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Prime Ponies Breeding, breaking, producing and selling elite sport ponies, cobs and sport horses.

03/03/2025

Our website is now live!

Head there to see training opportunities, horses for sale and stay tuned for stud/stallion packages. 👀

➡️➡️➡️ www.prime-ponies.co.uk ⬅️⬅️⬅️

01/03/2025

Limited spaces available for our 2025 training camps!

20 - 22 June
18 - 20 July
12 -14 Sept

See details below ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️

Tickets: www.prime-ponies.co.uk

18/01/2025

We are so pleased with the new youngstock barn development at the farm. We've now got winter shelter for the littl'uns... they've even got their own patio area too. 💅

We have been so impressed by the work completed by FST Equestrian, Agricultural and Estate Management ltd, we won't hesitate to use them again for any of our farm projects. 10/10 recommend 👏

15/01/2025

We have got an EPIC giveaway for you!

Not one, BUT two (!) people will receive a 60 minute training voucher with Prime Ponies, PLUS 4 x tickets to any of our Troubleshooting LIVE demos which we will be hosting throughout the year.

Details of how to enter in the slides.

Ts & Cs can be found in the last slide.

This can be entered via Facebook or Instagram (bonus entries if you wish to use both platforms).

Good luck!!! 🤞

26/12/2024

Merry Christmas to you and yours!

We are looking to venture into more training opportunities in 2025, comment on this post to have your say in what sort of training you would be interested in!

What topics can we help you with in 2025?
• Young horse training/backing
• Desensitising/spook busting
• Ridden polework/gymnastic jumping clinics
• Groundwork clinics
• Demos and guest speakers
• Training camps

Your feedback means a lot to us so please comment with as much detail as possible, tag any friends who may also be interested!

04/12/2024

❕❕Exciting news! ❕❕

From 9th December onwards we will have a rare livery vacancy becoming available.

We have space for short or long-term training/breaking/sales livery on a DIY/Part/Full livery cover basis.

This space would be ideal for someone looking to train alongside our team who specialise in natural horsemanship & clicker training. Our training principles are very well suited to young, nervous or tricky horses. We provide patient communicative approach which is adaptable to suit each individuals needs.

We also provide:
- Clinics (polework and gridwork)
- 1 to 1 and group ridden tuition
- Groundwork and behavioural expertise

Our base at Bridgehill Farm Livery boasts the following:
- AYTO (minimum 4 hours throughout winter, generally 8 hours in autumn - spring. Up to 18 hours turnout through the summer.
- 12ft x 12ft rubber matted stables (a smaller 8ft x 10ft pony box is also available for a cheaper rate)
- Post-electric fencing throughout the farm
- All-weather track to access turnout paddocks
- Outdoor 45m x 25m arena with fibre/sand surface with mirrors (floodlit)
- Indoor 20m x 25m arena with sand/fibre surface (floodlit)
- 14ft x 20ft sand pen enclosures for optional alternative turnout
- Covered wash bay, hot tap being installed in January '25.
- Excellent quality ad-lib meadow hay provided
- Direct access to 120 acres woodland & grassland hacking (restricted riding through winter).
- A good access to bridlepaths just a short hack away from the farm.
- Owners/Instructor on site
- CCTV in operation.
- Ample dry barn storage available

Our reviews speak for themself.

04/12/2024

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03/11/2024

Looking for a new home 🏡

On behalf of client:

**Revised advert **

Approx 16.2hh, dapple grey ID 5yo mare.

Leisure/hacking/hunting/broodmare (with the potential for more with further production).

Tilly is a classy project horse for someone looking to put in their time rather than money into a quality horse.

