I have had horses for 51 years and can provide a very experienced and loving home. I have managed ponies with laminitis and weight issues.

Dream Horse:

I am looking for a first pony for my 5 year old granddaughter to learn to ride and her 3 year old sister to have a sit on. The pony can be any breed or colour, temperament is the key, the pony can be older but I would prefer a pony under 20 if possible.

Riding Ambitions:

I would like to be able to lead the pony at the walk and trot for the 5 year old and eventually for her to learn to ride independently. I have a fenced Menage so this can be done safely. I would like the girls to be able to brush the pony and to be safe around the pony while learning all the rules and correct handling.

Bombproof, safe with children
Notes:

24/oct just sent a pony from horse deals advertised a minute ago. Jane having this one vetted.

Currently getting one vetted.
Oct 13 – Also sent a clients little paint shetland Jelly – an absolute ripper. $5000 inc all gear. Not advertised yet.
Oct 13 – Checking out a Welsh via FaceTime viewing onSaturday I sent through off Horsedeals. Looks a ripper hope they’re not too slow! Nikki

Spent time searching through shetland sales aus, pony sites, no luck.

Sent her one nikki sent through but in tamworth NSW so no interest.

5/10 jane declined black pony and limited her search to Vic only

4/10 sent jane black shetland pony.

Quiet paddock pony wanted , super safe, lead rein shetland

Spoke to Jane. Really nice and experienced horse owner. Pony for 2 yr old and 5yr old, to walk and trot around on , on and off lead.
Happy to look at ponies 2 hrs radius of Doreen (your place included). Also happy to buy sight unseen with FaceTime viewing.
Flexible on size but no super wide shetlands. $3000-$4000 ideally but a little more for something perfect. She would like something with 5-6yrs left in it or very gentle, occasional riding. Nothing that needs cushings medication. Would go to 21-22yrs if young 21-22.
Not looking for a show pony or competition pony. Just a good quiet pull out the paddock pony.
Searching on and off for a year , COVID been an issue for her. Ready to buy now.

I have a 12yr old confident beginner/novice and a 15yr old novice/intermediate both have done long trail rides lots of holiday programs and we have a 12h pony that we are leasing as a short term who is a bit tricky to ride so they are gaining lots of experience my 15yr old also has ridden friends horses but we have moved to a 65acre property and are looking for our first horse

Dream Horse:

14h-15.3h standard breed, stock horse quiet but will do 3paces easily, responsive but not go, easy to catch,shoe etc just nice manners good around dogs,cows, sheep

Riding Ambitions:

We would like a horse just for a leisure, ride on the farm, occasionally trail riding and on roads something that u can pull out of paddock and jump on

Quiet first horse
Notes:

15/1 sent christine gumtree horse

9/1 sent christine 2 horses, one sold,

5/1 sent christine an email to see if she will consider updating her search parameters and consider upping the budget at all.

23/12 sent happy christmas text

5/12 sent ebook via email.

18/11 – sent text not much on market, height range in high demand. Thinking of them.
12/11 sent text to say hi
Nikki spoken to , viewing one today on nikkis reccomendation

Rode my quarterhorse as a pleasure horse until I retired him after 4 years due to arthritis. I was sold a thoroughbred mare by a friend as suitable for a novice – she bolted and broke my collar bone 2 years ago. Now I’m riding a friends Welshie on loan to build my confidence and trust I horses

Dream Horse:

Sane sensible sound
Doesn’t need to be a school master but an all rounder and not ‘quirky’

Riding Ambitions:

To have fun – I’m not interested in serious competitions

Sane sensible chilled
Notes:

16/3 ring Kay beginning of July 2022. currently having lessons to improve her riding.

3/11 Kay has found a riding school with horses so she is going back to lessons to improve her riding and save more money. Then she can look for a “better” horse. Pause the search for 6 months please.

16/10 messaged kay to let her know nothing has coming up as yet but we are searching our hardest, also informed her the video she was sending me by email has not come through as yet.

After ringing sunny is unsuitable. Kay has decided that temperament is the only thing that matter, height, breed, age, sex are irrelevant.

Sent kay Sunny the QLD horse from horse deals to ask her her opinion. Sent ad and video.

Called kay sat 2nd october just to say hi and remind her to send some photos and they havent found anything suitable as yet.
Kay- lovely old lady. Looking for a best friend for low level ARC. Maybe a few poles, 60cm. Lessons in a group and trail riding, navigation rides. Got sold a mare that bolted with her in an arena and broke her collarbone. Has ridden since, probably a bit nervous. Slightly flexible on all her requirements for the right horse. Happy to buy sight unseen if all due diligence has been done. Must have been to ARC or similar and be proven out and about. Doesn’t need to be flash or high level anything, think she been put off the OTT’s, STB ok. Her favourite horse ever was a quarter horse gelding who responded to voice commands and was just her friend, he’s retired at her place with arthritis. Going to send me a photo, she doesn’t have any video.

We are looking for a family horse and best friend

I am in my mid 40s and rode for many years – as a child to late teens, I rode competively in the ring/dressage. I am getting back into riding and having lessons to get me ride fit. I am a confident rider.

My 8 year old daughter is a beginner and currently in lessons, she is being taught properly in a round yard, no reigns, then no saddle for her balance etc she can now rise and sit trot off the lunge comfortably, stop, start and turn. She will be proceeding to canter after the holidays.

Dream Horse:

See below – A mare that we could later breed would be a bonus, so good bloodlines. Although gelding also fine.

Riding Ambitions:

Looking for a patient “been there and done that” pony my daughter is quite tall and is growing like grass so that is why we are looking for pony around 15hh ( a touch smaller could be ok)

Clearly needs to be safe/sound and something that she may use for interschools when she begins high school – she has showed some interest in dressage.

Please note this will not be a competitive home per say, we are simply looking for a horse that has plenty of experience/education as I enjoy an educated ride, due to my show days and a pony can help my daughter continue to gain confidence and skill – maybe ex show/dressage that maybe ready for an easier life, with weekly rides in the arena/trail, tonnes of love & attention.

Notes:

oct 29- sending Sasha horses every day pretty much!
oct 13 – vet check delayed until next week as horse hit its head. Still keen. Hopefully next Tuesday
oct 5 – called buckskin show pony for her – proved unsuitable
oct 3 – sent her three horses for consideration.

Oct 8- Vet checking one next week. Tuesday onwards in QLD

My daughter has been riding on and off since was was 4 . She is 10 now and very tall .
We need a fist pony for her . A confidence builder and a safe all rounder pony club horse

Dream Horse:

A pretty kind horse that loves aeration and people. Back with a blaze and 4 white socks ( the dream ) then bay then chestnut . A horse I can trust to teach me and keep me safe . 14.3 -15 .2? I am a tall 10 and a half year old.
A vert smooth canter and early to do anything with and enjoys jumping . He/ she can help me with that ! Dressing them up with outfits and bling and loves pretty ribbons in his or her hair .
Must be good with dogs and my cat .. and also other horses .
He will be a pet and loved a lot !

Riding Ambitions:

( from Ruby who is 11 in April )

First horse to begin pony club with for the first time , trial ride with my mum and new horsey friends out side our house in Main Ridge Start shows and learn to canter properly with out a lung group in a large steam and to canter over jumps! I want to do a water jump one day .
…enjoy learning properly on an educated horse who is sensible and fun and easy to do any everything with and loves attention form me !

Safe ,friendly ,pony club ,pretty , been there done that !
Notes:

20/4 – spoke to suzie, due to health issues she would like to postpone the search until mid end may. She would like us to search for an allrounder trail riding horse for her family to enjoy. Under 15, yrs, 15-16hh , family pet.

28/2 – created a watts ap group for suzie and ruby and touched base to say hello.

14/2 – sent Suzie the older Clydie mare. She mentioned she was looking for more trail riding horses for friends – but it is a mare.
8/2 – sent Arab allrounder

1/2 sent suzie a ripper but she was too slow to reply and so missed out. Still waiting on copper to become available.

24/12 sent suzie happy christmas message.
17/12- sent Trish QH to susie to consider. $9k NE VIC
5/12 sent ebook in an email
14/11 – checked in with Suzie about video of Ruby so its a bit easier to see where she’s at.
12/11 sent a message to say we are searching
7/11 – moved suzie back here – annoying it wiped past notes.

Grown up and ridden all my life. Grandfather used to breed. Spent some time living in city where there was little activity but living on acreage again for last 3 years and currently own 2 horses for pleasure. One OTT and one Cob cross which was purchased for pleasure harness but proving to be unsuitable.

Dream Horse:

Feel like I’m searching for the impossible ! Looking for a horse for pleasure harness driving. If broken to saddle that would be a bonus but not a deal breaker. Something between 14.3 and 15h needed to fit my Jinker and Buggy. Not fussed on Breed as long as ready to drive and good ground manners and suitable to paddock with my OTT mare who is friendly but can be bossy/nippy at feed time. Have post an rail fencing so no windsuckers either. If we are talking dream horse I would describe a good looking Black gelding at requested height. But have been looking for quite some time so as long as ready to go, friendly and good manners I am flexible.

Riding Ambitions:

I only ride for pleasure so something suitable to drive every week and if broken to saddle then will be ridden on average once a week as well.

Harness
Notes:

9/2 LEAH BOUGHT WILSON from Utopia

7/2 sent leah a hello message, checking to see if she wants to expand her parameters at all.

2/2 sent leah a notice that Utopia performanvce horses are back in action. She is waiting on a horse called Thor who is 15hh to come on the market.

24/12 – happy christmas text
23/12 long chat to leah after her visit to utopia. Postive visit and a horse that is the right size there still in retraining which may suit.
5/12 sent email and ebook
12/11 sent response to wanted ad which was too small and said hi.
7/11 – sent leah a cute chestnut, flaxen mane and tail but it was too small at 14.2. She is keen to follow wilson’s progress at Utopia performance horses and see how he develops.
29/10 – sent Leah a new standie at Patchwork Park – 15hh, black/brown gelding. Just starting retraining but have expressed interest and will keep an eye on it!
20/1o leah decided she liked utopia performance horse. Sadly to slow to call and horse was sold. Means we can look at over 15hh. She liked the type

Have sent leah a text message each week. Sent her an ad from utopia performance horses just to keep in the loop, but the horse was to big.

Called 2 nd october to say still looking, no match ther than the black gelding as yet.

82 year old man just up to plodding around now.

Dream Horse:

Very quiet, no spook no shy and will stand still while dad clambers on.
Gelding 15-16hands any breed.

Riding Ambitions:

Dad just wants a quiet horse to walk around the paddocks and walk out in the bush

Quiet
Notes:

24/10 sent horse – bought horse
21/10 sent melia a stockhorse ad from horse deals – grey with stifle lock. Melia replied that she doesnt want to take on degenerative injuries. Happy to increase the budget. Get the strong feeling she wants a shory park horse HERO which you have had for a bit!!!

Sent melia aus stock horse but was too small. Really needs 15hh to help her dad get off with his hip.
REstrictied search to VIC only

Called 2nd October. Told her Tiz is back at shory park and that he is having his first ride on Monday and either myself or nikki will be in touch

Looking for my husband Paul. He has done some trail riding and a bit of riding around the farm. He is soft and gentle with all animals and, while tall and fairly athletic, is not heavy.
We have a 4 acre property where the new horse will share paddocks with my gelding, Espy (who Nikki knows quite well :)).

Dream Horse:

Paul needs a friendly, no fuss, safe mount that will become his friend. Experienced, bom-proof, horse that enjoys a trail ride, cuddles and treats. Something that will be happy to bum around a paddock a lot of the time, and then be pulled out and go for a (low speed) adventure somewhere. Must be easy to catch, float, rug, do feet and teeth. Does not need to be super pretty or athletic or classically educated, just needs to be easy, level headed and happy to plod along.

Riding Ambitions:

Paul’s main goal is to be able to feel safe around his new furry friend. And to be able to take him to cool places and ride on the trails.

Notes:

29/10 – search on hold at the moment whilst they work out if the ones they have might suit.
15/10 Nikki spoke to Olga, happy to go down to 15.2hh and stretch budget a touch if needed.

5/10 touched base with olga, she has been in difficult signal. any type suitable for beginner trail riding and multiple riders
4/10 tried calling and left a text messsage.
tried calling olga again 2nd october, still no contact

I started riding at age 9, got my own horse at age 12. I was very competitive at Pony Club in everything (games to showing to grade 3 eventing). At 18, I got an OTT and evented level 2. then stopped riding. I returned to riding in my early 30s and had an OTT and a 16.3hh WB who I evented HRCV grade 3 on. I sold him 7 years ago. This year, I have started riding again under instruction on my friend’s WB doing mainly dressage. This has stopped in lockdown though as I live in Melbourne.

Dream Horse:

15.2-16hh – nice movement and a love of jumping. Must be good out on trails and rarely refuse jumps. Bonus points for brown or black horses and ones that are a bit smoochy! The dream is the horse has had some exposure or success at events but I am beginning to give up hope of that.

Riding Ambitions:

I am looking to do a bit of everything. I will be under instruction and will be able to get a trainer to help if the horse is a little green. My ambition is to do ARC, trail riding, low level eventing and straight dressage. I am not a nervous rider but I don’t want a horse that bucks or bolts. The odd pigroot is ok. Bad ground manners ok. Horse must load on the float well.

Notes:

9/10 lucys horse passed vet and is being transported to victoria on tuesday 12th. Nikki to call/message and discuss a potential partial refund
3/10 – lucy informed has found a horse in SA sight unseen she is getting vetted next week.
Chatted to Lucy. Really easy going lady. In lockdown and wants to test ride so probably leave till restrictions are lifted.
She tried Alfie with Keely and didn’t feel that it was quite educated enough or responsive enough to the aids. She has tried 3 so far and regretted not buying one on advice from the vet, which is now sold.
Her last own horse was 7 years ago. Flexible on everything but definitely no taller than 16.1 as she has short legs.
Point and shoot jumper. Comp exp to grade 3, maybe higher in dressage.
Must not wind suck
Will be kept at Agistment which is all organised.
Must load. Doesn’t have to be super quiet, just not nasty

Been riding since I was a kid. Currently level 2 hrcav dressage and 65cm jumping. I’m nervous rider since having my kids.

Dream Horse:

Something quiet enough that doesn’t need to be ridden every day. Happy to trail ride down the road one day quietly, go to riding club the next and then do a comp the next 🙂 no fuss, quiet. Not fussed on age breed gender as long as it’s quiet , sensible.
Must be forward thinking. If small, prefer chunky as I’m 5”5. Sensible to jump as nervous jumping. Uncomplicated on the flat.

Riding Ambitions:

Hrcav dressage, low level eventing, trail ride. Don’t want to go to the Olympic – want to feel safe and have fun with something super safe and sensible.

Quiet
Notes:

oct 29- speaking to Lisa daily sending her options
oct 22 – sent message just to say hi – still searching
oct 13 – I’ve been sending horses to Lisa daily. Nearly bought a haffy in SA but missed out. Still keen to buy if right one comes along.
9/10 lisa has first option on a free lease horse. 22 yr old mare, being brought back into work. Open to looking a thorses to buy in the meantime incase the horse isnt a fit.

Nikki has a horse coming up she sold 5 years ago. Lisa keen to wait for this one and not really hear about any others.
16 and under in age. Located in pakenham so currently in lockdown.
must have competed 2/3 jumping and 1/2 dressage. Educated and must be in front of the leg. Maybe share with daughter eventually.. $12,000 ideal spend but can stretch to $15,000. Nervous rider. Bought Regan from SP

I rode when I was little (PC) and then a significant break. I had a standy that I rescued as my first horse back. I have since had a Welsh x ARP and ride quite often on my property (covid) I have been to several ARC rallies and a few shows.

Dream Horse:

Not too tall. About 15.2 Max. Does not have to be the best looking horse on the lot, but its a MUST, that he/she be able to go on a trail ride and low level ARC. A good confidence builder…

Riding Ambitions:

Eventually be confident enough to go to more comps, but firstly just enjoy the company of myself and my horse. Bring the joy back to riding again….

Notes:

Sent melissa nice paint. Nikki called. She bought it!!
10/10 sent melissa, haflinger from mildura. Melissa is firm on 14.2 hh and upwards.
Horse she was going to see was cancalled on her.
5/10 going to try the horse on thursday night
4/10 spoke to melissa going to ring about the qh x tb, 11 yr old.
Oct 3rd sent her qh x tb mare for her opinion
Oct 2nd Melissa expanded search to include
16 hands
Melissa law. Bought teddy from you, last year ,14 months ago. She adores him but just too spooky and sensitive. She’s broken her wrist off him in an indoor arena and had another major fall. Daughter has moved onto to OTT they love. They will keep teddy and lease him.
This horse is just for Melissa. Flexible on all points listed. She has definitely lost her confidence and was quite emotional to talk to. Horse will be used for trail riding and dressage. She is graded level 5 dressage and showing. Wants something with tested competition experience.
Warrandyte is metro but once out happy to travel around Vic and borders. Would be open to sight unseen but I’m not sure that this is right for her judging by how emotional she got.

Ridding on and off until 11 joined pony club at 13 and compete in all aspects. Age 18 left pony club and compete in grade 5 open eventing at age 23 sadly had to retire my horse I had since I was 17 and haven’t ridden since

Dream Horse:

A quiet sensible horse that is straight forward to saddle up and easy to get on that is established and brave willing jumper doesn’t have to be show quality or the prettiest horse understanding as I’m not the most balanced rider

Riding Ambitions:

To mainly ride at home and go to the odd eventing competition at grade 5 level but I don’t care if I don’t place just so long as I can get around the cross country course safely I have enough ribbons for a life time from my old horse budget will grow the longer it takes don’t care about waiting

Ring between 8:00 and 8:15 in the morning and 5.10 and 5:30 at night due to work hours can email during the day
Notes:

12/11 – sent a message to say hi
7/11 – sent claire a few, budget now up to $2500 and hoping to get to $3000 by the end of the year. reiterated nothing over 15hh as it fazes her.

20/10
Sent claire stunning bay gelding in QLD for her opinion.Spoke to claire. Best way to communicate with her is text message. Grade 4 is her ambition with the horse. Something that can go out a t grade 5 now. She says she is a confident rider on a quiet and easy horse. Not happy to go under 10years old, but happy to go older. Prefer to stay in VIC, but at the same time open to options. Not able to increase budget at this point in time.
Called 5.18pm 11/10 – left text message.
Called 8.05 this morning and left a voice message 11/10 saying I will call back at 5.10 this afternoon.

Hi Claire,

Thanks so much for enlisting the help to find your new mount! We are thrilled to be able to assist you.

We will start the hunt immediately and you will be started to send options that may suit! With your budget obviously being a touch lower, I think more the older style with plenty of experience and calm nature but slightly winding down may suit? Hopefully similar to what you were thinking.

Please shoot through or feel free to call anytime – we will text / email options as we discover them.

