• Irish Sports Pony
• Dun
• Mare
• 7 years
• 13.2hh / 138cm

• Super careful and scopey mare
• Bold and brave
• Enjoys her work

Honey is a super careful and scopey young mare. She has all the ability to make a top track 138. Honey is forward going and takes you to a fence but isn’t strong or silly.

Honey has previously competed in training shows in Ireland and has also been xc.

Honey is a pleasure to have on the yard. Always handled by kids, she is super safe. Good to hack, clip, shoe etc

• Dartmoor
• Bay
• Gelding
• 7 years
• 12.2hh / 127cm

• 12.2hh 7-Year-Old Registered Dartmoor Gelding by Springwater
• Exceptional Springwater breeding
• The most beautiful pony head, kind eye and outstanding movement

12.2hh 7-Year-Old Registered Dartmoor Gelding by Springwater

A very reluctant sale of our much-loved Dartmoor gelding, who has been with us for the last 2½ years. He has been produced slowly, sympathetically and correctly, and we feel he is now ready for someone to continue his education and fulfil his huge potential.

He has mainly hacked with us, is ridden weekly by a lightweight professional trainer (approximately 6 stone), and has also been happily ridden by our 9-year-old daughter. Last summer he was regularly schooled in an arena, ridden by a child and has attended a handful of local shows. At his most recent show, the judge described him as “spectacular”, commenting that he simply needed a little more mileage and experience.

He has exceptional Springwater breeding, and has the most beautiful pony head, kind eye and outstanding movement. We genuinely believe he has all the attributes to make a superb showing pony in the right hands.

He is a pleasure to own. Easy to groom, load and handle, he is polite and respectful on the ground with no bargy or pushy behaviour and would also make a fabulous in-hand show pony. He lives happily in a mixed herd, sits comfortably in the middle of the pecking order and has a lovely, kind temperament.

He has never shown any signs of laminitis, has never been footy or lame, and has always been carefully managed. He is up to date with podiatry and annual dentistry and vaccinations, and we have always prioritised his health and wellbeing.

He is still green in his schooling simply because he has been allowed to mature at his own pace rather than being rushed. He is a soft, sensitive boy rather than a cheeky or bolshy pony, and he deserves a rider who can continue to build his confidence and education.

While he has been ridden by our daughter, we would not describe him as a first ridden or one for a tiny child to canter off on independently. We feel he would be best suited to a confident child aged around 10+, a teenager or a small adult who will enjoy producing a quality native pony.

The only reason for this sale is that our daughter has suddenly had a growth spurt and, with him being her third pony, we simply aren’t doing him justice. We would much rather see him in a home where he can continue progressing and be someone’s special pony.

Ridden videos available.

📍 Ditchling, East Sussex

Asking four figures (starting with a 3)

The very best home is far more important to us than a quick sale. Serious enquiries only, please.

• Welsh Section A
• Grey
• Mare
• 5 years
• 11.1hh / 115cm

• True mountain pony type with the prettiest head, balanced conformation and clean limbs
• Successfully competed in ridden showing, WHP, HT's, SJ and even handy pony
• She has the foundations in place to be the perfect child’s pony

True mountain pony type with the prettiest head, balanced conformation, clean limbs and active, free movement across all three paces. She is willing, quick to learn, forward-thinking and loves a job.

Flossy is a lovely little character, who has been so much fun to own. With my youngest daughter on the lead we had a busy and successful lead rein season in 2025 competing in ridden showing, working hunter pony, hunter trials, SJ and even handy pony. She has behaved beautifully in the ring, producing mannerly shows when required, or happily upping the pace for a competitive round when showjumping against the clock!

At home she has introduced my daughter to riding off-lead, trotting round poles and cross poles, obstacle courses and hacking through our fields and down the lane. She’s put up with wobbly moments while perfecting up-downs and first canter strides on the lunge, and has stood patiently whilst being poked and prodded, brushed backwards and for those awkward first attempts at picking out feet. This current season she has had outings off the lead rein, competing in beginner showing classes, WH and exploring local lanes and xc courses.

My eldest daughter (10) has also taken her to arena hires, xc and show jumping where she has been bold, brave and super fun competing up to 50cm, and popping the odd bigger fence at home. Not in the slightest spooky, she has jumped water trays, fillers, coloured poles, xc fences, ditches, steps and splashes happily through water. She has untapped potential in WHP classes for a competitive little jockey (Tiny tots, Cradle Stakes, M&M etc) with her beautiful natural jump.

Whilst mostly showing at local level, Flossy was 3rd in the one LIHS LR Working Sports Pony we entered - in a ring full of top class combinations - so she also is a neat little prospect for STARS, LIHS and the Burghley WSP classes.

She has been introduced to fancy dress, handled regularly by children, loves being groomed and fussed and is very low maintenance. She has been regularly ridden bareback, in a headcollar, vaulted on, surrounded by dogs, sheep, poultry and has the foundations in place to be the perfect child’s pony.

