Welsh Section D
  • Palomino
  • Gelding
  • 5 years
  • 14.3 hands
  • Beautiful 14.3hh approx 5yo Palomino Welsh cob Gelding

Prince is a lovely Welsh cob; he is a forward thinking ride and responsive to your aids. Whilst he is still green, he is a real people pleaser and takes everything in his stride. He has never bucked or reared. He is working well in the contact in all three paces. He also enjoys his jumping and pops small fences happily.

He would make a lovely all rounder, mother/daughter share and equally good enough for the show ring . He has been ridden by a variety of riders with us from confident novice upwards.

Prince is safe to hack and loves to be out, he is unfazed by vehicles, farm animals and farm machinery. Prince is happy to live in or out and has been in field with both mares and geldings. He is good to bath, catch, trim etc

Prince is for sale on behalf of a client.

Please contact 07557 502370 for further details.


Wanted: 15hh-16hh All rounder/Eventer/Pony Club first horse


Ref #: 402574
  • Eventer
  • Pony Club
  • Allrounder
  • Eventer
  • Pony Club
  • Allrounder

We are looking for a new best friend to join our family for my 14 year old daughter as her first horse, ideally between 15hh-16.1hh and aged from 6 -12 ideally. Her sibling all ride so would be a home for life for the right horse:

- Must be kind and easy to do
- Safe & sane as she often likes to hack on her own
- Have done a bit of everything since she's keen on a variety.
- Be suitable for pony club & eventing (up to 1m with time)
- Must not be a stopper or too strong (ideally snaffle for all disciplines)
- Travel well

We can offer a loving home with a family of horse-mad girls and can provide any references if needed.
Based in Surrey, but willing to travel for the right horse.


WANTED - Ultimate allrounder horse


Ref #: 362791
  • Confidence giving / experience
  • Fun character, laid back but knows its stuff
  • Easy to handle, take to shows on my own
  • Confidence giving / experience
  • Fun character, laid back but knows its stuff
  • Easy to handle, take to shows on my own

?? Wanted: Safe, Sensible Allrounder – Mother/Daughter Share ??

Private, experienced home in North Wales (Wrexham) seeking a genuine, kind allrounder for a mother/daughter share.

Requirements:
• Gelding or mare
• 15.2hh – 16.2hh
• Age 6–12 years
• Established, not green

Must be:
• Easy to handle in all ways with excellent manners
• Good to catch, shoe, clip, load/box and in traffic
• Level-headed, kind and easy-going temperament
• Safe and sensible – a true confidence-giver
• Good to hack alone and in company
• Suitable for low-level, grassroots activities

Non-negotiable:
• No bucking, rearing or bolting
• No sharp or difficult behaviour
• Must be open to full vetting and full vet history disclosure

Type preference:
• No full TBs or cobs

Looking for:
A straightforward, enjoyable horse to have fun with and be part of the family.

Home:
5?? knowledgeable home on a private yard with excellent care, turnout and routine.

?? Sensible budget for the right horse
?? Based in Wrexham – willing to travel for the right match up to 2.5 hours

Please message with full details, videos and price.


 

 

Gorgeous quality class 1 5yo connemara gelding


Ref #: 404140
  • Super paces, very well schooled for his age, a lovely ride on the flat
  • Careful over a pole, correct technique
  • A well behaved straight forward ride, no vices, will be a star to produce to any job
£8,750 ONO
  • Connemara
  • Grey
  • Gelding
  • 5 years
  • 15 hands
  • Super paces, very well schooled for his age, a lovely ride on the flat
  • Careful over a pole, correct technique
  • A well behaved straight forward ride, no vices, will be a star to produce to any job

‘Munching Navajo’ aka Joe is a beautiful 15hh 5yo class 1 Connemara gelding. A well bred over sized pony, including Moy Hazy Cove and Silverdale. Joe is a beautiful pony, well put together and straight and correct moving.

He has no blemishes.

Joe is working very well on the flat, he is light in the mouth, correct and even down the rein and works in a natural consistent outline. He improves daily on the flat and is a pleasure to produce, he has a v good, trainable brain and is a forward thinking chap!

Joe is careful over a pole, he has jumped small courses of fillers and is genuine, straight and sweet. He tries his hardest to please all the time.

He has been to shows/arena hires/dressage shows and is good in the collecting ring with others. He is the sweetest little horse and is very willing.

Joe has been xc schooling, he is good with water, ditches, steps etc. He is green but is a genuine and straightforward ride.