You will hear from either myself, Nikki or my co-worker an Match maker extraordinaire Heleni (H) will be in contact soon,

Many thanks,
Nikki Cook
Match My Ride
0421 506 215 ​

I have been riding since I got my first horse at age 17 now 57
I have owned 7 horses in that time. Teak ,muffin,chief,jatz,dubai( who i inherented in 2006 from my sister who saddly passed away from a brain aneurysm.
Dubai passed away last year at the age of 30) and the horse i have now gilbert.
My last one Jatz I owened for 25 yrs he passed away at the age of 31 in 2015
I then bought my horse I have now Gilbert who I was told at the time was 14 but have since found out he was probably 25.that was in 2015
So now would make him 31
I have competed in low level dressage & hacking and go on the odd trail ride
I am still having lessons & competing on Gilbert, at our last comp in Feb of this year came first
I love Gilbert and he will be with me for life and even though he is well and healthy and doesn’t look or act like a 31 yr old ( I still am not sure of his true age have tried to trace his brand ect but have had no luck and even though I have been told he is in his 30s I still think he is in his late 20s. The brand on his shoulder is a 1 over a 1 so he was either born 1991 or 2001
I am thinking of retiring him and getting an other horse
Were i agist ( central Coast nsw) I have been there for 21 yrs ,the new horse would go in with my horse and his paddock mate ( a mare) in a nice paddock be fed every day and looked after for the rest of its life
Most have been t/breds
Muffin was a Arab x pony ( lovely dressage horse)
Teak was a Galloway unsure of what breed he was
Jatz was a t/breed again lovely dressage horse got up to elementary dressage with him
Chief was a t/b and 16.3hh
Gilbert is a t/b has really lovely movments is about 15.3hh and a bright bay

Dream Horse:

My dream horse would be a younger version of Gilbert
Would like 5-15 yr old ( willing to look at younger)about 15hh to 16hh gelding preferably but willing to look at mares ( all the horses I have had have been geldings)
Somthing that as done a bit of competition ( but not fussy if it hasn’t) as I will be getting lessons with it
Something Quiet( but with a littlebit of omff),with some nice movement, gets on with other horses, can go barefoot
Good on the ground ,no vices
Would like a grey but any colour would do
Would like a OTT somthing that has had a bit of basic training that I could continue its training
I do have dodge knees ( get sore and don’t have the strength in them any more)
So would need a horse that is not to strong when I ride

Riding Ambitions:

Would like to continue to compete at dressage ( Would like to get back up to alest novice level)
A bit of hacking
And trail rides
And do a bit of liberty

Gelding/ mare
Notes:

Has not paid so moved to unsuccessful 7/11
3/11 – spoke to lisa on the phone. Not sure why she appears here as she has not paid. After chatting to her I think she will use our service next week.

Messaged lisa – not sure why a delay in application form showing up here. Will call her tomorrow

Weekly lessons last 4-5 years. No regular last two years due to Covid-19.
Trail riding
Fallen off x2 on my new horse- broke my sternum
Loss of confidence now in riding.

Dream Horse:

Bombproof
Older
Been there done that
Taught beginners
Calm
Able to carry my weight 80kgs
Gelding but not a deal breaker
Clyde x or Standy not a deal breaker
Gentle
Good ground manners
Very limited spookiness and if he does- does not throw me

Riding Ambitions:

Weekly lessons
Ride out alone on agistment property x2 weekly
Trail riding – float to different places
Build my confidence back up so I can do small jumps and canter again

Bombproof
Notes:

oct 13 – have sent Luisa 2 or 3 to consider. She wants very comprehensive videos if she cannot view in person (fair enough). Happy to buy sight unseen but video must be clear.
Oct 8 – spoke to Luisa. Had a terrible fall so looking for completely bombproof ideally.

Budget – would look up to $20k if it was perfect!

Doesn’t like Appy eyes (worried about blindness).

Ideally just pleasure riding, may expand to ARC if she finds a proper no fuss unicorn.

– She’s in metro and would like to ride (Can only go 15km from home). But has friends in regional or would be happy if we could view too. So VIC only. But happy for sight unseen if friend could possibly ride.

Lovely lady but has had quite the spook so proper unicorns only, realistically a beginner who is scared to canter.

Rode as a teen for a couple of years, then rode again in my early 30s for a couple of years. Mostly trail riding and pleasure.
I have not ridden for about 15 years

Dream Horse:

Confidence builder
height 14.2- 16hh
breed not important
unflappable temperament
experience with trails, ARC, doesn’t mid motor bikes (we have a few go through the bush)

Riding Ambitions:

I am a mature age rider looking to regain my confidence in trail riding and some ARC, pleasure riding and natural horsemanship. I am also interested in endurance rides.

Confidence builder
Notes:

10/11 sue found herself a horse
7/11 sent sue an add for grey endurance arab, turned out it wasnt suitable.

messaged 1/11 about ryder horse riding trails horses coming up for sale.
oct 24 – sent sue two posssibles unfortunately one in QLD would not sell sight unseen and the other QH was sold very quickly.

oct 22 – sent sue an endurance arab advertised in horse deals.
oct 12 – sent Sue a lovely QH but she was worried about soundness. Would have been perfect but alas the hunt continues. Would prefer to view in person.
Spoke to Sue 11/10 Located in Bendigo, happy to look anywhere in vic. Not so much other states as important she rides the horse before purchase.
Preference would be gelding. Flat and jumping level grade 5. Doesnt matter if no jumping. Used for trailriding and potentially endurance. Needs to be ridden in company and on its own. Safe around kangaroos and motorbikes. Not spooky.
Been looking for 6 months. Ready to purchase now. Horse will be kept on agistment so no windsuckers.

“Was a experienced rider “
Have not ridden for around 20 years

Dream Horse:

easy to handle
not flighty
has some go

Riding Ambitions:

Moving from Melbourne to farm at Terang in December
General farm work
trial rides etc

Notes:

23/4 – sent Anthony a ASH on Horsedeals and checked in.
https://www.horsedeals.com.au/listings/qh-gelding-c6b0c5e6-fed2-419c-8af5-c4073470c812
3/2- sent Anthony and out of work stock horse and asked if he would consider sending it to SP to get back into work and going.
5/1 – rang anthony, hes very keen to get a horse. Only ASH considered. Have put a few wanted ads on ASH pages.

24/12 – have sent anthony a few and had no reply. sent him a christmas message to enjoy the break.
18/11 – text Anthony to say a few stock horses arriving next week at Shory park. Will let him know once we’ve put them through their paces. Cheers
viewed ahorse at nikkis, we need something that will ideally neck rein and is quiet.
7/11 – sent anthony a few ads but they were a bit small. He is tall so really needs over 16 hh. Tomorrow will send him Big mick at SP for his consideration.

3/11 rang to check we are starting the search now – yes we are – ready to go.
Chatted to Anthony- he has a dream horse in his mind!! Decided to delay search and call him first nov as he’s in Melbourne and wants to try his future purchase. He hasn’t ridden at all in 20 years and believes it’s just like riding a bike. He’s just bought 150 acres in terang so he wants either a stock horse or thoroughbred to canter round his 150 acres on checking the stock. Although he wrote no preference with breed he is not keen on a standardbred. He’s 6 foot 3 and 100 kilos so 16h upwards. Not keen to go past 12 yrs old at a maximum. Horse just for farm riding so dressage/jump not important. I think he wants the horse to arrive the day after he moves in!!! He has no where to keep a horse so if purchased before the move it would need to agist (maybe with you). Will look at horses for the rest of the family at a later date.

We have owned our own stock horse gelding that my daughter rode for over 10 years and he has now semi-retired. In that time I had the some lessons on him, but not consistently. He is not a beginners horse and is very sensitive to aids with a very soft mouth, so I am not a complete beginner in the sense that I know how to be a quiet and gentle rider without hanging on the mouth or flapping my legs about, but I have not done much out of the walk so am definitely still a beginner.

In the lessons we worked mainly in the walk to establish good seat and leg aids, good riding position, gentle hands/aids, and how to get the horse listening and working calmly. I do not have a lot of riding experience outside of these lessons.

I have been handling him and caring for him the whole time we have owned him, so am at an intermediate level for handling and experienced in caring. He is generally a quiet and easy horse to be around (hence intermediate rather than experienced), although can get pushy when food is involved, and also can get nervy when not in work.

Dream Horse:

I am looking for a unicorn and would love a horse that will take care of me in the saddle and enjoys interacting with people. This horse will be a member of the family and we will be a forever home for the right fit.

It must have trail experience, both alone and in company, as I plan on doing a lot of trails. The alone part is very important, as I will often be trail riding alone, and need a horse who is comfortable doing that. As I am a beginner, more woah-than-go would be preferred, and must not be known to bolt on trails (even if the other horses take off), or be spooky.

I will also be having flat lessons to improve my riding, so the horse must have a good basic education. While the more education the better, I have no plans on climbing the dressage levels so it’s not necessary to have high level dressage education or anything like that. As long as the horse is more educated than me, I will be happy.

One more thing that is very important for me, is that the horse will not be in work 5 days a week. I need a horse who will be okay without consistent work, and who’s temperament doesn’t change if they haven’t been ridden in a week. I need to be able to hope on for a plod down the road, or a little work in the arena without the horse being too hot.

Ideally, we would be paddocking the new horse without our gelding. So a horse that is sensible when paddocked together would be great, but we do have room to paddock separately if we had to, so not a deal breaker.

No OTT or green horses as I don’t have the experience. Must be good to catch/shoe/float/teeth, and no bite, buck, kick or bolt. Must be sound. I would prefer no windsuckers. Must be good around farm machinery/dogs/traffic.

I have put 14.2hh-15.2hh, if closer to 14hh would prefer a stockier breed as I am tall (5 7 but light).
Age isn’t a big concern, experience and temperament is more important. While 15yo isn’t a hard max, I do want something that I can ride for a number of years to come, so must be sound/no arthritis.

I would prefer a gelding, but am definitely open to a mare if she ticks all the boxes. As for breed, I am not set on anything in particular, but would love something with the temperament of a QH or clydie. I would prefer no TBs, arabs or breed that are known to be a bit hotter/require more consistent work.

Little managable quirks and personality is welcome, as long as the horse is safe. Safety is my biggest priority.

Overall, I need a horse that has been there, done that. Already had the miles put in and exposure. I don’t want a dressage superstar, or anything flashy, just a good honest horse who is happy to have a beginner learn on it.

Riding Ambitions:

I am a mature woman rider who is a beginner so my ambitions are quite low. I want to do a lot of trail riding, as there are some great places from my front door, and I want to have flat lessons.

I will be having lessons to improve my riding abilities, so the horse must have a solid basic education as I do not have the experience to further this myself.
I have no plans to jump, if the horse knows how it is a bonus but not required.

I want a pleasure riding horse, where I can enjoy the trails and improve my own abilities, while also having a great companion. I have no plans to compete, to jump, or to show. On average, I will probably be riding 1-2 times a week.

We have recently purchased our own property, and the horse we end up finding will be very loved and cared for.

I am located in Kyneton/regional VIC, and am willing to travel anywhere in VIC, COVID restrictions allowing, to view a horse. I am not comfortable buying sight unseen.

beginner; trail riding
Notes:

5/1 – sue getting wilson from mitchell park vetted.

24/12 – sent sue to horses yesterday but both are unsuitable. Sent sue a chrsitams message
17/12 – sent Trish QH to Sue.
12/11 sent a message to say hi
7/11 – Had lots of back and forwards with sue. She viewed a chestnut last weekend which I gave her my opinion as unsuitable.
Spoke to ryders and sue went out to check out bart today and we conducteda FT viewing. Bart looked a legend. Sue is a very beginner rider. I expressed that it would be difficult to recoup the $10,000 he is on the market for if it didnt work out, but he looked super suitable.

21/10 called sue and left a voice mail and a text message.

My 10yo son is a confident beginner/novice coming off a small pony (11.3hh). He has been riding for about 4 years, attended Seville Pony Club for 3.5 years (Grade 5), taken part in low level Dressage and CT comps (in the ribbons) and has attended Brenda Mitton Eventing Clinics. Has a growing interest in jumping and also enjoys trail riding. Has had limited experience riding larger mounts, so will be supported by private instruction to help him make the transition.

Dream Horse:

Looking for a partner in crime – 13.3hh (stocky) – 14.3 hh mare or gelding, 8 – 16 years old. Allrounder type with a bit of exposure/experience to support a junior rider. Confidence builder (probably more whoa than go). Don’t mind a little aged as long as sound and free moving. No vices, no wind suckers, no laminitic ponies (very grass-rich region). Should enjoy jumping (Grade 5/4). Should be happy to receive love and attention from kids. Would love a Welsh-type, but not fussy. Prefer 12k budget unless tack included – can stretch a bit for special candidate.

Riding Ambitions:

Mount to be suitable for PC, low level comps including XC, the odd show and trails. Rider likes to have fun but is ready for more technical instruction.

Confidence builder, children’s mount.
Notes:

Lynette bought love bug from Mitchell Park
2/1 – sent Lynette details on Lola at SP
28/12- heading out to Mitchell park on Thursday to view Black pony who isn’t advertised yet. Sounds a ripper. $15k
24/12 – sent lynette a xmas message. she is viewing one at mitchell park next week.
15/12- Sent them a new listing we have and Lynette is having a health scare. Will go on hold and touch base in New Year
13/11- have sent new grey arrived at Shory Park and Kim’s pony who isn’t advertised yet but only 13.2hh.
12/11 – sent a message to say we are still searching

29/10 – sent Lynette Roman local horse. keen to check it out over weekend. Just waiting to hear back from seller on availability.
sent text 21/10 to acknowledge reciept of videos
Called 20/10. True second pony for a 10 yr old boy coming off a lazy well schooled pony. 14 hh is ideal but room to move.
Confident little rider but when they have tried a few that have locked onto the jump and gone, the boy has been a bit worried. They are located in Yarra Valley metro, and ready to buy now. Within vic only please. They are a horsey family and ride together. Seems knowledgeable and easy to deal with.

We are looking for a new pony for our 12 year old granddaughter. She has been riding since she was 7 and currently has a lovely 12hh mare who she is sadly out-growing. She has weekly lessons with a very good instructor and regularly attends Pony Club rallys. She is a competent but not hugely courageous rider. She currently jumps 50cms in competitions and is training at 60cms. She has done numerous Pony Club shield competitions, some dressage competitions where she did the Prelim 1A test (she won a second place in this a few weeks ago at a local comp) and a few ODEs although she finds the cross country rather scary still!

Dream Horse:

We are looking for a pony 13.3 – 14.2hh . We want a pony that has had plenty of experience with pony club and shows and that is safe, reliable and kind. It needs to be able to jump and also do some simple dressage. Also, to safely go for outrides to the beach and in the bush. We would prefer a gelding but are happy to consider a mare if it is the right pony. We would also prefer something no younger than 8 years old and preferably not much older than 16 years as it will eventually get passed down to our younger granddaughter.

Riding Ambitions:

Our granddaughter wants to continue to improve her riding and start jumping a bit higher. She is also quite interested in dressage and would be happy if her new horse could take her a bit further with this too. Most of all she wants to continue to have fun with her pony at pony club rallys and local competitions and be able to safely ride on the beach or in the bush.

Pony Club
Notes:

24/12
they have bought maggie – sent xmas congratulations message.
15/12 – sent details for new SP pony Maggie – will send footage next couple of days
12/11 – sent alison a ripper ad for a pony in nsw but struggling to get hold of the vendor.

29/10 – spoke to Alison> keen for more footage on Geelong chestnut one. We will go view. Quoted her $100 to view as close to home, explained any more would be travel costs included.

12yr old Daughter has been riding for the last couple of years. Has been to pony club on and off since the age of 6 Takes fortnightly lessons (where covid allowed)
Canters Independently
Very soft hands and is developing a nice seat. Not overly confident unless the horse is super quiet.

Dream Horse:

Quiet
Beginner suitable
Not too forward but happy to canter when asked
14-16h
My daughter would say- pally or buckskin, cob type.

Riding Ambitions:

Pony Club, rail trail, outings with friends in the bush. Would love a non anxious happy plodder. I think something every mother hopes for.

Notes:

28/3 added Kate to the search group.

21/3 sent angela the grey in winchelsea

28/2 – created a watts ap group for the three of us with Angela. Sent her flo from the match my ride stock page, might be too forward though.

14/2 – sent Angela the details on cuddles. Might be worth a ride.
3/2 checked in with angela so say hi.

5/1 – sent angela copper from advertised on the match my ride stock page.

24/12 – sent angela happy christmas message
17/12- sent Angela Clydie at Mitchell Park
12/11 sent angela a great arab listed in horse deals. Followed up today to see if she had made contact.
28/10 chatted with Angela. Her little girl is not very confident. Super quiet fun pony for $10,000 under 15 years old and around 14hh. Happy to buy a stepping stone pny that might only last a year, rather than something bigger that might scare her. They are located in doreen and happy to look within VIC only. We sent her three ponies but all to forward
26/10 sent angela a message to say received her application form and I will be calling tomorrow to discuss the application further and what times are good.

I haven’t had an extensive amount of time in the saddle. previously owned a thoroughbred 8 years ago, for 2 years, and did most of my learning on him. Went to pony club, had riding lessons. 2 years ago I leased a riding pony to gain my confidence back. had him for 12 months. Prior to any of this, I went on a few trail rides.

Dream Horse:

My dream horse is a chunky, quiet, fuss free pony. Easy to do anything with and be around other horses. Doesn’t have to be ridden daily, and is confident enough to trail ride on its own. an ideal family horse to ride out with my 5yo daughter and is affectionate.

Riding Ambitions:

I would love to pursue the western riding pleasure discipline, ride out on trails regularly, have riding lessons frequently, go to Adult Riders Club, ride in the arena and also go down to the beach in the warmer months. My mum and partner would also like to be able to learn on it and have lessons.

Breed preference ideally; Quarter Horse, Sex preference ideally; Gelding. Price max would be around $7k. If searching outside Victoria, transport costs would need to be included within the $7k limit.
Notes:

21/3 sent sarah a message to see if she is ready to ramp up the search again.

28/2 – created a watts ap group for all three of us as I never had and sent her the QH advertised on match my ride page.
24/2 – sent stock horse from Facebook in Mortlake
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1398511920362370/permalink/3150928691787342/
18/2 – Ember proving not to be super quiet and straight forward don’t think she will suit sadly
14/2 – sent new QH arrived at SP ‘Ember’ to Sarah.
3/2 – checked in with Sarah. Assume she is back from holidays and starting to hunt again.
5/1 sent sara lexie from mitchell park farm to go and see.

24/12 – sent sarah a christmas message.
7/11 A LOT of backwards and forwards with sarah regarding several horses. I advised her today that I think we need to stop looking in other states and scale this search down to VIC as I dont consider buying sight unseen suitable for her. Found her a great little QH but she hasnt rung YET to book a viewing so it will probably be gone.
3/11 sarah sending in lots of horses on gumtree and horse deals. Its clear she is set on a QH. Followed up on several that have not been suitable. Sarah has found another she wants to vet check and pursue. Have advised we need to do facetime viewing and more checks. Asked her to slow down with the process.

1/11 Spoke to sarah. Ideal dream type is 15hh QH for trail riding. Not a beginner but lost confidence through a fall and hasnt ridden in 12 months. Under 15 years old. Located boronia, happy to view within VIC and potentially sight unseen. Agistment ready to go. ARC but only level 5.
Messaged Sarah just to let her know I will be in touch soon to discuss her application further.
Also sent her a quiet QH ad (from horse deals sent by nikki) and it was just the type she was after.

I am a beginner but my husband owns racehorses that live on our property. My daughter and I are looking to start trailing riding (she’s 18). She’s done a number of trail rides and have done lessons but probably stopped about 3 years ago. I haven’t ridden much at all.

Dream Horse:

Just something that is easy going. Not easily spooked by dogs, kangaroos or other things as we live in the Grampians. One that will enjoy longer rides and is fit enough to do so mostly for trail riding not looking to compete.

Riding Ambitions:

My daughter is looking to do agriculture or potentially look into equine studies and would love to improve her horsemanship and just be able to ride, mostly on trails.
Would love to complete peaceful trails and not be scared if riding out on my own. No real ambitions other than to just enjoy it.

beginner, easy-going
Notes:

5/12 found josephina a Standie , she went to try it and purchased it
2/11 Spoke to josephina. Dutch mother who hasnt ridden in over a year but is around horses alot. Total beginner horse wanted. Unicorn for $7500. Flexible on everything but temperament. Needs to be bomproof. Good a t looking after horses. I think the husband is a racehorse trainer – grampians racing.

