11.2hh Grey Mare, 10 Yrs.  Totally bomb proof, real confidence giver, hacks alone and in company. A true all-rounder, has hunted and done all PC activities including gymkhana games, 5 yrs of camp, sj, dressage, xc, polo la cross. Good to shoe, box, in traffic and loves the beach. 5* home only. No dealers or time wasters. £2,800 incl tack and rugs. Ref available. Tel: 01536 370051 June12

11.3hh 16 Yrs, Registered Amesbury Pony, Welsh B, Grey Mare.  Very pretty, make lovely broodmare, l/r pony, fun 2nd pony. Has done showing (competed PUK), PC activities, trained for games as fast. Ridden by many children, loves attention, lives in or out. Right home more important than price. £1,200 or loan. Tel: 0116 2403714 / 07974 787959 May12

Safe Lead Rein Pony - 12hh Dapple Grey Dartmoor Mare Lovely, quiet, steady pony, loves kids, has done mounted games/RDA. 110% in heaviest of traffic. Currently ridden by 2 yr old. Great 1st pony, good to box, shoe, catch etc. Will stand for hours to be brushed/bathed. Easy to do, a real kick on pony. Open to vet, any trial. £950 ono. Tel: Michelle 07966 389368 June12

12.2hh New Forest Bay Mare, 7 Yrs  Snaffle mouth, been hunted, done local shows. Ideal competition /2nd pony – not novice ride. Excellent to do in every way, good to box, clip and catch. Wormed/vacs to date. £1,800 ono. Tel: 07801 943709 June12

Thistledown Solitaire 12.2hh Registered Welsh Section B This show quality 5 year old bay mare was bought as a foal and has been professionally schooled on the flat and over fences. Proving to be a safe and uncomplicated ride. Now ready to go on in any sphere. A very pretty pony with a kind nature and good to do in every way. Contact Gail 07599 228533 June12

5 Year Old Grey Mare, 12.2hh Very sweet, halter broken, easy to do, mildly laminitic, needs right stable/turnout routine, good companion/project when sound. Relocating hence: £100 ono. Northants 07949 107317 June12

Sold12.2hh Strawberry Roan Welsh Section B Mare Ideal lead rein, fantastic with kids. good to catch, box, shoe, clip, vet and in traffic. Lives in or out. Done bit of everything. Tel: 07584 089399 May12 Sold

Sold Affectionate 12.2hh Highland x Dartmoor Dun Gelding,16 Yrs. Ideal lead rein/first/second pony. Enjoys hacking, hunting, endurance and pleasure rides. Good to catch, box, shoe and in heavy traffic. Lives in or out. English tack and rugs included. £1,800 ono. Melton Mowbray.Tel;01664 474761 or 07941 128875 May12Sold

For Loan – 13hh Welsh Sec B, 18 Yrs Mare Forward going, manners to burn, excellent box, shoe, clip, traffic etc. Ideally suited to lightweight adult or child as happy hacker / show pony. Experienced 5* home only. Tel: 07974 489905 / 01858 434371 lescrowtonicrow@yahoo.co.uk  June12

13.2hh, 9 Yrs, Mare  Has mainly show jumped with many wins, done some xc, team jumping and fun rides. Excellent to hack, goes first/ last, never silly or strong. Good to shoe, box, clip and with vet. Would make ideal first pony. 5* home essential. £2,700 ono. Tel: 07725 653945 CC May12

13.2hh Dark Bay Exmoor Gelding, 17 Yrs, looked after by 10 yr old girl. Good to jump, hack, farrier, catch. Lives out.   Has passport and is up to date with injections, wormed, farrier.  Selling due to parents change in work commitments, hence price - £400 ono. Tel: 07975 542759 / 01536 791576 May12.

Welsh Section A for loan. He is a grey handsome gelding. He is nearly three and needs someone to give him some TLC. He has not done any work whatsoever so you will have to start from scratch. Kept in Wigston. Further information call 07904 836141 May12

Chance – 13.2hh Striking Bay, Part bred Reg N/F Gelding, 6 Yrs Hacks out regularly, in company/alone. Goes first or last, safe, willing, well schooled ride, snaffle mouth, no vices. Has done SJ, XC and dressage. Mature for age, with laid back, lovable nature and is nice to handle in and out of the stable. Will live in or out and is happy in a field alone. Good to box, shoe, clip and in traffic. Not a first pony but safe, straight forward and uncomplicated. Vacs, passport and wormed to date. £2,750 ono. Tel: 07940 002554 / 0116 2813488 May12