Joe hacks alone or in company, he is good in traffic and cantering in open spaces. He is always ridden in a snaffle.

He is good to load, travel, shoe, clip. He stands on the lorry at a show alone or in company.

He has never bucked, reared, napped and is a naturally forward thinking busy little horse.

I think Joe would be suited to a rider wanting a smart little event horse/show horse/dressage horse to produce on and be competitive. I don’t think he would be suited to a total novice or a very nervous rider, as he is a young horse and is definitely a step up from a riding school hack!


Achihty Stormborn AKA Storm


Ref #: 399005
  • Fantastic temperament
  • Very correct paces
  • Great confirmation
£6,500 ONO
  • Skewbald
  • Mare
  • 5 years
  • 15.3 hands
  • Fantastic temperament
  • Very correct paces
  • Great confirmation
Don't know why this fabulous young horse hasn't sold. Due to owner's circumstances, needs to find a lovely new home ASAP

Storm is a beautiful 5-year-old skewbald mare standing at 15.3hh, currently with us on behalf of her owner to find her forever home.

She has a fantastic temperament and three correct, naturally uphill paces. She works willingly in the school with a forward, balanced way of going and shows a great attitude towards everything she is asked to do.

Storm has proven to be safe, sensible, and straightforward. She hacks confidently both alone and in company without any issues and takes everything in her stride.

She has recently started her basic pole work and is happily trotting poles and popping a small fence, showing a willing and uncomplicated approach.

Storm would suit someone looking for a fun and genuine all-rounder, whether that’s enjoying hacking and pleasure rides or progressing into the competition scene. She has the quality and movement to excel in pure dressage or showing.

A lovely young mare with plenty of potential and a very bright future ahead of her now ready to crack on and for someone to make her their own.

Good to Shoe, Clip, catch load and travel.
Frankie Spanky
Tiggi

Super talented small competition horse!!


Ref #: 404117
  • Incredibly scopey and careful over a jump
  • Won arena eventing and showjumping competitions
  • A showjumper or eventing in the making
£18,000 ONO
  • Connemara
  • Dun
  • Mare
  • 6 years
  • 15.2 hands
  • Incredibly scopey and careful over a jump
  • Won arena eventing and showjumping competitions
  • A showjumper or eventing in the making

Stunning golden dun 15.2hh 6 year old unregistered Connemara mare. Coast Sonas is a super talented mare who was done it all. She has done showjumping, arena eventing, hunting, showing, fun rides and much more. Won and qualified for the NPS and Eland Lodge arena eventing championships. Super talented over a fence with a bold scopey jump.

Jumps fillers, water trays, ditches, hedges and hunt rails with ease.

Sona has hunted the last season with the Wheatland hunt. Stands quietly at the meet. Goes all day, no need for as second horse.

Well schooled and easy off the leg. Not a plod. Four lovely paces. Stunning straight movement and impeccable conformation. No lumps or bumps. A leg at each corner. Not suitable for a nervous or novice riding as she’s a not a plod.

Sona is easy to do in all ways. A lovely mare to handle and have around. Good in traffic. Easy to catch, wash, shoe, travel etc.

A fantastic allrounder who will turn her hoof to anything. With this much talent, she would make a great little eventer.

Vaccinations up to date. Fully shod and wormed.


Wanted 13:3 - 15:1 hh Safe and sane happy hacker


Ref #: 404089
  • Wanted 13:3 - 15:1 hh Safe and sane happy hacker
  • Experienced long term loving home awaits right horse
  • Gelding preferred but non marish mare considered
  • Wanted 13:3 - 15:1 hh Safe and sane happy hacker
  • Experienced long term loving home awaits right horse
  • Gelding preferred but non marish mare considered

Due to the loss of my wonderful Connemara in January I’m searching for my new best friend.

I primarily hack but would like the opportunity to do beach rides and holidays away with my friend and her horse.

I’m not adverse to a veteran or a horse/pony with health issues as long as fully disclosed. Something that’s been there and done it but now needs a quieter life would be ideal.

Must be good in all traffic and travel in a trailer.

I’ve owned and ridden horses all my life but I’m now in my sixties and no longer brave so no bucking, rearing, bolting or napping, no project horses and no dealers.

In return I can offer a long term experienced home on my  own land at my home with other horses, all year turnout with field shelter and stabling as required 

References available.

Realistic budget for the right horse.


EVERY BARBIE NEEDS A KEN!!