Never sick or sorry, marches out of her stable every day and is very easy to have around. No health issues, fit and well. Good as gold for the farrier, clipping, bathing and up-to-date with dentist, physio and vaccinations. Loads and travels like a dream.

Will come with bridle and her rugs. Black Country worker saddle available by separate negotiation as bought new. Also full Le Mieux Wisteria set available if interested as this is “her colour”!!

We seek a knowledgeable and loving family home who can offer a varied life. I ask that no novices express interest due to her age and stage. She is not fully established as a FYFR as still low mileage and needs clear guidance from her rider, but is a truly lovely little family pony with so much to give.

Phonecalls preferred. Hundreds of photos and videos available of all we’ve done together. Private yard with ménage in Derbyshire for viewings.

• International 5* showjumper & experienced producer of horses from young horses to top level
• Training, competition, schooling & sales livery available / programmes tailored to each horse
• Excellent facilities in Devon with professional care, turnout and experienced management

Professional Showjumping Training, Competition & Livery at Birchenoak Stud Farm, Devon

Birchenoak Stud Farm offers a professional and individual approach to producing horses and riders, headed by international showjumper and UKCC Level 2 coach Elliott Smith.

Elliott has competed internationally through to 5* level, including Dublin, London/Olympia, Royal Windsor and Hamburg, with extensive experience producing horses from young horses through to top-level competition.

We currently have limited availability for horses to join the yard for:

• Competition & training livery

• Horses sent for schooling and further education

• Young horse production

• Competition riding

• Sales livery and preparation

• Short-term intensive training

• Full livery

• Private showjumping and flatwork lessons

Every horse is treated individually, with training programmes tailored around the horse, owner and their goals. Whether that is improving confidence and rideability, developing a young horse, moving up through the levels or producing a horse towards serious competition, the focus is on correct, sympathetic and progressive training.

Birchenoak Stud Farm benefits from excellent facilities including a large all-weather arena, quality stabling, turnout and hacking, with horses managed by an experienced professional team.

Lessons are also available at Birchenoak Stud Farm for riders wanting to improve their flatwork, jumping, confidence or competition performance.

We welcome enquiries from owners looking for a professional rider to take on and develop their horse, as well as riders looking for regular coaching.

Based in Devon. Please get in touch to discuss your horse and what we can offer.

• TB x
• Chestnut
• Mare
• 13 years
• 15.2hh / 158cm

• Winner of Novice Working Hunter
• Kind, Genuine, Forgiving
• Reserve Champion in Hunter Ring last time out.

Squirrel – the sort of horse people dream of owning.

15.2, 13-year-old, Homebred TB x WB Mare

Squirrel really has done it all. She has competed BS to Discovery, attended dressage competitions and BE training events, and most recently won the Novice Working Hunter before standing Reserve Champion.

She works beautifully on the flat with three correct paces and is brave, careful and incredibly genuine to jump. She’s the type of horse that always wants to help her rider and never holds a grudge if they make a mistake.

Squirrel is an absolute pleasure to have on the yard. Easy to catch, load, travel and shoe, she stands quietly on the lorry, happily goes out with others or waits on her own.

She is ridden by everyone here and recently attended an arena hire with a 13-year-old rider who had never ridden her before (video available).

She hacks brilliantly in company and is sensible in open spaces. One of her only faults is that she can lack confidence hacking alone and needs reassurance.

She has had two years out to produce a lovely foal, due to a lack of rider.

This is an absolutely heartbreaking sale. Squirrel has been bred, produced and loved by the same family her whole life. She deserves a competitive young rider or amateur who will appreciate just how special she is and enjoy everything she still has to offer.

She is the Ultimate Allrounder who can turn her hoof to anything.

Open to any vetting, trainer or viewing.

Please WhatsApp 07587 048714 for more information, videos or to arrange a viewing.

• Welsh Section C
• Bay roan
• Gelding
• 6 years
• 13hh / 133cm

• Eye catching
• Ready to bring on
• Good doer

Henry is looking for his new home. He’s a Reg Welsh section c gelding 6 years 13hh Henry is a beautiful bay roan,

Been brought on slowly now ready for a confident rider to bring him on. He has been over poles and popped small jumps on lead rein.

He makes a lovely shape over fences on the lunge potentially make a good all-rounder in right hands.

Only ever been ridden by novice children. He’s green in the school and off the lead rein. He lives out all year round and a good doer. He is bare footed,currently out of work and being wasted in the field.

Looking for a hassle free sale hence price.

I have been putting this off for a long time. He’s up to date with jabs,dentist and farrier.

Very sad sale, please get in contact for more information pictures and videos

• Connemara
• Grey
• Gelding
• 12 years
• 15.2hh / 158cm

• Straightforward quality gelding
• Very genuine in every way
• Hunts. Show Jumps XC or Show

This kind straightforward horse is good to do in every way. Jumps really well SJ or XC.

Safe sensible hack on his own or with others.

Lovely all family horse as is happy in all disciplines. Lovel mover.

