Laigh Hapton Games Ponies

04/10/2023

Available for full or part loan to stay at current home in East Ayrshire (Darvel)
Own transport required as not on a bus route

13.1hh Welsh x 6 yr old Gelding
Well schooled in three paces and has a scopey jump - just needs more miles on the clock! Hacks out happily in company.

Would suit small adult or competent child. Not suitable for a complete novice.

Coaching and full support available as well as the opportunity to compete. Would just love to see this pony getting out and about and furthering his education.

Please message with any interest/ enquiries

30/06/2023

Horse or pony welfare is paramount. Good to see this happening at a major event.

12 people too big for the ponies they were riding were asked to dismount at a major show for equine welfare reasons.
Full story in comments below

11/06/2023

WAXWING RAGAMUFFIN

Delighted to have been involved in the sale of this quality pony.
He found a lovely new home within 2 weeks of arriving here for sales livery, with one further week to allow for vetting, admin and collection.
All the best in your new home with your new family. I’m sure you will bring them lots of joy and ribbons.

Morgan is lucky to be light enough to ride the smallest of ponies and Rags certainly put a smile on his face.

28/05/2023

Who says games ponies can’t jump?

Tegan stretching her legs over 95cms

Looks like she’s enjoying herself. Maybe a new career ahead after the European Championships this year

21/05/2023

‼️‼️Now away to his new home. ‼️‼️ ‼️‼️Thanks for all the interest‼️‼️

Is anyone looking for a “Been There, Done It ,Got the T shirt” Pony?

Waxwing Ragamuffin Welsh Sec C Gelding 16yrs old 130 cm (LHC)

Excels at WHP with an extensive BSPS list of winnings and placings and has
also done PC, dressage league, SJ, hacking. The ultimate allrounder with a proven track record. Has also done ODE and Hunter Trials in a previous home. He oozes presence and is a flashy eye catching type.

Feet, teeth, and vaccinations all up to date.
Good to do in all ways, lives in or out, with mares or geldings. Used to young children, dogs and farm vehicles. Good to hack and in traffic. Calm in a busy show environment.

For sale with a full wardrobe including personalised show rug.

Immaculate Black Country Classic Saddle (fitted to pony) available by separate negotiation

Can be seen and tried in Darvel in Ayrshire. Open to any inspection or examination. Transport available nationwide at buyers expense

16/04/2023

NOW SOLD - Thanks for all the interest.

Lovely family cob

13.2hh 10 yr old black cob mare

Slow and steady happy hacker type. Has been used in a small riding school for adults and children. Great on the lead rein and has been used for complete novices. Helped teach many children to ride and achieve first canter on the lunge or on lead rein.
Can be sticky off the lead rein as she takes her confidence from the rider. Will happily canter round and pop a small course for a more confident jockey.

Will never be a world be**er but would make a great family cob for older confident rider and younger lead rein rider.

I just feel she has served her time in our riding school and now deserves a one to one home. She is a favourite in the saddle club as she is so quiet and safe to handle in the stable and on the ground.

Easy to do in every way - good to catch, groom, handle, clip, load, travel etc. She is presently shod in front but would go barefoot if not doing lots of roadwork
Completely unphased by farm traffic and heavy plant machinery.
Recently had teeth and back done (January 2023)

Can be viewed in south west Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Open to any inspection or examination.

Delivery available nationwide at buyers expense.

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03/04/2023

GLANERCH ORBIT

Crystal 5 yr old Welsh Setion A grey mare

Crystal is looking for an active knowledgable home. She lunges and long - reins nicely and has an amazing trot. She has been lightly backed and is ready to further her education. With some more work she would make a great riding or driving pony.
She enjoys being groomed and fussed and has been dressed with tinsel and antlers at Christmas Saddle Club and she was perfectly content. Great to catch, lead, load in lorry or trailer, horsewalker, have her feet trimmed and clip.
Crystal was extremely overweight when she came to us and will only go to a knowledgeable home who understand the need for weight management. She has been blood tested and shown to be clear of EMS but will need to have proper management including restricted grazing to maintain her good health.
She is NOT suitable for the show ring having sustained an injury to her off side upper eyelid. This does not affect her vision but is unsightly. This has been checked and deemed unsuitable for repair by a veterinary plastic surgeon.

Crystal would be suitable as a brood mare, a companion on managed grazing or a ridden or driven pony.

Homes will be vetted

We are happy to continue her education until she is fully broken and riding away if required by future purchaser.

Three figures sought for Crystal but this will increase as her education continues

Open to any examination or inspection

Transport can be provided nationwide

Phone 07720252515 or message the page for further information or to view.

14/03/2023

A friend of mine is selling her lorry if anyone is looking
Super big wagon.

