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For Loan  9hh Shetland mare, 15 years.  Complete sweetie pie, very gentle, loves cuddles and adores small children.  Won and placed M & M and lead rein showing classes.  Has Cushings but easily managed with medication (half tablet in a piece of carrot each day!)  Looking for a kind, loving loan home.  Tel:  0116 2596592 Mob:  07968 791481  Email:  nickimarie39@gmail.com  Nov11

Harry – 11hh, 12 Yrs, Bay, Shetland X Gelding 1st pony, absolute saint in every way on and off the lead rein. Done PC camps, mini ODEs and many shows. Loves to be fussed, will stand for hours being groomed and washed etc. Good to catch, tack up, box and with farrier. Not a nasty bone in his body. £1,400. Tel: 07854 323626 / 07772 980486 / 01536 373132 Oct11

11.2hh Welsh Sec A/B Chater Valley Ron Weesley (Ronnie) is a rising 6 year old gelding, an affectionate little chap who has a fantastic personality and is looking for a loving and knowledgeable home. He is an ideal lead rein pony and has been ridden by complete novices as young as 6. He has been placed every time he has entered in hand classes due to his stunning looks and would make a brilliant showing pony. He is good to lead out on the road and is excellent to lunge, catch, farrier and load. £950 ono. Tel: Adele 0116 2791591 or 07715 309805 Oct11

11.2hh Welsh Section A Mare Reknowned Thistledown breeding – the definitive pretty little white princess pony. Snaffle mouthed, 9 yrs, lead rein/1st pony. Much loved but sadly completely outgrown and now only occasionally ridden. Regularly lunged. Enjoys hacking alone/with others but would not like to live alone. Not a typical cheap ‘hopefully it will do’ pony. 5* home much more important to us than profit/price. Tel: Gaye Henry 07984 400585 gayehood@yahoo.com Oct11

Final Dispersal of ‘Welsh Sec A’ Pony Stud  Last 3 grandaughters of ‘Pendock Legend’ - yearling, 2 yr old and 3 yr old.  Also this year’s colt foal, son of ‘Blackhill Kandy’, grandson of ‘Pendock Legend.  Top class breeding never to be repeated.  This is a great opportunity to acquire top breeding/showing stock as owner retiring from showing.  Would consider exchange for 1st pony for grandchildren or W.H.Y Alpaca’s, caravan etc.  Very sensible price especially for job lot.  Tel:  07818 204822  CC  Nov11

12hh Palomino Gelding  Super PC/hunting pony.  Attended PC camps, mini ODE and shows.  Loves to jump.  Would make super PC show jumping team pony.  Happy on/off lead rein.  Will stand for hours being groomed, plaited, fussed etc.  Good to box, catch and with farrier.  Never bucked, reared, bolted and no vices.  Currently kept in field 24/7.  £1,600 inc some tack and rugs.  Very sad sale.  Tel:  01832 280942 / 07793 709275 / 07854 323626  Nov11

 

Sold 12.2hh, New Forest X Mare, 5 Yrs Loves fuss and attention, would make ideal lead rein/broodmare or an anything pony. Hacks alone or with company, good to catch, load, shoe etc. £850 ono. Tel or text: 07598 774555 Oct11 Sold

13hh Pretty, Dark Bay NF Gelding, 3 Yrs Very well handled, professionally broken. Lead out and ridden round busy village, good to catch, box and with farrier. Wormed to date. Should make good PC pony. Loan considered to right home. POA. Tel: 07948 311775 Oct11

4 Yrs, Reg New Forest by Long Copse Elton (Haywards Ponies) Excellent conformation, good bone, floating paces, straight and correct. Fully vaccinated, wormed and feet trimmed regularly. Well handled, travels nicely in a trailer. Currently standing at 13.2hh but is still growing. Would suit confident child as a second pony or smaller adult. Kind knowledgeable home to fulfil his potential. £1,200 ono. Tel: 07872 833348 Oct11

Pony For Loan 13.2hh Dark Bay Gelding, young 22 years. Done all PC activities and camp. Safe and sensible, good to hunt, SJ and XC. Ideal 1st pony as great confidence giver. Does have cushings which is easily managed with medication. Totally sound but requires careful management so experienced home only. Restricted pasture and stabled at night. 100% clip, shoe, catch, in trailer and box. Tel: 07973 758573 Oct11

Handsome 13.2hh New Forest Gelding, Bay Roan, 5 Yrs A quiet, family pony who is looking for an experienced, loving home where he can continue to be schooled on. Over the last 18 months he has attended local shows, some PC rallies and PC camp. He loves hacking and is good in traffic, to clip, shoe, catch etc. £2,200. Tel: Lucy 07931 295067 No timewaster or dealers please. Oct11

Simba – Very Handsome 13.2hh, Gypsy Cob, Stallion, 3 Yrs  Produced some lovely foals this summer.  100% genuine, kind temperament.  Very easy to do.  Not heavy but lots of feather.  Covers in hand and running with mares.  Excellent showing potential.  Takes tack and lunges beautifully.  £2,000 ono.  Tel:  Sarah 07583 102056  Nov11

Traditional Gypsy Cob Gelding, 3 Yrs, 13.3hh  Very stocky, lots of feather.  Backed and ready to go.  100% in every way and totally bomb proof.  Fantastic pony ready to learn more.  Will make someone a brilliant first.  Good showing potential.  £1,500 ono.  Tel:  Sarah 07583 102056  Nov11

For Sale/Loan  13.2hh grey mare, 17 yrs.  Has done PC, hunts, loves XC, fab games pony.  Brilliant to clip, box, shoe.  Very special pony so good home more important than price.  May loan to right home.  £1,500 with wardrobe.  Tel:  Claire 0116 599989 / 07989 377957  Nov11

Full Up 14hh, 9 Yrs, Liver Chestnut, Welsh X, MW Pony Mare Forward going, fun 2nd pony type, has never bucked or reared, hacks out, traffic, load, farrier, catch. Jumps solid and SJ fences. Good in stable, with other horses, farm animals. Needs a little flat work Sweet pony with nice movement and clean legs. Suit confident child or would take a small adult. Lives in or out. Genuine reason for sale, 5* home only. £1,500 ovno. Tel: 07906 991627 (Leics) CC Oct11

 

Mallaen Arabella – 14hh, 9 Yrs Dapple Grey Welsh Part-bred Mare Fantastic all –round PC pony. Done PC camp, ODE, SJ and Dressage. Very pretty, very easy to do. Unshod, easy to catch and box etc. Lives in or out and loves attention. Jumping 90cm with ease. Fantastic 2nd pony. £2,250. Tel: 07854 323626 / 07772 980486 / 01536 373132 Oct11

Blue and White, Gypsy Vanner Mare Feathered legs, 8 yrs, ride and drive. Will part exchange for horsebox or other horse. Contact Steve 07881 872627 Sept-Oct11

Very Special 14hh, 18 Yrs, Chestnut Gelding 2nd/3rd pony, very forward going but safe. Done it and won it all. A real PC allrounder, now looking for less competitive home, more comfortable jumping 2’3” – 2’6” tracks but still pops the odd big one! Home more important than price. Tel: 07899 872144 Email: wendyamansell@hotmail.com Oct11

14.1hh, 10 Yrs, Reg Connemara Gelding. Fun, forward going, fabulous paces and excellent jump. Safe and sensible, ideal PC, hunt, SJ, ODE, bold XC. Total gentleman, good to box, shoe, clip, catch. No vices. Last time out RC won SJ and CT and won PC team SJ (double clear), Ind 5th. £4,000 ono. Tel: 07970 179052 CC Oct-Nov11

14.1hh, Show Jumping Pony, 10 Yrs, Grey, ISH Mare Competed at Stoneleigh Trailblazer Championship finals 2010 and was placed in every class, never touches a pole, has the ability to become affiliated. Micro chipped, good to shoe, box, clip, travels alone or in company. Hunted with the Cottesmore and in Ireland. 5* home required for this super pony, sadly outgrown. Tel: Jane 01572 822577 or Hollie 07915 040304 Email: holliecalver@hotmail.co.uk Oct11

14.1hh, Bay Gelding, 10 Yrs, Welsh X Ideal PC/RC pony. Would suit confident teenager/ small adult. Not novice ride. Has fantastic personality, good to shoe, clip, box etc. Will hack alone or in company. 5* home essential. £3,850 incl tack/rugs. Tel: Libby 01604 833483 Oct11

Stunning, Fully Registered Tobiano American Paint Mare, 4 Yrs, 14.1hh Excellent breeding. Make lovely broodmare. As yet unbacked. Good home top priority. £650. Tel: 07841 488025 Oct11

Lionswood Coloured Horses Quality coloured horses and ponies for sale. Traditional coloured stallion at stud. Tel: 07756 292318 or Martie on 01858 410473 / 07828 777570 CC Oct11

For Loan 14.2hh Welsh Section D Gelding, 11 yrs. Hacks out alone and in company, sensible ride, good in traffic, no vices. Horse to stay at present yard in Salcey Forest. Tel: Cheryl Lovell 07900 987081 Oct11

For Loan 14.3hh Cob Mare, 13 yrs. Hacks out alone and in company, loves sponsored rides, Le Trec and cross country. Horse to stay at present yard in Salcey Forest. Tel: Cheryl Lovell 07900 987081 Oct11

Irish Sport Horses for Sale For a selection of quality event types ranging from 15hh upwards see our website. www.medbournegrangeish.co.uk or contact Anne on 07921 560038 Aug-Jan12

Blue Blagdon Gelding Foal, to Make 15hh  Wormed, weaned and eating hard food.  Very straight and correct, compact and very showy, stand out from the crowd with this lovely boy, sort hard to find.  £1,300.  Tel:  01832 730847 or 07519 474343 Northants.  Nov11

15hh, 4 Yrs, Mare Dora has done PC camp and excelled in every way. Has been on hound exercise and cubbing this season with Quorn and Cottesmore. 100% to do, hacks out alone and in company. Good to shoe, box and clip. A very genuine, honest mare who deserves a great home. £3,750 ono. Tel: Becky 07742 728808 Oct11

 

Tri Coloured, 4 Yrs, ¾ American Paint ¼ Clydesdale Lolly is a very sweet natured mare, approx 15.1hh but very bum high at the minute. Well handled but not broken or had tack on. She is very inquisitive and eager to learn, therefore, would be a very easy project. Lack of times forces sale. £1,000 ono. Any questions call 07969 585839 Oct11

For Loan - 15.1hh Angelo-Arab Chestnut Mare, 19 Yrs. Comes with full tack and wardrobe. Very good to do in all ways, excellent on roads, for light schooling, hacking or companion. Tel: Jess 07779 801409 / Adam 07792 130935 Oct11