Would show in Connemara or Small hunter classes. Would do a nice test.

Has hunted.

• Welsh Section A
• Chestnut
• Mare
• 12 years
• 11.3hh / 120cm

• Pretty registered Welsh A with flaxen mane and tail
• Used to kids and carnage, happy to be dressed up and fussed over
• Great to hack, jump, games, x-country, fancy dress, handy pony etc!

Our lead rein queen has done her job and my daughter is now ready to move on. My daughter has gone from being wobbly jelly, to a beautiful rising trot, first canters, and winning show jumping rounds, all on the lead. They won the winter showjumping league in May in both x-poles and 40cm.

She is an 11.3 (LHC) REGISTERED Welsh A chestnut mare with flaxen mane and tail. The pretty type you could show if you were a showing family- we are more into handy pony and jumping.

There are not many ponies you can take in the garden/house and on the school run with around 70 school kids surrounding and grabbing at them, she really is the most chilled lead rein pony.

She’s the type that can be bathed and plaited by kids, cartwheeled around, dressed up with sheets over her head to be a ghost(!) at halloween, tinsel at Christmas, all the non-horsey school friends coming for rides after school and have non-horsey dads tack her up!

She is not being sold as a first ridden as has not been used as this, she’s been our lead rein queen. I imagine older competent siblings or petite parents could school her and get her to this stage, but that’s not for us.

Great to load, clip, trim(barefoot), happy to stand on box all day, chilled at shows, up to date with teeth and vaccs etc. Fit and ready to go after a successful camp!

Tonnes of videos and pictures. Serious enquiries only as I will have a heartbroken little girl during this process. 07827441311.

• Holsteiner
• Bay
• Gelding
• 17 years
• 17.3hh / 181cm

• Suitable for lower level competition
• Enjoys Off Road hacking
• Homebred, lovely nature

My lovely handsome imposing gelding is now looking for his forever home where he will be suitable for someone to enjoy competing at the lower levels and keep him in regular but not too strenuous work. 

Really enjoys work and hacking but he is best suited to off road hacking as not great in traffic. He will happily go own his own or company. 

Beautifully schooled horse who carries himself with ease so don't let his size put you off, he is very light in the hand! However he is very sensitive and only suited to an experienced quiet rider. 

Has some vet history which will be disclosed, needs someone who will work empathetically with him. A real head turner looking for an appreciative and kind new owner. 

Genuine reason for sale and is of no fault of his own. No novice riders / dealers/ day dreamers. Seeking the best of private homes for this special horse, refs will be required. Video on request.

• Anglo European
• Black
• Gelding
• 8 years
• 16hh / 163cm

• Has been to all major summer BS shows including Bicton and Hickstead ‘25 and ‘26 jumping up to 1.05m
• Placed 10th in the 5yo GP at Arena UK 2023
• Winner of the novice final at Bicton tour 2023

Jamesfield Caiman aka Jackson, 16hh, 8yo, black gelding well bred by Cobra.

Jackson is very genuine and forgiving into a fence, not offended by a miss at all and just wants to please his rider. Has jumped double clear up to 1.10m in the ring and schooled up to 1.20m at home.

He’s snaffle mouthed and not strong. Works beautifully on the flat with established changes, would produce a lovely dressage test. He’s been xc schooling round BE courses proving willing, has the potential to event.

He loves his hacking, both alone and in company. Has been to the beach and up the common, a dream in open spaces. Good to do in all ways including load and travel on everything, catch, clip, farrier (currently barefoot but has had shoes in the past).

Great first horse coming off ponies or high end RC/PC competition horse. Ridden by 12 year old.

He is so lovely and affectionate on the ground. He loves to have a person.

Only for sale due to rider’s university commitments.

Based near Cardiff airport with excellent trial facilities.

• Welsh Part Bred
• Black
• Mare
• 16 years
• 13.2hh / 138cm

• Loving girly on the ground
• Bold and forward to ride but safe with brakes
• Experienced, been there and seen it with children and smaller adults

Emily is a great pony who will turn her hand to anything, she'll do a smart test with good paces, jumps boldly and will travel and stand at competitions, hunting and training.

She has been ridden most recently by a young lad, who has moved onto a bigger horse, but took her to low-level jumping competitions, hunting and pony club. Before that a petite adult jockey who did a little of everything with her. She has also been with me (her trainer) giving lessons to a variety of my students and thriving well under the structured routine.

She is a forward ride and will respond easily to aids so she does respond well to confident little jockeys who want to gain experience with a pony with talent.

She prefers a routine environment and plenty of work or she can be reluctant to come in (will come for food straight away!). Happy to come in daily but can live out 24/7 all year as she's hardy with no signs of lami (touch wood!). Gets along turned out with mares and geldings.

She hasn't had any lameness in the years I've known her and showing no signs of her age in herself or her ridden work.

Good with farrier, vet and for most grooming - I have had to sedate her to clip her out, especially the legs, but if you like feather that's not a problem, I also imagine with some time she would improve but for ease and calm we found that was the best way.