Marcus (Chinook Marquis) 13.2 bay hunter. Every parent/riders dream. AN OUTSTANDING 2ND PONY with impeccable manners. A TOTAL joy to know as well as ride. Regularly wins at Woodland Pytchley PC. Loves camps, ODEs, additional training etc. Hacks alone/in a group. Jumps with ease/enthusiasm & has good brakes. Happy with farrier/dentist/vet/loading. No health issues in the nearly 3 years he has been with us (passed the 5 point vetting). Bridle & every rug imaginable! Ideal saddle (buffalo, originally £900) by separate negotiation. We are truly privileged to have had him & so don’t want him to go - sadly outgrown. We don’t want this exceptional pony’s talents wasted. Only a 5 star loving home. £3,100 Gaye Henry on 07984 400585 or  gayehood@yahoo.com (NO traders) June12

Jessica Doolittle 13.3hh Safe & honest. Done PC camp, hunting, local shows; always placed from gymkhana/ SJ/novice hunter. Northampton PC best in breed M&M 2011 Great to school / hack. Sad sale, as outgrown. Loving 5 star home. £2,200, tack /rugs, no offers (very fair price) Bekki 07791857182 CC June12

For Sale 14hh Bay 7 year old cob x mare. Good temperament but needs bringing back into work. She has been broken in and had light work done with her, used to traffic going by but has only been worked on in a school / field. Ideal for a confident young rider as a first project. Microchipped. For more information / interested in viewing ring: 07702 831409 May12

Beautiful Arab X Chestnut Gelding, 14 Yrs Good clip, shoe, handle, eager to please, Lives in /out, up to date vaccinations/ dentist/ worming. Good home only. £1,500 inc tack. Call Abbie 0116 2790024/ 07889 778160 May12

14.1hh Bay Gelding, 11 Yrs  Excellent RC/PC pony. Has competed at local shows and hunted with the Pytchley. Hacks out alone/in company. Good to shoe, box, clip etc.  5* home essential. £3,200 incl tack and full wardrobe. Tel: 01604 833483 / 07748 693533 CC May12

Sold 14.2 Handsome grey gelding.  9 years old, Connemara X .Sad, reluctant sale of this genuine, easy to do pony. Excellent in traffic, hacks alone or in company. Enjoys jumping. Ideal family pony, safe and sound. Good to shoe, load, dentist etc. £2,700 ono inc tack. For more photos / info  milesatsparrowlodge@btinternet.com  Tel: 07891 018075  May12 Sold

14.2hh Irish piebald mare, 6yrs old. Sparky is a real confidence giving mare. She has 3 nice paces and an easy jump. She is a real sweetie with excellent manners in and out of the stable. Sparky is always looking to please and willing to learn. She is a very easy ride and will suit any rider from novice to experienced. Good to hack alone and in company. Sparky is now looking for that home that is going to look after her and take her places. Loving home wanted for this kind pony. Tel 07714 178668 Apr12

14.2hh Skewbald and White 14yr mare. Excellent in traffic, shoe and clip. Nice little jump, ridden by nervous mature lady and has given loads of confidence. £1000 ovno. Tel: 07557 950747 May12

14.2hh Dapple Grey Mare.  Irish, 5 yrs.  Lovely paces.  Ridden in a snaffle. Super jump.  Has drag hunted this season.  Indoor show jumped, Rolleston fun ride.  Excellent in traffic, shoe and clip.  Wormed and teeth up to date.  Ridden by 13 yr boy. £3,500.  Tel: 07885 038633 / 0116 259 6877 May12

14.3hh Irish X Cob, 8 Yrs. Black with white face. NOT a novice ride, would suit experienced teenager/small adult, can be very forward going when coming into season, loves to jump, real fun pony. Would excel in the right hands, bomb proof, good in traffic, hacks alone/company. Reason for sale, over horsed myself. £1,600, Tel: 07734 876084 June12

14.3hh Approx, Grey Mare, 13 Yrs  Has bred two foals. Done all horsey activities including hunting, PC, camp, shows, xc. Microchipped, wormed, vaccinated. £2,350 inc tack. Very sad sale, 5* home only. Tel: 01604 505048 / 505967 June12

5 Year Old Black Mare, started but unbroken, approx 14.3hh, lightweight cob, good to do, would easily show, passported, freezemarked, no time/relocation forces sad sale. £650 ono. Northants 07949 107317 June12

