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Show quality Lead Rein Pedigree Dartmoor

Show quality Lead Rein Pedigree Dartmoor


Ref #: 379001
  • Beginners First Ridden Reserve Champion DPS Breed Show 2025
  • Correct conformation and movement
  • Loves children!
£4,500 neg
  • Dartmoor
  • Bay
  • Mare
  • 9 years
  • 11.2 hands
  • Beginners First Ridden Reserve Champion DPS Breed Show 2025
  • Correct conformation and movement
  • Loves children!

Stunning looking pedigree Dartmoor mare HOYS quality lead rein/first ridden.

Just won her first Beginners' First Ridden class at the Dartmoor Pony Society Championship Show 10th August this year, second in WHP (first LR WHP), 2nd Young Handler, Reserve Champion Mini Ridden Championship. Won LR at Redpost in June. Only started showing this year.

Easy to do, travels well, great with small children.

Innoculations & worming up to date. Barefoot, easy to trim.

Looking for a new home as we have no rider. Home more important than money, so offers invited.

Shilstone Rocks North Country Man Langfield Canth Shilstone Rocks Fastnet Fury
Langfield Noilly Prat
Shilstone Rocks Country Bunch Shilstone Rocks Fury
Whitmore Honeybunch
Langworthy Goldfinch Pantmanr Just-So Uppacott Hermitage
Pantmanr Juno
Bess II Dartmoor pony
Dartmoor pony

Lead rein and 1 1/2 pony

Lead rein and 1 1/2 pony


Ref #: 381674
  • Super kind pony
  • Perfect lead rein
  • Happy little jumper
£3,600
  • Welsh Section A
  • Chestnut
  • Mare
  • 15 years
  • 11.3 hands
  • Super kind pony
  • Perfect lead rein
  • Happy little jumper

We have had mai 4 years she has gone from LR to jumping 40 50cm and bringing home a rosette every time .

We feel she would be perfect to go back to LR to teach another jockey .

She can be sassy to catch but once she has been caught she is the perfect pony that will be groomed all day .

Turns out with mares and geldings .

All up to date with teeth and vaccinations

Front shoes only .


Top Class Section A- Thistledown Queen Mary

Top Class Section A- Thistledown Queen Mary


Ref #: 369438
  • Thistledown Queen Mary
  • Genuine Section A LR or potential FR
£5,500 ONO
  • Welsh Section A
  • Dapple grey
  • Mare
  • 5 years
  • 11.2 hands
  • Thistledown Queen Mary
  • Genuine Section A LR or potential FR

Genuine Section A LR or potential FR Thistledown mare, done half a dozen shows including 2 HOYS classes where she’s been having great pulls including a 3rd at Stoneleigh to finish joint 10th in a very very strong class of 29 in appalling weather! Also this week she’s been at the NPS to finish 6th in the M & M LR national final.

Competed in evening performances and looked after her little jockey. However she is only 5 and will need her education continuing and I don’t doubt she will go far.

Very straight forward, broken by a 4 yr old hacking nicely in traffic and done a little off the lead. However we have focused on LR classes. Handled daily by children and will either live in or out. We do think she would easily go off the lead.

Up to date with feet, vaccines and teeth

More pictures and videos available


Top class show hunter pony

Top class show hunter pony


Ref #: 381900
  • Qualified HOYS ‘24 qualified RI ‘25
  • Beautiful pony with sweet nature
  • Potential to go all the way
POA
  • Welsh Section B
  • Chestnut
  • Gelding
  • 7 years
  • 12 hands (AHC)
  • Qualified HOYS ‘24 qualified RI ‘25
  • Beautiful pony with sweet nature
  • Potential to go all the way

Top quality 122cm LR SHP for a new home

Annandale Fireball - Welsh section B, 7 years old

Qualified hoys ‘24
RI ‘25
Placing well in hoys qualifiers this season.

Ninja has a lovely temperament with the potential to go all the way. Ninja loves children and will happily be fussed over all day.

Please, no time wasters very sad sale


Lead Rein & First Ridden: First pony

The Perfect Pony - Courtenay Buddy DHP


Ref #: 381101
  • Fantastic genuine family/pony club pony
  • Good to do in all ways absolutely vice free
  • Snaffle mouthed for everything, never strong, silly or spooky
SOLD! SOLD SUBJECT TO VETTING
  • Dartmoor
  • Grey
  • Gelding
  • 6 years
  • 13 hands
  • Fantastic genuine family/pony club pony
  • Good to do in all ways absolutely vice free
  • Snaffle mouthed for everything, never strong, silly or spooky
Buddy is a 13hh, 6 year old, Dartmoor Hill pony.