Comes with tack and wardrobe.

Reduced as she isn't getting the attention she deserves!

Currently stabled on Hamps/Berks border - can be seen in Cotswolds, Oxfordshire with prior agreement.

• Gelding
• 6 years
• 16.1hh / 166cm

• Good looking 6 year old gelding 16.1 by Vivant van de Heffinck x Maltstriker
• Done unaffiliated dressage, XC schooling, few training shows, farm rides
• Has a good step and careful jump

Good looking 6 year old gelding 16.1 by Vivant van de Heffinck x Maltstriker.

Done unaffiliated dressage, XC schooling, few training shows, farm rides.

Hack all day alone or in company, not sharp and doesn't need riding everyday.

Good to travel , catch and so on.

Has a good step and careful jump.

Up to date with everything , clean and correct.

Can ring / text / WhatsApp 

• Oldenburg
• Dark bay
• Gelding
• 9 years
• 17hh / 173cm

• A real gentleman
• Beautifully schooled
• Looking for his life partner

If your looking for a quality horse on a smaller budget then this boy could be the one for you

Beautiful kind 17hh 9yo Bay Gelding – Established Schooling and good Temperament.

breeding by D’egalite x Fidertanz.

This lovely gentleman has been with us for the past couple of months and he has been absolute pleasure to get to know.

He has three good paces: He is well-trained, having spent six years with his previous rider who established a fantastic foundation.(previous rider didn’t compete lots) recently won his first bd show with 70 percent ,This includes extensive groundwork and familiarity with the TRT method

Under saddle, he is a fun, rewarding ride. He would suit someone looking to have fun playing with advanced movements at home and or competing at the lower levels (such as Area Festivals). He is already quite established in:

* Half-passes

* Flying changes

* Lateral work

To keep him in peak physical and mental health, he thrives on a varied lifestyle not the sort of horse that would enjoy been schooled 6 days a weeks but fine if

* Plenty of daily turnout

* Regular hacking

* Pole work

Finding the right home for this special horse absolute priority. He will make a fantastic partner for an amateur looking for a talented, well-schooled horse to bond with and enjoy a varied

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DYb55DMo8sM/

Has won his first bd show on 70 percent

He is only for sale as the owner can’t afford to keep them all and is giving up.

Serious inquiries only. Full details, history, and videos are gladly shared upon discussion.

Has cribbed randomly and is this price due to an old medical finding but will disclose to interested party and for the money for his level of training 13k negotiable to right person, if it wasnt for this he would be a lot more.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DYb55DMo8sM/?igsh=dHZpZTlxbjVocmpr

• Connemara Part Bred
• Chocolate Dun
• Gelding
• 4 years
• 15.2hh / 158cm

• Real correct active paces
• A lovey horse to deal with in all ways

15.2 4 yo bay gelding by Sinatra. With very good pony and dressage in his breeding.

This young lad is an absolute delight to deal with and produce. Such a straight forward brain. He has a range of very correct active paces. Which will only improve the stronger he gets.

He has a very correct deliberate jump once he figures it all out. This horse is so willing of everything asked of him. Not spooky. Or complicated in any way at all.

Would suit someone looking for a really easy straight forward little horse to produce up the grades in what ever discipline.

Thank you’ll have a lot of fun and success.

• Irish Draught
• Piebald
• Gelding
• 6 years
• 16hh / 163cm

• Hacks alone or in company
• Lives off fresh air
• Genuine

This is a very difficult decision that has taken me years to make, so finding the right home for Willy is my absolute priority.

Willy is a 6 year old Irish Draught X. Willy is a genuine, kind horse who is happiest as a fun riding and hacking horse. He loves his hacking job and will go out alone or in company, taking everything in his stride. He has a lovely, genuine nature, and although he pulls the occasional grumpy face, he'd never act upon it – underneath it all, he's the sweetest horse.

Willy has enjoyed a varied life and has plenty of ‘life’ experience. We've previously done showjumping, cross-country training, showing shows, camp, beach rides, and lots of fun rides together. However, due to his needs, it's in his best interests to remain a happy hacker, where he is happiest and most comfortable.

He has very mild osteoarthritis and thin soles, meaning hacking is the most suitable job for him. He also has sarcoids on his sheath, which have been managed conservatively. He's barefoot and wears hoof boots, which we've found suit him far better than shoes after trying different options. He's currently been back in full work for almost five months after a quiet winter and has been happy, comfortable, and thriving.

Willy is incredibly easy to have around. He lives off fresh air, is low maintenance, and is the type of horse you can leave in the field for months and then hop straight back on as though he'd been ridden yesterday.

This is a heartbreaking sale, so I'm looking for a knowledgeable, loving home where he'll continue to enjoy the relaxed lifestyle he loves. I'm very happy to discuss his full medical history in detail with genuinely interested buyers.

The right home is far more important than a quick sale and I will be really picky on where he goes.