15hh 6yo dun mare.  Lovely flat work, fantastic show jumper, bold but steady XC.  Ideal for competitive teenager, small adult.  Tel 07814 471523 May12

Louis 15.1hh 6yr Gelding 100% shoe, box, clip. Hunted in Ireland. Hacks alone and in company. This lovely, genuine horse is ready to bring on and have a summer of fun with! £1,950 ono. Tel Becky 07742 728808 CC June12

15.2hh, 9 Yrs, Bay Mare Has hunted, won sj and xc, snaffle mouthed. Hacks on own and in company safely, excellent in traffic, load, clip etc. Would excel as a team chase/hunt rides horse. £4,500 ono. Tel: Tara Rattray (Smeeton) 07891 315883 May12

15.2hh 14 Yrs Gelding.Good to catch, clip, shoe, travel, hack, jump, flat. Good in all traffic. Good doer. Lives in/out, with /without company. Nice manners. Nice allrounder. Suit confident novice to more experienced rider. £2,200 ono. Tel: 07753 322882. E-mail: mazroberts10@hotmail.com  Stamford/Uppingham area. May12

15.2hh, 12yrs Papered Grey Oldenburg Gelding. Used by nervous rider for happy hacking but capable of so much more.  Now there is no rider so looking for new home. Very loveable, no vices, vaccinated, great to shoe and box. Price £1,995.  Please ring 01572 717636 or 07885 665878.  June12

15.2hh, 7 Yrs, Coloured, Irish Draught, Mare. Potential Show Working Cob. £4,500 ono. Tel: 07909 546745 Leics. June12

Sold 15.2hh, M/weight 8 Yrs Attractive Coloured Gelding by Aughabeg Patch (Irish Sport Horse). Lovely markings, prize winner at the Royal Dublin Show as a 2 yo, won and placed Trail Blazers dressage. Recently started jumping and shows talented powerful jump. Excellent stable manners, happy turned out or in stable on his own.  Sensitive, responsive ride, beautifully schooled. Very sad sale of this lovely horse through no fault of his own. Fit and ready to go.  £4,750 Sold on behalf of client  07702 388406 (day), 01162 4783779 (eve) June12Sold

15.2hh, Gelding, 12 Yrs. Fabulous character with a heart of gold, very sweet natured.  He is a dream on the ground, well handled, will stand for hours being groomed, cuddled and fussed.  He is very friendly.  He lives out 24/7 and is very economical to keep. Would be suitable for dressage, cross country, hunting. He will go first or last. Good with farrier and dentist. Easy to catch and clip.  He is brilliant at long lining when there isn’t time to ride. Very sad sale for genuine reason.  He will be sadly missed and a good home is essential. £3,500 inc tack and rugs. Tel: 07866 772655 June12

Readvertised due to incorrect tel number 15.3hh, 12 Yrs, ISH Mare  Hunter/allrounder. Full green passport, hunted 3 seasons with the Fernie but does a nice test; excellent sj, leads team chasing, safe hack alone or in company in heaviest traffic. Can turn her hoof to anything. £3,250. Tel: 0116 2402626 CC May-June12

Charlie, 15.3hh, 7 Yrs, Bright Bay, TBx Gelding  Was professionally broken and schooled and is currently working very nicely in his flat work. Has bold, scopey jump and enjoys new challenges. Charlie is good to catch, shoe, load etc and has excellent stable manners. Is sure to excel in the right hands and needs an experienced rider to bring out his full potential. Will be a great project for someone with time to make him into a quality horse. Wormed, vaccinated and full passport. £2,000 incl tack and rugs. Contact Lydia  07809 434586 pictures/video available on request.  June12

Charlie, 15.3hh, 7 Yrs, TBx, Gelding. Was professionally broken and schooled last year and is currently working very nicely in his flat work. Has bold, scopey jump and enjoys new challenges. Charlie is good to catch, shoe, load etc and has excellent stable manners. Is sure to excel in the right hands and needs an experienced rider to bring out his full potential. Will be a great project for someone with time to make him into a quality horse. Wormed, vaccinated and full passport. £2,000 incl tack and rugs. Contact Lydia 07809 434586 May12.