Buddy is the ultimate ?family/pony club pony. He has a fantastic hard to find attitude and will turn his hoof to anything that’s asked of him with enthusiasm. He’s a cracking proper pony club pony and will give a young rider years of proper fun!

He’s amazing to do in all ways on the ground, good to load (trailer and lorry), clip, bath, groom, catch and tack up. He is also excellent for the farrier and was last trimmed two weeks ago and has no issues being barefoot. He’s been handled by tiny tots and adults and is fantastic for all. He never pulls any grumpy faces and wouldn’t dream of nipping!

He’s anybody’s hack isn’t fazed by any traffic and doesn’t think there’s ghosts in hedges!! He will go infront or behind and hacks beautifully on his own. Equally he’s great on the lead rein. He’s great in open spaces and will happily pick up the pace if required but will then walk quietly on buckles end. Hes also great to lead from or lead of another horse.

He has just returned from pony club camp with a young boy and was absolutely fantastic, he was great in his stable in the busy barn environment and fantastic out in his ride doing all 3 disciplines. He then finished the 3 days with a combine training competition which he handled like an old pro even clearing the joker fence to finish.

He’s attended two pony club rallies, one with myself and one with the same young rider and behaved impeccably at both.

He’s fantastic with dogs and i see no reason why he wouldn’t also be fantastic out hunting!

Equally he’s happy to plod along on the lead rein for a nervous or younger rider and is absolutely brilliant to handle when doing so.

He was professionally broken as a 4 year old and then spent the majority of his life hacking. He’s picked up arena and jumping work instantly and is now happily jumping a course of 50cm but has the scope to go up the heights if required and i believe this would take no time at all.

He is also fantastic on the lead rein, would make an amazing lead rein/first ridden for any child and then could progress and last a young rider for years.

When i bought him he did have a few sores on his mouth from a badly fitting bit but with bit balm applied this has cleared up and left no visible damage/marks.

He has no lumps or bumps and i am open to any vetting and/or viewings.

Comes with a DCs reference.

Based near Taunton, Somerset.

He is currently on loan to the boy who took him to pony club camp and is entered in a pony club showjumping on the 10th of august so i’m in no real rush for him to go.

Home is paramount for this lovely pony he’s quickly become a yard favourite!

Open to offers to the best homes.

Top Class First Ridden Show Pony


Ref #: 381040
  • RIHS Qualified 2025 in 3 classes
  • Many times Champion this season
  • Exceptional temperament
£12,000 ONO
  • Arab Part Bred
  • Black
  • Gelding
  • 6 years
  • 12 hands (AHC)
  • RIHS Qualified 2025 in 3 classes
  • Many times Champion this season
  • Exceptional temperament
Okewood Echo is a top class RI and HOYS quality First Ridden Show Pony who not only has the looks but the temperament to match. A new face on the scene with a bright future ahead!

He is also a true childrens pony who not only rises to the occasion in the show ring but very much enjoys family life, hacking and playing ponies at home! Very few have a nature like his, he can be dragged about by my young kids without a worry in the world. One in a million!

He has star quality and will go all the way in the right hands! He qualified first time out for the Royal International Horse Show this year in his first full ridden season! Just a handful of his recent results listed below.

* 1st RIHS First Ridden Show Pony and Reserve Mini Champion at BSPS 9A
* 1st RIHS PP Mixed Show Ponies at BSPS 9A
* 1st RIHS Part bred Arab and Reserve Overall Supreme at the Cumbrian Arab Show
* 1st Challenge First Ridden Show Pony and Champion at BSPS Winter Championships
* 1st Tiny Tots First Ridden at the BSPS Winter Championships
* 8th in the PP Mixed Height Show Ponies at the Royal International Horse Show

Contested only a few HOYS First Ridden qualifiers so far with fabulous results, 3rd Derbyshire Festival and 3rd Royal Three Counties.

Eligible for the Part Bred Arab Classes.
Will also go on the lead rein and has had some great results, though has mainly competed first ridden.

Very sad premature sale as we are finding it extremely hard to run both M&Ms and plaiteds with our small team. Their classes are constantly clashing and we feel he is missing his true potential as we haven’t done nearly as many HOYS qualifiers as we hoped. He has come along to numerous shows recently where his class has clashed on the day and he’s stayed in the stable, which has been so disappointing.

We will continue the season and show him where we can whilst he is still with us, can be sold with upcoming entries to BSPS Summer Championships.

