- Dartmoor
- Bay roan
- Gelding
- 14 years
- 13.2 hands
- Lovely character and very friendly
- Perfect to do with vet, farrier, dentist, physio, clipping etc
- Brilliant in traffic and with farm machinery
Roly is a 14-year-old, 13.2hh Bay roan Dartmoor Cross gelding, looking for a loving new home as a companion or for light duties. He is a stunning pony with 3 lovely paces and an adorable character.
We’ve owned Roly for nearly three years. He has been our daughter’s much-loved pony, taking her to the beach, Craven country ride, many Pony Club rallies, arena hires, and British Dressage Team Quest competitions. Sadly, she has now outgrown him.
Recently, Roly had an issue with an old injury and is currently only doing light hacking, which we are doing gently and without any hard work. It’s possible he may return to full work in time, but for now, we are looking for a quieter home where he can enjoy life at a slower pace.
Roly would make an excellent field companion/pet as he loves people and any attention. He could potentially be suitable for light hacking or lead rein classes with a small, light rider, but not fast work on hard ground. He takes his confidence from his rider or handler in new situations but is he is very relaxed and happy at home. He is not a novice ride off lead rein but he is excellent on the lead rein and takes care of his little riders.
He is:
• Fully vaccinated and up to date with teeth and farrier
• Passported and chipped
• Healthy and happy
• Currently fully shod, though he has previously done well barefoot
• Safe and sensible in traffic, including tractors, trailers, and lorries
• Perfect hacking alone or in company
• Good to load
• Brave and bold through water, at the beach, over bridges etc
He’s always been perfect for the farrier, vet, and dentist, and my daughter has clipped him herself ever since we bought him. While he can be a little inquisitive and mouthy in new situations, and may occasionally need an adult to handle him as he can be strong, he is a kind and safe pony who loves attention and keeping his stable tidy. Snaffle mouthed and responsive to the aids.
Roly is a good doer and would suit poorer / restricted grazing, and soaked hay.
It saddens us deeply to be rehoming Roly, especially as we aren’t advertising him for the full potential he has previously shown. But we want only the best for him, and believe he deserves a forever home where he can enjoy a gentler lifestyle.
Please feel free to contact us to discuss Roly’s full history and for videos. We are committed to full transparency and finding the right match for this much-loved pony who will be sorely missed. 5* homes only, we will only let him go to the perfect home.
No dealers or short term owners/producers thank you.