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Characterful Welsh C Pony


Ref #: 363017
  • Pony Club
  • X country
  • Welsh Section C
  • Chestnut
  • Gelding
  • 26 years
  • 12.2 hands
  • Pony Club
  • X country
A former pony club and cross country pony, now looking for a retirement home where he can do a bit of schooling and pony clubbing and live out his days as companion.

Lovely safe but forward ride, handles well, and has a sociable loving temperament.

Will stand for hours to be groomed and brushed.

In excellent all round health, up to date with worming and teeth. Never been sick or sorry.

Wanted forever genuine allrounder


Ref #: 243490
  • Mother daughter share for fun varied life
  • Long term experienced, family home
  • Mother daughter share for fun varied life
  • Long term experienced, family home
#We are still looking and available to view this week

Wanted kind allrounder
In an ideal world we would love:

#14.3hh to 16hh but would go slightly bigger or smaller if takes up the leg well
#Any age if genuine and more than happy with older
#loves jumping and fairly honest to a fence
# Enjoys hacking alone and in company up our quiet lanes, on the moors etc
# Riding club with mum, xc schooling etc
# lots of fun with competent, confident daughter competing etc
# Good in traffic, good to load and travel mainly in a trailer.
# not sharp and happy with the odd day off.
# will consider blemishes or easy to manage health issues

In return for this lovely unicorn we can offer a loving long term experienced home. Where they will want for nothing and be very much part of our horsey family. We have stables at home and daily turnout with our other ponies and can cater for most needs.

Good budget and will consider loan or lease. Happy also to wait if you’re not quite ready to sell yet.
South Devon based but will travel a few hours

Golden Oldie Wanted!


Ref #: 363296
  • Pony looking for a quieter life?
  • Safe, reliable and trustworthy?
  • Easy and straightforward?
  • 15 years
  • 11 hands
  • Pony looking for a quieter life?
  • Safe, reliable and trustworthy?
  • Easy and straightforward?
We are looking for a golden oldie pony who is ready to wind down in their later years. Must be a safe and reliable pony for my daughter to potter about on.

The ideal candidate will be
- aged late teens to early twenties
- mare or gelding
- between 11-13 hh
- happy character who enjoys lots of fuss
- been there, done that type now ready for a quieter life
- happy to be ridden on short hacks at weekends and after school by 6y.o.
- bombproof and happy to hack alone
- able to live alongside mares and geldings

We can offer a knowledgeable and caring home for life with lots of love and attention. The pony will be living at our home with turnout and stabling available.

If you have a pony who fits the bill we would love to hear from you.

Registered Connemara


Ref #: 362623
  • Mother / Daughter share.
  • Sweet and kind to look after.
  • Super family allround pony.
SOLD!
  • Connemara
  • Grey
  • Gelding
  • 19 years
  • 14.2 hands
  • Mother / Daughter share.
  • Sweet and kind to look after.
  • Super family allround pony.

During his 10 years with us he has been used for fun by all the family and friends; hacking, hunting, unaffiliated eventing, dressage and jumping.

Also spending glorious times on holiday with our family in Cornwall. 

He has hunted for many seasons with us.

Loves SJ and XC, over any ditch, hedge or obstacle, when hunting, competing or schooling.

He also does a good test and has been well placed unaffiliated eventing.

He is a forward going ride, ideal for a reasonably confident rider to enjoy.

He is sweet and kind to look after, clip, shoe, catch and quiet in traffic.

Videos and more pics available.

Drumlane Warrior Moy Hazy Cove
Lishin Lady
Clonfia Rose Murphy Rebel
Clonfin Dancer

Wanted Riding club all-rounder


Ref #: 363037
  • 14.2hh to 16.1hh
  • Long term
  • Loving family home
  • 14.2hh to 16.1hh
  • Long term
  • Loving family home
Wanted genuine horse/bigger pony
For all riding club activities.
Lessons, clinics, sj, xc schooling
Doesn’t need to be a world beater particularly on the flat. But happy to jump 80/90 cm sj , Just a horse that would enjoy a fun varied life. We enjoy hacking in the woods, moors and quiet lanes alone and in company.

Must be good to travel and in traffic and not be too fizzy but will consider ailments/quirks if disclosed. May suit an older horse or genuine younger one.

