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Dartmoor Ponies: Adults

First Ridden SHP/WHP sought - 5* home awaits


Ref #: 401556
  • A genuine First Ridden type, well schooled and mannered.
  • Correct, straight & nicely put together
  • 5* home awaits
  • A genuine First Ridden type, well schooled and mannered.
  • Correct, straight & nicely put together
  • 5* home awaits

We’re on the lookout for a top-class First Ridden Show Hunter or Working Hunter Pony, 13hh and under, for our 8 year old daughter.

What we’re looking for:
• A pony with a proven HOYS / RIHS record (qualified or finalist ideal)
• A genuine First Ridden type – kind, safe, and experienced
• Well schooled on the flat with lovely manners
• Bold and willing over Working Hunter fences
• Correct, straight, and nicely put together
• Gelding or mare considered

Must be:
• Safe in traffic, at shows, and in open spaces
• Easy to do in all ways – catch, load, travel, shoe, and clip
• No vices

Excellent, knowledgeable home waiting
Budget to match quality and record

If you have, or know of, a pony that might fit the bill, please message with details, photos, videos, and competition record.

Serious enquiries only, please.


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Top class m&m lead rein


Ref #: 382049
  • Beautiful proven lead rein
  • Previously placed at HOYS and RI
£9,995 OVNO
  • Dartmoor
  • Black
  • Gelding
  • 9 years
  • 11.2 hands
  • Beautiful proven lead rein
  • Previously placed at HOYS and RI

118cm Dartmoor gelding. Harry had been a wonderful pony for my daughter but sadly she won’t stop growing so we’ve made the hard decision that he needs to find a new jockey to win sashes for.

Just missed qualifying for hoys last year by 1 mark at the last qualifier as we had only just collected him that week.

He knows his job well and thrives on it. Easily qualified RI and placed well in the few hoys he has done this year. He was 4th at hoys before we got him.

Never sick or sorry. No plugs or calmers. Great at big county shows in buzzy atmospheres.

He has won many sashes and supremes with us and would not be for sale if our daughter wasn’t as tall.

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Briars amarula

PC Schoolmaster / FR type


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

We are looking for a superstar pony for our petite 8 year old (120cm) approx 11.2 - 12.2hh

He is walking, trotting and cantering off the lead and currently trotting small courses up to about 40cm.

We are looking for a kind, experienced pony who can hold his hand and help his confidence soar and safely take him out to competitions - primarily dressage and showjumping. Must know their job and not constantly test as the nerves can sometimes creep in.

Will have a varied life to include lessons, beach rides, farm picnic rides, hacking, NSEA and pony club.
Must go for little legs and be suitable for a child to handle.

We would love a true child’s best friend - the sort you can do fancy dress on at your local show, go to camp or stay aways without them getting unsettled and most importantly, something that enjoys lots of cuddles and kisses!

Some minor health conditions considered as long as disclosed and reflected in the price.

We are an experienced family home and have a younger sibling waiting in the wings, so would like something that we can treasure for many years.

Sensible budget.
Ideally located within 2 hours of Dorset


NEW OAK TARQUIN


Ref #: 401406
  • Top class Dartmoor
  • She has been carefully and slowly produced
  • A genuine, kind pony
£7,500
  • Dartmoor
  • Bay
  • Mare
  • 5 years
  • 12 hands
  • Top class Dartmoor
  • She has been carefully and slowly produced
  • A genuine, kind pony
Top class 5-year-old Dartmoor Lead Rein pony.

A beautifully moving pony with a superb, correct walk and an eye-catching, elegant trot. Quin is straightforward and easy to manage — she requires no working in and no earplugs.

She has been carefully and slowly produced, gaining valuable experience and confidence in the ring, and is now ready to compete at the highest level this season.

A genuine, kind pony who has been in the same home since a 3-year-old. Only for sale as I feel Lead Rein classes are truly her forte.

