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!
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*** CUTE AS A BUTTON ***
Colour Buckskin
Gender Colt
Height 10 hands
Breed Appaloosa X Welsh Sec B
*** Cute as a Button *** Tim currently stands at 10hh + at 5. 5 months old (DOB 01/08/24) and is out of a cremello section B mare (Doylan) so he has a lovely buckskin coat. He has a pretty head to ...
1 day ago
Biddulph
£ 650ONO
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Fabulous 16.2hh 3yo PRE dressage prospect
Fabulous 16.2hh 3yo PRE dressage prospect
Colour Bay
Gender Stallion
Height 16.2 hands
Breed Andalusian
Gorgeous 16. 2hh 3 year old PRE stallion. This beautiful boy is looking for his forever home, He is a very sweet boy. He is unbroken and has just been left to mature mentally and physically out ...
19 hours ago
Knocknagoshel
£ 11,540
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17hh 6yo ish gelding. Super novice riders first event horse.
Colour Grey
Gender Gelding
Height 17 hands
Breed Irish Sport Horse
Buzz is an exciting prospect bred to excel in eventing, boasting over 50% blood and a naturally athletic build. At just 6 years old, he already displays exceptional talent across all three ...
44 minutes ago
Hartfield
£ 10,000
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9 year old registered Haflinger mare...
Colour Chestnut
Gender Mare
Height 15 hands
Breed Haflinger
I bought her from Austria as a 4 yr old. She was broken in when I bought her but she hasn’t been ridden in wales, but the haflingers seem to remember their basic training very quickly. She was ...
2 hours ago
Y Felinheli
£ enquire
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Beautiful Connemara x tb rising 5 mare
Beautiful Connemara x tb rising 5 mare
Colour Iron Grey
Gender Mare
Height 14.3 hands
Breed Connemara
Lovely little horse owned since yearling, lightly backed end of last summer and turned away, ready to go on with her new person to put there stamp on her and shine, good with farrier & dentist, very ...
2 hours ago
Northampton
£ enquire
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Re-advertised due to timewaster.  Blu Hors Viconte 2024 Colt
Colour Dark Bay
Gender Colt
Height 16.2 hands
Breed Hanoverian X Oldenburg
Re advertising due to a timewaster. A UNIQUE AND EXCITING OPPORTUNITY TO OWN A QUALITY 2024 COLT BY THE INCREDIBLE BLU HORS VICONTE (VIVALDI) Gorgeous George is an exceptionally kind and ...
3 hours ago
Birmingham
£ 5,000OVNO
How To Perfect Your Jumping Position

How To Perfect Your Jumping Position

Many, many years ago, I worked briefly in the racing industry. Very briefly, it wasn’t the place for me. But, a couple of valuable lessons came up. One of which, was overhearing a young apprentice jockey talking (excitedly) about how his positi...
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Amazing little hunting mini cob 11 years
Colour Black
Gender Mare
Height 13 hands
Breed Cob
Betty (Inca) is the perfect little hunting cob. She has proven to take our 11 year old safely hunting with our local hunt. She has been on fun rides and has also driven in a previous home. Betty ...
14 hours ago
Kirmington
£ 5,000OVNO
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Rising 3 year old cob
Colour Black Roan
Gender Filly
Height 14.2 hands
Breed Appaloosa X Cob
Arctic elegance a 2023 foal to mature to 14. 2 hands. Tgca passported. Fully up to date with vacs, worming, feet ect… Fully clipped out to be shown this winter. Exceptional for the farrier, ...
9 hours ago
York
£ 2,750
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4YO Filly by “Corlough Clover”
4YO Filly by “Corlough Clover”
Colour Black
Gender Filly
Height 16 hands
Breed Irish Sport Horse
Beautiful Black 4YO filly by “Corlough Clover” out of “Lislap Snowflake” by Lislap Monarch. Standing a good16. 00hh with excellent conformation. A very good looking filly with sweet head, ...
12 hours ago
Omagh
£ 4,000OVNO
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Beautiful, Athletic young Irish Sports Horse mare
Beautiful, Athletic young Irish Sports Horse mare
Colour Bay
Gender Mare
Height 16.1 hands
Breed Irish Sport Horse X Westphalian
Beautiful 16. 1hh rising 5yr old Irish sports horse mare. Cleo is a stunning mare with the pedigree, athleticism and temperament to excel in any sphere. Super sweet and genuine, she schools ...
14 hours ago
Manchester
£ 8,950OVNO
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Very Genuine Chestnut Mare - Annie
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 ...
14 hours ago
Enfield
£ 9,550OVNO
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Registered Irish Draught x Connemara To Mature To 16hh
Registered Irish Draught x Connemara To Mature To 16hh
Colour Black
Gender Colt
Height 16 hands
Breed Connemara X Irish Draught
King is fully registered to both sire and dam fully DNA tested. Sire King Alton Class 1 Irish Draught 16. 2hh Dark Dun. Dam Bawnmore Lady Class 1 Connemara 15. 1hh Grey. I bred this foal to ...
15 hours ago
Leeds
£ 3,000
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Romanno Mercia (Macy) 8yo Oldenburg Mare
Colour Chestnut
Gender Mare
Height 16.1 hands
Breed Oldenburg
Romanno Mercia (Macy) 8yo 16. 1h Oldenburg Mare. Macy has competed unaffiliated showjumping up to 95cm. Has done unaffiliated dressage. Attended fun rides such as the Cotswolds and many local ...
14 hours ago
Merthyr Tydfil
£ 7,500OVNO
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Registered Irish Draught x Irish Sports Horse to Mature to 16hh
Registered Irish Draught x Irish Sports Horse to Mature to 16hh
Colour Bay
Gender Colt
Height 16 hands
Breed Irish Draught X
Cavello is a gorgeous upstanding colt measured at 14hh at the moment as a yearling. He is Dark Bay with 4 dark points, no white on him any where, very very pretty head and kind eye. His sire is Ard ...
15 hours ago
Leeds
£ 2,850
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13.1hh Well Marked 7 year old Mare Donkey & Foal
13.1hh Well Marked 7 year old Mare Donkey & Foal
Colour Chocolate Dun
Gender Mare
Height 13.1 hands
Breed Akhal-Teke
Anastasia is a Chocolate Dun and White coloured 7 year old Mare Donkey, impeccable manners, very healthy, good well taken care of feet with Filly / Jenny foal at foot that is true Black with no white ...
15 hours ago
Leeds
£ 2,500
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Wallace 12.3 hh Well Marked Coloured Mare Donkey & Foal
Colour Tri-Coloured
Gender Mare
Height 12.3 hands
Breed Donkey
Wallis is a Tri Coloured 6 year old Mare Donkey, impeccable manners, very healthy, good well taken care of feet with colt/jack foal at foot that is true brown he was born on the 9th of May World ...
15 hours ago
Leeds
£ 2,500
Understanding Equine Training Aids & Equipment: An Easy To Follow Guide