Due to her size and low-mileage she is proving unbalanced on a tight turn, we have experienced a subtle asymmetry on circles in the school which could limit her future as a competition horse. Please note: she has had a lameness work up and Osteopathic assessment to address her suitability as competition horse, both parties' findings were insignificant and suggested she just needs time to mature into her body with straight line & hill work. Tilly is sound on all flexion tests and in a straight line, but at this point only time will tell whether she will be up to a higher calibre role in the future. Despite this Tilly loves her hacking so she would suit a leisure/hacking/hunting home as she is currently. She would also make an excellent broodmare with class 1 lineage including Killcrenmon Gold and Pennmerryls Rhythm and Blues lines.

Tilly is everything that you'd expect from an Irish Draught. She boasts 9" of bone, a broad chest and shoulders, a deep girth and a leg on each corner. She really is an exquisite stamp of the breed. She has a real presence about her with a fine, pretty face and loveable nature.

Tilly has undergone extensive groundwork and she is a dream to work in-hand. She is established working laterally from the ground, she is polite and receptive to her handler.

Tilly thrives off attention, she has a very trainable attitude and really wants to learn.

She is acquainted with poles and small fences and could be further produced to jump once full physical maturity has been reached.

Due to a slump in the market we are offering Tilly as more of a blank canvas rather than 'the final product' - purely due to a higher demand for project horses in the current economic climate.

Tilly has a very low mileage for a 5yo, she was broken and produced very lightly before being purchased by her current owners (May 2023) who have spent the majority of their time getting to know her from the ground due to a combination of lack of time and experience with young horses hence the reason for looking for a new home for her (no fault of Tilly's).

She is excellent to mount and safe and reliable to hack in company, she will hack alone with a confident rider that will push her through any hesitations leaving home. She is excellent in traffic. Tilly has been out on hound exercise once in the 23/24 season and will be taken out with the hounds on 10th Nov to further prove her reliability as a hunter.

Tilly is good to do on the ground, she leads well with other horses and has settled within a mixed herd but she will also turn out by herself (with others nearby). She is good to bath, groom, clip, load, catch, for vet/dentist/farrier (currently barefoot with very good feet).

A good home is a must for this much loved girl.

Just below mid fours. Tack and wardrobe available by separate negotiation. Offers considered.

20/10/2024

Full details for Carolina's Comet (Caz):

It is with great sadness that I will be looking for a new home for my Caz.

Carolina's Comet (Caz) born 2022, by my own Coco (Quidam de Revel/Heartbreaker lines) sired by advanced event stallion Jigilo (Jumbo x Summer Jane). To make 16hh.

Jigilo has been very successful on the event circuit (see pictures for further details) and his excellent temperament can be seen in all his progeny. Caz is the full sibling to my 3yo stallion Chance - who can also be viewed as a glimpse into her future and a testament to their temperament.

Caz boasts plenty of blood with 50% TB breeding on both sides. She is fine limbed but possesses substance through her frame, she is very quick across the ground and has the aptitude to event or SJ.

Caz is the kindest mare you'll meet. She has a gorgeous attitude to life, she's laid-back, willing, attentive, sociable and intelligent. She handles like a 8yo!

Caz has lived in and out with us so she's very adaptable to a stabled or field routine, she's good to lead with other horses (she has regularly lead out as a three). She picks all four feet up politely and has started our young-horse training programme and therefore understands rein-back, hindquarter yield, shoulder yield alongside some very early circle walk work. She's been bitted and desensitised to girth/back pressure.

Caz has an outgoing nature and is very bold towards a fence, she has lightly loose jumped and is showing excellent scope and technique. We don't ask our young horses to jump huge fences as I don't personally believe in putting their joints through that level of wear and tear at a young age, she is proven up to 70cm and not fussed by fillers. She has acquired both her parent's attitude and ability for jumping and I can see her going far in this field.

Caz loads & travels well in a trailer. She's good with the farrier and has had regular trims in her lifetime. She's worn a dental gag and had her teeth checked. She's very amenable to whatever you ask of her. She's good with the vet and is up to date on her vaccinations.

She is only available due to needing space at the farm, especially as my stallions mature it is becoming increasingly hard to accommodate so many mares.

I will only part with her to the right person. 5* home only for this much loved filly.

