Steepdown Horses

25/10/2026

Lass is still available!
She’s had three viewings and she was super well behaved for all of them but does require someone who will encourage her to walk out on her own if your a solo hacking home. She is a mare not a motorbike 😅 has her own opinions but super easy and not dirty at all! I have no issues hacking her ba****ck with a rope halter on.
Apparently she has gated on the hunt feild one time too and took this all in her stride too!

I still think someone wanting to do a bit more than just hacking would be great for her. She’s schools lovely and getting more and more consistent plus was super to take out ❤️.

25/10/2026

The most handsome gentleman with his favourite wee human ❤️.
23 years old now and still very much looking forward to seeing his wives this season…

19/10/2026

BINNAWIE BLACK LASS — Versatile, Genuine All-Round Mare available!

“Lass”
2013 | 15.2/15.3hh
Sire: Binnawie Black Mai
Dam: Ballymena Lass
Clydie x Irish draught x tb

Lass arrived here over two months ago to be brought back into work and sold on behalf. Luckily I had my dentist here a few days after she arrived and stumbled across a giant super numary (extra tooth) in the back of her mouth likely causing a lot of pain and issues. Under vet advice she had the surgery to get the tooth extracted which went really well and she has recovered amazingly. I was given the all clear to begin working her two weeks ago and she has been absolutely brilliant in every way!

Previously had one foal. She has done mustering, trekking and a cavalcade but I feel her full potential would be reached with someone wanting to produce her to do a bit more, ideally Working Equitation. She’s had no previous competition experience so I took her to a practice day and she was a star. Even placing first in her intro level WE round. She genuinely strives to please, is brilliant at all the obstacles and such a quick leaner. Not spooky, reactive or sensitive but not a dull donkey.

She has nice paces that are easy to ride.
Forward but not hot.
Barefoot with great feet but can be shod.
Easy to handle in all ways.
Self loads on float and travels super.
Easy to mount.
Great breaks and stands patiently when asked.
Paddocks alone or in company.
Great around dogs, kids, motorbikes, etc.

She has previous been kicked in the nose and it’s shaped a bit differently but had it X-rayed and vets happy that it causes her no issues at all. Has a lump on right shoulder from another kick but again vets have looked it and doesn’t seem to bother her at all.

I really can’t fault this lovely, genuine lass!

Will only go to a home that will give her all the love, care and attention this mare deserves! She truely deserves to be someone’s special friend. ❤️

💰 will increase as she builds strength and continues her schooling to a WE superstar!
Videos available.

18/10/2026

Zero complaints about Lass’s first outing with me and first ever attempt at competing!
She’s only been back in work one week since having a pretty major tooth extraction surgery and only had a couple of attempts at some working equitation obstacles at home. This wee mare blows wee away with how much she wants to please and do well at her job.
Blowing a bloody gale, a complete new environment, a job she’s never been asked to do… ✅✅✅ Great scores and comments for a wee dabble at an intro class with Southland Working Equitation Group. Massive thanks to all involved - such an amazing supportive group of women!
Whoever ends up with this girl is going to have a pretty bloody solid partner 🤗.

16/10/2026

16/10/2026

I don’t normal even bother taking any trimming photos anymore because I have a small regular client base and don’t generally take on any new clients which means nothing overly exciting or drastic happens that’s photo worthy. Can’t complain about that!

But… I do love a good glow up every now and again!
There was a lot of retained hoof that wanted off and she was instantly much happier and more comfortable 🤗.
The hinds might not balance up in time as it’s quite common to get excessive wear laterally in hinds. I’ve had a few like this now that have really benefitted from a wee lateral wedge under a shoe to prevent too much hock screwing and give some stability. Probably one of those chicken egg situations you don’t really want to over think…

I Also always enjoy a good seedy toe resection! Don’t leave those festering cracks guys 🙏 “it’s like leaving rust in your car” and it will bite you on the arse at some point! 😅

15/10/2026

My wee man, I love you, but your booked in to lose the two tiny brains between your legs next week as they seem to be working harder than the one between your ears 😂
He’s still an absolute gentleman to handle but he’s loving the ladies and there isn’t enough room for two stud muffins on the property!

08/10/2026

So happy to announce that Ginge (Ashstan Lattina - By Holsteiner stallion Littorio) is now a permanent part of the Steepdown Horses herd! 🤗 Which also means we are expecting a foal this season!

Ginge was confirmed in foal and booked on majestics ready to head home to Timaru (we had a foal for foal agreement) but I just couldn’t bring myself to let her go! She is hands down the easiest and kindest mare we have ever had here and produces beautiful babies ❤️

She only had to look at Sam and she gets in foal 😂 and is the only mare in the last two seasons to produce the goods… such a good lady!

27/09/2026

For those following Lass’s journey to being rehomed here is an update…
The vets said she was an 11/10 good patient for her tooth extraction on Wednesday! Just such a sweet girl ❤️ the extraction went super well and we have a follow up this Wednesday and the next…. Then she should have the “all clear” to begin some light work. 6 weeks is the full healing time but she will be available for viewings once she’s had a week or two under saddle.

Sam x