Stunning 15.1hh, Piebald Gelding,  6 Yrs  Has been ridden by 13 yr old in all disciplines.  Would excel at hunting, eventing and showing.  For sale through no fault of his own, we are unable to fulfil full potential due to lack of time and experience.  £5,500 ono inc made to measure saddle.  Tel:  07943 809103 / 01858 565446  Nov11

Sold 15.1hh, 16 Yrs, Bright Bay TB Fantastic little mare for sale through no fault of her own. Excellent to hack out alone or in company, over motorway bridges, through water, 100% in traffic. Good to work on flat, snaffle mouth, non-mareish and willing to please. Good to catch, box, shoe, clip etc. Will live in or out, currently out 24/7. Ideal safe hack. Not typical TB, easy to look after. Microchipped and vaccinated. Sad sale. 5* home essential. £1,000 ono. Tel: Alison 07866 772655 / 01858 880642 Oct11 Sold

A selection of foals available by Dejavue 15'2" pure bred Arab with Crabbet lines, he is very gentle and showing great dressage ability and a confident jump over coloured and xc. Kaylen - Grey and White Colt to make 15’2” Born 05\2011, mother (EpetaiZaraKeiko) is a Cob cross PBA. £495 Dibbles Drayco - Bay/Roan Colt to make 15’2” Born 06\2011, mother (Dibble) is a 15’2” traditional Gypsy Cob. £450 Arianes Foxy – Chestnut Filly to make 14’3 Born 06\2011 mother (Danndie) is a 14’2” WelshD Type. Dibbles Chapman - Steel Grey Gelding to make 15’2” plus, Born 05/10, mother (Dibble) is a 15’2” traditional Gypsy Cob. All foals are registered with the AHS microchipped and wormed. Call Sam on 07966452139 Oct11

Permanent Loan / View to Buy 15.2hh, 16 yrs, grey mare, TBx. Been in same home for 10 years. Lovely temperament, excellent companion. Lively but safe ride. Can jump well. Ideal for off-road hacking, as although not scared of traffic, tends to jog sideways. Tel: Sophie 07808 720333 Oct11

15.2hh, 16 Yrs, ISH Mare Kind and genuine, good conformation and has no lumps or bumps. Works well in school with 3 straight moving paces. Has evented, hunted and show jumped and has good enough paces to compete in pure dressage. Good to hack alone or in company, well behaved on roads and has seen most traffic/farm machinery. Not a novice ride so not first horse, will need experienced rider to achieve her full potential. £1,500 ovno. Tel: 07803744346 Oct11

Sold Stunning 15.2hh Grey Gelding, 10 Yrs Been in PC home past few years, fabulous out hunting, potential for dressage, 100% hack alone/company. Sound in every way, wonderful kind temperament. Not careful showjumping hence £3,700. Tel: 07899 872144 Email: wendyamansell@hotmail.com Oct11 Sold

15.2hh Coloured Criollo Gelding, 10 Yrs Up to weight, a typical, wonderful Criollo temperament. Great in traffic and so very easy to do. £6,500, tack available. Please ring for full details 07984 131470 Oct11

 

15.3hh Lily  Gorgeous 4 yr old Appaloosa classy Irish cob (not hairy) mare.  Amazing temperament.  Hunting with Quorn and Fernie, nice jump, manner to burn, a true gem.  A safe conveyance.  Good paces.  No vices.  Very easy to do, a pleasure to own.  £4,500.  Tel:  01664 454681 / 07739 385270 youtube http://youtu.be/drg3WExBOJQ  Nov11

An Irish Jumping Machine 15.3hh, 12 yrs, bay mare. Owned by same family for last 9 years. Maggie has evented all season at BE Novice and Open PC level (won at Ettington). XC and SJ specialist (won Weston Lawns, 1.15m). 3rd at the inaugural Cottesmore gate jumping competition (clearing 5ft). Fantastic hunter. Very brave, bold, kind and a lovely mover. Fit and ready for someone to have lots of fun and success. £12,000. Tel: 07875 090370 Oct11

Quality 15.3hh gelding for SALE or LOAN with view to Purchase 12 yrs, Dark Bay - Dressage Allrounder /Athletic Jump Hanoverian/Selle Francais by Pouchka III (Grade A SJ) Grandsire: Demonstrator Passport AES. Fully vaccinated. Low mileage, natural horsemanship & voice trained, complete gentleman with excellent ground manners, easy to shoe, catch, load & enjoys being groomed & fussed. Successfully competed unaffiliated dressage to novice. Hacks out alone or in company - Excellent in busy traffic. Great for schooling, rides a lovely dressage test and jumps brilliantly! Fantastic ride for competent rider - not a novice ride. Genuine reason for sale or loan, as lack of time with toddler and young horse to school. In work and ready to go, looking for loving knowledgeable home, £1,800 all rugs included, thank you. Please contact Ruth on 07973 662216 Oct11

Very Sad Sale Due to Lack of Time – 15.3hh, 6 yrs, Bright Bay TB Gelding Well bred out of Fleetwood (IRL). Professionally broken and schooled at the beginning of this year. Good to shoe, box etc. Loves to jump and enjoys new challenges. Needs someone with time and experience to bring out full potential. Wormed / vaccinated to date and has full passport - £2,500 ono. Contact Lydia 07809 434586 / 0116 2404109 Oct11

New Home Found For Long Term Loan / Possible View to Sell 15.3hh, 9 yrs, cob mare. Kind temperament, good to handle in and out of stable, sane and sensible. Done some RC activities and loves to hunt. She is an excellent hack, alone or in company, fantastic in traffic. Knowledgeable and loving 5* home only, can happily be kept at current private yard in Rutland nr Uppingham. Does have sweet itch which is easily controlled with rugs. Tel: 07876 593066 CC Oct11New Home Found

 

Talented and Genuine All-Round Prospect 16hh, 5 yrs, black gelding. Absolutely loving his work with a willing attitude. Has been lightly competed and placed. Three well balanced paces and a bold jumper. Snaffle mouth, 100% to handle including shoeing and loading. Will hack alone or in company, does not mind heavy traffic. £6,000 ono. Tel: 07973 540131 (Cambridgeshire). CC Oct11

Stunning 16.1hh Grey TB Gelding, 12 Yrs Lovely nature, good hunter and jumper. Moves beautifully, dressage potential. Quiet in traffic, hacks in company or alone. Easy in every way. Only to good home. £2,500 ono. Tel: 01604 647432 Oct11

16.1hh Home Bred Gelding  Son on Caverlier, 7 yrs old, super all rounder with potential to excel in any field.  Has hunted, SJ and XC.  Lovely character to have around.  Would suit male/female for hunting, eventing or any PC activity.  Real fun horse waiting for right home, fit and ready to go.  £6,500 ono.   Tel: Georgina 07519 868131  Nov11

Stunning Event Bred Foal By Primitive Proposal Lovely temperament and conformation. Born 11 May. For sale at weaning. £2,750. Tel: 01604 647432 Oct11

16.1hh (approx), 11 Yrs, Bay, TB Gelding by Nomadic Way. This nice natured, good looking horse has evented and run over hurdles unsuccessfully. He finds hunting too exciting but would do a passable dressage test having been well schooled in the past. Could team chase or point to point but has become nappy when presented at a show jump. Fit and sound. Needs a competent jockey. Quiet in traffic. Good to catch, shoe and box. OIRO £750. Tel: John Stephenson 01604 505588 Oct11

16.1hh Irish TB Gelding, 10 Yrs Complete jumping machine, excels at XC and team chasing. Loves to hunt, would make good whip in horse. Hunted with Fernie, needs constant work. Hacks in company and alone, although can be a little spookie. Very quirky, fun horse, not novice ride. Good to shoe, catch, load and clip. £900 ono. Tel: 07598 774555 Oct11

16.1hh ID/TB, 14 yrs Grey Gelding by Welton Crackerjack. Competed to Intermediate level BE (23 points), BSJA winnings. Done all PC activities, teams, camp etc. Hunted last season. Genuine, willing, kind horse with laid back temperament. Excellent box, shoe, clip, bombproof in traffic. Hacks out alone. Does crib. £2,500 (no offers). Tel: 01858 535433 Oct11

 

16.1hh, 8 Yrs, TB Gelding Currently competing at Intro/PN level. Promising dressage and really honest jumper. Great to do in all ways – hacks alone or in company and really good with traffic. Would make super amateur eventer/PC/RC all rounder. Very reluctant sale of this lovely horse. £6,500 ono. Tel: Kate 07747 763012 CC Oct11

Home Found For Loan Dougi is a 16.2hh, 14 yrs, gelding who is 100% bombproof in everyway. Snaffle mouth, novice ride. Loving, caring home essential for this lovely chap. Tel: 07742 728808 Oct11 Home Found

16.2hh, 9 Yrs, Grey ISH/TB Gelding by Abdullah (TB) Hunting Machine  Hunted for 5 seasons in Ireland, currently out with Quorn and Cottesmore.  Would be perfect Master, Thruster or hunt servant’s horse.  Good, bold, clean jump.  Snaffle mouth.  Good clip, box, shoe, traffic.  £6,500.  Tel:  07739 385270 / 01664 454681  Nov11

16.2hh Black Gelding, 11 Yrs  Excellent dressage, good jump, hacked out by nervous 16 year old girl.  Snaffle mouth.  Good to box, shoe, clip.  £1,500.  Tel:  01664 454696 / 555  Nov11

Quality Colt Foal, ¾ TB, ¼ ID  Bred to show or event.  Good bone,  Lovely mover,  to make 16.3hh.  High class middleweight.  £1,750.

Striking 2 yr old chestnut filly to make 16.1hh.  ¾ TB, ¼ ID.  Correct elegant mover, bred to event.  Very well handled.  £1,500. 

4 yr old bay gelding – 16.1hh  Good bone, lovely correct mover.  Broken at 3 yrs, quality horse to point to point or event.  £2,000. 

