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I bought a 9yo 12.1hh Welsh B mare for my daughter back in November. She is a really genuine and loving pony but sooo much greener than we had realised. Turns out she was not broken until 6yrs. She is very nervy and absolutely refuses to have her back feet done (but has never attempted to kick...

Ha Ha - Don't we all :)

Thank you for taking time to reply :) I have one 2 acre field and 2 * 1 acre fields. The 2 acre field needs to be ploughed and seeded which we plan to do in the autumn. The 2 smaller fields are already grass and are slightly closer to the house and stable. I had been thinking of using tape to...

I have a 12.1hh Welsh B mare that I have just brought home from a livery yard and I am about to purchase a 42 inch Shetland gelding. How much field space do I need to allocate for both of them to live out April to Oct? Thanks!

Hi Midlifecrisis. You got me! We will take her on Saturday subject to positive vet check on Friday :)

Thanks Orangehorse. That is good advice and I will take a look !

Thank you! :)

I do totally understand where you are all coming from with the warnings but it is so nice to see one positive! My daughter is 8 going on 16! She is confident and strong due to years of karate. Goes to Cubs with all the boys and regularly climbs 30ft trees in the garden :) I have a friend who...

Thanks to you both for taking the time to read and reply! I have a tough decision to make ...

Thanks to everyone for their advice on my post re what size and age of pony for my 8 year old! Against sound advice, we have found the most lovely 9 year old 12.1hh welsh mountain section B mare. She has shown in hand and lead rein and qualified for Royal London. She is definitely forward...

That is really good and helpful advice, thanks!

If she's only 8, I wouldn't go for anything bigger than 13hh. I'm 13 and 5ft at the moment, and fit my 13.3hh NF mare fine (I've had her 2 years), but look too big on my little sister's 12hh mare, but also don't look silly on two of our horses, one is 15.3hh & the other 16.1hh. If she struggles...

Sorry, I realise this is very similar to my last post!

I am looking to buy a first pony for my average height (very slim/athletic) 8 year old daughter and I am unsure what size would be best. Obviously the pony can't be too big that she is unable to do on the ground or too forward going that she loses confidence but then again I don't want to buy...

Thank you both, really helpful advice!