13.3hh 7 year old coloured cob mare for full loan with a view to buy potentially for the right home. Only for loan due to the arrival of a new horse. Same home since birth, vaccines, worming etc all up to date. 100% to load, travel, shoe, biggest vice is that she requires sedating to clip.

Minx will lunge, do basic schooling and loves to pop a jump, she loves to be out hacking and seeing the world and will hack alone or in company. She’s been to shows, the beach, the new forest, schooling clinics, cross country clinics and away on horsey holidays.

Minx is not suitable for a novice or tiny child. She would be great for a a competent older child or small adult (under 9.5 stone) to have brilliant fun on but she is not a lead rein or first pony.

Minx is currently only being ridden a couple of times a month due to time restraints but can easily be brought back in to work.

She is available to move yards (currently based in Ampfield in the winter and Braishfield in the summer) but you must have an established home ready and waiting, references and a home check will be non negotiable. She will need to remain in Hampshire or very close to Hampshire.

All costs must be paid by the loaner to include livery fees, shoes, insurance, vaccinations and feed/hay. This will be £230 per month if staying with us or loaner to cover costs if moving to their own choice of yard. A contract will be required. Please message for more information.

To Stay at current yard in East Wellow, SO516DR, this isn’t negotiable, it’s her happy place!
Full permanent loan, great all rounder, safe and sensible in all disciplines, snaffle mouthed, great in the school, in traffic or open spaces, just a sweet and uncomplicated little mare.
She has been well schooled and regularly competes BD dressage, well established and highly placed at prelim but working at novice at home and capable of much more. She loves dressage, pole clinics, jumping, cross country, fun rides, hacking in the new forest (pub rides are great) and the beach, she has done some agility and equitation.
She’s excellent to catch, load, shoe, clip etc.
We have great facilities here and our own transport so we are always out doing something.
Whilst she is straight forward I would prefer only competent and committed people apply please, ideally looking for her special someone to have as their own on a full loan basis but may consider part loan for the right person. Financial contribution and chores associated with a stabled horse.
Minimum contribution £300 pcm for 3/4 days per week part loan or all associated costs for a full loan.

Robbie is at Ford, just north of Salisbury.
I would prefer him to stay at this livery or at local good livery/home.

I would prefer full loan but would consider part loan 3/4 rides a week for £300 per month to the right person.

Robbie is a very special horse who has taught my daughter to jump and have fun.
She is now at college and he’s starting to get bored.

He is very important to us so you will be vetted to make sure you are kind and can be trusted!

He is very happy jumping 70 -80 SJ courses, fun rides and will xc school but he is a bit long in the tooth for hammering round ODE, hunting or xc.

Suit lightweight mother daughter share (under 10.5 stone) ideally experienced mum and can be novice daughter/son as he is very sensible in school with novice.

He has arthritis and is with Endells vets and is being long term treated with Medical Cannabis. (£180 per month) and would need to remain on this.

Prefers hacking out in company or mum on bike!

Good box clip traffic shoe etc. lives in or out.

No time wasters please.

He comes with full kit, tack.

If this sounds of interest please call me on 07774112786

I am tentatively looking for a long-term loan home for my beautiful rising 4-year-old mare. I have owned her since she was 6 months old; she is currently unbacked, will mature to at least 15.2hh, and is ready to start the next chapter of her education. I simply do not have the time she deserves to prepare her for backing next year.

About Her:
• Temperament: Inquisitive, sweet-natured, and doesn't have a bad bone in her body. Gets along with everyone.
• Handling: Absolute pro to load and travel. Excellent for the vet, farrier, and grooming.
• Education: Has been introduced to the bit/bridle and has done farm walks this summer.
• Management: Lives out mostly, stable-trained for bad weather. Correct conformation with straight, floating paces.

What I am looking for:
A knowledgeable, patient, and committed person with proven experience handling young horses. She has the potential to turn her hand to any discipline and would make a fantastic Riding Club horse. This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious, loving handler who wants the journey of a young horse without the purchase price.

Terms: Loan home must be within a reasonable distance of the Meon Valley, Hampshire and will be kept at your own yard.

In the first instance, please email me with details of your experience, your current setup, and what you are looking for.

