Horses For Sale in Basildon

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Here at Horsemart, we have thousands of Horses and Ponies for sale, from Irish Sport Horses to Cobs and Thoroughbreds, within the South East, North East and South West or beyond. Whether you're searching for an All-rounder, Hacker or Show Jumper, or something more, we know you'll find what you're looking for with Horsemart!
Walk-Trot Transitions Tutorial With Sarah Williams

Walk-Trot Transitions Tutorial With Sarah Williams

This is a very quick tutorial on the walk, improving the quality of the walk, the walk to trot transition, and a couple of tips on how to develop responsiveness.   So this is Reggie, a show jumper I have re-trained. He belongs to one of ...
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Safe, lovely, winner
sold
Colour Grey
Gender Mare
Height 12.2 hands
Breed Welsh Sec A
Lovely very safe pony - very popular pony at our yard. Very calm manner. Doesn’t spook. A very attractive and sweet pony. Has done various shows and a winner at HOYS in her hey day. Delicate and ...
3 months ago
Epping
18 miles away
£ 3,500OIRO
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AGE OF HEROES.  SPECIAL TB SCHOOLMASTER
sold
Colour Black
Gender Gelding
Height 16 hands
Breed Thoroughbred
AGE OF HEROES SPECIAL TB SCHOOLMASTER Bertie is def not your usual Thoroughbred he has a wealth of experience in every discipline and is a calm and sensible ride. Owned by my friend for several ...
3 months ago
Noak Hill
12 miles away
£ 6,750
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Paddington Bear (paddy)
sold
Colour Cremello
Gender Gelding
Height 9 hands
Breed Shetland pony
2 year old gelding (3 in may) 9hh standard cremelo Shetland Paddy is good in all ways for the farrier, loads well, stands to be washed/groomed and most importantly easy to catch! Passported and ...
3 months ago
Rayleigh
5 miles away
£ 1,500ONO
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Standard bred for sale
sold
Colour Bay
Gender Gelding
Height 15 hands
Breed Other X Other Breeds
Sonnie a 2 year old standard bred gelding sonnie has a personality to die for he is 3 in August and gonna be a lovely sized horse he trot more then he paces would make a fantastic jumping horse ...
4 months ago
Bexley
17 miles away
£ 1,800
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128cm 5 year old kids pony
sold
Colour Chestnut Roan
Gender Mare
Height 12.3 hands
Breed Welsh X
128cm 5-year-old welsh section b chestnut roan mare, perfect for lead rein, first ridden or a second pony /competition home. This affectionate and hard-working pony thrives on attention. She is ...
4 months ago
Swanley Village
18 miles away
£ 4,000ONO
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Stunning registered Welsh sec. A Cremello gelding.
sold
Colour Cremello
Gender Gelding
Height 11.2 hands
Breed Welsh Sec A
Tommy turned 3yr in May and has been a companion pony for my other horse for the last 2yrs. He is now needing a job and unfortunately my intention was to drive him, as I have no young rider, but time ...
4 months ago
Wickford
3 miles away
£ 1,750ONO
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Stunning 15:2 PRE Andalusian Gelding for sale
sold
Colour Dapple Grey
Gender Gelding
Height 15.2 hands
Breed Andalusian
My gorgeous boy is now in search of his new home. To be sold from field. Stunning 15: 2 9yo PRE Gelding. Being sold as a project as not been in consistent work for a while. He’s a sensitive chap ...
4 months ago
Maldon
13 miles away
£ 3,500
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Smashing little all-rounder for the future
sold
Colour Piebald
Gender Gelding
Height 12.3 hands
Breed Cob
We brought Mannie 2 years ago as a future pony club allrounder for the grandchildren. With this in mind he has been brought on slowly and carefully with long reighning and leading of my own horse. ...
4 months ago
Sidcup
20 miles away
£ 1,700ONO
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Stunning TGCA Registered Bucksin Cob
sold
Colour Dun
Gender Gelding
Height 15 hands
Breed Cob
Personal circumstances forces very sad sale. Introducing Sammy aka Acresdale Sambucas Boy. Full up 15 hand (and hasn’t finished yet) TGCA registered with full recorded breeding, rising 4 year old ...
4 months ago
Hockley
7 miles away
£ 8,250
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Stallion Shetland pony
sold
Colour Palomino
Gender Stallion
Height 8.3 hands
Breed Shetland pony
For sale Registered IMPS palomino Shetland stallion (not licensed) 35 inches Good with farrier lives in or out Excellent temperament handled by kids 9 years old Has bred mainly Fillys ...
4 months ago
Hockley
7 miles away
£ 700OVNO
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15hh Connemara cross Irish sport horse mare
sold
Colour Black
Gender Mare
Height 15 hands
Breed Connemara X Irish Sport Horse
Darla 15hh rising five year old Conamara cross sports horse Mare To mature aprox 15. 2hh Hacks on her own or in company Brilliant in heavy traffic, I mean you could literally ride her down ...
4 months ago
Bowers Gifford
2 miles away
£ 3,500
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BEAUTIFUL IRISH MARE
sold
Colour Coloured
Gender Mare
Height 15 hands
Breed Cob X Irish Sport Horse
Here we have Dottie Lovely 15h Irish 4yo mare Dottie has come from Ireland straight from her breeder. She is very layed back and easy in all ways more woah than go. Shes recently been ...
4 months ago
Sittingbourne
19 miles away
£ 6,500
What I learnt from my first season showing