Experienced home on own yard
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DO YOU HAVE A HORSE OR PONY SUITABLE FOR THE RDA?

WANTED ON LONG TERM LOAN / PURCHASE

Ref #: 249896
  • If you think your equine has what it takes, please contact one of the groups below
  • If you think your equine has what it takes, please contact one of the groups below

One of the main issues that RDA groups face is finding an Equine to suit the needs of the participants in their group.

We are regularly contacted with offers of Equines that are ‘the ideal RDA horse or pony’ when actually what is ideal for one group may not be for the next. We are trying to move away from the stereotypical view that RDA Equines are elderly and somewhat static, our horses and ponies need to be fit, healthy and athletic to cope with the lifestyle in an RDA group.

They can range from smaller, forward going ponies to weight carrying cobs and can take part in a range of disciplines from Riding to Carriage Driving, Vaulting to Show Jumping and Endurance.

If you contact an RDA Group about your Equine please be prepared to fill in an Equine Initial Interest Form which will ask you many questions about your horses’ temperament, health history, experience and lifestyle. Many groups will prefer to have an equine on trial to make sure they are suitable for the job.

For long term loans and purchases they will also be required to have a Pre-Purchase Examination.

If you think your equine has what it takes, please contact one of the groups below. 

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RDA National Training Centre in Warwickshire
Please contact Charlotte Williams cw.lowlands@rda.org.uk

Looking to loan or potentially purchase a 17hh and a 14.2-15-2hh equine for use at the RDA National Training Centre in Warwickshire. Will be used for RDA sessions, hacks, training days, competitions and commercial activity. Must be sane with a good trainable temperament and able to pass a minimum of a two-stage vetting. At RDA NTC equine welfare is our top priority with equines having a varied lifestyle, regular visits from healthcare professionals with loan agreements in place where applicable.

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Gaddesden Place RDA 
If you know of a horse that might be suitable please call Louise on 01442 246924 or 07445 292680
Email
centremanager@gaddesdenplacerda.org.uk

Age 10+ yrs. Height 15.2 – 15.3hh, Weight Carrier - Geldings only
Comfortable on and off a lead rein
For RDA work so 100% bombproof
Well schooled and balanced
Patient when mounting
Trial period preferred - Loan or buy.

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Saxon Group RDA, based in Wiltshire
Please contact Jo on 07397572294 or jorutherford55@gmail.com

Must be at least 5 years old and 15.1hh or larger. Soundness and temperament most important, we are happy to do any necessary schooling and training with the right horse so being green is not an issue. Must be good to handle on the ground.
The horse will preferably have a good walk for our graded independent riders. Great, knowledgable, 5* home offered within Riding school.
Herd turnout, with stabling possible. Lots of interesting and varied work including dressage competitions and fun rides,  not just plodding round on a lead rein! Ideally close to Wiltshire, bit willing to travel to view if not too far away.
Trial period a bonus.

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MAGPIE CENTRE, WEST NORFOLK GROUP RDA
magpiecentrewnrda@hotmail.co.uk 01553 810202

15-15.3hh Ride and Drive
Must be over 5yrs old, preferably under 12yrs old.
Looking to purchase, but happy to loan. (We have a healthy budget.)
Must be open to a vetting.
We are a RDA centre, based near Downham Market in Norfolk

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WYFOLD RIDING FOR THE DISABLED
If you can help, please call Pippa Hughes 07710 556468

Looking for a people friendly cob, 14.2hh - 14.3hh ride and drive
8 - 12 years old, ideally with a couple of good years driving experience
In return we can offer a 5* home with excellent facilities

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PENNIWELLS RDA CENTRE, HERTS.
CONTACT - penniwellsrda@outlook.com

1x 15.2hh Irish Draught 8yrs upwards for our taller riders to enjoy in walk, trot and canter - able to compete in RDA dressage at all levels. Jumping for fun would also be a bonus. 

15hh connemara x irish type - Kind and caring for our more disabled riders to enjoy - must like people and happy to have people walking by the side to help the riders. 

Also Grade 3 para horse required - 15.2 - 16hh working at elementary/ medium level with proven competition experience and safety. Good Budget available. 

Full time RDA centre offering a 5* home with plenty of variety. 

Trial preferred but not essential. 

