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WANTED - Searching For A Trustworthy Allrounder / Best Friend Type


Ref #: 404421
  • Height - 14.3-15.2hh max. Age - 6 - 13 years
  • Character - Gentle Natured, Polite, Family Friend
  • Type - Lightweight Cob / Connemara Or Similar, Nothing Too Heavyweight.
  • Height - 14.3-15.2hh max. Age - 6 - 13 years
  • Character - Gentle Natured, Polite, Family Friend
  • Type - Lightweight Cob / Connemara Or Similar, Nothing Too Heavyweight.

I am just beginning my search for a trustworthy, best friend type to welcome to our kind, knowledgeable, family home. Our horses are treated as part of our family & they receive the absolute best of care. I would be happy to provide references & to keep in touch.

I have ridden for several years & consider myself a knowledgeable & capable rider. However, due to ongoing health issues with my horse, who is now retired, I haven’t ridden as consistently in more recent years & so I am no longer as confident as I once was. Therefore, I am seeking a laid back, best friend type, who does not need riding most days to remain safe & sane.

We will be enjoying fun hacks from home, attending organised pleasure rides, forest trips, XC schooling & some clinics…. maybe the odd local show in future - but just for fun! I will often be hacking alongside my young daughter on her (sometimes quirky!) horse, so it is especially important that I find a level-headed, trustworthy type who I can depend on. Due to us going out in our horsebox regularly, I would like to find a horse who is good to load / travel &, most importantly, who remains calm & polite to handle & ride in different environments.

Our horses are kept at home with us on a quiet yard. I would love to find a gentle natured, polite character & a true best friend type.

We live in a rural area & although we generally meet very little traffic, when we do, it is often likely to be a tractor/farm vehicle. Therefore, it is hugely important that my new horse is confident around this type of traffic.

* I do appreciate that no horse is ‘perfect’ & that ‘bombproof’ does not exist & I am open to compromise but please do just be honest about any possible known ‘issues’ as I will not buy unseen & would want to have any potential horse vetted *

We are based in Norfolk so ideally looking for something in or around East Anglia but would travel further if plenty of info, videos/photos could be provided beforehand. I have a sensible budget & very relaxed & loving forever home for the right horse.


Zoë Arkell - Pony Search Agent


Ref #: 402560
  • Actively looking for the best Pony Club ponies
  • Some fabulous knowledgeable homes waiting
  • No fees for sellers
  • Actively looking for the best Pony Club ponies
  • Some fabulous knowledgeable homes waiting
  • No fees for sellers

I have motivated clients looking for genuine, kind, quality and proven ponies to take part in all Pony Club activities.

The ponies I would love to hear about are those not needing to be advertised to secure a new home. There’s no harm in finding out whether I know of a better home and match. Perhaps you worry about your child finding it upsetting seeing their old pony regularly at rallies etc - then selling out of area could be a better solution.

These are motivated buyers receiving guidance as to what will likely suit their child - not the timewasters regularly reported. In most cases homes are also knowledgeable: simply lacking in time to conduct a search themselves. Most will also wait for the right pony so if you are not ready to sell yet, that’s not an issue.

There are some decent budgets available relative to age and medical conditions etc.

All leads will be handled with discretion.


Wanted 14.1-15h


Ref #: 404580
  • Safe fun allrounder
  • Geldings only
  • Genuine and honest
  • Safe fun allrounder
  • Geldings only
  • Genuine and honest

Looking for 12year olds next pony . Ideally want to find a pony that has been well loved and outgrown .

Nicely schooled and able to jump a course of upto 70 cm.

Must travel well and easy to handle

In return pony will have a 10 star home

All ages considered but ideally 8-15


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.


WANTED - 14.2-15.1HH PC/DRESSAGE SCHOOLMASTER/MISTRESS


Ref #: 404049
  • Loving, long term family home
  • Varied and sensible workload
  • Would want for nothing!
  • Loving, long term family home
  • Varied and sensible workload
  • Would want for nothing!

We have a tall 13yo, she is a quiet, natural jockey whose main interest is dressage, she enjoys jumping but isn’t super competitive. Having outgrown her fabulous 13.3/14hh Welsh x Cob who turns her hoof to a bit of everything, we are looking for a similar type with longer legs! Think overgrown pony rather than a horse, temperament, consistency and kindness are paramount. Must be well schooled with good transitions but we don’t need big/expressive movement. We’d like something that is happy jumping 70/80 tracks, has done plenty of rallies, been to camp, hacks nicely etc. Must be easy and straightforward on the ground, to travel etc.