What I learnt from my first season showing

Hi, I’m Rachel, I’m 24 years old and based in the West Midlands. I run my family's small yard alongside my day job. I am a proud owner of beloved 22-year-old palomino Quarter Horse Billy and Hercules, a rising two-year-old Miniat...
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STUNNING CONNEMARA X IRISH SPORTS PONY
sold
Colour Chocolate Dun
Gender Mare
Height 14.1 hands
Breed Connemara X Irish Sport Horse
Sandy Beautiful 4yo chocolate dun sports pony Sandy has come straight from her breeder in Ireland. She has been out on hound exercise a couple of times where she behaved very well. She ...
4 months ago
Sittingbourne
19 miles away
£ 7,500
4 photos
Gorgeous Big Blagdon Mare
sold
Colour Blue Roan
Gender Mare
Height 15.2 hands
Breed Cob
Dorothy is a beautiful 15. 1/15. 2 (as wide as she is tall) 7 year old traditional gypsy cob mare who will excel in any sphere! She is a true leg in each corner type who takes up your leg very well. ...
4 months ago
Hockley
7 miles away
£ 7,500ONO
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Handsome 16.3 11y/o tb
sold
Colour Bay
Gender Gelding
Height 16.3 hands
Breed Thoroughbred
With the heaviest heart my handsome boy is looking for a new? ? ? ? due to no fault of his own Phaero is a 11year old 16. 3 tb although don’t let that put you off this boy has a heart of gold and ...
4 months ago
Swanley
18 miles away
£ 3,000ONO
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Meet Frank the very happy hacker !
sold
Colour Piebald
Gender Gelding
Height 14.2 hands
Breed American Standardbred
Meet Frank our gorgeous boy. He is a 14. 2 Standard bred trotter. We are very sad to sell Frank as he is a big part of our family but selling as my daughter wants to do more affiliated competitions ...
4 months ago
Meopham Green
16 miles away
£ 3,000OVNO
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Shelly plus 1
sold
Colour -
Gender Mare
Height 12.1 hands
Breed Cob X Hackney
Shelly is a 5 year old 12'1 amazing little cob bought for my daughter she is perfect on and off lead rein can be trusted with the smallest children loves a fuss perfect with feet, loads, hacks really ...
4 months ago
Witham
17 miles away
£ 1,500
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Perfect all rounder
sold
Colour Bay
Gender Mare
Height 16.2 hands
Breed Irish Sport Horse
Amazing mare with perfect temperament perfect to hack over railway lines through rivers on busy roads never bombs off not spooky Jumping at home and has been to some shows even been out to clear ...
4 months ago
Witham
17 miles away
£ 4,500ONO
8 photos
14hh cob mare
sold
Colour Palomino
Gender Mare
Height 14 hands
Breed Cob
14hh palomino roan 9 year old mare. Barbie has bred 2 stunning palomino foals over last 3 years and is now back in work looking for a lovely kind knowledgeable home. She is good to lead, handle, ...
4 months ago
Billericay
5 miles away
£ 2,650ONO
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GLUCKSFALL’S GRACE SUPER ALL ROUNDER
sold
Colour Bay
Gender Mare
Height 16 hands
Breed British Warmblood X Hanoverian
GLUCKSFALLS GRACE? ? ? ? Beautiful Bay Mare Branded British Hanoverian top bloodlines 9yrs standing at approx 16hh Three lovely paces as you would expect from her breeding responsive from the leg ...
5 months ago
Noak Hill
12 miles away
£ 6,000
The Ultimate Guide To Selling A Horse Online - Everything You Need To Know!