1/11 called and left a message.

Messaged Josephina to let her know I will be in touch soon to discuss her application further.

hi im jess im 13 – i have ridden for 4 years – 3 years lesson, i year leasing a pony. i do pony club and can jump 95cm.

Dream Horse:

eventing horse – for x country, SJ and dressage

Riding Ambitions:

i would like to get to level 1 eventing

we are not in a rush – happy to wait for the right match. ideally early 2022.
Notes:

21/3 – they have found a horse which is being vet checked this week. Toucj base later in the week to see if they need help processing the vet check.

3/3 – added kate to the watts ap group

28/2 – nikki has sent them huntley – just waiting on the video footage. Started a group to include us all in the search.

24/2 – sent https://horsezone.com.au/category/205/Thoroughbred/listings/99855/Temperament_and_Talent.html

18/2 – sent Graeme Huntley – he is keen to view just waiting on footage.
14/2 – sent Distant Sky from Bree Cocks. Bit over budget but she’s a touch neg.
7/2 graeme did not like belle. Forwarded him Zemmour the OTT TB that nikki had forwarded. I have not heard from him yet. His response times to messages is shocking!

3/2 – checked in to say Belle is ready to view.
1/3 sent graeme belle from shory park.

25/1 – sent one ‘sam’ from horse deals that is still available and close to described. I got some footage of it sent to me.

9/1 sent them a horse advertised on MMR stock page

24/12 – sent them a happy christmas message and said we look forward to starting the search in the new year.
Spoke with graeme, give him a call just before christmas and we will delay the search a bit.

30/10 – messaged Graeme to let her know I will be in touch soon to discuss her application further.

Evita is 14, turning 15 on Christmas Day, she is 170cm and weighs around 56kg. She has been riding since she was 6 years old, however a simple whole body shake off her first pony resulted in a broken arm and loss of confidence. She has been on her current 12hh welsh A for the past 7 years and is very confident on her. Evita has also ridden our old TB mare at home in the arena and out on trails around the farm although we had to put her to sleep a few months ago. These are the only two horses Evita has really ridden and she does get nervous on unknown horses. Evita has completed at Ag shows, dressage, showjumping and HT on her current pony (all grade 5). She occasionally gets nervous out on cross country and may pull up to have a walk mid cross country course which usually results in her being eliminated. Her pony can put in the occasional pig-root and spin when a tractor passes, both of which she is happy to handle as she knows the pony, but usually she does not like to ride anything unknown who would do the same.

Dream Horse:

We would like a sound, fun, easy and straight forward been there done that type with plenty of PC and competition experience and no dirt. Needs to be good to hop back onto after a few weeks off and easy for a young and sometimes nervous teenager to do everything with. 14.2hh – 16.2hh, 6 – 16 years old. Any colour / breed. Pony Club experience to Grade 3 preferred. Prefer Victorian location or Vic / NSW boarder location as we do not wish to buy sight unseen.

Riding Ambitions:

Evita would like to have a bit of a go at everything pony club offers. She would like to move up the grades with horse trials, showjumping and dressage as she develops confidence. She will have lessons, attend clinics and do some trail riding.

Notes:

1/11 spoke to bridget. Located in Swan Hill. True second pony 14.2h-15.2 with experience at grade 3 level. Daughter not a fan of having to kick along. Must try before they buy so vic only.

30/10 – Messaged Bridget to let her know I will be in touch soon to discuss her application further.

Pleasure riding
Many rail rides
Lessons for over a year
Competent walking trotting and cantering and lunging
Ground work
Comfortable on horses up to 15.2
Able to saddle clean feet grooml

Dream Horse:

Quiet but still with life and get up and go
Suitable to build skills on but no plans for showing /dressage initially arena or enclosed space work with potential to ride in more open spaces later
Would like to be used with family members start their riding journey with lessons

Riding Ambitions:

Pleasure.
Possible adult pony club down the track

Concern over suitability of thoroughbred
Notes:

17/12 – sent trevor a message congratulating on new horse. Offered them a free lesson at SP since we didn’t find him a match. He was happy.
5/12 – sent them an email with a copy of the ebook

18/11 – Sent message letting them know I have a really quiet stock horse that may suit arriving next week. Will touch base after a ride.
Spoke to trevor who is Chelseas father. Chelsea has some speech issues so its easier to chat with her father. Search within two hours of armstrong creek. Hoping to agist at woolbrae but no spaces their yet so may need to find temporary accomodation for what they purchase. Keen novice level rider. Not wanting to jump. Temperament more important than anything, flexible on age, up to 18years, level 4/5. $7,500 firm no higher

Have always done leisure and trail riding. Looking to share a horse with my 8yo daughter who is only a beginner currently getting private lessons.

Dream Horse:

Would be a bit of a goof.. must love cuddles and lots of attention. Must be very sound and no buck or rear. Gentle and easy to shoe, catch & float.

Riding Ambitions:

Pleasure and trail riding

Notes:

5/1 natalie purchased buddy

24/12 natalie tried buddy at Mitchell park and is very keen on purchasing.

8/12 Natalie has increased her budget to 8-9000

5/12 – natalie is going to invest in some riding lessons to up her confidence level after being bucked off another horse I sent her to view. She is interested in one at Shory Park so will be in touch with nikki. Sent her the Ebook tonight.
7/11 sent her a few but she has found johnny in horse deals which she is keen on pursuing.

3/11 – poor woman tried a horse which reared up and bucked her off. Her and her 8 yr old sdaughter are a bit scarred after this.
Thet are located in endevour hills (narre wareen/dandedong area).
Any breed. 15hh upwards (about 170cm tall and father is over 6ft). Happy to consider aged. Want to try before they buy so within VIC.
Level 5/4 riders, no need to jump.

I am an older person (late 40’s) returning to riding.
Rode up until having children -15 years ago.
Pleasure /farm riding never had formal lessons until 2 years ago.
Last two years have had sporadic lessons due to COVID.

Dream Horse:

Has to be a pleasure to have around – enjoy lots of attention from the whole family – be able to be handled by beginners.
We already have a pony mare on the property (daughters) who will squeal and strike, she is best suited around chilled geldings that ignore her.

Riding Ambitions:

Pleasure , ARC, trail riding, clinics, weekly lessons to improve my riding.
Future PC – when
My daughter is ready to move up

Notes:

Have already sent email to Nikki regarding history

Dream Horse:

Have already sent email to Nikki regarding wish list

Riding Ambitions:

Both me and my friend Jen will be riding the horse 1-2 times a week – paddock riding, arena flatwork, trail rides along the road – a little bit of jumping and dressage if possible. It would not let me put mobile number in the required section – 0438302113

Notes:

28/12- came to ride Issy at SP and sold pending vet check tomorrow.
24/12 – sent jess a happy christmas message and also an email with a complimentary copy of nikkis ebook. She is going to view Issy at shory park on monday/tuesday next week.
17/12 – new horse arrived at SP Issy who may suit. Have let Jess know.

Ride and owned horses when young. Purchased horse after many years 7 years ago(Floyd – Cremello)first year trail riding, low level jumping and flat work, had bad fall after year then struggled for further 6 years.
Currently own and riding young green horse.

Dream Horse:

Calm relaxed friendly good with other horses or on own. No spook, buck, rear or dominance. Impeccable manners.
Temperament is most important

Riding Ambitions:

Wanting 2nd horse to Trail ride with ability to lead 11yr old daughter
Improve dressage with instructor preliminary/novice and progress to hopefully elementary. Hopefully low level competition in future.

Mare or gelding
Notes:

2/12- horse passed vet check flying colours. Off market Pally with Nikki’s friend. Going to have a 2nd ride next week to confirm but looks to be a match!
18/11 – spoke to Megan Carty (Charlottes coach). Currently riding a welsh cob who is green. Looking for a true schoolmaster who she can ride out with daughter and safety learn laterals and dressage movements on. Fuss free.

Charlotte has a beautiful farm, weekly lessons, happy with a little forward but no dirt. Lovely hands, good position – fairly confident rider but wanting something ‘easy’.

Rode school horses for 12 years in Germany between the age of 8-20. Mostly dressage. Started back in January 2021 with a riding school, Jolong park, where I ride 3 times a week. I bought a OTTB in June but unfortunately he bucked and was difficult to handle on the ground. Sold him to a horse trainer who said that he is suitable only for a very advanced rider.

Dream Horse:

Quiet and forgiving when rider makes mistakes. 15.0 to 17.0hh. I am ok with all breeds, as long as the temperament is ok. Age up to 18. Not green. No bucking or rearing.

Riding Ambitions:

Arena in lessons, very light jumping, trail rides on property.

Notes:

21/3 – karen has purchased the horse she was trialling.

24/2 – sent Karen this one https://www.horsedeals.com.au/listings/beautiful-wb-gelding-4b474d23-091a-411c-8ffa-451d5637a590

19/2- karen tried cuddles and loved her but missed out too slow.
14/2 – sent cuddles – booked in to ride Friday
9/2 karen decided against ace so the search is on.

15/1 – vet checking WB I found.
12/1 – sent karen WB for $6k.
9/1 sent karen a horse

24/12 – sent karen a happy christmas message.
17/12 – sent pipeline from Mitchell park
5/12 found horse through a friend on FB that karen is second in line for. She is also interested in a few of the advertised horses at Shory Park Emailed her the Ebook tonight for a read.
Spoke to karen 4/12. currently having lessons three times a week and riding some of the more quirkier horses at jolong park.
Very flexible, nice temperament, enjoyable ride, grade 3/2 dressage, grade 3/4 jump. No need to jump over 80 cm. sending us video of herself riding asap. 200km radius of melbourne. currently riding 16.1/2.
Bought ahorse off roselee park in kilmore, totally unsuitable.

I’ve ridden since I was 3 ! However as a mum now I’ve had the last 20 years off and lost confidence . I’ve ridden occasionally in the last 12 months and getting more confidence each time!

Dream Horse:

I’m really looking for a Clyde cross or something heavy as I’m a bit larger and 6 ft tall.
Quiet nature and safe
Good to c/s/f , tie up, wash, and good with traffic
Sound
Chunky monkey happy to plod around
Suitable to regain confidence on
Ride alone or with others
Relaxed trot / canter
Heavy chilled type

Riding Ambitions:

Pleasure riding, trails and lots of horsemanship ground skills!

Just looking for a unicorn to regain confidence on and enjoy as a life long best friend.

Notes:

19/1 – ABBY contacted us and has found a horse thorugh a friend she has allready purchased.

15/1- Got our name down on Wizard from Reform Equestrian.
24/12 – sent abby happy xmas messsage. Have sent her plenty of options in the last week, shes really after something with more miles on the clock.
17/12 – sent Clydie paint from Mitchell Park to Abby for a look. See if we are on the right track.
emailed 5/12 with hello and ebook. will call tomorrow

First introduced to horses in my late teens following high school graduation. Did some very basic trail riding and riding around the farm.

First time owning and purchasing a horse in April this year – bought a re-trained STB after working with them in my veterinary training at university and falling in love with the breed – got to know each other and increased our workload to look at competing at low level endurance events (20km / 40km) after being introduced to the sport by a work colleague. Was riding alone on the roads and doing regular 10km training sessions alone to build up fitness. Unfortunately he has damaged collateral ligaments in one of his front feet and is on rest for the next 6-12 months with a guarded prognosis back to riding. Now getting regular lessons from the coach at my agistment to learn how to sit and ride properly and build a well formed foundation for riding on an awesome warmblood mare who is a dream to ride.

Dream Horse:

Quiet and easy going with; cars (even ones who zoom past), dogs, tractors, sheep etc – over 15.2 hands as I am tall (around 170cm)

Happy to be alone or in company on trail rides (ie no separation anxiety)

Suited for endurance, but also happy to dabble in adult riding club events and other things (ie arena work, round yard work, small jumps just for fun while riding etc). But also with suitability/potential to increase in workload if desired (ie 80km endurance rides).

A horse with a great conformation (straight legs, no previous tendon injuries) that will tolerate a workload well as well as enjoy the endurance side of things (ie not too lazy)

Riding Ambitions:

– Endurance riding (20km initially) with hopes to increase to 40km and 80km
– Adult riding club events (clinics)
– Trail riding alone / or in groups – w/ heavy focus on trotting for endurance training
– Learning to overall be a good rider with a good solid seat / balance with an improved skill level over time

Endurance focus
Notes:

1/2 horse in nsw passed the vet to an acceptable level and pippa has transferred the money

25/1 booked a vetting for the horse in NSW that pippa tried. Vetting is booked for 31st jan

9/1 followed up on one for pippa, sounds really promising, She is going to view it on thursday and take for a ride.

6/1 spoke to pippa on the phone, small animal vet, keeps her horses on agistment. Sending me videos of her riding tomorrow.

She sent me a horse I have followed up on, going to send the owner the video as owner seems pretty switched on and go from there.

24/12 finally heard back from pippa who has been to busy to call back. have sent her happy xmas message and will email her the ebook now.

Rode (competitively at PC and HOTY/ official dressage) from age 8 to 18, and from 13 – 18 worked at a riding school, taking trail rides and eventually teaching lessons (flat and jumping).

After a few years break I started riding again at 30 (6 years ago). My last three horses have been young/straight from the breakers.

Dream Horse:

Seeking a reliable horse to compete in dressage and showing, hopefully something I can also take to the occasional adult riding club rally or beach ride. While I am competent to handle young horses and acrobatics under saddle, my preference would be not to have to as my confidence has taken a hit! Horse still needs to be in front of the leg and suited for state HOTY level showing and should at a minimum be training novice dressage. Non spooky (within reason!)
While size set 15hh – 16.1hh, would consider an outstanding large galloway.

Riding Ambitions:

Over the next 3-5 years I would like to continue showing, and progress a horse to Elementary dressage as well as re-gain some of the joy in trail riding/riding outside an arena!

Notes:

28/2 – sent heather a message.

14/2 – sent heather this – still no replies

https://www.horsedeals.com.au/listings/beautiful-wb-gelding-4b474d23-091a-411c-8ffa-451d5637a590

3/2 – sent heather Jess Tanish’s WB x TB. $25k she might take $22k
19/1 – sent heather the show horse in tassie. She is already booked in to view Saturday
12/1 – sent heather WB $6k
17/12 – sent Pipeline from Mitchell Park

My 8 year old daughter has been riding for 6 years. She has lost all her confidence and would like a more whoa than go pony . She enjoys horsemanship clinics, shows ,jumping, trail rides, pony club and riding club

Dream Horse:

Pony gelding between 13 to 14.2hh been there done that. Don’t mind if it’s older than plus as long as it’s happy to go. She is not a fan of riding ponys as they are forward

Riding Ambitions:

Just after a mother’s dream pony where she can do everything on her own and I can sit back and watch. My daughter is gentle and pony will be going to a 5 star home with a massive sand arena and round yard. There is lots of wonderful bush trail rides around the property for my little girl and pony to explore .

Notes:

31/1 bought billy from Shory Park
24/12 – sent jemma a christmas message.
21/12 – sent jemma a message, great to chat yesterday, please send throuhh the video of allie riding when you get a chance,
20/12 spoke to jemma. 13hh-14.2 and MUST BE A GELDING NO MARES!!!! No more than $7500 for fun grade 6/5/4. Only looking to search within one hours of drysdale as allie gets carsick. Allie rides in a fender, hates a forward pony, Loves something she has to kick around. Currently taking riding lessons at Wallington Park. Heather Bowers will be viewing the pony with them and has a good idea how allie rides.
17/12 – told Jemma about Maggie and new arrival Issy.

Finley is a 13 year old boy who has been riding since he was 4 and attending pony club and weekly riding lessons during this time. He is currently on a 13’3 school master. This year Finley was selected as a reserve for Team Vic in Tetrathlon for the PCA Nationals, he has also been competing in showjumping up to 75cm and needs the next horse to progress.

Dream Horse:

~ Calm friendly temperament
~ Experienced schoolmaster competition horse, particularly in showjumping.
~ Happily jumps anything
~ Ability to jump beyond 1m
~ Calm and not hot headed in open paddocks
~ Preferably gelding, but would consider a mare if it was not highly strung and marey.

Riding Ambitions:

Finley is keen to excel in showjumping through the grades competitively.

showjumping, school master, calm
Notes:

19/1 had one vettwed at mitchell park which passed.

9/1 sent ashlyn a possible, 3rd in line but keen to view tuesday if still available.

24/12 sent ashlyna happy christmas message and informed her that nikki would be in touch with her with some more information regarding the paint horse, which they like event though its $14000

Horse is for my 11.5 year daughter / it will be her second horse. First unicorn arrived February this year but now has sacroiliac issues and can’t be jumped. Isla has been riding on and of for 5 years. Her chief instructor for pony club describes her as a very confident beginner. Her current horse is a 15.2 Arabian x ex endurance with the sweetest nature and really looks after isla

Dream Horse:

Anywhere from. 14.2 to 15.3, prefer gelding. Any breed as long as the right match for isla. Lighter colour or chestnut or palomino. Preferably between 7-12 years of age. Good to float, shoe, wash and something her novice parents can handle as her chief assistants and a horse that loves cuddles, kisses and attention. Horses are Isla’s therapy for her anxiety so one that will be kind would be nice

Riding Ambitions:

Currently jumping 30-50 showjumping and cross country. Hopes to progress to at least 80-90on second horse

Prefer geldings but will consider mare if not marey
Notes:

11/5 asked us to pause the serach again due to persona reasos.

nikki has a chest infection from the covid and isla has found alease horse for the next few months or a year. Drained enthusiam. will be in touch when they need help again.

7/2 sent a check up message to see how they are progressing with COVID.

3/2 still out with COVID so unable to view horses at this stage.

26/1 – ALICE back on the search. turns out not a broken collarbone

12/1 – on hold, daughter has broken collarbone
24/12 – sent nikki a happy christmas message.
20/12 spoke with nikki the non horsey mother. Grade 3 eventing pony club horse with plenty of comp experience behind it. 14.2hh – 15.3hh firm. Sending videos thorugh of isla riding. Happy to look in other states and jump on a plane to try, if looking in other states include cost of transport in purchase price.

I had horses growing up, mainly standardbreds and am now getting back into riding. I did not have lessons as a teenager, so would describe myself as a novice although confident. I have been enrolled in weekly riding lessons for about a year now and will continue to build on my riding skills with my new horse.

Dream Horse:

My dream would ideally be a very sweet natured pretty horse who loves his/her people. Calm and quiet, as an older rider I don’t want to a horse that bucks, bolts, rears etc. Between 15.2-16.2, although really open to any suitable height. I am 75kg and 170cm tall. Some schooling would be an asset. Possibly prefer gelding, although open to a good natured mare.

Riding Ambitions:

I would like to be able to ride a few times per week, trail riding, ARC, low level dressage and maybe a little bit of jumping. I am keen to build on m riding skills so would like to try lots of different things.

All rounder, sweet natured, pretty
Notes:

7/2 SOLD ON THE ASH in melton
1/2 vetting the ASH in melton.

24/12 – sent jen a welcome message and a happy christmas message and en email with nikkis ebook.

I grew up with horses, learning to ride at age 5 and competing my ponies mainly on the flat in the show ring, a little jumping and pony club. Growing up on a big property we did however do everything, including jumping bareback, mounted games etc! I’m now 32yo and getting back in the saddle after 15 years off. I’ve been having weekly lessons since November 2021, on a 16.2hh WB dressage schoolmaster who can be a bit lazy/ behind the leg but I can push him along into an active trot. I can steer, trot and canter in small circles in the arena, plus ride out on (mostly flat) trails. I’ve also ridden a variety of different horses over the past month, including a few quiet OTTB and bigger ponies. I’m 157cm and 49 kg so hopefully that helps with options!

