Chestnut Thoroughbred Horses For Sale in the UK

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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!
Horse Showing: Everything you need to know...

Horse Showing: Everything you need to know...

If you're looking for a new equine discipline to try out, horse showing may be the perfect option! This exciting competitive sport is open to all breeds of horses, and is a great way to show off your horse's conformation and athleticism. In t...
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Connemara x Thoroughbred foal by Josie Jump - Teenagers Dream
Connemara x Thoroughbred foal by Josie Jump - Teenagers Dream
Colour Chestnut
Gender Colt
Height 15 hands
Breed Connemara X Thoroughbred
By the hugely popular and multi award winning Connemara competition stallion "Josie Jump" this beautiful well built dark chestnut colt foal is sure to make a fantastic all rounder competition large ...
1 week ago
Pulborough
£ enquire
Promoted
6 photos
Sweet natured, stocky TB mare
Sweet natured, stocky TB mare
Colour Chestnut
Gender Mare
Height 16 hands
Breed Thoroughbred
Top quality bred mare. Athena is the most sensible and kindest mare. She lives in or out. Was easy to back. Loves a groom and fuss. Has excellent paces, will make a lovely ...
21 hours ago
Bodiam
£ 2,000ONO
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Stunning,Smart & Soulful Thoroughbred
Stunning,Smart & Soulful Thoroughbred
Colour Chestnut
Gender Gelding
Height 16.2 hands
Breed Thoroughbred
Truly Special young thoroughbred gelding who has been part of our riding school since he was 4years old. The only reason he is for sale is due to our limited time to teach him his education and we ...
1 day ago
Halifax
£ 3,000OVNO
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Joules is up For Sale
Joules is up For Sale
Colour Chestnut
Gender Mare
Height 15.2 hands
Breed Thoroughbred
Our Girl Joules is looking for a new home to further her education after recently retiring for the racing world she is now for sale to go on and explore Joules 4 yrs old chensut mare 15. 2 Do not ...
1 week ago
Coleshill
£ 4,500ONO
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Big Red Stunning 17.3hh Thoroughbred Gelding. 12yo
Colour Chestnut
Gender Gelding
Height 17.3 hands
Breed Thoroughbred
Truly hard sale of a genuine gentle giant. We’ve had Red since he was 5 and he’s never put a foot wrong but due to having a child and work commitments he’s not getting the time he deserves. ...
1 week ago
Bishop Auckland
£ 3,500ONO
Showing Tips For Beginners

Showing Tips For Beginners

The showing ring can be intimidating if you have never taken part before, but don’t be put off! It’s a lot of fun and a great way to make new friends. Here are some quick tips to help you kickstart your showing journey! What should I ...
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4yr old tb mare
Colour Chestnut
Gender Mare
Height 15.1 hands
Breed Thoroughbred
Bint looking for new 15. 1 4 year old tb Chestnut mare Bint can be moody sometimes but in general she is a sweet girl. She is easy to handle. Bint does paddle with her front legs (price ...
1 week ago
Brandon
£ 1,200ONO
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Sweetie, a 16HH 2019 thoroughbred mare in Ireland
Sweetie, a 16HH 2019 thoroughbred mare in Ireland
Colour Chestnut
Gender Mare
Height 16 hands
Breed Thoroughbred
Sweetie, a 16HH 2019 thoroughbred mare in Ireland - £2500 (Weekly transport available to the UK) Sweetie is a truly exceptional mare who ticks all the boxes. Far from the typical chestnut ...
2 weeks ago
Liverpool
£ 2,500ONO
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Beautiful all rounder for sale *REDUCED
Beautiful all rounder for sale *REDUCED
Colour Chestnut
Gender Gelding
Height 16 hands
Breed Thoroughbred
Beau Rising 12, 16 hh tb Beau is a loveable horse to have around the yard, he will stand and be groomed all day by anyone. He comes to call, great to shoe (is currently barefoot) had good solid ...
2 weeks ago
Cannock
£ 3,200ONO
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Thoroughbred yearling colt
Colour Chestnut
Gender Colt
Height 14.2 hands
Breed Thoroughbred
Well grown chestnut colt born March 10th make at least 15. 3h Well handled with good conformation, should make an national hunt store or pointer. Reg Weatherbys and Microchipped
3 weeks ago
Chard
£ 1,100ONO
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Very Genuine Chestnut Mare - Annie
sold
Colour Chestnut
Gender Mare
Height 15.2 hands
Breed Thoroughbred
Based in North London- Enfield Annie is a 15. 2-15. 3hh chestnut mare TB who loves to please. She would love to show a someone coming onto horses the ropes and is a perfect mare for someone ...
3 weeks ago
Enfield
£ 9,000OVNO
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5year old 16.2hh chestnut gelding
sold
Colour Chestnut
Gender Gelding
Height 16.1 hands
Breed Irish Draught X Thoroughbred
5yr old gelding, fantastic temperament, Good mover Easy can do attitude, loves work Can do one day ridden 3 days off without getting silly Great in traffic Good to catch Good with ...
1 month ago
Dorchester
£ 6,000
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Super Sweet Beautiful 5yr old mare!
Super Sweet Beautiful 5yr old mare!
sold
Colour Chestnut
Gender Mare
Height 16.1 hands
Breed Belgian Warmblood X Thoroughbred
Gorgeous 5yr old mare with the temperament you can only dream of. Martello is one in a million with amazing pedigree, attitude, looks and movement. She’s a dream to work with, eager to please ...
1 month ago
Carrington
£ 9,500OVNO
3 photos
Project Sports Horse - Rising 5 year old Chestnut Gelding
sold
Colour Chestnut
Gender Gelding
Height 16.1 hands
Breed Thoroughbred
Rising 5 year old chestnut gelding that has grown too tall for me. Snaffle mouth. Kind natured with no vices. Good to shoe and transport. Hacks alone. Up to date with jabs and worming. Open ...
1 month ago
Ashford
£ 3,500ONO
How to write a Loan Contract - Sample