Theo is the most amazing horse i know and deserves the world in his retirement home! Theo is our 19 year old bay gelding, who we have owned since June 2024. Since we bought him, Theo has been the best addition to the family and has been enjoyed by all, however, the time has finally come to retire him (due to no fault of his own) after spending the majority of his life in the riding school and having worked hard his whole life. As a result, he is quite arthritic, however, other than that he is perfectly healthy and happy. He deserves the world and would be the perfect companion horse as he is so sensible and can be left out by himself if necessary. Theo would be on 24/7 grass turnout and would need rugs changed when appropriate (all rugs are provided), his stay would need to be within 30 minutes of Winchester so we could see him whenever we wanted to, to ensure that he is being well looked after. He needs to be going to the best home we can find as he truly deserves everything. At his current yard, he is referred to as the “emotional support horse” as he gets moved around lots to fit other horses needs and makes sure that they all have friends. Theo doesn’t bat an eyelid at farm machinery or other vehicles (such as cars, bikes, motorbikes, quadbikes or tractors) and is happy as long as he has grass!

2 companion ponies for full loan. Can go separately or together!

Lily 14.3hh 15 year old Connemara. Lily has been retired for the last 6 years after injuring both hind suspensory ligaments. She is field sound and has spent the last few years in different loan homes as a ‘professional companion’. She can live in or out, and is fine being left alone if another horse is taken out to be ridden. Lily is a huge character on the yard and loves all the fuss and attention. She is a real people person. She is a proven broodmare, and had a gorgeous Connemara foal a couple of years ago. She was a fantastic mum and could be completely left to it. She would be an asset for anyone looking for a broodmare. Looking for a long term loan home for this special girl. I have had her for the last 10 years and she will never be sold. She means a great deal to me. To note, although lily has never had laminitis she does get fat just looking at green grass and does need her waistline watching.

Leo - 13 year old miniature spotted gelding. Leo is a massive character who makes us laugh every day. He also lives in or out and does respect electric fencing as long as it’s turned on! He does like to have company, although he has previously lived alone for a short period and coped fine. He thrives on love and attention. He would stand all day to be brushed and cuddled. I’m sure he would love to have a go at some in-hand showing. He loads like a dream (he would follow his favourite people anywhere). Good to be bathed, clipped, for farrier etc. Please note Leo is not broken and is not suitable as a ridden pony. Due to his size and breed, Leo does need restricted grazing and preferably someone experienced in keeping little ones.

Both ponies are available for long term loan either together or separately. They will both have their full wardrobes with them. This is a very sad decision and homes will be vetted.

Based in Ower, Romsey. Viewings welcome

Offered for full loan to a competition home, owing to pregnancy. Ideally to stay at current yard (near Wareham), however, this may be negotiable to the perfect home.

7yo sports horse gelding, approximately 16hands (although he is incredibly deep and seems larger). Pongo has been started slowly and has not been rushed in anyway, owing to his continued growing and me having a baby. However, this has given him time to mature mentally and physically and fill out correctly. Backed by myself (whilst pregnant), he has been very uncomplicated throughout. I have been able to pick him up and put him down without any issues, and he genuinely just wants to please.

This horse is bred to event, his dam is 3/4 sibling to Opposition Buzz and his sire did some grassroots eventing before concentrating on dressage. Pongo only started jumping last year but is proving to be quite brave and straightforward. He has been out to arena sj and arena XC hire where he surprised me with how genuinely unfazed he was - jumping fillers, water trays etc. first time. Has seen XC fences and I truly believe he has the ability to be a future event horse.

Hacks alone, or in company, he is used to farm machinery/quarry trucks/cows etc. Pongo has three good paces and a naturally good rhythm, he would equally make a pure dressage horse. He is always snaffle mouthed - he’s slightly more whoa than go - and requires no ‘gadgets’. As easy as he has been, he will not be loaned to a novice as he is still young and developing.

He has been out to one dressage competition, where he won his first class and was second in his second class, with some lovely comments from both judges. He was completely relaxed about the whole event - first time seeing white boards and he didn’t even get the opportunity to warm up as we were late!

Last weekend he attended Dorset County Show to do a couple of showing classes, which I would not have taken any other inexperienced horse to (especially whilst pregnant!). He behaved really well, just going slightly green at times, gaining a 2nd and 6th in the Sports Horse Classes, and a 4th in the riding club class.

Asides from his ridden ability, this boy is a very sweet and friendly person. He comes to call in the field, and is fantastic to handle - I juggle him alongside the dog and baby in pram! He is good with the farrier, good to clip and to travel (never travelled in a trailer). Pongo is currently living out at night, although will require stabling during the winter - he can be stressed if left in on his own.

This is an incredibly heartbreaking decision, and something that I have been putting off for a while. However, a horse like this needs to be out competing and that I something that I’m not in the position to do right now.

Searching for a companion home for my lovely pony Jack.

I am looking for the perfect forever, companion home for my very special boy, Jack.