Dream Horse:

Kind, quiet and fuss-free! Easy to handle on the ground, c/s/f is a must. Must be happy to be ridden once a week, occasionally up to three times, but very even-tempered so doesn’t require consistent work. Ideally, established paces on the flat and happy to be ridden mainly in the arena, also out on the trail with friends or solo.

Riding Ambitions:

Well 32yo me is very different to 12yo me! Right now, I’m looking for a pleasure horse that is happy to be ridden mostly in the arena on the flat and out on the trails occasionally, with other hoses or solo. I wish to continue my own lessons so a horse/ bigger pony that is happy to be ridden in the arena, trotting and cantering (a lot!) in circles. My riding school has a dressage focus, so something very low-level here too would be nice but I have no desire to compete! Just to ride out calmly and enjoy having a horse again!

Pleasure; Schoolmaster
Notes:

3/2 alice found a horse which has been vetted but not through MMR

1/2 vet checking a horse she has found herself through her instructor.

18/1 sent alice a stock horse in melton, she is booked to go and see on friday.

Alice headed off to ride griffin at cargill tyson and loved it but they sold it to someone else who didnt want it vet checked.

9/1 spoke to alice on the phone. Straight forward level 3/4 dressage horse that trail rides.

6/1 sent a welcome email with ebook. will call tomorrow.

I’m am looking for a horse for my 11yr old beginner. He has ridden before and has had lessons. He helps care for our horses but i would still classify him as a beginner.

Dream Horse:

We are looking for a super safe sound western pleasure trained gelding (will look at mares if non-marey mares) to be part of our family. Registered with either the AQHA or PHAA. Under 15hh that is not herd bound, good to catch and loves to be doted on.
We have a budget of about $15k with maybe a little wriggle room for our unicorn.
We are happy to buy sight unseen as we have a business and other horses/animals to care for.

Riding Ambitions:

At this stage we are looking at doing club level shows until he has gained more experience.

Notes:

5/4 sent lisa a check in message

sent lisa a messenger to see if she would join watts ap. Checking in

https://www.horsedeals.com.au/listings/reining-trained-mare-752d7b9f-ba5c-4f9e-b5f9-d628523a2318

28/2 sent lisa a messenger to check in.

22/2 – sent lisa a messenger to stay we are still searching.

9/2 sent lisa a messenger message to stay we are still on the hunt

15/1 sent lisa one but not registered, she is only interested in looking at registered as they want to show.

9/1 acknowledged receipt of lisa’s application form and requested video via messenger. will call tomorrow.

I was a horse owner and experienced all rounder rider as a teenager. I am now 50yo and have just started doing trail rides and some basic lessons to get my confidence up – with a 30 year absence from riding.

Dream Horse:

I am 6ft and 95kg, professional busy mum.

I am after a gentle giant, that would be called bomb proof. Does not spook, a horse that has been there and done that and well trained, and a horse looking to be well loved and to become part of my family.

A horse my 10 yo daughter would feel confident around and could jump on at times (she is having lessons at present and I will get her a horse in next 6-12 months).

Ideally a Clydesdale cross that is bigger than 16H, and has no health issues.

The horse has to have no problems with farriers, dentists, floating, being retrieved from paddocks etc.

Riding Ambitions:

I am seeking a pleasure and trail riding horse. I will continue doing riding lessons on this horse for a while. I found an excellent full-care agistment place that I plan to keep the horse at (where my 10yo does her riding lessons).

Notes:

Had to refund $350 as she found her own quickly.
19/1 sent an email including the e-book asking her to set up a watts ap group

I have previously evented to grade 3, so I have horse experience and confidence once I have established a bond with the horse. But given I have not ridden much in the last year (due to having a baby 4 months ago) I need something that is quiet and and is not going to knock my confidence getting back into riding.

Dream Horse:

I am on the look out for an quiet allrounder t to plod around the farm/ trail ride ( solo and in company) for a while but then I might look at getting into ARC. Not looking for a serious jumper, just lower level dressage and popping over a few small fences here and there.
The horse must be easy to float and handle on the ground and no kick, bolt, buck or bite.
The horse may be paddocked alone for periods of time so must also be ok with this.

Riding Ambitions:

Trail riding – alone and in company
Adult Riding Club
Dressage
Popping over a few small fences

Notes:

14/2 – purchasing Ace the WB – very happy.
9/2 – interested in ace, organising a vetting price down to $5,000

2/2 had two lined up for kate. one has fallen through, if the horse andrea is trying today doesnt work out for her then kate is interested in getting to nikki to view on her behalf.

19/1 sent kate a welcome email and the ebook

-Riding since i was 6
-Rode in a riding school for years
-Had many lease ponies a lot of them were very tricky
-Had an arab pony that I competed and did games on
-Done Pony club or a few years
-Had an OTTB that i competed at pony club level 3 and 2 in both showjumping and eventing.
-Rode two Andalusians and did a lot of dressage with them
-Worked on a lot of the higher level movements on a dressage schoolmaster
-Got a dressage WB that didn’t work out

Dream Horse:

-6-13yo
-15.2-16.2hh
-Gelding or mare as long as it isn’t marey
-Good confirmation and flashy movement
-Very good temperament, can float well and doesn’t have seperation anxiety.
-Around elementary level
-Can continue going right up the grades

Riding Ambitions:

-I would like to go all the way in dressage and hopefully ride in the young rider classes.

Notes:

21/3 – added kate to the group, checked in to say hi and see if she would like anymore information on the horses nikki sent her over the wekeend.

16/2 – Isla has COVID so can’t view for 7 days. Jess Tanish has said she will accept $20k for her WB so now an option.
14/2 – followed up if Isla liked the WhatsApp I sent her. a lovely local WB 6yo.
3/2- sent WB x Tb from jess Tanish
21/1 – spoke to Isla on phone. recently bought one who wasn’t right. Temperament is paramount. Flexible on education as long as reflective in age. Just needs a nice horse to climb grades on.

I rode a lot as a kid mainly trail riding. I worked for t3 years in a racing stable, i only rode slow work.
I bought a 2yo horse about 4 years ago and kept riding her til she was 6 but i should never have done that. it ended in an accident last January. i did have some good times on her but lots of times where i was over my head

Dream Horse:

Quiet, paint or quarter horse.solid build quiet but reasonable school probably only needs to know correct leads. bombproof for trail rides but brave enough to try working equitation and obstacles

Riding Ambitions:

to work my way up in working equitation but if we get on well i would also like to try some low level ARC and dressage lessons but mainly working equitation with som cattle work thrown in

kind
Notes:

7/2 spoke to grace and followed up on the two horses. i didnt think that either sounded very suitable.

7/2 following up on two listed with a lady called grae on Facebook. Also sent andrea a pinto I will chat with the vendor about tomorrow.

26/1 spoke to andrea on the phone. Overweight older lady (50’s) who has barely ridden for the last six months. Had a younger horse who got the better of her. Has been riding a friends. Gets nervous when trying horses as she doesnt like riding infront of people.
Located Benella. Happy to travel 3/4 hours. Will not be buying sight unseen. Ideal for her to look on Thur/Fri/SAt/Sun. Works the other days.
Up to 16hh but 15 is her ideal height. great emperament required. Consider any breed inc ASH, PAINT, QH and STB (if it can canter)

The horse is for my daughter Charlie who is 14 and has been riding for 18 months. She currently has a coach (Angela Hays- Karelia Riding) and has been with Angela for 9 months. She is leaning basic dressage, jumping and horse care. She has attended four camps with this riding school including dressage and show jumping.
Charlie is a beginner who is growing in confidence and skills. She has owned a horse for 6 months but it was put down due to a spinal injury as a result of a neighbour’s horse kicking it. Charlie has anxiety and PTSD from family long term illness. While not an anxious rider she is sometimes unsure. She can catch and put on saddle and bridle independently.
Charlie weighs around 50kg and is about 163 cm tall.

Dream Horse:

Charlie needs a schoolmaster. Well educated and forgiving and eager to please. Charlie doesn’t want problems to fix as she hasn’t got the skills. She needs a confidence booster. Her dream horse is her best friend- not light grey as her last horse was and she is a bit traumatised from the experience.
She prefers a gelding but open to an exception mare if not moody.

Riding Ambitions:

Charlie wants to work with horses for her life. She struggles with school as she is very dyslexic and suffers sensory overload. Charlie want to study equine therapy and also compete in dressage and other competitions. She wants to own her own property and use horses to help people to flourish as people and as riders.

Prefer gelding
Notes:

24/2 – purchased and LOVE Barb ! Happy match
22/2 barb being vetted 10 am wednesday

7/2 sent a watts ap to katie to touch base and let her know er are still looking
24/1 – spoke to kate. hell of a story. Family faced significant turmoil in the last few years. Severe family trauma, kid needs this pony to lift spirits.
Charlie has PTSD. Unsure beginner level. Looking for a dressage/show superstar. MUST NOT BE A FLEA BITTEN GREY.
Hors emust be experienced and have been out an about. Tried Daley Downs show horse but it windsucked. They do not want a windsucker.
Located in gundaroo would prefer search area of canberra, goulburn, yass, but will travel to Melbourne/Albury if horse located where they can stay overnight as mother is suffering severe fatigue from covid and cant manage a big day.
Prefer gelding

24/1 nikki spoke to her briefly.

Rider is Aella. 11yr old girl. Riding since 3. Member of pony club. Grade 5 eventing, E grade jumping. When pony wasn’t injured (kissing spine) rode 4x week. Also spends 4-5weeks a year at horse camps riding Clydesdale cross horses so has been on many different horses. Very good rider but not confident on anything that pulls or has any shit in them. Needs quiet horse

Dream Horse:

14-15hands
13yrs or less
Experienced pony club horse
Must be able to jump with capability to go at least D grade
Can do trail rides with other horses
Quiet out on cross country course
Good to float and shoe

Riding Ambitions:

Grade 4 eventing
D grade show jumping

Notes:

9/4 – picked up mate. Sent them an email requesting feedback and a review.

5/4 jo looking at getting mate vet checked.

21/3 – restrict search to VIC only and concentrate on 14.2hh

3/3 added kate to jos match my ride search group

28/2 followed up wth jo to see if they had made the visit to mildura to see summers pony.

9/2 FOLLOWED UP ON if jo made contact with summer

7/2 sent jo summer halls pony anzac

27/1 – spoke to jo about her daughter aella. setting up a watts ap group.
Ponyclub allrounder, must be quiet. prefers to kick.
Located riddells creek but happy to ravel around australia.

Riding own horse 15 years Arabian gelding at dressage clinics

Dream Horse:

14 – 14.2 Arabian Gelding about 15 years old with good groundwork & experienced at dressage or adult riders

Riding Ambitions:

Resuming riding after 5 years gap Happy to attend clinics and lessons with R+ riding coach not looking at competing at this stage

Notes:

14/2 – viv vet checking little arab nikki sent her

10/2 – Sent viv this and she’s keen on it for more details. have left a message with vendor

https://www.horsedeals.com.au/listings/brilliant-allrounder-part-arab-pony

Sent Viv this (above budget) but to get feedback.
7/2 – sent viv a message to see how her riding lesson went.

31/1 spoke to viv on the phone. Located mornington but happy to travel 2/3 hours or to albury where she goes on work. weekends easier than weekdays.
very experienced on the ground. shes a talker!!!
told her to go for lessons as she hasnt ridden for 5 years. research equestrian centres for a dressage lesson.
Must live with the other two retirees (old horses). Ideally will go out with the others. allready got the e-book.
1.61cm. 14.2hh perfect. firm on age. no issues. loved billy that was advertised, been there and done that very important.

I am 48, stopped riding when I had my son 15 years ago and started riding again in the last 2 years (interrupted by COVID).
Growing up I never owned my own horse but spent most weekends riding my friends horses around the bush, sand dunes and through the town to the beach..
I can walk/trot/canter independently but not overly refined (the last two years is the first time I have ever ridden in an arena or had lessons).
I am not a nervous rider but I need a sensible / reliable horse.

Dream Horse:

Primarily has to be a pleasure to have around with excellent ground manners and who likes attention from the whole family.
Good to c/s/f
I have my daughters 16 year old pony (mare) on the property, so would have to be a horse that doesn’t get separation anxiety if he was to be taken out by himself.
If we were to go out on the trails together I would need a horse that is happy to lead and is calm and sensible.
I like Standard Breeds as one of my favourites growing up was a Standy.

Riding Ambitions:

ARC/Trail riding/clinics/lessons/obstacles/low level fun stuff.
I have a 16 year old niece that has been having lessons for the last 4 years and she would love it if I got a horse that she could take to PC with my daughter.

Notes:

11/4 sandra sent the WB gelding at shory park.

5/4 updated sandra on horses we had been discussing.

21/3 checked in with sandra, asked her if she would consider expanding the height range up or down. Also added kate to the search group.

7/2 sent sandra a message to check in. Followng up with monivae park standard breds on a few they have coming through.

2/2 spoke with SAndra on the phone. Actual budget is close to $10,000. this is her first horse. She just wants to do it right and get something she can enjoy.
1/2 sent email with ebook. sorry totally missed this application. Will call tomorrow

Level 3 ARC. Ridden for years. Current horse sadly not sound (Ringbone) probably need to be retired but will stay with me forever

Dream Horse:

14.2hh approx gelding 10yo or older. Plenty of experience at PC/ ARC/ trails, Quiet all rounder for older small adult rider

Riding Ambitions:

Level 2 ARC (Maybe L1). I don’t jump

Quiet, reliable
Notes:

28/2 sue informed us she has found her own perfect match.

28/2 – sent a text message to sue to check in and say we are exploring some options.

14/2 – sue keen to see Cuddles Wednesday
7/2 spoke to sue, shes getting a little impatient. I told her the ones I have followed up for her have been around the $10,000 mark and I havent found anything with enough experience within the budget. shes been stalking horse deals but isnt active on facebook. Hopefully we can send her something soon.

31/1 called. Located in Hamilton, happy to travel 4 hour radius of that. Older light weight, small lady looking for a nice allrounder specialising in dressage. Must float well. MUST BE A GELDING AROUND 14.2hh. More interested that the horse has had lots of outings rather than extensive comp experience. Loved the look of billy.

I am a novice/intermediate rider, at a novice dressage level but fairly new to jumping. Have had many lessons on fairly green OTTBs. I am a capable rider but do occasionally get nervous, so I need a horse who won’t take advantage of that or misinterpret it for excitement.

Dream Horse:

– 15.1-16.1hh
– Basic laterals established, with balanced and adjustable paces
– Calm and confident over jumps/obstacles
– Good in traffic, in water, and on trails
– No hard keepers, must have good legs and feet
– NO soundness issues
– NO bite, kick, rear, buck, bolt, etc. Must be good to float and for the farrier.
– Quiet and willing undersaddle (forward is fine, but not hot, spooky, or overly sensitive)

My perfect horse would be 8-10yrs, 15.2/15.3hh, Elementary trained and comfortable eventing up to 1m. They would also have a comfortable trot/canter.
I adore arabians, brumbies, and morgans but am open to any breed. Pure TBs are not ideal but if they have good conformation and sturdy legs and feet I will definitely consider them as well.
Greys, cream dilutes, tobianos, flaxen chestnuts, and unusual colours are also a bonus.
Soundness and personality are the most important things as I want to keep this horse for the rest of their life.
I have a budget up to 12k.

Riding Ambitions:

Wanting a horse for equal parts novice/elementary dressage, low-level (EvA) eventing, and trail riding, along with the occasional bareback ride and liberty work. Doesn’t need to be super competitive, just safe and responsive as I plan to compete more for fun and self-improvement than to win ribbons.

Notes:

11/4 – alex sent WB at shory park. her local riding school is closing down so she is considering her options there also.

21/3 alex been sent multiple options, just not quite there yet.

28/2 sent alex a message saying we will chase footage of huntley. Told her following up on a few options.

16/2 FINALLY spoke to alex, super hard to get hold of, tried koby at shory park, loved the paces and conformation but found him argumentive. 12,ooo budget

sent a welcome email and complimentary e-book

Started at 30 yo in 1989 when I immigrated to Australia from USA. Since I’ve had years of natural and traditional horsemanship training and regular dressage lessons. Have done low level EA and HRCAV comps and pleasure riding.

Dream Horse:

Petite older lady rider looking for a large pony or small horse to do low level EA dressage, HRCAV, small jumping, trail riding and generally to have fun on.

Must haves:
– Established walk, trot canter
– Calm, straight forward ride
– Able to cope in all environments – with a sometimes nervous rider
– Proven experience in different and busy environments and on the trail
– Easily handled by small lady on her own at home and out
– Good to float and travel

Experience (any one or more):
– EA Prelim up to Novice
– HRCAV grade 4 to 3 and jumping 60 cm

If no EA or HRCAV, ridden experience at shows and outings to different and busy environments equally acceptable.

Height/Age/Sex:
– 14-15.2 hands (16hh considered if compact finer build)
– 8-16 years
– Gelding or mare considered

Any candidate must be SANE SOUND SENSIBLE & SAFE.

No:
– Spooky or sensitive souls
– Separation anxiety
– Buck, bolt, rear
– Laminitis history

The home:
– Knowledgeable experienced forever home on property
– Weekly riding instruction
– Monthly riding club outings

Riding Ambitions:

EA Prelim to Novice. HRCAV grade 3. Working Equitation.

Notes:

21/3 – vet check scheduled for Bob on 22/3

15/3 – jennifer scheduling a vetting for Bob.

28/2 – created a waats ap group including all three as I couldnt see i had started one.

15/2- spoke to jennifer on the phone. had a bad accident, broke wrist off a clydie cross, doesnt want to purchase another clydie x.
62 yr old lady, 5 foot 2.
Based in coldstream. Search area is around 100 km of coldstream.
Prelim ready on the flat.
Expanded budget to $13,000

14/2 – rang left a text and sent a welcome email

Have had horses all my life

Dream Horse:

Buckskin gelding

Riding Ambitions:

Looking for a confidence booster that I can enjoy, that is quiet and well educated for farm flatwork and clinics

Notes:

13/5 – emmlaine now looking for two kids ponies for a 3yr old and 5yr old.

21/3 – Emmaline would like to postpone her search until May due to some fencing issues taking the money out.

3/3 told emmaline about pally coming up in VIC.
asked her to add kate to the watts ap search

28/2 – sent a message to touch base.

21/2 spoke to emmaline, really nice woman, hasnt done much riding, wants smaller, current horse is 16hh to big. Want to take part in horsemanship clinics, liberty, trail riding. Can get nervous. Happy to buy sight unseen if we test ride it for her.

20/1 – emailed emmeline to say hi, set up watts ap and sent her the ebook

Had a pony when I was young and currently having lessons to increase my confidence as I’m 46 now. My 11 year old daughter has had lessons for the past 2 years so we are looking for a gelding to ride together with the mare that we currently have.

Dream Horse:

A horse that catches us, friendly, barefoot and no feet issues, hassle free personality, non spooky, loves some jumping for pony club, not too forward, stops really well, loves trail riding, loves kids, doesn’t mind tractors and motorbikes.

Riding Ambitions:

Keen to go to Neerim pony club with my daughter and so some jumps and beach, forest and trail rides. We will only be riding about twice a week.

Notes:

21/3 – booked in to see louie at Mitchell Park Farm tomorrow at 10.30am.
Been sent multiple options.