Lots more photos and video available on request.
Hightopps Lord of the Rings
Lowland Bo-Peep

THE SAFEST FIRST RIDDEN AROUND


Ref #: 381031
  • Ultimate First Pony
  • Mothers Dream
  • Full History Known
£6,500
  • Cob
  • Bay
  • Gelding
  • 11 years
  • 12.2 hands
  • Ultimate First Pony
  • Mothers Dream
  • Full History Known

Alfie is a 12.2 11 year old cob

We have known Alfie for the last 4 years and have good contact from where he was before. Alfie taught my daughter to ride from the age of 5 and got her ready to ride BS on her new pony. We then sold him 2 years ago and he’s just taught his latest jokey the ropes, when they tried him she couldn’t even rise to the trot. He is currently back with me to be sold to his next jokey on behalf of his current owner.

Alfie has 3 established paces. He’s more kick than pull. He is the most safest boy that you could put your child on and let go of, he literally won’t go anywhere he’s not asked.

On the yard - Alfie is the best horse to be around, will stand tied up for hours to be groomed by the children, will have all his feet picked out by them too. He is handled by children daily. Alfie can pull a face when he has his feed, he’s never done anything but we leave him be when he’s eating.

Hacking - Alfie is the best hacking pony. He won’t catch up without being asked, just plods along at the back. He is good in open spaces and is hacked along a main A road and is great with traffic. He has done pony camp hacks and beach rides too with lots of horses for company and he’s been amazing! Never gets exited or silly.

Cross Country - Alfie was put on this earth to take your children cross country for the first time, nothing bothers him. Will go up and down steps ditches, you name it he’s done it. He is just a really good boy.

Jumping - Alfie will jump up to 50cm. He really does try but isn’t the mot natural jumper. He will knock a pole. He will always get your children from the first jump to the last but if he’s taken in on a line where it shouldnt work he will always go he just may have the pole down at the same time.

Schooling - Alfie is more kick than pull. He will happily go around the outside track all day. Both children that have owned him have hd their first ever off lead rein canters on him. He will also canter on the lead rein if he’s asked.

Pony Club - Alfie has done lots of pony club rally’s. Mounted games, show jumping. You name it he’s done it. He’s also done lots of stay away shows and is great in every way.

Lead Rein - Alfie will go on the lead rein when asked and will also go on the lunge to be ridden walk and trot. He’s is super safe, but his job in life is to be a first ridden not a lead rein pony. But will equally do both jobs.

Vaccinations, farrier, teeth and physio all up to date.

All in all Alfie is the best pony in the world to start your kids off. And will always have a job teaching new kids.

Lots and lots of videos on request. Please message me on WhatsApp for these 07825685127.

We are very lucky to of stayed in contact with the owners and are gladly selling him on again. We would all like to stay in contact with his new owners when he goes also. First person to try him will buy him because he is so good.


Top Class Lead Rein Hunter Pony


Ref #: 380373
  • RIHS qualified 2024 & 2025
  • Winner Novice Lead Rein Final NPS Champs 2024
  • Exceptional lead rein hunter pony
POA
  • Riding Pony
  • Bay
  • Gelding
  • 11 years
  • 11.3 hands (LHC)
  • RIHS qualified 2024 & 2025
  • Winner Novice Lead Rein Final NPS Champs 2024
  • Exceptional lead rein hunter pony

Amesbury Chunky Monkey (Chunky) is an exceptional lead rein hunter pony, ideal for tiny tots. He has been home produced over the past two seasons and he requires minimal preparation before entering the ring, we trotted to the ring at RIHS this past weekend.

• Hacks confidently, enjoys local children’s clubs, and has even participated in fancy dress.
• Excellent confirmation with clean limbs, strong bone, and lovely movement.
• Easy to handle in every way, a true family pony.

Chunky will be available at the end of the current season and is looking for a new home where he can continue to excel and bring joy to his next family.

This much-loved pony has been a significant part of our family, and we are seeking a home that will appreciate his exceptional qualities.

Amesbury Valentino Amesbury Manhatten
Rosedale Veronica
Pumphill Cascade

Class pony with a Super Temperament


Ref #: 380980
  • Outstanding temperament
  • Ideal first pony for the tiniest of tots
  • Excels in the show ring
£3,750 OVNO
  • Welsh Section A
  • Bay
  • Mare
  • 9 years
  • 11.2 hands
  • Outstanding temperament
  • Ideal first pony for the tiniest of tots
  • Excels in the show ring

Forlan Honey Sugarpops - 9 years old | 11.2hh | Registered Welsh Section A Mare

This lovely little mare is looking for a new home. Broken earlier this year, she has enjoyed a hugely successful novice season—without being overshown—and is now ready to continue her career.