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Herefordshire RDA
Please contact us on 01432 870 831 or email admin@rdahereford.org for further detail

We are looking for 15-15.2hh weight carriers. Mares or geldings. Aged between 5-12 years old
Fit & well, with a calm/ laid back manner and good with people
Good to handle on the ground and happy to stand still whilst mounting and dismounting.
An all-rounder, good in the school and hacking in open spaces
Must be open to vetting 
5* home, professional yard awaiting

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The Diamond Centre for Disabled Riders
Please contact maz.ray@diamondcentre.org.uk or phone 07752 405553
 
Based in Carshalton Surrey, we are looking for multiple types and sizes from 14 – 16.2hh
Good ground manners, laid back types. Don’t mind a little green or veterans, just a calm disposition needed.
 5* home with lots of pampering.
Have a look at our website www.diamondcentre.org.uk or our Facebook to find out more about the centre.

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Scropton Riding for the Disabled SCROPTON RIDING FOR THE DISABLED
Please contact glynis.dalley@scroptonequestrian or phone 07976104895
 
Based near Derby, we are looking for more 4-legged teammates; any size from 14 – 16.2hh
Having had to downsize our horse & pony team to survive Covid-19 closure, we’re now really struggling to grow again and meet demand for RDA sessions now we’re re-opening.
We’re a full time RDA centre, able to support around 300 local disabled adults & children…if we have enough horses!
Whether for sale or loan, we’re waiting to offer a great home to safe, sensible and people loving horses/ponies.
Visit www.scropton.com to see what we do at our centre.

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SOUTH BUCKS RDA CENTRE – 2 x HORSES WANTED
CONTACT: Di Redfern on 07798 893489 or
di.redfern@southbucksrda.org

2 X 15.2hh Cobs - 5 – 15yrs
Safe ride with good/sensible temperament - Walk, Trot, Canter, Jump, Hack, Lead-Rein.
To buy, loan or gift - Must be open to vetting.
5* home awaits at a yard that has produced four different Paralympic, World and European Medallists.
Neighbouring Counties to Bucks only please.

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RDA CENTRE BASED AT AVON RIDING CENTRE 
CONTACT: Sammy on 07786734099 or stablemanager@avonridingcentre.org.uk

Looking for 2 X 15hh+ Horses to join our herd! Ideal horses will be:
~An all rounder, good out hacking including open fields
~ Have a great temperamentand be able to cope with varied schedule of RDA/ riding school/ hacking (different abilities) 
Must be open to vetting- loving home waiting 

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RDA CENTRE BASED IN BRENTWOOD ESSEX LOOKING FOR THAT PERFECT UNFLAPPABLE PONY / HORSE
CONTACT - reach.hippotherapy@gmail.com 07931 688590 

Ideal requirements:

14hh - 15.2hh ~  Can hold a small adult or a child
~Been there and done it type ~ At least 5 years old
~Able to stand and wait patiently for mounting and dismounting. 
~Good brakes/go off the leg.  ~No spooking. 
~Be happy to be led and have people by their side when ridden.  ~No vices.
~Not phased by mounted games equipment
 ~Safe in all traffic
They get a varied life with lovely hacking nearby and lots of chances to go out and have fun. 

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HORSLEY, BOOKHAM & LEATHERHEAD RDA
CONTACT - Email barry.tregaskis@gmail.com or call 07938 209691

We are looking for suitable ponies and horse/cobs to join us at our fantastic yard in Surrey.
(Purchases and long term loans will require an examination).
At least 6 years old. No vices.
Kind and patient on the ground and for mounting and dismounting.
Good on lead rein and not phased by sudden noises.
Reliable and safe out hacking.
12hh - 14.2hh ponies
14.3hh - 15.2hh weight bearing horses/cobs

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Have you got a ‘nearly saint’ who could enable our RDA Carriage Driving participants to realise their ambitions?

Contact Eileen Cornish, RDA Carriage Driving Lead on 07833 712133 or cdlead.rda@outlook.com

Groups all over the UK are desperately seeking ponies and horses who are already broken to drive. 

Aged over 6 up to mid-teens. 12. 2. to 15.2.

Good, solid, cob types or lighter-bodied equines - happy to stand still, tolerate people around them, and will maintain a steady walk and trot on tracks, roads, and in arenas.

