Irish Thoroughbred horses for sale in Waltham Abbey, Essex
15 Irish Thoroughbred horses for sale in Waltham Abbey, Essex
The term Irish Thoroughbred is often misunderstood. While Thoroughbred is a specific horse breed that originated in England, Ireland is renowned for its role in breeding and raising these horses, making Irish-bred Thoroughbreds highly prized. The breed, also called just Thoroughbred, traces its ancestry back to three foundation stallions. Key characteristics include their athletic build, agility, and speed, essential for racing. Irish pastures, with rich limestone soil and a mild, wet climate, create ideal conditions for raising strong bones and stamina in young horses. Known for their spirited yet trainable temperament, Thoroughbreds are suitable for professional racing and equestrian sports. The Irish Thoroughbred is not a separate breed but a Thoroughbred bred in Ireland, making it sought after in the UK and global markets. Keywords such as "irish thoroughbred horse price", "irish thoroughbred for sale", and "thoroughbred horses for sale ireland" highlight the breed’s popularity and market demand.
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Big Ben 17hh
£1,500Irish ThoroughbredGelding8 years17 cm
Ben is a 17hh thoroughbred who would love to find his forever person …. This is a sad sale due to personal circumstances ben is 8 years old he is still quite green in the school As I just haven’t had Haylee L.
Canterbury, Kent
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Johni
£2,500Irish ThoroughbredGelding8 years167 cm
putting feelers out on my 16.2 8 y/o tb. He came out of racing august 2024 which he then had a short period off then came back into work. He schools beautifully straight on the bit and a lovely shapeellie-jans f.
Norwich, Norfolk
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Beautiful tb mare
£5,500Irish ThoroughbredMare9 years153 cm
Miffy is 15.2hh mare . Very sweet, she would suit someone who wants to compete,she LOVES to jump goes well schooling. Good to catch shoe clip load. Easy nice clean mare never raced.wasted with meRosie A.
Evesham, Worcestershire
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Crunchie-TB mare for sale with Galileo bloodlines
£3,000Irish ThoroughbredMare7 years160 cm
C R U N C H I E - 15.3hh 7 year old Irish thoroughbred mare with Galileo bloodlines. Super sweet and friendly mare who loves attention and is very food motivated. To ride she is forward going andLola C.
Crawley, West Sussex
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Beautiful chestnut mare for sale
£1,500Irish ThoroughbredMare16 years154 cm
Costa del fortune aka Foxy Thoroughbred Mare 15.2hh 16 Years Old Chestnut Foxy is a lovely 16-year-old chestnut Thoroughbred mare standing at 15.2hh. She has a beautiful, kind temperament and acolette T.
Bristol, Bristol City
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X3 super types with amazing temperaments
£2,500Irish ThoroughbredMare11 years16 cm
Sally :big chunky mare with excellent bloodlines bred couple foals 16 hh and 11 yo no vices does have small scar on back leg but just superficial riding shes coming into work is a flashy type with bigEquines F.
Lingfield, Surrey
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Project horse previously backed from KODIAC line
£2,000Irish ThoroughbredMare5 years152 cm
15hh Project horse previously backed from HOT STREAK and WEAR IT WELL out of KODIAC line and IFFRAAJ line Her Sire is IRE and was a Flat racehorse Her Dam is GB and a Hurdler So she’s got the best of Terina C.
Henfield, West Sussex
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Fabulous Big Red
£2,200Irish ThoroughbredGelding4 years165 cm
Meet the Fabulous Big Red. Big Red is already standing at about 16.2! Unfortunately never made the track so is Unraced and doesn't know what it feels like to be a racehorse! This meaning he is super lFAITH D.
Marlborough, Wiltshire
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Outstanding 16.2 , 6 yr old tb gelding
£3,450Irish ThoroughbredGelding6 years162 cm
“Lenny” – Genuine 6-Year-Old Thoroughbred Gelding 🔹 Name: Lenny 🔹 Age: 6 years 🔹 Height: 16.2hh 🔹 Breed: Thoroughbred 🔹 Sex: Gelding 🔹 Vices: None 🔹 Tack: Always ridden in a snaffle 🔹 LocatiSophia D.
Bargoed, Caerphilly County Borough
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Freddy measuring between 15.2 and 15.3
£3,000Irish ThoroughbredGelding5 years160 cm
£3000 Ono Teenagers dream / mother daughter share 5 year old Last raced in Jan 2025 and has since had down time. Has been lightly schooled is still green in this area and will continue his educatiFRANCES W.
Barnsley, South Yorkshire
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Unbroken Race / Event prospect
£2,500Irish ThoroughbredMare3 years16 cm
Upstanding 16'3 Race / Event Prospect 2022 Weatherbys Registered Filly Sire - Telescope (Ire) Dam - Go for coffee (GB) A rare opportunity to purchase a well grown youngster with a exciting future Blaenbran EquineID verified
Cwmbran, Torfaen Principal Area
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Beautiful mare for sale
£2,500Irish ThoroughbredMare4 years160 cm
Quick sale ASAP Queenie is a 4 year old roughly 16h ROR eligible. She's good to hack in company and I've not tried her alone as I'm not confident enough for that, but in the right hands im sure sheBella S.
Pewsey, Wiltshire
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Stunning tb gelding
£3,000Irish ThoroughbredGelding3 years155 cm
Absolute sweetheart of a gelding, brave and a very easy ride. Snaffle mouthed, hacks alone, doesn’t buck, rear or bolt. He’s 15.2HH Loads and travels brilliantly No vices, lumps, bumps or health issueJammy H.
Dalkeith, Midlothian
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Beautiful TB 16hh 9YO Dark Bay mare
£2,300Irish ThoroughbredMare9 years155 cm
Trained and never raced. Retired sound and spent most of her life as a happy hacker. Recently been professionally restarted and has proved willing and eager to please. 3 lovely paces however still greVicky L.
Skegness, Lincolnshire
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6 yr old allrounder, 15.2, Irish mare
£2,950Irish ThoroughbredMare6 years152 cm
Rose True allrounder ! 6yr old tb mare standing 15.2hh, rose has the personality you could only dream of , like a big dog , loving people and will do anything for a scratch ! On the flat rose has 3 Sophia D.
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