Wanted First Ridden Pony


Ref #: 401354
  • Max height 12.2
  • Must be a true confidence giver.
  • M&M Type
  • Max height 12.2
  • Must be a true confidence giver.
  • M&M Type
We are searching for a kind, genuine pony to join our family.

Looking for a lead rein and first ridden pony. It must be more first ridden than lead rein! Who will happily pop a small course of jumps. Must be a true confidence giver - more 'whoa' than 'go'

Pony will enjoy Pony Club, Showing, Hacking, and lots of fun days out.

A fantastic temperament on the ground is essential, as this pony will be adored, pampered, and handled by two gentle girls aged 5 and 7.

A very experienced, knowledgeable, and loving home awaits.

Surrey based at private yard.

LR/FR pony required with impeccable manners


Ref #: 401353
  • Safe for first time jockey
  • Enjoys being fussed and groomed by children
  • Won’t mind not being ridden every day
  • Safe for first time jockey
  • Enjoys being fussed and groomed by children
  • Won’t mind not being ridden every day

Looking for an older pony not exceeding 11.3h suitable for a young jockey just starting to learn to ride and be around horses.

Must be completely reliable, safe and kind hearted. Initially for lead rein, but must be suitable for first ridden also.

Will be living with two geldings but will have own stable. Must be happy to be out at night.

Experienced pony club home, but now moving on to grandchildren who live nearby.


Stunning Pony with a lot to offer


Ref #: 401345
  • Super pony club pony
  • Talented
  • Kind and lots of fun
£7,500 OVNO
  • Dartmoor
  • Dark bay
  • Mare
  • 6 years
  • 12.1 hands
  • Super pony club pony
  • Talented
  • Kind and lots of fun

Dolly is a pleasure to own and a lovely pony to have around. She will stand for hours whilst being brushed by kids and has been part of an equine therapy program for the past two years. She loves a fuss and adores children.

Dolly is ready for her next rider, that is looking to go out and have lots of fun. Dolly will excel in any sphere, she is bred to show and has the stamp and temperament for it. She has competed in dressage and showjumping and has been cross country schooling. She hacks alone or in company, she is brave, happy to go in the front or sit at the back.

Dolly is forward thinking but not silly. She would love a rider that wants to go out and have lots of fun. She is confident to a jump, not fazed by fillers and loves her job.

Up to date with worming, teeth, vaccines.
Great to catch, load, travel, clip, shoe etc.

Selling due to child too big for her. This is a sad sale so please no time wasters.
Homes will be vetted.


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Newoak Delilah (Deposit taken)


Ref #: 400989
  • Superstar lead rein or first ridden m&m
  • Extremely well-bred, quality pony.
  • Kind, steady sweetheart.
£8,250 ONO
  • Dartmoor
  • Black
  • Mare
  • 8 years
  • 12 hands (AHC)
  • Superstar lead rein or first ridden m&m
  • Extremely well-bred, quality pony.
  • Kind, steady sweetheart.
Delilah is a much loved pony and although I had hoped to keep her one more year, my daughter's long legs say otherwise!

We bought Delilah directly off her breeder as a just backed 4yo. From there, we did a season of lead-rein m&m, lead-rein working hunter progressing to first ridden the following year and adding tiny tots working hunter last year. She was points champion every year, representing her riding club at STARS 3 years running. She also did a couple of affiliated shows being reserve champion and could easily be a RIHS/HOYS pony.

Delilah has been in group lessons and pony club, indoors and outdoors, grass and surfaces. She excels at handy pony - walks over sheets, stands still to post a letter and more recently, really enjoyed a go at mounted games.

My daughter (now aged 10) has done all the work herself, no other riders needed. They learned to canter at the same time, to jump at the same time, everything! Delilah just took things in her stride. She does not alter when at STARS, copes well with a big atmosphere. She hacks out happily but has not been out solo given my daughter's young age. You can leave her for a couple of weeks, get on her and expect her to be exactly the same. She is never in a rush but at the same time, is not a slug. Will just do what she is asked and no more.