ALL ROUNDER 15.3hh,12 yrs, Bay Mare Had time out having foals and now back in work, fit and ready to go. Forward, bright mare, fun horse for capable rider. Straight to jump and well schooled, just wants to get on with the job. £1,500 ono.  Julie Knight 0116 2478509 jknight@westonstud.co.uk  CC June12

Blossom – 16hh, 6 Yrs, Reg ISH Bay Mare Brilliant hunter, did Fernie Teamchase well. Bold, scopey jump, good straight paces. Unaff SJ and XC. Snaffle mouth. Amazing temperament, would be perfect mother/teenager share, eventer, PC, tetrathlon. A really special horse, hard to find. £6,950. Tel: 07983 552364 CC May12

16hh, 8 yrs, Dark Bay, TB, £1,950 ono  Apple is a handsome gelding that needs an experienced home so he can reach his full potential, very willing and forward going horse with plenty of character, not a novice ride. Good in traffic. Three good paces, a lovely jump, would make perfect dressage or jumping horse. Much loved so 5* home required. Tel: Chris 07811 136530 CC June12

16.2hh Grey Sports Horse, 12 Yrs, For Loan for 6 months or longer as owner working abroad. Good in traffic, hacks alone/company.  Ideal dressage / local jumping.  Experienced home preferred. Tel: 07799 847281 June12

Gone on Trial 16.1 Gelding Available for Loan for 2012 Season or on a Longer Term Basis Has evented at BE90 / BE100 level but would also be just as happy to hack and/or attend unaffiliated events. He is a straight forward ride with good paces and honest jump. He has been roughed off since December due to owners health so is not fit at present.  Home is really important to me; I am just keen for him to have fun over the next 6 months - if a longer term loan is sought, this would also be considered to the right person. Please call 07747 763012   May12 Gone on Trial

For Loan - 16.1hh, 12 Yrs, Gelding Good to shoe, box, clip. Not novice ride but safe. Good, experienced home essential. Tel: Becky 07742 728808 May12

16.1hh Grey Gelding 5yrs ISH. Great type and conformation. Working well at home and been on a few small outings xc schooling. Would make lovely all rounder/eventer.  Enjoys work and charming person in stable. Hacks very well. £4,000 07841 747816 or 07977 956622 CC May12

16.2hh ISH Gelding Middle Weight 13yrs All-rounder/Hunter Hunted with WPH as Master’s horse and in the field. Done SJ and XC with young novice girl, forward going but safe, would suit novice or experienced rider. Also 16.3hh Irish mare, 11 yrs. Been hunt staff horse and hunted in the field.  Big, bold jump over ditches, hedges, rails ,gates. Also done SJ.. Both easy to do and good to clip, box, shoe, traffic. Both £3,500 each. Contact Kate on 07970 614005 / 01536 373202 May12

16.2hh TB Gelding 14yrs, Hunted all season with Fernie, P2P up to xmas. Vac, wormed, back and teeth up to date, Hacks alone/company 100% traffic, box, shoe, clip. £2,000 ono. Tel: Esther 07974 311101 June12

16.2hh Bay Gelding 5yrs ISH. Quality young horse, perfect event type, but would excel in any sphere. Great mover, and bold careful jumper. Been to small training shows and xc schooling and ready to go on. Lovely character to ride and look after. Hacks very well. £6,000  07841 747816 / 07977 956622 CC May12

Striking 16.3hh, 6yrs Appalosa Gelding. 3 quality paces, 71% dressage at first ODE, in the rosettes at BD.  A pleasure to handle in all respects. 100% box, shoe, clip, catch. A really talented horse capable of higher levels. Very sad sale.  £7,000 ono. Tel: 07871 832709 email: andrea_bt88@hotmail.com CC June12

17hh Approx, 13 yrs, Bay Gelding 181 dressage points, jumps sj and xc fences with style. Has now had enough of top hat and tails and would like a more fun life. £3,000. Tel: Julia Rattray (Smeeton) 07793 086103 June12

17hh Gelding, 9 Yrs  for Loan to Stay at Current Yard. SJ, XC, dressage, CT, hunting. 100% in all ways. Loaner to pay livery, owner will pay for feed/bedding/hay. Experienced adults only. Tel: 07805 037588 (Ashby Magna). June12

Pablo’s Horse Sanctuary Reg. Charity No. 1116394. www.pabloshorsesanctury.co.uk  Based at Long Clawson, Leics. Are you able to help, either through donations, fundraising or to give your time at the stables? Currently have horses, ponies, goats, pigs, chickens and sheep. Re Horse welfare issues contact Carole Fielding on 07745 628684 or Andrea Leavis 07786 764453. OG

Midoak Mardi Gras, 15.2hh Cremello M/W Stallion, 1997 Registered and licenced P.B.A, 8” bone. Produces lovely palomino and buckskin foals with good action and great temperament, runs with mares. Stud fee £100. Tel: Sandra 07870 542345 Feb-July12

