Blackie - cracking little 12.2 hacking pony
- Fantastic temperament and character
- Very quick learner with huge scope for potential
- Low maintenance with a laid-back attitude
£3,250
- Cob
- Black
- Gelding
- 8 years
- 12.2 hands
- Fantastic temperament and character
- Very quick learner with huge scope for potential
- Low maintenance with a laid-back attitude
For sale; Blackie, a wonderful sturdy little hacking / project pony
Fantastic temperament and full of character; great with small children, dogs and other horses
Exceptional ground manners
Can live out 24/7, but equally happy and hugely polite in a stable - even when his other stable mate goes off out without him
Easy to catch, good for the farrier, good for the vet, good for the dentist, easy to worm and has been fully clipped without issue, although he is a bit impatient when his legs are clipped
Will load perfectly onto either a small narrow trailer or large horsebox
Particularly enjoys a groom and a fuss and stands beautifully when tied up - fell asleep having his mane pulled recently
Barefoot; trims required every 7 weeks or so
Currently living with a mare, has also lived with a gelding and in a mixed herd without issue
Passed a stage 2 vetting when I bought him in 2022 and I've had no issues with him health wise/soundness since. No laminitis but we do manage his grazing
Up to date with vaccinations; next due mid December 2025, teeth rasped May 2025 and feet trimmed 13th August
Has so far been unphased in all sorts of traffic - he is used to large farm vehicles and construction workers' vehicles
Low maintenance; lives pretty much on fresh air
LOVES, his hacking (alone or in company) and is very happy to squeeze through small gaps, cross little bridges, up and down banks, pops over logs, will splash through water and will go for hours without being silly once you turn for home. With this in mind, he may end up being a great little hunting pony.
Blackie is an honest, fun, genuine pony with a big heart and a lot of character. He will make a small lightweight adult or competent child jockey very happy. He has proven to be safe and reliable when used as a lead rein pony but would benefit from a confident rider off the lead rein due to his young (ish) age and that he is still learning in the school. He has attended various clinics and some pony club events where he has behaved brilliantly at the smaller, quieter events but has found the music, noise and other horses racing by harder to deal with at larger events so this will need to be worked on. He has decided he quite likes jumping and has also competed (with a small adult rider) at a couple of local unaffiliated SJ competitions, with the last outing resulting with a 2nd place.
I will only sell to a 5* home for him where he has company, endless hacks to enjoy and for somebody experienced to get the best out of him; he is a quick learner and whilst I already think he is absolutely brilliant, there is much more potential to unlock for somebody who has time and love to give him.
He will come with all his tack, which includes a saddle bought brand new for him (Wintec) and some rugs, although unless the weather is absolutely brutal, he can manage without.
All videos have been taken in the last 6 weeks.