She is the easiest pony in every way:
• No plugs, no calmers, no lunging she genuinely thrives off atmosphere
• Never needs warming up
• Always consistent and reliable

Despite being 9, don’t let her age put you off—she has very low mileage but isn’t a typical green youngster. She’s seen the world, has a wise head on her shoulders, and is a total pleasure to have around.

Hacks out confidently, alone or in company, and isn’t fazed by others cantering past.
She’s also previously been ridden off the lead with no issues and has bred a foal.

Temperament & Manners
• Laid back pony which never fizzes up
• Good to handle, load, catch, farrier etc.
• A true child’s best friend type
• Perfect for young handlers—she’s won classes and qualified for the National Welsh Championships

Showing Highlights
• Champion Novice & Supreme Ridden at Severn Valley WPCS
• Performance Medal Winner
- Overall ridden reserve supreme in Brecon County
• Moves for fun with fabulous presence in the ring
• Would also make a fantastic barren mare for in-hand showing

Breeding Potential

She has previously bred a foal and would make a top-class broodmare—she’s a lovely stamp of a pony with flat bone, abundance of feather, four whites, and striking colour not to mention fantastic bloodlines. Now hard to come by as the breeder is no longer breeding.

A very special pony who is a total breath of fresh air to produce. She’ll be someone’s pride and joy.

Genuine sad sale as children aren’t interested in lead rein showing enough for me to keep her and she’s too good to be wasted.


Super fun pony


Ref #: 380974
  • Good to do in all ways
  • Hacks, schools and jumps
  • Attended a number of PC rallies and local shows
£2,500
  • Black
  • Gelding
  • 8 years
  • 12.1 hands
  • Good to do in all ways
  • Hacks, schools and jumps
  • Attended a number of PC rallies and local shows
Titan

Super fun 8yr old gelding standing at approx 12hh . He hacks, jumps and schools, has been to a number of pony club rallies, shows, XC schooling and is just generally a cheeky happy pony. He’s good to handle, catch, trim, clip, load and travel etc.

Titans only vice is that he will occasionally Chuck in a buck when going into canter but for a child who is happy to sit up and kick on he will absolutely thrive. He really is a super fun pony and I think someone will really enjoy him.

Lots more photos and videos available on request

Viewings and vettings welcome

Cardigan West Wales (please check the map before enquiring)
07772122986

Super lead rein pony


Ref #: 380965
  • Super lead rein / assisted pony (walk and Trot)
£1,500
  • Cob
  • Black
  • Mare
  • 12 years
  • 12.2 hands
  • Super lead rein / assisted pony (walk and Trot)
Has been seen to have a buck in canter - would need a more experienced rider for cantering

Just come back from pony camp- an extremely sad sale due to daughters outgrowing her

Done all low level pony club activities on lead rein

She’s good to handle/lead about

Kid friendly

Loves a fuss

Pops little jumps without over jumping

Not spooky

Lots of video available upon request

Hacks alone and in company - great in traffic


Nottingham

Ideal First pony


Ref #: 380885
  • Super Safe around children
  • Easy to handle
  • Well mannered
£3,500 OVNO
  • Welsh Section A
  • Grey
  • Gelding
  • 13 years
  • 11.2 hands
  • Super Safe around children
  • Easy to handle
  • Well mannered

Max is a 13yr old gelding, who is a safe child pony on/off lead. He is well mannered, and handled daily by my 10yr old daughter who can do everything with him.

Happy hacking, used to farm machinery, lives in or out, barefoot, up to date with teeth and vaccinations.

Looking for a little person to have lots of fun with. 

Penboeth Norris 66388
Moorcock Nocturne

Looking for a lead rein or first ridden pony?


Ref #: 380908
  • The Cutest 10.3hh
  • 10 Years Old
  • Used on a Riding School
SOLD!
  • Welsh Section A
  • Grey
  • Mare
  • 10 years
  • 10.3 hands
  • The Cutest 10.3hh
  • 10 Years Old
  • Used on a Riding School
10 years Welsh Section A Pony!

Looking for a dream lead rein or first ridden pony?

-Used on a riding school for lead rein and first ridden lessons
-Used for unicorn parties with her previous owner
-Barefoot, up to date with vaccinations, worming & feet
-Perfect for pony club, hacking, or just being your child’s best friend

She’s the full package – calm, kind, and full of character
Now looking for a loving 5 home!