Mid-high fours.

15/10/2024

On behalf of client:

Looking for a new home 🏡

🩶 Tullaha Tilly 🩶

Top Quality ID (class 1 lineage including Killcrenmon Gold and Pennmerryls Rhythm and Blues lines), approx 16.3hh, 5yo dapple grey mare.

Tilly is everything (and more) that you'd expect from an Irish Draft. She boasts 9" of bone, a broad chest and shoulders, a deep girth and a leg on each corner. She really is an exquisite stamp of the breed. She has a real presence about her with a fine, pretty face and loveable nature.

Tilly has undergone the early stages of her groundwork in preparation to re-back and professionally bring on, she has been sat on and ridden away in walk and will continue her training with us until she has found a suitable home. She is safe and sensible and has a wonderful temperament to work with. Tilly enjoys her training and thrives off attention, she has all the assets to go very far in any sphere. She moves well enough to perform in the dressage ring, she's acquainted with poles and small fences and could be further produced to jump, she would also make an excellent hunter or show hunter.

Due to a slump in the market we are offering Tilly as more of a blank canvas rather than 'the final product' - purely due to a higher demand for project horses in the current economic climate. Her value will increase with the further input that she has from us, she is available at a very reasonable value for a limited time only before her value increases to reflect her further training.

Tilly has a very low mileage for a 5yo, she was broken and produced very lightly before being purchased by her current owners (May 2023) who have spent the majority of their time getting to know her from the ground due to a combination of lack of time and experience with young horses hence the reason for looking for a new home for her (no fault of Tilly's).

Since arriving with us Tilly has been assessed in a variety of environments and we have taught her our standard young-horse programme; consisting of static & dynamic relaxation work, spook-busting/desensitisation, in-hand work (hindquarter-yield, shoulder-yield, rein-back, yielding to a bit contact). We have also reconditioned her topline on long-rein hacks (off-road and in traffic) alongside some double-lunge school work. She lunges well in walk & trot and is starting some early canter work. She has had mounting block prep and will stand very patiently to be mounted from both sides. She is accepting of a rider and the aids but has only walked/trotted lightly under saddle at this point in her training. She can be further produced with us to suit individual requirements.

Tilly is good to do on the ground, she leads well with other horses and has settled within a mixed herd but she will also turn out by herself (with others nearby). She will pick up her feet politely (she's occasionally still a bit green with her back feet but nothing nasty, just heavy with them). She is good to bath, groom, clip, load, catch, for vet/dentist/farrier (currently barefoot with very good feet).

Tilly is a big girl who does occasionally need reminding of personal space boundaries but she is never malicious. She is a straightforward young horse with a very bright future.

A good home is a must for this much loved girl.

High fours/offers.

07/10/2024

❕❕❕We are recruiting. ❕❕❕

Due to our full-time groom's recent surgery, we are now looking for a new team member on a temporary or permanent basis.

The role: Groom/Assistant Trainer (training can be provided).

- Immediate start
- Full-time (minimum 30 hours a week, optional overtime up to 40 hours).
- Potential for a permanent position after initial probation period.

🏡 We also have accommodation for anyone wanting the option to live-in. 🏡

Location: Bridgehill Farm livery, RH12 4RN (South East).

🐴 About us: 🐴
We are a small-scale livery, stud and training yard specialising in young horses/breaking.

We proudly produce Connemara & sport horse stock and have two young stallions on site (both very well mannered). All of our produce have training input from weaning, so they aren't your average feral youngsters!

We specialize in a hybrid approach that combines clicker training and horsemanship techniques with traditional methods. This enhances each horse's learning experience, and we are eager to share our techniques with others. To further support our team's development, we offer optional free training sessions each month, ensuring they maximize their knowledge and skill application.

We have a capacity for up to 20 horses (14 stabled) with a mix of DIY & full liveries.

📋What we require from you:📋
- A drivers license (and a vehicle) as we aren't well linked to public transport.
- Reliability.
- Confidence handling young, fit or large horses (or all of those things combined in one animal).
- A good sense of humour.
- A good attitude to learning.