Broodmare 15.2hh, 7 years.  Pretty skewbald mare (IPSA reg).  Sadly unable to be ridden at moment, looking for a new job.  Excellent lines:  grandsire Kildalton Gold, by Ruben James.  Lovely temperament.  Good home essential. £500 Tel:  Judy 07973 148583 May12

Gemini Stud Competitive success through world class breeding. Cendy – British Equestrian Federation Champion Sire 2011. Sports Horse GB Life approved dual purpose stallion 7 yrs, Shearwater finalist, jumping Newcomers and sire of B.E.F. Best 2 year old Show Jumper 2011. www.gemini-stud.co.uk Tel: 07816 684727 FP May12

New Forest Stallion – Blackwell Chalice Charlie is a 14hh, fully licensed New Forest stallion. He jumps 1.15m tracks with ease and has successfully competed dressage (Novice), showing (PUK Champs, Equifest etc.) and working hunter (NPS) at UK level. He also wins games trophies. His off-spring have a proven track record competing and winning at all levels. Charlie has a wonderful temperament which is passed onto his off-spring and he is ridden by children and adults. Stud fee for 2012: £300 (reduction for registered NF mares) NFFR. Please contact Pam at Welham Stud on 07974 613067 or pam.watt@gmail.com Videos available on youtube. May-June12

Wanted Horse Share 15hh Plus Middle to heavy weight. Weight carrier. Not sharp. Mature experienced female. Lutterworth or Rugby area. Tel: 07500 862624 June12

Wanted – 13hh – 13.2hh Second Pony for 7 Year Old Must be safe and well mannered. Knowledgeable farm home. Tel: 01664 840553 / 07812 957345 May12

Wanted Loan or Buy - 12hh – 13hh Lead Rein/First Ridden Pony No vices, good to catch, box, shoe etc. For 6 year old child to do PC camp/rallies etc. Tel: 07710 513246 / 01604 686671 May12

Tweed Hacking Jackets  Very good quality boys' lightweight  tweed wool jackets. Two 36" chest and one 40" chest. All in excellent condition.  Tel: 01858 535250 June12

Ideal Pony GP Saddle 16” medium fit, brown. A lovely little saddle in excellent condition. £180. Tel: 07711 824190 June12

Various Rugs 6’6” – 7’ Sweetitch, turnouts and coolers. Brushing boots, riding boots and pony leather headcollar. 16 ½” leather pony saddle. Tel: 07500 155290 June12

New Elevator Style Double Bridle Very soft shaped headpiece - £140. 2 Spenger snaffle bits – 5 ¼ “ - £40 each. Several British made unusual bits. Unused nylon head collars - £1 each. Tel: Sharran Hurst 0116 2812352 June12

Wembley Cut Away Pure Wool Coats Double vents, 1 x 44” ladies - £140, 1 x child size 24” – 26” - £90. 1 large ladies blue check velvet collar hacking jacket - £40. Tel: Sharran Hurst 0116 2812352 June12

Griffin Thorowgood Synthetic Saddle Black, 17”, cob. Complete with stirrups, leathers and girth. In good condition. £150 ono. Tel: 0116 277 3501 or 07771 942661 June12

17” Albion Dressage Saddle Med/wide fit with air flocking system. £400 ono. Tel: 07500 844678 June12

Ideal Grandee Black Leather Saddle  Forward cut, ideal for jumping, M/W, good condition - £475 ono. 3 arm rug rack - £40. New set white woof boots, 4/5 strap - £40. Tel: Amanda 07932 014923 May12

Saddle Company Verona Saddle, Black, 17.5”  Excellent condition, extra padded seat, multiple girthing options. Sought after cob tree, fully adjustable. Cost £670 new, bought Jan ’11. £450 ono. Tel: 07812 013551 Ruth May12

Mark Todd Tauranga Breeches size 34 Ladies. Brand New. 1 pair beige with tag, 1 pair navy. Bought same time. Were £75 each. £45 each o.n.o. Contact Sarah on 07710 280240 May12

New Saddles.  Made to measure – Ponies to Shires, whatever shape or size. New and old saddles microchipped for security. Ring Chris Allen on 01858 466 195 or 07711 115 571 OG

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  May-Jun12

P W Equine Dental Services Fully trained and insured. Over 10 years’ experience in the equine industry. Huge success with horses previously needing sedation. Great discounts for riding schools and large bookings. Friendly, flexible service. Tel: 07872 069116 www.pwequinedentist.co.uk June12

