Horses For Sale in Cheshire

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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!
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Fabulous Palomino Welsh Section D Foal!
sold
Colour Palomino
Gender Colt
Height 14.2 hands
Breed Welsh Sec D
Fantastic palomino colt foal, nicely marked and well put together. Straight movement and great temperament. Both parents are exceptionally kind-natured and very trainable. Will make a very ...
3 months ago
Congleton
£ 2,500
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Quality Event Horse
sold
Colour Chestnut
Gender Mare
Height 16.1 hands
Breed Irish Sport Horse
Call Me Honey 16. 1 6yr old chestnut mare By OBOS quality out of a Cavalier Royale mare (Cavalier Iris). She’s a half sister of Harry Meades Cavalier Crystal. Competed at BE100 level this season ...
3 months ago
Nantwich
£ 39,500
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Carrie 16.1 ISH
sold
Colour Chestnut
Gender Mare
Height 16.1 hands
Breed Irish Sport Horse
Carrie is a well bred 16. 1 ISH mare. She has 3 natural well established paces and carries herself in a beautiful natural outline. She has done mainly showing with us and narrowly missed out on ...
3 months ago
Chester
£ 3,000ONO
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PC pony/ mother daughter share
sold
Colour Skewbald
Gender Mare
Height 14.1 hands
Breed Cob
Bonnie is a 12yo approximately 14. 1hh coloured cob mare. Bonnie would suit a range of abilities a first or second pony. She hacks alone and in company, loads, travels, good to clip, shoe etc. Bonnie ...
4 months ago
Mow Cop
£ 6,000ONO
Perfecting Your Sitting Trot

Perfecting Your Sitting Trot

Sitting trot is easier said than done, especially if you have a horse who tends to be rather bouncy or you haven’t done it in quite some time!   But we’re here to help! So here are some top tips, but remember to stay safe at ...
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*** ALL ROUND STAR ***
sold
Colour Chestnut
Gender Gelding
Height 16.1 hands
Breed Irish Sport Horse
*** ALL ROUND STAR *** Absolutely beautiful inside and out 16. 1, chestnut gelding, 19 years young, he is in great health so please don’t let his age be of a concern. He is a super companion to all ...
4 months ago
Mow Cop
£ 1,000EACH
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Kind and striking 6yo 16hh TB!!!
sold
Colour Bay
Gender Mare
Height 16 hands
Breed Thoroughbred
Super kind 6yo 16hh Mare! ! Will excel in any discipline due to her extremely kind nature! Kurphy is a quick learner and due to her temperament has established her flat work easily and enjoys ...
4 months ago
Lockerbie
£ 4,000ONO
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Apollo-Gorgeous 16hh black Trakehner x
sold
Colour Black
Gender Gelding
Height 16 hands
Breed Quarter Horse X Trakehner
Very sad sale of my gorgeous homebred boy Apollo. Unfortunately relationship breakdown forces sale, fortunate for you! 4 year old - 16hh - black Apollo is unbacked but ready to start, I just ...
4 months ago
Alsager
£ 5,000OIRO
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16.2hh 6yr old gelding
sold
Colour -
Gender Gelding
Height 16.2 hands
Breed Thoroughbred
16. 2hh 6yr old tb gelding, has done a bit of everything, very good all rounder, schools lovely, jumps anything! Hacks out perfectly alone or in company, loads well, excellent for farrier, comes to ...
4 months ago
Runcorn
£ 2,750
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Fabulous full up 14.2hh
sold
Colour Few Spot
Gender Mare
Height 14.2 hands
Breed Appaloosa
Holly is full up 14. 2 5yr old Appaloosa pony. Holly is currently competing at unaffiliated show jumping, jumping clear rounds and proving to be very bold, brave and scopey! She has attended plenty ...
4 months ago
Chester
£ 8,500
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Top class jumping pony
sold
Colour Chestnut Roan
Gender Gelding
Height 14.2 hands
Breed Welsh Sec D
Lenny has recently been measured he now has a JMB height certificate as a 148cm jumping pony. he is 6 years old he easily has the scope and ability to jump newcomers/ fox Hunter he is going ...
4 months ago
Mow Cop
£ 8,500ONO
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Shamrock Shetland Pony
sold
Colour Palomino
Gender Gelding
Height 9 hands
Breed Shetland pony
For sale or possible full time loan Shamrock is an all rounder pony. Rides and drives, is very good on the road and is a very loving pony. He's good with other geldings and mares. Up to date with ...
4 months ago
Ashley
£ 1,000ONO
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Mini Cob Colt *Project Pony*
sold
Colour Piebald
Gender Colt
Height 12.1 hands
Breed Cob
Buddy is available as I don’t have the time he needs. He was bought as a companion for my son’s pony but I really feel he would benefit from having his own person to bond with and trust. Buddy ...
4 months ago
Alsager
£ 800ONO
Cross Country - Holding A Straight Line