Please call 01832 280269 or 07979 805314 for further details or to view.  QP  Nov11

Very Well Mannered Hunter for Sale 16.2hh Bay TB gelding, 11 yrs. Hunted regularly with Cottesmore for past 2 seasons. Very well schooled. Goes first or last. Gentleman to do in and out of stable. Snaffle mouthed. Good to hack alone or in company, shoe, box, clip. £6,000 ono. In livery with Richard Walker. Tel: 01572 717365 / 07980 045970 Oct11

16.2hh, 7 Yrs, TB X Suffolk Punch Big, chunky, eye catching, look at me mare. Excellent to do in all ways, farrier, dentist, bathing, loading etc. Good to hack out in company or alone. Done local shows, been on hound exercise and hunting this year, very level headed at all times. 3 lovely, floaty paces for a big horse, started jumping and proving very brave over coloured and rustic fences. Lack of time forces sale, open to any inspection. £3,500 ono. Any questions call Kim 07969 585839 Oct11

16.2hh, Coloured Dutch Warmblood, 11 Yrs, Gelding Show jumps, active paces, nicely schooled on the flat, hacks alone or in company. Previously ridden by a novice male. A big quality horse who enjoys work. Beautifully marked so would show. Possibility of making a good hunter. £3,250 ono. Tel: 07780 693901 Oct11

16.3hh, 21 Yrs, TB, Chestnut Gelding Hunter Bred at Fermyn Woods Hall, Brigstock. Owned since 1990. Hunted regularly with the Quorn, Cottesmore and Woodland Pytchley. Being sold due to owner’s retirement. Hunter/show jumper with a big jump. Good to box, shoe, clip and handle in the stables. £2,000 ono. Tel: 01536 770585 QP Oct11

Handsome 17hh Bay Gelding 9 Yrs, ex point to pointer. Kind horse that would be an ideal project for someone to bring on. Has hunted. Brilliant hack and sale in the heaviest of traffic. Good to shoe, box, clip etc. Potential to excel in any discipline. Lack of time forces sale. £1,800 ono. For details contact Jack 07791 806726 Oct11

Smart Gentleman’s Hunter/Eventer 17.1hh chestnut gelding, 8 yrs. Jumping double clear at BE100 and has done Novice. Been out with Fernie a couple of times and was well behaved. Snaffle mouth and doesn’t pull. Good to box, shoe, clip etc. Hacks alone and in company, also ride and leads. A lovely laid back character only for sale as not quick enough XC for the higher levels of eventing. Fit and ready to go. £8,500. Tel: Martin Renfrey on 07889 510623 or email martinrenfrey@aol.com CC Oct11

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Horses Wanted

Wanted on Loan  Gelding, 15.2hh – 17hh, 16 years max.  Light hacking only for very experienced lady.  Must be 100% traffic and able to be hacked/left alone.  Fantastic, quiet, 5* family with 2 other geldings offered to the right horse.  Tel:  07592 378914  Nov11

Wanted on Loan - 11.2hh – 12.2hh Pony  Must be bombproof and good in open spaces.  Older ponies welcome.  Loving home with other pony.  Please call Kathryn on 01664 840887 / 07960 205538 or keshorrock@googlemail.com.  Nov11

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Saddlery & Clothing

18” Handmade GP/Jumping Saddle Made by master saddler with pigskin seat and in immaculate condition – perfect for anyone with long legs as made with extra length for a tall rider. Medium fit. £460 ono. Contact Zoe on 07860 494117 CC Oct11

Retirement from Hunting 1 ladies navy hunting coat (large) with Pytchley white collar and hunt buttons (removable) and yellow waistcoat. 1 ladies tweed hacking jacket (large). 1 medium/narrow Albion saddle and 1 medium/wide Albion saddle. Tel: Jenny 07931 703354 Oct11

Thorowgood Griffin Saddle  18” XXW cob.  Black synthetic, suede  seat, very comfortable.  Extremely good condition, as only used a few times from new.  Includes Thorowgood girth (58”), stirrups and thorowgood leathers.  £200 ono.  Tel:  Sharon 07732 466965  Nov11

Saddles for Sale Kieffer Garmisch, 17”, M, black, beautiful condition, adjustable Titro specialist, hardly used, no lumps or bumps in flocking. Prestige GP, 17”, M, black, hardly used, great condition, no lumps or bumps in flocking. No longer needed. £300 each. Tel: 07905 307611 Oct11

Saddles for Sale Albion K2 Dressage saddle, black, 17 ½ “, 315 m/w fit, only 4 months old, as new - £1,050. Equipe Expression jumping saddle, black, 17 ½ “, m/w fit, only 4 months old, as new - £1,200. Tel: 01858 434888 / 07733 424222 Oct11

Tack For Sale 15” Black Wintec pony saddle - £50. 16” leather saddle (brown) - £150. 17” brown leather saddle - £100. All med fit. Leather full size head collar - £15. Leather cob size bridle headpiece, never used - £20. All excellent condition. Tel: 07515 690004 Oct11

Tack Room Clearance – A bit of everything, ask for list. Tel: Mrs Hignett 01858 525230 Oct11

Tack Equissage back pad complete with two batteries, charger and carry case, excellent condition - £850. Black leather stud girth, 52”, hardly used - £65. Albion Legend dressage girth, black, 26”, hardly used - £50. Albion dressage square, white, full size, brand new, still in bag - £20. Comfort zone lapel rug, blue, large, never used - £30. Tel: 07733 424222 / 01858 434888 Oct11

Saddles English black/dark brown leather, 16 ½ “, med fit, GP, unknown maker. Very much loved, comfortable (for TB horse and rider) saddle. Slight damage to cantle (leaned against rough wall), hence £70 ono. 1 Wintec 17” wide. Very good condition, interchangeable gullets - £80 ono. 1 Wintec 17” med/wide, very good condition, interchangeable gullets - £80 ono. Tel Bet Hughes 07790 946136 Email: bet.Hughes@yahoo.com Oct11

Albion Electa, English GP Saddle Brown leather, 17 ½ “, med/wide, front point strap, spare knee panels for xc, good condition. Photo shows alternative knee rolls. Welcome to try/view. £350 ono. Tel: 07809 868987 Oct11

Tack Sale New Elevator style double bridle, very soft shaped headpiece, brow and noseband with extra flash noseband - £140. 2 sprenger snaffle 5 ¼ “bits - £40 each. 2 pr Wolseley resharpened clipper blades - £10 each. 1 unused pr Lister fine blades - £30. 3 sets unused Heinegar clipper blades - £30 each. 1 old English GP saddle - £20. 1 old Milner saddle - £50. Cliff Barnsby s/h jumping saddle, hardly used - £600. Stubben Seigfried 17” med/wide brown, hardly used - £450. Stubben Lorelei suede seat, medium, 17” brown - £350. Aluminium stirrup irons - £10. Tel: Sharron Hurst 0116 2812352 Oct11

Bargains Full length leather chaps 12/14 - £25. Long riding coat, medium - £18. Waterproof quilted riding trousers - £15. Caldene Show Jacket, size 40 - £20. Long leather riding boots, size 7 - £40. Wax Barbour hat - £8. 56” Wintec girth - £10. 54” leather girth - £10. 50” Cottage Craft girth - £5. Wintec front saddle raiser - £10. Fur girth sleeve - £1. Tel: Claire 01949 860985 Oct11

Havanna Brown 17.5” GP English Leather Saddle, Med/Narrow. £195 ono. Tel: 07739 205030 Oct11

Brand New Jeffries Event Saddle 17.5”, Narrow, Havanna Brown. £625 ono. Tel: 07739 205030 Oct11

Albion 5000 GP/Jump/Event Saddle 17” medium fitting, black, suede knee rolls. Very good condition. £300. 6’3” Masta blue striped polar fleece cooler, brand new - £25. Tel: 07776 243528 (Nr Rothwell). Oct11

Bespoke Saddles Christmas Offer  Now until Christmas, made to measure GP saddle + girth + leathers + microchip.  All this for an UNBEATABLE price of £795!  Tel:  Chris Allen 07711 115571  Nov-Dec  OG

Cliff Barnsby GP Saddle, Brown, 18”, Med Fit  Old but still a nice saddle and very comfortable.  £150.  Tel:  01858 434888 / 07733 424222  Nov11

Frank Baines Close Contact Jumping Saddle, 17” Medium This saddle has hardly been used as, soon after purchase, I gave up eventing. The saddle is lightweight and has long girth straps. It is not monoflap. It has 2 superficial scuff marks but otherwise is in excellent condition. £330 ono. Tel: Sarah 07967 009276 Oct11

 

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David Horton Dip WCF Registered Farrier Trained in South Leicestershire, I am experienced in shoeing and trimming a wide range of horses, ponies and donkeys. If you would like to contact me or make an appointment please telephone: 07841 343631 email: david-horton-farrier@hotmail.co.uk website: www.davidhortonfarrier.weebly.com Registered with FRC and a member of NAFB&AE CC Sept-Nov11

Freelance BHSAI Instructor  I have experience of teaching at all levels and disciplines and have taught beginners to advance riders for over 15 years.  I have a patient, calm and professional approach ensuring you get the very best from your horse/pony.  I am willing to travel within the Leicestershire/Warwickshire area.  If you have any questions or would like to discuss requirements/aims please tel:  Wez 07958 228367  email:  wesley09@btinternet.com  Nov-Dec11

Willowbrook Equine Ltd Farrier Services  Due to business expansion, Willowbrook Equine Ltd now has vacancies for new clients.  We offer all the advantages of a multi farrier practice with regards cover and punctuality, backed up by having 3 times World Champion Farrier, Darren Bazin A.W.C.F acting as consultant farrier and dealing with foot balance issues and remedial cases.  The practice caters for all types of horses and ponies and their individual hoof requirements.  Pre-bookable appointments and weekend visits available.  Large yards welcome.  Prices start from £66 (incl of VAT) for a full set.  For all enquiries please call 07850 214946  QP  Nov-Jan12

Professional Equine Grooming  Clipping, trimming, mane & tail pulling.  I have many years experience with a range of horses including young and nervous, and offer a friendly, professional service at very competitive rates.  Cordless clippers so mains power not necessary.  Tel:  Emma 07584 089399  Nov11

4 Quarters Equestrian Cover Providing a professional and friendly service making sure your animals are cared for in the manner to which they are accustomed. Single animals to whole yard cover. Tel: 07789 163270 / 01455 209053 CC Oct11

Would you like to: A) improve your confidence and riding ability? B) Not feel nervous and enjoy your horse to its full potential? C) Get your horse going forward and listening to you? Lessons given by a patient, kind and understanding instructor. Contact Karan (BHSPT) 07706 185529 Oct11

Equine Reiki Healing Natural hands on healing to aid your horse’s health and mental wellbeing. For more information please email amandajackson10@fsmail.net or tel 07801 589039 Oct-Dec11

Rugwash All horse clothing taken for cleaning, repairing and reproofing. Free collection and delivery available. Rugwash price list – Horse. Fleeces, woollens and day rugs - £5.75. Quilted /duvet stable rugs - £7.25. Turnout rugs - £8.75. Turnout rugs with necks - £9.75. Neck covers - £3.75. Reproofing £8.25. Boots etc (per pair) - £2.75. Numnah’s etc - £2.75. Repairs from £3.25. Rugwash price list – Dog. All varieties of dog bedding washed and dried. Prices vary according to size and material. Prices start at £3.25. Please tel Kim on 07932 747941 QP Oct11

Show Jump Training in Holcot Train with experienced show jumper competing up to Grand Prix level. One to one professional help from beginners to advanced. Home visits available. Competitive rates. Horses also taken for schooling/competition and sales. Call Michaela on 07837 310008 Sept-Nov11