Understanding Equine Training Aids & Equipment: An Easy To Follow Guide

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2 Years Old Appaloosa x Cob Filly To Make 15:1
Colour Bay Roan
Gender Filly
Height 15.1 hands
Breed Appaloosa X Cob
May is Appaloosa x Cob and is to mature to 15. 1hh. She is bred out of a heavy cob 15. 2hh mare and a 15. 1hh Appaloosa stallion. She is a lovely mover been straight and correct. May will spot ...
15 hours ago
Leeds
£ 3,000
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Registered Warmblood x Irish Sports Pony To Mature 14.2hh
Registered Warmblood x Irish Sports Pony To Mature 14.2hh
Colour Bay
Gender Filly
Height 14.2 hands
Breed Irish Sport Horse X KWPN
Laoise is a registered Warmblood x Irish sports pony and will mature to 14. 2hh. She is sired by Ard Killua the son of VDL Douglas, her dam is a Connemara type pony. Laoise is very athletic and has ...
15 hours ago
Leeds
£ 2,850
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Reg. Coloured Irish Draught x Irish Sports Horse 2 Yr Old Filly
Colour Skewbald
Gender Filly
Height 16.2 hands
Breed Irish Draught X X Irish Sport Horse
Bee is our lovely big upstanding filly that has got everything going for her. She is attractive, well bodied for her age, has a nice shape when free schooled over the poles, straight correct pace ...
15 hours ago
Leeds
£ 3,250
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Registered Irish Draught X Sports Horse Filly To Mature To 16hh
Colour Grey
Gender Filly
Height 16 hands
Breed Irish Draught X Irish Sport Horse
Caitlin is a registered Irish draught x Warmblood. She is to mature to 16hh. Her dam is a Irish Draught x sports horse and her sire is a son of (VDL DOUGLAS). She is a lovely straight mover with ...
15 hours ago
Leeds
£ 2,850
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Traditional Heavy Steel Grey Yearling Filly To Mature to 15.1hh
Colour Grey
Gender Filly
Height 15.1 hands
Breed Cob
Dusk is an upstanding heavy fully feathered yearling filly drum type and she is standing at 13. 2hh at 13 months old and will mature to 15. 1hh or 15. 2hh This lass has really good bone. She has a ...
15 hours ago
Leeds
£ 2,500
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Outstanding Traditional Dun & White Cob Gelding 2 yr old
Colour Other Colour
Gender Gelding
Height 14.2 hands
Breed Cob
Danny’s Pride to make 14. 2hh. Traditional heavy block of a cob gelding with very good bone and masses of feather, big hearty chest, good girth and mane & tail. Very kind traditional cob nature, ...
15 hours ago
Leeds
£ 3,250
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2 Years Old Appaloosa x Cob Gelding To Make 15:1
2 Years Old Appaloosa x Cob Gelding To Make 15:1
Colour Spotted
Gender Gelding
Height 15.1 hands
Breed Appaloosa X Cob
Kinsman is a Appaloosa x cob and is to mature to 15. 2hh. He is bred out of a heavy cob 15hh mare and a 15. 1hh Appaloosa stallion. He is a lovely mover been straight and correct. Wormed and feet ...
15 hours ago
Leeds
£ 3,000
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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.