At the end of the day it's your pony and therefore your responsibility. As I see it I would pay to ensure good feeling all around and to maintain some control over pony treAtment. So. You either pay and the the pony stYs with loaner or you have pony back I which case you pay anyway.
Well done. I too have a ghost saddle. I also have the pad that is designed for under the saddle and I really don't like it. I think Louise uses a polypad as well. I now use either a polypad or an equitex under the saddle and everything sits and rides perfectly.
As above. Horses need space to run about and be a horse. They need a certain amount of grazing to fulfil the psychological need to eat and if there is nothing they could end up chewing your fences.
Hi. You will be fine. I'm presuming you are not a complete novice and are well balanced and quiet when riding. Wright wise probably about the same as me and I ride 14.3 welsh cobs of varying weight and they are absolutely fine. If you are unsure then just start off at 20 minutes or so and see...
She is 5 years old therefore there must be a bit of greenness reagardless of what she's done. And when someone new takes her on that baby side greenness will initially come out until she's settled and sure. And you've still got a couple more years of growth and filling out . I am a little...