Jack is an 18yr old, 13hh Welsh section C gelding who absolutely does not act his age. Jack is an absolute angel to have on the yard, with manners to die for, and is genuinely one of the easiest and loveliest ponies you could wish to have around.

Jack was retired from ridden work two years ago due to arthritic hocks. We tried steroid injections and rehabilitation, but unfortunately he never came sound. Since then, he has been happily retired and living his best life.

Sadly, my circumstances have now changed. I am currently at university and no longer have a job, and with a teenage pregnancy, I am having to make the heartbreaking decision to find Jack a new home.

Jack will be rehomed as a companion only. I am not looking to make any money from him whatsoever. The only thing that matters to me is finding him the right home.

I do want to be completely honest about his needs:

🐴 Jack must have company at all times and cannot live alone.
🐴 He has had EMS in the past, so his diet, weight and grazing will need to be carefully managed.
🐴 He is very much a fair-weather Welsh pony and will need stabling during the winter. I do believe he could happily live out with a good field shelter and appropriate management.
🐴 He is retired and cannot be ridden. He is looking for a quiet, loving retirement as a companion.
🐴 He is fantastic with mares, geldings, dogs, children and general yard life. His manners really are second to none.

Jack means the absolute world to us. He has been a huge part of our lives, and this is not a decision I have made lightly.

Because of how much he means to us, I am going to be extremely particular about his new home. I don't want him passed around from home to home, and I would much rather wait as long as necessary for the right person than let him go somewhere that isn't suitable.

I am looking for someone who genuinely wants to give Jack a safe, loving and permanent home, and who understands and is happy to manage his individual needs.

If you think you may be able to offer Jack the retirement home he deserves, please message me with some information about yourself, your setup, his potential companion(s), and what life would look like for him.

Jack is up to date with vaccinations, teeth, wormer, hooves.

Jack is PERFECT to shoe, box, dentist you name it! I really can’t say a bad word about him.

I can supply references. You’re also welcome to talk to my vet, fair etc. Jack has been VERY well looked after and I wish for this to continue.

Would ideally like Jack to stay local to Hampshire, but will consider other areas if the home is suitable.

I am willing to contribute financially what I can afford. (to be discussed) to make sure jacks needs are met.

5 yr old Welsh gelding full loan or may consider selling
Professionally broken last year. Low milage
Great in traffic hacks alone or in company
Will work in an outline
Stands patiently in the show ring
Forward going ride would be a lot of fun for the right person - needs competent and confident light weight adult or child max 9 stone.
Barefoot easy to keep can live out all year round. Safe to handle no vices. Feet teeth jabs all up to date.

Jet Set Forest Knight (Dad of Jet Set Monarch - who ran the last 2 years on the forest)

Spanny is 13.2hh and our beloved friend - sadly outgrown. I want to keep him and drive him, but it's not the right time for us to do that yet. I want to find him a loan home for either a few years or an on-off share.

A solid little guy with a big shoulder, wonderful natural balance, super gentle and kind to handle. Many of you NF folkes will know his breeding and breeder Naomi Duell. Span is well known around Beaulieu where we ride extensively.

I started him very slowly in natural horsemanship (which I teach part-time) and he has done 2 years of extensive hacking (solo and in a group) with me, and then 2 years with my daughter (now 14).

He has done masses of long distance riding & camping on Exmoor, 5 x PC camps and numerous rallies, a few Mopley small shows & hunted with Wilton x 2 seasons. We always go in the jumping group and he has pinged around their rails country safely and consistently. We have done demonstrations in NH to Pony Club. He is regularly ridden bitless out hacking, & bridleless in the field jumping & playing about. We once did 12 miles on Exmoor with just a neck rope. He neck reins and does simple lateral work like a ninja... We also taught him loads of tricks. He'll jump around a 60cm SJ with an experienced person, or flop over very tiny fences on a lead with a novice.

FYI - Whilst he'll stand quietly at a hunt meet in the busyness, and can deal with PC camp multiple rides around him, he doesn't love shows (except Mopley!). As an ex working-stallion who was cut at 4,lots of horses moving around in different directions seems to stress him enough that he's a mild PITA and we're not competitive so didn't carry this on. He can be ridden through it but he's not the normal calm fella.

The right family/person will love their horses, enjoy hacking, have some Natural Horsemanship knowledge, live in the NF. He'll carry a small adult fine (Evie my daughter is 5'6 in the black and white pic). He is good for novices to ride and responsive - and I sometimes ride/lead with children on him.
Please note - we do not ride with tight contact on the reins and that's a no go for me. Ideally I don't want him bashed about over big fences or on hard ground. I'd rather he went to happy hacking-ville but some PC or RC is fine.