Ruggles Rug Washing Loddington, Leicestershire. Horse rug washing, reproofing and repairs. Discount for 3+ items. Dog beds, travel boots etc also undertaken. Call to arrange drop off / collection. Tel: Diane 01572 717447 / 07920 855562 email: dianeleake@rugglesequestrian.co.uk Sept-Nov11

Communicating with Horses ……. Equals Improved Performance and Harmony If you would like a balance and control of emotions between horse and rider, and a greater riding harmony, where performance is raised; along with personal satisfaction, please give me a call to visit you and your horse for a unique one to one session. I use natural methods with no harsh intervention. My ability to communicate directly with horses and use EFT techniques helps the special bond between horse and rider become stronger, removing many behavioural problems, fears and anxieties for both. Please contact Alison Langrick 07531 583957 or email alisonlangrick@hotmail.co.uk CC Oct11

Freelance Groom Available For All Yard Duties, Exercising 15 yrs experience working with hunters, competition and livery horses. NVQ2 in horse care and management, also teaching experience, clipping, plaiting. Sole charge or part of a team, short or long term/holidays or sick cover. Own insurance and a BGA member. All requirements tailored for. References on request. Tel: 07935 138769 OG 11

Prestige Farriery Services Based in the heart of Leicestershire with over 20 years of experience working on show jumpers, polo ponies, hunters and horses/ponies for pleasure. Extremely patient, professional and friendly, providing a reliable service throughout Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire. Contact Damian Williams DWCF 07989 629123 Aug-Oct11

McTimoney Equine and Canine Practitioner - treatment for musculoskeletal problems helping to restore, maintain health, soundness and performance in addition to relieving muscular tension and associated discomfort. Registered practitioner with the MAA and BCMA. For further information contact Keighley Raftery BSc (Hons), Msc McTimoney Animal Manipulation on 07796808304 or keighleyraftery_88@hotmail.com Apr11-Mar12

Lessons Available Confidence giving lessons available by qualified instructor, at your yard or mine, understanding and patient help is assured from beginners to advance in all disciplines. Tel: Suki 01455 840626 / 07889 966399 Please see www.hobbyhorseequestrian.co.uk for more details. Oct-Dec11

Equine Sports Massage Therapist. Charlotte Ellis (ESMT DIP). Sport massage is manipulation of soft tissue (muscles) which can help to prevent injury, promote health and wellbeing, improves performance, improve circulation, moving nutrients around the body, relieves muscle soreness. Give it a go! Treat your horse and see the difference for yourself. Contact me on 07780 703 763 e-mail charlotte-ellis@live.co.uk website www.charlotte-ellis.co.uk Oct-Mar12

Wright Equestrian Construction All aspects of equestrian construction undertaken including all weather arenas, stables and walkers. Design and planning advice. Existing yards refurbished. Automated watering systems installed. Any general problems resolved. Total understanding of equestrian needs. Written quotations on request. Contact Richard Wright on 01858 464533 or 07711 740672. Email richardwright007@googlemail.com June-Nov11

Freelance BHS11 with over 15 Years Experience in backing/schooling/problem solving and producing young competition horses. Whatever your goals, hacking or competing affiliated, you will receive professional and patient help. Horses also taken for schooling. Call Matt on 07930 399637 or email mattpbryan@live.com Aug-Jan12

Adrian Ridley DWCF – Farrier Based in Market Harborough providing a professional and reliable service for the equestrian community, for both pleasure and performance horses and ponies. Tel: 07884 181774 Mar-Nov11

Equine Osteopathy is a natural way to improve your horse’s performance. I use gentle techniques to release restrictions in joints and soft tissues, improve circulation and ease painful muscle spasms. For further information please contact Cheryl Harris BSc (Hons), PG, Dip Equine Osteopathy on 01858 462 636 or 07712 048082 Sept-Feb12

J. E. Barrett, Equestrian leather goods hand made and repaired. Jim Barrett BSc, Kettering, Northamptonshire. 07966 448296 or 01536 510708 e-mail jim@equestrianandcanine.co.uk All types of bridles and accessories repaired and restored. Hand made bridles and accessories, Abbey English Riding bits, cartridge bags hand made, dog leads and collars hand made, bridle measuring service, other items repaired - hunting crops, leather bags, rug chaps, etc. Leather samples and portfolio of work available on request www.equestrianandcanine.co.uk CC OG

Equine Dental Technician. Louisa Fear EqDT. Tel: 07855 482 931 / 0116 598087. You have regular dental check ups and so should your horse. USA/UK trained. Routine and Advanced Dentistry, Prompt, Professional Service, Experienced with all types of horses, power and hand rasps, also miniature rasps for miniature ponies! Weekend appointments available, Competitive rates. Member of the Worldwide Association of Equine Dentistry (An organisation for Equine Dentists run by Equine Dentists). Visit my website at www.midlandsequinedentist.com Equine dentistry is fast becoming more advanced and specialised, it is a good idea to check if your dentist is listed with the BEVA or WWAED.OG cc

Jane Boulton Rug Repair & Cleaning Service. All type of horse rugs, boots, numnahs etc. Repaired and cleaned. Speedy professional service, special price for multi orders. Collection / delivery from home. Zips, rips and alterations to clothing and curtains. Also heavy duty mending. Rugs can be dropped off at Welland Valley Feeds and Jane will contact you once she has received your rug to arrange collection / delivery. Tel 01858 525509 / 07866 889280 QP OG

Zenith Equestrian Services include: Teaching all ages and abilities, novice and nervous. Breaking, re-schooling, breaking to harness, bomb-proofing, clipping and trimming. Holiday boarding or visits to your yard whilst you are away. Tel: Fiona on 07780 693901, email zenithequestrianuk@yahoo.co.uk or visit zenithequestrianuk.com Oct-Nov11

Mobile Clipping / Trimming / Mane and Tail Pulling / Plaiting I have years of experience and provide a prompt and reliable service. Available days / evenings and weekends. Tel: Naomi Lewis 07786 516226 Oct-Mar12

Equestrian Miscellaneous

For Sale 2 x stable doors, 1 x weaving grid, saddle and bridle racks, corner feed bowls and other bits and bobs. All second hand but good condition. Tel: Victoria 07714 019452 Oct11

Heiniger Handy Clipper Approx 10 years old but rarely used – no electricity. Clean and serviced. In original carry case with operating manual. Spare blades. £165 ovno or exchange for similar but cordless. Tel: 07985 661745 Oct-Nov11

Manege Hire Sick of those winter days when you can’t ride because of mud and wet weather? 25 x 45m all weather surface and full set of plastic showjumps for hire. Situated just outside Brigstock – between Corby, Oundle and Thrapston, easy access links to the A43, A14 and A45. Private and group lessons also available. Please contact Antonia or Sophie on 07854 323626 or 07772 980486 Oct11

Electric Fence Kit Includes electric fencer (6 months old – bought for £150), 33 horse polyposts, full roll of electric rope. £100. Tel: Jess 07779 801409 Adam 07792 130935 Oct11

5 Full Rubber Mats and 1 ¾ Sized Mat £90 the lot. Tel: Jess 07779 801409 Adam 07792 130935 Oct11

Three Counties Show Jumps Manufacturer of traditional wooden show jumps and supplier of modern day plastic. Tel: 07836 337007 / 07526 242718 The Arches, Winwick Warren Farm, West Haddon, Northampton NN6 7NS Email: threecountiesshowjumps@yahoo.co.uk www.threecountiesshowjumps.co.uk CC Aug-Oct11

Natural Structures – Specialist Oak Buildings. Garages, Stables, Barns, Garden Rooms, Orangeries, Home Offices, Conservatories, Houses. Design is crucial in everything we do be it structural calculations or aesthetic detailing you can rely on us giving you expert advice. Our projects have covered everything from complete house framing to simple outbuildings, from cladding floors, fixtures and fittings and porches, event simple replacement beams in listed buildings – nearly every one of our projects is unique. Oak is a natural material ever changing in texture and colour adding life and atmosphere wherever it’s used. Let us help you be convinced that an oak structure is the best investment you can make for both your home and your lifestyle. Simple call us or visit our website for further details. www.natural-structures.co.uk Tel: 07970 557 992 Fax: 01858 445401 HP OG

Pony Trap A smart dark green, black and yellow trap with navy blue seating, brass fittings. Made by Cooper and Son Royal Carriage Makers Windsor. Suitable for a 12hh to narrow 14hh pony. £800. Harness can be bought if required. Tel: 07970 016557 Oct11

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Liveries & Grazing & Land

Hillcote Farm, Saddington 1 stable is now available for DIY livery. Top quality facilities including manege and your own paddock. Good riding area. Tel: David Briggs 07967 390493 / 0116 2403030 Oct11

Full/Hunter/Schooling Livery  Available within hacking distance of the Fernie Kennels.  Grass livery also available.  For more information or to discuss your requirements, please call:  07800 654053  Nov11

4 Quarters Equestrian Livery – DIY/part/full, quiet yard, nr to UK Chasers. Tuition & Training – English and western disciplines, over 20 years competition and training experience. Nr Walcote. Tel: Alison James on 07789 163270 CC Oct11

Station House Yard, Medbourne is offering 5* DIY/part/full livery on purpose built friendly yard with flexible services tailored to suit you and your horse’s needs. Excellent facilities including outdoor manege, horse walker, horse wash area with hot and cold water. Tack room with tea and coffee making facilities, toilet, heated rug drying room, round circular gallop and excellent hacking on your door step. 24 hour on site supervision. Also in hand showing production available, prices from £30 per week. For further information tel: 07507 874372 / 07533 413575 to discuss your requirements. CC Oct11

Pine Tree Liveries, Goadby We currently have vacancies for DIY/Part/Full livery. Family friendly yard with flexible services – we can tailor livery package to suit. Support available for first horse/pony if required. Owners live on site for added security. Newly refurbished Loddon stables with automatic water and good lighting. Secure tack storage and individual rug storage. Parking for lorry/trailers. Guaranteed all year turn out in well managed paddocks. 20 x 40 floodlit manege with jumps available. Summer jumping paddock. Excellent hacking on the doorstep. Please ring for further details Georgina 07930 179431 or Graham 0116 2598257 CC Oct11

Livery Available at Mere Lane Equestrian Centre, Oadby DIY/full/part livery. Indoor school. Hacking directly into the countryside. Easy access as we are on the edge of Oadby, near to town and country. Tel: 07941 355217 Oct11

Land Wanted Family require land for equestrian use to either buy or to rent. Looking for plot between 1 and 5 acres within a 5 mile radius of Desborough. Every option would be considered. Please call Sandy on 07736 408521 Oct11

Stables/Grazing in Rothwell DIY, only £10 per week. Hay is available at a low price. Please call 07882 831581 Oct11

DIY Livery Available In Ashley 5 miles from Market Harborough in a quiet and secure location adjacent to owner’s house. 3 high quality stables with separate tack room, hay store, concrete yard, water, power, 1 ¼ acre adjacent field and another field available subject to negotiation. Tel: Bill 01858 565436 Oct11

Are you busy with work or school? Not looking forward to the dark winter months and increasing hay prices? We are a family run stables with vacancies for full livery. Large stables with excellent all year turnout. Daily horse care – feeding, mucking out, turning out, bringing in and grooming. Quality hay and straw bedding and basic hard feed.

