Prioritising temperament over talent.

Height:16hh–17hh
Age: Ideally 7–12
Type: Warmblood / Irish / quality sport horse type
Must haves:
Kind, genuine temperament
Safe and polite to handle on the ground
Hacks alone and in company
Honest jumper
Takes a miss and looks after rider
Not sharp, spooky, or strong
Nice to have:
Some SJ / XC / hunting / training experience
Good flatwork basics


Please no Projects Nervous, sharp, or unpredictable types
Horses needing confidence giving riders
This is a long-term, loving home.
Based near the New Forest, happy to travel for the right horse.
Budget flexible for the right temperament.

Please message if you have something suitable

Must be safe in all ways and suitable for a novice rider. Needs to be bombproof in traffic. Age 6 years +.

Will be for hacking mostly, but some light school work also.

Will go to a knowledgeable and loving home. Private buyer.
Can travel to view 2 hours approximately from Portsmouth.

Hi there,

Looking for my little boys best friend. He has just turned 3 and absolutely loves doing the horses with me. Currently riding my 14.2hh Welsh D who is perfect, she’s just a bit big… so looking for a tiny tots pony so that I can ride my girly and lead the new pony.

Kind and knowledgeable home in the new forest.

Said pony must:
- be happy living out 24/7 with a shelter
- be happy being on their own for short periods of time (as I often take my other two to clinics together etc).
- be suitable for a tiny tot to love and fuss
- be happy in a little herd

Maybe a pony who has had lots of love already but doesn’t have a small rider anyone.

Ideally a full loan to move to me. References available of course.

If you have anything suitable please email me and we can have a chat.

Many thanks, Anna

I am looking for a gelding to join my little herd of two retired horses and I need something that has been there, done that , and needs a quieter life.

Ideally he will be a good herd horse to be able to join my two quietly and what I would like to be able to do, is to go for hacks, go for fun rides , do some very low level basic dressage tests, in hand schooling and Trec and obstacle exercises,maybe very minimal jumping 70cm 80cm occasionally.. so basically something I can have some fun on that is not too lively anymore since at 70 I have gone past the stage of bucking youngsters etc. I am.good with horses lacking in confidence if they need to have a rider that gives them confidence.

I am very experienced .I can provide references, and I follow people like Warwick Schiller and do lots of horse centric work.
I am offering a horse a place at my home yard , where I have 24/7 turnout on grass track , field abd non grass track in summer and on non grass track in winter wuth free access into a double shelter with rubber matting and bedding on one side .
Looking to loan or buy .

I would love to welcome a new Forest Broodmare to my herd.

Must be fully registered and have a good temperament.

Ideally looking for loan but would consider buying if the right mare came along.

Lovely home offered for the right mare…

Loan Wanted (poss LWVTB) for 15yo girl to do 80/90 NSEA/ ODE/ SJ/ DR
Experienced private home with two other horses. Must be safe and straightforward, good on fun rides and in traffic. Would consider a share if local to North Dorset.

Companion wanted for older forest mare. Under 12hh. Not fussed on age or breed but must be quiet to handle and safe around children and dogs. If pony could be ridden occasionally on the leading with grandchildren that would be a bonus. Live out with shelters and twice daily checks and ad lib hay in the winter.
References can be supplied.
Thank you for reading.

We are looking for a special pony to join our family. We are an experienced home but seeking a quiet pony who enjoys hacking and is suitable for lead rein. Both my children have some special needs and we are seeking the appropriate pony. Must be about 14hh and have gentle safe ground manners. Pony must be happy to be a lead rein and to become a first ridden - although caveat this will not involve much schooling at all and will largely be going for gentle hacks.
The pony will live with our two other mares.

Older lady, experienced but not as quick or brave as when younger, seeks a quality, safe pony for solo Forest hacking, lower-level dressage and local showing. Not too fussed about jumping any more.
Prefer max 15hh (closer to the ground!), mare or gelding under 15 years. Seasoned pony preferred, any youngster would need to be super chilled. Must pass vet
Permanent home located on the New Forest.
Cell signal is spotty, please try again if no answer or email aedobbiemd@gmail.com

I am looking for a very small companion for my 28” , old gelding. Ideally on loan as I don’t want to be in the same position again if he passes. However I am open to options. No laminitis or health issues that require regular medication or vets. My lad is 29 but as long as they are very quiet and small I will consider any age. I have four other ponies but he can’t keep up with them - must be happy to be stabled when needed. I have my own yard and fields at home where they live out with shelters. BH25 area.

We are looking for a little shetland to join our mini herd of 3 as a companion, no one is left alone! We have a truly lovely home to offer.

I have 3 mini shetlands, 1 gelding and 2 colt foals. Stabling if needed and lovely sheltered grazing.