How to write a Loan Contract - Sample

Owning a horse can be more complicated than you might think, and the loaning of a horse is just one issue that has legal barriers to be overcome before it can occur.    The sample loan agreement below is a guide to the type of a...
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Sweet Chestnut Mare - Project or Happy Hacker
sold
Colour Chestnut
Gender Mare
Height 15.3 hands
Breed Thoroughbred
Thaliya is a 6 year old 15. 3 thoroughbred mare who requires an experienced owner who understands thoroughbreds. Due to some unfortunate circumstances, I just don’t have the time she needs in ...
2 months ago
Northop
£ 1,300ONO
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OAKLEY (Vodka Redbull)
sold
Colour Chestnut
Gender Gelding
Height 16.1 hands
Breed Thoroughbred
OAKLEY (vodka redbull) 16. 1 approx, 4 year old, thoroughbred chestnut gelding. Never raced or seen a track, broken in with me personally. Oakley is a lovely chap of a horse who is well mannered ...
2 months ago
Wistow
£ 5,000ONO
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15h all rounder with jumping potential
sold
Colour Chestnut
Gender Mare
Height 15 hands
Breed Appaloosa X Thoroughbred
Electra was broken in the summer and has been a pleasure to work with is very quiet on the flat and friendly she has been handeld since she was tiny. Electra is fine for the farier ecs She has ...
3 months ago
Beamish
£ 4,000ONO
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Showjumper Pony Club
sold
Colour Chestnut
Gender Mare
Height 15.3 hands
Breed Thoroughbred
15. 3 4yo Queenie has an absolute heart of gold and will turn her hoof to anything, she is careful and quick against the clock which she could easily be a winning machine. Had her school over 90-100 ...
3 months ago
Carlisle
£ 11,000ONO
4 photos
Super safe and sweet all round family horse
sold
Colour Chestnut
Gender Gelding
Height 15.2 hands
Breed Thoroughbred
Very reluctant sale of our beautiful Charlie. He is a lovely boy, very well mannered, excellent temperament, great for farrier, vet, clipping, loading etc. He is happy to have a good fuss, and is ...
3 months ago
Uttoxeter
£ 4,500ONO
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15.1hh 4yo TB mare. Lovely novice riders allrounder!
sold
Colour Chestnut
Gender Gelding
Height 15.1 hands
Breed Thoroughbred
- novice ride - ⁠jumping a full course of fillers and trays - ⁠lovely model Meet Pippa, a sweet 4-year-old Thoroughbred mare who’s ready for her next adventure! She’s broken and riding ...
3 months ago
Hartfield
£ 2,750
3 photos
Young mare with great potential
sold
Colour Chestnut
Gender Mare
Height 16.1 hands
Breed Thoroughbred
Lucy is a young mare looking for her new home. The reason for me selling Lucy is due to not having enough time to ride her. She’s a sweet mare who loves to be fussed around. Because of me not ...
3 months ago
Ripon
£ 2,000ONO
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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.