Prices: Up to 12hh £40 per week

Up to 14.3hh £55 per week

Up to 15.3hh £65 per week

Up to 16.3hh £85 per week

Over 16.3hh £100 per week

Horses/ponies must have a passport and be vaccinated up to date. For more info please tel: 07827 292593 CC Oct11

New Stables (Brick Built) and Grazing Available for Rent Lighting, power, individual tack rooms and hay storage etc. Quiet location adjacent to farmhouse. Location – Wheatfield Lodge Farm, Harrington (between Rothwell and Kelmarsh). Tel: 07742 478911 Oct11

Billesdon Equestrian Full, competition, schooling and hunter livery. New American barn stabling. Monarch internal partitions with wall to wall rubber matting. Alarmed secure tack room. 2 wash down bays and feed room. Large floodlit ménage. Comprehensive selection of show jumps. 24 hour supervision. All year turnout. Beautiful off road hacking. Phone: 07986 124254 CC Oct11

Wanted Friendly and helpful yard required. DIY or assisted or flexible part livery space wanted for one gelding within 5 miles of Creaton. Tel: Donna 07732 690370 Oct-Nov11

DIY Livery (Grazing and Stable) Available for One Horse or Pony Private, quiet location sharing with owner’s horse only. Located in lovely countryside with miles of fantastic off road hacking close by. Situated between South Kilworth /Welford/Cold Ashby. Adults owners only please. Tel: 07889 146677 Oct11

5* Livery Welford Space available for full, part or assisted livery in small private yard. Superb purpose built stables with Equimat and shavings, individual all year turnout, manege, horse walker, solarium and hot washdown area, secure tack room and fantastic hacking on the doorstep. Whether you do the work or we help you, everything is here to ensure your horse is kept fit and happy. Your horse – our priority. Tel: 07734 927932 or 01858 575630 OG Oct11

1 x Assisted/DIY/Full Livery Space on Small Friendly Family Run Yard Between Kettering and Corby (5 mins Thrapston). American barn style stables, all weather floodlit manege, jump paddock, miles of off road hacking. Friendly experienced staff. Tel: 07595 347915 / 07935 138769 Oct11

6 Stables Plus Turnout to Let All stables have rubber matting and auto water feeders. Includes floodlit manege and horse walker. Miles of bridleway within 50 m. Temporary accommodation on site if required. Would suit small business venture or private horse owners. Located in South Leicestershire Peatling Magna area. Tel: 07976 401629 Oct-Nov11

C & C Equestrian, Tilton on the Hill We offer first class care for horses and ponies. Friendly yard, floodlit manege, 24 hour supervision, secure tackroom, all year turnout. Miles and miles of wonderful hacking on beautiful quiet lanes and bridle paths. All livery is inclusive of our home grown haylage, straw bedding, mucking out, turnout and bring in. From £40 per week. Tel: 0116 2597402 / 07913 744263 Oct-Sept12

Part Livery Available on Small, Friendly Yard in Gilmorton Large outdoor manege, excellent facilities and lovely hacking. To discuss your requirements, call anytime on 07977 444484 Oct-Nov11

Farmhouse – Leics/Northants Border Rural setting, outstanding views. 4 bedrooms/en suite, family bathroom, sitting room, snug, conservatory, farmhouse kitchen/dining room, wc, double garage. Outside – 2 stables, tack room, indoor endless pool (potential to rent out and earn an income). £550,000 ono. 14 acres available under separate negotiation with Dutch barn 100 m from house. Tel: 01536 764727 / 07825 649623 CC Oct11

Stables/Grazing Small, private yard in scenic location with well-managed grazing and great bridleways on doorstep. Located on quiet road between Naseby and Welford. Hardstanding for trailer and individual turnout available. Owner on site. Tel: 01858 575394 or 07950 028076 Oct11

Hallaton – Vacancies for 3 Horses Loddon style stable with rubber matting within modern barn. Mains electricity and water on site. Good proximity to bridleways in super countryside. Kitchen, feed room, secure tack room. Ample all year grazing. Hay, haylage and straw can be supplied. Tel: 07804 322090 Sept-Oct11

4 Stables to Rent With 6 Acre Paddock As a whole or individual, £20 week each horse on DIY. Use of sand school, feed room, electric and running water on site. Horses must have passports and vaccinated up to date. Full/part livery available on request. (Lubenham village). Tel: 01858 432872 Sept-Oct11

Stables/Grazing Large stables with good quality rubber matting, lighting/power point and grazing available between Mowsley and Saddington. Quiet, private and situated adjacent to the house for your security and peace of mind. Bridleways are only yards away taking you into picturesque, horse friendly countryside. We offer DIY, part and full livery either short term, ie holiday/weekend cover or on a more permanent basis at very competitive rates. For more info/arrange a visit call Wendy on 07971 304536 Oct11

5 Acre Field to Rent in Loddington, Leics 2 stables available for DIY livery if grazing horses. Fabulous hacking in the Launde Abbey/Cottesmore Hunt countryside. Tel: Frances 01572 717636 Oct11

Stables Available 5 miles from Market Harborough, 5 miles from Desborough. There are two sizes of stable available, floodlit manege, private bridle path to the Brampton Valley Way connecting to public bridle paths, established grazing, hay and straw included, all on working farm. Tel James: 07939 514787 Aug-Nov11

The Meadows Livery and Competition Yard. All types of livery catered for including schooling, breaking and holiday livery. Ideal for short term livery for extra training or starting your youngster correctly, or 5 star care while you are away. Also available Part to full, competition livery with individual needs catered for. Fantastic facilities including INDOOR SCHOOL with new surface and training mirrors, large newly resurfaced outdoor arena, horse walker, 24 hour care, professional qualified staff, use of grass gallop, well maintained turnout. Regular Clinics and teaching available showjump course for hire every FRIDAY. We are a professional but friendly yard. For more details call ROSIE SKINNER (BHSAI, INTSM, ADV Eventer). Pictured Belmont Virlandie produced by Rosie from unbroken to intermediate, sold to Oliver Townend. 0797 362 9330 HP Apr-Jan12 OG

Full & Part Livery at Elmesthorpe 5* approved livery, qualified staff, excellent facilities, all year turnout, off road hacking, all weather manege, competitive rates. Tel: Suki 01455 840626 / 07889 966399 Please see www.hobbyhorseequestrian.co.uk for more details. Oct-Dec11

Beaufield Lodge Stables, Smeeton Road, Kibworth, LE8 0LG. Full, part, DIY liveries available, speciality Hunter Liveries done to a high standard. Ideally located in the middle of the Fernie Country. Floodlit all weather manege. Short term and holiday liveries for your peace of mind. Quality stabling, excellent turnout and grassland management. Quiet hacking and easy access to bridleway network. Qualified and professional help available. Competitive rates. For more details ring Hannah Smith on 0116 279 1061 or mobile 07860 689 928 Aug - July12

Darwen Livery Yard, Rothwell. Friendly DIY and Part Livery yard set in lovely countryside with miles of off road hacking. Quality stabling, large floodlit manege, secure tack room and feed room, hay and haylage on site, straw included. For DIY peace of mind we do holiday cover and extras etc. Viewing welcome by appointment, please contact Kayleigh 07801 943709 or 01536 710 442 Nov-Oct11

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Pet

Dogs & Puppies Cats & Kittens Small Animals Pet Services Pet Miscellaneous

Dogs & Puppies & Stud Dogs

Black Labrador Puppies  Working parents so ideal family pets/working dogs.  KC registered with free insurance.  Bitches - £500, dogs - £450.  Ready from 10 Oct.  Tel:  Pam 07974 613067  Nov11

Sprollie Puppies  Springer spaniel x collie puppies for sale.  4 dogs, 3 bitches.  Black & white, liver and white.  Farm reared.  Tel:  07726 317832 / 0116 2774708 / 07855 014562  Nov11

Highbarr Labradors Est 1973  Are pleased to announce another litter of top quality black puppies available at the end of September.  Dogs and bitches available.  Ideal for work or as wonderful pets.  Email jane.jones3@btinternet.com or tel:  07771 766433  Nov11

Border Collie Puppies  4 black/white dogs, 1 blue merle dog.  Long haired, lovely temperament.  Both parents are working dogs.  Ready around 13 October.  £170.  Tel:  01536 771779 / 07770 650419 (Rob Bradshaw).  Nov11

West Highland White Terrier Stud Dog Available  Superb pedigree, temperament and health.  Tel:  Jane 01604 505048 www.woofstockkennels.co.uk   Nov11

‘Bess’ Patterdale, 4 Yrs,  Needs New Permanent Home  Good with other dogs but can be a little dominant , no furries.  Nice little girl, currently in foster home in Doncaster area.  If you are interested please call Robert 07734 324942  Nov11

Jack Russell Puppies  Both parents exceptional temperaments.   Short Queen Anne legs, smooth coats.  Ready end October.  Wormed and 1st vaccination.  Seen with dam.  4 dogs - £200 each, bitches - £250.  Tel:  01858 525476  Nov11

4 Beautiful Cocker Spaniel Puppies All boys, 2 black and 2 golden. KC registered. Lovely, strong pups. Ready 21st October. Wormed, flead, come with 4 weeks insurance, small bag of puppy food and puppy pack. £100 deposit secures. £450 each. Tel: 0116 2598113 or 07921 960036 (answer phone on both) Oct11

Good Home Wanted for 6 month old female Jack Russell. Lovely temperament but having jealousy issues with older Jack Russell. Tel: Lucy 01536 770794 Oct11

Great Dane Puppies Girls and boys, microchipped, vet checked, 1st vac. Merle, harlequin and black. 4 weeks insurance and puppy pack. £550. Tel: 07427 850861 Oct11

Bichon Frise X Toy Poodle Puppies 1 dog, 1 bitch available to loving homes, 9 weeks, white/apricot, wormed, frontlined and parvo vaccinated. £275 each. Tel: 07851 152806 Oct11

Sold Springer Spaniel Bitch Dotty, black and white, 3 yrs, been spayed, looking for lovely family home due to owner’s poor health. £200 ono. Tel: 01858 432553 / 07850 942094 Oct11 Sold

Chihuahua – Jack Russell Cross Dogs and bitches available. Deflead and wormed. Available soon. £200 each. Tel: 07766 217767 / 07879 277781 Oct11

Black Labrador Puppies 2 girls born 3rd June. KC registered, excellent pedigree. Wormed and vaccinated. Raised at home with other pets and children. Parents Willow and Bob. All with lovely temperaments. £350. Tel: 07915 614856 Oct11