I dont have a huge budget low 3 figures. But I can offer a lovely, experienced shetland home. A gelding would he preferred any health issues to be disclosed please, only so I can do whats right for the pony.

We are a newly established equine-assisted therapy and activities practice in Thorney Hill with stables and fields that border the forest. We’re currently seeking a kind and gentle pony who knows the forest and would benefit from a peaceful, enriched life with us.

Our small herd of mares enjoy acres of natural grazing with access to shelter, gentle in-hand therapy sessions, and low-level forest hacking. We follow a respectful, natural approach to horse care, handling, and riding.

If you have a pony who would enjoy a slower-paced life and would be happy living in a small herd, we would love to hear from you; we can consider re-homing, loans and purchasing. There’s no rush - if the time isn’t right now but may be in the future, please feel free to get in touch.

I am looking for a fully registered (green passport) new forest filly. Preferably a foal, for sale at weaning or a yearling.

To make ideally 14hh and to come and live with my other native ponies at an our lovely private yard locally. Must be nice natured with preferably at least a bit of handling.

To make a lovely all round riding pony in the future, no rush and will be allowed to grow on naturally.

Would love a dun/ buckskin, palomino or bay, not essential however!

Long term, knowledgeable home offered.

Please contact with details, if including price and breeding.

Good knowledgeable home offered in New Forest to any horse/pony that needs loving! Have 6 others who are loved and ridden regularly. This would be for an older animal that is no longer ridden or just someone who needs a caring new forever home

I have a gorgeous 16hh 6yr old Connie cross mare. She’s field sound, but does have issues under saddle. She’s been through various vetting examinations, but nothing conclusive has been found. I have been advised to turn her away, in the hope she may come back into work. She happily lives out, currently in a mixed herd.

In the meantime time, I would love something to ride. I can’t afford to keep two horses, so wondered if anyone would like to swap my girl for 6 months to a year as a companion, whilst I take theirs on to do mainly hacking, clinics etc. This may suit an owner at uni or a break in riding due to pregnancy etc.

Any ideas/offers greatly appreciated.

Is there anyone out there wanting to find a good home for their older horse(14plus) now looking for a
quieter life?

Loving home awaits mare or gelding 14.2-15.3, safe sensible horse needed for hacking alone or in
company and to lead small ponies with grandchildren

* Kind responsive ride, with good ground manners as grandchildren get involved

* Must be safe with all traffic including tractors and trailers

* Happy to live out all year with rugs and company

* Can handle dogs and a pig (if possible!) in a nearby orchard

* Generally sound, but some minor health issues considered

Long term experienced home to buy, (sensible budget only) or loan

Based in Dorset will travel to adjacent counties, please do message ring or What's App me

We are looking for a super safe, steady allrounder type for a rider with special needs. Rider has however ridden all of her life and used to compete. 10* home with fantastic off road hacking and facilities. Long term family home for life for the right horse. Must be open to vetting. No lumps, bumps or sarcoids.

Hi

Looking for an overheight Connie, or similar horse suitable for my 15 year old daughter as she transitions from her pony. Competent and confident rider, eventing, show jumping, dressage, hacking out. Experienced 5* yard in the New Forest.

15.2 - 16.2h, ideally over 8 years, ‘been there done it’ type with no significant vices. Good to load, clip, shoe, happy to hack out alone or in company, good in open spaces and used to traffic.

Sensible budget available for purchase, loan or lwvtb. References available.

Many thanks for reading.

* 15.2 - 16.1hh
* 8-14 years
* mare or gelding
* purchase or loan


I’m a 16yr old girl looking for a horse I can have fun with eventing, doing PC activities, competing NSEA and ideally hunt. Either a mare or gelding who can take me from competing at 80/90 to 100 with potential for more. I’m currently training 90-100 on my NF pony but I now need a bigger ride.

We take great care of our horses who live with us in a 5* loving and comfortable home at the foot of Salisbury plain with stables and paddocks on site.

I’d like a good, safe horse: no bucking or rearing, weaving or cribbing, easy to shoe and clip. Good to catch & load in a trailer. No health issues.

We ride up on Salisbury Plain and hack through the local villages so I need a horse who’s good with traffic and can hack alone or in company in open spaces. We use a trailer for travelling.

Videos of my riding and references are available.

If you think you can help me, please contact my Mum on 07557 304845 🙏🏻

Looking for a new loan pony or loan with view to buy for my 10 year old daughter. Good rider but she has lost confidence.

Yard at home so on site.
5* home awaits and knowledge as well.

Pony to be safe and not pull or be strong.

Something suitable for PC activities hacking and odd fun ride

Call 07980 869196