3/2 tanya would prefer to search for horses more around the 14hh mark. Added kate to the search.

28/2 messaged tanya, sent her more video footage of flo and followed up on one advertised in horse deals for her.

21/2 – spoke to tanya. search area three hours from mentone/neerim. Barefoot, 15 hh gelding for light riding 1/2 week, mainly trails, some pc. Must ne able to live with mares, no seperation anxiety.

20/2 sent the ebook with a welcome email, asking to set up watts ap and end us some video.

I am a confident beginner rider. Nearly 12 years old. I have been having weekly arena lessons with an instructor at Acheron Hill Horseriding for about 6 months but with a few breaks for lockdowns and summer holidays. Also done a one-day clinic at Avoca Park. I have ridden a few different school ponies, and friends horses and horses I’ve trialled but haven’t been right for me . I can walk, trot, canter, have done poles and small jumps in the arena (up to 50cm). Have had a few paddock rides on friends horses and one short trail ride.
I have done some groundwork with the horse and 3 ponies my family owns.

Dream Horse:

Australian Stockhorse around 15hh quiet and friendly to handle, confident trail riding in the bush and safe for a beginner around sheep and cattle and motorbikes. I would prefer a black but burnt buckskin and chestnut are also some of my favourite colours.
Horse will be paddocked with others on our farm and have a good life, but not a show home.

Riding Ambitions:

Keep learning to ride. Ride my horse around our farm by myself, go trail riding with other people. maybe try polocrosse or campdrafting.

Mum’s mobile 0418532724 (Jennifer Wood)

Notes:

11/4 connor tried sharon the polo pony at Yaloak and has decided to purchase. Resent the ebook as requested and checking horse transport has been arranged.

5/4 sent connor, sharon, greg keytes horse for sale but it is proced at $10,000 so waiting to hear if that is out of budget.

21/3 – jennifer sent us some more vidoe footage of connor. Really need to send some options for connor.

28/2 sent connor/jennifer a message to say we are still on the hunt

sent connor the ebook with a welcome email. asked for the start of a watts ap group and some current video

I have been riding off and on since I was 10. I had my own pony/horse until I was 18 and then went to college, got married, had children etc. I started riding again in my early 30s and since then have always had my own horse. In the last 10 or so years I have been having regular dressage lessons with a qualified instructor.

Dream Horse:

I am looking for a horse to do some low level dressage on – up to elementary is ideal – as well as trail riding. The breed is not as important as temperament – I want a willing, calm and experienced horse who is not over-reactive to different situations. A horse that has had lots of exposure to different situations is ideal.

Riding Ambitions:

I would like to compete for fun in some low level local dressage competitions as well as to trail ride in the bush and on the beach with my husband. Mostly my ambition is to keep riding safely for as long as possible (I am 69 this year) and to continue with my regular dressage/flat lessons.

Dressage
Notes:

21/3 – been sent multiple options. Chasing footage of the queenstown horse for her.

28/2 found alison a horse in yass, nsw which may suit pending the outcome of another viewing today.

21/2 spoken with alison, asked her to set up a watts ap, it was just via text last time. 15-16hh elementary level dressage.

Jacinta, 14 year old female, been in Pony Club 6 months, weekly lessons 1 1/2 years, trail rides. Also, currently leasing an unrideable horse learning ground work. We purchased 1st horse (Percheron x Appy) mid last year. Rode/cared for him for 2-3 months. She fell off 7 times (spooking, horse shy), on 8th time, concussion. He was sent to 2 trainers, was told by both he wasn’t trained well, and on-sold to appropriate home.

Dream Horse:

Appy, ASH, Cross breed Arab, QH, 15hh plus (Jacinta is 5’6), calm but can still go. A horse that is her best buddy (with herd mentality in mind). No thoroughbred unless amazing.

Riding Ambitions:

No competitions at this stage. Jacinta would like to use horse for her current lessons at Jolong Park and Pony Club (at Jolong Park). Would like to be able to do trail rides (in groups) and ride in arena with other horses. Has enjoyed low level jumps, so would like to do a bit more of that. Horse would be housed at Jolong Park, which is a busy-ish agistment.

Notes:

21/3 shaorn keen to see the stock horse in katamatite nikki sent her

28/1 sent sharon a message sying we have not quite found the match for her daughter as yet.

22/1 tried calling Sharon – left a message. Sent ebook and welcome email

I am in my late 40s & from the UK and grew up riding. My mum ran a riding school so I had my own ponies, two older smaller ponies and then I had a 13.2hh 6yr gelding Sparky and we grew up together, pony club, hunting, and show jumping at shows and winning lots of rosettes. All my ponies were honest, a bit naughty from time to time but genuine. I had a particular bond with Sparky – we trusted each other and he rarely put a foot wrong. He was especially precious as my parents were divorced, he was my therapy. I then had a mare who was lovely. In the end we sold her when I hit my late teens and didn’t have the time to commit due to exams. It was heart wrenching. I then went to University etc. I’ve since ridden every opportunity I’ve had – friend’s horses, riding holidays. When we first arrived in Australia I leased a 19yr schoolmaster eventer who was awesome. I did dressage lessons and trail rode him. I leased him fir about 6mths until I got pregnant. In the last two years I have been having pole clinics with an instructor on school horses. I started riding a young warmblood who I fell in love with and was going to buy him but he turned out be really green on our first trail ride (very looky with rearing) and we had a nasty accident. This was late November 2021. Long story short – Wrong horse, wrong time, wrong place. Also I do think the instructor / seller mismatched was more interested in selling him rather than working out if he was the best fit for me. Regardless of that I consider myself a competent, confident rider but probably a bit green from missing so many years of adult riding.

Dream Horse:

Just the usual unicorn!! I’m 165cm & around 62kg so around 15.2hh, 10yrs+, experienced, honest, genuine. Enjoys fun solo trail rides and competent jumper. Nicely put together, absolutely no rear, buck, bite or bolt. Easy to handle and no vices. Forward going, not a plodder but not a loose cannon either. If I had to choose I’d say more whoa than go but I don’t want to have to push it forward constantly.
I like a bouncy horse rather than my lolapy one (if you know what I mean!). The bond is really important to me and the feeling that we’re a partnership/have each other’s backs .

Riding Ambitions:

In the first instance, trail riding, trips to beach, clinics with an instructor, then maybe look at show jumping/eventing or hunting. No set ambitions really other than to really enjoy trail riding. I really dislike dressage and only school by necessity.

Notes:

11/5 sally asked to pause the search

5/4 touched base with sally to see if she wanted us to follow up on any for her. Sent her a show horse type to see if the show horse bling fitted her criteria.

21/ 3 – sent sally a few options. curently her sun has covid. sally is exploring sight unseen so we can send her options outside of south australia.

3/3 sent sally a welcome email with complimentary ebook.

Anna has had lessons on and off since she was five years old. She is now 7 turning 8 in August. She is trotting and cantering but has only just started little jumps.

Dream Horse:

Seeking a schoolmaster pony for an almost 8yo beginner, capable and neat rider.
– 10 to 12hh
– Older is OK
– Great to catch, float, trim
– Comfortable around kids
– Would like to do Pony club, Interschool, gymkhanas, shows, jumping clinics, bush and beach rides
– A pony that can be paddocked on own or with others

Riding Ambitions:

As above

Notes:

taking billy to pony club on the 24th of april.

5/4 anna has had a test ride on billy and is going to take him to pony club in the next few weeks.

28/3 – to clarify Claudia is anna mother (tanyas sister), budget is around $10,000 but flexible. Claudia is not horsey at all so needs us to steer her in every direction. Claudia does not ride but would like to learn. Pony will be kept on agistment. Anna eill have regular lessons.

21/3 – created the watts ap group for Anna. Emailed her the ebook. Will have a phone conversation this afternoon.

Adult rider getting back into it, having ongoing lessons. Riding friends’ horses. Haven’t owned a horse since I was 18, now 34. Can get nervous. Trail riding, no comps to date.

Dream Horse:

Tolerant of rider making mistakes, losing balance and giving confusing signals. Happy and safe to go out on trails and new environments and be sensible, honest kind, good ground manners. Safety above everything else

Riding Ambitions:

Trail riding maybe some ARC

Notes:

21/4 – maggie is back on the search. Horse may stay with her instructor initially to cement the bond.

29/3 – Had a chat to Maggie on the phone. Located Bass coast, near phillip island, search area is a 4 hr drive from her home location. Limited to viewing on weekends and the occasional wednesday. Maggie has been looking for over a year now. Maggie has multiple sclerosis leading her to have balance issues on the ground and also when trotting. she requires a horse that is clam when she looses her balance and does not react. Her budget if firm at $5000 or $6500 if includes tack and gear. Explained difficult within her budget and may need to look at older horses. Ideally 16-17 would be her max ut will consider older. Maggie is 165cms and 70 kilos, doesnt feel great on 15hh, ideally 16hh and no upwards limit, 17hh is fine.
Horse will be kept on agistment 5 mins from her house. Its a quiet agistment with a max of 9 horses for trail riding. Windsuckers may not be welcome at her agistment. MUST BE A GELDING which is able to be paddocked with one or two other geldings.
Currently having lessons in warragul sporadically. Maggie has lost her confidence, especially on the ground after being bucked off by a TB. She had her friends horse on loan last year succcessfully and has owned horses in the past. Horse must love cuddles and be her friend. Will just be used for trail riding on own and with others, maybe some very low level arc. Will need to be floated to trails so must float well.

28/3 – called maggie and left a messge. Sent her an invite to join watts ap. Sent welcome email with ebook.

It’s for my 15 year old daughter. She has riden on and off for years- the neighbors pony . More regular lessons the last 12 months as I agist at Jolong Park. She has a little anxiety, can doubt herself until she knows the horse.. We bought her first horse this time last year who turned out to have back issues.

Dream Horse:

An all rounder schoolmaster that she can start her jumping eventing journey on and take to pc days, clinics etc
Jumps comfortably up to around 1m
Gelding
8 years.
15.2
Not chestnut
Healthy
Likes humans and affection
Straightforward, calm a touch more whoa than go
Has been exposed to noise, also likes trails, fine out alone or with others

Riding Ambitions:

She is 15 ( 5 foot 8) and keen to start to jump and event taking regular lessons.
We also have a place in Gippsland so will sometimes trail ride there
Riding is a healthy passion

Notes:

22/4 spoke with corinne, we are searching for Sienna her daughter. Grew up riding the negihbours horses and light trail riding. Moved to jolong over lockdown and sienna loves jumping and want to start eventing. will be starting at grade 5. This horse is a stepping stone, must be super schoolmaster for grades 5, 4 and 3.
sienaa can be quite anxious and will probably need to try the horse twice. Prefer gelding but will look at mares. Can send chestnuts although not the ideal. No older than 15/16.
Mother corinne (pronounced corin) can ride and trys the horses before her daughter gets oon. Videos posted are current. Idela location out melbourne suburbs and towards gippsland but will consider more for the right unicorn, no sight unseen.
Tried Hinley of cargill tyson and mother said it wasnt right, saw later price reduced by $10,000. they loved its type and canter though.

21/4 sent a welcome email, will call her 22/4.

Bonnie has been riding 5 years she is 14 years old
has attended a few horse trials some pony club days
show jumping and xc
is riding a leased 13.2 aust pony at the moment twice a week does take some lessons

but after a nasty accident 2 years ago has lost a little confidence and can be a bit nervous which tends to pass onto the pony

Dream Horse:

14.2 to 15.2 ?
more whoa then go
confident jumper
good paces
not spooky or nervous
been there done that
lovely natured
easy going, calm
loves attention

Riding Ambitions:

would love to compete at horse trials , show jumping or just hack out at the river or at home
attend local shows
would love the option to show etc but would not be a full on showy family

Notes:

27/4 – had a chat to peta. Up to $10,000, two hours radius shepparton although possibly further. tues/thur and sun ideal to view. Horse wil live at home with two others, be ridden twice a week, mostly in the arena. Would prefer to kick on.

26/4 – sent a welcome email – will call 27/4

Horse we are seeking is for 11 year old daughter. Has been riding since she was 1 years old. Capable riding and handler, however lacks confidence and suffers anxiety. She is also autistic.
She is capable of 100% care of a horse. Tack up and untack. Catching, rugging and unrugging etc.
currently riding Rosie, purchased from Shory park. 16hh thoroughbred. However Rosie enjoys life in the slow lane and sometimes becomes too hot and strong in competitive and pony club atmosphere.

Dream Horse:

Genuine quiet and safe all rounder for a special girl. That can and will do it all.
Attends pony club and has regular lessons with professional instructor.
Level headed horse that can live at busy equestrian centre and not get hot by the surroundings and atmosphere.
A true best friend that will stand Quietly while being loved. Rides out alone or in company. That can have inconsistent riding and still be the same quiet horse. Must be able to stand beside a mounting block. If a mare, not marey and must not come into season every time she sees another horse.

Riding Ambitions:

To continue building confidence and progressing through to competing in broad range of activities.

Notes:

2/5 – maybe stretch budget to $15,000 if needed. Peyton needs a best friend to help her with her issues. Live in leneva which is five mnutes from wodonga. Prefer 6 hours search radius. Only really availble to view on Sundays. Horse must be weight appropriate for peyton, so can go smaller if stockier breed.

2/5 called and left a text. Sent welcome email

Been riding for only 12 months with almost weekly lessons

Dream Horse:
Riding Ambitions:

Just for my 12-year-old daughter to be able to ride around in paddock, roads, and trail riding …as we live in the mountains of Mitta Mitta Victoria.

Notes:

16/5 – sent welcome email and ebook. Will call tomorrow.

I have had horses for 51 years and can provide a very experienced and loving home. I have managed ponies with laminitis and weight issues.

Dream Horse:

I am looking for a first pony for my 5 year old granddaughter to learn to ride and her 3 year old sister to have a sit on. The pony can be any breed or colour, temperament is the key, the pony can be older but I would prefer a pony under 20 if possible.

Riding Ambitions:

I would like to be able to lead the pony at the walk and trot for the 5 year old and eventually for her to learn to ride independently. I have a fenced Menage so this can be done safely. I would like the girls to be able to brush the pony and to be safe around the pony while learning all the rules and correct handling.

Bombproof, safe with children
Notes:

24/oct just sent a pony from horse deals advertised a minute ago. Jane having this one vetted.

Currently getting one vetted.
Oct 13 – Also sent a clients little paint shetland Jelly – an absolute ripper. $5000 inc all gear. Not advertised yet.
Oct 13 – Checking out a Welsh via FaceTime viewing onSaturday I sent through off Horsedeals. Looks a ripper hope they’re not too slow! Nikki

Spent time searching through shetland sales aus, pony sites, no luck.

Sent her one nikki sent through but in tamworth NSW so no interest.

5/10 jane declined black pony and limited her search to Vic only

4/10 sent jane black shetland pony.

Quiet paddock pony wanted , super safe, lead rein shetland

Spoke to Jane. Really nice and experienced horse owner. Pony for 2 yr old and 5yr old, to walk and trot around on , on and off lead.
Happy to look at ponies 2 hrs radius of Doreen (your place included). Also happy to buy sight unseen with FaceTime viewing.
Flexible on size but no super wide shetlands. $3000-$4000 ideally but a little more for something perfect. She would like something with 5-6yrs left in it or very gentle, occasional riding. Nothing that needs cushings medication. Would go to 21-22yrs if young 21-22.
Not looking for a show pony or competition pony. Just a good quiet pull out the paddock pony.
Searching on and off for a year , COVID been an issue for her. Ready to buy now.

I have a 12yr old confident beginner/novice and a 15yr old novice/intermediate both have done long trail rides lots of holiday programs and we have a 12h pony that we are leasing as a short term who is a bit tricky to ride so they are gaining lots of experience my 15yr old also has ridden friends horses but we have moved to a 65acre property and are looking for our first horse

Dream Horse:

14h-15.3h standard breed, stock horse quiet but will do 3paces easily, responsive but not go, easy to catch,shoe etc just nice manners good around dogs,cows, sheep

Riding Ambitions:

We would like a horse just for a leisure, ride on the farm, occasionally trail riding and on roads something that u can pull out of paddock and jump on

Quiet first horse
Notes:

15/1 sent christine gumtree horse

9/1 sent christine 2 horses, one sold,

5/1 sent christine an email to see if she will consider updating her search parameters and consider upping the budget at all.

23/12 sent happy christmas text

5/12 sent ebook via email.

18/11 – sent text not much on market, height range in high demand. Thinking of them.
12/11 sent text to say hi
Nikki spoken to , viewing one today on nikkis reccomendation

Rode my quarterhorse as a pleasure horse until I retired him after 4 years due to arthritis. I was sold a thoroughbred mare by a friend as suitable for a novice – she bolted and broke my collar bone 2 years ago. Now I’m riding a friends Welshie on loan to build my confidence and trust I horses

Dream Horse:

Sane sensible sound
Doesn’t need to be a school master but an all rounder and not ‘quirky’

Riding Ambitions:

To have fun – I’m not interested in serious competitions

Sane sensible chilled
Notes:

16/3 ring Kay beginning of July 2022. currently having lessons to improve her riding.

3/11 Kay has found a riding school with horses so she is going back to lessons to improve her riding and save more money. Then she can look for a “better” horse. Pause the search for 6 months please.

16/10 messaged kay to let her know nothing has coming up as yet but we are searching our hardest, also informed her the video she was sending me by email has not come through as yet.

After ringing sunny is unsuitable. Kay has decided that temperament is the only thing that matter, height, breed, age, sex are irrelevant.

Sent kay Sunny the QLD horse from horse deals to ask her her opinion. Sent ad and video.

Called kay sat 2nd october just to say hi and remind her to send some photos and they havent found anything suitable as yet.
Kay- lovely old lady. Looking for a best friend for low level ARC. Maybe a few poles, 60cm. Lessons in a group and trail riding, navigation rides. Got sold a mare that bolted with her in an arena and broke her collarbone. Has ridden since, probably a bit nervous. Slightly flexible on all her requirements for the right horse. Happy to buy sight unseen if all due diligence has been done. Must have been to ARC or similar and be proven out and about. Doesn’t need to be flash or high level anything, think she been put off the OTT’s, STB ok. Her favourite horse ever was a quarter horse gelding who responded to voice commands and was just her friend, he’s retired at her place with arthritis. Going to send me a photo, she doesn’t have any video.

We are looking for a family horse and best friend

I am in my mid 40s and rode for many years – as a child to late teens, I rode competively in the ring/dressage. I am getting back into riding and having lessons to get me ride fit. I am a confident rider.

My 8 year old daughter is a beginner and currently in lessons, she is being taught properly in a round yard, no reigns, then no saddle for her balance etc she can now rise and sit trot off the lunge comfortably, stop, start and turn. She will be proceeding to canter after the holidays.

Dream Horse:

See below – A mare that we could later breed would be a bonus, so good bloodlines. Although gelding also fine.

Riding Ambitions:

Looking for a patient “been there and done that” pony my daughter is quite tall and is growing like grass so that is why we are looking for pony around 15hh ( a touch smaller could be ok)

Clearly needs to be safe/sound and something that she may use for interschools when she begins high school – she has showed some interest in dressage.

Please note this will not be a competitive home per say, we are simply looking for a horse that has plenty of experience/education as I enjoy an educated ride, due to my show days and a pony can help my daughter continue to gain confidence and skill – maybe ex show/dressage that maybe ready for an easier life, with weekly rides in the arena/trail, tonnes of love & attention.

Notes:

oct 29- sending Sasha horses every day pretty much!
oct 13 – vet check delayed until next week as horse hit its head. Still keen. Hopefully next Tuesday
oct 5 – called buckskin show pony for her – proved unsuitable
oct 3 – sent her three horses for consideration.