Please enquire with your CV via our WhatsApp (there is a link to WhatsApp on our page).

06/10/2024

It's that time of the year again!

I will be offering freelance clipping services 21st October onwards. Check out my clipping services page below ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️.

I also offer clipping tuition for anyone looking to sharpen their skills (can be 1-to1 or bring a friend along for a joint session). Enquire for more details!

26/08/2024

📣 Due to my head groom being out of action with a broken arm/pelvis we are now hiring. 📣

Part-time weekday/occasional weekend cover role required.

Prime Ponies are looking for a new team member to assist with daily yard duties & exercising/training the horses for the right candidate.
- Must be a minimum of 17 years old.
- Must have a drivers license and own transport as we don't have public transport links.
- Must be comfortable with taking sole cover of yard when required.

Training can be provided - see terms below.

We are a small-scale stud, production, sales & livery yard. We train all of our stock using classical & natural horsemanship methods - this role would be a great opportunity for someone looking to learn more about clicker training & horsemanship approaches and generally expand their ridden/groundwork skills. Complimentary training can be provided as part of the role (weekday availability for training is a must as there will be limited training available at weekends). This role would also suit someone looking to gain some experience in sales or breaking, depending on the candidate we may offer involvement in young horse training or viewings and sales admin.

Training is purely optional for those that may be interested.

No previous stud experience necessary but confident handling of young/fit horses is required.

Roughly 10-15 hours a week available until at least October, hours may decrease once my head groom is back to work later in the year.

Ideally the right candidate would be available to work at least two weekend shifts a month alongside some weekday hours.

Our general shift pattern is:
AM: 8am - 12/12.30pm
PM: 3.30/4pm - 5.30/6pm.

Good rates of pay, happy horses, happy staff & liveries - come see for yourself. 😎

Reliability is key, a sense of humour is a bonus!

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Tuesday	8am - 6pm
Wednesday	8am - 6pm
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Saturday	9am - 5pm
Sunday	9am - 5pm

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A little recap of our Troubleshooting LIVE demo that we hosted at the end of January. Stay tuned for details of further demos & training opportunities! #PrimePonies #TrainWithPrimePonies

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Prime Ponies training 101. This is the first lesson we teach any horse when introducing them to our programme. It is simple yet effective. Here's why we do it: Neutral feet & neutral mind = relaxed physical and mental state. What we are essentially asking is for the horse to adopt a 'feed & breed' posture rather than a hollow 'fight or flight' posture. The horse has to un-contract their jaw, neck and back muscles to achieve this posture. The 'feed & breed' posture is the antidote to the 'fight of flight' adrenaline response. Cueing this relaxed frame and rewarding with feed leads to a dopamine response, creating a happy and relaxed animal. The ultimate goal is to create this response as a default 'answer' to any question that we might ask them. Which is especially beneficial when we start the desensitisation process. If the horse is unsure, rather than run in fear, the horse will understand to plant their feet and relax their poll down. Reducing cortisol (stress hormone) and increasing dopamine (happy hormone). #primeponies #producingyournextpony #ponyproductionchain #dressageponies #Younghorsetraining #naturalhorsemanship #horsemanshiptips #clickertraininghorses #horsesofinstragram #horsetrainersofinstagram #trainingtips #horseylifehacks #allrounderponies #ponyridersofinstagram #thoroughbredofinstagram #thoroughbredintraining #exracertraining

We aren't your average 'dealer'. We strive for compatibility in every single sale. No horses leave our yard until they have found their perfect match. The reviews & repeat customers speak for themselves. Reactions like this make all the hard days worthwhile. 🥰 #PrimePonies #EquineSales #EquineProducers #PonySales #HappyCustomers

Absolutely gutted to be posting this, but our gorgeous Caz is looking for a new home 🏡. 2022 filly by Jigilo x Gemenia SZ (KWPN, ISH and TB blood). Full details to follow...