Sold with full tack and wardrobe

Manchester based

Super star pony club pony


Ref #: 380894
  • Flashy Welsh A
  • Smashing lead rein, FR/ 2nd Pony
  • Done NSEA and just finished pc camp
£3,850 inc VAT
  • Welsh Section A
  • Grey
  • Mare
  • 12 years
  • 11.2 hands
  • Flashy Welsh A
  • Smashing lead rein, FR/ 2nd Pony
  • Done NSEA and just finished pc camp
Magic has done absolutely everything with us on the lead rein and is a winning machine, she has also been ridden off the leadrein by my 7 year old and great.

She jumps absolutely anything in sight, we have done huge amounts of xc and SJ on her. Never spooky, but forward going and knows her job, never over jumps anything so brilliant for little ones.

Also done NSEA and just finished pc camp. Fantastic to hack and do everything to, the children can bring her in and do everything to her.

Good to clip, shoe, bath etc.

Only selling as she is not a FYFR, but would be a great FR for an older child. Sad sale as we love her to bits but just need that FYFR now. Only downside is that she is a marish mare and will squeal at others.

We feel she is best suited to leadrein as this is where she has really excelled!

Tons of videos available

Potential HOYS Pony


Ref #: 380157
  • Impeccably bred
  • Extravagent movement
  • Competed with great success in Lead rein/First ridden & Open
POA
  • Welsh Section A
  • Grey
  • Gelding
  • 8 years
  • 12 hands (LHC)
  • Impeccably bred
  • Extravagent movement
  • Competed with great success in Lead rein/First ridden & Open

Pumpkin competed successfully in WH, has hunted and has also been to children's hunt with a 5 year old LR. He has mainly competed as a LR this year, but is equally successful at FR and Open.

Among his successes are,
1st M & M lead rein & M & M FR at WSLR IPS show,
1st M & M lead rein & M & M FR Hollypark Spring Show,
1st M & M LR Wicklow area spring show,
2nd M & M LR IPS Spring Show Mulingar,
1st M & M LR, Mini champion & Supreme champion Cork Area IPS, also qualifying for the All Ireland Supreme Pony at Killusty show,
1st M & M LR & Mini champion Welsh show,
1st M & M LR Wexford Equestrian,
1st M & M LR & Mini Champion Cork Show,
1st M & M LR Charleville Show,
1st Show Hunter LR Dungarvan Show,
1st M & M LR IPS Summer Championships.

Pumpkin is a hugely talented pony who always comes home with the ribbons.

He has very good stable manners and is quiet to tack, travel, etc.

He woud also be very suitable as a 122cm Junior WH pony.

A 5* home is required for Pumpkin, where he can continue his competitive career.


Synod Parade


Ref #: 380639
  • Outstanding Welsh section A that oozes quality
  • Potential to make a top HOYS quality lead rein or an amazing driving pony.
  • Sweet and gentle temperament
SOLD! **SOLD WITHIN 24hrs** TO A FANTASTIC HOME!!!
  • Welsh Section A
  • Grey
  • Gelding
  • 5 years
  • 11.1 hands
  • Outstanding Welsh section A that oozes quality
  • Potential to make a top HOYS quality lead rein or an amazing driving pony.
  • Sweet and gentle temperament
A real eye catching quality pony that oozes presence, 11.1. beautiful moving 5yr old Section A gelding , with absolutely fantastic breeding.

Has the potential to make a top HOYS quality lead rein, but could just as easily be a top class driving pony with his movement and presence. He has the looks, he’s straight and correct moving.

Well used to all farm machinery and dogs.

Has had tack on and lunges sweetly.

Ready for someone to put their stamp on and have a QUALITY Welsh mountain pony which don’t come along very often. Very sweet and gentle temperament

Travels well, teeth done etc.

This pony is only for sale as we haven’t a little jockey for him, Only the best of homes will be considered for him, we really do think a lot of this little man!
Waxwing Fly Past
Synod Miss Diamond

The ultimate child's first ridden


Ref #: 380612
  • The ultimate child's first pony off leadrein .
  • Easy to do in always
  • Total schoolmaster
£5,000 ONO
  • Black
  • Gelding
  • 10 years
  • 12 hands
  • The ultimate child's first pony off leadrein .
  • Easy to do in always
  • Total schoolmaster
Mickey is the ultimate first pony off lead rein he's been there done it and got the t-shirt.

He goes at a nice steady pace and is great in all situations wether at a busy show in the collecting ring or out hacking in the open fields he's Mr dependable, will happily hack behind another horse with the tiniest of jockeys or trot round a x pole class never jumping big and always being steady.