Price is without his wardrobe. Hoof boots, 2 year old new fitted saddle, bridle and rugs available via separate negotiation.

• Irish Sports Pony
• Dun
• Mare
• 7 years
• 13.2hh / 138cm

• Super careful and scopey mare
• Bold and brave
• Enjoys her work

Honey is a super careful and scopey young mare. She has all the ability to make a top track 138. Honey is forward going and takes you to a fence but isn’t strong or silly.

Honey has previously competed in training shows in Ireland and has also been xc.

Honey is a pleasure to have on the yard. Always handled by kids, she is super safe. Good to hack, clip, shoe etc

• Dartmoor
• Bay
• Gelding
• 7 years
• 12.2hh / 127cm

• 12.2hh 7-Year-Old Registered Dartmoor Gelding by Springwater
• Exceptional Springwater breeding
• The most beautiful pony head, kind eye and outstanding movement

12.2hh 7-Year-Old Registered Dartmoor Gelding by Springwater

A very reluctant sale of our much-loved Dartmoor gelding, who has been with us for the last 2½ years. He has been produced slowly, sympathetically and correctly, and we feel he is now ready for someone to continue his education and fulfil his huge potential.

He has mainly hacked with us, is ridden weekly by a lightweight professional trainer (approximately 6 stone), and has also been happily ridden by our 9-year-old daughter. Last summer he was regularly schooled in an arena, ridden by a child and has attended a handful of local shows. At his most recent show, the judge described him as “spectacular”, commenting that he simply needed a little more mileage and experience.

He has exceptional Springwater breeding, and has the most beautiful pony head, kind eye and outstanding movement. We genuinely believe he has all the attributes to make a superb showing pony in the right hands.

He is a pleasure to own. Easy to groom, load and handle, he is polite and respectful on the ground with no bargy or pushy behaviour and would also make a fabulous in-hand show pony. He lives happily in a mixed herd, sits comfortably in the middle of the pecking order and has a lovely, kind temperament.

He has never shown any signs of laminitis, has never been footy or lame, and has always been carefully managed. He is up to date with podiatry and annual dentistry and vaccinations, and we have always prioritised his health and wellbeing.

He is still green in his schooling simply because he has been allowed to mature at his own pace rather than being rushed. He is a soft, sensitive boy rather than a cheeky or bolshy pony, and he deserves a rider who can continue to build his confidence and education.

While he has been ridden by our daughter, we would not describe him as a first ridden or one for a tiny child to canter off on independently. We feel he would be best suited to a confident child aged around 10+, a teenager or a small adult who will enjoy producing a quality native pony.

The only reason for this sale is that our daughter has suddenly had a growth spurt and, with him being her third pony, we simply aren’t doing him justice. We would much rather see him in a home where he can continue progressing and be someone’s special pony.

Ridden videos available.

📍 Ditchling, East Sussex

Asking four figures (starting with a 3)

The very best home is far more important to us than a quick sale. Serious enquiries only, please.

• Welsh Section A
• Grey
• Mare
• 5 years
• 11.1hh / 115cm

• True mountain pony type with the prettiest head, balanced conformation and clean limbs
• Successfully competed in ridden showing, WHP, HT's, SJ and even handy pony
• She has the foundations in place to be the perfect child’s pony

True mountain pony type with the prettiest head, balanced conformation, clean limbs and active, free movement across all three paces. She is willing, quick to learn, forward-thinking and loves a job.

Flossy is a lovely little character, who has been so much fun to own. With my youngest daughter on the lead we had a busy and successful lead rein season in 2025 competing in ridden showing, working hunter pony, hunter trials, SJ and even handy pony. She has behaved beautifully in the ring, producing mannerly shows when required, or happily upping the pace for a competitive round when showjumping against the clock!

At home she has introduced my daughter to riding off-lead, trotting round poles and cross poles, obstacle courses and hacking through our fields and down the lane. She’s put up with wobbly moments while perfecting up-downs and first canter strides on the lunge, and has stood patiently whilst being poked and prodded, brushed backwards and for those awkward first attempts at picking out feet. This current season she has had outings off the lead rein, competing in beginner showing classes, WH and exploring local lanes and xc courses.

My eldest daughter (10) has also taken her to arena hires, xc and show jumping where she has been bold, brave and super fun competing up to 50cm, and popping the odd bigger fence at home. Not in the slightest spooky, she has jumped water trays, fillers, coloured poles, xc fences, ditches, steps and splashes happily through water. She has untapped potential in WHP classes for a competitive little jockey (Tiny tots, Cradle Stakes, M&M etc) with her beautiful natural jump.

Whilst mostly showing at local level, Flossy was 3rd in the one LIHS LR Working Sports Pony we entered - in a ring full of top class combinations - so she also is a neat little prospect for STARS, LIHS and the Burghley WSP classes.

She has been introduced to fancy dress, handled regularly by children, loves being groomed and fussed and is very low maintenance. She has been regularly ridden bareback, in a headcollar, vaulted on, surrounded by dogs, sheep, poultry and has the foundations in place to be the perfect child’s pony.