Oct 8- Vet checking one next week. Tuesday onwards in QLD

My daughter has been riding on and off since was was 4 . She is 10 now and very tall .
We need a fist pony for her . A confidence builder and a safe all rounder pony club horse

Dream Horse:

A pretty kind horse that loves aeration and people. Back with a blaze and 4 white socks ( the dream ) then bay then chestnut . A horse I can trust to teach me and keep me safe . 14.3 -15 .2? I am a tall 10 and a half year old.
A vert smooth canter and early to do anything with and enjoys jumping . He/ she can help me with that ! Dressing them up with outfits and bling and loves pretty ribbons in his or her hair .
Must be good with dogs and my cat .. and also other horses .
He will be a pet and loved a lot !

Riding Ambitions:

( from Ruby who is 11 in April )

First horse to begin pony club with for the first time , trial ride with my mum and new horsey friends out side our house in Main Ridge Start shows and learn to canter properly with out a lung group in a large steam and to canter over jumps! I want to do a water jump one day .
…enjoy learning properly on an educated horse who is sensible and fun and easy to do any everything with and loves attention form me !

Safe ,friendly ,pony club ,pretty , been there done that !
Notes:

20/4 – spoke to suzie, due to health issues she would like to postpone the search until mid end may. She would like us to search for an allrounder trail riding horse for her family to enjoy. Under 15, yrs, 15-16hh , family pet.

28/2 – created a watts ap group for suzie and ruby and touched base to say hello.

14/2 – sent Suzie the older Clydie mare. She mentioned she was looking for more trail riding horses for friends – but it is a mare.
8/2 – sent Arab allrounder

1/2 sent suzie a ripper but she was too slow to reply and so missed out. Still waiting on copper to become available.

24/12 sent suzie happy christmas message.
17/12- sent Trish QH to susie to consider. $9k NE VIC
5/12 sent ebook in an email
14/11 – checked in with Suzie about video of Ruby so its a bit easier to see where she’s at.
12/11 sent a message to say we are searching
7/11 – moved suzie back here – annoying it wiped past notes.

Grown up and ridden all my life. Grandfather used to breed. Spent some time living in city where there was little activity but living on acreage again for last 3 years and currently own 2 horses for pleasure. One OTT and one Cob cross which was purchased for pleasure harness but proving to be unsuitable.

Dream Horse:

Feel like I’m searching for the impossible ! Looking for a horse for pleasure harness driving. If broken to saddle that would be a bonus but not a deal breaker. Something between 14.3 and 15h needed to fit my Jinker and Buggy. Not fussed on Breed as long as ready to drive and good ground manners and suitable to paddock with my OTT mare who is friendly but can be bossy/nippy at feed time. Have post an rail fencing so no windsuckers either. If we are talking dream horse I would describe a good looking Black gelding at requested height. But have been looking for quite some time so as long as ready to go, friendly and good manners I am flexible.

Riding Ambitions:

I only ride for pleasure so something suitable to drive every week and if broken to saddle then will be ridden on average once a week as well.

Harness
Notes:

9/2 LEAH BOUGHT WILSON from Utopia

7/2 sent leah a hello message, checking to see if she wants to expand her parameters at all.

2/2 sent leah a notice that Utopia performanvce horses are back in action. She is waiting on a horse called Thor who is 15hh to come on the market.

24/12 – happy christmas text
23/12 long chat to leah after her visit to utopia. Postive visit and a horse that is the right size there still in retraining which may suit.
5/12 sent email and ebook
12/11 sent response to wanted ad which was too small and said hi.
7/11 – sent leah a cute chestnut, flaxen mane and tail but it was too small at 14.2. She is keen to follow wilson’s progress at Utopia performance horses and see how he develops.
29/10 – sent Leah a new standie at Patchwork Park – 15hh, black/brown gelding. Just starting retraining but have expressed interest and will keep an eye on it!
20/1o leah decided she liked utopia performance horse. Sadly to slow to call and horse was sold. Means we can look at over 15hh. She liked the type

Have sent leah a text message each week. Sent her an ad from utopia performance horses just to keep in the loop, but the horse was to big.

Called 2 nd october to say still looking, no match ther than the black gelding as yet.

82 year old man just up to plodding around now.

Dream Horse:

Very quiet, no spook no shy and will stand still while dad clambers on.
Gelding 15-16hands any breed.

Riding Ambitions:

Dad just wants a quiet horse to walk around the paddocks and walk out in the bush

Quiet
Notes:

24/10 sent horse – bought horse
21/10 sent melia a stockhorse ad from horse deals – grey with stifle lock. Melia replied that she doesnt want to take on degenerative injuries. Happy to increase the budget. Get the strong feeling she wants a shory park horse HERO which you have had for a bit!!!

Sent melia aus stock horse but was too small. Really needs 15hh to help her dad get off with his hip.
REstrictied search to VIC only

Called 2nd October. Told her Tiz is back at shory park and that he is having his first ride on Monday and either myself or nikki will be in touch

Looking for my husband Paul. He has done some trail riding and a bit of riding around the farm. He is soft and gentle with all animals and, while tall and fairly athletic, is not heavy.
We have a 4 acre property where the new horse will share paddocks with my gelding, Espy (who Nikki knows quite well :)).

Dream Horse:

Paul needs a friendly, no fuss, safe mount that will become his friend. Experienced, bom-proof, horse that enjoys a trail ride, cuddles and treats. Something that will be happy to bum around a paddock a lot of the time, and then be pulled out and go for a (low speed) adventure somewhere. Must be easy to catch, float, rug, do feet and teeth. Does not need to be super pretty or athletic or classically educated, just needs to be easy, level headed and happy to plod along.

Riding Ambitions:

Paul’s main goal is to be able to feel safe around his new furry friend. And to be able to take him to cool places and ride on the trails.

Notes:

29/10 – search on hold at the moment whilst they work out if the ones they have might suit.
15/10 Nikki spoke to Olga, happy to go down to 15.2hh and stretch budget a touch if needed.

5/10 touched base with olga, she has been in difficult signal. any type suitable for beginner trail riding and multiple riders
4/10 tried calling and left a text messsage.
tried calling olga again 2nd october, still no contact

I started riding at age 9, got my own horse at age 12. I was very competitive at Pony Club in everything (games to showing to grade 3 eventing). At 18, I got an OTT and evented level 2. then stopped riding. I returned to riding in my early 30s and had an OTT and a 16.3hh WB who I evented HRCV grade 3 on. I sold him 7 years ago. This year, I have started riding again under instruction on my friend’s WB doing mainly dressage. This has stopped in lockdown though as I live in Melbourne.

Dream Horse:

15.2-16hh – nice movement and a love of jumping. Must be good out on trails and rarely refuse jumps. Bonus points for brown or black horses and ones that are a bit smoochy! The dream is the horse has had some exposure or success at events but I am beginning to give up hope of that.

Riding Ambitions:

I am looking to do a bit of everything. I will be under instruction and will be able to get a trainer to help if the horse is a little green. My ambition is to do ARC, trail riding, low level eventing and straight dressage. I am not a nervous rider but I don’t want a horse that bucks or bolts. The odd pigroot is ok. Bad ground manners ok. Horse must load on the float well.

Notes:

9/10 lucys horse passed vet and is being transported to victoria on tuesday 12th. Nikki to call/message and discuss a potential partial refund
3/10 – lucy informed has found a horse in SA sight unseen she is getting vetted next week.
Chatted to Lucy. Really easy going lady. In lockdown and wants to test ride so probably leave till restrictions are lifted.
She tried Alfie with Keely and didn’t feel that it was quite educated enough or responsive enough to the aids. She has tried 3 so far and regretted not buying one on advice from the vet, which is now sold.
Her last own horse was 7 years ago. Flexible on everything but definitely no taller than 16.1 as she has short legs.
Point and shoot jumper. Comp exp to grade 3, maybe higher in dressage.
Must not wind suck
Will be kept at Agistment which is all organised.
Must load. Doesn’t have to be super quiet, just not nasty

Been riding since I was a kid. Currently level 2 hrcav dressage and 65cm jumping. I’m nervous rider since having my kids.

Dream Horse:

Something quiet enough that doesn’t need to be ridden every day. Happy to trail ride down the road one day quietly, go to riding club the next and then do a comp the next 🙂 no fuss, quiet. Not fussed on age breed gender as long as it’s quiet , sensible.
Must be forward thinking. If small, prefer chunky as I’m 5”5. Sensible to jump as nervous jumping. Uncomplicated on the flat.

Riding Ambitions:

Hrcav dressage, low level eventing, trail ride. Don’t want to go to the Olympic – want to feel safe and have fun with something super safe and sensible.

Quiet
Notes:

oct 29- speaking to Lisa daily sending her options
oct 22 – sent message just to say hi – still searching
oct 13 – I’ve been sending horses to Lisa daily. Nearly bought a haffy in SA but missed out. Still keen to buy if right one comes along.
9/10 lisa has first option on a free lease horse. 22 yr old mare, being brought back into work. Open to looking a thorses to buy in the meantime incase the horse isnt a fit.

Nikki has a horse coming up she sold 5 years ago. Lisa keen to wait for this one and not really hear about any others.
16 and under in age. Located in pakenham so currently in lockdown.
must have competed 2/3 jumping and 1/2 dressage. Educated and must be in front of the leg. Maybe share with daughter eventually.. $12,000 ideal spend but can stretch to $15,000. Nervous rider. Bought Regan from SP

I rode when I was little (PC) and then a significant break. I had a standy that I rescued as my first horse back. I have since had a Welsh x ARP and ride quite often on my property (covid) I have been to several ARC rallies and a few shows.

Dream Horse:

Not too tall. About 15.2 Max. Does not have to be the best looking horse on the lot, but its a MUST, that he/she be able to go on a trail ride and low level ARC. A good confidence builder…

Riding Ambitions:

Eventually be confident enough to go to more comps, but firstly just enjoy the company of myself and my horse. Bring the joy back to riding again….

Notes:

Sent melissa nice paint. Nikki called. She bought it!!
10/10 sent melissa, haflinger from mildura. Melissa is firm on 14.2 hh and upwards.
Horse she was going to see was cancalled on her.
5/10 going to try the horse on thursday night
4/10 spoke to melissa going to ring about the qh x tb, 11 yr old.
Oct 3rd sent her qh x tb mare for her opinion
Oct 2nd Melissa expanded search to include
16 hands
Melissa law. Bought teddy from you, last year ,14 months ago. She adores him but just too spooky and sensitive. She’s broken her wrist off him in an indoor arena and had another major fall. Daughter has moved onto to OTT they love. They will keep teddy and lease him.
This horse is just for Melissa. Flexible on all points listed. She has definitely lost her confidence and was quite emotional to talk to. Horse will be used for trail riding and dressage. She is graded level 5 dressage and showing. Wants something with tested competition experience.
Warrandyte is metro but once out happy to travel around Vic and borders. Would be open to sight unseen but I’m not sure that this is right for her judging by how emotional she got.

Ridding on and off until 11 joined pony club at 13 and compete in all aspects. Age 18 left pony club and compete in grade 5 open eventing at age 23 sadly had to retire my horse I had since I was 17 and haven’t ridden since

Dream Horse:

A quiet sensible horse that is straight forward to saddle up and easy to get on that is established and brave willing jumper doesn’t have to be show quality or the prettiest horse understanding as I’m not the most balanced rider

Riding Ambitions:

To mainly ride at home and go to the odd eventing competition at grade 5 level but I don’t care if I don’t place just so long as I can get around the cross country course safely I have enough ribbons for a life time from my old horse budget will grow the longer it takes don’t care about waiting

Ring between 8:00 and 8:15 in the morning and 5.10 and 5:30 at night due to work hours can email during the day
Notes:

12/11 – sent a message to say hi
7/11 – sent claire a few, budget now up to $2500 and hoping to get to $3000 by the end of the year. reiterated nothing over 15hh as it fazes her.

20/10
Sent claire stunning bay gelding in QLD for her opinion.Spoke to claire. Best way to communicate with her is text message. Grade 4 is her ambition with the horse. Something that can go out a t grade 5 now. She says she is a confident rider on a quiet and easy horse. Not happy to go under 10years old, but happy to go older. Prefer to stay in VIC, but at the same time open to options. Not able to increase budget at this point in time.
Called 5.18pm 11/10 – left text message.
Called 8.05 this morning and left a voice message 11/10 saying I will call back at 5.10 this afternoon.

Hi Claire,

Thanks so much for enlisting the help to find your new mount! We are thrilled to be able to assist you.

We will start the hunt immediately and you will be started to send options that may suit! With your budget obviously being a touch lower, I think more the older style with plenty of experience and calm nature but slightly winding down may suit? Hopefully similar to what you were thinking.

Please shoot through or feel free to call anytime – we will text / email options as we discover them.

You will hear from either myself, Nikki or my co-worker an Match maker extraordinaire Heleni (H) will be in contact soon,

Many thanks,
Nikki Cook
Match My Ride
0421 506 215 ​

I have been riding since I got my first horse at age 17 now 57
I have owned 7 horses in that time. Teak ,muffin,chief,jatz,dubai( who i inherented in 2006 from my sister who saddly passed away from a brain aneurysm.
Dubai passed away last year at the age of 30) and the horse i have now gilbert.
My last one Jatz I owened for 25 yrs he passed away at the age of 31 in 2015
I then bought my horse I have now Gilbert who I was told at the time was 14 but have since found out he was probably 25.that was in 2015
So now would make him 31
I have competed in low level dressage & hacking and go on the odd trail ride
I am still having lessons & competing on Gilbert, at our last comp in Feb of this year came first
I love Gilbert and he will be with me for life and even though he is well and healthy and doesn’t look or act like a 31 yr old ( I still am not sure of his true age have tried to trace his brand ect but have had no luck and even though I have been told he is in his 30s I still think he is in his late 20s. The brand on his shoulder is a 1 over a 1 so he was either born 1991 or 2001
I am thinking of retiring him and getting an other horse
Were i agist ( central Coast nsw) I have been there for 21 yrs ,the new horse would go in with my horse and his paddock mate ( a mare) in a nice paddock be fed every day and looked after for the rest of its life
Most have been t/breds
Muffin was a Arab x pony ( lovely dressage horse)
Teak was a Galloway unsure of what breed he was
Jatz was a t/breed again lovely dressage horse got up to elementary dressage with him
Chief was a t/b and 16.3hh
Gilbert is a t/b has really lovely movments is about 15.3hh and a bright bay

Dream Horse:

My dream horse would be a younger version of Gilbert
Would like 5-15 yr old ( willing to look at younger)about 15hh to 16hh gelding preferably but willing to look at mares ( all the horses I have had have been geldings)
Somthing that as done a bit of competition ( but not fussy if it hasn’t) as I will be getting lessons with it
Something Quiet( but with a littlebit of omff),with some nice movement, gets on with other horses, can go barefoot
Good on the ground ,no vices
Would like a grey but any colour would do
Would like a OTT somthing that has had a bit of basic training that I could continue its training
I do have dodge knees ( get sore and don’t have the strength in them any more)
So would need a horse that is not to strong when I ride

Riding Ambitions:

Would like to continue to compete at dressage ( Would like to get back up to alest novice level)
A bit of hacking
And trail rides
And do a bit of liberty

Gelding/ mare
Notes:

Has not paid so moved to unsuccessful 7/11
3/11 – spoke to lisa on the phone. Not sure why she appears here as she has not paid. After chatting to her I think she will use our service next week.

Messaged lisa – not sure why a delay in application form showing up here. Will call her tomorrow

Weekly lessons last 4-5 years. No regular last two years due to Covid-19.
Trail riding
Fallen off x2 on my new horse- broke my sternum
Loss of confidence now in riding.

Dream Horse:

Bombproof
Older
Been there done that
Taught beginners
Calm
Able to carry my weight 80kgs
Gelding but not a deal breaker
Clyde x or Standy not a deal breaker
Gentle
Good ground manners
Very limited spookiness and if he does- does not throw me

Riding Ambitions:

Weekly lessons
Ride out alone on agistment property x2 weekly
Trail riding – float to different places
Build my confidence back up so I can do small jumps and canter again

Bombproof
Notes:

oct 13 – have sent Luisa 2 or 3 to consider. She wants very comprehensive videos if she cannot view in person (fair enough). Happy to buy sight unseen but video must be clear.
Oct 8 – spoke to Luisa. Had a terrible fall so looking for completely bombproof ideally.

Budget – would look up to $20k if it was perfect!

Doesn’t like Appy eyes (worried about blindness).

Ideally just pleasure riding, may expand to ARC if she finds a proper no fuss unicorn.

– She’s in metro and would like to ride (Can only go 15km from home). But has friends in regional or would be happy if we could view too. So VIC only. But happy for sight unseen if friend could possibly ride.

Lovely lady but has had quite the spook so proper unicorns only, realistically a beginner who is scared to canter.

Rode as a teen for a couple of years, then rode again in my early 30s for a couple of years. Mostly trail riding and pleasure.
I have not ridden for about 15 years

Dream Horse:

Confidence builder
height 14.2- 16hh
breed not important
unflappable temperament
experience with trails, ARC, doesn’t mid motor bikes (we have a few go through the bush)

Riding Ambitions:

I am a mature age rider looking to regain my confidence in trail riding and some ARC, pleasure riding and natural horsemanship. I am also interested in endurance rides.

Confidence builder
Notes:

10/11 sue found herself a horse
7/11 sent sue an add for grey endurance arab, turned out it wasnt suitable.

messaged 1/11 about ryder horse riding trails horses coming up for sale.
oct 24 – sent sue two posssibles unfortunately one in QLD would not sell sight unseen and the other QH was sold very quickly.

oct 22 – sent sue an endurance arab advertised in horse deals.
oct 12 – sent Sue a lovely QH but she was worried about soundness. Would have been perfect but alas the hunt continues. Would prefer to view in person.
Spoke to Sue 11/10 Located in Bendigo, happy to look anywhere in vic. Not so much other states as important she rides the horse before purchase.
Preference would be gelding. Flat and jumping level grade 5. Doesnt matter if no jumping. Used for trailriding and potentially endurance. Needs to be ridden in company and on its own. Safe around kangaroos and motorbikes. Not spooky.
Been looking for 6 months. Ready to purchase now. Horse will be kept on agistment so no windsuckers.

“Was a experienced rider “
Have not ridden for around 20 years

Dream Horse:

easy to handle
not flighty
has some go

Riding Ambitions:

Moving from Melbourne to farm at Terang in December
General farm work
trial rides etc

Notes:

23/4 – sent Anthony a ASH on Horsedeals and checked in.
https://www.horsedeals.com.au/listings/qh-gelding-c6b0c5e6-fed2-419c-8af5-c4073470c812
3/2- sent Anthony and out of work stock horse and asked if he would consider sending it to SP to get back into work and going.
5/1 – rang anthony, hes very keen to get a horse. Only ASH considered. Have put a few wanted ads on ASH pages.

24/12 – have sent anthony a few and had no reply. sent him a christmas message to enjoy the break.
18/11 – text Anthony to say a few stock horses arriving next week at Shory park. Will let him know once we’ve put them through their paces. Cheers
viewed ahorse at nikkis, we need something that will ideally neck rein and is quiet.
7/11 – sent anthony a few ads but they were a bit small. He is tall so really needs over 16 hh. Tomorrow will send him Big mick at SP for his consideration.

