6 big and friendly horses for sale this week *PICTURES*
If you’re looking for something on the larger side, take a look at our selection of horses 17hh and over for sale on the Horse & Hound website this week.
1. ‘Hedge-hopping hunting machine’
Height: 18hh
Age: eight
Gender: gelding
Selling points: “This experienced, safe hunter will sit behind the field master all day crossing any country providing a comfortable, responsive ride. He has a great attitude to work, hacks out alone or in company, is easy to do and has great bloodlines.”
2. ‘Superstar horse’
Height: 17hh
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Age: 10
Gender: gelding
Selling points: “This stunning horse has lots of talent. He has a very willing, genuine attitude to everything he does and everything which is asked of him, he will go that extra mile to really help his jockey out and has a heart of gold. He is a true high level all-rounder who has competed at one-star level eventing, 1.20m showjumping and performs consistently good dressage tests. He is a saint to have around the yard and is nothing but a pleasure to own.”
3. ‘Absolute gentleman’
Height: 18hh
Age: seven
Gender: gelding
Selling points: “‘Skippy’ is a type hard to find. He is as genuine as the day is long and an absolute gent in all ways. He is in his second season hunting with the Meynell and South Staffs (references available). He crosses all of our hunting country with ease, jumping hedges, rails, walls, gates and ditches. Despite his size, he is still full of blood and a real galloping horse. He has also showjumped, cross-country schooled, team chased and competed in some unaffiliated dressage competitions successfully. He is superb to do in all ways.”
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If you fancy a project, take a look at our selection of young horses for sale on the Horse &
4. ‘Good in all respects’
Height: 17.3hh
Age: 10
Gender: gelding
Selling points: “This homebred horse has a lovely temperament. He is well schooled and has showjumped, evented, competed in dressage and working hunter competitions and hunted with the Fernie and Quorn. He is snaffle mouthed and has no vices.”
5. ‘Can do any job’
Height: 17.1hh
Age: six
Gender: mare
Selling points: “This mare turns head everywhere she goes. She has a very kind temperament and is not at all mareish. She loves to jump — jumps anything cross-country but is careful enough to do pure showjumping. She has whipped-in and has also hunted in the field. She stands perfectly at the meet and would suit anyone for hunting. She is a fantastic mover and covers the ground with ease so could also event.”
6. ‘Absolute gent’
Height: 17.2hh
Age: five
Gender: gelding
Selling points: “This gelding by Errigal Flight (King of Diamonds) has hunted in Ireland and cross-country schooled. He has balanced, uphill paces and works in a light, consistent outline. 100% in all aspects.”
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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.