Never sick or sorry, marches out of her stable every day and is very easy to have around. No health issues, fit and well. Good as gold for the farrier, clipping, bathing and up-to-date with dentist, physio and vaccinations. Loads and travels like a dream.

Will come with bridle and her rugs. Black Country worker saddle available by separate negotiation as bought new. Also full Le Mieux Wisteria set available if interested as this is “her colour”!!

We seek a knowledgeable and loving family home who can offer a varied life. I ask that no novices express interest due to her age and stage. She is not fully established as a FYFR as still low mileage and needs clear guidance from her rider, but is a truly lovely little family pony with so much to give.

Phonecalls preferred. Hundreds of photos and videos available of all we’ve done together. Private yard with ménage in Derbyshire for viewings.

• International 5* showjumper & experienced producer of horses from young horses to top level
• Training, competition, schooling & sales livery available / programmes tailored to each horse
• Excellent facilities in Devon with professional care, turnout and experienced management

Professional Showjumping Training, Competition & Livery at Birchenoak Stud Farm, Devon

Birchenoak Stud Farm offers a professional and individual approach to producing horses and riders, headed by international showjumper and UKCC Level 2 coach Elliott Smith.

Elliott has competed internationally through to 5* level, including Dublin, London/Olympia, Royal Windsor and Hamburg, with extensive experience producing horses from young horses through to top-level competition.

We currently have limited availability for horses to join the yard for:

• Competition & training livery

• Horses sent for schooling and further education

• Young horse production

• Competition riding

• Sales livery and preparation

• Short-term intensive training

• Full livery

• Private showjumping and flatwork lessons

Every horse is treated individually, with training programmes tailored around the horse, owner and their goals. Whether that is improving confidence and rideability, developing a young horse, moving up through the levels or producing a horse towards serious competition, the focus is on correct, sympathetic and progressive training.

Birchenoak Stud Farm benefits from excellent facilities including a large all-weather arena, quality stabling, turnout and hacking, with horses managed by an experienced professional team.

Lessons are also available at Birchenoak Stud Farm for riders wanting to improve their flatwork, jumping, confidence or competition performance.

We welcome enquiries from owners looking for a professional rider to take on and develop their horse, as well as riders looking for regular coaching.

Based in Devon. Please get in touch to discuss your horse and what we can offer.

• TB x
• Chestnut
• Mare
• 13 years
• 15.2hh / 158cm

• Winner of Novice Working Hunter
• Kind, Genuine, Forgiving
• Reserve Champion in Hunter Ring last time out.

Squirrel – the sort of horse people dream of owning.

15.2, 13-year-old, Homebred TB x WB Mare

Squirrel really has done it all. She has competed BS to Discovery, attended dressage competitions and BE training events, and most recently won the Novice Working Hunter before standing Reserve Champion.

She works beautifully on the flat with three correct paces and is brave, careful and incredibly genuine to jump. She’s the type of horse that always wants to help her rider and never holds a grudge if they make a mistake.

Squirrel is an absolute pleasure to have on the yard. Easy to catch, load, travel and shoe, she stands quietly on the lorry, happily goes out with others or waits on her own.

She is ridden by everyone here and recently attended an arena hire with a 13-year-old rider who had never ridden her before (video available).

She hacks brilliantly in company and is sensible in open spaces. One of her only faults is that she can lack confidence hacking alone and needs reassurance.

She has had two years out to produce a lovely foal, due to a lack of rider.

This is an absolutely heartbreaking sale. Squirrel has been bred, produced and loved by the same family her whole life. She deserves a competitive young rider or amateur who will appreciate just how special she is and enjoy everything she still has to offer.

She is the Ultimate Allrounder who can turn her hoof to anything.

Open to any vetting, trainer or viewing.

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• Welsh Section C
• Bay roan
• Gelding
• 6 years
• 13hh / 133cm

• Eye catching
• Ready to bring on
• Good doer

Henry is looking for his new home. He’s a Reg Welsh section c gelding 6 years 13hh Henry is a beautiful bay roan,

Been brought on slowly now ready for a confident rider to bring him on. He has been over poles and popped small jumps on lead rein.

He makes a lovely shape over fences on the lunge potentially make a good all-rounder in right hands.

Only ever been ridden by novice children. He’s green in the school and off the lead rein. He lives out all year round and a good doer. He is bare footed,currently out of work and being wasted in the field.

Looking for a hassle free sale hence price.

I have been putting this off for a long time. He’s up to date with jabs,dentist and farrier.

Very sad sale, please get in contact for more information pictures and videos

• Connemara
• Grey
• Gelding
• 12 years
• 15.2hh / 158cm

• Straightforward quality gelding
• Very genuine in every way
• Hunts. Show Jumps XC or Show

This kind straightforward horse is good to do in every way. Jumps really well SJ or XC.

Safe sensible hack on his own or with others.

Lovely all family horse as is happy in all disciplines. Lovel mover.

