Amora
Status: Spanish Breeding Stock/Riding School/For Loan
Height: 15.3 hh
YOB: 2006
Gender: Mare
Colour: Iron Grey
Breed: PRE – Pure-Bred Graded Spanish Horse (Andalusian)
Height: 15.2 hh
Half-Share Owner: Hayley Horsman/other half-share available
(Loan is only available if to remain at Lavant House Stables)
Bred on site from the Spanish parents of Roma and Julepe, Amora has particularly nice conformation and a lovely nature. Graded as a three year old, Amora then bred us one lovely Spanish filly foal by Jocoso before joining our riding school, providing a lovely, quality ladies mount.
Ballyragget
Riding School/For Sale/For Loan
Height: 16.1 hh
YOB: 2004
Gender: Gelding
Colour: Bay
Breed/Type: Irish
Price: £4,750 ono
(Sale or loan is only available if to remain at Lavant House Stables)
Bally was recommended to us and has proven to be the unsual combination of being both safe and sensible enough for a first-time owner/or beginner rider, whilst also having enough about him for the more skilled rider to enjoy.
Handsome with quality and substance, Bally has three correct and active paces suitable to be successful in pure dressage, yet also jumps anything and everything, and has proven himself to also be an able and bold Hunter who becomes better and better at this job every time he goes out.
Not least is his lovely sensitive nature which results in him being a pleasure to handle and ride. 100% sound, hack-out, jump all types of fences, load, clip, handle, etc. and able to carry up to 16+ stone. A very easy, unusual horse who can carry a beginner rider of any weight calmly and safely yet also give highly experienced riders a thrill when he is asked to provide more. These photos do not begin to do him justice!
Bally Cross Country Schooling 2011
Bluebell
Status: Riding School/For Sale/For Half-Loan
Height: 16 hh
YOB: 2005
Gender: Mare
Colour: Skewbald (grey & white)
Breed: Irish Cob
Owner: Lizzie Douglas & LHS
Price: £3,750
(Bluebell is only for loan if to remain on site)
This handsome mare was bought from Goresbridge Sales in Ireland along with Timmy and Kenny, despite the fact we definitely didn’t want a mare! We couldn’t resist her, having such presence and ticking every other box, which was to be a well proportioned weight-carrier (a horse able to carry 16 stone+) with an equable temperament.
(Safely) energetic with every job we ask of her in the arena, where Bluebell really excels is hacking-out and we constantly receive praise on her delightful manner in this area. Due to this skill Bluebell has also been hunted regularly, always receiving much praise for her poise and decorum out in the field. Such a dab-hand is Bluebell becoming on the hunting field, she now has an important role introducing staff and clients alike to this sport – which she loves, does calmly and behaves impeccably. In fact if Bluebell could get herself ready and put herself in the horsebox to go hunting, she would!
A popular horse who continues to win herself many fans – regardless of rider experience or ability.
Just arrived 2010Christmas Eve Meet 2011
Hunting at Coombelands 2011
Cruz
Status: Spanish Breeding Stock/For Sale/For Loan
Height: 15.1 hh
YOB: 2008
Gender: Gelding
Colour: Dark grey
Breed: PRE – Pure Bred Graded Spanish Horse (Andalusian)
Owner: LHS
Price: £4,000 ono
(Loan is only available if to remain at Lavant House Stables)
Cruz is another produce of our Spanish stallion Julepe and Spanish mare Kalia and is therefore a full-brother to Amorio. Because he has particularly good conformation and three fabulous paces the intention was to keep him entire, but sadly he just didn’t grow enough for our purposes and whilst perfect in many respects he is just too small for our breeding programme. Therefore he was gelded at two years old and will eventually, once old enough, will be introduced to our riding school.
Probably the most straight-forward Andalusian we have bred, Cruz is uncomplicated and easy in every way. Would all horses and ponies be as low-cost, easy and amicable as this one!
Fraser
Status: Riding School/For Sale/For Loan
Height: 15.2 hh
YOB: 2001
Gender: Gelding
Colour: Skewbald (dark brown, black and white)
Breed: Irish Middleweight
Owner: LHS/Helena Bissex
Price: £4,250
(Loan is only available if to remain at Lavant House Stables)
The wonderful Fraser has progressed many riders since during the years he has been with us. Skilled on the flat and over fences, he is fundamentally a sensitive horse which has proven a huge hit for most that have had the pleasure of riding him.
Fraser has also been out and seen much of life, such as competing in all three disciplines, cross-country schooling, hunting and sponsored rides. His owner of many years, Helena has learnt much with this lovely horse and it is only due to her being off to Uni that this special boy finds himself on the market – ideally to remain at Lavant House Stables, but this is not essential. The most important thing is to find a suitable new owner who can provide an excellent home to this very special horse.