He easily pops into Canter and is very steady and just canters in a rhythm he's never strong and can be pulled up by the smallest of kids.

Mickey is literally the ultimate small just off lead rein child's pony . He's a type impossible to find and what every parent is looking for.

Great to box , trim , bath , trim etc  Very easy on the floor always handled by children. Just a complete superstar.

Mother's Dream pony


Ref #: 380047
  • Lead rein, 1st Pony & 2nd pony
  • Ultimate child's pony
  • Bombproof & safe
£5,500
  • Cob
  • Coloured
  • Mare
  • 8 years
  • 11.3 hands (AHC)
  • Lead rein, 1st Pony & 2nd pony
  • Ultimate child's pony
  • Bombproof & safe

Mother's absolute dream

The ultimate child's pony, mother's dream and a childs bestest friend.

A real money can't buy pony and the hardest decision I've ever had to make, they don't make ponies like this anymore and are hard to come by

Been there done it and done it all hoof perfect.
Would take any child through the ranks from lead rein pony, 1st pony & 2nd pony. Well put together, stocky leg in each corner kind of pony.
Could go on for days on just how perfect she is at everything.

You want a pony who is 100% safe and will look after your child she is the pony.

Shown at county level, hacks alone or in company. She's never ever put a hoof out of line and always done everything we've ever asked of her we've had her 3 1/2 years she Isn't spooky or nappy never bucked reared or done anything silly. Not lazy and has good breaks.

she's not only ridden by a child but she's handled by a child every day from loading/tacking up/lunging it is done by a child. Rides and leads well has done sponsored rides, beach rides, showing, a complete winning machine and holds her own in the show ring no matter what, pops a little fence nicely, fun clinics, lots of hacking and everything inbetween.

Good to clip/shoe/catch and everything else you can think of.

A pony I could put my life on.

Her ONLY down fall if I'm being completely honest is she prefers to travel loose if alone. (This has never fased us)

The only reason I'm even considering selling her is because I'm kidding myself trying to make my son (9 years old) love my hobby as much as I do and his really not interested as much as it kills me she so deserves to be a child's world and be out there winning pretty rosettes 

Would love her to go to an experienced showing home where she will be treated like the princess she is but again this is only my preference have 100s of photos and videos of her and will only go to the best of homes.

Open to vetting.

Transportation can be arranged.

Won't sell unseen.

Located in Kent.

Tack & rugs can be available.

Only for sale no loans, joy riders or time wasters.

And I must warn you I will probably cry a lot

it will be the best money any parent could spend for the safety of their child.


Smart, steady and fun family pony.


Ref #: 380512
  • Super teaching pony
  • Affectionate and used to lots of fuss
  • Fabulous xc and very safe in open spaces
  • Welsh Section A
  • Chestnut
  • Gelding
  • 16 years
  • 12 hands
  • Super teaching pony
  • Affectionate and used to lots of fuss
  • Fabulous xc and very safe in open spaces
Approx 12hh Registered Welsh Section A gelding, 16 years old. Heartbreaking sale of my daughter’s best friend.

Casper has been a brilliant first pony for my daughter. He’s taken her from a very timid lead rein jockey, to cantering confidently around open fields and competing at a variety of local events. He has given her all her first riding experiences off the yard - clinics, Working Hunter, SJ, mini HT and XC and a very memorable ride with friends around Somerford Park farm ride - jumping everything in their path.

Calm and sensible when out and about, he doesn’t get lit up in open spaces or on group rides. Happy in busy practice rings and falls asleep ringside between classes - he won’t stand alone on the trailer, but this has never affected us as he’s so easy at a show.

He’s been ridden bareback, vaulted on, dressed in tinsel, bells, flowers (and as a lion in his previous home!) and hasn’t batted an eyelid. Never bucked, reared, bolted. If you stop kicking, he will come back in two strides; which has given my daughter so much confidence - we just now need a bigger pony with more gears as she has grown so much, and is ready to take on new challenges.

He has a lovely way of going with three smooth, balanced paces - and can really strut his stuff with longer legs on board! Happy on the lead with little jockeys teaching up-downs and first canters on the lunge, but equally would produce a lovely little dressage test with a more established jockey. Has jumped up to 70cm at home and xc schooling - where he truly excels - and has competed at 30/40/50 cm on and off lead - decorating both my daughters’ bedroom walls with rosettes. Will back off show jumps with fillers and takes some encouraging with new fences, so please don’t enquire if you are looking for a pony to carry a child around a course - that isn’t who he is. He loves XC fences and is a saint with steps, ditches and canters happily through water. He will follow or lead just the same and stand watching others patiently. XC is my daughters favourite discipline, due entirely to the feeling Casper has given her.

