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191 8 Year Old Horses for Sale

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AWESOME SON: STUNNING, KIND & RELIABLE ALL-ROUNDER

ID: 5638

$4,000.00

  • Discipline:Adult Riding Club
  • Breed:Thoroughbred
  • Gender:Horse
  • Height:16h "
  • Age:8

Location: Whittlesea, Victoria Price: $4,000 Height/Age/Breed: 16hh | 8yo | Thoroughbred Gelding Breeding: Sire: Not a Single Doubt | Dam: AzmiynaDescription: The Awesome Son (Sonny) is a beautifully put together gelding with show-ring looks and a very sweet nature. A genuine horse who is more whoa than go, he is safe, steady, and quiet, making him a perfect choice for a rider wanting a sensible partner. He is straightforward to ride, sits in a lovely frame in all paces, and has a soft mouth (ridden in a rubber bit).Key Highlights:Bombproof Temperament: He is kind, sensible, and has not a bad bone in him.Versatile: He hacks alone or in company and is great in new environments, acting the same out as he is at home. He is not attached to other horses.Exposure: He has been exposed to dogs, cattle, machinery, and kangaroos.Easy to Handle: He floats well and is easy to do anything with.Training History: Retired from racing in January 2025, Sonny was lightly started then spelled. He has been in full work for the last 3 months and is now well established on the flat.Health & Management:Up to date with teeth, worming, and vaccinations.Good doer (easy to maintain) and shod all round.Full Disclosure: Sonny has mild kissing spine (full X-rays available). It is currently well managed with physio, and correct riding will help him strengthen further.Ideal For: This lovely type is ready for his forever home and is suited for Showing, All-rounder activities, PC (Pony Club), HRCAV, or Pleasure/Trails.Contact: Mark Voivodich

Mark Voivodich

VIC

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German Riding Pony Mare

ID: 5474

$8,000.00

  • Discipline:Adult Riding Club
  • Gender:Horse
  • Height:15h 2"
  • Age:8

Effie Fairview Dominion German Riding Pony X Mare (Noble Dancer x Harvest Oracle (WB).8 year old Chestnut Mare.Effie is a striking, bold and talented mare with a big presence and an even bigger personality.By Noble Dancer, unofficially measuring approx. 15.2hh.She is training at Elementary level and has proven herself as a successful young rider mount. Effie has been confidently exposed to varied environments nothing phases her. She has schooled cross-country, loves jumping, and comfortably schools 60 to 1m at home, having competed to 6070cm. Outstanding hunter mount, wins every working hunter she enters with a young rider on board.She has competed with a young rider at: EA Official Dressage - Yes she is life registered EA EA Youth State Events for Dressage Pony Club State Championships (Top 10 placings in the 13 to 26 year age group with a 13 yr old rider) Combined Training & DressageShe has successfully competed at Preliminary and Novice levels. Highlights Exceptional, correct canter that consistently earns positive comments and marks Naturally balanced and expressive movement Bold and brave temperament Enjoys jumping and varied work Proven competition experience in dressage and CTHer true forte is dressage, where her movement and rideability shine.The facts: Effie is a fiery, dominant mare and requires a confident, experienced rider. She thrives with clear leadership and is not suited to beginners or nervous riders. When very excited, she may offer an expressive buck; however, this is not behavior aimed at dislodging the rider. No bolt, rear, etc. Effie does have stifle issues. She will require a knowledgeable home able to manage her ongoing soundness needs. We have found strength work and lateral work to be most beneficial to keeping her supple and in work. History of a bone chip on her lower jaw as a result of her fighting with another horse when she was younger - has resulted in a small lump on her jaw that in no way affects her or her teeth. She does,...

Tamara Kipping

QLD

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Stock Horse x Quarter Horse

ID: 5585

$8,000.00Negotiable

  • Gender:Horse
  • Height:14h 3"
  • Age:8

Name: Whitney - Stock Horse x Quarter HorseDob: 7/10/2017 (8 y/o)Sire: Cadiums Scoundrel SM-156832 (Stock Horse) (dec)Dam: Hootchy Kootchy Mamma AX-571 (Quarter Horse)Height: 14.3 handsPrice: $8000Location: Port Macquarie, NSWCan be registered. First cross stock horse. I have the signed breeding certificate but have not had the need to registered her.Whitney has been with us for 2 years. She has been ridden and handled mainly by my daughter who is now 12. My daughter is an independent rider and has been having regular lessons and riding for around 4 years. Whitney occasionally has her moments but she has been a great 2nd horse for my daughter.Whitney is good to catch, trim, float, rug etc. She is ridden 1-2 times a week and more in the school holidays. Whitney is working toward collecting more consistently during flat work. Occasionally she will do a small pigroot in canter. Whitney is a great doer and holds her weight. She has a scar on her back right leg which healed well and does not affect her.With her previous owner, she was kept on her with no other horses. With us she has lived in with our other horse. She is fine to load on the float by herself and take her for an outing. If she is walked or ridden away for her paddock mate she can become worried.No itch. Good feet, is always bare foot and is trimmed regularly.My daughter is moving onto a bigger horse, so we are looking to find Whitney a new home.In the time we have had her she has done:lots of trailsregular lessonslots of flat workhorse camp daysobstaclesa little bit of jumping (small jumps)some gymkhana daysVideos available

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NSW

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Stedinger Warmblood Mare - Ready for Competitive C

ID: 5512

$55,000.00

  • Discipline:Dressage
  • Gender:Horse
  • Height:16h 3"
  • Age:8

Daisy Maize8yo | 16.2hh | Warmblood MareStedinger x Esprit Darcy B by Grand KavalierDaisy Maize is a quality Warmblood dressage mare offered to a serious competition home. Standing at 16.2hh, she is an athletic, modern type with presence and ability, suitable for a confident and experienced rider looking to progress within the sport.Produced for dressage, Maize has the ability and work ethic expected of a competitive Warmblood and would suit a rider seeking a horse with quality and potential to continue development to the highest level. Currently schooling Elementary, and with her exceptional trot she shows great potential for high collection, piaffe and passage.Maize has been bought along slowly and carefully, enjoying group trail rides, some cavaletti and small jumps as well as her dressage schooling a few times a week. It is now time for a serious rider to take her on and begin her competitive career where she no doubt will excel with her presence and scope. In all aspects of handling, Maize is uncomplicated and professional a true delight to manage, float, shoe, and attend for dentist and routine care. She is well handled and straightforward in a professional environment. Located: Thirlmere, NSW Price: $55,000 Serious enquiries only. Experienced, competition-focused homes preferred.

Naomi Benson

NSW

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There are currently 107 horses for sale in Victoria, Queensland, Tasmania, and New South Wales listed on Horseyard.com.au. The median price for all horses listed is $5000, with the cheapest horse priced at $0 and the most expensive at $25000. From these locations, you can find a wide variety of breeds to choose from, including 48 Thoroughbreds, 7 Quarter Horses, 5 Australian Stock Horses, 5 Welsh, 2 Friesians, 2 Warmbloods, 2 Ponies, 2 Standardbreds, 2 Clydesdales, and 1 Paint. The median age of a horse for sale is 8.00 years old, with the youngest being 8.00 years old and the oldest also being 8.00 years old. In terms of height, the median height for a horse for sale is 15.30 hands, with the shortest being 13.00 hands and the tallest being 16.30 hands. Whether you're looking for a young pony or a seasoned Thoroughbred, you're sure to find your perfect match on Horseyard.com.au.