Mare 13.2hh 15 year old black Fell Pony for share Lincoln. Super in every way. safe Ideal for beginner or more experienced 100% on roads. farrier dentist bath never kicks or bites genuine reason for share as I dont have time with my other ponies. prefer someone who want upto 3-4 days a week...
The 20% rule was made by the american cavalry for fit horses doing long campaigns sometime for 2 or 3 months being ridden for 8 hours a day day in and day out.
I would think our leasure horses and ponies are quite capable of carrying more weight if they are fit and healthy. I know my Fell...
I got given my first highland last summer, She is going away to stud this spring . But my daughter rebacked her for fun during the summer holidays. You couldnt wish to meet a nicer natured pony.
But whoever said the tractor of the pony world was correct she is as solid as a tank. I cannot...
I rent 11 acres for 200 a month with water and permission to put our own shelters up, with a fenced of grass school. Works out at about £6.50 livery per pony per week.
A Fell, Dales, Highland or cob should be well upto carrying that weight so thats your natives and cobs
Then I would say warmblood, cleaveland bay, Irish draft types also.
So lots of choice there for you.
Libra trec are quite reccomended as good basic treeless saddle if you can get one on ebay or something second hand,
I have a cheap treeless saddle just to get the ponies used to wearing a saddle/
When my partner gave me a budget for a horse....
I wanted
Weight carrier
Small enough for me to mount from the ground for when I fall off
safe sane and sensible
good with traffic
Older been they done it and got the T shirt
Well schooled and forward going.
Hardy Native...
A day off the ponies today my field mate is feeding them all and checking on them.
So once my fuzzy head had worn off a little I am off out for a riverside walk with my German Shepherd :)
Great way to spend the new year as it is a sunny day here with blue skies :)