He is easy to do and used to children, non-riders, dogs, poultry and sheep. He is my go-to pony when we have friends to visit who don’t ride, and has been used routinely for teaching riding lessons.

Sweet-natured, loves fuss, grooming and kisses and has no stable vices. Very much the Welsh pony, he will tow to grass / haynet / feed bins when leading (show me a pony that doesn’t!) but has been independently handled, tacked up, loaded etc by my daughter - he’s just taught her to be on the ball!

Never sick or sorry and very low maintenance. Up to date with vaccinations, dentist, farrier and physio (routine). I’ve regularly updated his previous owner on our adventures and have had contact with the previous home too, so most history known. Super feet, always been barefoot and never had health issues.

He has been the centre of our happiest moments in 2024 and 2025 - we have hundreds of photos and videos of all we have done. He is fit and ready to help another young jockey (or a family of them!) learn the ropes and go on adventures together. We are looking for a loving and knowledgeable home, and will not be rushing the sale as we adore him. He will come with some tack and full wardrobe. Newly fitted Black Country saddle available by separate negotiation.

POA - please message or call Emily on 07956107499 with any questions. WhatsApp fine but I have issues with SMS!

Derbyshire (DE56)
Cascob Silverghost
Henllan Siwan Penual Mark

Mothers Dream Pony Looking for Her New Best Friend


Ref #: 380495
  • Safe, sensible, and full of love
  • Real confidence-giver
  • Would make a super Pony Club all-rounder
£4,000
  • Cob
  • Piebald
  • Mare
  • 12 years
  • 12.2 hands
  • Safe, sensible, and full of love
  • Real confidence-giver
  • Would make a super Pony Club all-rounder
Oreo is a beautifully put-together 12.2hh Gypsy Cob mare with the temperament every parent dreams of. Safe, sensible, and full of love — this pony has been a real confidence-giver and is now looking for her next little person due to my daughter sadly outgrowing her.

Full history known, Oreo has been in the same extended family since she was backed. She spent time at a riding school (not dead to the leg!) when she returned to our good friends, my daughter fell in love and so she came to us. Still living in her original home. Since then, she’s taken my autistic, highly anxious 11-year-old daughter from being ready to give up riding altogether to confidently hacking, showing, jumping, and even tackling XC courses.

A true first pony or second pony.
Oreo is:
- Bombproof in all settings; heavy traffic, dogs, open spaces, nothing phases her
- Easy to handle; perfect with farrier, vet, to catch, load, groom, bathe
- Happy living in a mixed herd, and turns out beautifully
- Hacks alone or in company
- Ridden off lead by 4 &5-year-olds never puts a hoof wrong
- Recently jumping 70cm with ease
- Not fizzy or sharp, but responsive and willing
- Manners to burn both on the ground and ridden
- Stunning to look at; thick mane, tail, and feathers

Oreo would make a super Pony Club all-rounder, or stepping stone to independence. She’s been to the beach, local shows, clinics, and is always impeccably behaved.

We may consider a swap or part exchange for a safe, sensible 14.2/15hh pony suitable for a novice (but not complete beginner) child rider.
Serious enquiries only; home is absolutely paramount.

Fabulous first pony club pony


Ref #: 380355
  • Lead Rein or 1st/2nd Pony, sadly outgrown
  • Experienced pony club pony
  • Loves to hack, SJ, XC and mounted games
SOLD!
  • Bay
  • Mare
  • 18 years
  • 11.1 hands
  • Lead Rein or 1st/2nd Pony, sadly outgrown
  • Experienced pony club pony
  • Loves to hack, SJ, XC and mounted games
Very reluctant sale, having owned for 5 years, taking daughter from 5 -10 years old and lead rein to confidently popping around 30-60cm jumping and area mounted games.

Coco is a sweet mare with a soft mouth, pops fences in a nice controlled manner and particularly enjoys hacking, happily going first or last.

She can be a bit stubborn when schooling in the arena at home, and would not enjoy this being her main job, but tolerates it with gentle handling to get the best from her and is happier if jumps are involved or out and about at pony club rallies.

She’s not always a complete angel (as she’s a pony and does have her own opinions!) but has been amazing for my daughter.

Has not had laminitis but we manage her as if she might due to her type and enthusiasm for food so would be best with restricted grazing to avoid health issues.

Good to handle, catch, groom, load, clip. Lightly sedated for shoeing (fronts only) as hadn’t been shod before coming to us and this made her more comfortable over flinty paths but could return to barefoot and is good to trim.