3/11 rang to check we are starting the search now – yes we are – ready to go.
Chatted to Anthony- he has a dream horse in his mind!! Decided to delay search and call him first nov as he’s in Melbourne and wants to try his future purchase. He hasn’t ridden at all in 20 years and believes it’s just like riding a bike. He’s just bought 150 acres in terang so he wants either a stock horse or thoroughbred to canter round his 150 acres on checking the stock. Although he wrote no preference with breed he is not keen on a standardbred. He’s 6 foot 3 and 100 kilos so 16h upwards. Not keen to go past 12 yrs old at a maximum. Horse just for farm riding so dressage/jump not important. I think he wants the horse to arrive the day after he moves in!!! He has no where to keep a horse so if purchased before the move it would need to agist (maybe with you). Will look at horses for the rest of the family at a later date.

We have owned our own stock horse gelding that my daughter rode for over 10 years and he has now semi-retired. In that time I had the some lessons on him, but not consistently. He is not a beginners horse and is very sensitive to aids with a very soft mouth, so I am not a complete beginner in the sense that I know how to be a quiet and gentle rider without hanging on the mouth or flapping my legs about, but I have not done much out of the walk so am definitely still a beginner.

In the lessons we worked mainly in the walk to establish good seat and leg aids, good riding position, gentle hands/aids, and how to get the horse listening and working calmly. I do not have a lot of riding experience outside of these lessons.

I have been handling him and caring for him the whole time we have owned him, so am at an intermediate level for handling and experienced in caring. He is generally a quiet and easy horse to be around (hence intermediate rather than experienced), although can get pushy when food is involved, and also can get nervy when not in work.

Dream Horse:

I am looking for a unicorn and would love a horse that will take care of me in the saddle and enjoys interacting with people. This horse will be a member of the family and we will be a forever home for the right fit.

It must have trail experience, both alone and in company, as I plan on doing a lot of trails. The alone part is very important, as I will often be trail riding alone, and need a horse who is comfortable doing that. As I am a beginner, more woah-than-go would be preferred, and must not be known to bolt on trails (even if the other horses take off), or be spooky.

I will also be having flat lessons to improve my riding, so the horse must have a good basic education. While the more education the better, I have no plans on climbing the dressage levels so it’s not necessary to have high level dressage education or anything like that. As long as the horse is more educated than me, I will be happy.

One more thing that is very important for me, is that the horse will not be in work 5 days a week. I need a horse who will be okay without consistent work, and who’s temperament doesn’t change if they haven’t been ridden in a week. I need to be able to hope on for a plod down the road, or a little work in the arena without the horse being too hot.

Ideally, we would be paddocking the new horse without our gelding. So a horse that is sensible when paddocked together would be great, but we do have room to paddock separately if we had to, so not a deal breaker.

No OTT or green horses as I don’t have the experience. Must be good to catch/shoe/float/teeth, and no bite, buck, kick or bolt. Must be sound. I would prefer no windsuckers. Must be good around farm machinery/dogs/traffic.

I have put 14.2hh-15.2hh, if closer to 14hh would prefer a stockier breed as I am tall (5 7 but light).
Age isn’t a big concern, experience and temperament is more important. While 15yo isn’t a hard max, I do want something that I can ride for a number of years to come, so must be sound/no arthritis.

I would prefer a gelding, but am definitely open to a mare if she ticks all the boxes. As for breed, I am not set on anything in particular, but would love something with the temperament of a QH or clydie. I would prefer no TBs, arabs or breed that are known to be a bit hotter/require more consistent work.

Little managable quirks and personality is welcome, as long as the horse is safe. Safety is my biggest priority.

Overall, I need a horse that has been there, done that. Already had the miles put in and exposure. I don’t want a dressage superstar, or anything flashy, just a good honest horse who is happy to have a beginner learn on it.

Riding Ambitions:

I am a mature woman rider who is a beginner so my ambitions are quite low. I want to do a lot of trail riding, as there are some great places from my front door, and I want to have flat lessons.

I will be having lessons to improve my riding abilities, so the horse must have a solid basic education as I do not have the experience to further this myself.
I have no plans to jump, if the horse knows how it is a bonus but not required.

I want a pleasure riding horse, where I can enjoy the trails and improve my own abilities, while also having a great companion. I have no plans to compete, to jump, or to show. On average, I will probably be riding 1-2 times a week.

We have recently purchased our own property, and the horse we end up finding will be very loved and cared for.

I am located in Kyneton/regional VIC, and am willing to travel anywhere in VIC, COVID restrictions allowing, to view a horse. I am not comfortable buying sight unseen.

beginner; trail riding
Notes:

5/1 – sue getting wilson from mitchell park vetted.

24/12 – sent sue to horses yesterday but both are unsuitable. Sent sue a chrsitams message
17/12 – sent Trish QH to Sue.
12/11 sent a message to say hi
7/11 – Had lots of back and forwards with sue. She viewed a chestnut last weekend which I gave her my opinion as unsuitable.
Spoke to ryders and sue went out to check out bart today and we conducteda FT viewing. Bart looked a legend. Sue is a very beginner rider. I expressed that it would be difficult to recoup the $10,000 he is on the market for if it didnt work out, but he looked super suitable.

21/10 called sue and left a voice mail and a text message.

My 10yo son is a confident beginner/novice coming off a small pony (11.3hh). He has been riding for about 4 years, attended Seville Pony Club for 3.5 years (Grade 5), taken part in low level Dressage and CT comps (in the ribbons) and has attended Brenda Mitton Eventing Clinics. Has a growing interest in jumping and also enjoys trail riding. Has had limited experience riding larger mounts, so will be supported by private instruction to help him make the transition.

Dream Horse:

Looking for a partner in crime – 13.3hh (stocky) – 14.3 hh mare or gelding, 8 – 16 years old. Allrounder type with a bit of exposure/experience to support a junior rider. Confidence builder (probably more whoa than go). Don’t mind a little aged as long as sound and free moving. No vices, no wind suckers, no laminitic ponies (very grass-rich region). Should enjoy jumping (Grade 5/4). Should be happy to receive love and attention from kids. Would love a Welsh-type, but not fussy. Prefer 12k budget unless tack included – can stretch a bit for special candidate.

Riding Ambitions:

Mount to be suitable for PC, low level comps including XC, the odd show and trails. Rider likes to have fun but is ready for more technical instruction.

Confidence builder, children’s mount.
Notes:

Lynette bought love bug from Mitchell Park
2/1 – sent Lynette details on Lola at SP
28/12- heading out to Mitchell park on Thursday to view Black pony who isn’t advertised yet. Sounds a ripper. $15k
24/12 – sent lynette a xmas message. she is viewing one at mitchell park next week.
15/12- Sent them a new listing we have and Lynette is having a health scare. Will go on hold and touch base in New Year
13/11- have sent new grey arrived at Shory Park and Kim’s pony who isn’t advertised yet but only 13.2hh.
12/11 – sent a message to say we are still searching

29/10 – sent Lynette Roman local horse. keen to check it out over weekend. Just waiting to hear back from seller on availability.
sent text 21/10 to acknowledge reciept of videos
Called 20/10. True second pony for a 10 yr old boy coming off a lazy well schooled pony. 14 hh is ideal but room to move.
Confident little rider but when they have tried a few that have locked onto the jump and gone, the boy has been a bit worried. They are located in Yarra Valley metro, and ready to buy now. Within vic only please. They are a horsey family and ride together. Seems knowledgeable and easy to deal with.

We are looking for a new pony for our 12 year old granddaughter. She has been riding since she was 7 and currently has a lovely 12hh mare who she is sadly out-growing. She has weekly lessons with a very good instructor and regularly attends Pony Club rallys. She is a competent but not hugely courageous rider. She currently jumps 50cms in competitions and is training at 60cms. She has done numerous Pony Club shield competitions, some dressage competitions where she did the Prelim 1A test (she won a second place in this a few weeks ago at a local comp) and a few ODEs although she finds the cross country rather scary still!

Dream Horse:

We are looking for a pony 13.3 – 14.2hh . We want a pony that has had plenty of experience with pony club and shows and that is safe, reliable and kind. It needs to be able to jump and also do some simple dressage. Also, to safely go for outrides to the beach and in the bush. We would prefer a gelding but are happy to consider a mare if it is the right pony. We would also prefer something no younger than 8 years old and preferably not much older than 16 years as it will eventually get passed down to our younger granddaughter.

Riding Ambitions:

Our granddaughter wants to continue to improve her riding and start jumping a bit higher. She is also quite interested in dressage and would be happy if her new horse could take her a bit further with this too. Most of all she wants to continue to have fun with her pony at pony club rallys and local competitions and be able to safely ride on the beach or in the bush.

Pony Club
Notes:

24/12
they have bought maggie – sent xmas congratulations message.
15/12 – sent details for new SP pony Maggie – will send footage next couple of days
12/11 – sent alison a ripper ad for a pony in nsw but struggling to get hold of the vendor.

29/10 – spoke to Alison> keen for more footage on Geelong chestnut one. We will go view. Quoted her $100 to view as close to home, explained any more would be travel costs included.

12yr old Daughter has been riding for the last couple of years. Has been to pony club on and off since the age of 6 Takes fortnightly lessons (where covid allowed)
Canters Independently
Very soft hands and is developing a nice seat. Not overly confident unless the horse is super quiet.

Dream Horse:

Quiet
Beginner suitable
Not too forward but happy to canter when asked
14-16h
My daughter would say- pally or buckskin, cob type.

Riding Ambitions:

Pony Club, rail trail, outings with friends in the bush. Would love a non anxious happy plodder. I think something every mother hopes for.

Notes:

28/3 added Kate to the search group.

21/3 sent angela the grey in winchelsea

28/2 – created a watts ap group for the three of us with Angela. Sent her flo from the match my ride stock page, might be too forward though.

14/2 – sent Angela the details on cuddles. Might be worth a ride.
3/2 checked in with angela so say hi.

5/1 – sent angela copper from advertised on the match my ride stock page.

24/12 – sent angela happy christmas message
17/12- sent Angela Clydie at Mitchell Park
12/11 sent angela a great arab listed in horse deals. Followed up today to see if she had made contact.
28/10 chatted with Angela. Her little girl is not very confident. Super quiet fun pony for $10,000 under 15 years old and around 14hh. Happy to buy a stepping stone pny that might only last a year, rather than something bigger that might scare her. They are located in doreen and happy to look within VIC only. We sent her three ponies but all to forward
26/10 sent angela a message to say received her application form and I will be calling tomorrow to discuss the application further and what times are good.

I haven’t had an extensive amount of time in the saddle. previously owned a thoroughbred 8 years ago, for 2 years, and did most of my learning on him. Went to pony club, had riding lessons. 2 years ago I leased a riding pony to gain my confidence back. had him for 12 months. Prior to any of this, I went on a few trail rides.

Dream Horse:

My dream horse is a chunky, quiet, fuss free pony. Easy to do anything with and be around other horses. Doesn’t have to be ridden daily, and is confident enough to trail ride on its own. an ideal family horse to ride out with my 5yo daughter and is affectionate.

Riding Ambitions:

I would love to pursue the western riding pleasure discipline, ride out on trails regularly, have riding lessons frequently, go to Adult Riders Club, ride in the arena and also go down to the beach in the warmer months. My mum and partner would also like to be able to learn on it and have lessons.

Breed preference ideally; Quarter Horse, Sex preference ideally; Gelding. Price max would be around $7k. If searching outside Victoria, transport costs would need to be included within the $7k limit.
Notes:

21/3 sent sarah a message to see if she is ready to ramp up the search again.

28/2 – created a watts ap group for all three of us as I never had and sent her the QH advertised on match my ride page.
24/2 – sent stock horse from Facebook in Mortlake
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1398511920362370/permalink/3150928691787342/
18/2 – Ember proving not to be super quiet and straight forward don’t think she will suit sadly
14/2 – sent new QH arrived at SP ‘Ember’ to Sarah.
3/2 – checked in with Sarah. Assume she is back from holidays and starting to hunt again.
5/1 sent sara lexie from mitchell park farm to go and see.

24/12 – sent sarah a christmas message.
7/11 A LOT of backwards and forwards with sarah regarding several horses. I advised her today that I think we need to stop looking in other states and scale this search down to VIC as I dont consider buying sight unseen suitable for her. Found her a great little QH but she hasnt rung YET to book a viewing so it will probably be gone.
3/11 sarah sending in lots of horses on gumtree and horse deals. Its clear she is set on a QH. Followed up on several that have not been suitable. Sarah has found another she wants to vet check and pursue. Have advised we need to do facetime viewing and more checks. Asked her to slow down with the process.

1/11 Spoke to sarah. Ideal dream type is 15hh QH for trail riding. Not a beginner but lost confidence through a fall and hasnt ridden in 12 months. Under 15 years old. Located boronia, happy to view within VIC and potentially sight unseen. Agistment ready to go. ARC but only level 5.
Messaged Sarah just to let her know I will be in touch soon to discuss her application further.
Also sent her a quiet QH ad (from horse deals sent by nikki) and it was just the type she was after.

I am a beginner but my husband owns racehorses that live on our property. My daughter and I are looking to start trailing riding (she’s 18). She’s done a number of trail rides and have done lessons but probably stopped about 3 years ago. I haven’t ridden much at all.

Dream Horse:

Just something that is easy going. Not easily spooked by dogs, kangaroos or other things as we live in the Grampians. One that will enjoy longer rides and is fit enough to do so mostly for trail riding not looking to compete.

Riding Ambitions:

My daughter is looking to do agriculture or potentially look into equine studies and would love to improve her horsemanship and just be able to ride, mostly on trails.
Would love to complete peaceful trails and not be scared if riding out on my own. No real ambitions other than to just enjoy it.

beginner, easy-going
Notes:

5/12 found josephina a Standie , she went to try it and purchased it
2/11 Spoke to josephina. Dutch mother who hasnt ridden in over a year but is around horses alot. Total beginner horse wanted. Unicorn for $7500. Flexible on everything but temperament. Needs to be bomproof. Good a t looking after horses. I think the husband is a racehorse trainer – grampians racing.

1/11 called and left a message.

Messaged Josephina to let her know I will be in touch soon to discuss her application further.

hi im jess im 13 – i have ridden for 4 years – 3 years lesson, i year leasing a pony. i do pony club and can jump 95cm.

Dream Horse:

eventing horse – for x country, SJ and dressage

Riding Ambitions:

i would like to get to level 1 eventing

we are not in a rush – happy to wait for the right match. ideally early 2022.
Notes:

21/3 – they have found a horse which is being vet checked this week. Toucj base later in the week to see if they need help processing the vet check.

3/3 – added kate to the watts ap group

28/2 – nikki has sent them huntley – just waiting on the video footage. Started a group to include us all in the search.

24/2 – sent https://horsezone.com.au/category/205/Thoroughbred/listings/99855/Temperament_and_Talent.html

18/2 – sent Graeme Huntley – he is keen to view just waiting on footage.
14/2 – sent Distant Sky from Bree Cocks. Bit over budget but she’s a touch neg.
7/2 graeme did not like belle. Forwarded him Zemmour the OTT TB that nikki had forwarded. I have not heard from him yet. His response times to messages is shocking!

3/2 – checked in to say Belle is ready to view.
1/3 sent graeme belle from shory park.

25/1 – sent one ‘sam’ from horse deals that is still available and close to described. I got some footage of it sent to me.

9/1 sent them a horse advertised on MMR stock page

24/12 – sent them a happy christmas message and said we look forward to starting the search in the new year.
Spoke with graeme, give him a call just before christmas and we will delay the search a bit.

30/10 – messaged Graeme to let her know I will be in touch soon to discuss her application further.

Evita is 14, turning 15 on Christmas Day, she is 170cm and weighs around 56kg. She has been riding since she was 6 years old, however a simple whole body shake off her first pony resulted in a broken arm and loss of confidence. She has been on her current 12hh welsh A for the past 7 years and is very confident on her. Evita has also ridden our old TB mare at home in the arena and out on trails around the farm although we had to put her to sleep a few months ago. These are the only two horses Evita has really ridden and she does get nervous on unknown horses. Evita has completed at Ag shows, dressage, showjumping and HT on her current pony (all grade 5). She occasionally gets nervous out on cross country and may pull up to have a walk mid cross country course which usually results in her being eliminated. Her pony can put in the occasional pig-root and spin when a tractor passes, both of which she is happy to handle as she knows the pony, but usually she does not like to ride anything unknown who would do the same.

Dream Horse:

We would like a sound, fun, easy and straight forward been there done that type with plenty of PC and competition experience and no dirt. Needs to be good to hop back onto after a few weeks off and easy for a young and sometimes nervous teenager to do everything with. 14.2hh – 16.2hh, 6 – 16 years old. Any colour / breed. Pony Club experience to Grade 3 preferred. Prefer Victorian location or Vic / NSW boarder location as we do not wish to buy sight unseen.

Riding Ambitions:

Evita would like to have a bit of a go at everything pony club offers. She would like to move up the grades with horse trials, showjumping and dressage as she develops confidence. She will have lessons, attend clinics and do some trail riding.

Notes:

1/11 spoke to bridget. Located in Swan Hill. True second pony 14.2h-15.2 with experience at grade 3 level. Daughter not a fan of having to kick along. Must try before they buy so vic only.

30/10 – Messaged Bridget to let her know I will be in touch soon to discuss her application further.

Pleasure riding
Many rail rides
Lessons for over a year
Competent walking trotting and cantering and lunging
Ground work
Comfortable on horses up to 15.2
Able to saddle clean feet grooml

Dream Horse:

Quiet but still with life and get up and go
Suitable to build skills on but no plans for showing /dressage initially arena or enclosed space work with potential to ride in more open spaces later
Would like to be used with family members start their riding journey with lessons

Riding Ambitions:

Pleasure.
Possible adult pony club down the track

Concern over suitability of thoroughbred
Notes:

17/12 – sent trevor a message congratulating on new horse. Offered them a free lesson at SP since we didn’t find him a match. He was happy.
5/12 – sent them an email with a copy of the ebook

18/11 – Sent message letting them know I have a really quiet stock horse that may suit arriving next week. Will touch base after a ride.
Spoke to trevor who is Chelseas father. Chelsea has some speech issues so its easier to chat with her father. Search within two hours of armstrong creek. Hoping to agist at woolbrae but no spaces their yet so may need to find temporary accomodation for what they purchase. Keen novice level rider. Not wanting to jump. Temperament more important than anything, flexible on age, up to 18years, level 4/5. $7,500 firm no higher

Have always done leisure and trail riding. Looking to share a horse with my 8yo daughter who is only a beginner currently getting private lessons.

Dream Horse:

Would be a bit of a goof.. must love cuddles and lots of attention. Must be very sound and no buck or rear. Gentle and easy to shoe, catch & float.

Riding Ambitions:

Pleasure and trail riding

Notes:

5/1 natalie purchased buddy

24/12 natalie tried buddy at Mitchell park and is very keen on purchasing.

8/12 Natalie has increased her budget to 8-9000

5/12 – natalie is going to invest in some riding lessons to up her confidence level after being bucked off another horse I sent her to view. She is interested in one at Shory Park so will be in touch with nikki. Sent her the Ebook tonight.
7/11 sent her a few but she has found johnny in horse deals which she is keen on pursuing.

3/11 – poor woman tried a horse which reared up and bucked her off. Her and her 8 yr old sdaughter are a bit scarred after this.
Thet are located in endevour hills (narre wareen/dandedong area).
Any breed. 15hh upwards (about 170cm tall and father is over 6ft). Happy to consider aged. Want to try before they buy so within VIC.
Level 5/4 riders, no need to jump.

I am an older person (late 40’s) returning to riding.
Rode up until having children -15 years ago.
Pleasure /farm riding never had formal lessons until 2 years ago.
Last two years have had sporadic lessons due to COVID.