Lexi's Laundry Horse-Rug Cleaning Service - All types of horse rugs, numnahs etc cleaned & Reproofed. Speedy professional service i.e. rugs returned within 4 days, special price for multi orders.  Rugs can be dropped off at Spinney Hill Paddocks in Brigstock or I can collect & deliver. All horse-rug sizes for washing - price is £6.50 & All horse-rug sizes for washing & reproofing - price is £15.00. Collection & delivery is up to a radius of 5 miles from Corby & is included in the price, if over 5 miles minimum order would apply. Tel: Lexi on 01536 202807 June12

4 Quarters Equestrian Western Tuition and Training. New to area. International trainer with over 20 years professional experience. All disciplines and experience levels catered for. Freelance or on-site. Competitive rates. Tel: Alison 07789 163 270 / 01455 209053 CC May-June12

Getting the Best from Your Partnership? The best feed and care, the best saddlery and schooling, but what about you? Are you as balanced as your horse? I am a McTimmoney chiropractor with over 15 years’ experience and work closely with equine therapists and trainers to help riders achieve their potential. Based in Kettering but will travel for multiple bookings. Tel: Fiona MacRae DC MMCA 07710 605952 CC June-Sept12

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  May12

Specialist in Backing and Schooling Young, Difficult, Rehabilitation Horses Spaces available for short/long term training/competition livery. Small friendly yard, patient, quiet rider, references available. Also freelance training for horse and rider at all levels Contact Matt 07930 399637 mattpbryan@live.com. CC OG

George Simon has limited vacancies for full/part/schooling and sales liveries based with Christie Wright, Great Oxendon. Providing top class care and fantastic facilities including 50 x 20 floodlit manege, training mirrors, horse walker and 24 hour supervision. Tuition available. Tel: 07521 479998 May12

Unhappy, Unruly or Misbehaving If this describes your horse, try Energy Field Healing. It restores and re-energises the subtle, invisible energies around animals bringing peace, harmony and good behaviour. Healing clinics available. www.oaktreehealing.co.uk or tel 07505 135399 CC May-June12

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 MAA and BCMA. Contact Keighley Raftery BSc (Hons), Msc McTimoney Animal Manipulation 07796 808304 / keighleyraftery_88@hotmail.com  May-Oct12

Experienced Helping Hand.  Affiliated Dressage and Showing Judge with 20 years’ experience eventing and producing horses is available to help you – school, produce, compete.  Teach or advise.  Top references available.  Please call 0116 2403671 /07801 481776 May12

Grant Bazin Offers problem solving and young horse starting/training throughout the year at his purpose built yard and/or home visits. www.practicalhorsemanship.co.uk Tel: 07548 374289 Apr-Jun12

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 June-Aug12

Jakk Short Dip.WCF Registered Farrier Is now taking on clients in Leicestershire, Northamptonshire and the surrounding areas. Experienced in all types of shoeing of horses and ponies in competition or leisure yards and individuals welcome. Providing a reliable and a professional service. For bookings contact Jakk 07894 689931 or email jakkshort@btinternet.com Mar-May12

Lee Roberts – Arenas, Gallops, Surfaces Specialising in construction of all-weather arenas. Installation of all-weather surfaces, re-surfacing and top ups. All types of domestic and commercial fencing. Groundwork, stable bases, land drainage, ditching, pond and lakes. Supply and installation of arena mirrors. All types of surfaces supplied. Tel: 07968 391224 Email: leeroberts28@aol.com HP Apr-Jun12

Ketton Park Cross Country Course (Morcott A47 4 Miles)   Three courses, 2’6”, 2’9” and 3’3” approx.  Adults £12, child £10.  Contact Mrs J Mills Tel:  01780 460226 or 07967 491533. Feb-Sept12

Riding Hypnotherapist: Improve ride by building confidence, managing anxiety, improving motivation, performance enhancement and getting ‘in the zone’ for riders 13 years+. Please call Barry for a free no obligation chat on 01536 763758 / 07976 306856 or visit www.dreamtime-hypnosis.co.uk   May-Aug12

Freelance Groom 10 years’ experience in top International Event yard. Clipping, plaiting, trimming, riding out, yard cover, hgv driver. References available. Based in Market Harborough. Tel: Stuart Ward 07790 885789 Feb-July12