Ref #: 404027
  • Head turner
  • RC/PC allrounder
  • Mother/Daughter share
£15,000
  • Haflinger
  • Palomino
  • Gelding
  • 11 years
  • 15 hands
  • Head turner
  • RC/PC allrounder
  • Mother/Daughter share

Ken is the ultimate head turner. He has the looks, the temperament and he can turn a hoof to anything.

From SJ, XC and dressage to beach rides and drag hunting; Ken loves it all.

He has competed in SJ, arena eventing and hunter trials. He always does his best and comes home with the best photos.

Ken hacks alone and in company. He’s not spooky or silly. I’m sure he’d love a pub ride where he can stop and be admired too!!

He will live in or out, loads and travels well, is easy to look after and enjoys a proper pamper.

He makes a super shape over fence and would be the ultimate PC/RC mother/daughter share/allrounder.

He’s good to catch, load, and with the farrier.

All he wants is to be your best friend.

Videos available.


Ardville Dee Anna


Ref #: 403994
  • Exciting Competition Prospect
  • Bold and Brave Over a Jump
  • Great in Open Spaces
£11,000
  • Connemara
  • Grey
  • Mare
  • 5 years
  • 14.3 hands
  • Exciting Competition Prospect
  • Bold and Brave Over a Jump
  • Great in Open Spaces

We have owned Ardville Dee Anna since she was a yearling she is a joy to have around. She has been backed in January this year and has been easy, straightforward and is quick to learn, she is always eager to please.

Dee Anna is an exciting competition prospect, who loves to jump, she is unphazed by ditches, fillers etc. Her flatwork is becoming more established. She hacks alone and in company and is great in open spaces

She is snaffle mouthed in all paces.

Never bucked, reared or bolted.

150cm. NN/HWSD

She will only be sold to a knowledgeable caring home, she would suit an ambitious rider or a mother daughter share to bring out her full potential. Because of her age she is not suitable for a novice.

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Wanted genuine, safe horse for 10*, knowledgeable, forever home


Ref #: 403610
  • 10* forever home on a beautiful private gated estate in Central Scotland
  • Mare or gelding aged between 5 and 12 years, 15.2hh plus
  • 10* forever home on a beautiful private gated estate in Central Scotland
  • Mare or gelding aged between 5 and 12 years, 15.2hh plus

I am looking for a genuine horse to offer a 10* forever home on a beautiful private gated estate in Central Scotland, with excellent stabling, grazing, and endless hacking. This horse will join my much-loved horse of 20 years, along with my hunter who has sadly been prematurely medically retired, so a knowledgeable, caring, and experienced home is guaranteed.

References can happily be provided.

I am ideally looking for a mare or gelding aged between 5 and 12 years, 15.2hh plus, and no greys, cobs, or arabs please. I have extensive hacking, so must be good in traffic, non-spooky and no nappers, buckers, rearers please. I like really forward going horses, so something that is forward thinking and well-schooled would be ideal

Temperament is very important, so the horse must be kind and easy to handle on the ground and good to clip, shoe, catch, and load. I am looking for a horse with a nice attitude and willing nature, that is straightforward to work with and enjoys its job. I do not jump, so it does not matter whether the horse jumps or not.

I have previously competed in RIHS and HOYS qualifiers and so would like something smart and mannerly that will go in a nice outline. I do not mind a horse that has been retired from the show ring and looking for a quieter life or a change of direction. Happy for superficial blemishes but no health conditions/previous injuries please.

Any potential horse will need to pass a vetting and must have no stable vices - no cribbers/windsuckers please!

Based in central Scotland so sensible distances please but willing to travel for the right horse.

Please email in the first instance with full details and photos would be a plus.

As I do not sell on, no silly prices please.


Ride & Drive. Percheron X


Ref #: 403561
  • Ride & drive
  • Been hacking, doing farm rides, arena work & popped a few small fences
£8,000 ONO
  • Cob
  • Dapple grey
  • Gelding
  • 10 years
  • 14.3 hands
  • Ride & drive
  • Been hacking, doing farm rides, arena work & popped a few small fences

Atlas is broken to ride & drive. He has been used on farm chain harrowing etc & more recently has been hacking, doing farm rides, arena work & popped a few small fences.

Good in open spaces and snaffle mouth. Jumping and arena work are new to him and he is still quite green in both.

Good to box, shoe, clip & good in traffic. Hacks alone/in company. Currently living out 24/7 but also happy to be stabled one end of the day.