Good to box, clip, shoe, catch, handle, etc. fully vacinated, sound and fit, Fraser is suitable as a first or second horse to a caring home.
Fraser going for it cross county .....
Fraser & Helena at Horse Show 2011Fraser competing Pony Club
Fraser competing Pony Club
Hugh
Status: Riding School/For Sale/For Loan
Height: 16.1hh
YOB: 2006
Gender: Gelding
Colour: Chestnut
Breed: Irish Sports Horse
Owner: LHS
Price: £4,250
(Loan is only available if to remain at Lavant House Stables)
This is an interesting horse that has top Irish bloodlines on both sides, being Arctic Cue on one and King of Diamonds on the other. Flashy to look at with his bright chestnut coat, white blaze and legs, he has a workmanlike way of going and has to be one of the most level-headed horses ever. Nothing fazes Hugh, and whilst he is a perfect gentleman when ridden the same cannot always be said of him when out in his field where he definitely wants to be the king-pin!
There are not many horses who want to to look after their rider as much as Hugh does, unsurprisingly because of this he has become an instant hit with everyone privileged to ride him.
Good to box, clip, shoe, catch, handle, hack, etc. Hugh is also fully up to date to vacinations, teeth checks, etc. Suitable for teenage or adult rider.
Hugh Pony Club One Day Event 2011
Hugh at horse show 2011
Hugh just arrived
Kilkenny
Status: Riding School/For Sale/For Loan
Height: 15.2 hh
YOB: 2005
Gender: Gelding
Colour: Bay
Breed/Type: 1/2 Irish Draught & 1/2 Thoroughbred
Owner: LHS
Sale Price: £3,750 ono (Only for loan if to remain at Lavant House Stables)
A good-looking, quality small horse who is also up to weight and is of a type that tends to be bred by accident rather than design, with a big character and is hugely popular with those who get to know him properly.
Straightforward, he is cheap to keep, easy to do and never makes a fuss about anything. Works well on flat, over show jumps and cross country, hacks alone with a confident rider, good to hack in company and sensible to take out Hunting. An unusual horse in that he is usually extremely hard to find when you are looking for one of his type.
Good to also to box, shoe, catch, clip, etc., fully vaccinated and fit. Genuine, kind horse with a big character so is better suited to a confident person who thrives with this type of horse.
Kenny out hunting for the first time with the crew 2011!
Daisy
Status: Riding School/For Loan
Height: 13.2 hh
YOB: 2002
Gender: Mare
Colour: Grey
Breed: Irish Pony
Owner: LHS (Yeomans)
Dear Daisy was an unusual one for us. When she arrived from Ireland we thought: too young for our little riders and certainly unacceptably thin. Yet from day 1 Daisy belonged with us, proving a gentle, kind little mare who delights every small person who rides her because she, well, just belongs and always does her best to please.
Eric
Status: Riding School/For Sale/For Loan
Height: 11 hh
YOB: 1997
Gender: Gelding
Colour: Grey (White)
Breed: Welsh Section A
Owner: LHS
Price: £1,950 (only for sale if to remain at Lavant House Stables)
Eric is a “chocolate box pony” as he really is the cutest pony you will ever see – so much so that it is always Eric who is dragged off to represent Lavant House Stables at any promotional activity where we can take a horse with us!
Originally with a well-known professional equestrian family as a first pony for their grand daughter, Eric is also broken to harness and has huge background experience in all types of activities, which again make him the ideal first pony. From the mum’s viewpoint, they don’t come much prettier than Eric either!
Joey
Status: Riding School/For Sale/For Loan
Height: 13 hh
YOB: 1994
Gender: Gelding
Colour: Bay
Breed: Welsh Section C
Owner: LHS
Price: £1,500 (only for sale if to remain at Lavant House Stables)
Joey is quiet enough to give confidence as a first pony but is also able to offer that little bit more such as competing at local shows. 100% to ride and handle, he is what every parent is looking for to safely introduce their children into horse riding and ownership.
He is incredibly cute with his big white face and two blue eyes. Joey is a really useful sort of pony, not only being ideal for the complete beginner but also able to do a bit more with a competitive rider – which is quite an unusual combination to find in a pony.
Munchkin
Status: Riding School/For Loan
Height: 11 hh
YOB: 1996
Gender: Gelding
Colour: Blue Roan
Breed: Welsh Section A
Owner: LHS
Munchkin has been with us for many years now having arrived originally because he quite simply needed to be kept busy doing something and no just standing around in a field as a pet until his young owners had time to ride him during the school holidays!