2000/2001 14ton with 5 ton payload 31ft long. Carries 5 big horses. Living redone last year and ramp too. Sleeps 6 easily. Full service history and manuals present. Plating getting done next week. Very reliable and economical. Open to any inspection. £20k ono

06/02/2023

🌟 🌟CRYSTAL UPDATE 🌟🌟

Crystal’s blood tests have come back and she does not have EMS. The vet was gobsmacked and said she has never seen a pony that was a more obvious candidate for the disease. She also gave me a huge well done and said our management of diet and exercise has completely reversed the symptoms and made a remarkable difference to her health.

Unfortunately it was not such good news with her eye. Having fully considered the options it was decided that a surgical repair to the eyelid would not be undertaken as a successful outcome could not be assured.

She still has function with her eye and I would hate to make anything worse for her so it will be left just as it is.

Crystal thoroughly enjoyed getting pampered and handled by children at the “Saddle Club” and she is going to make a brilliant children’s pony

17/01/2023

✨✨✨Crystal Update ✨✨✨

Delighted to report that Crystal has lost a whopping 80 kg and is now almost down to her target weight.

She has recently had bloods taken to check for EMS (Equine Metabolic Syndrome) and the results are awaited.

We have also discussed the possibility of surgery to repair her damaged eyelid but this will only be attempted if it is likely to improve the function of her eye and not just for cosmetic purposes.

Crystal will be broken to ride and maybe even to drive too and then will be looking for an active home where her owners understand the need for weight management.

Watch the page for updates on this wee lovely and get in touch if you think you could offer an active and loving home 🦄💕

01/01/2023

For Sale

Offered on behalf of a client

Kentchurch Symbol
Traditional Gypsy Cob 13.2hh 6 yr old (born May 2016) coloured gelding, traditional type, tons of mane and feather.
Registered and passported with TGCA

Suitable as a happy hacker and / or lead rein pony.

Has the potential to be an all rounder /pony cub pony but would benefit from significant schooling as can be nappy in the arena at present with inexperienced riders.

Great on the lead rein and will happily follow the person on the ground. Super out hacking, not phased by trucks, tractors or cyclists whizzing by.

Can be a typical cob at times and be a bit bargy if he thinks he can get away with it but stands quietly to groom, tack up,
mount etc. Great to catch.

Comes with tack including quality fitted synthetic saddle. 3️⃣5️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ ono

Can be seen / tried in East Ayrshire. Open to any inspection or examination.
Transport can be provided at buyers expense.

28/11/2022

Guess the total age of this young combination?
Crae and Pippin at the MGA Scotland Winter League at Morris on Sunday.
Pippin loved being a games pony for the day and showed an unexpected turn of speed racing against the Under 15 ponies.

28/11/2022

Great day at Morris with the MGA Scotland winter league.
Ryan and Tegan won the Under 18 individuals. Still some fitness work to do with Tegan after her time off but she ran well. 🥇
Pippin the riding school pony made her debut as a games pony and was a superstar with young Crae Urquhart on board.
She showed an unexpected turn of speed and enjoyed racing against the bigger ponies. So proud of both Crae and Pippin on their first ever competition. They did themselves proud and took second place in the Under 12 Individuals Competition 🥈

26/11/2022

🛑 ‼️Crystal’s diet is working‼️ 🛑

She has lost an amazing 70 kg since she came to us and is now down to 260kg

She has a new lease of life and is obviously feeling better in herself with such a significant weight loss.

She is also cheeky enough to steal some hay from Teddy’s mouth 😂
- well she is hungry 😉

She still has a bit of weight to lose and then will be broken to ride and drive. So pleased with her progress and that she now has a bright future ahead of her.

27/10/2022

Crystal Update.

Crystal has lost an amazing 40 KG since we first weighed her which means she has lost even more since she came to us as we didn’t weigh her for nearly two weeks after her arrival.

Still a long way to go but definitely heading in the right direction.

26/10/2022

Looking for horses or ponies available for full loan able to move yards for my small riding school.
Top quality care will be provided and every need will be met.
Horses or ponies only work three days a week with a maximum of 2hours in the arena per day for a few select clients. Wonderful and varied hacking also available.
All lessons taken by an experienced Accredited Professional Coach.
Short or long term loan considered - may suit someone who is struggling with costs coming into winter but does not want to sell.
Please message if you might have a suitable horse or pony or even just to chat through options.

24/09/2022

UPDATE - I walked up to him (rather nervously given his history) with a head collar and a handful of pony nuts and he walked straight over to me to get caught. I couldn’t quite believe it and was so relieved. All the hard work we have done building his trust has definitely paid off 😮‍💨

So instead of Tic-Toc the runaway wind farm pony grazing happily in his new round pen with his buddy, this is what I found……..😫

Guess what happened next?