Excellent homes assured with knowledgeable owners and steady work.

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Barrow Farm RDA, based in Chelmsford, Essex

Contact:  01277 822927 or sally@barrowfarmrda.org.uk

15hh weight carrier type

Between 8 - 14 years

Responsive but not sharp

Good to do in all ways.

5* home waiting with knowledgable staff who work with the horses welfare as their top priority. 


Companion Welsh Pony


Ref #: 362601
  • Fully vaccinated, No Vices,
  • Good to turn out with Mares and Geldings not nasty or silly just a nice pony
  • comes with a full wardrobe of quality Rugs for all seassons
SOLD! Sold to a lovely home
  • Welsh Section A
  • Chestnut
  • Gelding
  • 19 years
  • 12.2 hands
  • Fully vaccinated, No Vices,
  • Good to turn out with Mares and Geldings not nasty or silly just a nice pony
  • comes with a full wardrobe of quality Rugs for all seassons
Copper is a lovely pony to have a round he has been companion to mares and geldings, sadly he is not needed for a companion with us now so looking for a loving home where he can be a companion or leading pony he has no vices never sick or sorry will live in or out
W.P.B.R 18850 Toya Pearisienne

All Round Schoolmaster - 13.2 New Forest Pony


Ref #: 361967
  • Honest
  • Fun
  • Easy
SOLD!
  • New Forest
  • Chestnut
  • Gelding
  • 19 years
  • 13.2 hands
  • Honest
  • Fun
  • Easy
Crabbswood Zonda (Woody) - All round Schoolmaster. Registered New Forest – Chestnut – Gelding - 13.2hh - 19 years old- Crabbswood Zonda (Woody)

Our wonderful, safe, honest, fun pony Woody is now sadly for sale as he has been outgrown. We have owned him for over 3 years and he has been ridden by my two daughters and my friend's son. He has been brilliant with my very nervous daughter, teaching her to jump and making her love the sport again.

Woody is an amazing confidence giver and is almost always in the rosettes when he is competing. He has a heart of gold and is good to do. He hacks alone or in a group, including beach rides and fun rides. We have taken him to the gallops and he has never been silly or strong. He doesn’t buck, rear or kick. He has been ridden bareback to the field in a headcollar. He is great to clip, shoe, travel etc. He loves to be out in the field and can be a little keen when handled on the ground sometimes.

He took his previous young jockey from jumping 60cm to 90cm+. He also helped her develop her riding on the flat. Dressage is something he excels in; they won their section at the pony cub grassroots area competition and they were usually in the top 5 after the dressage when eventing. Woody has represented the Whaddon Chase PC in many teams both jumping and dressage and almost always been placed.

He is well schooled. Woody really knows his job cross country although we haven't done that with him. His previous owner reported that he was excellent at ditches, banks, water and skinnies, tricky lines etc. He is keen but he will only go as fast as the rider wants him to go, which instils a lot of confidence. In show jumping, he jumps all fillers, water trays and is a careful jumper.

Whilst he has had numerous clear rounds at 80cm and 90cm show jumping previously, we don’t think he is happy competing at 80cm any longer. He would be perfect for a new, young rider who wants to start out show jumping/ eventing / dressage at a lower level. At 50, 60 and 70cm he is an absolute rosette machine. and a very straight forward, fun and safe ride. At this height Woody will help his jockey and jump anything. He is very honest to jump.

He is fit and ready to go. He passed a full vetting when we bought him and has been sound throughout the time we’ve had him. Unfortunately, he does suffer from sweet itch during the summer months, which we manage with a sweet itch rug, bathing, herbs and creams.

Woody is one in a million and we love him to bits. We want to find the best possible home for him.