We really aren’t stuck on a Connie and would happily consider a sensible Section D, LW cob or Irish type. We are offering a fabulous family home, the stables are next to the house and the children are very involved in the day to day care of their ponies. Life will be varied, they really will want for nothing. We recognise we are looking for a needle in a haystack and have the budget to reflect that. West Midlands based but can travel within reason. We will ask for references and veterinary history, we are pragmatic and sensible but want to make a decision based on all the facts!


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


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


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: 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 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.


148 PLAITED SHOW PONY WANTED


Ref #: 400638
  • -seeking a quality show pony
  • -have an incredibly knowledgeable support team behind me
  • -open to things that need slightly bringing on
  • -seeking a quality show pony
  • -have an incredibly knowledgeable support team behind me
  • -open to things that need slightly bringing on

15yo rider (5’6) seeking a quality 148 plaited show pony for the upcoming season, with ambitions to compete at county level including HOYS, RIHS ect.

Looking for a genuine, established pony with excellent manners and ring experience (doesn’t have to be hoys qualified ect). Seeking a straightforward, rideable pony — no sharp or nervous types — while still having the quality to be competitive.

Rider has a solid flatwork background with dressage experience and a knowledgeable, supportive team in place.

5 *experienced home
- Serious enquiries only
- Please message with anything suitable

Keen to find the right one to produce and enjoy!


Trafford photography

WANTED - Fun all rounder


Ref #: 402509
  • Experienced home on farm awaits with lightweight adult rider
  • I’m searching for a best friend with a safe, fun attitude to life
  • Gelding preferred (due to 2 mares on had already)
SOLD! (Vetting pending) pony found - thank you to so many people for reaching out. I tried to respond to as many as possible. Good luck finding new homes for some super horses and ponies
  • Experienced home on farm awaits with lightweight adult rider
  • I’m searching for a best friend with a safe, fun attitude to life
  • Gelding preferred (due to 2 mares on had already)
I’m on the lookout for a fun but safe set of hooves, ideally fitting the following criteria:
• 148-158cm
• gelding
• under 15 years (this is non-negotiable)
• must travel on a trailer
• must hack alone and in company without major quirks inc. napping and bucking
• must be a nice person to handle, no kickers
• horses with veterinary history considered with full disclosure, but no rehab projects
• bonus if they already know how to ride and lead (I have small children)
• something that doesn’t need riding every day and wouldn’t mind a break of up to a week between riding when necessary (I’m a nurse and work shifts)
• able to turnout in a mixed herd (1 other gelding and 1 mare, next to another mixed herd of 3)

In return I can offer:
• experienced (lifelong pony/horse owner) home
• daily turnout come rain or snow
• reasonably competent riding! I’ve previously competed at BE Novice and done lots of BD but have ridden very little in past 18 months
• I have a soft spot for thoroughbreds, but would prefer them to have some life experience outside of racing
• ideally I’d like to do some BD, some low level jumping clinics (90 ish) and lots of hacking. If I haven’t lost my nerve then maybe some low-level BS and BE
• I’m 5’3” and pretty consistently about 55-56kgs so ponies are welcome
• my horses are looked after to very high standards and want for nothing

Please send asking price along with initial information. Realistic budget available.
I’m based in Cambridgeshire but willing to travel for the right horse/pony

(Picture of my previous unicorn for interest and proof of previous riding ability!)

Mother / son share


Ref #: 402784
  • Fabulous home awaits
  • Looking for a genuine gelding approx 16hds to do BE eventing, PC teams, SJ and Dressage
  • Must be good to hack on own, load etc, mum to take for dressage lessons
  • Fabulous home awaits
  • Looking for a genuine gelding approx 16hds to do BE eventing, PC teams, SJ and Dressage
  • Must be good to hack on own, load etc, mum to take for dressage lessons

Kept on family farm, all year turnout available. Will be home for life for the right horse.

Ideally experienced up to BE100, SJ newcomers. Mum has competed up adv med and BHS accredited coach.

Kind loving home where horses happiness and well being is top priority.


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