The Ultimate Guide To Selling A Horse Online - Everything You Need To Know!

There are many reasons why one might wish to sell a horse. Many reputable equine professionals make a living from taking on horses and producing them to be sold on. Others may simply have to face the fact that their trusty steed is no longer suitable...
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cost of buying a horse or pony?
The cost of buying a horse varies depending on the particular horse or pony. Factors include their age, experience, purpose, breeding, potential, height and even colour, but the price can range anywhere from a few hundred to several hundred thousand pounds. It is important to look through many horses and ponies who fit the profile of what you require so you can gain an understanding of what your budget should be. Please remember that in addition to the purchase price, there are ongoing costs associated with keeping a horse, such as stabling fees, veterinary care, farrier services, feed, rugs, tack and so on.
Are horses easy to train?
Horses possess an incredibly trainable attitude, depending on the individual animal and the type of training employed. To achieve successful results, it is essential to approach a horse's training with patience and respect - understanding their needs, abilities and limitations. Even though horses and ponies can be trained to do many jobs, it is important to consider that each individual has their own personality and set of attributes that build up a profile of what discipline(s) they might be suitable for. Understanding this is the first step on the journey into moulding your horse or pony. The most important aspect is the quality and experience of the person responsible for training the horse or pony. You cannot expect a horse to learn any skill if the person teaching doesn’t have a complete understanding of what they are asking, how they are asking, and why they are asking that of the horse. If you are planning to train a horse or pony yourself, you have to be honest about your own limitations and when you need the help of a more qualified trainer. As much as the quality of training is more important than the time spent, it is still vital that whoever is training the horse or pony is willing to commit ample time to teach the horse what you want them to learn. Be it halter training or ground manners, to more complex dressage or showjumping techniques. Horses might be animals that are eager to please, yet you need to remember they are unbelievably sensitive flight creatures who need time to build trust and a bond with you. Horses and ponies respond superbly to positive reinforcement because of their high intelligence. Simply, the answer to whether horses are easy to train comes from what skillset and experience you and the horse bring to the table and the chemistry you form as a partnership.
How long do horses live?
Horses and ponies typically have a lifespan of around 25-30 years, although this is dependent on the breed and lifestyle. Various factors come into play when considering a horse's life expectancy - for instance, smaller horses and ponies tend to live longer than larger breeds, and those living in captivity generally have longer lifespans than those still in the wild Nutrition is a significant factor too since horses with poor diets will not reach their full potential longevity. Regular visits from the farrier, dentist, and vet to maintain your horse or pony’s feet, teeth, and overall health, respectively, will also play a big factor in life expectancy Other good health practices involved are keeping up to date with vaccinations and regular exercise. According to the Guinness World Record, the maximum recorded age of a horse was "Old Billy," who lived to be 62 years old!
Will a horse be OK alone?
This is a difficult question to answer, as it depends on a variety of factors. Horses and ponies are herd animals who are naturally social animals and enjoy the company of others. Studies have shown that they develop relationships with one another, create hierarchies among themselves, and seek companionship when possible. If your horse must stay alone, it’s important to take measures to reduce boredom by providing them with plenty of activities – things like puzzles and toys filled with treats can help keep their minds engaged while also providing enrichment opportunities too. If you are able to give the horse exercise, this is another huge plus both mentally and physically. If your horse or pony is in a field or stable by itself but has lots of other horses around that they can see and communicate with, this is much better than being by themself and not even being able to see others of their own kind. Horses or ponies who are left in complete isolation are likely to experience both psychological and physical problems. The increased levels of stress and anxiety that being alone can cause may lead to issues such as colic or weight loss due to poor appetite.
Can you ride a 1 year old horse?
The short answer is no. A 1 year old horse is not physically developed enough to carry the weight of a rider. Doing so would lead to physical problems later on in the horse or pony’s life.
How do I buy my first horse?
