At Horse Trader, we have designed our website so that you can easily filter your search to show the right horse for you. If you know the specific type of horse you are looking for then begin here, for example event horses or show jumpers. If you want to see something less specific, you can search our Allrounders category or maybe sports horses and then filter by the disciplines that you would like the horse to have experience at, for example choose dressage, hunting or polo. If you are wanting to be even more precise with your search you can enter minimum and maximum heights and ages, gender and even colour if you are wanting to find that palomino gelding.

How do I search for the right horse for sale?

Absolutely, we have a map filter so that you can enter your postcode and choose the distance that you are willing to travel to view the horses for sale. As you filter your search you will be able to see the location of the horse on the map on the right hand side of the page.

Can I see where the horses for sale are in the UK?

Yes, we have a category specifically for  horses to loan, whether you are looking fo full loan or maybe a part loan would suit you better be sure to check our page on Horses for Loan.

Is it possible to loan a horse?

If you are struggling to find the right horse for sale or loan, maybe try placing a wanted advertisement, we have a category for wanted horses and ponies. Here you can specify the type of horse you want depending on your experience, give an indication of the size horse you need and the disciplines that you would like to participate in.

I can’t find the horse I’m searching for, can you help?

Browse our full selection of horses for sale in the UK here, filter by type to find the perfect allrounder, hunter or sport horse. Use our discipline filter to search for Showjumpers, dressage horses, eventers or show horses or select from our lists of breeds to show Warmbloods, Thoroughbreds,  Irish Drafts and more.

An all rounder has experience at multiple equine disciplines. This may mean that they have been schooled on the flat and taken part in dressage competitions as well as maybe having jumped cross country fences or taken part in showjumping. They may not excel in one particular discipline but can perform reasonably well in mulitple.

What do you mean by an all rounder horse?

No not necessarily. An all rounder can be a horse that is suitable for a novice as it can introduce them to a range of different disciplines, this can be at a lower level of competition. You may also consider horses that have taken part in eventing as all rounder horses for more experienced riders as they compete in dressage, show jumping and cross country. A riding club horse can often be described as an all rounder as it has the ability to perform multiple disciplines.

Are all rounders only suitable for experienced riders?

For those looking for a versatile horse that has the ability to take part in multiple disciplines, our all rounder category is the place to begin your search. Filter by specific disciplines to find your perfect match.

All Rounder Horses for Sale in the UK

This very much depends on the type of horse you wish to breed. If you are not under pressure to have an early foal, then the late May to mid July period is probably the best. The foal will be born in mild weather, and grow substantially before winter rolls around again.

When is the best time to breed a horse?

The average gestation length in a mare ranges from 320 to 362 days. The period when most mares will foal falls within 330-345 days of successful breeding. However, mares have successfully foaled with gestation lengths outside this range.

How long is a mare pregnant?

Whether you are stud with a breeding operation in place or simply own a mare that you are looking to breed from, we have a variety of breeding stock available from stallions to broodmares, foals, youngstock, embryos and semen.

Breeding Stock for Sale in the UK

A coloured horse or pony is defined by the colour of their coat which is a mix of white hair and at least one other colour. For example piebald, black and white, or skewbald which is any other colour and white. The white coat must be on the body above the stifle or elbow but not including the face.

What is the definition of a coloured horse?

No, coloured horses can be different breeds of horses which are not necessarily fefined by their coat colour. There are slight exceptions to this such as the Appaloosa which is a distinct breed from limited bloodlines with distinct physical traits and a desired color.

Is a coloured horse a breed?

Yes, there are a number of different coloured horse and pony associations such as CHAPS UK, the Coloured Horse and Pony Society, BSPA, the British Skewbald and Piebald Association and the British Appaloosa Society.

Is there a society that coloured horses are registered to?

An American Paint Horse is a breed of horse which has a distinct white and dark spotted colouring on its coat combined with the breeding characteristics of an western stock horse.

Is a paint horse a colour or a breed?

With coloured horses very much on trend in the UK, we have a large selection of versatile horses from different disciplines available to view here. From skewbalds and piebalds to spotted horses, find your sport horse or gypsy cob here. 

Coloured Horses for Sale in the UK

A companion horse is a non-ridden horse. This is often due to injury or can be age related. The horse can continue a healthy life otherwise and is often invaluable as a companion.

What is a companion horse?

Do you need a companion horse for your yard? Campanion horses may no longer be able to be ridden but can be invaluable as a friend and company for another horse in a field or stable or just to be kept as a pet.

Companion Horses for Sale in the UK

A dressage horse is typically athletic with the temperament and intellegence to be highly trainable. Dutch Warmbloods are the most commonly found breed in dressage competitions

What is the best breed for a Dressage Horse?

Typically it will take on average five to six years of professional uninterupted training to get a dressage horse to compete at Grand Prix level. Setbacks due to injury are the most common cause of delay in a horse's progress up the ranks of competition.

How long does it take to train a dressage horse to top level?

Whatever your aspirations or level of competition search for your perfect dressage horse here. From unaffiliated through to medium and advanced horses, youngsters to schoolmasters.

Dressage Horses for Sale in the UK

Driving horses require a good temperment with a willingness to please. They shouldo be strong with powerful shoulders and hind end, sure footed and trainable in order to safely pull a carriage.

What characteristics does a good driving horse require?