Results highlights


1st 50cm Bury Farm 2024
1st 60cm Bury Farm 2024
3rd 50cm Bury Farm Championship 2024
2023 Won championships at Elstead Pony Club 60cm and 70cm
2022 and 2023 many 1st rosettes and top placings at 60cm and 70cm at Felbridge and Wellington

Previous owner results


Won the Horse Events KBIS Eventing League for 70cm 2021
1st Horse Events 70cm ODE schools’ section at Broadway 2021
3rd Lands Eventing 70cm ODE at Offchurch Bury 2021
5th Horse Events 70cm ODE schools’ section at Swalcilffe 2021
1st Individual and Team at Pony Club Grassroots Dressage 2021
1st Lands Eventing 70cm ODE at Offchurch Bury 2020
2nd Lyford Stud 75cm Eventer Challenge 2020
2nd Herts Pony Club 80cm Dengie Show Jumping Qualifier 2020
1st Whaddon Chase 70cm Hunter Trial at Plum Park 2019
3rd Area 12 Mini Eventing Champs 70cm at Rosehill 2019
1st Vale of Aylesbury Pony Club 70cm ODE at Rosehill 2019
1st Flamstead Pony Club 65cm ODE 2019

Price £8,000 including tack and full wardrobe of rugs

Hertfordshire area.

Numerous videos available.

If you are interested, please message or call Ginny on 07957 448 938

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First Ridden Dream Pony


Ref #: 354472
  • Brilliant First Pony
  • Done All Pony Club Activities and Camp
  • Mothers Dream
£1,500 ONO
  • Welsh Section A
  • Grey
  • Mare
  • 22 years
  • 11.2 hands
  • Brilliant First Pony
  • Done All Pony Club Activities and Camp
  • Mothers Dream

11.2 mothers dream first ridden pony for sale,

Bought for my daughter taught her massively from lead rein to first ridden, steady and safe type, never sick or sorry.

Done all pony club activities and camps, hacks hunts will stand all day, will ride and lead, not fizzy or silly, good to handle by all, fine with farm animals dogs, chicken, traffic etc loves children. travels in lorry and trailer.

This has been a very hard decision but we know deep down it is the right one and she is now ready to teach another rider the ropes;

She will live in or out, she is currently in on a night some mornings she will come out stiff but loosen up in a short time

She is 22, but an absolute dream first pony loves her job.

Priced to sell due to her age.

Looking for a 5* knowledgeable home where she will be looked after and loved.


Wanted - Pony Club / Schoolmaster pony


Ref #: 361442
  • Loving Family Home awaits cared for by myself.
  • Varied Ridden Life.
  • Active Pony Club Members.
  • Loving Family Home awaits cared for by myself.
  • Varied Ridden Life.
  • Active Pony Club Members.

Wanted

  • 11 -12 hand (ish)
  • Ideally Gelding
  • Proven PC pony
  • Golden oldie/School master/ 1.5 ridden sort
  • Ideally loan/lease


We are looking for the next Pony to join our family to take part in all things Pony club, Local SJ shows (max 50) , Showing, lots of hacking and horsey days out….we also do an annual long weekend to the beach with the horses.

The Pony would be cared for by myself on a small private yard near High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire (currently stabled at night)

I hack regularly with my two children so a Pony that is safe cantering in open spaces and being handled by children.

My daughter’s current golden oldie has helped her ride independently for over a year but is now struggling to keep up with her.

Please no youngsters/green or project ponies.

References available

For transport we have a herringbone trailer.

Thanks!


The Ultimate Schoolmistress


Ref #: 360485
  • Experienced Pony Club Pony that’s been in the same home for five years
  • Steps up or down the gears depending on her jockey
  • Described by her current owners as a “ safe pair of hands”
SOLD!
  • Welsh Section B
  • Grey
  • Mare
  • 18 years
  • 13.2 hands
  • Experienced Pony Club Pony that’s been in the same home for five years
  • Steps up or down the gears depending on her jockey
  • Described by her current owners as a “ safe pair of hands”
Darling Seren is your ultimate school mistress, she has been there , done that bought the T Shirt, an experienced pony club pony that has participated in all pc activities over the years.

She loves her jumping and is totally unphased by any fillers, she will trot or canter to her fences in a polite fashion is not silly or strong, she is ridden in a snaffle for all disciplines.

Seren is really fun to hack, and is happy alone and in company and is good in traffic and open spaces.

Easy to do with no drama, Seren is happy living in or out and can be turned out with both mares and geldings., she loads and travels well in both trailers and lorries , and will stand quietly when left on her own.

Seren has been in a long term family home for the past five years and is now very sadly outgrown and without a jockey to continue having fun with, she comes with her tack (decent tack) and her rugs, so she has everything you need to just kick on!

Lots of videos available on our facebook page and also viaWhatsApp.

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