Border Collies Strong, black and white dog pups, farm reared from good working parents. Kind natured. 12 weeks. £150. Tel: 0116 2792031 Oct11

6 Beautiful Chocolate Labrador Puppies Excellent pedigree, hip, elbow and eye scored, fully vaccinated . KC registered and farm reared. Born 6th August, ready 1st October. Tel: 0116 2597381 / 07740 083327 CC Oct11

Border Terrier Puppies – 4 Dogs Ready end of September. Excellent pedigree. KC registered. Tel: 01604 696266 Oct11

Black Labrador Puppies Ready on 17th September. Well socialised, handled by children and adults. Both parents from working stock with FTCH in both lines. By Blackharn stud, out of Illustrious Isabella. For viewing and more information please contact 07710 745611 or 01536 770494 Oct11

Border Terrier Good home wanted for 3 yrs, neutered male border terrier. Owners relocating abroad. Used to long walks. Not good with cats. Loves to play. Very good with older children – tolerates babies and toddlers. Tel: 0116 2796014 Oct11

Jack Russell Terrier Pups Red & white and black & white. Ready to go. £220 each. Tel: 07999 115430 Oct11

Springer Spaniel Pups Liver and white, 2 dogs left. Good working strain, KC registered. Docked and microchipped. £350. Tel: 07971 327 534 Oct11

Border Collie Puppies Top drawer, picture book border collie pups. Two puppies left, both tri coloured, mum and dad can be seen. Make great family pets or good workers. £300 each. Tel: Terrie 07756 292318 / 01858 410473 CC Oct11

Black Labrador Puppies – Dogs Only KC registered with excellent pedigree. Both parents are fully trained working gundogs and also loving family pets. Good hip and eye scores. Ready from mid September. £450. Tel: Jo 07973 624154 Oct11

Exceptional Home Sought for Two Spayed Cocker Spaniel Bitches One blue roan, 7 years and one golden, 9 years. We are currently fostering them and are looking for a forever home for these lovely girls. Would ideally suit retired couple who can provide them with lots of love and company. For more information, please call Maryse on 07704 575853 / 01858 881254 Oct11

Parson Jack Russell Puppy, Male, 8 Weeks Smooth haired. Available now. Both parents FoxWarren. £350. Tel: Hamish 07710 410674 CC Oct11

Jack Russell Puppies 8 weeks old. Brown and white, boys and girls, wormed and flead. Home reared, lovable and cute. Great family pet. Tel: 07919 150355 / 07785 338783 / 01536 764645 Oct11

Brixworth Dog Rescue Centre, Creaton Road, Brixworth, Northants - Tel: 01604 880003

Daisy Daisy is a 3 year old terrier cross who came to us from the stray pound. She is a friendly, energetic girl who enjoys long walks. Daisy is an affectionate, busy girl who will need a home with adult company most of the time and prefer to be the only pet. New Home Found

Bumble Bumble is a 6 to 8 month old Jack Russell who came to us as a stray. She lacks social skills and basic training but is young enough to learn and start life again. Bumble is friendly but needs lots of training. We will be looking for an active home where she will have full time company, where her new family will give her the exercise, stimulation and training she needs. We will not at this stage rehome her with children or other pets New Home Found

 

Border Terrier Stud Dog Available to Approved Bitches George is a stunning example of the Border terrier; he has done extremely well in the show ring at open/championship and at hunt/working terrier shows. George has a fantastic deep red grizzle harsh coat and thick pelt, tails set correct. Keen expressions with strong otter head and have a perfect bite with large teeth and great conformation and movement. George has a great temperament with people, kids and other dogs which should pass onto his offspring. For further information or advice please call: Spratton, Northants 07821 073465 May-Apr12

Mistigri Gundogs - Dogs at Stud. Black, Yellow and Chocolate Labradors all producing excellent quality puppies. All our dogs have a current eye certificate and are hip scored. Field Trial/Working Lines. For more information contact Gaynor on 0116 259 2937/ 07984 616638 or email: gaynorgent@02.co.uk or see our website at www.mistigrigundogs.co.uk Dec-Nov11

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Cats & Kittens

Kittens for Sale  Very friendly.  1 grey, 2 tortoiseshell,  2 dark cream, 2 black & white.  £15 each.  Tel:  01858 525301 Rosemarie Gowling, Spinney Farm, Great Oxendon, Market Harborough.  Nov11

4 Kittens  Born 20/9.  Black or black and white.  Ready to go early November.  Free to good homes.  Tel:  07977 581604  Nov11

Farm Kittens Ready now. Tel: 0116 2402217 Oct11

Kittens 2 tabby, 1 grey and white, 1 black and white. Litter trained, used to children. Ready end September. £15 each. Tel: 07904 376106 Great Bowden. Oct11

Kittens – Free to Good Home Have been living out but are house trained. Ready to go now. Tel: Jenny 01536 723465 / 07977 581604 Oct11

Farm Kittens Need a home. Tel: 07724 390708 Oct11

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Small Animals, Birds and Fish

Honeybunnies Rabbit and Guinea Pig Rescue are desperately seeking good homes for their rescued animals. Over 35,000 rabbits a year end up in UK rescues and that’s just the official figure…. Thousands of rabbits and piggies will be put to sleep, dumped or abandoned without our help. By giving a home to a rescue animal you will be giving them a second chance of life. We have all shapes, sizes, ages and personalities and as a responsible rescue adhering to RSPCA and RWA guidelines, we neuter, vaccinate and health check ALL rabbits prior to re-homing. A service not offered by pet shops or breeders. If you can give a bunny or piggie a forever home please telephone 0116 2869887 or email honeybunniesr@aol.com OG

Hand Reared Silly Tame Maximilian Pionus Parrots Fantastic pets for all. Ready end October. Tel: Mark for further info 07952 265959 Oct11

1 Rabbit/ 2 Guinea Pig Hutch for Sale Two storey, on legs, 4 ft wide, good condition. £30. Tel: Claire 07912 554894 Oct11

Beautiful Baby Bunnies Various colours - £10. Pekin and Pekin cross chicks, various colours and ages - £10. Tel: 07402 415433 email e.leach@hotmail.co.uk Oct11

Rabbit Babies Beautiful black and white Dutch rabbits. Ready end of September. £10. Tel: 07904 376106 Great Bowden Oct11

Guinea Pig Babies for Sale White or black & tan, 8 weeks old, short haired. £10 each. Tel: 01858 535250 / 07752 141878 / 07831 816640 Oct11

Beech Tree Bunnies, Rabbit and Guinea Pig Rescue Centre. We will always have lots of rabbits and guinea pigs available for rehoming. Babies and adults. For more details ring Lynn on 0116 279 6640 (Kibworth). May-Oct11

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Pet Services

New Beginnings Dog Training Club Arthingworth village hall, Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Puppy class 7 – 7.45 pm. Adult class 8 – 9pm. All dogs welcome. We do cater for disabled dogs. www.nbdogtraining.wetpaint.com or Tel 01604 686354 Aug-Jan12

Leann’s Dog Grooming  Leann Howell, Dog Stylist.  Tel:  07850 271131  Email:  leannhow101@hotmail.co.uk.  Wooden House Kennels, Braybrook, Leics  LE16 8LH  CC  Nov11

Woofstock Kennels  Quality boarding, heated kennels, not overlooked.  Exercise paddock, plus one acre wood.  Tel:  Jane 01604 505048  www.woofstockkennels.co.uk  Nov11

Ultimutt Dog Services Dog training classes, teaching obedience and well as incorporating fun activities such as Rally O and trick training. Great Oxendon Village Hall, Saturday mornings. Tel: 07903 440487 email: annaderrig@tiscali.co.uk Oct11

Meandering Mammals – Pet Care Service Pets are happiest in their own environment. Dog walking, cat feeding, horse exercise and care, small animal care. Tel: 07516 098284 Email: mymrdarcy@hotmail.co.uk Oct-Nov11

Calm Canines Rally ‘O’ – puppy development, adolescent one to one and behavioural change. Socialise and gently introduce training using positive methods in a relaxed atmosphere full of fun. Tel: 01780 444354 / 07981 807430 cstephens01@btinternet.com www.calmcanines.co.uk Caroline Stephens Dip.Can.Psy Nov-Jan12

Dog Training Obedience Classes A training schedule based on a structured programme of commands, techniques and actions which will help the handler to control their dog at all times and build the handler / dog relationship in an enjoyable and friendly atmosphere. Individual training also available on request. (References available). Telephone Carl 07798 563693 Oct-Dec11

Canine Health 101 for holistic advice on:- Nutrition, Communication, Behaviour & Natural Remedies. Call Hope Turner to book a consultation 07513 396837 http://CanineHealth101.Web.Officelive.com May-Oct11

Small Pet Boarding Services. Rabbits, guinea pigs etc. Clean and caring, spacious hutches. For more details call Lynn on 0116 279 6640 (Kibworth). Sorry, no dogs or cats. May-Oct11

Swaggers Dog Grooming Andy and Val Ledger, 84 Kettering Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 8AW. Tel: 01858 434348. Established 1995. Collection and delivery service available. CC Aug-Oct11

Paws 4 Walking Call Myles or Polly on 01858 419851 or 07885 155900. E.mail: myles@paws4walking.co.uk or take a look at our website: www.paws4walking.co.uk Dog walking, home pet sitting, house sitting, pet taxi, small pet boarding for rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters etc. CC OG

Cherry Hogg’s Dog Grooming 57 Northampton Road, Market Harborough, Leics, LE16 9HD Tel: 01858 466997 December Special - Just a Wash & Dry service - prices starting from £7.50 for small dogs. CC OG

Scats Cattery – Stonton Wyville Luxury FAB listed cattery. Tel: 01858 545422 Email: scats@stontonwyville.co.uk All enquiries welcome. CC OG

House Watch Your home properly monitored whilst you are away. Small pets looked after, grass cut, twice daily visits (am and pm). References available. Tel: 01858 431014 / 07835 311202 OG

Dog Boarding Kennels. Harborough Kennels: family run business on farm. Open all year round. Dogs walked twice per day. Tel: 01858 432 553. WVF Ref:June-May12

Holiday Paws. Walking, Boarding, Visiting, Day-Care. Your dogs may stay in our home whilst you are away. Can visit once or twice daily, feed cats, rabbits, guineas, any small animal and change litter trays etc. I have lots of experience and love animals. Fully insured and police checked. References available. Contact: Kathy on 01858 461 250 or 0771 262 1345. Email: holidaypaws@yahoo.co.uk OG CC

Experienced Housesitter Don’t up root horses, cats, dogs, small animals and granny. I will look after them in their own home. Drop you off and pick you up at local airports, I have a clean licence so your time away is hassle free. I can also take your animals to the vets if you are working. Excellent references available. For more information call Anne on 07912 941958 or 0116 2596443 Nov-Oct11