Ruggles Rug Washing, Reproofing & Repairs Sample prices - heavyweight combo wash/reproof £15, wash only £8. Collect/deliver within 12 miles of Loddington, Leics LE7 9XE for 3+ rugs. Call Diane 01572 717447 or 07920 855562 CC     June-Nov12

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 or visit website www.willowbrookequinefarriers.co.uk   QP OG

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 07896 748225 www.foxhillsporthorses.co.uk   June-Aug12

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 June-Aug12

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. Mar-June12

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 Apr-Sept12

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 OG

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 Dec11-Nov12

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 Mar-Aug12

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. Defra and RCVS level 2 qualified. Member of the Worldwide Association of Equine Dentistry . Visit my website at www.midlandsequinedentist.com OG CC

CRANOE Trail and Cross Country Course.  The Grange, Cranoe, Nr Market Harborough, Leics LE16 7SW.  Re-opening 1st April 2012.  5 Miles Long. 30 Plus optional Jumps from 1’6” to 3’. Plus Rug Cleaning and Repair Service HP May12

Jane Boulton Rug Repair & Cleaning Service. All types of horse rugs, boots, numnahs etc. Repaired and cleaned. Speedy professional service, special price for multi orders. Zips for jackets and clothing and heavy duty mending. Rugs can be dropped off at Welland Valley Feeds or home, I will contact you on completion. Tel 01858 525509 / 07866 889280 QP OG

Grange Farm Criollo Horses.  Come for the best ride of your life western style at Grange Farm, in some of Leicestershire’s most beautiful countryside on a real Argentinean Criollo horse.  Daily ride outs will leave from Grange Farm in Cranoe, the pace will be set by you.  Weekend pub rides also available.  For more details contact Susie Bowie on 07880 715574 or 01858 545 547 Or Sarah on 07787 420 259 Grange Farm, Cranoe, Near Market Harborough, Leicestershire LE16 7SW.  Email: susiebowie@msn.com  Visit our website: www.grangefarmcriollohorses.com  HP May12

Terra-Vac Colt A compact trailed machine for paddock and stable cleaning. 2.0 CU.M Body. Purchased in 2005 for £3,600. Very lightly used. Good condition. PTO powered. £1,450 ono. Tel: 01455 552395 June12

Transport Required to unaffiliated dressage shows and training from the Peatling Parva area for 16hh gelding. Please telephone Teresa 07906 394153 May12

Various Items Staffordshire made Thelwell and Penelope collectable models with boxes, from £17. British made shire horse brasses, some very old, £1 and £2 each. Tel: Sharran Hurst 0116 2812352 June12

Sweet Itch Would your horse love help that’s likely to work much better than what you have tried before? Browse bit.ly/HXUbNZ and discover how to get your free taster sample. Equine Aloeride 01858 464550 QP June12

Opportunity to Ride 2 Irish Chestnut gentlemen,16.3hh and 17hh, are looking for an experienced and capable person to ride and help look after them. Well mannered and schooled but not suitable for novice riders. Kept at owner’s premises in Pitsford. If interested and to learn more details tel: 01604 880230 June12

Desborough Deer Farm Clear round show jump training on a grass arena. Now on every Sunday weather permitting. 10.30am onwards. £10 for two rounds, additional rounds £5. See website for further information www.desboroughdeerfarm.co.uk follow us on Facebook or phone Helen on 07810 885917 Stoke Albany Road, Desborough, NN14 2SP  CC May12

Stable Door 48” with weaving grid, grill and fittings. VGC £130. Picture emailed on request. Victoria 07714 019452 May12

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

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

Lee Roberts – Arenas, Gallops, Surfaces Specialising in construction of all weather arenas. Installation of all weather surfaces, re-surfacing and top ups. All types of domestic and commercial fencing. Groundwork, stable bases, land drainage, ditching, pond and lakes. Supply and installation of arena mirrors. All types of surfaces supplied. Tel: 07968 391224 Email: leeroberts28@aol.com HP Apr-Jun12

Space Available for Breaking, Training Young and Problem Horses at Small, Private Yard in Gumley. Will also travel to your yard, if required.  Lots of experience, excellent references. Tel: Bonnie Martin 07861 221725 June12

2.5 Acre Pony Paddock with 2 Stables to Rent in Brigstock.  Enquiries please call 01832 205236 / 07808 735723 May12

Mawsley Woods Liveries, Nr Old, Northants Credit crunching full, hunter and grass livery. Over 10 years’ experience providing full 5 and 7 day livery including hay/bedding. Inc/exc horse exercise, excellent hacking, 24 hour summer turnout. Tel: 07872 069116 June12