There are several specific breeds that posess the characteristics to make good driving horses for both pleasure and sport. These are typically the Cleveland Bay, Hackney, Friesian and French Trotter.

Are there specific breeds that are more suitable for diving?

Browse our selection of driving horses here, filter by breed, age or height to narrow your search for the perfect horse.

Driving Horses for Sale in the UK

One of the best breeds of horses for endurance competition is the Arabian Horse. They are strong with a light frame and great stamina which makes them the perfect stamp for this sport. Their fatigue resistance allows them to be able to compete in 50-100 mile races without a problem.

What is the best breed for endurance?

Endurance horses tend to range from about 8 years old right into their early teens. Their stamina and muscle strength is developed over time with appropriate training giving them longevity.

What age is a competitive endurance horse?

Looking for a suitable horse to compete in endurance events, we have a selection available to filter by breed or height.

Endurance Horses for Sale in the UK

This horse should be obedient for dressage, careful for showjumping and brave to go cross-country. A trainable attitude and adaptive manner with a forgiving nature and natural up-hill way of going. 

What makes an event horse? 

Eventers need to be fit for the cross country element so best to include hill work in your weekly routine as well as a good amount of cardiovascular work such as cantering or galloping for periods of at least twenty minutes, depending on your horse's fitness.

How do you condition an event horse?

 An event horse is extremely skilled in order to compete all three disciplines of dressage, showjumipng and cross country. Skills training such as riding lateral work or pole work is good practice. Strength training such as grid work and hill work are essential and exercises which require your horse to work in collection, such as piaffe will ensure you have a well rounded training routine.

What skills does an event horse require and how do you train for these?

The discipline that combines the elegance of dressgae, precision of show jumping and excitement of cross-country. On our site you'll be sure to find a selection of horses with a variety of ages, breed and experience levels. 

Event Horses for Sale in the UK

As tempting as it can be to purchase an ex-racehorse due to their often cheap price, it can take months and sometimes years to re-train them. If re-trained correctly they can prove fantastic horses for many different disciplines due to their athleticism and intelligence. 

Do ex-racehorses make good horses?

These throughbreds racing careers may have come to an end but they are now looking to continue on to a new career, or to continue their re-training journeys.

Ex Racehorses for Sale in the UK

A loan is an agreement between the horse owner and person where nop money changes hands. A lease is where the owner and hirer have a contract which includes a fee being paid in return for the use of the horse. 

What is the difference between loan and lease? 

Prior to a long-term purchase commitment, you can explore the option of loan or leasing a horse to achieve the same joy of horse ownership.

Horses For Loan or Lease in the UK

A horse who is well-behaved when ridden on roads or in the countryside, often in demand by amateur or leisure riders. Often a cob type. 

What is a happy hacker? 

Whether you are looking for a steady veteran or a slightly younger horse, our selection of happy hackers offer something for everyone.

Happy Hackers for Sale in the UK

In the UK we have 3 native breeds, these are the Clydesdale, Shire and Suffolk Punch with a fourth being the Percheron who was imported to the country many years ago. 

What breed or heavy horses are in the UK? 

Strength, power and heritage might be three words that come to mind when thinking about a heavy horse. 

Heavy Horses for Sale in the UK

A horse who is able to cross the countryside in company or alone. This horse requires good health, stamina and soundness. 

What makes a hunter or team chaser?

From a complete beginner to a seasoned pro search here for your next hunter or team chaser.

Hunters & Team Chasers for Sale in the UK

A form of amateur horse racing over fences that is held a variety of venues throughout the country. It provides a great opportunity to come together in the countryside and meet like-minded people. 

What does it mean when you compete in a P2P? 

Are you looking for a thoroughbred that boasts speed, stamina and jumping ability then look no further than the variety of equine athletes that we have listed on our website from first time out to seasoned schoolmasters. 

Point to Pointers for Sale in the UK

Polo ponies are arguably the best mannered horses and despite looking an incredibly complex sport, the horses should be of a responsive yet placid nature to ride. 

Are polo ponies easy to ride? 

Athletic, Dynamic, and demanding are three attributes that are required by polo ponies to be successful. Often imported from Argentina or retrained Thoroughbreds these horses have impeccable manners. 

Polo Ponies for Sale in the UK

You can start showing at a low level or even in hand. Many riding clubs or venues local to your area will hold showing shows, these are a great opportunity to gain experience and understand how the event works. 

How do you start showing horses? 

A discipline that requires excelence of conformation, movement and temprament, take a look at some of these refined horses for all levels and abilities. 

Show Horses for Sale in the UK

Athleticism and conformation are incredibly important when considering a showjumper. The horse must be well-balanced with a good top line and powerful hind quarters within a compact athletic frame. 

What should I look for in a showjumping horse? 

Whether you are looking to head to try a horse from an experienced professional or you are seeking to bring a youngster up through the levels, we have horses to cover all of your requirements. 

Showjumpers for Sale in the UK

A sport horse or sporthorse is a performance horse with the necessary conformation, movement and temperament to excel in specific disciplines such as Dressage, Showjumping and Eventing. 

What is a sport horse?

No, sport horses are a type of horse and can be a number of different breeds and cross breeds including Warmbloods, Thoroughbreds and Irish Sport Horses

Is a sport horse a breed?

If you are looking for a quality competition horse, we have a selection of Sport Horses for sale here. The Irish Sport Horse is particularly versatile excelling in numerous disciplines at top level.