Professional Petsitter. Dedicated, reliable, and professional lady to look after your home and pets..as if they were my own..A life times experience with horses, .loves ALL animals especially dogs and cats. Wonderful references, competitive rates. Please call Diana for further information and to discuss individual attention to suit your pets needs. Available at short notice. Tel 01536 770128 mob 07751 364777 OG

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Pet Miscellaneous

Sectional Dog Kennel In good condition. Light, cool, washable, easy assemble – on rollers for easy movement, windows each side that open. H 2ft 7in x W 2ft 6in x 3ft. When new £120 - £50 ono. Tel: 07799 800532 Oct11

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Agricultural

Dexter Cattle  5 pedigree registered Dexter cows – 3 cows with calves at foot (2 steer calves/1 heifer calf).  To go together to good home.  £1,200 ono the lot.  Genuine sale.  Tel:  07714 146923  Nov11

AE & BA Randoll & Son  Digger hire.  360 tracked and JCB.  Also muck spreading, bale wrapping, grass harrowing, rolling, topping, forestry work, hedge trimming.  We can also supply woodchip suitable for arenas, jumps and tracks.  www.randoll.co.uk  Tel:  07710 113359 or 01858 545202  Nov-Oct12

14 Very Pretty Black Jacob X Texel Ewe Lambs  Ideal for small holding or horse paddocks.  For further details and viewing please call 01604 686216 or 07763 770168  Nov11

Charolais Shearling Ram, Jacob Shearling Ram Tel: 01858 433834 Oct11

Shooting Required by two experienced shooters (ex keeper and helper), fully licensed and insured. All vermin/deer etc, whatever your needs can be sorted quickly, easily and quietly as all firearms are silenced. Tel: 07807 063763 / 07703 740281 Sept-Oct11

Charolais Shearling Rams Fit and ready for work. Buy now from the field, pick early, we can keep until Autumn. Also available ram lambs and some good females. Tel: 07778 253665 / 07798 653185 Sept-Oct11

Charolais X Beltex Shearling Rams Well grown. Can be bought now and collected later. Also available, 5 outstanding Charolais X Beltex shearling ewes, ready to tup. Tel: 07778 253665 / 07798 653185 Sept-Oct11

Phillips Pest & Wildlife Management I offer various control and preventative measures for most pests and insects. National Pest Technician trained. NVQ 2 Game and wildlife management. Fully insured. For a full list of services or any enquiries, please ring Sam Phillips on 07872 188697 or email: samphillips218@gmail.com CC Oct-Nov11

Free, Discrete Small Vermin Control in Leicestershire and Northamptonshire BASC insured. Please telephone Chris 07990 537363 Aug-Oct11

Pristine Paddocks Your local professional paddock maintenance service. Harrowing, topping, rolling, spraying, fertilizing, soil testing. Also available: man and trailer for hire, gardening services. Fully qualified (ND.Ag, NC.Ag, PA certs) and insured. Contact Matt on 07840 561058 or 01604 409904 OG CC

Hassett Fencing Limited. Creosote treated timber for stock and equestrian fencing giving a 30 year life! We supply a wide range of genuine coal tar Creosote pressure-treated stakes, strainers, gate posts and post and rail fencing materials. All our timber is redwood which is dried and then pressure-treated to conform to a BS 8417 Table 5 and BS 144 (treated Recommendations for Creosote) giving a minimum service life of 30 years in ground contact. Benefits of using Creosote products from Hassett Fencing are: Long life reduces labour costs and fence replacement, extra durability means increased livestock security, delivery or collection to suit the customer, free knowledgeable advice from experts with years of experience. Old Quarry Field, Harborough Road, Pitsford, Northampton. NN6 9RU. Phone 01604 820902. Fax: 01604 820899 e-mail hassettfencing@btconnect.com FP OG

J W Wilkins. Hedge trimming, muck heap removal, muck trailers for hire, muck spreading, flail mowing, heavy flat rolling, chain harrowing, fencing, digger work and tractor and driver hire. Contact Jack for more information on mobile: 07889 194 331 or home 01858 535 296. Nov-Oct12

General Agricultural Contractor Specialising in heavy flat rolling, topping and mowing. No job too small. Tony Burton c/o 2 Laughton Road, Lubenham, Market Harborough, Leics LE16 9TE Tel: 01858 465061 / 07973 636527 Sept-Dec11

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Vehicles & Trailers

Ifor Williams 510 R Classic – Black   Original paperwork & handbook, two sets of keys.  Regularly serviced.  Aluminium floor with rubber matting.  Security marked and data tagged.  Extra – Hitch up mirror.  Additional full width breast bar – unused.  2 loading stabilisers.  First to see will buy.   £3,650.  Tel:  07796 808304 Northants  CC  Nov11

Mechanic Est 35 Years  MOTs/service etc on cars, horse lorries and trailers.  Available weekends.  Tel:  Paul 01604 505043 / 01604 505967  Nov11

Isuzu Bighorn  3.1D Auto 69,500 miles.  MOT til 2/5/12, tax til 31/1/12.  Great family/tow vehicle.  £2,700 ono.  For more details call 0116 2598359 please leave message.  Nov11

Blue H505 Ifor Williams Trailer  Complete with split partitions, straight bar and rear chain, spare wheel and fitted external tie.  Very good condition.  £1,900 ono.  Tel:  07879 496113  Nov11

Leyland Daf 45- 130 Turbo Horsebox M Reg Non HGV 7.5 Ton, 3 horse, tilt cab, new MOT, Isolator. Used regularly, very reliable, well maintained, fitted day living with table/seating/grill/hob/sink and large tack cupboard. External storage lockers. Owned for 6 years. £9,750. Tel: 07754 886788 Oct11

Sold Ifor Williams Double 506 Blue with security clamp. Two years old. Travelled less than 500 miles. Still looks and smells brand new. £2,950. Tel: 01858 880342 Oct11 Sold

Sold VW LT 35 1996 2 Horse Box Peper Harow conversion, 2 horse, forward facing, side loader. Easy ladies box, can be driven on standard licence by young person. Luton storage with lighting and tack rack. Power steering, tidy but not immaculate. Good runner, has just been MOT’d, new fuel filter, starter motor and battery, so ready to go. Genuine reason for sale for this ideal ladies box. Tel: Melissa 07912 435324 (located nr Northampton) CC Oct11 Sold

Tractor Topper Westmac Perfect 275 OX8378. Tel: 01858 433834 Oct-Nov11

Ford Ranger 4 x 4 White, 2003, diesel, taxed, MOT Feb 2012, 4 seater, air con, full roll bars, spot lights, cd player. £2,500. Tel: 07866 426027 Oct11

Black Richardson Supreme Rosette Lightweight, only 820 kgs unladen, double front and rear unload trailer, newly serviced with new brakes, full rubber matting with centre pole, swinging partitions and keys for lockable hitch. £1,500 no offers please. Tel: 01509 880053 Oct11

Super Little Pony Lorry Currently transports 2 x 13.2hh. 3.5t 1980 mk11 Ford Transit, petrol, aluminium pony box. Light, easy, parks on road. Relatively recently converted so quite new white padded partitions, rubber flooring, compact plus immobiliser, interior/loading lighting, loading gates etc. Reasonable size tack area/large over cab space for storage/sleeping. Easy to load/close; winch to further aid raising the ramp. Flew through MOT, currently taxed. It has never let us down. Only selling as we now need a bigger box. Only £2,250 ono. Tel: Gaye Henry 07984 400585 gayehood@yahoo.com Oct11

Y Reg, Ford Cargo Iveco With Tristar alloy body built 2008. Stalled for 4/5 small horses plus front tack compartment. Full year’s MOT and tax. Used very little, vgc. £14,750 ovno. Tel: 07880 715574 or 07900 602850 CC Oct11

 

Horse Trailer – Completely Rebuilt Not sure of the make but the approximate year of manufacture is 2000. Will take 2 x 16hh horses, comes complete with winter all over cover, along with towing hitch lock and wheel clamp. Spent over £2,300 on this restoration. Sensible offers only. For further details tel: 07795 160105 / 07974 753 356 CC Oct11

 

Sinclair Trailer Good condition, ideal first trailer, tows well, light weight. Aluminium floor covered with rubber. Front/rear unload. Tyres, jockey wheel good condition. £800 ono. Tel: 07599 165006 or email dawnprime@live.co.uk Oct11

CTS Horsebox and trailer repairs, ramps/partitions etc, servicing/MOTs, agricultural and horticultural repairs, caravans/motorhomes, cars, vans, commercials, welding, vintage equipment and one offs. Please call for further information on 01858 575 728 or 0770 3201 277 www.ctsgarageservices.co.uk CC OG

Barwell Trailer Hire A wide variety of trailers for hire 24/7. Car transporters, general purpose, plant, box, camping, flat bed, tipping, horse and bike trailers. HB505 and HB510 Classic now available. We also offer a collection and delivery service. Up to 20% discount after 3 hires on day rates. 10% week. www.barwelltrailerhire.co.uk Telephone Carl on 07860 865420 CC OG

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Situations Vacant/Wanted

Experienced, Conscientious, Reliable and Trustworthy Groom (BHSPT) Available for Freelance Work Available Monday to Saturdays, fill in on groom’s day off or holidays, flexible hours, yard work and exercising. Good references from top yards. Contact Karan (BHSPT) 07706 185529 Oct11

The Horse’s Voice Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre Self employed groom/carer required for yard duties, mucking out, grooming etc. Three mornings per week, Monday, Friday and Sunday, 8 – 11am. Must have experience with horses and be a good time-keeper, self motivated and be able to work in a team. Tel: Pat 01858 880803 (answer phone) Oct11

Wanted Experienced riders to help exercise quiet, grass kept 16.3hh horses in exchange for general stable help. Could suit someone retired, maybe 2 friends. Pitsford. Tel: 01604 880230 Oct11

Do You Need a Cleaner? Very reliable, hardworking and trustworthy lady available for cleaning jobs. I provide an excellent service where care and attention is paid to detail at all times. Reasonable rates. References available. Also dog walking, stable yard duties. Tel: 07860 300669 Oct11

Employment Wanted Female looking for work, animal care qualification completed and some experience working with horses at local riding school. Have been volunteering at a animal rescue centre for past year. Reliable and trustworthy. Tel: Hayley 07803 068958 Oct11

Full or Part Time Work Required Anything considered, experienced stable-hand, can clip, plait, turn out to high standard, drive lorries. Refs available. Can start immediately. Fit and healthy. South Leicestershire area preferred. Tel: 07890 430541 (Carol) Oct11

Experienced Part-time Groom To work in hunting yard from approx 1pm onwards daily to include Saturdays. Approx 20 – 25 hours per week. Must be able to clip, turn out to a high standard and drive a non-HGV lorry. Experienced rider an advantage. Tel: 07714 233930 Oct11