Would show in Connemara or Small hunter classes. Would do a nice test.

Has hunted.

• Welsh Section A
• Chestnut
• Mare
• 12 years
• 11.3hh / 120cm

• Pretty registered Welsh A with flaxen mane and tail
• Used to kids and carnage, happy to be dressed up and fussed over
• Great to hack, jump, games, x-country, fancy dress, handy pony etc!

Our lead rein queen has done her job and my daughter is now ready to move on. My daughter has gone from being wobbly jelly, to a beautiful rising trot, first canters, and winning show jumping rounds, all on the lead. They won the winter showjumping league in May in both x-poles and 40cm.

She is an 11.3 (LHC) REGISTERED Welsh A chestnut mare with flaxen mane and tail. The pretty type you could show if you were a showing family- we are more into handy pony and jumping.

There are not many ponies you can take in the garden/house and on the school run with around 70 school kids surrounding and grabbing at them, she really is the most chilled lead rein pony.

She’s the type that can be bathed and plaited by kids, cartwheeled around, dressed up with sheets over her head to be a ghost(!) at halloween, tinsel at Christmas, all the non-horsey school friends coming for rides after school and have non-horsey dads tack her up!

She is not being sold as a first ridden as has not been used as this, she’s been our lead rein queen. I imagine older competent siblings or petite parents could school her and get her to this stage, but that’s not for us.

Great to load, clip, trim(barefoot), happy to stand on box all day, chilled at shows, up to date with teeth and vaccs etc. Fit and ready to go after a successful camp!

Tonnes of videos and pictures. Serious enquiries only as I will have a heartbroken little girl during this process. 07827441311.

• Holsteiner
• Bay
• Gelding
• 17 years
• 17.3hh / 181cm

• Suitable for lower level competition
• Enjoys Off Road hacking
• Homebred, lovely nature

My lovely handsome imposing gelding is now looking for his forever home where he will be suitable for someone to enjoy competing at the lower levels and keep him in regular but not too strenuous work. 

Really enjoys work and hacking but he is best suited to off road hacking as not great in traffic. He will happily go own his own or company. 

Beautifully schooled horse who carries himself with ease so don't let his size put you off, he is very light in the hand! However he is very sensitive and only suited to an experienced quiet rider. 

Has some vet history which will be disclosed, needs someone who will work empathetically with him. A real head turner looking for an appreciative and kind new owner. 

Genuine reason for sale and is of no fault of his own. No novice riders / dealers/ day dreamers. Seeking the best of private homes for this special horse, refs will be required. Video on request.

• Anglo European
• Black
• Gelding
• 8 years
• 16hh / 163cm

• Has been to all major summer BS shows including Bicton and Hickstead ‘25 and ‘26 jumping up to 1.05m
• Placed 10th in the 5yo GP at Arena UK 2023
• Winner of the novice final at Bicton tour 2023

Jamesfield Caiman aka Jackson, 16hh, 8yo, black gelding well bred by Cobra.

Jackson is very genuine and forgiving into a fence, not offended by a miss at all and just wants to please his rider. Has jumped double clear up to 1.10m in the ring and schooled up to 1.20m at home.

He’s snaffle mouthed and not strong. Works beautifully on the flat with established changes, would produce a lovely dressage test. He’s been xc schooling round BE courses proving willing, has the potential to event.

He loves his hacking, both alone and in company. Has been to the beach and up the common, a dream in open spaces. Good to do in all ways including load and travel on everything, catch, clip, farrier (currently barefoot but has had shoes in the past).

Great first horse coming off ponies or high end RC/PC competition horse. Ridden by 12 year old.

He is so lovely and affectionate on the ground. He loves to have a person.

Only for sale due to rider’s university commitments.

Based near Cardiff airport with excellent trial facilities.

• Welsh Part Bred
• Black
• Mare
• 16 years
• 13.2hh / 138cm

• Loving girly on the ground
• Bold and forward to ride but safe with brakes
• Experienced, been there and seen it with children and smaller adults

Emily is a great pony who will turn her hand to anything, she'll do a smart test with good paces, jumps boldly and will travel and stand at competitions, hunting and training.

She has been ridden most recently by a young lad, who has moved onto a bigger horse, but took her to low-level jumping competitions, hunting and pony club. Before that a petite adult jockey who did a little of everything with her. She has also been with me (her trainer) giving lessons to a variety of my students and thriving well under the structured routine.

She is a forward ride and will respond easily to aids so she does respond well to confident little jockeys who want to gain experience with a pony with talent.

She prefers a routine environment and plenty of work or she can be reluctant to come in (will come for food straight away!). Happy to come in daily but can live out 24/7 all year as she's hardy with no signs of lami (touch wood!). Gets along turned out with mares and geldings.

She hasn't had any lameness in the years I've known her and showing no signs of her age in herself or her ridden work.

Good with farrier, vet and for most grooming - I have had to sedate her to clip her out, especially the legs, but if you like feather that's not a problem, I also imagine with some time she would improve but for ease and calm we found that was the best way.