Arriving with a list of health issues to make your hair curl and quite definitely needing professional management, Munchkin just keeps on going and is quite definitely the perfect pony to first teach your child to ride on – he goes when asked and stops when asked and is simply lovely to handle from the ground.
Munchkin is a very special pony and particularly more so now for being in our riding school where lots of children get the opportunity to realise just how special he is!
Pebbles
Status: Riding School/Pony Pals Half-Share Available
Height: 12 hh
YOB: 2001
Gender: Gelding
Colour: Bay
Breed: Welsh Section A
Half-Share Owner: Bethany Stonefrost/Other half-share available
(Loan is only available if to remain at Lavant House Stables)
Pebbles is a “picture-perfect” pony with his striking colour, big round tummy and very dainty head.
The confident Pebbles really does know it all – he knows how to teach our smaller children to canter and jump and has the perfect manners to match. Pebbles is the ideal starter pony and we know we are very lucky to have him with us.
Sailor
Status: Riding School/For Sale/For Loan
Height: 14.2 hh
YOB: 2004
Gender: Gelding
Colour: Golden Dun
Breed: Connemara
Owner: Quarrey/Kynan-Holmes/LHS
Price: £3,950 (only for sale if to remain at LHS)
Imported from Ireland in 2010 this lovely pony is a pleasure to ride and do, being easy in all respects. Lauren hunted him over the winter of 2010/11 proving his worth as a suitable mount for child or small adult. Now outgrown by the Quarrey family, Sailor is seeking a new owner. A beautiful pony with a lovely mind and no hang-ups, he is a sort that is usually hard to find. He is also of sufficient quality to successfully show in affiliated Mountain & Moorland classes.
Senna
Status: Riding School/For Sale/For Loan
Height: 13 hh
YOB: 1995
Gender: Mare
Colour: Palomino
Breed: Native Pony
Owner: LHS
Price: £1,950 (only for sale if to remain at Lavant House Stables)
This dear little mare was recommended to us by our instructor Jade and she really is as pretty as a picture being every little girl’s dream pony, especially as her nature is as lovely as her looks! An ideal first pony who loves to be made a fuss of and is also essentially good to handle, box, clip, shoe, hack, catch, etc.
Splash
Status: Riding School/For Loan
Height: 13.3 hh
YOB: 2003
Gender: Gelding
Colour: Skewbald (chestnut & white)
Breed: Irish Cob
Owner: Molly Briggs
Splash is a well put together, stocky pony who like most cobs can be ridden by adult or chld and just gets on with whatever is asked of him without fuss or bother.
Squeak
Status: Riding School/For Sale/For Loan
Height: 12 hh
YOB: 1999
Gender: Gelding
Colour: Grey
Breed: Welsh Section B Type
Owner: LHS
Price: £1,950 (only for sale or loan if to remain at Lavant House Stables)
Squeak is an ideal first pony and has proven these credentials by successfully introducing several young owners over the years into the skills of horse-ownership. A pretty pony, he arrived with our other stars Eddie and Ozzie, and has participated in many Pony Club activities both on and off the lead rein. Children can handle him very easily and being a bit of a character further endears him to his child riders!
Squirrel
Status: Riding School/For Sale/For Loan
Height: 12 hh
YOB: 2003
Gender: Gelding
Colour: Dapple Grey
Breed: Welsh Section A
Owner: LHS
Price: £1,750
Squirrel is a very good-looking pony that could just as easily be a show pony as a riding school one.
He spent the first part of his life as a driving pony but was found not to be speedy enough so consequently settled down with us as his new home. A very sweet, safe pony to both ride and handle , he knows his job and is definitely a welcome addition to our team, although keeping his waist-line trim is proving rather tricky as Squirrel does love his food!
Todd
Status: Riding School/For Loan
Height: 11.3 hh
YOB: 1997
Gender: Gelding
Colour: Strawberry Roan
Breed: Welsh Section B
Height: 11.3hh
Owner: Layla Smith & LHS
Todd came to us because he was so naughty at his previous home! Whilst Todd quickly settled into being a brilliant riding school pony, he also successfully attended many off site Pony Club activities and Hunter Trials with the proprietor’s daughter when she was younger.
Todd does it all, he’s good on the flat, over fences and hacks out calmly. Children can handle him easily and safely and he really knows his job inside-out. The perfect first pony for any small child – definitely worth his weight in gold.
Tyler
Status: Riding School/For Loan
Height: 13.2 hh
YOB: 1993
Gender: Gelding
Colour: Flea Bitten Grey
Breed: New Forest
Owner: LHS
Tyler has been a riding school pony all his life and is fantastic at the job – he is also a bit of a character which we all love . A handsome, no-nonsense pony with a lot of experience but who is thankfully no longer the escape artist he used to be in the past, Tyler pretty much suits anybody as a first pony.