Atlas enjoys his work and is a fun chap to have around. Due to him still being green in arena and jumping he is not suitable for novices.

Looking for a kind, knowledgeable home. Has very mild sweet itch which is manageable with a rug.

Can be seen at livery with good trial facilities.

Up to date with vaccinations & teeth. Open to vetting.


 

 

Red Lion - Lightweight Cob


Ref #: 403076
  • Huge potential in any discipline
  • Fantastic temperament
  • Embraces life
£8,000 OIRO
  • Cob
  • Piebald
  • Gelding
  • 5 years
  • 15 hands
  • Huge potential in any discipline
  • Fantastic temperament
  • Embraces life

Broken last year he was turned away over the winter to mature and brought back in to work end of January. Since then he has been showjumping, jumping fillers and full courses, a flat showing clinic with a ride judge and arena eventing, which he loved.

This little horse is still very green and a long way off being the full package but he has taken on every challenge with enthusiasm and a willing attitude.

He is now ready for an experienced and competent person to continue his education.

Please no novices, he is a forward thinking fun cob who still needs guidance and his hand holding.

He will make a fantastic working show cob along with lots of potential in so many areas.


Cracking cob all-rounder


Ref #: 403590
  • Adapts to ability of rider
  • Brilliant in heavy traffic
  • Sensible on the hunting field
SOLD!
  • Cob
  • Piebald
  • Gelding
  • 6 years
  • 14.2 hands
  • Adapts to ability of rider
  • Brilliant in heavy traffic
  • Sensible on the hunting field
14.2 6yr old piebald cob gelding . Paddy is a real gentleman and always willing to please.

He has been hunting were he was very well behaved and sensible . He has done the basics in the sand school works lovely showing alot of potential in jumping too .

He hacks out alone or company first or last and is brilliant in the heaviest of traffic . He is like a old head on young shoulders type .

He is up to date on everything good to clip etc .

Superb type - hard to find


Ref #: 403081
  • Perfect Mother/daughter share, has done everything asked of him to date
  • Hunted with the Fermanagh Harriers since Christmas, excellent xc, perfect manners, safe and sensible
  • Ready for next chapter, totally unspoilt has received the perfect grounding in family surroundings
£8,500 no VAT
  • Irish Sports Horse
  • Chestnut
  • Gelding
  • 4 years
  • 15.1 hands
  • Perfect Mother/daughter share, has done everything asked of him to date
  • Hunted with the Fermanagh Harriers since Christmas, excellent xc, perfect manners, safe and sensible
  • Ready for next chapter, totally unspoilt has received the perfect grounding in family surroundings
Real traditional sporty cob ideal for teenager or Mother/daughter share.

Has been brought along steadily in a family hunting yard.

Vader is ready for his next steps and is taking everything in his stride. Never bucks or rears and enjoys his work and is quos to learn.

He is easy to load and quiet for the farrier.

He will jump uprights, ditches, walls etc.

Good with other horses and hounds.

He will live in or out and has bot been spoiled in any way to date.

In summary he’s as honest as they come, a quick learner and gentle to handle around the yard.
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Quality Over height work / show Hunter


Ref #: 403482
  • All Rounder
  • Mother/ daughter share
  • Eventing prospect
£6,750
  • Connemara
  • Grey
  • Mare
  • 4 years
  • 15 hands
  • All Rounder
  • Mother/ daughter share
  • Eventing prospect

15HH 4 years old. Class 1, full Connemara - NN/HWSD

An ultimate pony who I think is a great working hunter prospect, would make a lovely eventing type or allrounder to have a bit of fun on!

Ideal family pony/ mother daughter share, loves attention, very kind and sweet around people and other horses. Always aims to please

Produced professionally & has taken everything in her stride.

Fox hunted with the Galway blazers, happy to stay down the back of the pack or move up to the front of the field.

Competed at working hunter. Ridden in a woods & and on laneways.

Has done beach rides.

Schooled over cross county and natural fences proving ability and steadiness.

Jumping coloured poles.

Well used to livestock & farm machinery.

Quietly hacks on the roads/laneways/through open fields. No issues with traffic.

Gentle and kind on the ground and in the stable.

Good to groom and tack

Good to travel in a box or truck

This is one not to be missed out

Contact J on WhatsApp : +353873979987
Transport can be arranged ??
Open to any viewing or vetting
Receipt with purchase
Multipe 5 star reviews available on the website

https://www.jnaughtonequineltd.com/

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