Lots of videos and photos available throughout the levels. Comes with all tack and rugs.

Safe& sensible lovable kids pony


Ref #: 377403
  • Amazing markings, 3 lovely forward paces- ideal for the show ring.
  • Super safe and well handled and ridden by small children and always looks out for them
  • He has an extremely lovable personality, will stand to be pampered, dressed up and climbed all over!
£4,750 ONO
  • Cob
  • Piebald
  • Gelding
  • 4 years
  • 12.2 hands
  • Amazing markings, 3 lovely forward paces- ideal for the show ring.
  • Super safe and well handled and ridden by small children and always looks out for them
  • He has an extremely lovable personality, will stand to be pampered, dressed up and climbed all over!
Cosmo Approx 12,2 (small enough for kids of all ages to ride but equally takes up the leg well enough for small lightweight adult/teenager to ride. )

Super friendly ,lovely character and 100% around children dogs ect and unfazed by busy/noisy environment.

Cosmo is great on lead rein and will happily follow someone on foot or another horse with a tiniest of riders.
Equally he can be ridden of lead rein and has a great attitude to work.

He is nice and easy of the leg and listens well to the voice.

Enjoys hacking out and is often hacked out by my 5 and 3 year old nieces. He loves being pampered and fussed over and stands while the kids fuss over him. He has 3 lovely paces and is happy to pop a a little course of jumps. Could make a great show pony as he has beautiful markings and nice paces. He will happily step up for a confident rider to do some pony club ect and drop back down to look after the tiniest tots.

He has done common ridings with inexperienced novice young riders and looked after them very well. He did his first in hand showing class and behaved impeccable and was placed well. He took part in a local gymkana doing handy pony games ect and showed he wasn’t fazed by anything.

He stands well to be clipped bathed and brushed ect. Is always handled by my 3&5 year old nieces- they do everything with him- leading him to the feild, grooming, tacking up, bathing, loading him and playing dress up and taking him to into there play area with the swings and trampoline (often using these to climb on him and slide of his bum)

Only for sale as the kids already have 3 ponies between them and dont have the room to keep them all- as much as they would love to!

Based Scottish Borders

Pm me or WhatsApp for more info on 07885 373365

Peaches 12HH


Ref #: 380181
  • Lead rein pony, with great potential for first ridden
SOLD!
  • Dartmoor
  • Skewbald
  • Mare
  • 4 years
  • 12 hands
  • Lead rein pony, with great potential for first ridden
Peaches is a beautiful 12HH skewbald 4 year old Mothers/Childs/Dream.

She is gentle and genuine, easy and straight forward. Peaches loves being pampered, and is very affectionate.

Ridden by children of all ages and abilities, including beginners on and off Lead Rein and also leads off another friendly horse. She would also be a first ridden for a competent child or could be further produced.

She has been ridden on roads, open fields and numerous adventures with children and petite adults.

She has been quietly and kindly produced, with a soft snaffle mouth and shows 3 well balanced paces. She is a pleasure to have around easily handled both inhand and under saddle, also in and out of the stable. Never sick or sorry. She would suit both non horsey and experienced parents. Peaches is good with the farrier, is barefoot, wormed and up to date with vaccinations, boxes and travels quietly.

She has no vices and runs with both geldings and mares. She lives in or out.

Peaches is a happy, willing learner although she would do well being produced further in PC / RC.

Peaches comes with quality fitted tack and wardrobe.

WANTED - PC / HUNTING FIRST RIDDEN SUPERSTAR


Ref #: 380128
  • For rising 6yo boy to go and have lots of fun!
  • 11.2-12.2hh Gelding age 7 plus.
  • Ideally a golden oldie who has been there and got the t-shirt!
  • For rising 6yo boy to go and have lots of fun!
  • 11.2-12.2hh Gelding age 7 plus.
  • Ideally a golden oldie who has been there and got the t-shirt!

After 3 years of pony club camps and hunting on the LR its time for the next step up.

We are looking for an experienced first ridden to do pony club, hunt and tetrathlon. Must go off the lead rein and be a willing and genuine jumper.

For a rising 6yo boy who loves to go fast and desperately wants to be independent. Must be safe, not strong / sharp, a confidence building schoolmaster type.

Knowledgeable Cotswold based home with two boys, other ponies and horses awaits.

We are in no rush and very happy to wait for the right pony.

Will require PC / hunting references and very happy to provide them back.

Good budget for this needle in a haystack! 

Please call or WA Fee 


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