Dream Horse:

Has to be a pleasure to have around – enjoy lots of attention from the whole family – be able to be handled by beginners.
We already have a pony mare on the property (daughters) who will squeal and strike, she is best suited around chilled geldings that ignore her.

Riding Ambitions:

Pleasure , ARC, trail riding, clinics, weekly lessons to improve my riding.
Future PC – when
My daughter is ready to move up

Notes:

Have already sent email to Nikki regarding history

Dream Horse:

Have already sent email to Nikki regarding wish list

Riding Ambitions:

Both me and my friend Jen will be riding the horse 1-2 times a week – paddock riding, arena flatwork, trail rides along the road – a little bit of jumping and dressage if possible. It would not let me put mobile number in the required section – 0438302113

Notes:

28/12- came to ride Issy at SP and sold pending vet check tomorrow.
24/12 – sent jess a happy christmas message and also an email with a complimentary copy of nikkis ebook. She is going to view Issy at shory park on monday/tuesday next week.
17/12 – new horse arrived at SP Issy who may suit. Have let Jess know.

Ride and owned horses when young. Purchased horse after many years 7 years ago(Floyd – Cremello)first year trail riding, low level jumping and flat work, had bad fall after year then struggled for further 6 years.
Currently own and riding young green horse.

Dream Horse:

Calm relaxed friendly good with other horses or on own. No spook, buck, rear or dominance. Impeccable manners.
Temperament is most important

Riding Ambitions:

Wanting 2nd horse to Trail ride with ability to lead 11yr old daughter
Improve dressage with instructor preliminary/novice and progress to hopefully elementary. Hopefully low level competition in future.

Mare or gelding
Notes:

2/12- horse passed vet check flying colours. Off market Pally with Nikki’s friend. Going to have a 2nd ride next week to confirm but looks to be a match!
18/11 – spoke to Megan Carty (Charlottes coach). Currently riding a welsh cob who is green. Looking for a true schoolmaster who she can ride out with daughter and safety learn laterals and dressage movements on. Fuss free.

Charlotte has a beautiful farm, weekly lessons, happy with a little forward but no dirt. Lovely hands, good position – fairly confident rider but wanting something ‘easy’.

Rode school horses for 12 years in Germany between the age of 8-20. Mostly dressage. Started back in January 2021 with a riding school, Jolong park, where I ride 3 times a week. I bought a OTTB in June but unfortunately he bucked and was difficult to handle on the ground. Sold him to a horse trainer who said that he is suitable only for a very advanced rider.

Dream Horse:

Quiet and forgiving when rider makes mistakes. 15.0 to 17.0hh. I am ok with all breeds, as long as the temperament is ok. Age up to 18. Not green. No bucking or rearing.

Riding Ambitions:

Arena in lessons, very light jumping, trail rides on property.

Notes:

21/3 – karen has purchased the horse she was trialling.

24/2 – sent Karen this one https://www.horsedeals.com.au/listings/beautiful-wb-gelding-4b474d23-091a-411c-8ffa-451d5637a590

19/2- karen tried cuddles and loved her but missed out too slow.
14/2 – sent cuddles – booked in to ride Friday
9/2 karen decided against ace so the search is on.

15/1 – vet checking WB I found.
12/1 – sent karen WB for $6k.
9/1 sent karen a horse

24/12 – sent karen a happy christmas message.
17/12 – sent pipeline from Mitchell park
5/12 found horse through a friend on FB that karen is second in line for. She is also interested in a few of the advertised horses at Shory Park Emailed her the Ebook tonight for a read.
Spoke to karen 4/12. currently having lessons three times a week and riding some of the more quirkier horses at jolong park.
Very flexible, nice temperament, enjoyable ride, grade 3/2 dressage, grade 3/4 jump. No need to jump over 80 cm. sending us video of herself riding asap. 200km radius of melbourne. currently riding 16.1/2.
Bought ahorse off roselee park in kilmore, totally unsuitable.

I’ve ridden since I was 3 ! However as a mum now I’ve had the last 20 years off and lost confidence . I’ve ridden occasionally in the last 12 months and getting more confidence each time!

Dream Horse:

I’m really looking for a Clyde cross or something heavy as I’m a bit larger and 6 ft tall.
Quiet nature and safe
Good to c/s/f , tie up, wash, and good with traffic
Sound
Chunky monkey happy to plod around
Suitable to regain confidence on
Ride alone or with others
Relaxed trot / canter
Heavy chilled type

Riding Ambitions:

Pleasure riding, trails and lots of horsemanship ground skills!

Just looking for a unicorn to regain confidence on and enjoy as a life long best friend.

Notes:

19/1 – ABBY contacted us and has found a horse thorugh a friend she has allready purchased.

15/1- Got our name down on Wizard from Reform Equestrian.
24/12 – sent abby happy xmas messsage. Have sent her plenty of options in the last week, shes really after something with more miles on the clock.
17/12 – sent Clydie paint from Mitchell Park to Abby for a look. See if we are on the right track.
emailed 5/12 with hello and ebook. will call tomorrow

First introduced to horses in my late teens following high school graduation. Did some very basic trail riding and riding around the farm.

First time owning and purchasing a horse in April this year – bought a re-trained STB after working with them in my veterinary training at university and falling in love with the breed – got to know each other and increased our workload to look at competing at low level endurance events (20km / 40km) after being introduced to the sport by a work colleague. Was riding alone on the roads and doing regular 10km training sessions alone to build up fitness. Unfortunately he has damaged collateral ligaments in one of his front feet and is on rest for the next 6-12 months with a guarded prognosis back to riding. Now getting regular lessons from the coach at my agistment to learn how to sit and ride properly and build a well formed foundation for riding on an awesome warmblood mare who is a dream to ride.

Dream Horse:

Quiet and easy going with; cars (even ones who zoom past), dogs, tractors, sheep etc – over 15.2 hands as I am tall (around 170cm)

Happy to be alone or in company on trail rides (ie no separation anxiety)

Suited for endurance, but also happy to dabble in adult riding club events and other things (ie arena work, round yard work, small jumps just for fun while riding etc). But also with suitability/potential to increase in workload if desired (ie 80km endurance rides).

A horse with a great conformation (straight legs, no previous tendon injuries) that will tolerate a workload well as well as enjoy the endurance side of things (ie not too lazy)

Riding Ambitions:

– Endurance riding (20km initially) with hopes to increase to 40km and 80km
– Adult riding club events (clinics)
– Trail riding alone / or in groups – w/ heavy focus on trotting for endurance training
– Learning to overall be a good rider with a good solid seat / balance with an improved skill level over time

Endurance focus
Notes:

1/2 horse in nsw passed the vet to an acceptable level and pippa has transferred the money

25/1 booked a vetting for the horse in NSW that pippa tried. Vetting is booked for 31st jan

9/1 followed up on one for pippa, sounds really promising, She is going to view it on thursday and take for a ride.

6/1 spoke to pippa on the phone, small animal vet, keeps her horses on agistment. Sending me videos of her riding tomorrow.

She sent me a horse I have followed up on, going to send the owner the video as owner seems pretty switched on and go from there.

24/12 finally heard back from pippa who has been to busy to call back. have sent her happy xmas message and will email her the ebook now.

Rode (competitively at PC and HOTY/ official dressage) from age 8 to 18, and from 13 – 18 worked at a riding school, taking trail rides and eventually teaching lessons (flat and jumping).

After a few years break I started riding again at 30 (6 years ago). My last three horses have been young/straight from the breakers.

Dream Horse:

Seeking a reliable horse to compete in dressage and showing, hopefully something I can also take to the occasional adult riding club rally or beach ride. While I am competent to handle young horses and acrobatics under saddle, my preference would be not to have to as my confidence has taken a hit! Horse still needs to be in front of the leg and suited for state HOTY level showing and should at a minimum be training novice dressage. Non spooky (within reason!)
While size set 15hh – 16.1hh, would consider an outstanding large galloway.

Riding Ambitions:

Over the next 3-5 years I would like to continue showing, and progress a horse to Elementary dressage as well as re-gain some of the joy in trail riding/riding outside an arena!

Notes:

28/2 – sent heather a message.

14/2 – sent heather this – still no replies

https://www.horsedeals.com.au/listings/beautiful-wb-gelding-4b474d23-091a-411c-8ffa-451d5637a590

3/2 – sent heather Jess Tanish’s WB x TB. $25k she might take $22k
19/1 – sent heather the show horse in tassie. She is already booked in to view Saturday
12/1 – sent heather WB $6k
17/12 – sent Pipeline from Mitchell Park

My 8 year old daughter has been riding for 6 years. She has lost all her confidence and would like a more whoa than go pony . She enjoys horsemanship clinics, shows ,jumping, trail rides, pony club and riding club

Dream Horse:

Pony gelding between 13 to 14.2hh been there done that. Don’t mind if it’s older than plus as long as it’s happy to go. She is not a fan of riding ponys as they are forward

Riding Ambitions:

Just after a mother’s dream pony where she can do everything on her own and I can sit back and watch. My daughter is gentle and pony will be going to a 5 star home with a massive sand arena and round yard. There is lots of wonderful bush trail rides around the property for my little girl and pony to explore .

Notes:

31/1 bought billy from Shory Park
24/12 – sent jemma a christmas message.
21/12 – sent jemma a message, great to chat yesterday, please send throuhh the video of allie riding when you get a chance,
20/12 spoke to jemma. 13hh-14.2 and MUST BE A GELDING NO MARES!!!! No more than $7500 for fun grade 6/5/4. Only looking to search within one hours of drysdale as allie gets carsick. Allie rides in a fender, hates a forward pony, Loves something she has to kick around. Currently taking riding lessons at Wallington Park. Heather Bowers will be viewing the pony with them and has a good idea how allie rides.
17/12 – told Jemma about Maggie and new arrival Issy.

Finley is a 13 year old boy who has been riding since he was 4 and attending pony club and weekly riding lessons during this time. He is currently on a 13’3 school master. This year Finley was selected as a reserve for Team Vic in Tetrathlon for the PCA Nationals, he has also been competing in showjumping up to 75cm and needs the next horse to progress.

Dream Horse:

~ Calm friendly temperament
~ Experienced schoolmaster competition horse, particularly in showjumping.
~ Happily jumps anything
~ Ability to jump beyond 1m
~ Calm and not hot headed in open paddocks
~ Preferably gelding, but would consider a mare if it was not highly strung and marey.

Riding Ambitions:

Finley is keen to excel in showjumping through the grades competitively.

showjumping, school master, calm
Notes:

19/1 had one vettwed at mitchell park which passed.

9/1 sent ashlyn a possible, 3rd in line but keen to view tuesday if still available.

24/12 sent ashlyna happy christmas message and informed her that nikki would be in touch with her with some more information regarding the paint horse, which they like event though its $14000

Horse is for my 11.5 year daughter / it will be her second horse. First unicorn arrived February this year but now has sacroiliac issues and can’t be jumped. Isla has been riding on and of for 5 years. Her chief instructor for pony club describes her as a very confident beginner. Her current horse is a 15.2 Arabian x ex endurance with the sweetest nature and really looks after isla

Dream Horse:

Anywhere from. 14.2 to 15.3, prefer gelding. Any breed as long as the right match for isla. Lighter colour or chestnut or palomino. Preferably between 7-12 years of age. Good to float, shoe, wash and something her novice parents can handle as her chief assistants and a horse that loves cuddles, kisses and attention. Horses are Isla’s therapy for her anxiety so one that will be kind would be nice

Riding Ambitions:

Currently jumping 30-50 showjumping and cross country. Hopes to progress to at least 80-90on second horse

Prefer geldings but will consider mare if not marey
Notes:

11/5 asked us to pause the serach again due to persona reasos.

nikki has a chest infection from the covid and isla has found alease horse for the next few months or a year. Drained enthusiam. will be in touch when they need help again.

7/2 sent a check up message to see how they are progressing with COVID.

3/2 still out with COVID so unable to view horses at this stage.

26/1 – ALICE back on the search. turns out not a broken collarbone

12/1 – on hold, daughter has broken collarbone
24/12 – sent nikki a happy christmas message.
20/12 spoke with nikki the non horsey mother. Grade 3 eventing pony club horse with plenty of comp experience behind it. 14.2hh – 15.3hh firm. Sending videos thorugh of isla riding. Happy to look in other states and jump on a plane to try, if looking in other states include cost of transport in purchase price.

I had horses growing up, mainly standardbreds and am now getting back into riding. I did not have lessons as a teenager, so would describe myself as a novice although confident. I have been enrolled in weekly riding lessons for about a year now and will continue to build on my riding skills with my new horse.

Dream Horse:

My dream would ideally be a very sweet natured pretty horse who loves his/her people. Calm and quiet, as an older rider I don’t want to a horse that bucks, bolts, rears etc. Between 15.2-16.2, although really open to any suitable height. I am 75kg and 170cm tall. Some schooling would be an asset. Possibly prefer gelding, although open to a good natured mare.

Riding Ambitions:

I would like to be able to ride a few times per week, trail riding, ARC, low level dressage and maybe a little bit of jumping. I am keen to build on m riding skills so would like to try lots of different things.

All rounder, sweet natured, pretty
Notes:

7/2 SOLD ON THE ASH in melton
1/2 vetting the ASH in melton.

24/12 – sent jen a welcome message and a happy christmas message and en email with nikkis ebook.

I grew up with horses, learning to ride at age 5 and competing my ponies mainly on the flat in the show ring, a little jumping and pony club. Growing up on a big property we did however do everything, including jumping bareback, mounted games etc! I’m now 32yo and getting back in the saddle after 15 years off. I’ve been having weekly lessons since November 2021, on a 16.2hh WB dressage schoolmaster who can be a bit lazy/ behind the leg but I can push him along into an active trot. I can steer, trot and canter in small circles in the arena, plus ride out on (mostly flat) trails. I’ve also ridden a variety of different horses over the past month, including a few quiet OTTB and bigger ponies. I’m 157cm and 49 kg so hopefully that helps with options!

Dream Horse:

Kind, quiet and fuss-free! Easy to handle on the ground, c/s/f is a must. Must be happy to be ridden once a week, occasionally up to three times, but very even-tempered so doesn’t require consistent work. Ideally, established paces on the flat and happy to be ridden mainly in the arena, also out on the trail with friends or solo.

Riding Ambitions:

Well 32yo me is very different to 12yo me! Right now, I’m looking for a pleasure horse that is happy to be ridden mostly in the arena on the flat and out on the trails occasionally, with other hoses or solo. I wish to continue my own lessons so a horse/ bigger pony that is happy to be ridden in the arena, trotting and cantering (a lot!) in circles. My riding school has a dressage focus, so something very low-level here too would be nice but I have no desire to compete! Just to ride out calmly and enjoy having a horse again!

Pleasure; Schoolmaster
Notes:

3/2 alice found a horse which has been vetted but not through MMR

1/2 vet checking a horse she has found herself through her instructor.

18/1 sent alice a stock horse in melton, she is booked to go and see on friday.

Alice headed off to ride griffin at cargill tyson and loved it but they sold it to someone else who didnt want it vet checked.

9/1 spoke to alice on the phone. Straight forward level 3/4 dressage horse that trail rides.

6/1 sent a welcome email with ebook. will call tomorrow.

I’m am looking for a horse for my 11yr old beginner. He has ridden before and has had lessons. He helps care for our horses but i would still classify him as a beginner.

Dream Horse:

We are looking for a super safe sound western pleasure trained gelding (will look at mares if non-marey mares) to be part of our family. Registered with either the AQHA or PHAA. Under 15hh that is not herd bound, good to catch and loves to be doted on.
We have a budget of about $15k with maybe a little wriggle room for our unicorn.
We are happy to buy sight unseen as we have a business and other horses/animals to care for.

Riding Ambitions:

At this stage we are looking at doing club level shows until he has gained more experience.

Notes:

5/4 sent lisa a check in message

sent lisa a messenger to see if she would join watts ap. Checking in

https://www.horsedeals.com.au/listings/reining-trained-mare-752d7b9f-ba5c-4f9e-b5f9-d628523a2318

28/2 sent lisa a messenger to check in.

22/2 – sent lisa a messenger to stay we are still searching.

9/2 sent lisa a messenger message to stay we are still on the hunt

15/1 sent lisa one but not registered, she is only interested in looking at registered as they want to show.

9/1 acknowledged receipt of lisa’s application form and requested video via messenger. will call tomorrow.

I was a horse owner and experienced all rounder rider as a teenager. I am now 50yo and have just started doing trail rides and some basic lessons to get my confidence up – with a 30 year absence from riding.

Dream Horse:

I am 6ft and 95kg, professional busy mum.

I am after a gentle giant, that would be called bomb proof. Does not spook, a horse that has been there and done that and well trained, and a horse looking to be well loved and to become part of my family.

A horse my 10 yo daughter would feel confident around and could jump on at times (she is having lessons at present and I will get her a horse in next 6-12 months).

Ideally a Clydesdale cross that is bigger than 16H, and has no health issues.

The horse has to have no problems with farriers, dentists, floating, being retrieved from paddocks etc.

Riding Ambitions:

I am seeking a pleasure and trail riding horse. I will continue doing riding lessons on this horse for a while. I found an excellent full-care agistment place that I plan to keep the horse at (where my 10yo does her riding lessons).

Notes:

Had to refund $350 as she found her own quickly.
19/1 sent an email including the e-book asking her to set up a watts ap group

I have previously evented to grade 3, so I have horse experience and confidence once I have established a bond with the horse. But given I have not ridden much in the last year (due to having a baby 4 months ago) I need something that is quiet and and is not going to knock my confidence getting back into riding.

Dream Horse:

I am on the look out for an quiet allrounder t to plod around the farm/ trail ride ( solo and in company) for a while but then I might look at getting into ARC. Not looking for a serious jumper, just lower level dressage and popping over a few small fences here and there.
The horse must be easy to float and handle on the ground and no kick, bolt, buck or bite.
The horse may be paddocked alone for periods of time so must also be ok with this.

Riding Ambitions:

Trail riding – alone and in company
Adult Riding Club
Dressage
Popping over a few small fences

Notes:

14/2 – purchasing Ace the WB – very happy.
9/2 – interested in ace, organising a vetting price down to $5,000

2/2 had two lined up for kate. one has fallen through, if the horse andrea is trying today doesnt work out for her then kate is interested in getting to nikki to view on her behalf.

19/1 sent kate a welcome email and the ebook

-Riding since i was 6
-Rode in a riding school for years
-Had many lease ponies a lot of them were very tricky
-Had an arab pony that I competed and did games on
-Done Pony club or a few years
-Had an OTTB that i competed at pony club level 3 and 2 in both showjumping and eventing.
-Rode two Andalusians and did a lot of dressage with them
-Worked on a lot of the higher level movements on a dressage schoolmaster
-Got a dressage WB that didn’t work out

Dream Horse:

-6-13yo
-15.2-16.2hh
-Gelding or mare as long as it isn’t marey
-Good confirmation and flashy movement
-Very good temperament, can float well and doesn’t have seperation anxiety.
-Around elementary level
-Can continue going right up the grades

Riding Ambitions:

-I would like to go all the way in dressage and hopefully ride in the young rider classes.

Notes:

21/3 – added kate to the group, checked in to say hi and see if she would like anymore information on the horses nikki sent her over the wekeend.

16/2 – Isla has COVID so can’t view for 7 days. Jess Tanish has said she will accept $20k for her WB so now an option.
14/2 – followed up if Isla liked the WhatsApp I sent her. a lovely local WB 6yo.
3/2- sent WB x Tb from jess Tanish
21/1 – spoke to Isla on phone. recently bought one who wasn’t right. Temperament is paramount. Flexible on education as long as reflective in age. Just needs a nice horse to climb grades on.