DIY Livery Wanted in the Edith Weston / Luffenham area. Stable and grazing for 1 gelding with use of an all weather arena essential. 7 miles radius of LE15 8EZ. Tel: 07920 259432 kc_watson@rocketmail.com June12

Private Event Yard Has Limited Vacancies for Full Hunter Livery Perfectly situated in Billesdon area, ideally located for Quorn, Fernie and Cottesmore meets. Superb hacking for fitness with professional and experienced staff. Tel: Mrs Marsh 07515 646740 / 0116 2596996 June-Aug12

FOR SALE: An Equestrian facility in Ashby Magna, 3.75 acres in a much sought-after village location, comprising of four large stables with undercover standing, gravel car park, outbuildings and a large storage barn. Ménage with post and rail boundary with electricity and water installed to the property. Offers over £195,000. Please call for more information and to arrange a viewing: 07801 027594 / 01162 770591 June12

Hill View Equestrian Small, exclusive, professionally run livery yard, based in the beautiful North Northamptonshire countryside, has a limited number of stables available for full livery only. We offer first class care, coupled with excellent facilities. If you would like to discuss your horse’s requirements or make an appointment, please contact Helenka on 07889 380284. Brixworth Road, Spratton, Northamptonshire, NN16 8HH. QP June12

Wanted Field to Rent Must have good fencing and water. Stable and grazing would be considered. Tel: 07738 166117 June12

Livery Wanted (Ass/Part) for Competitive Rider with 14.2hh Good facilities (manege, trailer parking etc). Nr Market Harborough, the Langtons, Foxton etc. Tel: 07842 666878 June12

Wheatfield Lodge Farm Equestrian Harrington, Nr Rothwell, Northants NN6 9NP.  New Loddon 12 x 12 stables available with good ventilation. Friendly, quiet and well run yard for DIY/Part liveries. All year turnout, individual paddocks that are rested. Stables with individual tack rooms. Close to several bridle paths and quiet hacking. Grass school and riding trail. Excellent security with CCTV. House on site. Electricity and lighting. Storage barns for hay and straw. Parking for horse boxes and trailers. For more information tel Lin 07742 478911 or email wheatfieldlodgefarmequestrian@gmail.com June12

To Rent 2.5 acre paddock with water supply and two stables in very pretty Kettering village. Tack room and hay/bedding/feed storage. Help available if required. Tel: 07789 634607 June12

5* COMPETITION YARD IN HOLCOT Full/Part/Sales/Competition livery. Small family professionally run yard providing top class care & facilities, catering for the individual needs of both rider & horse.   Contact:  07896 748225  michaela_326@hotmail.com  www.foxhillsporthorses.co.uk   June12

To Let 6 stables, barn and 10 acres near Mawsley, Northants. Please contact Judy Pearson at Samuel Rose on 01604 782700 May12

Kettering Village Livery Our daughter’s pony is seeking pony neighbours to live with him on our private yard at our home. Lovely land and stables. We are a child focused family so child owners preferred. Full livery at £275 pcm including all bedding/feed/hay. DIY/part livery also available – very flexible. Please call for a chat on 07789 634607 or email on he0714@hotmail.co.uk May12

Grazing for Horses and 2 Stables Available  Welland Valley area. For details tel: 01536 770585 May12

Recuperating, Resting, Holiday Livery in a Barn Large barn available for injured or resting horses/ponies, short or long term. Injuries looked after if necessary and 5* experienced care given in small family yard. Tel: Dot Clowes, Illston on the Hill 07730 956235 / 0116 259 6799 OG

Stables to Rent in Stoke Albany All horses catered for from DIY to full or just holiday cover. All year turnout in individual paddocks, all weather, floodlit manege. Under cover horse walker with rubber floor. Miles of off road hacking linking to many bridleways. For further info please call Alison on 07970 881737 Dec-May12

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

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

The Meadows Livery and Competition Yard. New all purpose barn with 8 new monarch boxes ready at the end of November for competition, full, part, schooling, holiday and breaking liveries. 5 star care and individual needs catered for. We are a professional, friendly yard run by Rosie Skinner (pictured on El Zorro at Blenheim CCI***) Fantastic facilities including an indoor school with training mirrors and a large outdoor school which have both been newly resurfaced, a covered walker, use of a grass gallop, 24 hr care and well maintained turnout. Regular clinics and lessons available. For more details please call Rosie (BHSAI INTSM, ADV Eventer) on 07973 629330 HP 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. Mar-June12

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

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