Advice needed!!! Thanks

[Annagain]

Well done on making a difficult but correct (in my opinion!) decision Cob Lover.

Where do you live? Maybe someone on here might know of something not too far from you that might fit the bill? We're normally quite good at helping to horse shop!

 

[babymare]

The fact you questioned buying says you had a glimmer of doubt so whilst hard you made a good decision in my eyes. There are many on here that love horse shopping for people so,as someone said earlier, post what you are looking for area etc. The right pony /horse is out there for you

 

[I'm Dun]

Wow some really big sweeping generalisations here - bigger horses break more easily?? Eh, thats like saying Chestnut horses die younger than other colours - unless there is some worldwide studies of horses versus ponies and sickness/illness/death I'm not aware of! Great that you have had that experience but it really doesnt lend itself to any actual factual statement.
[/QUOTE]

I thought it was just an accepted fact that bigger horses break more often? I'm sure there has been a study, I vaguely remember reading something anyway. Horses arent designed to be above about 14hands. That doesnt mean anything bigger than that will break, just makes it more likely.

 

[Quigleyandme]

OP, That is a sweet pony and I understand your attachment to him however, there are several issues to consider. It can be quite difficult for any but the fittest of riders to find their balance on a horse smaller than ideal for their height/weight ratio. They can also give you quite an uncomfortable ride as they will feel very busy under you in trot especially if they have quite a bit of knee action. The main issue is saddle fit. The broader, big shouldered pony will need a straighter cut saddle and your knees will come off it so you won’t have the security needed in some situations. You might also find yourself not able to sit in the optimum place in the saddle as it might out of necessity be shorter than comfortable for you. You will probably be tempted to ride with shorter stirrups to bring your feet up but that will cause more issues with saddle fit than riding with longer stirrups which will make it difficult to give clear aids. I note you have reluctantly decided not to buy this pony which I think is the right decision. Well done you because I know it wasn’t easy.

 

[Birker2020]

I don't think its a particuarly good angle as far as the photo is concerned.
Have you not got another photo directly side on?

 

[Coblover18]

I do think you've made the right decision based on him being too small. I can understand you being heartbroken, but better to realise he's too small now than to get him home and fall further.

What support do you have in place at home? I ask because I'd also ask yourself whether you're ready for a pony if you're not happy in walk, trot and canter. A girl I know bought recently after several months of lessons but is now struggling to even hack her own horse out at a walk due to not being a confident enough rider. I wish you well with your riding journey and would hate for it to be cut short by buying too soon rather than having a few more months of lessons.

If you're determined to buy before progressing further, for future viewings I'd really urge you to do everything you'd like to do with the pony. If it's a struggle when they're at home in their comfort zone it will likely be much worse once they've been moved to a strange place with strange people. People generally think cobs are quiet and unfazed by anything but like all horses they can be sensitive and feel worried by new places and nervous riders.

Hi I can confidently walk trot and canter I have been riding for years but struggle with my confidence which is why I like to take my time on a new horse or pony. I probably would have cantered him but I couldn’t even get him into trot lol.

 

[Coblover18]

Hi everyone I am looking around the Kent area. The gorgeous boy in the picture was 2 hours away which I don’t think I’d cope doing again so something a bit closer would be lovely. Obviously has to be a cob as I’m obsessed with them lol

 

[spotty_pony]

You look fine on him. At that weight and height he will easily be able to carry you and as you say you have stopped growing so you will be fine. I am 5ft9 and 12 stone and still hunt my 15 hands appaloosa whom I have had since I was 14.

 

[spotty_pony]

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[piebaldproblems]

Have you looked at Springbank Farm Orpington? They may have something suitable