Domestic Cleaner Required for Country Household in Arnesby 6 hours per week over 2 days. £7 per hour. Non smoker, car driver and references required. Tel: Margaret 0116 2478911 (evenings) Oct11

Groom Required Full/part time groom required to work with competition horses. All stable duties required and confident rider. Good working facilities and lovely horses. For more info please ring 07702 040431 Oct11

Help Offered If you would like help with walking your dogs, riding your horses or cleaning your house please call me on 01858 419719 (evenings). Oct11

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Poultry

Trios Frizzle x Sablepoots 14 weeks old, 1 smooth hen per trio. £45 ono. Silver laced Wyandotte trio, bantams from show stock. All lovely, friendly birds, 5* homes essential. Tel: 07949 397709 Oct11

Rutland Electric Poultry Fencing Equipment  1 x 50m roll vgc, 1 x 50m in need of repair, 1 x 12V 80AH battery, 1 x ES13 57 Energizer, 1 x Earthing post.  £350 ono.  Tel:  07885 649432  Nov11

For Sale A trio of Buff Orpington, a trio of geese, a pair of White Sussex, baby rabbits – 6 weeks old. Tel: Billy 07730 330645 Oct11

Chicken House - Lenham 503, Forsham Cottage Arks. Accommodates 6 laying hens. Good condition. £200. Tel: 07876 416837 / 01858 535933 Oct11

Millfleur Pekin Bantams 3 week old chicks - £7 each and 12 week old hen - £15. Tel: 07765 808990 Arthur Oct11

Buff, Pekin and Miniature Black Silkies Pairs only. £30. Tel: 01536 202772 / 268870 Oct11

Mother Hen with Day Old Chicks £45. Also other chickens available. Tel: 01858 440222 or 07824 594516 Shaun or Donna Oct11

Free Range Laying Hens for Sale Brown hybrid, POL £7 each or mid-lay £4 each. Fully vaccinated. Tel: 07831 861070 office hours (Belton in Rutland). July-Oct11

POL Hybrids and Traditional Breeds for Sale. Prices range from £12.50. West Lodge Rural Centre. Tel: 01536 760552 info@westlodgefarmpark.co.uk Nov-Oct11

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Hay & Straw

Wheat Straw Big square - £25, round - £18, small - £2. Also small bale oat straw - £2.50. Delivery available. Tel: David Knight 01604 781206 / 07946 591100 Oct 11

Hay New season, organically grown, small bales - £5. Wheat straw, small bales - £2.25. Barn stored. Husbands Bosworth. Tel: 01858 880281 / 07714 025566 Oct-Mar12

200 Bales of Excellent Quality Hay £5 per bale, available either in a job lot or smaller quantities. Collection only please, North Kilworth. Contact Danielle on 07740 103322 or angelica_danni@hotmail.com Oct11

Hay, Haylage and Straw Big and small bales available. Nationwide delivery and competitive prices. Tel: 0116 2597454 / 07850 118032 Oct-Nov11

Wanted (Due to Being Let Down) 300 standard bales of hay. Delivered to 1 ½ miles from M1 / J20 (A426). Best quote please. Tel: 01455 552534 Oct11

80 Conventional Bales of This Year’s Meadow Hay Available Ragwort free, will split into 20’s if necessary. Surplus to requirements. Collection only from Dingley, Market Harborough. £4.50 per bale. Tel: Sarah: 07912 160089 or email sarahgandar@hotmail.com for details. Oct11

8 Large Round Bales Hay Each bale is equivalent to 10 standard bales. £40 each. Sorry, collection only. Tel: 07976 914555 Oct11

Excellent Meadow Hay Made in sunny weather. £5 per bale, collected. Minimum 20 bales. Tel: 01858 432553 / 07850 942094 Sept-Feb12

2011 Ryegrass & Meadow Hay Conventional bales, delivery and storage available. Orders also being taken for wheat straw bales. Please contact Mark on whmestate@btinternet.com or tel 07813 103995 for details. Sept-Dec11

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Gardening

Longfield Tree and Hedge Care All aspects of tree and hedge care, fully qualified professionals (N.D.Ag & N.C.Arb) We will beat any genuine written quote. Tom Bale 0116 2403721 / 07710 451375 June-Nov11

Dynamic Gardens Prepare your garden for winter and start planting for a vibrant and colourful spring. Get your garden tidy, hedges cut, lawn fertilized and seeded. Plant hardy perennials and roses. Contact Karan for all your gardening needs. Be inspired, create a unique garden. Winter hanging basket available too. Tel: 07706 185529 CC Oct11

The Rutland Garden Doctor Refresh, restore, restyle your garden. Border restoration. Garden Planning. Container Gardening. Outdoor Entertaining. Contact: The Rutland Garden Doctor or 07903 329488 / 01572 829867 or email: clare@rutlandgardendoctor.co.uk. Web: www.rutlandgardendoctor.co.uk Chestnuts, 30 Leicester Road, Uppingham, Rutland LE15 9SD CC Sept-Oct11

Sparrow Lodge Landscapes For all your gardening requirements. Mowing, weed control, pruning, planting, fencing, turfing, general maintenance & clearing. Regular visits can be arranged. Please call : 01858 880040 / 07821 988126 Sept-Feb11

Experienced Vegetable Gardener Available to help you grow and maintain your own fruit and vegetables. Nature friendly techniques, reasonable rates. Call: Juliet on 07968 619454 or email julietdouglas@btinternet.com July-Aug11

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Alternative Health

Introducing my new buy-on-line shop To purchase top quality Aloe Vera products go to www.yourfirststep.biz. You can browse through the latest brochure from Forever Living Products and purchase items for you AND your animals. Any queries please phone 01858 525746 - Jill Pick, Independent Distributor. Forever Living Products is a member of the Direct Selling Association. HOAP 0115 Sept-Feb12

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Lost and Found Stolen

Stolen livestock, tack, quad bikes.

If you have experienced a theft or have stepped up your security in anyway, are a member of Farmwatch, Horsewatch, and would like to share your views on this matter then Sandy Redmore would be pleased to hear from you Sandy.redmore@btinternet.com 0774 824 6671

Two Horses Stolen from Braunstone Lane East, Aylestone, Leicester A very striking 3 yrs Welsh Section C gelding – chestnut with flaxen mane and tail. A yearling Piebald Cob gelding, 4 white legs, black tail and ears, white blaze, with a lot of black of the body and two wall eyes. Microchipped. If any has any information as to their whereabouts or saw anything suspicious, please either contact the police or the owner Julie on 07540 162760 Sept11

Lost Harry, small grey cat with a newly amputated tail. Missing since 11th/12th September. Still having veterinary treatment. Please check your sheds, garages etc. Please contact 01858 440012 / 07759 202532 / 07815 061314 145 St Mary’s Road, Market Harborough. Oct11

Found Black and white male cat. White paws and bib. Found in East Farndon. Tel: 01858 410399 Oct11

Dog Lost is a free service run by volunteers. www.doglost.co.uk Reuniting dogs with their owners. Tel: 0844 800 3220 OG

Please notify Welland Valley Feeds if you find your pet - Thank you.

Miscellaneous

Stoves & Rayburn Spares Supplied and fitted. Stoves & Rayburn Spares, The Forge, East Carlton Country Park, East Carlton, Market Harborough, Leics. LE16 8YF Tel: Gareth 07875 687607 Email: gareththestove@gmail.com June-Oct11

Sharon Everton – Pet Portrait Artist  Capture the true character and personality of your beloved dog, cat or horse in an original watercolour painting that can be cherished for a lifetime.  A truly affordable and personal gift for any occasion.  Tel:  07732 466965  Nov11

Independent AGA Engineer – Martin Welsh  12 years experience installing, servicing and maintaining gas, oil, solid fuel and electric AGA/Rayburns.  For a professional, reliable, friendly service at excellent rates telephone 07735 304452 / 0116 2813219 or email  martinsagaservice@hotmail.co.uk  Nov11

Firewood Seasoned ash logs. Call Mark: 07841 488024 Day / 01858 565534 Evening Oct11

Quality Plastering Services All types of plastering covered. Jamie Inglis, 10 Victoria St, Desborough, Northants. Tel: 01536 762584 / 07958 283354 Oct11

Farm Paperwork!! Does paperwork drag you down? Let me take care of it for you. I work quickly and accurately, identifying any potential problems and/or opportunities. Whatever your administrative/bookkeeping needs, VAT, wages, sales & purchase invoices, credit control, payments, cash flows, self-assessment, grant & subsidy forms, you name it, I provide a high value and professional solution to all your day-to-day needs. Just give me a call, Julia on 07803 641 573. Nov-Apr12

PGM Reclaimers We buy old bricks, slates, tiles, timber and anything old. We dismantle walls and/or buildings. We also sell materials. Cash paid. Please ring: 07713 442530 or 01858 440976 Sept-Nov11

AC Training Services Provision and guidance on all aspects of B+E, C1 & C1 + E Theory and driving training provision. Tel: 0116 2752163. Email: info@ac-trainingservices.co.uk The Whittle Estate, Cambridge Road, Whetstone. LE8 6LH CC July-Dec11

Architectural Services. Plans drawn and submitted for new dwellings, extensions, and conversions. Domestic and commercial. Also Stables, Barns, Maneges etc. Redundant Agricultural Buildings - Assessments and plans for conversion to offices, storage or residential use. Free initial project appraisal. Contact Twigg & Associates on 01858 525292 www.twigg.biz OG CC

Hazelwood Carpentry & Joinery Specialising in: Purpose made interior and exterior joinery, windows and sashes, doors, stairs and floors, fitted kitchens, bedroom furniture, decking, gates and pergola’s. Call Paul on 01858 465914 / 07855 864176 Sept-Dec11

Bookkeeping & VAT Returns Market Harborough based with over 15 years experience in all trades, especially farming/agriculture. AAT qualified. Competitive rates. Phone Jo on 07712 889600 July-Dec11

A L Hill Plant Hire Ltd All types of digger work undertaken, muck shifted, drainage, hardcore gravel supplied. For free quotation tel: 07860 611834 / 01858 431567 / 01858 466174. No Job too small. Sept-Nov11

Seasoned Hardwood Firewood from Local Sustainable Woodland Delivered in convenient and re-usable bags and stacked if required. Mixed wood bags and kindling also available. Please contact Mark on whmestate@btinternet.com or call 07813 103995 Sept-Apr12

Child’s 50cc Petrol Quad From 7 yrs plus. Bought new in July 2011, comes with child’s large fit helmet. Selling as no place to use. Tel: 07522 466959 Oct11

Site Required for Traditional Circus (One to Three Weeks Duration) Between February and October 2012 inclusive. Minimum 5 acres. Must be near main road, town or city. Tel: 07836 691110 Oct11

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