17/09/2022

Sparky was Ryan’s pony way back when.
We bought her in 2015 and Ryan did Pony
Club Games, BS Academy Camp and started MGA with her. She was a brilliant pony.
Ryan had great success with Sparky doing pairs with Morgan, he rode his first Home International in the scotland Team with her and made loads of A finals in Northamptonshire Under 12s. She was sadly outgrown and was sold on.
It’s a small world and yesterday we were asked to transport her down to her new home as we headed to Newark for the MGA British Pairs Championships.
It was so lovely to see her again although she does look tiny.

14/09/2022

Delighted that a pony from “Laigh Hapton Games Ponies” took part in this wonderful tribute to Queen Elizabeth II

Willow a lovely piebald Shetland mare was sold by us to a family in Aberdeen and she stood beautifully for her young rider along with other local equestrians as the cortège passed through Peterculter.

Well done everyone - what a lovely thing to do.

08/09/2022

An inspiration to us all.

RIP your Majesty

29/08/2022

This is what freedom feels like…..

Many of you will remember Tic-Toc the runaway Windfarm pony. Since he has been brought safely home I have been too scared to turn him out in case he jumped out the field and we lost him again. He has been, lunged, led out in hand, worked under saddle and been on the horsewalker but never had the freedom of grazing or rolling in the field on his own. This has all changed now as he has his very own round pen. Once he has completely settled I will introduce a safe companion so that he can really be a pony again and hopefully another step towards eventually being part of a herd.

27/08/2022

Ryan with Tegan and his team Stafforshire Stars at the MGA Intercounties Championships at Arena UK

15/08/2022

It is with mixed emotions that I watch Robbie move onto his next chapter.
He was a favourite in the riding school and just the best boy for hacking out on. He was a smart young pony and I worried that he might get sour if he stayed in the riding school for too long. For a bit of fun Ryan took him to Mounted Games Training where he excelled and built up quite a fan club guest riding for Lothian and Borders whenever he was called upon.
He has now moved onto a private home with a lovely girl who fell in love with him the first time she rode him. Good luck Penny and Robbie - I wish you many years of fun together.

11/08/2022

NOW SOLD

Robbie the Super Cob

14.1hh 6 yr old piebald traditional gypsy cob.
Robbie is a superstar and has a bit of a fan club in my riding school and within Mounted Games Scotland.
He is the perfect happy hacker and will turn a hoof to anything including dressage, jumping, mounted games, beach rides, sponsored rides, x country. A proper “Jack of all Trades”, he would make a great mother daughter share or a pony club all rounder.
He has worked in my riding school and will happily plod along with beginner or up his game on the canter tracks for a more experienced rider. I feel he has done his bit in the riding school and could go on to do
so much more in a private home.
He is good to do in every way, great to catch, load, travel, clip, trim (he works unshod and has good hard feet) and is fully up to date with vaccinations, teeth and physio.
Open to any inspection or examination. Due to his age I would rather he went to a more experienced home.
Mid fours sought. Tack and rugs included.
Can be seen and tried in South West Scotland Transport / delivery available nationwide.
Message or call on 07720252515

20/07/2022

Small Bales Quality Horse Hay for sale straight from the field. Located Newmils / Darvel

Specially made for horses - super quality.

£4 per bale collected.

Can be delivered locally for extra charge.

12/07/2022

Ryan’s summer projects all coming on nicely

01/06/2022

‼️‼️ Gone to her new home ‼️‼️
‼️‼️ To the first person who came to see her today ‼️‼️

Super Safe Lead Rein / First Pony / Child’s Best Friend / Companion

Coco. 10.3hh 12 yr old Shetland x mare

Sweet and steady first pony. Great to do in every way. Lead, load, catch, handle, feet trim stands quietly all day long to get brushed and pampered. Completely unphased by tiny tots, dogs, quad bikes etc.
Has been used in riding school for occasional lead rein and group rides.
Up to date with vaccinations, teeth and just had feet trimmed. Is barefoot with good hard feet.
Happy to live in or out and is fine in the field with a mixed herd.
Coco has had a previous stifle injury which means she is not suitable for hard work such as hunting or showjumping and as such is being sold as a first pony / companion.
She is more than happy to potter about in walk or trot for hours on end with a small rider on board and will bomb about the field when she feels like it.

Open to any inspection or examination but would not pass a full vetting due to this previous injury. She is fit and healthy in ever other way and has no other health issues.

Please message the page or contact 07720252515 for further information

Can be viewed in Darvel in Ayrshire. Her price is three figures.

Transport available nationwide.