Come clip with me! Are you interested in perfecting your clipping skills, or learning from scratch? I can offer 1-to-1 or joint tuition at my base Bridgehill Farm Livery, bring your own clippers/horses or borrow mine. Comment to register interest/for further details. #EquineClipping #clippingtransformation #clippingtips

We are proud to introduce the newest addition to our stock... ...Meet Lord Loki (Loki). A stunning Connemara x Sport horse colt. Loki boasts excellent breeding on both sides. His grandsire on the Dam line is Tulira Robuck who has produced many top event and SJ ponies. His sire - our very own Softwater Luck (Chance), is an excellent model of a sport horse with a compact frame and excellent temperament, he possesses all the quality you'd expect from Quidam de Revel/Heartbreaker lines. Our broodmare Lady produced another textbook delivery in the early hours of Tuesday morning and both mum & baby are thriving. We are so excited for his future! #PrimePonies #DressagePonies #PoniesInProduction #HorseRidersOfInsta #NativePonies #PonyProductionChain #ConnemaraPonies #PonyMad #ProducedByAdultsProvenByChildren #ShowJumpingPonies #WelshPoniesOfInstagram #PonyRidersOfInstagram #YoungRiders #ProducingYourNextPony #AllrounderPonies #EventPonies #ConnemaraFoal #FoalSeason

Bedding day satisfaction at it's finest 😍 See if you can spot our stable acrobatics at the end 😂 #PrimePonies #DressagePonies #PoniesInProduction #HorseRidersOfInsta #NativePonies #PonyProductionChain #ConnemaraPonies #PonyMad #ProducedByAdultsProvenByChildren #ShowJumpingPonies #WelshPoniesOfInstagram #PonyRidersOfInstagram #YoungRiders #ProducingYourNextPony #AllrounderPonies #EventPonies #ConnemaraFoal #FoalSeason

A little late on the write-up - but better later than never! Last week we had a very successful dressage outing to Felbridge with Prime Ponies' Rose & Riley. Rose absolutely smashed her dressage debut. Completing a Walk & Trot & Prelim 7 to score 76.25% and 71.36% respectively to win both her classes!🤩 We are thrilled with her progress having only been with the PP team just shy of 4 weeks. Watch this space - Rose is becoming quite the dressage weapon! Next up was Riley - owned by groom Nieve - who also completed the same tests. Nieve rode her debut (adult) dressage test picking up a very respectable 4th place on a whopping 70.75%! Freddie then had the ride in the prelim gaining 3rd place on 65.90% - some tension let them down, Riley thought he had hit the jackpot when he walked through the jumping warm up prior to his test, only to realise he was staying firmly on the flat for this outing😅. More dressage is definitely on the books for this boy. Now it's time to teach Nieve the moves he already knows, these two have so much potential! All in all it was a great outing to get back on the competition circuit and both riders feel inspired to give it another go! Both ponies received really lovely comments from the judges and we see a bright future ahead for the pair of them! ⭐️🙌 Shout out to groom @shauna.m.ellis who came to the rescue with Fred's riding boots which she'd forgotten 🤦🏽‍♀️ and then provided moral support & videography which was very much appreciated! #PrimePonies #Dressage #Stressage #DressagePonies #FelbridgeShowground #WelshSecC #ConnemaraPony #WinnerWinnerChickenDinner

4 weeks condensed into 40 seconds! Meet Mia - she has been with us on re-backing & training livery, soon to be available for sale. Mia is a 5yo Connemara x Cob mare, she's a sensitive girl and we have been working hard to get the foundations re-established. The first two weeks were solely spent on the ground - here at Prime Ponies we like to work from the bottom up, regardless of the horse's age/experience. Spending extra time on the ground gaining Mia's trust and teaching her the aids has paid off & she's really starting to flourish under saddle and build confidence in the school. #PrimePonies #Groundwork #Rebacking #BreakingHorses #PonyProduction

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