British Riding Pony

British Riding Pony for Sale – 12.2hh Chestnut Mare, 9 Years Old

A quality British Riding Pony for sale, this striking 12.2hh chestnut mare, 9 years old, offers huge potential in the right hands. She is a flashy, athletic, and forward-thinking pony with an excellent attitude toward work when kept in a consistent routine. This is a serious performance prospect for a confident, experienced rider looking for a competitive pony with the scope to progress in multiple disciplines.

She is not a novice ride and therefore will only be considered for experienced, knowledgeable homes. When in regular work, she is an exciting and talented ride with plenty of ability to excel. When not in consistent work, she can demonstrate bucking and broncing behaviour to test her rider, and this must be fully understood before enquiry. Full transparency is offered, and videos of this behaviour are available upon request.

Temperament & Rideability

This mare thrives on routine, consistency, and confident handling. When kept in regular work, she is described as an “amazing little pony” with a sharp yet genuine attitude and plenty of enthusiasm for her job. She is responsive, forward-moving, and athletic in her way of going.

However, when she has time off or lacks consistent exercise, she can throw a buck or a bronc in an attempt to unseat the rider. This is not malicious but is a behaviour that requires experience, balance, and correct management. For this reason, she is absolutely not suitable for novices, nervous riders, or children without experienced supervision.

In the right hands, she is a rewarding, fun, and competitive pony that gives a fantastic feel to ride.

Competition & Experience

This British Riding Pony has been out and about and has experience across multiple disciplines, including:

• Dressage – showing promise with correct schooling and rhythm
• Show Jumping – bold and capable over fences with enough scope to progress
• Hacking – confident and sensible when in work

She is used to travelling, new environments, and being ridden away from home. With continued consistent production, she would suit a competent junior rider moving off a first pony, a small adult rider, or someone looking for a competitive winter or all-rounder project.

Handling & Manners

She has excellent ground manners and is a pleasure to deal with in daily handling:

• Loads, travels, and unloads exceptionally well
• Stands for the farrier with some management requirements (detailed below)
• Good to lead, tie up, groom, and handle
• Sensible around the yard and easy to manage in routine settings

She is good to clip, although she requires time to become settled with the noise of the clippers before full clipping is attempted. Once introduced correctly and without rushing, she can be clipped successfully.

Farrier & Hoof Care

She is currently cold shod in front. She is well-behaved for the farrier through trimming and preparation; however, when the nails are being hammered in she requires either a twitch or management support. Alternatively, she is suitable for glue-on shoes, which she accepts well. This is fully manageable for experienced owners and farriers familiar with horses requiring small accommodations.

Health & Condition

This mare is presented in good overall condition. She thrives when kept fit and in regular work. Like many high-quality performance ponies, she does best with structured exercise, mental stimulation, and correct feed management.

No stable vices are reported. She is good to catch, easy to keep, and settles well into a working routine.

Ideal Home

This British Riding Pony for sale would best suit:

• A confident, experienced rider
• A small adult or capable teenager
• A competitive home looking for a fun and athletic pony
• Someone experienced with sharper types and performance ponies
• A rider wanting to progress through dressage, jumping, or Pony Club activities

She is not suitable for beginners, novice riders, riding schools, or nervous homes. She requires a rider who will keep her in consistent work and handle her confidently and sympathetically.

Why She Stands Out

• Eye-catching chestnut mare
• Correct and athletic movement
• Talented enough for multiple disciplines
• Excellent to load and travel
• Honest and willing when in work
• Huge potential in the right hands
• Fully transparent sale with behaviour videos available

Summary

If you are searching for a British Riding Pony for sale that offers genuine talent, personality, and competitive potential, this 12.2hh 9-year-old chestnut mare is well worth consideration. She is not a push-button pony, but for the right rider she is an exciting and capable prospect with plenty to offer both in the school and out competing.

Serious enquiries only. Knowledgeable homes essential. Videos available on request. Open to vetting.