Cross Country - Holding A Straight Line

Eventing season is looming which means it's time to polish up our techniques and combat any underlying issue that you faced last season. A common problem a lot of riders face is holding a straight line while riding cross country. The cross countr...
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Amazing alround hunter
sold
Colour Grey
Gender Gelding
Height 15.1 hands
Breed Connemara X Irish Draught X
Unfortunately I'm having to sell tommy He is 15. 1hh conny x ID 11 years old Lovely natured horse very quite to deal with in all ways Hacks out alone or in company Forward going loves to jump ...
4 months ago
Warrington
£ 9,500
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Perfect Pony Club/Mother Daughter Share/All Rounder
sold
Colour Black
Gender Mare
Height 13.2 hands
Breed Cob X Irish X
Willow has been there and done it all, from fun rides to dressage and everything in between. She is super straight forward and fun to ride, always looking after her jockey. She's good to do in every ...
4 months ago
Byley
£ 8,000OVNO
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Reg Connemara gelding
sold
Colour Grey
Gender Gelding
Height 14.1 hands
Breed Connemara
Rising 3, grey gelding, bought to keep my youngster company, but is far too good as a field ornament. He has had his feet regularly trimmed and up to date with jabs, wormed etc. Occasionally brought ...
4 months ago
Knutsford
£ 3,500EACH
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Shires and Clydesdales
sold
Colour -
Gender Colt
Height 14 hands
Breed Clydesdale X Shire
Can you imagine how wonderful this young horse will look when fully grown with his long and flowing cream/blonde mane and tail. With his stand out colouring, unique markings he will be absolutely ...
4 months ago
Whitegate
£ enquire
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Stunning TB Gelding
sold
Colour Bay
Gender Gelding
Height 15.1 hands
Breed Thoroughbred
A star in the making. True gentleman. Box, farrier, manners etc. Excellent conformation with stunning paces to match. Brave and sensible. Vaccinations upto date. First to see will buy. Very sad ...
4 months ago
Lymm
£ enquire
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Potential top jumper/Hunter
sold
Colour Bay
Gender Mare
Height 14.2 hands
Breed Cob X Welsh Sec D
Elsie is a full up 14. 2 8-year-old mare. She has been mainly used for off-road hacking. Therefore it is more of a project due to her lack of schooling for her age. However, she is very sweet natured ...
5 months ago
Mow Cop
£ 3,850ONO
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Fabulous young horse for the future
sold
Colour Bay
Gender Mare
Height 15.1 hands
Breed British Warmblood X Welsh Sec D
Sky is a beautiful 15. 1 4year old mare recently professionally backed now riding away beautifully, she is now looking for her perfect home. Sky is a lovely mare with a sweet nature and is willing to ...
5 months ago
Mow Cop
£ 5,500ONO
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Safe and sensible Connemara for sale
sold
Colour Blue Roan
Gender Mare
Height 14 hands
Breed Connemara
14hh 12yo Connemara by Maghera Fadda Lad and Golden Island Lassie Heartbreaking sale due to me going to Uni, Roxy’s been with us for last 4 years. Roxy’s been there and done everything. ...
5 months ago
Macclesfield
£ 4,000ONO
Goal-Setting - How Effective Is Yours?

Goal-Setting - How Effective Is Yours?

We are midway through January and you may be thinking something along the lines of: ‘I’ve already set my goals for this year’. Most people are quite good at setting themselves resolutions at the beginning of the year, but the questi...
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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.