Delilah is a real quality pony - clean limbed, straight moving and well put together. AHC at 121.8cm.

Delilah did have a bout of laminitis last summer when living out. She now comes in at night and needs to do so with future owners so she can't binge!

Delilah comes with a native pony bridle, full set of rugs. Saddles available by seperate negotiation.
Newoak Prosper Shilstone Rocks Day of Fury Shilstone Rocks Fury
Shilstone Rocks Rainy Day
Vean Rosalind White Willows Prospero
Vean Mary Rose
Newoak Love Song Hisley Cravat Hisley Saunter
Hisley Caviar
Newoak Musical Edition Drumphin Concerto
Newoak First Edition

 

 

Blue Cross Seb


Ref #: 401175
  • Future kids project pony
  • Excellent companion to other youngsters
  • Lovely temperment
£400
  • Dartmoor
  • Bay
  • Gelding
  • 1 years
  • 12 hands
  • Future kids project pony
  • Excellent companion to other youngsters
  • Lovely temperment

- Based at a foster yard in Buckinghamshire -

Seb is a charming Registered Dartmoor gelding who is now ready to find his forever home. He has settled well into our care and has already shown himself to be a gentle, likeable character who enjoys a quiet life and kind human company.

He is an easy horse to have around, fitting in nicely with other horses and enjoying a calm, predictable routine. Seb appreciates attention, is happy being groomed, and enjoys pottering about with his field mates, making him a lovely presence in any herd.

While he is currently looking for a companion home due to his age, Seb also has exciting future potential. Once he turns four and with the right careful, sympathetic backing, he could go on to make a wonderful child’s riding pony. His kind nature and sensible attitude suggest he could grow into a safe, confidence-giving partner.

Seb would suit a peaceful home where he can enjoy plenty of turnout, companionship, and a relaxed start to life, with the option of gentle education when he is older. In return, he offers sweet manners, a loving temperament, and the promise of becoming a very special pony for a lucky family.

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Whitmore Amber Charm Whitmore Phoenix
Whitmore Magic Charm
Hallhouse High Lea Pumphill Bennet Wilby Victory
Pumphill Belladonna
Pumphill Harriet Springwater Happy Day
Haven Miracle

Lovely Dartmoor mare


Ref #: 401134
  • 'Rosie'
  • Lovely 11.2hh Dartmoor mare
  • Ready to go on and further her education
£550 OVNO
  • Dartmoor
  • Bay
  • Mare
  • 4 years
  • 11.2 hands
  • 'Rosie'
  • Lovely 11.2hh Dartmoor mare
  • Ready to go on and further her education

Rosie - Lovely 11.2hh Dartmoor mare 4 years old will be 5 this year, moves well.

She bred a nice foal last year and has since started being handled. She’s Fully halter broken & long reining is going well.

Has had her feet trimmed all round and is vaccinated.

Ready to go on and further her education.

Too many other ponies for our son to drive & ride and not enough daylight hours forces sale!


Superbly Bred Pedigree Dartmoor Gelding


Ref #: 399755
  • Experienced home required to further this boy's career
  • Shown in hand to county level since a 2 year old
  • Professionally Backed as 4 year old and regularly ridden in 2025
£3,750 OIRO
  • Dartmoor
  • Bay
  • Gelding
  • 5 years
  • 12 hands
  • Experienced home required to further this boy's career
  • Shown in hand to county level since a 2 year old
  • Professionally Backed as 4 year old and regularly ridden in 2025

Superbly bred Dartmoor Gelding, Dams sire is Moortown Crusader (Dartmoor Stallion of the year 2024) Dams mother is sister to the fabulous stallion from the Salcombe Stud, Salcombe Starehole Bay recent win at the LIHS Supreme Mountain and Moorland Champion of 2025.

Haida Valerian is rising 6yo, approximately 12hh,Val to his friends has been shown in hand since a 2yo.