Comes with tack and wardrobe.

Reduced as she isn't getting the attention she deserves!

Currently stabled on Hamps/Berks border - can be seen in Cotswolds, Oxfordshire with prior agreement.

• Gelding
• 6 years
• 16.1hh / 166cm

• Good looking 6 year old gelding 16.1 by Vivant van de Heffinck x Maltstriker
• Done unaffiliated dressage, XC schooling, few training shows, farm rides
• Has a good step and careful jump

Good looking 6 year old gelding 16.1 by Vivant van de Heffinck x Maltstriker.

Done unaffiliated dressage, XC schooling, few training shows, farm rides.

Hack all day alone or in company, not sharp and doesn't need riding everyday.

Good to travel , catch and so on.

Has a good step and careful jump.

Up to date with everything , clean and correct.

Can ring / text / WhatsApp 

• Oldenburg
• Dark bay
• Gelding
• 9 years
• 17hh / 173cm

• A real gentleman
• Beautifully schooled
• Looking for his life partner

If your looking for a quality horse on a smaller budget then this boy could be the one for you

Beautiful kind 17hh 9yo Bay Gelding – Established Schooling and good Temperament.

breeding by D’egalite x Fidertanz.

This lovely gentleman has been with us for the past couple of months and he has been absolute pleasure to get to know.

He has three good paces: He is well-trained, having spent six years with his previous rider who established a fantastic foundation.(previous rider didn’t compete lots) recently won his first bd show with 70 percent ,This includes extensive groundwork and familiarity with the TRT method

Under saddle, he is a fun, rewarding ride. He would suit someone looking to have fun playing with advanced movements at home and or competing at the lower levels (such as Area Festivals). He is already quite established in:

* Half-passes

* Flying changes

* Lateral work

To keep him in peak physical and mental health, he thrives on a varied lifestyle not the sort of horse that would enjoy been schooled 6 days a weeks but fine if

* Plenty of daily turnout

* Regular hacking

* Pole work

Finding the right home for this special horse absolute priority. He will make a fantastic partner for an amateur looking for a talented, well-schooled horse to bond with and enjoy a varied

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Has won his first bd show on 70 percent

He is only for sale as the owner can’t afford to keep them all and is giving up.

Serious inquiries only. Full details, history, and videos are gladly shared upon discussion.

Has cribbed randomly and is this price due to an old medical finding but will disclose to interested party and for the money for his level of training 13k negotiable to right person, if it wasnt for this he would be a lot more.

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• Connemara Part Bred
• Chocolate Dun
• Gelding
• 4 years
• 15.2hh / 158cm

• Real correct active paces
• A lovey horse to deal with in all ways

15.2 4 yo bay gelding by Sinatra. With very good pony and dressage in his breeding.

This young lad is an absolute delight to deal with and produce. Such a straight forward brain. He has a range of very correct active paces. Which will only improve the stronger he gets.

He has a very correct deliberate jump once he figures it all out. This horse is so willing of everything asked of him. Not spooky. Or complicated in any way at all.

Would suit someone looking for a really easy straight forward little horse to produce up the grades in what ever discipline.

Thank you’ll have a lot of fun and success.

• Irish Draught
• Piebald
• Gelding
• 6 years
• 16hh / 163cm

• Hacks alone or in company
• Lives off fresh air
• Genuine

This is a very difficult decision that has taken me years to make, so finding the right home for Willy is my absolute priority.

Willy is a 6 year old Irish Draught X. Willy is a genuine, kind horse who is happiest as a fun riding and hacking horse. He loves his hacking job and will go out alone or in company, taking everything in his stride. He has a lovely, genuine nature, and although he pulls the occasional grumpy face, he'd never act upon it – underneath it all, he's the sweetest horse.

Willy has enjoyed a varied life and has plenty of ‘life’ experience. We've previously done showjumping, cross-country training, showing shows, camp, beach rides, and lots of fun rides together. However, due to his needs, it's in his best interests to remain a happy hacker, where he is happiest and most comfortable.

He has very mild osteoarthritis and thin soles, meaning hacking is the most suitable job for him. He also has sarcoids on his sheath, which have been managed conservatively. He's barefoot and wears hoof boots, which we've found suit him far better than shoes after trying different options. He's currently been back in full work for almost five months after a quiet winter and has been happy, comfortable, and thriving.

Willy is incredibly easy to have around. He lives off fresh air, is low maintenance, and is the type of horse you can leave in the field for months and then hop straight back on as though he'd been ridden yesterday.

This is a heartbreaking sale, so I'm looking for a knowledgeable, loving home where he'll continue to enjoy the relaxed lifestyle he loves. I'm very happy to discuss his full medical history in detail with genuinely interested buyers.

The right home is far more important than a quick sale and I will be really picky on where he goes.

Price is without his wardrobe. Hoof boots, 2 year old new fitted saddle, bridle and rugs available via separate negotiation.