7 fabulous first ponies for sale this week [PICS]
Often finding the perfect first pony for your child can be tricky. We hope that perhaps one of the ones below might fit the bill.
Take a look at this week’s selection of riding club horses for sale on horseandhound.co.uk:
1. ‘Super little fun pony’
Height: 11.2hh
Age: 15
Gender: mare
Selling points: “Champagne Bubbles has taken her little owner from learning to trot through to hunter trials. She is 100% in every way and has attended many pony club rallies, two camps, cash jumping, BS, 10 mile sponsored ride, hunter trials and also lead rein and first ridden activities.”
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2. ‘Kind and well mannered’
Height: 12.2hh
Age: 13
Gender: gelding
Selling points: “Oliver is a lovely kind well mannered pony. Ideal for lead rein who has brought on my children who were nervous riders.”
3. ‘Placed every time’
Height: 11.2hh
Age: eight
Gender: mare
Selling points: “A lead rein/first ridden registered Welsh section A pony who has shown in many championships and qualifiers. She has been in the same home for the past five years.”
4. ‘Genuine sort hard to find’
Height: 12.2hh
Age: 11
Gender: mare
Selling points: “This pony has an excellent competition record but she is also very safe and can be ridden by a complete beginner. Competed consistently at 90cm/1m, good cross-country with push button changes. Snaffle mouthed and good to do in all ways.”
5. ‘Fabulous lead rein pony’
Height: 11.2hh
Age: 14
Gender: gelding
Selling points: “Beetle is a proper first pony who is super safe and has never refused a jump. He has completed a wide range of activities and although he is cheeky, he is completely trustworthy.”
6. ‘Good to do in all ways’
Height: 12.2hh
Age: 13
Gender: mare
Selling points: “This is a low mileage pony who has been in the same home for seven years. She has competed in all disciplines at a local level.”
7. ‘Any child’s dream pony’
Height: 12.2hh
Age: 10
Gender: mare
Selling points: “Charm is 110% bombproof and has been hunted by a 10-year-old child off the lead rein. She has been used for all Pony Club activities and has absolutely no vices.”
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Gemma is an experienced journalist, who was a member of H&H staff from 2014 to September 2025. She is passionate about all equestrian sports, including racing and point-to-pointing. She has enjoyed riding out for top trainers Nicky Henderson and Charlie Appleby and took part in a charity Flat race at Epsom in August 2018. Gemma’s has reported from numerous five-star events around Britain and Europe, as well as European championships.