Have you been inspired by the Horse of the Year Show and quite fancy giving showing a go? Well, if you want to combine it with jumping, then don’t miss this selection of working hunters for sale on the Horse & Hound website this week.
1. ‘Can do any job’
Height: 174.5cm
Age: eight
Gender: mare
Selling points: “This stunning RID mare is well balanced and comfortable with a bold, scopey jump and loose, uphill paces. She has been hunted by all ages and is very mannerly with a snaffle mouth. She is always placed in MW/WH classes and was placed fourth at Royal Dublin Show this year in the ridden draught performance class. Good to do in all ways with a great attitude.”
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Age: eight
Gender: gelding
Selling points: “This horse is very honest and careful with numerous wins up to 1.10m level showjumping with an amateur lady rider. He would make a fantastic working hunter thanks to his very good conformation and his striking appearance. A great fun horse who is very easy to do.”
Selling points: “This is a top class novice working hunter pony with a number of wins under his belt. He has qualified for the P(UK) Winter Classic, P(UK) Supreme Championship Show, Equifest and SWPA Championship. He has also done BE90 and BE100 successfully with his previous owner and has done plenty of Pony Club with current owners. Easy to do in all ways.”
Selling points: “‘Senor D’ moves and rides very well for a big horse. He is quiet in everyway and has jumped up to 1.40m, winning many 1.35m and 1.30m classes along the way. Aimed to compete in open working hunter and heavyweight ridden hunter classes.”
Selling points: “This Connemara pony is a beautiful mover who is trained to medium level BD. He has taken an extremely nervous teenager to representing Scotland at Home Internationals the past two years, as well as BYRDS camps, winning Riding Club championships, winning sidesaddle at the Royal Highland in 2014 and 2015 and standing reserve champion in 2015. He also won at the NAF Riding Club championships as an individual in 2015. Plus he is a fabulous hunter and has won at BE100 level.”
Selling points: “This horse is an absolute all-rounder. He has competed in all disciplines and is an uncomplicated, straightforward ride who has a laidback, relaxed temperament. He has numerous placings showing and is a quality little horse.”
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Former web features editor, point-to-point editor and digital racing editor
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.