He is brilliant to load, tie, park and ride, great in traffic, leads off a bike, happy to live with other horses or on his own.

He's currently in Somerset, fully fit, shod, and coming back to the NF in mid Sept. We are not in a hurry to find him a home.

Fully vacc'd - obvs!

References and home check required.

Looking a full or part time loan for an experienced confident rider.

Burdock is my fabulous New Forest X thoroughbred gelding who loves his work.

I have owned him for the last 8 years and we have done everything together.
I am looking for a competent rider to take over his care whilst I am studying away at university.
Burdock is 21 years young with a great character and a heart of gold. He is good to shoe, lead, groom, tack up etc.

We are looking for a gentle confident person to take care of him as he does have his quirks, but never anything nasty.

We have previously done a lot of 80-90 cm eventing as well as competing in the individual disciplines. He loves putting his mind to work so ideally, we would like his loan home to have access to an arena where he can have the full exercise he needs to keep him entertained.

Burdock does have arthritis in his hocks which are medicated to improve his comfort. This is not reflected in his movements and with his proper care it goes unnoticed. With this being said – We are looking for a less competitive loan home, but more someone who is looking for a great horse to have a good jump/school session and chilled hacking. He also produces lovely dressage tests and moves well through walk, trot and canter.

He is a sensitive soul and benefits from some TLC so I need a confident and experienced rider to care for him.
We are based in New Milton and ideally want Burdock to stay at our current yard with amazing facilities and excellent eventing coach on site. Burdock is on part livery currently which can continue so he only needs to be attended to once a day. Open to full or part time loan arrange with financial contribution to costs.

For more information please contact myself, Rosie or Helen through Whatsapp.
Rosie 07703185450
Helen 07894998071

🌟 5★ Experienced Loan Home Wanted for Barney 🌟

Barney is a stunning 16.1hh bay Irish Sports Horse, 14 years young, looking for a 5★ experienced loan home (would consider sale to right person).

He is a kind, well-mannered horse with a great personality and plenty of presence. Barney is easy to handle on the ground and enjoys fuss, cuddles, and attention. He is polite to lead, clip, shoe, and manage day-to-day, although he can be quirky ie noise sensitive to sounds above him (no flapping with coats jangling keys etc).

Barney has a successful eventing background, having competed and won at BE90 and placed at BE100 level. He was evented successfully after being diagnosed with AF, which does not affect his work. He has now retired from jumping/eventing due to a previous injury, from which he has fully recovered, and is now looking for a hacking and flatwork-only home.

He enjoys having a job and thrives when ridden regularly.

Barney hacks well both alone and in company. He is snaffle mouthed at all times.

Requirements:

* Experienced rider only (absolutely no novices or riders looking for a confidence giver)
* Light, balanced rider preferred (current rider approx. 10st7, 5ft5)

Barney is currently based at Bovington and can remain there, or can move. He turns out alone or in small herd.

Videos available on request.

Finn is an 18hh, 23yo ID X TB, who has been there and done that. Finn has spent most of his life hunting and eventing, and has now settled into his golden years as a hacking buddy.
Sadly, due to a recent change in personal circumstance, I am now unable to give Finn the attention he deserves. As such, I am looking for a 5* home to take him on a full loan agreement. I would be open to him moving yards if this was 5* and met all of his needs. His current yard boasts:

• Direct forest access to great hacking
• Arena hire within a 5 minute walk
• Pubs to ride out to!
• Owners live on site and do nightly checks/morning feeds daily
• Well-drained ground for the winter months
• Hacking buddies!

After a busy start to life, Finn now has OA in his hocks and coffin joints, which means he is no longer able to jump on a regular basis.

However, he is comfortable in all 3 paces, and will never say no to a gallop across the forest! The occasional pop over a log is fine too, as long as the ground conditions permit. If you were wanting to do any arena hires, Finn is more than happy doing polework and cavelettis. Finn is a gentle giant, who is an honest, strong, and steady ride. He never bucks, rears, or bolts. Think push button ride. However, he knows his own mind, and can sometimes be reluctant when hacking alone somewhere new; never anything nasty, but requires a confident rider who will give him confidence in turn!

No novices or under 18s. He is good to do in all ways on the ground, and is used to dogs and children milling around. Finn loves to be loved, and will happily stand for hours to be bathed/clipped/plaited. His favourite thing in the world is his treat ball!!

He is my best friend and the most gentle and kind horse you will ever meet (and is completely stunning). This is a very hard decision for me, but one that will benefit him in the long run.

https://youtu.be/2pQol6PgNu0?si=NdZOBhch-izD2v4h (Quite old now, however a video showcasing Finn in action!)