He was profesionally backed as a 4yo and ridden regularly until September 2025. Val has had great success in the DPS in hand Southwest Awards and was reserve champion in hand at the Native Pony Association Devon at their February 2025 show. He was champion in young handler at the DPS centenary Breed Show 2025. He has been in his current home since weaning.

Val is long reined regularly and competed and placed in the Treolwyn Long reining league in 2025.

Val is barefoot and lives out, good for vet and farrier, up to date with vaccines and teeth.

Happy in stable before a show, good to bath, load and travel. Hacks alone and in company.

Val is seeking an experienced home to bring him on in any sphere. He does not currently have a suitable rider; he is bright and loves a job, potential for a ride and drive pony in experienced hands.

Based in North Devon

Haida Panther Shilstone Rocks Warlord Shilstone Rocks D Day
Shilstone Rocks Sweet Fury
Haida L-ynx Hisley Cravat
Haida Elky Rose
Haida Sagebrush Moortown Crusader Hisley Craftsman
Moortown Baywind
Haida Tally Ho Shilstone Rocks Snowfox
Haida Maroon

Duradens Norseman


Ref #: 400678
  • Registered dartmoor
  • Handled by 6 year old, he loves children
  • Loves to jump
£5,500 no VAT
  • Dartmoor
  • Black
  • Gelding
  • 10 years
  • 12 hands
  • Registered dartmoor
  • Handled by 6 year old, he loves children
  • Loves to jump

Handsome 12hh 10 year old registered Dartmoor gelding.

Great breeding , Sire is Moortown Countryman and Dam Shilstone Rocks North Wind. Previously successfully shown and qualified for RIHS.

Currently barefoot, great with farrier. He will stand all day to be groomed and bathed, he absolutely loves being fussed over and pampered.

Great on lead rein, never puts a foot wrong.

Off lead rein suited to a confident child.

Has done PC activities and some showing with us, loves to jump and not phased by fillers or working hunter jumps. He has also done fancy dress.

He does prefer to travel with a companion.

Price includes tack and rugs.

Moortown Countryman
Shilstone Rocks North Wind

WANTED – Mother/Daughter Share


Ref #: 399817
  • Smart Happy Hacker
  • Kind Farm Home Offered
  • Smart Happy Hacker
  • Kind Farm Home Offered

Tentatively looking for a mother/daughter share (daughter is an adult).

Smart hunter/working hunter stamp of horse preferred looks wise.

Daughter broke her back last year and now feels ready to get back riding – so we need something safe and sensible. We have an experienced and knowledgeable farm home but ideally want a horse that has “been there and done it.” That said, the main requirement is a happy hacker and easy to deal with – the sort you can jump on or box up and go for a nice hack.

Requirements:
1. Must hack alone and in company
2. Not strong
3. 14.3hh – 15.3hh (for petite 5ft1 riders)
4. Bonus if seen hounds (may like to go hunting quietly a few times, but not essential)
5. Bonus if been to local shows – we enjoy popping into a class and then standing with a picnic and pimms!
Open to buy or loan.
Farm home in North Yorkshire.


Companion/Lead Rein Pony Wanted


Ref #: 399769
  • Looking for a gentle, calm pony
  • To be used as a companion and occasionally as a lead rein pony
  • Experienced, loving home awaits
POA
  • Looking for a gentle, calm pony
  • To be used as a companion and occasionally as a lead rein pony
  • Experienced, loving home awaits

I am looking for a gentle, calm pony to be used as a companion and occasionally as a lead rein pony. Experienced, loving home awaits where they will be kept at home on a private yard and will want for absolutely nothing.

MUST:
- 100% in traffic, especially farm traffic
- Good with dogs
- Easy to do in all ways
- Calm and quiet in the field, to provide over the fence support to a high maintenance gelding!
- Happy being led off another horse when required
- Happy to be stabled and turned out

In return I can provide a 5* home, with endless quiet hacking!

The ideal pony would be a gelding however open to the idea of an easy going mare

Sensible budget for the right pony!

Please text first due to work hours


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