Purchasing a horse is a major commitment and responsibility that should not be taken lightly. If you're looking to buy your first horse, there are a few key things to consider before making this important purchase. Firstly, it is paramount that you ask yourself what type of horse will best suit your needs and lifestyle - leisure horses, competition horses or racing horses can all vary in terms of their cost and upkeep. Before identifying the type of horse or pony you want, you should assess your riding ability and experience level in order to determine which type of animal will best suit your needs. Different horses have different temperaments and physical qualities that must match up with the rider’s abilities in order for them to work together and build a partnership. Many owners opt for choosing an older “schoolmaster” as their first mount – these animals are generally more experienced under saddle and less unpredictable than younger equines. The next step is to start looking, you can use a website like Horsemart to browse over 1,000 horses and ponies for sale! Once you’ve browsed horses or ponies that fit your criteria, you can start to enquire and view the identified candidates. When viewing a horse, you should take someone more experienced with you. It is very common for people to take their instructor with them for a second opinion. You should always view a horse as buying unseen poses a much greater risk. Now you’ve identified what you believe to be your new best friend, it’s time to get a vetting. Having a vet examine your horse to either a 2* or 5* standard will give you the peace of mind that the horse or pony is physically ready to do the job you require. If the horse passes, congratulations! You’ve just bought your first horse. Make sure you have transport lined up to drop the horse off at either your equestrian property or chosen livery yard.
What age horse should I buy?
This depends on your level of experience as a horseman and what you’re looking for from the horse. 0 - 2 years Either a foal or a very young horse or pony that is not yet ready to start their ridden education, so don’t be expecting to be riding this horse any time soon! Once the foal is weaned at 6 - 8 months old, you can then start to look at halter breaking them. Patience will be key with a horse or pony of this age. 3 - 4 years At this age, the horse will be ready to start being backed and continue their education. If you don’t have experience with backing or producing a young horse, this isn’t the best age horse to buy. Again, patience is key with a young horse or pony. 5 - 8 years Most likely broken and going forward. A good age to buy if you’re looking for a horse that understands all of the basic aids but will still be a bit green and need bringing on to be moulded into the horse or pony you want. 9 - 12 years An ideal age to buy if you’re wanting a horse or pony that has a good balance of experience and number of years ahead of them. This horse or pony will have been produced to be either what they’re most suitable for or what the previous owner(s) wanted. 13 - 16 years Been there, done that, got the t-shirt! A horse or pony in their more ‘mature’ years who will hopefully be more suitable for you if you’re looking for a horse that is well-schooled in their best discipline. 17 years + A horse or pony coming toward the end of their career, if you’re looking for a horse that can teach you a little bit more and help you progress as a rider, there’s a good chance a veteran of the game is what you’re after and will be the most suitable for you.
Is owning a horse stressful?
Owning a horse can be an incredibly rewarding experience and one that many people have cherished for generations, however, it’s important to consider the potential stressors of such a responsibility. Horses are highly intelligent and emotionally sensitive animals, so their care must be managed in a thoughtful, gentle manner. Day-to-day stresses - From being up at the crack of dawn and getting morning chores done before work, to late-night trips to the yard in typically British weather, horses are not always the easiest animals to love and enjoy because of the never-ending cycle. Sometimes, owning horses doesn’t seem as fun as you dreamt it would be but it is definitely worth it. Emotional investment - horses and ponies don’t take too long to become part of the family and it can become just like having a big dog, lots of cuddles, days out, grooming, treats and more. Therefore, when something unexpected happens that puts your horse at risk, it will be tough emotionally. Financial stresses - the taboo of what horses cost. Ultimately, horses are an investment you won’t see a return on financially. Between the regular outgoings of rent and feed, you’ve also got the potential risk of large vet bills. If your horse or pony is not insured, you’ll need to have a backup fund just in case.
What do I need to own a horse?
Owning a horse is an exciting and rewarding experience, but it's also one of the most expensive hobbies you can have. Before taking on the responsibility of caring for a horse, there are several things that need to be taken into account. Before the horse is even with you, it is essential that you have: Somewhere to keep the horse, be it at home with the necessary facilities or at a livery yard. Transport to bring your horse or pony from their current address to their new home, be that with or own horsebox or trailer or via a professional transporter. The basics for day-to-day care - hay, rugs, a headcollar & leadrope and a grooming kit. If stabled, you’ll also need bedding, a shavings fork and a wheelbarrow. It is also advisable that you get insurance. Once you’ve handed over the money to the vendor the risk is all on you. You may never need it but it’s better to be safe than sorry.