Please feel free to text or email me in the first instance if you would like any further details, or to arrange a viewing. ☺️

Nobby is an 8-year-old ex-racehorse Thoroughbred looking for a confident rider to enjoy him and continue his education. He's done a bit of everything but is still green, so he isn't suitable for a novice and would ideally suit someone with TB experience.

His favourite thing is hacking and he absolutely loves a good canter. He's bombproof in heavy traffic and very sensible in open spaces. Like many young TBs, he can occasionally have a look at a scary bin or puddle, but a bit of reassurance is usually all he needs.

He can occasionally throw an excited buck when he's feeling fresh, but he's never bolted and I've always felt safe riding him, even while pregnant.

He has been known to rear in the school on occasion, although this isn't a regular occurrence. He currently does little schoolwork as hacking is where he's happiest.

On the ground, he's a lovely, affectionate horse with good manners. He's easy to catch, lead and handle, stands well for the farrier, and is happy living out alone or with others, although he's a little low in the pecking order and can get bullied.

He did go through a phase of being difficult to come in from the field with his current loaner, but a change in feed and a consistent routine completely resolved the issue.

He loves being groomed, and a few treats will make you his best friend!

I'm looking for someone kind, reliable and confident who wants to enjoy hacking and spending time with a lovely horse. Age isn't important, although under-18s will need a parent or guardian to contact me.

Nobby is currently on loan in Melksham but will be returning to my yard in **Everleigh** at the end of September. His current loaner would be more than happy to provide a reference.

I'm a laid-back owner and simply want someone who will enjoy him and put his welfare first. If the right person comes along, I'd also consider moving him to a more convenient yard for both of us.

If you'd like to know more, please WhatsApp me on 07366 413088. — in Everleigh, Wiltshire.

Freddie is a gorgeous fun 14.2 Connemara gelding.
He has been with me nearly 7 years, and it is important for me to find a competent and loving Rider for him. He is a forward going with a mature head on his shoulders. He has done absolutely everything with me from competing up to 90s with me to areas to pony club champs and been to fun rides! He is such a fun and talented loving pony. I am looking for a home for him to stay at for a while whilst I travel and do a bit more living! He needs a confident rider who has a lot of knowledge - he is not an easy or ‘first’ pony. He does have the odd dance move (buck) but would never rear, take off or whip round with you! As soon as you get to know him you will absolutely love him! He’s been the best and most fun pony I’ve ever had.
He is to stay at current yard which has a huge hacking field, XC field & show jumping field + a 40x60 outdoor school with lights OR be in Salisbury so I am close to him. Open to this if you do a month / 2 month trail on him. He hasn’t been doing too much at the moment so does need a bit of TLC and some fitness training in place. I would ideally like him to go to another daughter share / fun rides and hacking home but open to ideas. Please send me a message or give me a call and I’ll get back to you asap
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Royal is a much loved family horse, he has been ridden by all ages of the family - in his day was an excellent show jumper but due to his age we are now looking for a loving home for him as a companion horse and light hacking. He is 27 year old Connemara. He lives out 24/7 and is happy with both mares and geldings. Easy to handle, load, never bucks or rears. Please do call me if you are interested so I can discuss further.

Rose is a beautiful 16.1hh, 14-year-old chestnut mare looking for a kind and knowledgeable home.

She is chilled, kind-natured and easy to have around. A very low-maintenance girl who happily lives off very little and is easy to manage day-to-day.

Rose is fantastic as a companion — relaxed, settled and happy in the field, and if you take your other horse away, she is perfectly fine staying behind on her own.

There is also the possibility for light hacking with the right person. Rose is sound; however, she does have navicular, so this would need to be carefully managed by an experienced and sympathetic rider. She is easy in the right hands, but she is not suitable for novices.

A genuinely lovely mare looking for a quiet, caring home where she can be loved and enjoyed. ❤️

Please message for more information.

Pebbles is the sweetest most gentle soul. He is now 17 and spent most of his life show jumping. When he came to us he lived a more generic and relaxed way of life due to his mild navicular. In the 5 years we have had him he has never been lame until recently. Unfortunately this coincided with my daughter no longer having time to ride. He has been treated for coffin joint arthritis with a steroid injection last week. We are extremely hopeful that this will be successful and he will be able to enjoy low level hacking🤞
If it does not work we will be looking for a loving and genuine home. He would make an amazing therapy horse and still has so much to give.
Pebbles has perfect manners, is fantastic to shoe, box, clip. Will happily live with geldings or mares and will live in or out.
Genuine enquiries only please, 5* home wanted